Wednesday, June 30, 2010

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.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

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



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

Monday, June 21, 2010

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.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

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.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Sunday, June 13, 2010

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.

Friday, June 04, 2010

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.

Thursday, June 03, 2010