Monthly Archives: June 2011

Rose

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Brian Pressman

I saw this rose outside of my apartment this morning.  It looked just perfect in the morning sunlight.

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Flag Case Came

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Brian Pressman

A few weeks ago on Father’s day I finally got around to ordering a case for my Grandfather’s burial flag.  He passed away four years ago and because of his service was honored with a military burial and the flag … Continue reading →

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Workout of the Day

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Brian Pressman

So yesterday my coworker Noa invited me to run up and down the Santa Monica stairs with her and her friend.   How could I say no? The stairs are pretty long, but nothing like Koko Head that I use to … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Tacos Baja

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Brian Pressman
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Dave, I missed ya buddy!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Brian Pressman

My old buddy Dave from Hawaii stopped by LA today.  We use to be really good friends back in Hawaii but haven’t seen each other much in the past five years as he was in Tokyo and I was in … Continue reading →

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Another Friday at EIM

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Brian Pressman

Last day was beer cart day so what would this Friday bring? Hot Dogs.  Yay Long line… but it was such a nice day no one minded.

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Plumeria at Costco!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Brian Pressman

  Wish I had a yard/garden…

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Chicken Mole Dinner

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Brian Pressman

  Really like this

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Eggplant Parm Dinner

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Brian Pressman

  No paleo here!  Just nice Italian goodness (& a cheap but tasty bottle of wine from Trader Joe’s).

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My t-shirt arrived

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Brian Pressman

I won this at the Chinese meet up a few weeks ago. Shrimp, Fly, Rice.  HA.

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Workout of the Day

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Brian Pressman

3 rounds: 50 double unders 25 2 for 1 wall balls #20lbs time: 19m3s.  Hell, hell, hell.  This one sucked big time.

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A Hawaiian flower & a Taiwan Beer

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Brian Pressman

        Two notables from yesterday: A flower & a beer. Ha.

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Friday=office beer day

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Brian Pressman
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New Addition

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Brian Pressman

Found this on Craigslist for $45 bucks.  It is just the thing I need to hold all my wine bottles and provide space for my plants.  Seems very sturdy and well made (it weights a ton).  Yay. Birthday present.

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Surfing At Sunset Beach

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Brian Pressman

Always try to catch at least one wave each year on both my birthday and New Years.  Woke up at 5am to beat the crowds at Sunset Beach in Malibu.   I didn’t stay too long since it was cold and … Continue reading →

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New Friends

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Brian Pressman

Decided that my tank cycle is far enough along to support a few new fish.  These are 3 of the balloon mollies.  I now have 3 platties, 3 mollies, and 5 zebra danios.

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A little slice of Hawaii in Santa Monica

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Brian Pressman

    It seems everyone I know in LA is going to or in Hawaii right now.  Sort of makes me miss Honolulu a bit more than usual.  While walking home a few days ago I noticed that a neighbor … Continue reading →

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Got my baby back!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Brian Pressman

  Along with the Bruins winning the Cup, I got another wonderful birthday present today:  my truck is all fixed. Here is the before picture: And after:

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Valley Crest 1/2 Marathon (trail)

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Brian Pressman

My second trail race: the Valley Crest 1/2 Marathon. I felt a lot better today which I attribute to 1. getting a more sleep in the days leading up to the race and better pacing. I started out in the … Continue reading →

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In & Out Came to EIM Today

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Brian Pressman

One of our bosses treated the office to In & Out today.  What a wonderful sight to see parked downstairs: the In & Out truck. A beautiful addition to my workstation: a double double.

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