crankyuser

Now with fewer reasons for posting regularly

I recently got some old hardware from my friend Chris. In the process of setting it up (thanks to Adrian and Vic), I noticed that I carry over the same workflow flaws that I sometimes have as a designer. I tend to focus too much on implementing shiny objects, geeking out by adding stuff but not really making sure it fits its intended purpose. It would probably have been a lot smarter to check whether the keyboard was sufficient before proceeding any further. As someone who generally thinks a lot more about the social implications of software than the implementation, it's funny to see myself stray from the ideals of rapid testing and iteration -- especially when I'm the intended audience.

Regardless, this is one badass moblogging device. Though not quite small enough to make bringing it an afterthought, it's still conveniently small enough to carry unobtrusively. Hopefully the webcam will come in handy as well.

I write this sitting from the Madison Park beach, looking at the traffic on Lake Washington and the odd couple taking pictures of the geese. Wifi is goodness, but I need to wave this thing around everytime I refresh a link. I mostly turn it off to conserve power, though.

Earlier today I played Fable for a bit, and ran errands, taking care of Chris's cats and helping Khoo put together his new bed. He's been pretty sick -- I think we may have the same thing (sore throat, etc) but I tend to sleep better than he does, so recover faster. I grabbed him some SuperFood and chicken soup, then assembled what remained of his bed. He has one of those foam Tempur-Pedic style mattresses, so it was vacuum sealed and expanded to 400% of its size once opened. I left him full of soup and with a made bed; hopefully he doesn't pass out on the couch again.

Catching up Adrian and Lauren next, then off to see the Beastie Boys.