http://www.avalen.com/blog/ Copyright 2008 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:17:55 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I, along with Josh Williams am one of the local leaders for the IxDA (Interaction Design Association).... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/12/its_official.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/12/its_official.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:17:55 -0800 The buzzards circled overhead... Below them a man lay tarred and feathered in the desert. We think of being tarred and feathered as a funny saying but when vigilante justice prevailed being tarred and feathered was a punishment some actually... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/03/kicking_the_buz.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/03/kicking_the_buz.html random Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:21:28 -0800 http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/02/je_suis_travail.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/02/je_suis_travail.html music Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:35:07 -0800 no - I am not vegan... yet. But I am trying.. and it is not easy here. I was suggested by friends three places: Cing Saveurs de Ananda - which is closed until Jan 28th (and I will be long... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/vegan_in_paris.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/vegan_in_paris.html Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:05:42 -0800 You are going to die. You and me and everyone and every being we know will die. We have a short time on this planet. We are beings that from the time we are born are starting our decay and... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/something_un_pl.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/something_un_pl.html Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:04:54 -0800 Another clear, sunny but cold day in Paris. I really love it here despite random moans and groans. I love the challenge of learning a new language, I love hearing music I haven't heard before meeting brand new friends, walking... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/super_duper.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/super_duper.html recap Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:04:14 -0800 I discovered the magic recipe to speaking a second language. Just forget about self-consciousness and go for it. Go ahead and just do it. People with correct you if you need it and surprisingly most people are patient and give... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/parlezvous_fran.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2008/01/parlezvous_fran.html recap Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:03:19 -0800 Another clear, sunny but cold day in Paris. I really love it here despite random moans and groans. The language problem I am discovering is rapidly becoming tolerable. I need to get over myself and just try and not be... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/decisions_1.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/decisions_1.html Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:39:36 -0800 I actually like not being in a relationship. I like being able to come and go as I please. I like being able to indulge my every whim and do whatever the heck I want whenever I want. I like... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/note_from_paris.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/note_from_paris.html Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:02:21 -0800 I sit in a rented apartment in Paris... it's 2:30 am and I can't sleep. I am not sure what prompted me to do this. But I feel like I needed a break from San Francisco.. and from everyone and... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/free_your_mind.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/free_your_mind.html random Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:25:15 -0800 okay so there really is no Breakdance awareness month,, but there should be, I think if things get heated at a meeting at work - one should stand up and start locking. Locking solves all disputes as evidenced here::... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/breakdance_awar.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/breakdance_awar.html random Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:09:12 -0800 Proving once again that Snoop Dog is the master of irony.... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/sensual_seducti.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/sensual_seducti.html Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:55:39 -0800 http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/bubble.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/bubble.html Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:34:10 -0800 http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/cat_talk.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/cat_talk.html random Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:08:36 -0800 the thing that was stressing me out is kind of off my radar now.. I feel so much better and the thing I am doing now is much more under control. I feel so much better... one big exhale..... and... http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/better.html http://www.avalen.com/blog/archives/2007/12/better.html Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:37:01 -0800