Scenes from the New Apartment

They’re not really scenes, I guess. Just photos. With a bunch of stuff in them because I haven’t really unpacked yet — still debating whether it makes sense to unpack, for one thing. The new living room. The place comes furnished, btw. It’s nice, eclectic stuff. The view out the front door. The boardwalk at

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No Better Time than June 29, 2009 for Becoming Unemployed

Or at least that’s my current operating theory. It was interesting to see how various people at work reacted to the news. Some surprised, some not so much. Me? Not surprised… Jadedly, bkd

Next Move: Laguna Beach

Due to a specific and herewith unnamed set of circumstances, I’m moving (again) next weekend, this time to Laguna Beach. The new place is about a three-minute downhill walk to the beach and is close to downtown Laguna, where there’s supposedly a “scene” and “stuff to do”. Which may make it somewhat unlike Mission Viejo.

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Titles of Blog Posts I’ve Started But Haven’t Published (Yet?)

And what a richer world we’d live in if I ever did…: “Spam Trap Wisdom” — It’s sort of interesting what blog spammers are using now to try and break through. “Keys to a Successful Life” — This post is finished already. I’m going to publish it one day, but I’m not sure whether it’s

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Additional Photographic Glory

Another email from freshgoat: ———- Forwarded message ———- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:50:01 -0600 (MDT) From: Freshgoat To: xxx@maruzen.co.jp Subject: Re: [rt.endpoint.com #6084] endpoint.com website email: Reproduction On Tue, 10 Mar 2009, sales@endpoint.com via RT wrote: Allow me to introduce myself that I am [name], Rights Controller of Maruzen Planet Co., Ltd., a publisher

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My Old Condo Is For Sale

Speaking of places I used to live, the place I used to live, from 2000-04, is for sale: http://www.redfin.com/CA/Mission-Viejo/26292-Los-Viveros-92691/unit-166-A/home/18547846 My old kitchen in all its glory (except that it’s yellow now). Asking price is only $100K less than I sold it for in 2004. Ouch. From the signs on the windows in the photos on

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A Personal History of Moving, the Post-BYU Years

The odd thing about looking at the below list of moves is that it leaves me realizing how many places I *haven’t* lived and makes me feel like I’m probably missing out on a lot of residence-oriented experiences. And that I should maybe try out some more options. 2009 – Moved from Mission Viejo (by

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I Moved!

And I’m now really tired of carrying stuff. Big thx out to DLF and DDF/DLF-Prime (whatever she’s going by these days). It was, actually, better than being at work for the last three days. Huh. And as a result of the move $1,150 cash will be falling from the ceiling of my new bedroom every

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I Punched a Fish Today

He had it coming, though. One of those mean yellow ones. You know. For trying to steal food out of my hand.   Slink away, buddy. bkd

The Good and Bad of Living in New York City

It’s been about 2.5 years now since I left The City after an unfortunate eight-month stint. Before I completely forget what it was like, wanted to (screw it, I go now): Good: All you have to do is leave your apartment and it feels like you’re doing something. Having “famous places” become part of your

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