Geek in Heels

Can we please just watch sports without every game becoming a gambling infomercial?

Just when I thought the NBA couldn't possibly shove more gambling down our throats, the league announced official partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket, two of the biggest prediction market platforms.

Seriously, NBA?

Between the endless DraftKings and FanDuel commercials, betting odds during broadcasts, and parlay promotions, it's already practically impossible to watch an NBA or NFL game without being encouraged to place a bet.

I just want to watch sports. Is that really too much to ask?

And the timing couldn't be worse. The NBA has already dealt with Jontay Porter's lifetime ban, and Terry Rozier has faced federal charges related to an alleged betting scheme. The

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Beauty, Giveaways, Personal, Shopping

Sephora Savings Event:
I’m Sharing Five 20% Off Discounts!

Oct 24. 2026

Fall is in full swing, which means it's time for cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and one of my favorite excuses to buy more beauty products I probably don't need: the Sephora Savings Event!

As usual, Sephora Beauty Insiders can enjoy the following discounts during the sale:

Rouge members: 20% off
VIB members: 15% off
Beauty Insider members: 10% off

In the past, Rouge members could share their coveted 20% discount with one lucky person. But this year, Sephora is feeling extra generous and allowing Rouge members to share the discount with FIVE people!

And guess what? I want to share my five discounts with YOU! ❤️

If you'd like to snag 20% off during the upcoming Sephora Savings Event,

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Entertainment, Geek, Movies, Personal, Reviews

In Defense of Bad Movies
(Or: Apparently, I Have Terrible Taste)

Oct 23. 2026

Yesterday, I came across the following comic strip on Reddit and had a good chuckle:

Now, I will be the first to admit that I do not have the greatest taste in movies (especially horror flicks). Do I appreciate deep, inspirational cinema? Of course I do. I can appreciate beautifully crafted narratives, nuanced characters, and thought-provoking explorations of the human condition.

But you know what else I appreciate? Pretty visuals. Epic fight sequences. A killer soundtrack. And anything else that makes the nerdy little dopamine receptors in my brain light up like a Christmas tree.

So what movie has made me feel like the person in this comic? Oh, there are several. But one that immediately comes to mind is

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Entertainment, Geek, Personal

Alyson Hannigan’s Buffy Graveyard

Oct 22. 2026

If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm a massive Buffy the Vampire Slayer nerd. I've watched the entire series at least 10 times, own the comics, and will defend my opinion that Riley Finn was a douchebag until my dying breath. (Sorry, Riley fans. Actually, no. I'm not sorry.)

Can I confess something, though? As much as I adore Buffy , I think I might love Angel just a little bit more. The humor! The mythology! The deliciously devastating heartbreak! Wesley's character arc alone deserves its own dissertation. Am I alone here?

Anyway, you can imagine my delight when I discovered that Alyson Hannigan (our beloved Willow Rosenberg) and Alexis Denisof (Wesley Wyndam-Pryce himself) had fallen in love,

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Books, Entertainment, Personal, Touching

One Ring, Three Hobbits, All the Feels

Oct 21. 2026

Every once in a while, a news story comes along that makes me stop doomscrolling and think, "Huh. Maybe humanity isn't completely doomed after all." And this story from CBC is one of those rare gems. Or should I say... my preciousssss ? (Sorry. You knew that was coming.)

An Irishman lost his wedding ring in a fast-moving stream while vacationing in Italy. Which, let's face it, is pretty much the end of that story for most people. But three Italian strangers decided otherwise. They spent DAYS searching for the ring and, against all odds, actually found it. How did they announce their discovery? With a text message that read, "Hi Sméagol, look what we found."

I mean, how can

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Art/Design, Blogging, Web

Updated Design: Yay or Nay?

Oct 19. 2026

While I was pretty happy with my previous site design , I couldn't help but wonder if it could be even better. I'd cobbled together elements from my old design with a new WordPress template, and while everything worked well enough, the overall look felt a bit disjointed and a tad outdated.

So I spent some time tinkering over the weekend. What started as a few minor tweaks turned into a mini makeover: a warmer, more elegant header image, a refreshed color palette, updated typography, and redesigned sidebar tabs for a cleaner, more modern look.

The biggest change, of course, is the header. I wanted something that felt a little more polished and sophisticated while still capturing the playful personality

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Music, Personal, Touching, Travel, Web

Dancing With People Around the World

Oct 10. 2026

Ed People is a YouTuber who travels the world doing something wonderfully simple: dancing with the people he meets along the way.

Rather than showing off his own moves, he often asks strangers to teach him theirs. Sometimes it's a traditional dance from their culture; other times, it's simply their favorite dance move, regardless of where it originated. Whatever the style, he enthusiastically joins in, often with hilarious, heartwarming, and downright infectious results.

This guy got people from around the world to teach him their favourite dance moves. Credit: Ed People
by u/FloatyFloatyCloud in MadeMeSmile

Watching this video brought a big smile to my face. There's something genuinely uplifting about seeing people from different countries, cultures, and walks of life

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Older Posts

C’mon, NBA. Do Better.

Oct 26. 2026