January 2004

Futureproofing Myself

January 30, 2004

Love: the ultimate futureproofing. It's ambiguous, general, and utterly impossible to apply to real-world, categorized situations. But it's the only way to truly succeed and be happy, and you can rest assured that if it is applied in every question and decision, it will not fail.

Futureproofing My Work

In my search for truth in all aspects of life, I tend to look for patterns and systems that will allow me to go beyond mere philosophy and actually apply principles to each day. My passion lies not in the creation of statutes, but in the aid of a successful lifestyle.

Contrarian Design

January 14, 2004

I do a lot of things differently than most people. Compared to most in my high school, I was different to leave the state for college. In college, I was different to have priorities above just grades. Unlike most who...Continue reading...

The happiness meme

It is fascinating to me that nearly all my areas of interest are currently pointing in the same direction--toward happiness.

Why I Design

The reason I want to be a designer and not an engineer has to do with the way each of the professions' products are used. The goal of an engineer is to create a product that is absolutely the best...Continue reading...

I Want to be Your Neighbor

January 04, 2004

Once again, I saw a special on Fred Rogers ("Mr." Rogers to most of us); once again I cried like a baby. Something about this man's actions and mannerisms is so impressive and inspiring that it breaks down my jaded...Continue reading...

An Autotelic New Year

January 03, 2004

Normally this time of year I've put together a short list of things I "resolve" to do in the coming year. I call them my "New Year's resolve-to-do Things". Of course, this lasts all of a week before I lose...Continue reading...