Death Proof

Feb 25, 2012

Lazy day. Steaks and driving movies with a friend. The California zinfandel I brought seemed out of place.

Introspective times ahead. But first, Barcelona.

Matte Green

Feb 24, 2012

Flat paint. It's not just for living room walls. A European trend? This repaint is peeling at the edges.

I don't miss cars or commuting. I miss biking here. Warmer weather ahead.

In the hood

Feb 23. 2012

Neighborhood exploration. Schwarma with hummus. Good get out with M healthy and not hurting.

Second hand stories

Feb 22, 2012

Non stop days. One stop flight. Vicarious adventures only today in airport lounge.

Connecting as people. Long needed.

Self as soup

Feb 21, 2012

Leadership meeting. 10 individuals became something more today.

Energized and drained. Contrasting sensations. Like a Chinese soup.  

Winds

Feb 20, 2012

A craggy tree enduring cold winds. Leaves long gone. Just arthritic limbs.

Cold winds abound. Huddled together finding warmth in closeness. 

Twigs and Bulbs

Feb 19, 2012

Why do the florists look completely different here? Exotic, natural arrangements that are like nothing we have in SF. Same flowers, arranged different.

Spending too much time with my immediate surroundings. Picked up Marianna's bug. Fog headed.

Rail Strike

Feb 18, 2012

Foiled trip led to local exploration. Sought out a recommended cafe. Good lead. Maybe too familiar. They say their coffee is modeled after Blue Bottle.

Marianna's sick. Exploring the city solo. Wine discoveries weighing me down. And will soon to be slowing me down.

On Target

Feb 17, 2012

Time for a break from the 80 hour work week.

An everyday adventure in the basement of the office building.  Nostalgic moment. A car from my past is now in retrospective. Good thing I bought it used!

Halfway to Tampere

Feb 16, 2012

As if Finland wasn't remote enough. Brought out to nowhere to meet for two days. It's a golf resort. Snow capped signs pointing to the first hole make me wish it were six months from now.

Good trip. Even if I am now stranded in Frankfurt from an airline strike.

Mothership

Feb 15, 2012

A familiar sight. Reminder of the place where I work. Nice to see familiar faces and meet people outside my unit. Time to evangelize.

Good energy here. Am feeding off it.

Designer Cot

Feb 14, 2012

Finland. And the worlds smallest bed.

Back to the Mothership. Good to connect with contacts from years past. Nice to be an expert again for a few days.

Bear Hug

Feb 13, 2012

Stole a moment to buy token gift.

1000 balls in the air. Taxi home. Dinner waiting.

Sidewalk Cafe

Feb 12, 2012

Outdoor seating with a sense of humor.

Enjoying what the city has to offer. Sunday lunch at Soho House then the flea market just two blocks from home.

Joy but angst too. Buried at work.

Wine and friends

Feb 11, 2012

First friends over. Fantastic time discovering farmers market delights.

Keeping Warm

Feb 10, 2012

Exhaustion. Made it through the week. Looking forward to the weekend.

Red Snow

Feb 9, 2012

Cold. This is how it looks through my bloodshot eyes.

Teenage Angst

Feb 8, 2012

The M1. Elbow to elbow in my first morning tram ride.

Relating to my teenage twins. Slight trepidation (and excitement) about laundry, cleaning supplies, transit travel. Even keeping warm.

Wallet found. Berlin is starting off with excellent karma.

Unpacking

Feb 7, 2012

It's -17 Celsius. Fortunately I brought supplies to keep warm. Looking forward to sharing with new friends.

Apartment is seriously cold. Added two new space heaters.  Minimalism remains consumerism as we equip. Nice to experience Marianna's excitement at our beautiful new apartment.

Speed bump: Wallet missing. Shock Absorber: Over the top assistance from our Berlin heroine.

Rest Up

Feb 6, 2012

Snuggling Marianna's empty seat in economy while she's upgraded to business class. (She sent back free drinks.)

The whirlwind activity is behind us. Soon it will be time to be present.

Realizations

February 5, 2012

My realization. I won't see my son again for three months. His realization. He left his prized headphones on my desk. A sad parting for all.

Auf Wiedersehen

February 4, 2012

Mark's SF on the table. Ferry plaza. Lucca. 24th street cheese.

Goodbye to my friends. But many potential visitors.

The year seems like it's over before it's even started. Time flies quickly.

Amaretti

Feb 3, 2012

More favorite things. Diondas Bakery. Cookies for our send off.

Friends make a city. Will miss my peeps.

Creamy Surprise

February 2, 2012

Burritos in the Castro followed by a surprise stop at the brulee cart: Secret flavor Frosted Flakes creme brulee.  @cremebruleecart

So much of the city changes daily. An Infinite City.  Transitory destinations make it harder to follow but offer so many more surprises.

The Essentials

Feb 1, 2012

Three boxes. That's what I need for a year. Looking forward to having less. Fewer obligations. Less maintenance.

And more chances to experience life.

Team Spam

January 31, 2012

Adios to Son of Spam. Last team meeting. Lots of thoughts and plans for what the future might offer.

Nice to be leaving a clean garage.