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Software developer, photographer.

Feel free to blog my photos - just please drop me a note so I can check out your blog. Also, feel free to favorite my photos, invite me to groups, add me as a contact, etc. :-)

My photos are also available for purchase for commercial use - please contact me if you're interested.

25 Random Facts About Me

1. I love photography. This should come as no surprise.

2. I don’t mind doing repetitive tasks.

3. I can eat lots of high-calorie junk food, yet not gain any weight. Maybe some pharmaceutical company is secretly testing some weight control drug on me?

4. I can’t stand the idea of going to a gym to work out. When I feel that I need exercise, I’d rather do yard work, work on home remodeling projects, split firewood, or hike up a mountain.

5. I like to put my feet up and mess around at work, but I do get my job done nonetheless.

6. The vast majority of the time, I have gotten excellent ratings in my performance reviews at the various jobs I’ve had throughout my life.

7. I was born in Canada, my family moved to Schaumburg, Illinois when I was three, and moved to the San Diego area when I was 15.

8. I like warm – even HOT weather! Just as long as it’s not humid at the same time. I’d rather be in the desert at 105° than be shivering at 40°!

9. While I have acceptable vision in both of my eyes, I only see out of one eye at a time – I cannot see though both eyes simultaneously. Because of this, I have poor depth perception. This is also probably why I have no fear of heights.

10. I am mildly autistic.

11. I have a VERY difficult time talking and driving at the same time – more so when I’m talking to a passenger in the car with me than when I’m talking on my cell phone.

12. I can’t stand flaky people and/or fair-weather friends.

13. I love what I do for a living: software development. I prefer to continue to become more advanced in software development than move into management.

14. I love the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Salton Sea. And I love Angie. NOT in this order!

15. Once I hear a song that I like, I will listen to it several times in a row – for several days. If it’s a decent song, why NOT listen to it repeatedly?

16. I really like the idea of time travel. And I love movies that involve time travel. The Back to the Future trilogy is one of my favorites.

17. I am nocturnal. I have never been an early riser. I am irritable if I have to get out of bed early. I can think the clearest and feel the most inspired late at night. A cop once harassed me and accused me of being a tweeker (meth user) because I was out for a walk late at night (insomnia) and was very talkative when questioned. I’ve never used any stimulants other than caffeine.

18. I did NOT enjoy my Jr. high and high school years, to put it mildly.

19. I used to have long hair and usually put it in a ponytail.

20. I can be very resourceful when I need to be – both at work and away from work. I’ve been called “MacGyver” more than a few times.

21. Many things in my life have just happened on their own – without much effort on my part. I met my wife Angie online by chance – it was NOT via a dating service and I wasn’t really looking at the time. Most of the better jobs I’ve gotten were by employers contacting ME. When I put a LOT of EFFORT into finding a girlfriend, I never got anywhere. Some things just happen. Sometimes slacking pays off. :-)

22. Meeting Angie was the best thing that ever happened to me. <3

23. I can’t stand hypocritical people or people with holier than thou attitudes.

24. I think the word n00b is a fun word.

25. I like wearing shorts and sandals nearly every day. (No surprise.)

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Contacts (1,691)

jess.kaiser Jess Kaiser
Esteban Julio... No real name given
Cesar Deida Cesar Deida
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Scars And Their Stories 331 photos, 472 members
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Flip Flops 1,235 photos, 677 members
Time Lapse Videos 5,011 photos, 2,255 members
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Top 30 Christmas Lights 118 photos, 201 members
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Testimonials (24)

J/G says:

"Another great icon of Flickr!Mirrorblogging,Futab,and West Coast shots out of this world!And a kind and considerate soul who makes me laugh on a regular basis!
Very good visit here!"

14th March, 2009
Bill's_Eye_View says:

"I like the way Kevin keeps his flickr friends up to date with his play-by-play stream from his day trips, weekenders, and full tilt vacations. It is a pleasure one shouldn't miss. Also his web cam things. Who can touch that? Hope to enjoy them for years to come."

7th February, 2009
cabrillo1542 says:

"Your photos of the abandoned Mt Laguna AFS were wonderful. They brought back memories that were more than 30 years old. I thought of comrades and coworkers that I've lost touch for decades.

As Bob Hope used to say, "Thanks for the memories!""

28th June, 2008
In Memory of Maureen says:

"Before I met Kevin I thought slacking was a sign of laziness and a lack of motivation. Now, I see slacking as an art and a way of life. Showing the Man who the real boss is! hahaha Kevin taught me that hard work pays off over time, slacking pays off right away.

Kevin is an awesome friend and I hope one day to meet him in person and share a beer.. or like 73 or whatever. An awesome person indeed."

9th December, 2007
mezarc da diva says:

"finally! someone in flickr that i can relate to when it comes to slacking at work! viva los slworkers!!!"

1st November, 2007
urbanmom says:

"Whether he's slacking, eating take out, photographing the moon, or climbing a mountain, Kevin's photostream is definitely one to watch. His telescopic photos are some of the best i've seen, and I always visit to see if he has new celestial bodies posted. Kevin also seems to be a nice person who always takes the time to comment, or say hello!"

16th September, 2007
Dea©on Blues Three Point OH! says:

"The king Slacker... an inspiration to all..

Now if he would only keep the legs of his shorts dry the world could move forward."

5th July, 2007
Bombass says:

"I enjoy living vicariously thru slworking2's lunch adventures."

1st May, 2007
frogdog* says:

"He is our Sleader to worship in the Church of Slackness.
To follow his prime example and to preach unto others the worthiness of following him.
SLEADER AKHBAR!"

9th January, 2007
wizardjks [busy partying b back soon] says:

"He's the #1 slacker
i bet he writes that in his resume lolz

truly a helpful and friendly person!"

1st January, 2007
austrianpsycho says:

"!!!! Excellent ¡¡¡¡"

31st December, 2006
morgrar says:

"Sweet. Moving right along with Slworking ;)"

26th December, 2006
Tim and Carolyn says:

"I wouldn't be the slacker I am today if it weren't for Kevin. Thanks Kevin!"

19th December, 2006
5olly says:

"LAZY"

7th November, 2006
CheeseDuck03 says:

"Everything I know of slacking I've leared from him!"

26th October, 2006
Earl - What I Saw 2.0 says:

"Slacking, deservedly recognized as the art form it is. A man on a mission is always a force with which to be reckoned; and you will meet one here, in the unfolding annals of his daily life at work.

Dilbert weeps."

14th September, 2006
Alex Neil says:

"Kevin slacks so much, he didn't know what a n00b was 'til I came around!"

1st July, 2006
Arthur of Alcoholica says:

"Ive known Kevin for probabluy a year now and he's a real cool guy and a great promoter of slacking at work! Top notch friend but the corporate worlds worst nightmare in a good way, for us fellow slackers at least! =D"

23rd June, 2006
G.R.G. says:

"This man is awesome! He may be slacker but he is an ultimate slacker! Thats what makes him awesome! Hes always relaxing and living easy! Keep it up!"

17th June, 2006
cell105 says:

"Slacker Extraordinaire!!! I only wish I could get away with slacking at work the way he does!"

17th June, 2006
remmy says:

"my only colleague who slack across da planet... Master of The Slacker World!!!!"

6th June, 2006
Eric + Cheese says:

"This guy made slacking cool!"

24th May, 2006
frogmuseum2 says:

"What can I say? He's my hero. The ultimate Slacker. Iconic. A great inspiration to corporate America. Legendary. Think of Homer writing the Iliad with feet propped up, hands clasped behind his head, staring into space. In fact, that's what this stream is: the slIliad. I'd continue with this, but it's beginning to seem like work. Back to my break."

14th April, 2006
carloscappaticci says:

"He's some crazy guy who collects photos of people slacking off in work. I believe he has a lot of photos on there like this one of me drinking a beer wrapped in a company mousepad for disguise - www.flickr.com/ph..."

2nd March, 2006