Don't Ignore Me!

Don't Ignore Me!

Lately my little social circle has been expanding. This is probably a
good thing.

The really interesting thing I've been noticing is how connected we
all are, especially via text and twitter. One thing in particular
stood out about this. And it wasn't just that we'll all be in a group
and half the people won't be talking but instead texting. Really it
became a little disconcerting to me how validating it is to have
someone texting you.

I noticed this at first because of the inverse. It was crushing to me
to text someone and not get a response. Sending my words out in the
ether and getting no response made me feel worse then if I had just
gotten a rejection. I would rather have a random lady reject me in a
bar, than to have a friend ignore my texts. Especially if it is the
first time I've ever texted that person.

At what point did my self-esteem get so wrapped up in the
communication ineptitude of others? I'm supposed to be better than
this and yet a couple of ignored texts almost sent me to the fetal
position in tears hugging a pillow.

Maybe I'm just being emo?

The New View

The New View

After much chaos and ballywho I found a place in Belltown near the office. I'm excited for the new possibilities that hanging around Seattle will bring.

Today is bright and sunny which is hopefully a portent for the summer.

So that you can share my life, I've included the view from my bedroom window. The main room view is even bigger. And the balcony is ridiculous.

Imagine how amazing the fireworks are going to be this year. Make your reservations now!

Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim

Had a chance to catch a show at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard. What a fun and rowdy act!

My friends Jereme, Josh and Kate were all there as well.

Trivia Night Fun

Trivia Night Fun

Tonight was full of new faces and unexpected questions. The biggest thrill (after Jess) was getting to catch up with the amazing Jereme home from law school. His huge brain and even bigger vocabulary are always a treat.

I hope your evening was as good.

Trivia Night Fun

Trivia Night Fun

Tonight was full of new faces and unexpected questions. The biggest thrill (after Jess) was getting to catch up with the amazing Jereme home from law school. His huge brain and even bigger vocabulary are always a treat.

I hope your evening was as good.

Big External

Big External

I was in Costco the other day and saw the Western Digital terabyte (TB) external on sale for $230! Are you kidding me?

My 750GB Seagate is humongous in comparison. I need to upgrade but then I just end up with a collection of older, smaller external drives.

Seagate has bee extremely reliable and that is from someone who travels full-time and carries them in a backpack on planes around the country weekly. Not to mention the daily pack-and-go to the office.

Should I stick with tried and true? Or perhaps give the youthful contender a shot?

Any ideas?

Never Running For President

Never Running For President

Out with a friend going to see Rush at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. We're sitting in the third row center.

It has been a crazy day but the caption says it all. No need to be scared of pictures when you are never running for president. Of course after wildness today that was pretty much guaranteed anyway.

It's a great life.

Ahhh Roomies

Ahhh Roomies

Recognize that this picture way just taken (5/5). I saw this note board in my friends kitchen and couldn't stop laughing.

I guess when you share an apartment with a bunch of fresh-out-of-school, amazing-musicians hanging in the L.A scene, this type of tomfoolery is to be expected.

It is one of the subtle reasons I like my life the way it is, as extremely flawed as it may be.

Oh, and go catch the Shaimus show this weekend. They rock!