Bad Photography 365

The Puppy

2009-04-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

As many of you may already know, Ali and I got a puppy. Here is Izzy:

Killin' Trees

2009-04-17T08:49:00.000-07:00

So I decided to get my ass moving on some yard work. At the top of my list, the tree area in my backyard. It was out of control and had to be stopped.

Before:

After:

Strangely Funny

2009-04-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

Ali and I went to see Brian Posehn at the Houston Improv. He was really funny, tall.

It's Britney, Bitch!

2009-04-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

I was pulled to a Britney Spears concert for my beloved girlfriend. The things I do for her...

1st of May!

2009-04-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

So I had a chance to see Paul & Storm perform with THE Jonathan Coulton over at the House of Blues, Houston. The show was absolutely glorious!

Jonathan Coulton acoustically kicking ass.

Paul & Storm join JoCo on stage for a great set of songs.

My Visit to Kennedy Space Center

2009-04-11T20:07:00.000-07:00

So I recently had to go to Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on business and managed to get a private tour of the facility. Here are some pics (I took almost 1000 pics) that I liked.

The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where the Orbiter is assembled with the solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank.

Here is the space shuttle Discovery on the launch pad. The External Fuel Tank is clearly visible.

In the foreground is the site of the Apollo 1 fire that killed astronauts Grissom, White, and Chaffee. In the background, a launchpad being used by the United Launch Alliance.

This plaque is on the remnants of the Apollo 1 site.

Some of the native wildlife at the cape.

I took this picture, only to notice a few days later that this bird had a huge fish in it's claws.

I'm a Baaaaaaaad Blogger

2009-04-11T20:02:00.000-07:00

Ok ok ok... I have missed a few days of posting here. I have had a few things happen that I documented with my camera. I will post some soon, so stay tuned!

Future Home of the Ares I

2009-02-18T11:24:00.000-08:00

Bath Time!

2009-02-16T11:57:00.000-08:00

My Future Home

2009-02-13T17:01:00.001-08:00

One day... One day...

Dark Side of the Mountain

2009-02-12T16:55:00.000-08:00

Santa Barbara at sunset.

The View

2009-02-11T06:13:00.000-08:00

Fajita Night!

2009-02-10T16:33:00.000-08:00

My girlfriend made the tastiest fajitas evah!

Or as I call it, Saturday!

2009-02-09T16:31:00.000-08:00

The Reports of my Death have been Greatly Exaggerated

2009-02-08T16:27:00.000-08:00

I caught a nasty flu/cold this past week and had little energy to even try to post an update. I'm much better now (around 70%) and hope to resume my pic posting immediately.

Kahlifourneea

2009-02-05T16:36:00.000-08:00

I have a ton of California pics from my last trip. I love the coast...

Om Nom Nom

2009-02-04T14:51:00.000-08:00

I gave many pics from my Santa Barbara trip I have yet to post. Here
is the best hamburger evah (though Five Guys still have the best fries.)

It Finally Got Decorated!

2009-02-03T18:14:00.000-08:00

Since my girflriend, Ali, moved in, she has been succesesfully decorating our house.

I'm Not THAT Competetive

2009-02-02T06:16:00.000-08:00

I only play this game because my girlfriend plays it and I have a
higher high score :)

Game Time!

2009-02-01T13:26:00.000-08:00

No picture today, just enjoy the football!

Mah Bukkit

2009-01-31T17:40:00.000-08:00

Yup, they sell it by the bucket now.

Fly Away Home

2009-01-30T17:11:00.001-08:00

Bye, L.A. Hello Houston!

The View

2009-01-29T23:42:00.000-08:00

Santa Barbara. 'Nuff Said.

Santa Barbara: Part 2

2009-01-28T07:24:00.000-08:00

Looking away from the ocean, you see this huge picturesque mountainside. The brown patches are from the fires.

Santa Barbara

2009-01-27T07:21:00.000-08:00

The view from the front of my hotel. I can see why people want to live here...

Pair of Dice

2009-01-26T21:35:00.001-08:00

This week I will post pictures of California starting with the view
from my hotel in Santa Barbara.

Leaving on a Jet Plane

2009-01-25T12:22:00.000-08:00

Bye, Houston. See you very soon!

Blurry Milestone

2009-01-24T16:25:00.000-08:00

I don't know if this counts. It had 24k when I bought it.

And The "Not My Job" Award Goes To...

2009-01-23T16:33:00.000-08:00

C'mon, could they have at least moved the leaf just a little?

It's All Fun & Games

2009-01-22T15:24:00.000-08:00

Playing Madden 09 trying to get into the playoffs. C'mon Cowboys, don't fail me (again).

I Was Part of the Inaugural Parade... Sorta

2009-01-21T17:41:00.000-08:00

So the NASA SPR (which I mentioned beforehand here) is a lunar rover for the next generation. It was a part of the inaugural parade for President Obama, and here I am sitting in the driver's seat.

I Can See!

2009-01-20T15:43:00.000-08:00

So here I am with my new glasses! So nice to be able to see!

Not So Hot in the City Tonight

2009-01-19T19:38:00.000-08:00

So I went to check out what savings I could find at my local Circuit
City. Nothing too impressive, but the do have Guitar Hero for 20% off...

Happy New Year!

2009-01-18T11:46:00.000-08:00

Yea, I know it's a little late but I got a great present! My boss did my annual review and I was very happy with the result. Plus, he brought me a bottle of scotch. Why would I want to work anywhere else? And yea, we put a bit of a dent into the scotch...

Fresh & Clean

2009-01-17T14:31:00.000-08:00

Just finished washing my car. Her name is Sally.

Geek Night!

2009-01-16T21:23:00.000-08:00

Finally watching Galactica for the first time in HD on my 67" tv. It was amazing.

For Those Cold Houston Winters

2009-01-15T14:54:00.000-08:00

Yes, it does get cold here! This morning there was frost on my car. FROST, I TELL YOU!

Strange Fruit

2009-01-14T15:08:00.001-08:00

So the tree behind my house has some berries on it. Probably poisonous, I'll check on the next door neighbor's dog.

He's No Billy Mays!

2009-01-13T10:57:00.000-08:00

Here is the sham-wow douche bag in another commercial. He has that
face that you just want to punch.

Full of Fish and Finger Pies

2009-01-12T17:08:00.000-08:00

I just saw the film Across the Universe and it reminded me of the joy
I feel when listening to Beatles music. I then found this sign in one
of my many boxes (yes, I still have stuff in boxes) and I wonder where
I should hang it. Ideas?

Cleaning House

2009-01-11T15:42:00.001-08:00

This room looks nice and boring now. Earlier today, it was packed with
boxes, paper, and a small table. I feel like I've accomplished
something!

Mellow Yellow

2009-01-10T11:24:00.000-08:00

While testing out the Canon XT (which I haven't used in a while), I came across this little yellow flower and decided to capture it. I think it came out pretty good. But I am biased.

Riding in Style

2009-01-09T23:20:00.000-08:00

NASA's Small Pressurized Rover (SPR) made a guest appearance at Johnson Space Center for the employees and contractors to get a look and even get inside. I helped in the development for SPR's cost estimates and it was finally nice to see one (even a test model) up close.

It's a Good Cause

2009-01-08T15:42:00.000-08:00

Apparently it's awareness for goats with breast cancer.

To Boldly Go...

2009-01-07T19:01:00.001-08:00

Yes, I'm a geek. Deal with it :)

Working Late

2009-01-06T16:17:00.000-08:00

One thing I hate about this time of year is that I only see the
afternoon sun on the weekends. It's like I'm a child of a divorce.

Travel Day

2009-01-05T14:10:00.000-08:00

Today I'm flying back home to Houston from San Diego.

Bittersweet Find

2009-01-04T11:55:00.000-08:00

A sports cap store here in San Diego had this hat in the back room. I was talking to the clerk about how much easier it is to find Cowboys gear in San Diego than in Houston. It is a bittersweet moment, since the Cowboys lost and didn't even make the playoffs. Woof.

Top (left to right): 72 Bowen, Stephen DE; 97 Hatcher, Jason DE
Bottom (left to right): 90 Ratliff, Jay DE; 96 Spears, Marcus DE

Starfish

2009-01-03T13:15:00.000-08:00

A flower on my girlfriend's balcony in San Diego.

Nice and Toasty

2009-01-02T22:59:00.000-08:00

In the San Diego cool nights (yes, they are VERY cold) it is nice to have a good backup plan.
Taken with the Olympus 1010

Foggy Mountain

2009-01-01T17:23:00.000-08:00

The view from my girlfriend's balcony in San Diego, CA taken with Olympus 1010.

Welcome!

2009-01-01T16:58:00.000-08:00

My old blog hasn't had a true update in quite some time. I spend a lot of time posting on Facebook or on Twitter, so I felt no need to pay any attention to poor old Sorry Attempts. I do not believe I will be posting on my old blog anymore. So I bring you the new goodness!
So here is one of my New Year resolutions: Take a different picture each day and post it. Granted, this isn't an original idea. Shawna, my former coworker and friend, and her husband, Andy, had a blog where Andy would post a new picture he took everyday. Most of his pictures ended up looking beautiful and quite fascinating. I will not be taking pictures like that (hence the name of the blog).
For a little background, I have two cameras: Olympus Stylus 1010 (point-and-shoot) and a Canon Digital Rebel XT (DSLR). I will try to change it up a little and please feel free to send me any suggestions. Enjoy!