Ruined for Life
I have to give a nod to the website,Ruined for Life. Although I haven't browsed the whole thing, what I've seen I liked, especially the cool organization. I'm in Internet heaven! The site gives new meaning to the word homepage. Why aren't all bloggers as creative and fresh as this (probably because we don't have hours to spend on the computer)? I also particularly like the stereo system which offers great background music for my online QT. Also, a special bonus for the link to online Settlers of Catan which I'm avoiding because I can't get addicted. Why is it that you never hear of some things until the first time and then it's as if there's a whole universe of people that know about it and you've been in the dark the whole time? Anyway, check out the site and tell me what you think.
I was already thinking the orange look was getting stale (although orange is still my favorite color!), but this site has convinced me to rethink my own design and try for something more stylish and sleek. So, I'm accepting ideas and suggestions.
Also, I'm having a delima about a decision for school... I have to decide about doing a project that I've wanted to do for a long time and is easy, comfortable, and has a high probability of success, OR I can try something I've been interested in only recently, that is challenging, new, difficult, and has a higher probability of failure. Both are valuable, and can help my future career in different ways. So what do I do?
Have you seen the movie Tin Cup? Your dilemna touches on what I call the Tin Cup question. I hate it when people who spoil movies, and I can't wholeheartedly endorse the movie because 1. It's been a long time since I've seen it, and 2. I think I remember that the sex quotient is gratuitous. But I think your overall reaction after watching that movie might tell me a lot about what I'd want to offer in advice about this question.
I have seen Tin Cup, but I don't remember a specific "Tin Cup question." I seem to remember liking the movie, although I'm not really a Rene Rousso fan. (By the way, Happy Gilmore was the best golf movie ever, followed by Caddy Shack.)
The whole movie is really about the question of life that you bring up about your project. In Tin Cup terms: do you go for the really amazing shot since you really believe that you can do it, or do you lay up and be sure to win the U.S. Open? Since you've seen the movie, you know what Kevin Costner chooses, and the dramatic results. Most people have a strong feeling in response to his choice and the results, one way or the other. Do you remember how you felt?
i am not necessarily one whose advice should be taken in making school related decisions, but i would generally vote for the new and challenging
:-)
on another unrelated note, what is this online settlers? we play a lot of online scrabble at work and it is the best...
Hey- thanks for the compliment and comments on my site... you made my day.
And I would DEFINITELY recommend going the Tin Cup route too - anything that is worth your time to do is bound to be more on the challenging side anyway, and you'll probably grow more from it... unless of course the "new challenge" involves juggling chainsaws or other sharp, cutting objects. Great site, and for the record: I'm a fan of orange.