My usual bartender said something to me that finally opened my eyes. He said “Time is the enemy of us all.”
The more I think of this, the more I find that it’s true on my part as well. I’ve been ever so content to skate through life with no ambition, or responsibility. All the time while I was going on with such nonchalance, I’ve been missing out on so many things. People who I’ve graduated high school with have graduated college, started their careers and families while I’m just now getting started. It’s with clarity today when I realized that time is the mortal enemy.
To not acknowledge this by showing the same debonair attitude that I’ve had (until now), is unabashed folly.
Published at May 15, 2008
in General.
I’m forgoing ScribeFire today and blogging from work in my Boss-Ain’t-Lookin’ time. My thoughts for today are generally settled on a new scheme for my blog. Not a hustle, but a color pattern. My blog (http://www.jonmadon.net for you Facebook note readers) is a WordPress blog running the K2 theme. Nice theme, but my only gripe is that the default colors are a little bland.
So, my friends, here is my question. Does anyone know of a website or graphic design tool that points out complimentary colors? Comment or e-mail me! (Or get me to follow you using Twitter!)
I’ve never really sat down to make plans for school. I’ve always figured out my next move without thought to, say, three moves ahead. For example, I’ve changed my major every time I’ve had a spurt of inspiration to return to school. From English Education (ironic, since I can barely speak English) to Dance (just kidding) to Computer Science. Each time, I run into a brick wall of my own lack of preparation.
Not just in planning, I guess, but also in my high school preparation. I was not what you would call a Straight A student by any stretch of the imagination. To be perfectly honest, if I didn’t receive an F, it’s almost as if I wasn’t trying hard enough. I did eventually graduate high school (in four and a half years) by the skin of my teeth. It has begun to dawn on my however that the experience (or lack thereof) is beginning to bite me. My math, for instance, is horrible. I’ve tried twice to pass a remedial algebra class at BCC with no luck. I’m facing my third attempt now, but if I don’t make it, I’ll have to take the class at another institution.
This is more then just a little daunting to me. So much so, in fact, that I question whether I should go back to school at all. Giving up at this point in time would mean accepting my fate and looking for the highest paying job I can get without a college degree. There’s the rub, though. That I can get. The economy being what it is, it doesn’t look good from my standpoint. Too many factors working against me from my credit to my weight.
So sometimes I catch myself wondering if the only long-term plans for college I’ll make is quitting college.
My hands hurt and rheumatoid arthritis (I think that’s what it’s called) runs in the family. I sure hope this isn’t the case now as it means I would most certainly have to quit blowing glass.
In light of the subject line, I think I’m going to clear up two three points:
- Yes, I finally broke down and purchased a webcam.
- No, I’m not whoring myself out to YouTube. Yet.
- Yes, if I do find out how to make lightsaber special effects, I will film it in my living room.
That being said, it’s really isn’t all that much. It’s a Creative Live! Cam. I bought it for the price of a hangover at my local cheap gin joint, and it really isn’t all that flashy. It will serve my purposes. Even if I haven’t figured out what those purposes are.
Oh, by the way, welcome to the House of Bawlz.
It’s late, I’m going to sleep now.
-Stand back, I’m going to try SCIENCE!
