Where is my mind?
It has been far too long since I updated this so-called "weblog". It came as little surprise that I was the object of scorn and derision at all of the computer-gnome Christmas parties in the last few weeks. But a new year is upon us now! I will do my best to update these annals with something interesting, perhaps weekly or semi-monthly. And yes, I will fix the pictures.
The key reason for the dearth of new writing at this site is, of course, my returning to work in September. It's not that I never have a half hour free in the day, it's more that my job is mentally overwhelming. When I've got things to do, there's usually no time for procrastination, and when the things are done, I no longer have a mind for writing. I refresh myself by going swimming or doing some other physical activity, not by thinking more. In fact, since our return from England I barely ever write for my own interest, read for my own interest, or do really anything at all to expand my mind or spirit. Even my body is failing -- I may appear to you to be fit but the mental tension is carrying over into everything else. Can my brain be killing me?
Luckily, I've learned in the last year that one's mind and soul should not be wasted doing things that suck. Everyone under 30 will acknowledge the truth of this, repeating mantras such as "Do what you enjoy and the money will follow", but I think that for the most part these are fanciful expressions, not action plans. If you're like me, you know several people over 40 (and some under) who are trying to convince you that living in Suck is good enough if it gives you a six-figure income and a townhouse in the valley. Perhaps you don't know such people. Perhaps you do. In either case I hope that you will choose happiness.
The (admittedly few) people who read this may wonder what the hell the third paragraph of this post has to do with the first two. To me it's all related. The important point is that updating this page is a good creative outlet. It is something I want to keep wanting to do. So I'm doing it.
posted by Gned the Gnome @ 9:55 pm
3 Comments
3 Comments:
Glad to have you back Gned!
I agree with all you say - the body and mind are a temple, and you must divert the soul as well as the body. Similar reasoning has led to my recent abandonment of online poker: it is far too similar a mental exercise to my work for me to derive much enjoyment from it when I return home from each long day of drudgery. It is far better to exercise (at least in theory).
Happy New Year to both you and Ms. Muppet! I hope you had a happy 10th - did you receive a ro-bot made from tin or aluminium?
The Gnome returns!
Hmmm...I've sort of found the opposite in terms of which age groups are more likely to do things that suck. The older I get, the more I am bothered by doing sucky things. I find older folks are more likely to realize the value of their time, their life, and not want to waste in on crappy pursuits. But then, I don't spend much time around folks who earn six figure salaries.
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