http://www.currentsandtangents.com The personal site of Jake Kerr Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.currentsandtangents.com/2010/02/28/what-i-did-this-week-69/ http://www.currentsandtangents.com/2010/02/28/what-i-did-this-week-69/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000 Jake http://www.currentsandtangents.com/2010/02/28/what-i-did-this-week-69/

Zoe's audition looks like it went really well. My fingers are crossed! #

Off to my writer's group. #

Flying to LA. Third trip this year already. #

Sweet. Upgraded to first class. #

Hanging out at my boss's house in Toluca Lake. #

At LAX, flying home after a two day trip. #

Back in Dallas. Yay! #

The red-headed girl on American Idol reminds me of @Cashmere #

Out with Mia and Willow. #

Lunch at Target! #

Nets beat the Celtics? That just — sad. #

Playing Final Fantasy on my iPhone. Haven't played this in, what, 20 years? #

Definitely getting Lea an iPad. #

Out getting brunch with Zoe. #

Out at Borders with Lea. We spend probably $300 a month on books. #

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Zoe's audition looks like it went really well. My fingers are crossed! #

Off to my writer's group. #

Flying to LA. Third trip this year already. #

Sweet. Upgraded to first class. #

Hanging out at my boss's house in Toluca Lake. #

At LAX, flying home after a two day trip. #

Back in Dallas. Yay! #

The red-headed girl on American Idol reminds me of @Cashmere #

Out with Mia and Willow. #

Lunch at Target! #

Nets beat the Celtics? That just — sad. #

Playing Final Fantasy on my iPhone. Haven't played this in, what, 20 years? #

Definitely getting Lea an iPad. #

Out getting brunch with Zoe. #

Out at Borders with Lea. We spend probably $300 a month on books. #

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Our seats at the symphony. http://twitpic.com/13b2lj #

At Borders with the family. #

I'm about 2/3 of the way through my novel and haven't plotted a word of it. But I see the plot now, so I am going to do a
plot outline. #

Hi I am not traveling is i'm heading to my office work there all day. #

I need to give up on posting to Twitter via Jott. It's just not accurate enough. #

AOL needs to take some UI lessons from Meebo. The Meebo iPhone app interface is a dream. #

Wireless Apple keyboard used with iPhone? Priceless! #

Still waiting to see if I'll be traveling to Denmark in March. #

I just ousted Ken L. as the mayor of Chick-fil-A – Central & Southwestern on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/693DCd #

With Zoë at her Booker T Washington drama audition. #

My five year old daughter playing with her Polly dolls: "Come, my minions. Come and see how I became Queeeeeeeen of the Uuuuuniverse. " #

Finally playing around with Twitter lists. Made one for the Dallas Mavericks. Not sure what else to "list," though. #

I'm wondering if I'll ever get around to watching the Olympics. Haven't yet. Doubt I will. #

Out getting Sunday brunch. #

Doing more plot development work on my novel. The second draft will be a lot of hard work, but it will be a much tighter novel and plot. #

Looking forward to finishing up plot stuff so I can just get back to writing. I'm not far from the end. 80,000 words written. #

Got plot done to my current chapter. Lots of clarity. Time to start writing again. Woo! #

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Bought my wife tickets to Rachmaninoff at the Symphony on Valentine's day. They are front row center. I am shocked. Bad economy=poor sales? #

I like women in hats. Why do I like women in hats? I don't know. I just do. #

Just realized that my "hats" tweet was reminiscent of the Twitter work of @baldingangrily. #

I'm at Trails of White Rock Apartments (1121 Beachview Street, Dallas). http://4sq.com/bIloEf #

Just did my first webinar. 200+ attendees. Was cool. Spoke on social media 101. #

Snowpocalypse Dallas! http://twitpic.com/12lchm #

I am putting a great deal of faith in my ability to rewrite. I hope my trust is well-founded. Just past 80,000 words on my first draft. #

At Starbucks. #

I just became the mayor of Justice on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cuHUdF #

Very excited about the Mavs-Wizards trade. Two great pieces to add to the machine. This could turn out very very good. #

Weaving the plot. #

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. I love any excuse to give gifts. #

I got Lea tix to the symphony–front row center. #

Simon Trpceski is a fantastic pianist. #DSO #

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It's never too early to learn the love of reading. http://twitpic.com/10sbic #

Finally wrote a reference document for my novel. It's two pages. A cast of characters and the plot outline. It's very helpful. #

I'm at Lowe's Home Centers (11333 E Northwest hwy, Dallas). http://4sq.com/aKBRd2 #

2K more words tonight. Making good progress on my novel. Plot finally solidified. Just passed 77,000 words. #

I need to come to the realization I need more than five hours of sleep a night. #

I'm at Trails of White Rock Apartments (1121 Beachview Street, Dallas). http://4sq.com/bIloEf #

I'm at DFW Terminal D (Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport, Irving). http://4sq.com/7EFl7b #

I just became the mayor of Starbucks on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/54UzhA #

Upgraded to first class. I should travel mid-week more! #

Is my extended family the only one that airs their spats and arguments on Facebook? #

I'm at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, at Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles) w/ 11 others. http://4sq.com/qm5av #

I'm at Azoff Music Management (1100 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles). http://4sq.com/cNy5o1 #

Lots of houses for rent in Bel Air. #

I'm at Cheesecake Factory – Sherman Oaks (15301 Ventura Blvd, at Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks). http://4sq.com/MGSXG #

Damn, there's more sugar is this sweet tea than tea. #

Ahi tuna tartare at Cheesecake Factory: Awesome sushi/Mexican cuisine fusion. Totally unexpected from a chain. #

I'm at Dogma Studios (4136 Marina Del Rey, Maxella, Los Angeles). http://4sq.com/bZ5JA2 #

I'm at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, at Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles) w/ 9 others. http://4sq.com/qm5av #

I'm at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (3200 East Airfield Drive, International Pkwy, Dallas) w/ 4 others #

I'm at FedEx Office – Old Town (5500 Greenville Avenue, Dallas). http://4sq.com/7bAHyx #

Escorting Mia around the creek. She is taking pictures. #

Mia and Willow are having a dance party. #

It's interesting reading A Song Of Ice and Fire while writing my novel. They are both fantasies, but they couldn't be more different. #

I really hate the word "giggle." #

Tyrion in A Song of Ice and Fire is one of my favorite characters ever. #

Muhahahaha, now I can stalk @louiseblack. #

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It's never too early to learn the love of reading. http://twitpic.com/10sbic #

Finally wrote a reference document for my novel. It's two pages. A cast of characters and the plot outline. It's very helpful. #

I'm at Lowe's Home Centers (11333 E Northwest hwy, Dallas). http://4sq.com/aKBRd2 #

2K more words tonight. Making good progress on my novel. Plot finally solidified. Just passed 77,000 words. #

I need to come to the realization I need more than five hours of sleep a night. #

I'm at Trails of White Rock Apartments (1121 Beachview Street, Dallas). http://4sq.com/bIloEf #

I'm at DFW Terminal D (Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport, Irving). http://4sq.com/7EFl7b #

I just became the mayor of Starbucks on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/54UzhA #

Upgraded to first class. I should travel mid-week more! #

Is my extended family the only one that airs their spats and arguments on Facebook? #

I'm at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, at Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles) w/ 11 others. http://4sq.com/qm5av #

I'm at Azoff Music Management (1100 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles). http://4sq.com/cNy5o1 #

Lots of houses for rent in Bel Air. #

I'm at Cheesecake Factory – Sherman Oaks (15301 Ventura Blvd, at Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks). http://4sq.com/MGSXG #

Damn, there's more sugar is this sweet tea than tea. #

Ahi tuna tartare at Cheesecake Factory: Awesome sushi/Mexican cuisine fusion. Totally unexpected from a chain. #

I'm at Dogma Studios (4136 Marina Del Rey, Maxella, Los Angeles). http://4sq.com/bZ5JA2 #

I'm at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, at Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles) w/ 9 others. http://4sq.com/qm5av #

I'm at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (3200 East Airfield Drive, International Pkwy, Dallas) w/ 4 others #

I'm at FedEx Office – Old Town (5500 Greenville Avenue, Dallas). http://4sq.com/7bAHyx #

Escorting Mia around the creek. She is taking pictures. #

Mia and Willow are having a dance party. #

It's interesting reading A Song Of Ice and Fire while writing my novel. They are both fantasies, but they couldn't be more different. #

I really hate the word "giggle." #

Tyrion in A Song of Ice and Fire is one of my favorite characters ever. #

Muhahahaha, now I can stalk @louiseblack. #

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Love Calibre. It's the iTunes for books. #

Flight to SF delayed 90 minutes. #

My wife is trying a new packing technique. Rolling instead of folding. We'll see how it goes, but it certainly takes less space. #

Another flight delay. Looks like I'm missing my scheduled dinner. #

Upgraded to first class. Nice. #

I'm at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO, Millbrae) w/ 16 others. http://4sq.com/MTivk #

San Francisco streets are steep. #

I'm at Union Square (Union Square, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/3ET6yb #

Walking up Nob Hill in San Francisco when you are as out of shape as I am is not a wise thing to do. #

Here's my hotel. The Fairmont, a grande dame of a hotel built in 1909. http://twitpic.com/zz4xf #

According to Garmin, I'm driving a boat car across San Francisco Bay. http://twitpic.com/zz537 #

I'm at Marriott Union Square (480 Sutter St, Powell St, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/9f718c #

I'm at Axis Cafe (1201 8th St, at 16th, San Francisco). http://4sq.com/74lQ6G #

I'm at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO, Millbrae) w/ 21 others. http://4sq.com/MTivk #

I'm at DFW Airport – Remote North Parking (DFW Airport – Remote North Parking, off Airfield Dr., DFW Airport). http://4sq.com/bhpgE3 #

I'm at Trails of White Rock Apartments (1121 Beachview Street, Dallas). http://4sq.com/bIloEf #

I'm at White Rock Montessori (1601 Oates Drive, Dallas). http://4sq.com/bVwK4z #

I'm at Starbucks (9440 Garland Rd # 112, Buckner, Dallas). http://4sq.com/57LfCL #

Catching up with Project Runway. Giving someone immunity during a team competition is idiotic and an invitation to sabotage. #

I'm at Starbucks (9440 Garland Rd # 112, Buckner, Dallas). http://4sq.com/57LfCL #

I'm at White Rock Montessori (1601 Oates Drive, Dallas). http://4sq.com/bVwK4z #

I'm at Borders – Dallas (Old Town) (5500 Greenville Ave, E Lovers Ln, Dallas). http://4sq.com/7aYcMg #

Just took Zoey to her audition practice at Booker T. Washington School. She wants to go to high school there but they require an audition. #

Ha, Jott spelled my daughter's name wrong in my twitter post. #

I'm at Albertsons – Casa Linda Plaza (9540 Garland Rd #320, Buckner Blvd, Dallas). http://4sq.com/9SQ85A #

It's snowing. I feel like @cashmere. #

Just hacked my Nook. Now I can be a little more flexible in managing my books. #

Slept in until noon. Love my low maintenance kids. #

I just became the mayor of White Rock Storage on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/aT352U #

I'm at White Rock Storage (7820 Garland Road, Dallas). http://4sq.com/aT352U #

I'm at Starbucks (9440 Garland Rd # 112, Buckner, Dallas). http://4sq.com/57LfCL #

I just became the mayor of Hallmark Store on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cd0MD7 #

I'm at Hallmark Store (, ). http://4sq.com/cd0MD7 #

I just don't have a good feeling about the Dallas Mavericks this year. Of course every other year I feel good and they lose in the playoffs. #

Just uploaded all the Conan stories by Robert E. Howard to my Nook. Never read Howard, so I'm looking forward to checking the stories out. #

Done writing for the night. Currently at 75,332 words. Probably about 50K more words to go. I have a vague plot structure for the end. #

Heading out for croissants and coffee — our standard Sunday brunch. #

I guess when you are fooling around with software at version 0.0.2 you should expect some instability. #

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The Mavs are pissing me off. #

Curious what everyone is reading. So what are YOU reading? #

By the way, after a detour to read The Dependable Wife, I'm about a third of the way into Blood Meridien. #

Looks my daughter is having a fabulous time interning for @louiseblack. #

Any way to filter out @ replies from people you aren't following in twitterific? #

Wow, John S in Dallas has over 1500 points in @foursquare. #

Kids back to school today. I'm back to work. #

Sushi and pizza for lunch. Not my finest gastronomic moment. #

My dog poops a lot. #

Woo! My Barnes & Noble Nook is being delivered ahead of time. Should be here on the 22nd. #

Enjoying Blood Meridien, and I appreciate it as an achievement, but I liked McCarthy's other books much more. #

Watching TV with Lea. #

Loving my Nook. I can see myself spending so much money on ebooks. #

Hottiecarmen is now following me in Twitter. Clearly my profile pic won her over. #

Can now move Kindle books over to my Nook. #hackerwin #

Moving more books over to my Nook. #

I wonder if Jott still sends a link to the audio for Twitter posts.
http://tinyurl.com/ybajldj #

I thought that you have to include the link but now i find out that it's an option turned it off short for twitter rocks. #

Ha, that should have been Jott for Twitter rocks. #

Holy shit, I am LOVING Twitbird for iPhone. Way better than Twitterific. #

9 hours of sleep. That's the ticket! I tend to erase my sleep deficits on the weekend, which is probably not healthy. #

Getting brunch for the family. #

The Pens situation seems similar to the Mavs this year. Sans the title. #grumble #

Mavs: wow. Just wow. #

At the playground with Willow and Mia. #

Sweet. Car wash guarantee means a free car wash this weekend. Thank you, rain. #

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Reading A Reliable Wife by Goolrick. So far it's plodding and overwritten. The switch to 3rd person omniscient also threw me. Not hopeful… #

Just saw doctor. I sure hope this is a sinus infection and not a new allergy. #

Kids are watching Labyrinth. #

Ugh.. Writing three page internal monologues about lust and desire is not characterization. #

Just walked with the wife. We're both training to run the White Rock Marathon next year. #

Iphone is unstable. Not sure if it's the phone or the fact that I've hacked the shit out of it. Will restore to factory default and test. #

Hrm. Looks like the jailbreak made my phone unstable. Need to test each hacked app. Boo! #

Trying to rebuild my hacked iPhone without making it unstable. I feel like a surgeon. #

So far so good on the iPhone reclamation project. #

I want to live my wife's life. I get the kids ready for school and drive them in while she sleeps in every morning. #

Ah, sleeping in… What a wonderful feeling! #

Dropping Willow off at a classmate's party. #

Bluetooth keyboard and iPhone MS office app (documents To Go) is just like using a laptop. #

Running out to get dinner for the family. #

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Off to LA. #

Going to test my Bluetooth keyboard for my iPhone on this flight. Would be cool if I could write via my iPhone! #

Keyboard with iPhone? Total economy class win! It's much better than struggling with a laptop. #

It probably isn't good that I'm in Santa Monica, California the day after watching 2012. Hahaha. #

Just realized that in the past 28 hours I've eaten exactly one power bar. Luckily, dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Chinois is in 45 minutes. #

Wolfgang Puck's Asian fusion restaurant Chinois was absolutely fantastic last night. One of my new favorites in LA. #

Finally back in Dallas. #

My cat must have missed me. He won't leave my side while I'm working. #

Picking the kids up at school. #

At an interesting point in my novel. Really need to pay a bit more attention to plot now. #

Really can't wait for my Nook. Come on February! #

Going to totally rewrite the last chapter I did. Need to. #

Quick Starbucks run. #

And this is why writing a first draft straight through is the way to go. I'm scrapping a whole chapter. #

Running around with the family. #

Having lunch date with the wife. #

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