Brooke Geery

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Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
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Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
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Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
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Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
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Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More

Photo Battle/Shoot Off/Firing Squad

I know people claim to like snowboarding and skateboarding because they are individual activities, blah, blah, but let's face it: we humans love to compete. The reason I bring this is up is because of YoBeat's weekly photo face off, which I thought we were calling Firing Squad but this week ended up being "photo battle." I can't take credit for this idea, in fact, Adryan was nice enough to suggest it, and Nick in turn, ran with it. But I told Nick and gave him the go ahead, so I will at least take a little credit. As it turns out, it's getting quite popular. We are in day…
Read More

Responsible Journalism

Today when I got to work the bakery was buzzing with activity, including a photoshoot. I assume the guy was shooting for some important paper or magazine, as evidenced by his multiple-camera set up. But what was really amazing is that while he was getting the shot, he was on his phone. Nothing says "I'm too important to be doing this" like taking a call while on assignment. I lol-ed and took this photo. (Note to self: perhaps photoshoots are not the best time to take calls. I should probably stop doing that.)
Read More

Leaving the Comfort Zone

I don't often take enough advantage of this city I live in. It's got all the immenities of a big city, with that small town feel, or so I find myself telling people on planes when they ask me about Portland. But like anywhere you live for awhile, it's easy to get into a rut and forget to even try to do different things. Such was not the case this past weekend however! I was really proud of myself and here's why: Friday night I went to a Vegan rock show. Ok, well it wasn't very rocking, since it was just three dudes playing acoustic guitars, but it was still…
Read More

The Youth of Today

It's scary when you realize you are getting older. I surround myself with things and people who help to keep me young (and I am not really THAT old anyway) but sometimes I have these realizations that the "it" generation is becoming the next generation. As in, the one after mine. Two things that I've been noticing lately: 1.) The use of LOL. Since 99% of my communication is via iChat I get this one a lot. For me LOL is only used in jest or when something is really, really funny. But with the kids it has seemingly replaced ha or even :) as a way to express that…
Read More

All Work and No Play

The first night I arrived in lovely Orlando, Florida (Whether you are returning home, here on business, or visiting our world class attractions...) I went straight from the airport to BBQ Bar. Back before I developed my abhorrence towards bars and "going out" I really liked BBQ bar. It reminded me of college, and they always played good music. Now I just go there once per trip to Florida because I feel like a should. But as I was standing outside in the suffocating Orlando humidity, Yueng-Ling in my hand and surrounded with old friends I proclaimed that I wasn't going to work so hard this trip. I was going…
Read More

Water skateboarding and new toys

I'm at the halfway mark on my trip to Orlando. Actually a little bit past it, but whatever. I've worked too much, slept too little and gotten a sunburn on my lower legs only. The first three days of my trip were spent milling about at surf expo, talking about the industry, pretending I care, etc. On Sunday, partially to avoid having to help break down the booth, and partially because I just wanted to get out of there, I spent at least three hours trying to leave. But I didn't want to just leave alone, because then I knew I would not do anything useful. I was either going…
Read More

Anonymous Internet Hate

Working predominantly on the Internet, especially in these wonderful days of web 2.0, is awesome. Not only is the Internet endless, meaning you can write just about anything you want, (and I've got some good random ideas I've finally been able to bring to fruition thanks to Yobeat) but you get to know exactly what everyone else thinks of it, practically minutes after it's posted! No more waiting around for letters in the mail, which people rarely even bothered to write. Even before you could comment on everything, it was a matter of someone actually opening their mail program and writing an email. Then that email would actually say where…
Read More

Entourage Season 5. It’s really here!

So I, like pretty much everyone else I know who watches television, have been anxiously awaiting the return of Entourage. And while I know you could probably find some pirate site to watch it free online, or just wait until it comes out on DVD, I need it in real time. So at 7:30 on Sunday, I called Comcast and added HBO to my cable package. Of course when I called and asked to add it, the girl on the other end of the line simply replied, "getting ready to watch Entourage?" I confirmed and then made sure to complain about how expensive cable was in a witty way, because…
Read More

Recapturing my Youth with 9-0

Now that I have decided I will be 25 for the rest of my life, it's important that I keep up with what the kids are into. But I felt like a real failure when my short attention span and general busyness prevented me from appreciating that 90210 was coming back. Yeah, I'd seen the ads and heard rumors about the return of Brenda, etc., but it hadn't really set in what this all meant. It wasn't until Sarah Morrison responded to my IM yesterday with "90210 starts tonight" that I realized I should be really excited about this. I mean, I loved the original. We even had a party…
Read More

Closer to God

If you've been to my house, then you've no doubt commented on the neighborhood eyesore, a.k.a. the Apostolic Faith church. When I was house shopping, I almost didn't come look at my house. Not because of its proximity to the church, but because it really didn't look like much in the pictures. But I figured why not, and the real estate agent brought me in from the east, so I never laid eyes on the church until after I had already toured my house and decided it was the one. Of course, when I left the house, I made it a point to drive out the opposite direction to check…
Read More