2012 - Juan Manuel Maldonado


by Juan Maldonado - December 26 2012

Baby musings

As far as things go, we are in the home stretch. As of today, my wife is at 38 weeks. The nursery is becoming populated with baby items and the most adorable onesies in the history of onesies. My wife is experiencing all the kicks and shifts that babies do in the womb, which are… [CONTINUE]


A simple Ruby on Rails app

The challenge A few months ago, I took a Rails design challenge from Robby Russell and Gary Blessington at Planet Argon to create a simple Ruby on Rails app that meets the following criteria: A user should be able to upload a file intended for a recipient. The recipient should receive an email message with… [CONTINUE]


Maldonado Family Reunion

Last year, my sister set a Facebook event for Sunday, August 13th, which would have been my grandfather Jose Luis’ 100th birthday, for a Maldonado family reunion. It was a small get-together of my family; only about 50 were in attendance. Yes, that’s small compared to the full numbers. This was a very hot weekend so… [CONTINUE]


Trombone rendering – Blender 3D

  I decided to do a trombone rendering. This is one of the instruments that I played in high school. I was primarily a baritone horn player but I was told that if I wanted to be a more well-rounded musician and one who maybe got occasional work, I should learn to play the trombone. Outside of Gustav… [CONTINUE]


Redesign

If you’re just now joining us, this above is what my website used to look like. It got me an A for my final individual project and did what it was supposed to, but now it’s time for some new sexiness. And now, it’s time to be mindless for a few more days until I… [CONTINUE]


Mt. St. Helens and Johnston Ridge Observatory

Quite an amazing short trip. I’ve lived in this area for 11 years and I finally made the 90 minute drive up to the Johnston Ridge Observatory. I usually complain about my stock zoom lens but not today. I am parched. Time for a beer and relaxation.  


Blender 3D still life scene and my wedding

  I decided to create a Blender 3D still life scene but couldn’t decide what to do. This is the end result. My wife and I didn’t get a wedding cake. We didn’t do the funky chicken, there was no bouquet tossing. There was a bouquet, an absurdly beautiful one designed and generously gifted by my wife’s cousin… [CONTINUE]