Book Day

Book Day
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Got my summer reading order in from Amazon today. I think I was trained at an early age to want this sort of thing because of the Scholastic Book Club sales they used to do in elementary school.

Paris Pyramid

Paris Pyramid
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
A glass paper weight I got while visiting the city. Interestingly, this was the closest thing I could find to a replica of the Louvre's glass pyramid entrance.

Stop...Panda Time!

Stop...Panda Time!
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Puggles propped up on his stuffed panda.

Tropical Storm Alex Warning Along I-45

Harper's Landing

Harper's Landing
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
The entrance to our neighborhood in The Woodlands as you enter into the area off of I-45.

Hewitt Big Brown Briefcase

Hewitt Big Brown Briefcase
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
The irony was not lost upon me that checking into Hewitt Associates on Gowalla resulted in finding a brown briefcase. In Hewitt's early years, all the consultants were issued heavy brown leather briefcases emblazoned with the Hewitt logo so they could identify fellow Hewitt associates when passing each other in airports around the world.

James Zabiela Performs At Rich's

Puggles, Texas Ranger Soaks Up The Sun

Giant Fountain Of Lake Woodlands

iChocolates On iPhone 4 Launch Day

iPhone 4 Screen 2

iPhone 4 Screen 2
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
With the addition of folders in iOS 4, I went from 11 screens full of apps, down to only 2. Much improved.

iPhone 4 Screen 1

iPhone 4 Screen 1
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Finally got my apps & screens sorted to my liking after a few days of iterative sorting.

Bloody Mary Sundays

Bloody Mary Sundays
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Something of an early Sunday afternoon tradition around the Casa De Western 4.0, as Ashley & I tend to chores and usually grill out.

Follow The Sunshine

Follow The Sunshine
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Puggles shifts positions across the living room during the weekends to maximize sunlight exposure.

Puggles Rolling In The Grass

Puggles Rolling In The Grass
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
He enjoys doing this in the afternoons.

Sculpture Outside Bush International

Sculpture Outside Bush International

Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Kind of reminds me of a crown or water splash.

iPhone 4 Home Screen Day 1

iPhone 4 Home Screen Day 1
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Not set on homescreen organization yet, but we're getting there.

Sunrise Over Lake Woodlands

Sunrise Over Lake Woodlands
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
As seen from behind Building 3 of Hewitt's Woodlands campus.

Star Of Texas

Star Of Texas
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
As seen at the Texas Welcome Center on I-10 as you enter the state from Louisiana.

The Tablet

The Tablet
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Found this item on Gowalla when I checked into the Baton Rouge Apple Store. Seemed fitting.

Cruisin' I-10 In Style

Cruisin' I-10 In Style
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Just a puggle & his koala, crossing state lines like they own the place.

Vending Machines

Vending Machines
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Bringing sugary liquid to the masses, $1.00 at a time.

Technology Obsolescence Informs Accessory Distribution

Technology Obsolescence Informs Accessory Distribution
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Yes, that's an iPod Classic gel case that someone has "sticky noted" to the paper towel dispenser in one of the office kitchens.

Drinks At The Ginger Man

Drinks At The Ginger Man
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Took my brother out to this bar in Rice Village to welcome him home from college for the summer.

iPhone 4 Reservation Success

iPhone 4 Reservation Success
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Didn't have any luck with the Apple or AT&T websites, but I was able to get reservations through the new Apple Store app.

Parisian Fleur De Lis Shield

Parisian Fleur De Lis Shield
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
I picked this up at an antique shop about 8 blocks from the Louvre.  The best part of the purchase was watching the old lady who owned the shop wrap the shield in such a meticulous manner. It was done so slowly and with amazing precision.

Koala Cuddling

Koala Cuddling
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Puggles lounging on his throne with his stuffed koala.

Sonic The Hedgehog Ice Cream

Sonic The Hedgehog Ice Cream
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Would've preferred the chocolate/vanilla Mickey Mouse Bars I loved as an 8 year old, but this Sonic incarnation was still quite refreshing.

TEDx Houston

TEDx Houston
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
This inspiring conference was a great way to spend a Saturday.

Jazz In Central Park

Jazz In Central Park
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Watching the Joe Carmouche Band perform at the weeky jazz show at Market Street.

Badges? Badges?

Badges? Badges?
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
You know the rest.

Disembodied CEO

Disembodied CEO
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
No one really seems to question the mask of our CEO hanging in my cubicle.

Open House To Open Table

Open House To Open Table
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Yes, subject line proximity amuses me.

Puggles Digests The Chemical Brothers

Puggles Digests The Chemical Brothers
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
It's true: my dog has better taste in music than you.

Microwaves

Microwaves
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Lunch time in the heart of corporate America.

WWDC 2010

WWDC 2010
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Count the Westerns in for a 32GB Black & 16GB White come June 24th.

Dinner In Bryan, Texas

Dinner In Bryan, Texas
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
This place served a pretty mean ribeye.

Sprint HTC EVO 4G

Sprint HTC EVO 4G
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
The microwave meal-esque packaging of my buddy Evan's new Android super phone.

The JetaBar at Casa De Western 4.0

The JetaBar at Casa De Western 4.0
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Having a cocktail with Ashley after work.

1664 In Texas

1664 In Texas
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Turns out the liquor store down the street from my office carries the beer I enjoyed all last week in Paris.

You Failed Me Again AT&T

You Failed Me Again AT&T
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Full 3G coverage, and yet...

Electrical Tape & Coins

Electrical Tape & Coins
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
A stress fracture on my Skullcandy headphones encouraged me to go MacGyver, and fashion a splint to keep its shape.

The Bird Takes Flight

The Bird Takes Flight
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
I see this particular bird almost every day. He tends to fly away when I have tall people walking with me.

Sophistication Is His Middle Name

Sophistication Is His Middle Name
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
At what point does one say, "You know, this is the image I want to portray as I drive down the street"?

Storage Is Cheap

Storage Is Cheap
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
Why delete anything when you can get 2TB at this price?

Paws In The Air

Paws In The Air
Originally uploaded by Juston Western
The little guy was exhausted after our trip back to Texas.