I promise I’m not dead February 20, 2008
Posted by mike in rambling.Tags: blogging, life, motorcycle
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Last post: September 27, 2007
Oy. I’m really bad at this blogging thing. I think I’ve finally figured out the main problem – when I want to write, I don’t have time, and when I have time, I don’t want to spend it blogging.
Basically, when I’m at work, and either I’m between tasks, or I’m giving my brain a break, I can think of any multitude of things to write about. I read an article on google reader that catches my interest, or a news story, or my brain wanders off down some random path, and I can think of a multitude of things to write. I don’t lack for words – any of my good friends know that there’s no shortage of words if I’m properly motivated to speak.
When I’m at home, I actually have time to write. The problem, then, is two-fold. One, there are any number of other things to do with my time (tv, computer, video games, eating, talking with friends, etc). Second, I’m no longer properly motivated to write. I’ve already consumed my helping of news, blog articles, and daydreams for the day. The likelihood that I’ll go back and review all of them in order to properly write is precisely zero.
What I’d like is for there to be a technical solution to the problem, especially one that allowed me to buy some new electronic toy. I’ve been tempted by the eee pc lately, a $400 ultra-small laptop. I may still buy one eventually. The thing is, I can’t get around the fundamental problem that I can’t spend my time at work blogging, and I’m not in the right state of mind to blog when I’m home.
There are any number of things that have been going on in my life lately, and one of these days I’ll get around to sharing. The overwhelming task of posting the dreaded “mega-post”, however, has been one of the chief secondary reasons for me not posting. So, I’ll leave you now with a hint at one of the things that’s been going on lately:
Peace out.
Hey Mikey! We’re happy to hear from you whenever you can post.
LOVE the new toy!!!!!! I’ve never ridden on one before, I want to! Does it help cut down on the daily commute? Do you terrifying cut through the lanes of traffic? ahhh!!!!!!!!
I’m hoping to start posting more often, though my motivation continues to be a problem. Oh well.
The motorcycle is a lot of fun, though I’m still new enough at it that it requires a fair amount of concentration – I have to think through everything (shifting, coming to a stop, turning technique, etc). It gets easier all the time.
I have virtually no commute, so I don’t really expect it to cut down on it too much. I haven’t ridden to work yet because I’m not sure I’m ready to deal with traffic just yet. No, I won’t be cutting through lanes of traffic – too many crazies out there in cars talking on their phones while they eat breakfast, shave (or do makeup), while yelling at their kids.