Of course the day there's a wreck on I-10 and traffic is miserable is the day I exit and get stuck waiting for the train.
Rush Hour Woes
June 20, 2011
Of course the day there's a wreck on I-10 and traffic is miserable is the day I exit and get stuck waiting for the train.
Of course the day there's a wreck on I-10 and traffic is miserable is the day I exit and get stuck waiting for the train.
Coffee pots
June 19, 2011
These brass coffee pots are very common in Saudi Arabia. I think everyone I know from there has at least a few of these around their house as decoration.
These brass coffee pots are very common in Saudi Arabia. I think everyone I know from there has at least a few of these around their house as decoration.
The Petrol Station
June 17, 2011
New happy hour spot - I love this place! They have twenty or so microbrews on tap at any given time, and quite the tasty burger.
New happy hour spot - I love this place! They have twenty or so microbrews on tap at any given time, and quite the tasty burger.
Local Greenery
June 16, 2011
Our neighbor seems to know how to keep plants alive. Interesting concept.
Our neighbor seems to know how to keep plants alive. Interesting concept.
Contact
June 15, 2011
Sculpture at a building complex near work. Doesn't it look kind of like that machine they built in the movie Contact? (Jodie Foster transporting herself through a wormhole...? Anyone?)
Sculpture at a building complex near work. Doesn't it look kind of like that machine they built in the movie Contact? (Jodie Foster transporting herself through a wormhole...? Anyone?)
Foggy Morning
June 14, 2011
I took a little detour on my way to the airport to snap the obligatory Golden Gate bridge picture.
I took a little detour on my way to the airport to snap the obligatory Golden Gate bridge picture.
Chateau St. Jean
June 13, 2011
The Chateau St. Jean winery in Sonoma was the magnificent backdrop for our combination family reunion and memorial to my Great Aunt and Uncle. It was amazing to meet so many second cousins, cousins once removed, and so on. Afterwards was the wine tasting (and subsequent wine purchasing). This is the view from the chateau, of the vinyard and mountains.
The Chateau St. Jean winery in Sonoma was the magnificent backdrop for our combination family reunion and memorial to my Great Aunt and Uncle. It was amazing to meet so many second cousins, cousins once removed, and so on. Afterwards was the wine tasting (and subsequent wine purchasing). This is the view from the chateau, of the vinyard and mountains.
When life gives you lemons...
June 12, 2011
Thanks to the GPS in my rental car, I made it to my cousin's house in San Mateo for a lovely family lunch. It was such a beautiful day...high 70's and sunny. What a nice change from Texas! My cousin has a huge lemon tree (it looks more like a bush?) in her backyard. My little nephew Dylan loved picking the lemons. Here he is with his second cousin, Naomi. There was an attempt to make lemonade, which just resulted in a lot of sticky children and lemon juice spilled everywhere.
Thanks to the GPS in my rental car, I made it to my cousin's house in San Mateo for a lovely family lunch. It was such a beautiful day...high 70's and sunny. What a nice change from Texas! My cousin has a huge lemon tree (it looks more like a bush?) in her backyard. My little nephew Dylan loved picking the lemons. Here he is with his second cousin, Naomi. There was an attempt to make lemonade, which just resulted in a lot of sticky children and lemon juice spilled everywhere.
The Rock
June 11, 2011
I flew to California today, and spent the day in San Francisco. First stop: a tour of Alcatraz. This is really one of the coolest things I've done in a long time. I took the audio tour that leads you through all the passageways of the main prison. It is really amazing to hear all the stories of attempted escapes, riots, and just daily life for the inmates there. The eeriest part had to be solitary confinement - you are actually able to go inside one of the cells. They don't shut the door anymore like they apparently used to on the tour, but I got a good enough idea as it was.
I flew to California today, and spent the day in San Francisco. First stop: a tour of Alcatraz. This is really one of the coolest things I've done in a long time. I took the audio tour that leads you through all the passageways of the main prison. It is really amazing to hear all the stories of attempted escapes, riots, and just daily life for the inmates there. The eeriest part had to be solitary confinement - you are actually able to go inside one of the cells. They don't shut the door anymore like they apparently used to on the tour, but I got a good enough idea as it was.
Rad New Watch
June 10, 2011
I fully intended to take a photo of the giant armadillo at Armadillo Palace (where I met my friend to celebrate her birthday), then forgot by the time I left. I got home with only 5 minutes left to take a pic of the day! This is the watch I bought at the Bayou City Arts Festival.
I fully intended to take a photo of the giant armadillo at Armadillo Palace (where I met my friend to celebrate her birthday), then forgot by the time I left. I got home with only 5 minutes left to take a pic of the day! This is the watch I bought at the Bayou City Arts Festival.
On the Road Again
June 9, 2011
I'm gathering up the essentials for what I hope will be the last trip I'll take for a while. But I can't wait for my family reunion in California!
I'm gathering up the essentials for what I hope will be the last trip I'll take for a while. But I can't wait for my family reunion in California!
Iza
June 8, 2011
I'm dogsitting my friend's little Yorkie, Iza. The thing has got to be three pounds soaking wet. The hilarious part is that both cats (significantly bigger than this dog) are terrified of her. As you can see, she is ferocious.
I'm dogsitting my friend's little Yorkie, Iza. The thing has got to be three pounds soaking wet. The hilarious part is that both cats (significantly bigger than this dog) are terrified of her. As you can see, she is ferocious.
Don't do it.
June 7, 2011
Abandoned house in my neighborhood. It's possible I trespassed just to take the picture. James was quick to point out the irony.
Abandoned house in my neighborhood. It's possible I trespassed just to take the picture. James was quick to point out the irony.
Romano's Pizza
June 6, 2011
We *may* have found pizza we like more than Star Pizza. Maybe. It's a serious thing to claim, so I may need to do some more research.
We *may* have found pizza we like more than Star Pizza. Maybe. It's a serious thing to claim, so I may need to do some more research.
Looking in my rearview mirror....
June 5, 2011
The most exciting part of my day was waiting in the car while James picked up tacos. I really had bigger plans for today, but Red Door did me in.
The most exciting part of my day was waiting in the car while James picked up tacos. I really had bigger plans for today, but Red Door did me in.
Red Door
June 4, 2011
Went clubbing at Red Door in Midtown. Despite our encountering the most ridiculously power-trippy doormen ever, it was a great time. My feet and head paid for it the next day though. I'm still not speaking to the pair of heels I wore that night.
Went clubbing at Red Door in Midtown. Despite our encountering the most ridiculously power-trippy doormen ever, it was a great time. My feet and head paid for it the next day though. I'm still not speaking to the pair of heels I wore that night.
Broken
June 3, 2011
This is what happens when I get cocky and think I don't need a foil cutter in order to open a bottle of wine. In my defense, my foil cutter has gone into another dimension. I have been looking for that thing for years now. It will turn up as soon as I buy another one.
This is what happens when I get cocky and think I don't need a foil cutter in order to open a bottle of wine. In my defense, my foil cutter has gone into another dimension. I have been looking for that thing for years now. It will turn up as soon as I buy another one.
Thermal Me
June 2, 2011
Self-portrait, just a day late! I guess as long as I do one once a month. My iPad has a "Thermal" camera setting, which is kind of interesting.
Self-portrait, just a day late! I guess as long as I do one once a month. My iPad has a "Thermal" camera setting, which is kind of interesting.
Stairs
June 1, 2011
As I'm headed to bed. Yeah, I know. The sad thing is I was taking this lame picture when I should have been remembering it was my self-portrait day.
As I'm headed to bed. Yeah, I know. The sad thing is I was taking this lame picture when I should have been remembering it was my self-portrait day.
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