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September 13, 2012April 23, 2020Blog

Tonight I decided to fire up my YouTube channel and take a look at some of my earlier videos. Good times… Altitude Water (March 2009)…

September 13, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I proudly announce v3.0 of my website. It’s come a long way! New to this version are Twitter Bootstrap integration (designed for built-in responsiveness…

September 8, 2012April 23, 2020Blog

It’s amazing what a week immersed in nature can do for one’s spirit. Prior to this trip, I was stuck in a routine of work,…

August 26, 2012April 23, 2020Photography

Beauty is all around us, all we have to do is look for it. This afternoon, I sat down at my kitchen table and saw…

August 19, 2012April 23, 2020Design

I was replacing the batteries on my Magic Trackpad today and noticed something interesting: the two nub-like gray circles on the bottom are what enables…

August 19, 2012April 23, 2020Blog

It’s surprisingly refreshing to experience a familiar place from a fresh perspective. Having grown up in Seattle, I’ve driven the roads between the U-District and…

August 16, 2012April 23, 2020Blog

Today I finished Steve Jobs’ biography. It was an incredible read, and learning about one of the most world-changing individuals in the last century was…

August 15, 2012April 23, 2020Blog

An interesting phenomenon happens in my swim workouts. After finishing a difficult main set and beginning a secondary set shortly after, I often feel this…

August 9, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I analyze my REI Tumbler: [first impression] This was one of the REI employee gifts from December 2010. I was pretty impressed when I…

August 8, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I analyze my Belkin Mini Surge Protector/USB Charger: [first impression] I bought this several years ago to more efficiently use my outlets and to…

August 7, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I analyze my North Face Venture Rain Jacket: [first impression] Early into my job at REI I noticed that the Venture jacket was one…

August 6, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I analyze my iPad HDMI Adapter: [first impression] I bought this along with the VGA adapter back in March. It’s served its purpose of…

August 5, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I look at my Logitech Mouse: [first impression] I bought this mouse for use on my laptop about a year ago. I’ve come to…

August 4, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I look at my Sony TV Remote: [first impression] This is the remote that came with my TV, which I’ve had for about a…

August 3, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I look at my 16 GB SanDisk flash drive: [first impression] I’ve been a long time user of SanDisk, so this was my third…

August 2, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I look at the my Pur Water Filter: [first impression] I bought this filter at Bed Bath & Beyond my freshman year. It was…

August 1, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I look at the my Vibram FiveFingers: [first impression] I bought my FiveFingers in July 2011 with my REI Dividend, and they have been…

July 31, 2012April 23, 2020Design

Today I look at the my Timbuk2 Messenger Bag: [first impression] I bought it on a whim for 50% off at the University Bookstore. I…