Day 13

Spring break ended today everybody came back to school and stretched their brains. The people are all looking a little tired and less rejuvenated than you'd expect from people who've just gotten off a break. Most of the people however didn't tell me stories of how they managed to get a great break. Most everyone talked about how much they had to work over break. It seems break was just catch-up time.

I'm certain that people have a lot of nothing going on. Everybody's busy with nothing because each and everyone of them didn't do anything over the break despite having worked the whole time. Busy work. Not my idea.

Day 12 A link

Here's a link. You might have to go back to the beginning to read the whole thing. http://www.tor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=comic&id=58569

I like stories that completely wrap themselves up. Open endings don't let you move on. You stick with the characters wondering what will happen next. There's more things to explore and be.

When I read a story often I feel that I fall into the role of a protagonist. Same with shows. I can't watch embarrassing moments because I'll feel like I just did that. It's weird. So when something doesn't end itself. I feel like I have to let a piece of me go...

Day 11

This is just me thinking and I don't have evidence or proof but here's my thought for the day. We are going to lose the need for money. We can do more with less people, and new jobs aren't being created as fast as humanity is growing. Money isn't backed by anything anymore and of the thousands I've made and spent cold hard cash hasn't been a tenth of that.

People need a chance to make money to live and we aren't creating ways to do that. So either we get them a way or money will by necessity have to leave. I'm not advocating a different way but I don't think things can continue the way they've been going.

Day 10 Viva las Vegas

I've made it back to Las Vegas. Now I guess it's time to get back to work... http://www.savagechickens.com/2010/03/business-lessons.html Starting a diet I used to help me get into the navy 7 years ago. I remember it being hard and I'm expecting more of the same as I start it this time. (Not that I'm the reason I'm on it Scott found he wasn't fitting his shorts and decided to take action.)

Day 9 Charlie Brown

Got word today that a competition that I'd entered with my brother got nowhere. This is the third contest in as many weeks that I've entered and gone nowhere with. Got my hopes up and all, but no go. I'm remembering the stories I've heard of writers that send their books to many many publishers before getting a bite. The min I've heard for even great writers is 12 with 27-28 sounding about right in my head. So I'm on my way, only 9-25 more things to enter before it's time to take a break from the trying.

On a related note I've found that the things that really connect with people that I do have no correlation between what I think people will bite at and what I think they won't. If I ever figure it out I'll let you know that I've got it. I just won't tell you what it is. That's the hard part you know.

Day 8 The feedback loop

I've noticed that as I travel the world there seems to be a plethora of people who ask me what I want without really caring what I do want. Stuff like "Your opinion matters take this survey." and "We're looking to improve our quality tell us more. Visit our website and let us know about your experience."

This type of thing seems to go after the most pointless parts of my existence. What could make your shopping experience better? If I didn't have to go through aisles specifically designed to make me buy more.

The more feedback a place seems to want the less inclined I feel to give it. Maybe it's that I don't feel that giving feedback actually changes things. I don't want to insurance on my electronic devices quit selling me that stuff. Not changing.

I guess really that I'm just tired of every place acting like I (and the public in general)have money to shovel out and that small changes to presentation will make me want things I do not want. I've watched more tv this week than all of the past 3 months, asking me to pay to tell them which Idol I want to see, or whether or not I agree with Donald Trump in the best bit of the week. The more they want my opinion the less I want to give it.

Day 7 Keeping things short

Got a new facebook profile pic. Did a drawing, used little brother as labor for coloring when I needed a break. Made into profile pic. Fun stuff.

I'm glad my mom's got some connections in this town. I've got to get my car fixed up as I put a dent in the front. She set everything up for me. Mom's still looking after me. Spring Break is going well. I've got a chance to chill out and time to get a little work done. Not a lot. It's break after all.