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August 1, 2006

I'm seeing double here - four scooters!

This evening, Liz's friend Jake came by with his old scooter. His broke down a while ago, and Liz decided to purchase it for parts, since her scooter is missing a ton of stuff. I think this is hysterical as, technically, my girlfriend now owns three scooters (although only [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 1, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Oatmeal Cookies

Liz came by to bake some cookies at my place, since her place is so amazingly hot right now. She's got a small AC unit over there, but it's not able to do much during this current heat wave. In fact, she's had to spend the night here because [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 1, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Found Ladder

Spotted a ladder in the alleyway a day or two ago, and I was happy to find that it's still around. Allison has been on the lookout for something like this (a wooden ladder), for her new apartment. This thing is rather bulky, and while it's possible that two [read more...]

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August 2, 2006

Apologies

It's been super busy on the work front. For the most part, I've been working at home on work projects every night, since about Sunday, trying to get caught up. I'm heading away to Indianapolis this weekend, so that's a factor in my increased workload. It's pretty busy at work [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 2, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

I'm presenting at Apple! Well... Maybe.

My friend Will (aka RogueDesigner) pointed me to a thread that my friend Jeff (aka persist) posted on twelvestone. There was a call for project submissions, for folks who wanted to participate in celebrating Flash's 10th birthday. The presentation, sponsored by the Chicago Area Adobe Users Group, will take place [read more...]

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August 3, 2006

Just for the record

I'd like to point out that, currently, my blog comes up second when you google the word "feastravaganza." [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 3, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Tequila + Peppers = Good?

Remember all that tequila we got? Good lord, I can't believe it's been a year since that happened. Well, Ben decided to infuse one of the bottles with some hot peppers, letting the tequila soak up some of the taste and heat. We'll see how this experiment goes. Looking [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 3, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Stunt Rock... arrives!

Yeeeeessssssssss (photo blur due to excitement). [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 3, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Sound Work, Prison Break Game

One of the big projects we're working on currently is an online Flash game for Fox's Prison Break. Right now, Chris is running lead with it, and handling a lot of the complex math/motion for the characters. I'm helping out with some of the supplemental stuff, but haven't really been [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 3, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

peabe @ rotofugi: Friday, August 4th - 7PM

Event details: Rotofugi Gallery 1953-55 W. Chicago 7pm-11pm My friend and coworker Bryan (aka peabe) is going to have his first solo show at rotofugi tonight. If you're around, definitely swing by and check it out. In addition to the great artwork, free beer from Goose Island! Get your [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 3, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Supercalifragilisticexpiali-DELICIOUS

In the spirit of Annual Experimental Peanut Butter Jelly Feastravaganza, I present to you our newest group-meal: Supercalifragilisticexpiali-DELICIOUS! Inspired by our recent outing to Cereality, Ben decided he wanted to organize our own take on the cereal smorgasboard. He proceeded to outline the rules (everyone brings one box of [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 3, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 4, 2006

raincheck

Spent the past weekend at home, celebrating my grandma's 95th birthday. More updates soon. [read more...]

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August 5, 2006

raincheck

Spent the past weekend at home, celebrating my grandma's 95th birthday. More updates soon. [read more...]

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August 6, 2006

raincheck

Spent the past weekend at home, celebrating my grandma's 95th birthday. More updates soon. [read more...]

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August 7, 2006

Adobe Users Group: Flash 10th Anniversary Showcase

About a week ago, I mentioned that I might be speaking at an event at the Apple Store, on Michigan Avenue. Well, tonight was the event... and I showed up with Liz, hoping that I'd get a chance to talk about one of my projects. Outside the Apple Store. Front [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 7, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 8, 2006

Raincheck

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Posted by avoision on August 8, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 9, 2006

*grumble*

Work has been kicking my ass lately. I think it's been a solid week and a half where I've done nothing but work stuff, at every free moment. I'm stressing about upcoming projects, and my ability to complete them on time. I'm finding myself devoid of passion for what I'm [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 9, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

What Work Is

by Philip Levine We stand in the rain in a long line waiting at Ford Highland Park. For work. you know what work is -- if you're old enough to read this you know what work is, although you may not do it. Forget you. This is about waiting, shifting [read more...]

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August 10, 2006

Diversey Rock'n Bowl

Left work at work today, because Liz and I had scheduled a date night. Went out to dinner, ran a quick errand, and then made our way over to Diversey Rock'n Bowl for a few rounds of bowling action fun. It's been a while since I've been here. And [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 10, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Always Ask

As we left the bowling alley, we walked over to my car - which was located near the side of the building. There, we saw a guy sort of pacing around, holding a cellphone to his ear. Getting into the car, both Liz and I saw that a side door [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 10, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Dave Fischoff: Music on MySpace

My friend, Dave Fischoff just posted a few more tracks on his MySpace page. Swing on by and give a listen! He recently completed his album, and a few of us (me, Dave, Justin and Emme) are working on his website currently. I'm really quite taken with Dave's music, [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 10, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 11, 2006

Whiplash, the Cowboy Monkey

This came from a BB post about weird pictures, earlier in the day. After some snooping around, we found video of Whiplash, the Cowboy Monkey. I haven't laughed this hard for a long time - in fact, everyone at the office was pretty delighted by this one. My favorite [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 11, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 12, 2006

Where are you going, where have you been?

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Posted by avoision on August 12, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Work Day

Spent the day today working with Chris in the office. During one of our pauses, I spotted this seldom-seem effect, where the flags outside wrap around themselves, forming a checker pattern. [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 12, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Note to self

The gates down in the loading dock come down, preventing access to the bicycle rack. This happens sometime between 6PM and 10 PM. [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 12, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 13, 2006

Give a little love, and it all comes back to you...

This delightful video totally made my morning. A big download, but very worth it. [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 13, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Escape Ladder

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Posted by avoision on August 13, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Happy Birthday, Justin!

Liz and I went to hang out with Justin at his DJ gig at Clubfoot. His folks were in town to help celebrate his birthday, and so I got to see them as well. Didn't take any pictures, as I was pretty low energy the whole evening. But we had [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 13, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

workworkwork

Another weekend day in the office. Huzzah. [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 13, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 14, 2006

Yard Makeover: Progress

Nothing's really happened lately to the yard, but I decided to take a photo anyway. It's been a while since I've taken a photo of the makeover... and it's been a while since I've been home before dusk. So today felt like it was the right time to snap [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 14, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

The history behind the word "avoision"

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Prison Break: Field to Freedom

Warning: link contains audio that auto-triggers. Today we launched one of our first ever Flash games (sort of). It's really not a game, and more of a fancy interstitial whose ultimate purpose is to allow for user registration. Chris has been the primary on this project, and did all [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 14, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 15, 2006

Constant

Work was nonstop today. Been getting my ass kicked by projects, and this weekend's looking to be more of the same. Went shopping after work with Liz, which was really pleasant. Got some new clothes, if you can believe that. :) After that, I tried to get some more work [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 15, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 16, 2006

In Indy

Taking a trek to Indianapolis, with my coworkers. We're doing a business field trip, eating lunch at my parents' restaurant and visiting corporate HQ. Bad timing, since this comes right in the middle of a huge work week. But it's a nice, forced relaxation period, before things get kicked into [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 16, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 17, 2006

In Indy

Taking a trek to Indianapolis, with my coworkers. We're doing a business field trip, eating lunch at my parents' restaurant and visiting corporate HQ. Bad timing, since this comes right in the middle of a huge work week. But it's a nice, forced relaxation period, before things get kicked into [read more...]

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August 18, 2006

Date Night

Work has been so hectic lately that Liz and I just took it easy tonight, and spent the night in. We ordered some pizza, watched Anchorman, and generally laid low. I really wanted to go see Bryan for a bit, but my energy level was pretty low. By the time [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 18, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Peabe: Sneaker PImps

My coworker Bryan (aka Peabe) is participating in another show - Sneakerpimps. Cool stuff - he's also going to be doing some live painting tonight as well. I didn't get a chance to post this in time (this post is sorta being done, after the fact). But you can [read more...]

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August 19, 2006

Impromptu Photoshoot

I was in the office today, and during one of my breaks - I walked over to the window and just stared at all the people walking by. This is a small ritual on the design side of the room - get up, stretch, walk to the window, and back [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 19, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Bear With Me

My schedule has been totally crazy for near on three weeks now. If you know me, you know my distaste for blogs that get updated once a month, all the while urging visitors to "check back soon" for updates. Well, here we are. Sucks, but I haven't had much free [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 19, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

August 20, 2006

Air and Water Show

Met up with Liz's family this morning, to check out the Air and Water show. They camped out along the lake, right by the Adler Planetarium, as did a few other folks (looking to avoid the crowds, but still catch the show). All in all, this was a pretty [read more...]

Posted by avoision on August 20, 2006 12:00 AM | | Comments (0)

Yeeaaaaaah!

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