Heather Vescent

May 2008

All years

  1. pondering blowing off all weekend activities to stay at home and catch-up.

    May 1, 2008

  2. purple basil pesto, daft punk remixes, a glass of wine and my favorite boys. (and a quick check o the email while water boils)

    May 1, 2008

  3. I should add - it's fresh pesto - that I just made!

    May 1, 2008

  4. Waiting in line for a 31 cent ice cream at baskin robbins.

    May 1, 2008

  5. installing software on new thinkpad. OMG - so much screen resolution and I think I am finally embracing social networking...

    May 1, 2008

  6. I know, if I'm finally embracing it now, what was I doing before?

    May 1, 2008

  7. looking for best windows twitter client, any suggestions?

    May 1, 2008

  8. What is the deal with all the cops on sunset in hwood today? Seen 6 already!

    May 1, 2008

  9. @missrogue: re: rack increasing over the years: YES!

    May 2, 2008 · reply to @missrogue

  10. And even more cops on sunset!!!

    May 2, 2008

  11. yeah, what was the deal? and they were only around hwood area.

    May 2, 2008

  12. just asked someone's mom for their email address. that felt weird, but it's legit. he won the geek dinner t-shirt contest.

    May 2, 2008

  13. Finally getting things done after weeks of travel. And planning for weekend travels as well.

    May 2, 2008

  14. watching birds at the feeder while working on design flows

    May 2, 2008

  15. “They used to say don't trust anyone over 30, today I don't trust anyone under 30 – let's be blunt: today's young are spoilt motherfuckers.”

    May 2, 2008

  16. quote from the Guardian via Skrufff

    May 2, 2008

  17. @stevebanfield: I think everywhere. welcome to gen-y millennials! sucks to be old!

    May 2, 2008 · reply to @stevebanfield

  18. Drinking fresh home made pina colada. I just ordered fatburger online. What is this world coming to?!

    May 3, 2008

  19. why am I up so early? east coast time begone!

    May 3, 2008

  20. good for blogging and replanning entire weekend.

    May 3, 2008

  21. early morning strategy with hall and oates. "I got the method baby and it's ri-ght on time!"

    May 3, 2008

  22. @SethGodin nice post. it's not just about green marketing to sell something, it must actually deliver on the green promise.

    May 3, 2008

  23. Jus found out yesterday was world naked gardening day. Darn missed it! wngd.org

    May 4, 2008

  24. arrived home from inland empire adventures with the dog. now have lots of home made cupcakes. who wansome? me on sugarhighcrash.

    May 5, 2008

  25. @sconstantine I am so on the gardening kick. Got some shade lovers waiting to be planted. Herbs and tomatoes not so good. want a cupcake?

    May 5, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  26. @sconstantine you got it! I'm inviting peeps to help us shuck stuff in June out there. s'cool w. you? could be a "party"

    May 5, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  27. @sarahdopp trade you for a homemade cupcake!

    May 5, 2008 · reply to @sarahdopp

  28. just finished watching Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist at MIT for my Monday morning inspiration.

    May 5, 2008

  29. OMG - new puppy next door been whining since 6:30a this morning. Sounds pitiful, but needs to just chill out.

    May 5, 2008

  30. how can this dog/puppy still be barking/whining/screaming since 6:30am!?

    May 5, 2008

  31. @egradman - you have cupcake yet?

    May 5, 2008 · reply to @egradman

  32. @egradman woot!

    May 5, 2008 · reply to @egradman

  33. Somehow ended up on skid row downtown. hope traffic moves sooner than later

    May 6, 2008

  34. @lucas_gonze well, I was driving on the way to little tokyo meet a friend and I took a wrong turn. I do love the bad side of towns though.

    May 6, 2008 · reply to @lucas_gonze

  35. @annatude here's a big hug and some heathervescent love. xoxoxo

    May 6, 2008 · reply to @annatude

  36. another day of the neighbor's puppy whining has begun. and I left a note yesterday. so much for concentration.

    May 6, 2008

  37. writing proposal, ordered thai for lunch, sending emails, getting stuff done!

    May 6, 2008

  38. @skvch yes, that is true. at least the crows and mockingbirds have taken the day off. I just feel bad for the dog at this point.

    May 6, 2008 · reply to @skvch

  39. whew - what a day. Exhausted. But, I feel good. Friends are a good thing, except when they're not. Luckily, they mostly are.

    May 7, 2008

  40. @chrispirillo have a tenderloin for me!

    May 7, 2008 · reply to @ChrisPirillo

  41. just read about WoW Virtual Scientific Conference. Sounds interesting: http://is.gd/das

    May 7, 2008

  42. talking to a friend about LDAP - brings up old memories.

    May 7, 2008

  43. OMG - day three of the puppy whining show. it really sounds so pitiful and forlorn.

    May 7, 2008

  44. Just picked up art!

    May 7, 2008

  45. surprisingly chipper. feeling as good as I have in a long time.

    May 8, 2008

  46. @Blazenhoff painting by annie at artistrash.com! mixed media of a woman at the top of a ladder - taking a nap.

    May 8, 2008 · reply to @Blazenhoff

  47. @Blazenhoff I see it as a metaphor for climbing the corp ladder. ;)

    May 8, 2008 · reply to @Blazenhoff

  48. I love the new look of #science news! Great job!

    May 8, 2008

  49. @mediajunkie how was it?

    May 8, 2008 · reply to @mediajunkie

  50. ugh - just realized it's the women 2.0 conf in bay area this weekend. may just have to attend.

    May 8, 2008

  51. @Firqby Thanks!

    May 8, 2008 · reply to @Firqby

  52. @Firqby re:startupLA definitely!

    May 8, 2008 · reply to @Firqby

  53. listening to naked eyes "promises promises, why do I believe..."

    May 8, 2008

  54. @akelatal what about the washed masses. can we say "alls"

    May 8, 2008

  55. @akelatal "alls I'm saying is that I bathed today." ;P

    May 8, 2008

  56. @akelatal on another note, can you teach me to love my mac? It's losing against my two thinkpads.

    May 8, 2008

  57. @sloane like one day when you're in Trader Joes and everyone is singing along under their breath and then you become obsessed. true story!

    May 8, 2008 · reply to @sloane

  58. @akelatal so you're saying I need a second mac then?

    May 8, 2008

  59. @djwhelan I'm a fan of Bonnie Tyler (Total Eclipse of the <3) and Joan Jett myself.

    May 8, 2008 · reply to @djwhelan

  60. The jacaranda on gardner at delongpre is really one of the best specimens.

    May 8, 2008

  61. Wow just witnessed girlfight in front of hollywood high school!

    May 8, 2008

  62. @mediajunkie both!

    May 9, 2008 · reply to @mediajunkie

  63. sweet lady jane hazelnut mousse cake at solar = sugar rush.

    May 9, 2008

  64. ever wondered what it's like to have a fist fight w/ charles bukowski? my client just posted his. http://is.gd/e1C

    May 9, 2008

  65. sisters of mercy "dominion" for the morning theme song.

    May 9, 2008

  66. long phone conversations with friends and colleagues all morning. and happy phone call! Saab is ready to pick up!

    May 9, 2008

  67. I HATE EVERYONE ASSOCIATED WITH CAR REPAIR. YOU DO NO CARE ABOUT TAKING CARE OF THE CUSTOMER!

    May 9, 2008

  68. @pbailey thanks. well it was really just the legnth of time. I have my baby back now and am so happy!

    May 10, 2008

  69. @sloane how much text. eu falo but I know native speakers tambem.

    May 10, 2008 · reply to @sloane

  70. OMG - growning pains just started playing on this website I was visiting.

    May 10, 2008

  71. @sconstantine I can only imagine!

    May 10, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  72. don't feel that productive but did finally clean my office, garden and about to put marinated tri-tip in the oven. Feeling very satisfied.

    May 11, 2008

  73. researching permaculture, well drilling, hot springs and eco-structures while listening to Jobim. Hello Monday!

    May 12, 2008

  74. @chrisspurgeon it's for one of my own projects!

    May 12, 2008 · reply to @chrisspurgeon

  75. two girls giggle on the steps smoking. it's their first morning in Hollywood and they are full of hope and promise.

    May 13, 2008

  76. I am in the best mood ever! Really awesome day!

    May 14, 2008

  77. I totally feel the way I look in my photo! I hope you are having an equally awesome day!

    May 14, 2008

  78. @sconstantine that reminds me - don't I owe you some m&ms?

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  79. didn't think I could be happier but blasting new order increases bliss level!

    May 14, 2008

  80. @fasonista only 100 slides? child's play! Try to do it in 5 slides!

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @fasonista

  81. @exador23 what's that? I'm at bliss overload!

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @exador23

  82. @fasonista then it might be time to pull out the tufte and spend some time on flickr

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @fasonista

  83. hmm... thought I already added these people on britekite - whoops, sorry if I double spammed you.

    May 14, 2008

  84. @exador23 oh well, I'm used to explosions, ya know. thanks for your concern though!

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @exador23

  85. woot! just found out a good friend won the Google Android Contest: check out www.pocketjourney.com! Congrats Anthony & Rosie! xo

    May 14, 2008

  86. @snarkydork how about some new order?

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @snarkydork

  87. @snarkydork I like walking in the park / When it gets late at night / I move `round in the dark / And leave when it gets light

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @snarkydork

  88. @snarkydork I sit around by day / Tied up in chains so tight / These crazy words of mine / So wrong they could be/What do I get out of this?

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @snarkydork

  89. registering for blogher. just decided to go.

    May 14, 2008

  90. @snarkydork you're welcome!

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @snarkydork

  91. just spent 25 minutes reading latest blog from JS - sending Hunter S Thompson and Johnny Depp a real human finger! http://is.gd/gzP

    May 14, 2008

  92. provocative TED talk about why there is so much US centric news coverage today = $ http://is.gd/gAd

    May 14, 2008

  93. journey is playing at solar de cahenga!

    May 14, 2008

  94. @tincanorange it's often my client office!

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @ZachBehrens

  95. @ccarfi where? where?

    May 14, 2008 · reply to @ccarfi

  96. Seems I'm on the coffee and steak diet these days.

    May 15, 2008

  97. Best description of steampunk - Timid American version of Japanese cos-play.

    May 15, 2008

  98. @dewelch did you try dorkbot peeps?

    May 16, 2008 · reply to @douglaswelch

  99. @rizwank then I'd like to meet them!

    May 16, 2008 · reply to @rizwank

  100. finished another 4 episodes of samurai champloo. serious crush on Jin developing. http://snurl.com/293jd

    May 16, 2008

  101. @dewelch you should also talk to @egradman - he should be able to hook you up w/ robots and robotic info

    May 16, 2008 · reply to @douglaswelch

  102. @dewelch but for @egradman it's not just a hobby - it's a day job too!

    May 16, 2008 · reply to @douglaswelch

  103. @sconstantine yeah, got your txt. you are right on and this is what web 2.0/social media is clamoring for. can't be bought, can't be sold.

    May 16, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  104. @communicatrix I'm with you. Love Steely Dan. I'm personally on the brian ferry kick right now.

    May 16, 2008 · reply to @communicatrix

  105. reading how to be a man: http://snurl.com/29733 and how to be a woman: http://snurl.com/29736. V. interesting and worth reads.

    May 16, 2008

  106. considering filing and if it's time to turn on AC yet.

    May 16, 2008

  107. getting back into baja mexico and remember mike's sky ranch. maybe it's time to do the baja 1000...

    May 18, 2008

  108. @sconstantine that's one big pizza oven!

    May 18, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  109. @sconstantine I'm researching well drilling! and then I got distracted with baja adventure possibilities.

    May 18, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  110. OH Police PA: Either drive or talk on the phone. Pick one or the other.

    May 18, 2008

  111. boyfriend working late = finished reading 7 research papers. think I'm gonna curl up with into to quantum mechanics and some oreos now.

    May 20, 2008

  112. @jovino yummy. btw - got anything done recently?

    May 20, 2008 · reply to @jovino

  113. Buying second key for geek dinner.

    May 21, 2008

  114. having a slow morning. wearing a skirt. wind blowing the curtains. woke up thinking about memory and reciting equations.

    May 21, 2008

  115. are there any quantum physicists on twitter?

    May 21, 2008

  116. @sloane you're welcome! it was a good time. @netzoo - how's the morning after treating your patio?

    May 21, 2008 · reply to @sloane

  117. back from lunch - it was a ladies who lunch lunch. with a bottle of wine. I think my afternoon is shot. but I am inspired to drill wells now

    May 21, 2008

  118. @twistedcat yes, he counts! Thanks for the tip!

    May 21, 2008 · reply to @twistedcat

  119. I'm getting to like this whole delegating thing.

    May 21, 2008

  120. @djmermaid I totally remember that place. used to do monthly motogirlies meeting there. having a slight twinge of bay area nostalga.

    May 22, 2008 · reply to @djmermaid

  121. @exador23 loved the article on the quantum mantis shrimp!

    May 22, 2008 · reply to @exador23

  122. woot THUNDER in Hollywood! LOVE IT!

    May 22, 2008

  123. where are the black sheets of rain?

    May 22, 2008

  124. @exador23 thanks. I'll have to add em. I get the email, but I rarely read it.

    May 22, 2008 · reply to @exador23

  125. ah - here comes the pitter-patter. windows open, ozone coming in. rain, rain, rain!

    May 23, 2008

  126. It appears the presentations will begin shortly at #mindshare. I am still looking for my match.

    May 23, 2008

  127. H. Bosch rocks. Madrid. The prado. w/ @ilainie !!!!!

    May 23, 2008

  128. @ilainie you're pretty awesome yourself!

    May 23, 2008 · reply to @ilainie

  129. today may be a day for the day spa....

    May 23, 2008

  130. @sconstantine sure! I just made 1pm appts. We're getting korean bbq after being scrubbed raw. (for reals - we'll do this in June!)

    May 23, 2008 · reply to @sconstantine

  131. I keep remembering half conversations with my dreamself about business ideas... want to remember it ALL.

    May 23, 2008

  132. sooo relaxed.

    May 23, 2008

  133. finger crushed while bringing in 1979 asteroids game. yeoch, but now I have a fun video game to play. considering arclight to nurse my wound

    May 25, 2008

  134. @sarahdopp bootie bootie bootie. A+D and Party Ben r the best. Dance it up for me!

    May 25, 2008 · reply to @sarahdopp

  135. steely dan morning while reading about object centered sociality...

    May 26, 2008

  136. @twitternebbish joe - thanks! nice to see ya! You're welcome to come play next time you are in Hwood!

    May 26, 2008 · reply to @JoeVerily

  137. @twitternebbish totalmente!

    May 26, 2008 · reply to @JoeVerily

  138. boyf is cleaning office - just brought in a button "I don't suck, I'm running windows 2000!"

    May 26, 2008

  139. @rizwank sure - will email you the urls.

    May 26, 2008 · reply to @rizwank

  140. @exador23 I'm loving your YT meanderings today. The meditation video was sublime! ;)

    May 26, 2008 · reply to @exador23

  141. who wants a #Charlie ticket? I swear it still has at least 3 bucks on it.

    May 26, 2008

  142. just found stash of custom printed cowbells from 3 years ago. Moar cowbell!

    May 26, 2008

  143. cowbell coordination

    May 27, 2008

  144. living the PR life vicariously. chuckling. loving it.

    May 27, 2008

  145. @zappos barstow? as in barstow in the mojave desert? barstow, calif?

    May 27, 2008 · reply to @Zappos

  146. "In order to learn the truth you must first be an example of the truth."

    May 28, 2008

  147. doing my thing: influencing.

    May 28, 2008

  148. talking about quantum mechanics with chicken john. fun!

    May 29, 2008

  149. it always cracks me up that steely dan misprounces cacacha (ka-shah-shuh)

    May 29, 2008

  150. looking for a motorcycle. time to get back on 2 wheels.

    May 29, 2008

  151. Watching the neon on hollywood blvd

    May 29, 2008

  152. Limos limos limos at hwood and hiland

    May 29, 2008

  153. Ah twas an opening at grahmans.

    May 29, 2008

  154. busy. today has been busy.

    May 30, 2008

  155. I just found my new fav dive bar.

    May 31, 2008

  156. writing direx for broadcasting internet radio using winamp & shoutcast. preparing for my re-entry to internet radio dj

    May 31, 2008