Birthday
Yesterday, January 15, was my 17th birthday. We get a holiday – no school – for my birthday: Monday ;) They do it every year.
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Computer in my room
Having a computer in my room reminds me of a huge phase of my life which I’d almost forgotten. Before I used AOL (I think), I used Prodigy. It wasn’t even an internet service – it was their own Prodigy software and their own services and content. It had online games and stuff. I used…Continue Reading…
Judging and Perceiving
This preference pair describes how we naturally approach life. Judging students seem to have built-in clocks and are able to plan out their work and work their plan. Perceiving students live more in the moment, taking a spontaneous approach to life. They are not lazy or irresponsible by nature. Instead, they understand that being flexible…Continue Reading…
Infinity’s House
Excerpt from Infinity’s House by Ellen McLaughlin But we don’t need the thing to win the war. We’ve as good as won the war already. And as for saving the world, well, what comes to mind is Alfred Nobel thinking that when he invented dynamite he was going to end human warfare – I know…Continue Reading…
What if?
Not to be arrogant or anything, but if I die in some kind of accident, I can’t help but wonder… What if I hadn’t? (If I ever do – and I realize, chances are not good.) I like to invent things. I want to keep on top of other developments. What if I would have…Continue Reading…
American Cancer Society’s 24 Hour Relay for Life
Last weekend, I participated in the American Cancer Society’s 24 hour “Relay for Life”. It was a pretty neat experience. I donated $100, so I got a free t-shirt and 3 meal tokens (for lunch, dinner, and breakfast). I didn’t eat breakfast on Sunday morning (since I left quickly to go to church), so I…Continue Reading…