Beautiful Day with Val! in Portland, ME

Portland, Maine with Val! - June 2007

Val! and I went to Portland, Maine last weekend and drove around to see what we could see. We had some lobster and we weren't impressed, especially for the cost! We saw some gorgeous scenery and amazing houses, and we had some delicious ice cream and lemonade. Check out all of our photos in our gallery here.

Happy BIrthday Olivia!

Olivia thinking about her birthday wish.

It's been a few days since I have written... It seems difficult to focus my thoughts most of the time. I feel like, typically, I just write something quick and that is all - not too much that is interesting or insightful. In a day, a lot happens. I could be like so many bloggers out there and talk more about work. Perhaps I should, as I had a particularly pleasing day yesterday.

I also feel as though...

I lost that train of thought. It was this morning, before the day and its little annoyances - its little feelings of frustration, of hitting walls, of providing support for other people and their projects vs. my own feelings of accomplishing something, even though I am responsible for those projects.

The above paragraph was at the beginning of JS class. Now that we've learned some more javascript tips/tricks - I am feeling better. I really should dedicate time to practicing this. Maybe if I get that web design gig. Thanks for calling and REMINDING me Vallers!!!

JBU - Learning to focus.

A really good class to learn how to FOCUS.

Leaving work.

Clouds!

Portland Maine

In Portland with a bayview waiting on our lobster feast?

Thao n Val!

Watching TV - Arrested Development

Justin posted this photo a little earlier. I just wanted to add a little update. We woke up SUPER early this morning, in the 6 AM time frame, to get ready to meet Thao at work at 7:50 AM. We were on the 8 AM shuttle to the airport to pick up our SIDA badges. The longest part of the entire experience was transportation to and from the airport. We missed the shuttle back and had to take the bus. Work passed smoothly enough, and at the end of the day, Thao, Justin and I walked an area near the house to buy some groceries and head home. We all BBQ'd and Vallie! came over for dinner (burgers, salmon, a nice salad and some baked beans for dinner, then oreos and cake for dessert) and to spend the night. After dinner, Val! and Thao enjoyed some Arrested Development. Val! offered to drive Thao home, so I went along for the ride. All in all, it was a good night. I should be in bed now! I am crazy. :)

Budget update:
$5.00 - breakfast (Justin and I had oatmeal from hot n tasty)
$15.00 - lunch (both of us)
$25.50 - dinner/groceries
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45.50 - over budget today! maahhhh Oh well, one day over budget isn't terrible!

Hope y'all all have a good night! In the meantime, check out this AWESOME Google Contest Thao is working on for JetBlue.com, and send in your photos people (example)!

S-S-SIDA

We are going to get our SIDA badges.

...super balls.

The most awesome thing ever...


I want this in super high resolution so I can play it all the time. Whenever I am stressed or sad, I can put it on and it will be beautiful, peaceful, and I will have no other care in the world. I don't think I could love any video more than this...

Making of.

Butterfly

On Wetherole, before it was cut in half... :\