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Lessons from house and dog sitting

In Life, Photos on 26 August 2010 tagged dog, house sitting, list with 2 comments

I’ve been home for almost a week after three weeks of house/dog sitting for Simon and Sarah¹. I was going to describe my times with Mork, but…no. I’ll just say that it feels good to sleep past 7am.

While I had an interesting time with Mork, I’ll miss his floppy ears, huge paws and awkward trot. I’m sure it won’t be my last time seeing him.

A huge thanks goes to Sarah’s mom and stepfather for taking the other puppy (Mindy).

What did I learn from that experience?

If you want a dog, watch a bunch of episodes of “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan.” Owning and caring for a dog is a full-time job.

Get details of everything around the house. Here’s a list of questions to ask the owner.

Where can I go? What may I use? What’s off limits?
How do you work the electronic gadgets (TV, AV receiver, computer, etc.), dishwasher, washing machine, dryer?
What’s the WiFi password?
Who are the neighbors? Do they know about me?
Where’s the emergency shut-off for gas and water? Circuit breaker?
Is there parking enforcement?
When is trash day?
Do you want the plants watered?
Are you expecting important mail or packages?

Sarah is Bill’s sister, and Simon is Sarah’s fiance. ↩

Thanks for the WordPress shirt, @photomatt!

In Photos, WordPress on 23 August 2010 tagged schwag, shirt, WordPress with no comments

A couple weeks/months ago, @photomatt included text on his contact form, stating that he’d send a shirt if you sent him your shirt size and mailing address. Last Friday, I got it! (I’m not alone. Jayvie got one, too.)

The main gift was the shirt, which is clutch because my black WordPress shirt is getting worn out.

Apparently, I’m also one of the three most important people in WordPress.

Certificate transcription:

This certificate entitles the holder to a lifetime supply of free WordPresses, to be used at their discretion for life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, & the four Freedoms of the GPL.

Signed, Matt Mullenweg.

Thanks to my pal, Taylor, for taking my photo. I told him how to compose it.

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If you couldn’t take a hint

In Photos on 19 February 2010 tagged construction, Monrovia, signs, street photography with no comments

Monrovia, CA

Transcription (for search): “Sidewalk closed – Use other side”

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I want more cowbell

In Photos on 5 February 2010 tagged B&W, blackandwhite, California, drum circle, street photography, Venice Beach with no comments

Who loves taking photos at the drum circle?

*raises hand*

Venice Beach, CA

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My best photos of 2009

In Photography, Photos on 9 January 2010 with 13 comments

This is my entry for Jim Goldstein’s 3rd annual “Blog Project: Your Best Shots of 2009.”

Compared to my best photos of 2008, I photographed a few more large concerts and a couple weddings. I went on less photowalks because of school. Unfortunately, I’m very behind on processing. I took a basic film photography class in the fall, so this might not be comprehensive.

With that in mind, here are my 87 photos for 2009 (in chronological order). I hope you like them!

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