Want

For the moment, let's forgo the shameful sensations of materialism. Recall a time in your life when you had to decide between possessing one of two material things.

Maybe the cost of either one or the other is so great that you can only afford one. Then some might say, "It isn't a forever type of decision. You might go with one for a while, sell it, and then try the other". But we can't guarantee that you can sell it, let alone for a reasonable amount.

Maybe at some point you might be able to possess both. The question lingers as to whether you will still enjoy either of them by the time you receive the second.

Maybe you simply settle with what you have. You're happy with your lot and can do without the expense of either choice.

Maybe you waffle and cannot come to a final decision. The prospect of owning each of these fine fine things draws you in, and you speculate on the experiences to be had with each. The question continues to linger and your mind is constantly preoccupied with materialistic thoughts. It makes you want to decide on the issue so that you won't have to worry about it any longer, but at the same time, you are afraid to commit to one thing, afraid that you will be disappointed.

What's the resolution?

You must make a decision, and you cannot continue to waffle because it will affect your mindset about the more important matters in your life. Stop speculating and do something. Your mindset will change when you arrive at a decision. You will have a new vantage point with which to evaluate your next choices. Also, you must remember to keep the greater scope of things in mind. It will not be the end of all things once you settle on the decision. We can always continue in other directions afterwards. Should you be disappointed with your decision, you have now learned more about the world and yourself and you will have gained something very valuable. Your disappointment is not, by any means, a terrible cost to pay for the insight you have gained.

Stop thinking. Start doing. The details will work themselves out later.

YMCK.

CISSS Logo in the Works

Our club is in danger!

Well, sort of. After Bryce posted his [NSFW] highly questionable logo entry, it is the latest of two official (?) entries so far. No, no no no no no. That can't be our logo. That's just wrong. [NSFW] Danica Patrick is a much better fit.

So, I'm setting off on a great adventure to save our club (ie.: Design a practical logo). I will post my work in progress on this blog.

The contest ends at midnight on the 11th.

Honestly, There's a Reason for This Post

I need to bring my blog back online.

On Wednesday I am participating in a large mock interview and networking event. In wake of this I realized that I don't have a website currently. Don't get me wrong; I do have an interest in web design and applications. In fact, the latest project I completed (for a web design course) was never hosted online, but rather viewed and evaluated offline. My final mark in the course was an A, for those still in doubt.

I built from scratch, owned and maintained a personal blog site (and its graphics) at age 16. According to my colleagues, it had a very simple, "zen" feel to it. The colour scheme was light blue on white. I used to draw lots and had an artwork page with thumbnail links to each piece. I kept blog entries and journal writings on a regular basis.

Back to the present. Since I don't currently have a website, I want to revive my blog so that I can place a link on my business cards. Another way for employers to reach me. The other reason to revive it is honesty - I'm not pretending that I have been keeping a website or blog all along, but I am going to make an effort to continue keeping one now that I have recognized my mistake.

Why didn't I keep posting? If you couldn't tell by now, I gave this blog no real direction - It was merely a place to keep my musings in a neat little Web-bundle.

Will that change? We'll see. I might end up building a new site and keeping this one as is. Or this blog might see some real direction.

If you have one, your website or blog is valuable. Keep it up.