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Present State of Being?: curious

Poll #1291360 Voting on what really matters today
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 19

Cake: red state, white state, brown state

Carrot Cake: pro-choice or pro-carrot?

Cup Cake: creationist or evolution?

Present State of Being?: hungry

Poll #1273227 What to do in Japan?
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: None, participants: 6

Suggestions for things to do or see in Tokyo?

Suggestions for things to do or see in Kyoto?

What should I avoid?

Do you want a postcard?

If Yes, please provide a mailing address (responses are hidden) or send to nil8r@nil8r.net

Tags: japan, vacation
Present State of Being?: curious

It's been a tough decision, but I've decided to go laptop-less in Japan. My desktop replacement is too heavy to be that portable, and taking my work laptop is an invitation to do... work. Instead, I'll rely exclusively on my ipod touch and Nintendo DS for browsing the web and mobile posting via hotspots, and my Motorola Q 9h for cell coverage (I've got mobile blogging software up and running). Definetely take my digital camera and extra memory cards.

I'm thinking I should get some portable apps loaded on my thumbdrive for internet cafe use.

Anyone have suggestions or stories of an extended vacation without their computer?

Tags: japan, vacation
Present State of Being?: excited

Work is as productive as it ever was. I'm happy for the sun break, but having a window office means it gets too bright. Hmmm, I should post a couple of pictures.

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Tags: mobile, work
Where in the world are you posting from?: Factoria
Present State of Being?: cheerful
Musical Inspiration?: whiring fans

 This is what happens when I get bored...


blinged out Moto Q, using 3mm crystals (dark blue, pink, purple, light blue)



dark blonde with blue(s), green, platinum highlights


Visit the Zoo

Tags: hair, phone, zoo
Present State of Being?: giddy

Posted an update on my site on the subject of knitting, tea and the web. It only sounds more exciting than it is. Which got me to create a an LJ RSS feed for my posts at nil8r.net and (aptly named nil8rnet ).  

I still haven't figured out the focus of my blog there, but I suspect it will evolve into my writing on subjects that I'm willing to have publicly published (ie. gaming, scooters, general life observations, tech, fashion, or whatever else I'm passionate about in that moment). What I don't want to focus on is work (see my operation email blog for that or LJ) or highly personal subjects, which is a better fit for conversation or LJ-friends). 

I noticed that my Windows Live account isn't sync'ing to my phone anymore (seems to be a known bug w/ Win Mobile 6 and Motorola Q). Not certain if it's the ATT/Motorola software or a Windows Live Account problem. My workaround is that I have hotmail forwarding my email to my nil8r.net account. Which is actually more convenient as I check email on my mobile devices 80% of the time instead of the web. I also check my bluemel at gmail account regularly and haven't had any sync issues so far with any non-hotmail accounts. The problem with having a work/play combined phone (or rather the inconvenience) is that Expedia has strict password policies, so my phone auto-locks and requires a password to do anything other than answer a call or dismiss a meeting reminder. At least the full qwerty keyboard makes typing that Caps/alphanumeric/symbol password a bit easier. I still have my work blackberry, but my Q has superior doc handling capabilities. So, essentially the blackberry is now a glorified pager for the email ops team.

It makes me a bit nervous to think how dependant I've become on technology. I need my debit cards to purchase necessities, from accounts that I rely on auto-deposit to keep me "in the green," or the web/auto pay features in order to keep my household and lifestyle functioning (bills, yo!). Heck, I rely on the web/tech in order to have groceries delivered, not to mention the other types of online shopping I do. It's a lot more of a co-dependant relationship than when I was a kid and just did my homework on my Apple IIe because it was available.

Tags: nil8r.net, tech
Present State of Being?: amused

Saturday, zeldatheblue turned three. I spoiled her with a new purple velvet collar, feather toys, treats, and grass.


I think she approved.

Tags: zelda
Present State of Being?: cheerful

It's the end of a very stressful month, and yet I'm at my most relaxed. I suspect it has something to do with the tranquility of sitting in Hawaii, drinking a cup of real Kona coffee, feeling the light, warm breeze of the wind running through the coconut trees, or perhaps it has something to do with the view of a landscaped waterfall and distant laugh of friends, while surrounded by the opulence that a roughly $20M house on the ocean can provide. 

Blogging the Hawaii Trip on nil8r.net

Hawaii Photo Gallery on nil8r.net


Backyard view of the Nintendo House
 

Tags: hawaii, nintendo house, vacation
Where in the world are you posting from?: The Big Island
Present State of Being?: relaxed
Musical Inspiration?: Birds, the ocean and breeze

Poll #1061187 First Person Shooter Games
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 1

Best cure for game-related motion sickness?

FPS Wars! Where do you play?

Halo 3- Did it live up to the hype?

Best FPS?

Tags: games, poll
Present State of Being?: geeky

In a video interview with EMagLive.com, Bungie's own Charlie Gough shares his excitement at the Halo 3 launch event and why this franchise resonates with the gamer community. Live from EB Games in Redmond Town Center. Charlie is one of the original four Bungie team members of the biggest video games of all time, Halo: Combat Evolved.

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Apparently my old Xbox Live account is version 1.0, which I didn't renew when my old Visa CC was discontinued (yay, identity fraud). So, it has since been permanently locked out and non-recoverable.

If you have Nil8r on your friends list, please update/add Xbox Nil8r.

In other news, I have a 360 Elite and it fits in my scooter trunk.

Tags: xbox
Present State of Being?: crushed

It's a bit brighter in natural light...



Details: Blue-black base, blue and green streaks w/ touch of yellow, don't know what brands as it was salon-mixed at Robert Leonard.

Tags: blue, hair
Present State of Being?: bouncy

I pretty much spent the weekend on Günter.

In spite of the name, it isn't a Vespa-only rally. I've created a new photo album on nil8r.net where you can re-live these and other amazing moments: 

Mel's new scooter jacket
Views of Seattle and beyond
Scooter lineup
A lone Vino 125 in a sea of Vespas
Hello Kitty scooter and sidecar
Bikes on Boats 

The event is over, and I'm a little sore from all of the riding. I can't believe I put 200 miles on the scoot in one week. That's double the amount I put on all winter. It also means, I'm getting more comfortable riding in "non-perfect" conditions... like rain, corkscrew/windy roads, potholes in the road, low bridges, hills... typical Seattle conditions. A far cry from the scared-out-of-my-mind feeling of driving it off the lot last year.

Tags: amerivespa, rally, scooter
Present State of Being?: accomplished

I have an idea for my birthday this year. However, it'll require a bit of planning. Thus, I present...

Poll #1020547 Birthday Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 11

Would you be interested in renting a scooter? (Info on scooter rentals... http://www.scootabout.biz/index.html)

Which day for a ride? (Rental place is open 10am - 6pm)

Would you attend a blue-themed party?

Which evening for a party?

Tags: birthday, scooter
Present State of Being?: curious