O-blog-atory Remarks

I would start this blog off with some mention of how long its been since I last posted anything, or how I'm sure I'll change my ways, but I really can't find any remark befitting of my feelings about it. Sure, there's some tinge of guilt in there somewhere, but its predominantly unfounded given that I've heard no complaints for my online absence. Okay, blog absence; anyone on facebook could tell you that I've been plenty active in the online world.

The problem with blogging has been a lack of inspiration. I enter the address, I sign in, and then what? I sit and type a few lines, scrap them, type a few more, and eventually give up for lack of something genuinely interesting to say. I'd like to have one of those blogs that provide insightful information. It would be wonderful to consistently produce well written and entertaining sagas for the few family members and friends that read this. I suppose it comes down to the enjoyment of dreaming that I am a talented, revered, and, most importantly, well-known writer.

That's really been a problem with "choosing a profession"; it makes me think that I have to leave everything else; like writing. The other talents I would like to perfect include drawing, crafting, sewing, painting, cooking, and singing. I know that I don't really have to leave them behind, but its hard to balance it all out. Balance has never been one of my strengths.

I can fall over when I'm standing still. Its impressive. Really.

My holiday at home always causes a bit more introspection than is probably wise; to much down-time, perhaps. Introspection, in my case, breeds doubt. I wonder if I'm doing the right thing. That sounds vague, because it applies to just about every "thing". I wonder if I've chosen the right career path, the right place to accomplish that, the right place to live, the right things to eat, the right computer to buy... Oh yeah, didn't I tell you? My computer died on me yesterday.

When I say died, I don't mean a total lack of functionality. Its still on, its still running, but the screen is very dark and the battery will no longer charge. I'm of the opinion that these are related problems. Perhaps the worst part about it is that I just bought a new battery and charger three months ago. I take that back, its frustrating, but naming the worst part about this is actually rather difficult. Might be the fact that I am bemoaning the loss of a 6-year-old laptop, instead. Might be that it couldn't have figured out it was on its last legs two weeks ago when I could still get a new computer up and running by the time the winter quarter began. It might just be the fact that I am so infuriated by something so stupid!

The holidays, generally speaking, were pleasant. I would like to say that I have felt pleasant during their duration, but that would be a lie.

Either way, the weather has been fantastic.