It is late. In fact, it is just about tomorrow. Tomorrow I visit Lehigh University. I have not seen anybody there since I graduated last May. I will see friends who made my four years there a blast. A year ago today I was attempting to learn in microcomputer design and writing classes. I also helped Ron Ticho with his site. I did not remember that; I looked it up in my PalmPilot. I replaced my broken one for $100. Have a great weekend.
12:00 AMThursday, April 8, 1999
I have been busy like a maniac for the last two weeks. I saw too many people and had too much fun. I spent so much time living and having fun that I did not go to the gym, sleep enough, eat well or write in my journal. Shame on me.
Who cares? Why am I so anal sometimes? It is nice not to read about living, but live instead.
12:00 AMTuesday, March 30, 1999
Today is Oksana Lekarev's 22 birthday. Happy Birthday Oksana! Send her a birthday e-mail.
12:00 AMMonday, March 29, 1999
Today is the nineteen-year anniversary of my family and me emigrating from Riga, Latvia. I can not imagine what life would be like if we never left. So much of what makes me me today would not have been available. The education, books, computers and exposure to great ideas would definitely be missing. But, who knows what I am missing by being here?
I feel so much closer to many of my friends this week. I think it was because I was more open to listen and change. Thank you (in alphabetical order) Amir, Amy, Chris, Cliff, Dave, Donna, Eli, Karyn, Leyna, Max, Moon, Perry and random 13 year olds for making the week great.
Jakob Nielsen's link to my site did not bring much new traffic. I definitely over estimated. I decided I would no longer tell you about updates to my site until they are done (or almost done) or beg you to e-mail me. :)
Tuesday, March 23, 1999
Jakob Nielsen wrote a column about how to create usable URLs (web site addresses). Yesterday, I sent him e-mail with two additional tips. He added them to his column and linked to my site. I suspect his link will drive extra traffic here. Not only that, but the audience will be web savvy and interested in usability. I guess I should add some content and improve this site. Wish me luck.
12:00 AMWednesday, March 17, 1999
I hate computers. I took my 486/66 DX2 out of the closet to temporarily act as an answering machine for my Microsoft Phone. I found the computer infected with the Junkie Boot and Tai-Pan viruses. McAfee's web site has a broken link and I was unable to download a DOS virus scanner. I found one at Symantec's site instead. The web disappoints more than it impresses.
I want to find the answer to a simple question. How long does it take a human to digest food? I used five search engines, Better Health, InteliHealth and Ask Jeeves with no luck. Anybody know?
After a year, my random quote collection is back online. The next change to elan.org will be employment related. I find it difficult to summarize my life and well-rounded nature in a cover letter and resume.
12:00 AMTuesday, March 9, 1999
You may have difficulties reaching this web site or e-mailing me for the next few days. I am changing my web-hosting provider. My new provider, Minerva, provides more features and better service and I will provide you a better site. Yes, changes are forthcoming.
I broke the screen on my PalmPilot again. In fact, that was the third time. I wrote about the second time in June 1998. I probably will not pay $100 to fix it and wait until I get a job. Then I will purchase the Palm V, which has an anodized aluminum case.
12:00 AMSaturday, March 6, 1999
After finding my wallet, I looked inside and noticed it lacked the color green. So, Wednesday I started to look for what most people call work. Whatever I find will fit my goals, values and add meaning to my life. My interests are making things easy-to-use, helping people live better and helping businesses make the right moves. My history and expertise lead me to the computer industry (web sites and software), but you never know. If you know of any opportunities e-mail me.
Of course, I am reading a book called Creating the Work You Love.
12:00 AMTuesday, March 2, 1999
Last night I lost my wallet. I called a friend to see if she had it. I called the library to see if they had it. I called Barnes & Noble to check their lost and found. I called Pizza Hut to look for my wallet. I called my credit card company to irreversibly cancel my primary credit card. Seconds later, I found my wallet.
12:00 AMTuesday, February 16, 1999
I leave to Charlottesville, VA in an hour to visit my friend Gary. Tomorrow I drive to Washington D.C. to visit my friend Dave until Friday. I will see my freshman college roommate, too.
My top camera might show my parents in my room and the lower one might show me at my friends' omes.
I finished one good book last week: Love is Letting Go of Fear. I finished one great book last week: The Power of Unconditional ove. I will write more about the latter later. Have a great week.
12:00 AMWednesday, January 27, 1999
I probably learn more now than I ever did in school. Self-education seems more motivating than public education. I read too many books. I write too much. I spend too much time pushing and developing my body. I have taken to development of mind, body and soul with passion.
I will not last long with such intensity. My financial estimates say two months maximum. So, what will happen? I will find a meaningful job. I will continue to develop my mind, body and soul with slightly less passion.
Who taught me to do that? I am not sure, but thank you.
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