Today I'm thankful for ...
... not promising anyone we'd be anywhere at any particular time today. It was lazy lazy lazy.
31 May 2008
30 May 2008
Me time
Today I'm thankful for ...
... things working out so I had a little time to myself to unwind. Everyone left from work about 6:30p today so I plugged in the guitar and rocked out for a while with the drum machine. It's weird playing my own guitar...the feel of it is so different than my other colleague's. I think I need to lower the action a little so I can move a little faster up the scales---or I need to have callouses on my left hand so the strings don't sink in as much.
... things working out so I had a little time to myself to unwind. Everyone left from work about 6:30p today so I plugged in the guitar and rocked out for a while with the drum machine. It's weird playing my own guitar...the feel of it is so different than my other colleague's. I think I need to lower the action a little so I can move a little faster up the scales---or I need to have callouses on my left hand so the strings don't sink in as much.
29 May 2008
A Thousand Thanks
Today I'm thankful for ...
... the very very nice parking lot guy who reopened the garage exit to let us retrieve our car 8 minutes past closing time. Whew! We tried to tip him too but he wouldn't have any of it...
... the very very nice parking lot guy who reopened the garage exit to let us retrieve our car 8 minutes past closing time. Whew! We tried to tip him too but he wouldn't have any of it...
28 May 2008
Nerds here, nerds there, nerds everywhere
Today I'm thankful for ...
... gatherings like Google I/O. It's nice to know what big companies like Google are doing to try to stay in the developer community. It's fairly clear to me that Google has finally hit that tipping point where they themselves need to solidify their own APIs so they can use them. They have a lot of little projects that have turned into products but each on their own little islands. The first step is to create some congruence in their AJAX APIs and it seems like it's happening. Their RESTful URLs are much more similar than not.
... gatherings like Google I/O. It's nice to know what big companies like Google are doing to try to stay in the developer community. It's fairly clear to me that Google has finally hit that tipping point where they themselves need to solidify their own APIs so they can use them. They have a lot of little projects that have turned into products but each on their own little islands. The first step is to create some congruence in their AJAX APIs and it seems like it's happening. Their RESTful URLs are much more similar than not.
27 May 2008
A little break
Today I'm thankful for ...
... midweek gaming sessions. D had a little game nite at her house---we had talked about going to see a movie but the one we were going to see got horrible reviews. Oh well, at least we got to play Race For The Galaxy. W and I tied for first place at 37 points, but I won because I had more cards.
... midweek gaming sessions. D had a little game nite at her house---we had talked about going to see a movie but the one we were going to see got horrible reviews. Oh well, at least we got to play Race For The Galaxy. W and I tied for first place at 37 points, but I won because I had more cards.
26 May 2008
Lazy drive
Today I'm thankful for ...
... a long, lazy drive back up the coast. I fell asleep again while B took the reins. We finally ended up at his place in the late afternoon so he could watch the game and I could get a little work done. It was a nice way to put our minds back into gear for the week ahead.
... a long, lazy drive back up the coast. I fell asleep again while B took the reins. We finally ended up at his place in the late afternoon so he could watch the game and I could get a little work done. It was a nice way to put our minds back into gear for the week ahead.
25 May 2008
El sol
Today I'm thankful for ...
... sunlight. The weather forecast had predicted patches of rain this weekend but it was only overcast down in Carmel. That meant waking up to little beams of sunlight filtering through our hotel window. We didn't have a particular goal today so it was just whatever and whenever. We didn't try to watch the sunset again, but we did get to walk on the sand and spend time just sitting in the light breeze.
... sunlight. The weather forecast had predicted patches of rain this weekend but it was only overcast down in Carmel. That meant waking up to little beams of sunlight filtering through our hotel window. We didn't have a particular goal today so it was just whatever and whenever. We didn't try to watch the sunset again, but we did get to walk on the sand and spend time just sitting in the light breeze.
24 May 2008
It's Saturday
Today I'm thankful for ...
... B doing the driving. I conked out in the passenger seat in the warm sun as we drove down the coast. When we finally arrived in Carmel it was about dinner time. Perfect. We got to eat outdoors and ended up at a cafe eating filet mignon. Mmm. A bit too much meat for me but it was really tasty.
... B doing the driving. I conked out in the passenger seat in the warm sun as we drove down the coast. When we finally arrived in Carmel it was about dinner time. Perfect. We got to eat outdoors and ended up at a cafe eating filet mignon. Mmm. A bit too much meat for me but it was really tasty.
23 May 2008
Local bars
Today I'm thankful for ...
... local little bars. A few of us hit up Jade on Gough to try more of their very tasty Jade Cocktail. Girly or not, I think most people can agree it's tasty.
... local little bars. A few of us hit up Jade on Gough to try more of their very tasty Jade Cocktail. Girly or not, I think most people can agree it's tasty.
22 May 2008
Kick my butt, please
Today I'm thankful for ...
... friends who keep pressuring me to produce things. I instructed someone to keep verbally kicking my butt until I produce the website the two of us are meant to put out. It's really a question of me following through.
... friends who keep pressuring me to produce things. I instructed someone to keep verbally kicking my butt until I produce the website the two of us are meant to put out. It's really a question of me following through.
21 May 2008
Solitude
Today I'm thankful for ...
... being in my own little apartment. Sometimes I like having people around, but on late nights like these I like being able to wander freely and do whatever I want. No waiting for the TV or for the bathroom. I can stumble into the kitchen for a late night snack w/out worrying about waking other people up. I don't have to worry about anyone drinking all my alcohol either. (Sorry, everyone needs their creature comforts.)
... being in my own little apartment. Sometimes I like having people around, but on late nights like these I like being able to wander freely and do whatever I want. No waiting for the TV or for the bathroom. I can stumble into the kitchen for a late night snack w/out worrying about waking other people up. I don't have to worry about anyone drinking all my alcohol either. (Sorry, everyone needs their creature comforts.)
20 May 2008
Best. Death. Ever.
Today I'm thankful for ...
... actually sitting through a screening of the English-dubbed version of Deathnote, the live action movie. I wouldn't say it was a horrible movie nor was the voice acting bad. No, it's just one of those things that I don't think translated that well in a dubbed format on the big screen. I can totally see how this would make a compelling comic or anime series---I haven't seen either of the two but I've heard they're good. It's just that when live actors try to do something like this it just feels a bit corny.
... actually sitting through a screening of the English-dubbed version of Deathnote, the live action movie. I wouldn't say it was a horrible movie nor was the voice acting bad. No, it's just one of those things that I don't think translated that well in a dubbed format on the big screen. I can totally see how this would make a compelling comic or anime series---I haven't seen either of the two but I've heard they're good. It's just that when live actors try to do something like this it just feels a bit corny.
19 May 2008
I haven't given up
Today I'm thankful for ...
... not giving up. Not giving in. Not letting my dreams wither and die along the side of the highway of life. We move so fast, sometimes caught up in the rush of doing everything else for our bosses, our families, our communities, that we forget to make time for ourselves and our dreams. This is not to say that we ignore our responsibilities, but that we make room in our lives for them and make our happiness a priority. I'm making my happiness and time a priority and I think I'm beginning to make headway with it.
... not giving up. Not giving in. Not letting my dreams wither and die along the side of the highway of life. We move so fast, sometimes caught up in the rush of doing everything else for our bosses, our families, our communities, that we forget to make time for ourselves and our dreams. This is not to say that we ignore our responsibilities, but that we make room in our lives for them and make our happiness a priority. I'm making my happiness and time a priority and I think I'm beginning to make headway with it.
18 May 2008
Shoot steady
Today I'm thankful for ...
... a little miracle. B's team pulled off a couple of wins today and this puts them in good standing in their tournament. Yay!
... a little miracle. B's team pulled off a couple of wins today and this puts them in good standing in their tournament. Yay!
17 May 2008
Thank you for ... you
Today I'm thankful for ...
... B being totally awesome. For making reservations at a wonderful restaurant. For getting us great tickets to a fun Latin jazz show. And for being the gentleman he is. I'm so grateful.
... B being totally awesome. For making reservations at a wonderful restaurant. For getting us great tickets to a fun Latin jazz show. And for being the gentleman he is. I'm so grateful.
16 May 2008
Honesty is the best policy
Today I'm thankful for ...
... being able to playtest the latest round of the card game with another group of friends who aren't normally card game players. They came up with a lot of good suggestions!
... being able to playtest the latest round of the card game with another group of friends who aren't normally card game players. They came up with a lot of good suggestions!
15 May 2008
Tick tock
Today I'm thankful for ...
... being able to rush-print another deck of cards for the game tomorrow. Ugh, so much time is needed to make these things work just right! But at least now the cards are bridge card size, the fonts are much cleaner, and the instructions are more succinct.
... being able to rush-print another deck of cards for the game tomorrow. Ugh, so much time is needed to make these things work just right! But at least now the cards are bridge card size, the fonts are much cleaner, and the instructions are more succinct.
14 May 2008
Caffeine
Today I'm thankful for ...
... vast quantities of caffeine in warm tea keeping me powered up as I spend all night the office getting work done!
... vast quantities of caffeine in warm tea keeping me powered up as I spend all night the office getting work done!
13 May 2008
Easy in, easy out
Today I'm thankful for ...
... a quick exam at the doc's. This was my follow up appointment for my back issues. Plus I got my blood drawn for an upcoming physical. Yay. I like staying healthy.
... a quick exam at the doc's. This was my follow up appointment for my back issues. Plus I got my blood drawn for an upcoming physical. Yay. I like staying healthy.
12 May 2008
Hard stop
Today I'm thankful for ...
... getting on the early train. I got to dinner early, though E beat me to the restaurant. We had a really laid-back dinner early because I needed to be sure I stopped eating by 9 PM so I could fast for tomorrow's doc's appointment. The Mediterranean food was delish!
... getting on the early train. I got to dinner early, though E beat me to the restaurant. We had a really laid-back dinner early because I needed to be sure I stopped eating by 9 PM so I could fast for tomorrow's doc's appointment. The Mediterranean food was delish!
11 May 2008
Awwwww
Today I'm thankful for ...
... Mom being in good health and spirits. I'm so glad she's doing alright. When your parents get older you start worrying about them...
... Mom being in good health and spirits. I'm so glad she's doing alright. When your parents get older you start worrying about them...
10 May 2008
Fwends
Today I'm thankful for ...
... awesome friends. We all went a clubhouse today to just have a good time. It was a great gathering of friends, some old and some I would meet for the first time. The food was great, but I think I had way too much sugar!
... awesome friends. We all went a clubhouse today to just have a good time. It was a great gathering of friends, some old and some I would meet for the first time. The food was great, but I think I had way too much sugar!
09 May 2008
Sabotaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggge!
Today I'm thankful for ...
... Rock Band! Of coruse, B got to try his hand at Sabotage. But he is still recovering from the flu, so he wasn't giving it his all tonight.
... Rock Band! Of coruse, B got to try his hand at Sabotage. But he is still recovering from the flu, so he wasn't giving it his all tonight.
08 May 2008
Pearly whites
Today I'm thankful for ...
... a great dentist. I love them. They keep my teeth clean and white. :)
... a great dentist. I love them. They keep my teeth clean and white. :)
07 May 2008
Long time no see
Today I'm thankful for ...
... keeping in touch with old friends. We hit up a dive bar in the FiDi and chatted for a while. I had a really salty martini. Ick. Of course what did I have for dinner when I went home? Mexican. Yeah, I'm crazy like that.
... keeping in touch with old friends. We hit up a dive bar in the FiDi and chatted for a while. I had a really salty martini. Ick. Of course what did I have for dinner when I went home? Mexican. Yeah, I'm crazy like that.
06 May 2008
Mmm mmm ... ick
Today I'm thankful for ...
... not gagging at the amount of batter I ate. There was a special fish and chips place we went to tonight that serves them battered with cornmeal. It was crispy tasty but let me tell you that it was FILLING and GREASY. OMG, so much fat and grease! I'm glad I don't eat this stuff every day.
... not gagging at the amount of batter I ate. There was a special fish and chips place we went to tonight that serves them battered with cornmeal. It was crispy tasty but let me tell you that it was FILLING and GREASY. OMG, so much fat and grease! I'm glad I don't eat this stuff every day.
05 May 2008
Zzzz!
Today I'm thankful for ...
... getting good sleep. I thought I had a bit of a relapse today but it turns out not to be a big deal. Things are fine.
... getting good sleep. I thought I had a bit of a relapse today but it turns out not to be a big deal. Things are fine.
04 May 2008
Well done
Today I'm thankful for ...
... a good playtesting session today. D and I played our little card game we've been developing and it was warmly received. We split up into two games and so we had two game boards going at the same time! We ended up staying really late at the party, pretty much to the end. I learned a couple new games and I hope to play them again soon!
... a good playtesting session today. D and I played our little card game we've been developing and it was warmly received. We split up into two games and so we had two game boards going at the same time! We ended up staying really late at the party, pretty much to the end. I learned a couple new games and I hope to play them again soon!
03 May 2008
Laser harps and drivable muffins
Today I'm thankful for ...
... being in the Bay Area, where being a nerd is celebrated. I went to Maker Faire with B and a couple of other friends. It was a blast. I still haven't had a chance to download my pictures yet but it was a trip to see what people do with their spare time. The Eepy Bird professors showed up, the Diet Coke + Mentos people. They're even selling nozzle kits. :)
... being in the Bay Area, where being a nerd is celebrated. I went to Maker Faire with B and a couple of other friends. It was a blast. I still haven't had a chance to download my pictures yet but it was a trip to see what people do with their spare time. The Eepy Bird professors showed up, the Diet Coke + Mentos people. They're even selling nozzle kits. :)
02 May 2008
Aaaa!!! Okaeri nasai ne!!!!!
Today I'm thankful for ...
... still being in contact with friends in Japan. One was visiting and came by the South Bay. I haven't seen her in like 15 years. I barely recognized her because she grew her hair out. But, man, she's like completely crazy. She's probably a smidge older than me and parties like she's still in her teens. She goes drinking almost every night and still looks waifish thin! How does she do it?! Anyways, we caught up on all sorts of things like the fact she's married and in Tokyo. Cool. I hope to visit her one day!
... still being in contact with friends in Japan. One was visiting and came by the South Bay. I haven't seen her in like 15 years. I barely recognized her because she grew her hair out. But, man, she's like completely crazy. She's probably a smidge older than me and parties like she's still in her teens. She goes drinking almost every night and still looks waifish thin! How does she do it?! Anyways, we caught up on all sorts of things like the fact she's married and in Tokyo. Cool. I hope to visit her one day!
01 May 2008
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