Tuesday, January 31, 2006

I'd rather have this bottle in front of me.....

Message_In_A_Bottle_by_plasticastle (12K)Well I've spent my afternoon preparing the ground for my move back to Blogger and I bet you can't tell that I've done a single thing. That's OK because I've mostly been trying to make it easier for me to create a post. One of the most valuable lessons I got from 360° was discovering what I didn't like about their blog format. I understand what they're trying to do, but I need more flexibility. Maybe flexibility isn't the word I'm looking for but I know what I need, and what's more, I feel like I'm getting it.

Part of working on the blog has been going over my old posts. Its a wonder I'm not a complete basket case. Especially if you take into account the preceding has only been what I've found the energy to document. Its difficult to experience, its difficult to write about, its difficult to read. What I decided to do is steal an idea from they kids on the 360° team. I've added a section on the left for posts I'd like to highlight. If you're not familiar with Blogger they normally have a section there that lists your most recent posts, which may or may not be your favorites. 27006RDL (14K)I realize
if its difficult for me to read its gotta be hell for anybody who might blunder upon my blog using the Bloggers random button.

Its really odd, but for some reason I feel like I've moved from a nice furnished apartment to an empty studio on the wrong side of town. There are so many people on Blogger and blogging in general that blogging is like floating a message in a bottle, only the ocean looks like a wine cellar and sounds like a crowded cocktail party. I feel like a crasher.

Friday, January 27, 2006

My Return

Guinness (2K)Hmmmmmm well I'm back to Blogger after quite some time away. If you've been visiting and wondering what happened to me its not as bad as you might think, but its pretty close. I'm not dead, but things have gone from bad to worse. Mostly, I've been silent on the whole issue. I did visit Yahoo 360° for a few months, and you can view all my entries there through the link on my side panel. In all it was a very educational experience.

I have learned just crap loads about HTML! I tore down my entire Geocities and started from scratch. I think it looks much better, but of course I intend on making more changes. Other than relief from boredom I'm not sure what I'm looking for. I guess I know when I get there.

I've learned a lot about Blogging too. I didn't understand the blog world, and contrary to popular belief I'm not really inclined toward the shameless art of selfpromotion. which is what I think most of the blog world consist of. I am still trying to blog though, so maybe I'm mistaken.

This is just a small test for my first post here. You forget a lot after a long time. If you stop by to visit I'd appreciate a message.