Field Notes

Tom Bihn's ID bag carries a day's travel essentials with room to spare - perfect for minimalist journeys.

Columbus has quirky video stores - this one's location made shopping for 90-degree heat rather intense.

Columbus apartment lacks shampoo but drowning in conditioner; a mile walk to groceries in 90-degree heat.

12-hour travel day with iPhone music and anime - battery lasted the entire journey despite heavy use.

New job keeps me busy and traveling for three weeks straight; mornings at gym, free afternoons, no wife.

First day jitters despite eight years of ATG expertise - home office ready, gym session planned, nerves intact.

Friends brought iPhones like tech Santa - activation smooth, impressed with device despite minor wish list.

Writing from new iPhone: amazing device with few flaws; mp3 ringtones and AIM support would be nice.

After four and a half years at Cingular, the final day arrives with mixed emotions - goodbye comfort and expertise, hello uncertainty and growth.

New laptop setup requires patience, but the payoff of a personalized productive environment is worth the long night ahead.

Decluttering the house reveals just how much unused stuff accumulates - soon-to-be garage sale treasures destined for new homes.

A motorcycle ride to Snoqualmie Falls with friends beats any office day; perfect weather makes for perfect memories.

Going away party fun gives way to a mediocre Fantastic Four movie - proof that home entertainment trumps the cinema experience.

A horrifying multi-car pileup on I-405 underscores life's fragility just before celebrating workplace goodbyes on Friday.

Bash rsync scripts keep backups and remote MacBook storage in sync via cron - set ssh keys and forget.

Balancing handoff meetings and motorcycle commutes while preparing for a major life transition proves daily challenges keep you sharp.

Fresh camera roll captures a tree house moment that steals the show; creative pursuits deserve more frequent attention.

Four Starbucks stops and 24 pounds lost since January prove that consistency compounds - whether it's coffee runs or fitness gains.

Installing a wall shelf at midnight becomes a comedy of errors, but an organized workspace makes those upside-down struggles worthwhile.

Salmon dinner and a major book purge transform cluttered shelves into curated spaces - proof that less stuff equals more peace.