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This cracks me up every time I watch. Happy holidays!

Since writing about my concussion in fall 2010 the post has been read the most, month after month. Each month I notice that hundreds of people have made it to this blog (and viewed the post) after searching for:

• concussion thirst
• how much fluid to drink after a concussion
• concussion sinus pressure
• sinus headache concussion
• can you watch tv with a concussion

And many more phrases like these. If your concussion is as bad as mine was, long-term effects from post-concussive syndrome resulted with:

• gaining ~5-10 lbs (since you're not as active for months on end)
• refraining from drinking (alcohol) or not drinking as much
• having a new appreciation for your health

It took me about a full year until I felt completely normal again. I've tried yoga and acupuncture since and have kept up with both practices regularly, which is probably why I've been calmer and happier than before the concussion happened.

If you have a specific question about a concussion that you haven't found the answer to anywhere, please leave me a comment and I'll let you know my take on it. I know concussion information is hard to find, so hang in there if you think you have one and go see a doctor!

I haven't written a music review since college and I don't plan to ever again. But I have to say that CSS's latest album 'La Liberacion' truly captures what it's like to be young and carefree. Each song is like a catchy synth pop filled chapter out of a novel about a 20-something girl living in [you insert the large city].

The songs are super upbeat. If you like dance music at all, this is a good album for that, too.

All the songs are good, but if you've never really listened to this band and are curious, check out a music video from the album here:

So Sweet Bakery went out of business. At first, I had heard that it was by the end of the year. But then I saw on their Facebook page that they were closing doors this past weekend.

Now, most people take the top layer of the cake home with them when they married. But Sweet had a better option. They would make a  new layer of your wedding cake for you close to your 1-year anniversary so that you could enjoy it fresh.

I emailed them early last week to see if there was any way possible that we could pick up a fresh layer of our delicious marble buttercream frosted with cannoli filling wedding cake. It didn't have to be big, just enough for two slices. I never  heard back.

I guess when September rolls around we'll either have to ask another baker, which won't be the same as it is, or skip it altogether. Oh well.