Avalonstar

Recapping my second web conference experience at WebVisions, which despite some hiccups, proved to be a new favorite that rivaled SXSW.

A new episode of Live From the 101 drops along with a shiny new website.

A simple blue folder became my unexpected savior in the battle against disorganization.

Revyver is born, my new company that embodies the revival of my entrepreneurial spirit.

Took part in my first car meet with some great company - an unforgettable experience seeing what people can do with their rotary-powered rides.

Hit 10,000 miles on the RX-8 today and it's been a blast every mile of the way.

Took a trip down to Racing Beat's headquarters in Anaheim to pick up some new toys for my RX-8.

Take a trip down memory lane with me as I unearth a treasure trove of logos from my past.

Flock gets a makeover and yours truly had the privilege of being a part of it.

After three squatters and a backorder, I finally got my hands on bryanveloso.com.

GoDaddy can't grab my domain and I'm out $19.

The internet has changed the game when it comes to our identities.

Tired of your boring Mail.app icons?

After 10 amazing months at Facebook, I'm moving on to flex my entrepreneurial muscles and revive my passion for this industry.

Just a quick update while I'm working on sprucing up the place.

Bryan rants about people expecting his site designs to become free WordPress themes, and shares a conversation with Kyle Neath on the difference between a design and a template.

Parallels and my new MacBook Pro have opened the door to the world of Linux for this long-time Windows user.

Never bring up consoles around techies, especially during E3 week, or you'll be bombarded with hardware stats and fanboy arguments that'll make you want to throw a pipe bomb at the group.

A friend of mine was recently fired from her summer internship before she even started - all because of what she wrote on her personal blog.

Facebook just got a whole lot bigger, supporting over 1,000 work networks now.

After months of planning and sleepless nights, Avalonstar v22 - the Aries Project - is finally live!

It's time to bid farewell to a design that's been a part of me for so long.

I've given up on feed readers completely.

A trip down memory lane as I reminisce about my life 10 and 5 years ago, from my shy middle school days to being an accomplished high school senior on the brink of graduation.

If you want to comment on this site, you better follow my rules.

The sun finally showed itself today, and I took full advantage of it to break out of my mental funk.

Met the guys behind ParticleTree, Treehouse Magazine and Wufoo last night - great food and even better conversation.

Turning 23 may seem mediocre, but I'm welcoming it with open arms as my life has already changed so much this year - more conferences, people, websites and projects to come.

Lumpia is more than just a Filipino appetizer, it's a delicious tradition.

The rain seems to have it out for my car, striking every time I think about getting a wash.

Here are a few "rules" I've developed over the years to keep my sanity while instant messaging.

It's time to get nostalgic!

I need your help deciding on a vanity plate for my new RX-8.

After an amazing experience at SXSW, I look back at my less-than-stellar acceptance speech for winning best blog.

Anticipation abounds as I gear up for an epic bowling showdown at SXSW alongside web design legends, promising an unforgettable night of friendly competition and web geek camaraderie.

A look back at some of my original quotations from the avalonstar.net days, little phrases that came to mind during my college years.

So I wrote a book about kittens and CSS.

GM's new "see for yourself" ad campaign is a refreshing change of pace, asking buyers to think for themselves and check out the competition.

Saying goodbye to Odeo and hello to a new home for "The 101," my weekly carcast that's ready for a fresh start—and I want to hear from you!

Yesterday was Jenni's 20th birthday, and we celebrated it with a memorable trip to the Minnesota Zoo - home to an amazing tiger lair where you can come within inches of these majestic felines.

It's not as easy as it used to be - blogging isn't just a "sit down and write" sort of thing anymore.

Just got word from the SXSWi crew that Avalonstar is a finalist in the Best Blog category!

Renting a car under 25 can be a total pain in the ass.

Holy crap, the government did something right for once!

After months of research and indecision, I've finally settled on my new ride - a 2005 Titanium Gray Mazda RX-8.

After a five year hiatus, Dance Dance Revolution is back in the arcades and I couldn't be more excited.

Four jobs, four movies, four places... four of everything.

Looking back at my old LiveJournal, I'm amazed at how much my writing has evolved over the years.

The Aries Project begins - a pioneering change of pace for this site and for me.

Since when did we start calling the men of the law "peace officers"?