Randomness of me

What else have I been up to?

Here's a list of what I do on a regular basis in no particular order because sometimes one receives more of my time than the other.

I spend 90% of my time with my Powerbook. If I were to ever lose it, I'd
lose...well not a part of my soul but it's the closest thing to an addiction. At least it's not bad for my health. I use it to communicate and to educate myself.

THINK: I am doing this constantly while I observe and research. I call it learning but planning as well. An example of what I think about is my thesis project for my fourth year which I have been planning in my head since last fall. It's definitely moved up from where it started with an idea to a lot of research, planning and organizing for each essential step. This is the process I go through with everything I do. My thesis project is going to be a turning point in my life therefore it needs to be done RIGHT.
READ BLOGS:I subscribe to them with my RSS Reader program called NetNewsWire. It really breaks Internet down to what you want it to be and you feed your brain information that you've requested to be updated on. I think it's fabulous and keeps me updated on specific sources that I want to be informed by. I think it's a fascinating addition to Internet and it just tells you how great the Internet can become as a tool for intellects. It's very motivating and encouraging to keep updated on IT and what's going on in the WWW.
WRITE: I've been getting back in touch with my love for creative and expressive writing. One writer that I love is David Barringer. He is super cool because I can write him emails and he writes back and I've ordered a collection of his books. His writing attracts pieces of me that fell in love with writing when I was younger. I loved English classes in high school because they forced me to better my vocabulary that I thought was extremely limited by daily language. I wanted to be able to write like a scholar hence I pushed myself to read more. I love poetry too and write when I feel something or something is on my mind. I use writing as an outlet of emotion. I find it more effective than talking to anyone because I don't need to hear a response, I just want to get it out and look back at it later.

Now I feel like design and writing have a niche. They are integrated and the most intellectual and valued designers are self-taught writers. They are able to communicate because they can simplify their thoughts and express them creatively but with purpose and intent. They create impact and inspire thought and I am touched by this because it brings me from my scattered past to a more defined yet endless future. Design, criticism, writing, problem solving skills can increase your versatility and knowledge under any subject matter.

People I admire:
Debbie MillmanI discovered her truly amazing podcasts a year ago and have been using it as a food-for-thought source ever since.

Bruce Mau - I'm aiming to get a summer job or internship, whatever it is, at his studio. He's in Toronto, so am I. He's Canada's leading designer. I am a fan because I see the world and design the same way he does.
That's the only reason I would put effort into applying to work anywhere, ONLY if I REALLY want to be there I'll consider applying. Because if I apply I know I'm going to put my all into it.

John Maeda and his amazing book

I skim a lot of books but I draw quotes from a lot of things.

I love looking through design magazines.
I love philosophy and lately I've found a deep connection with Chinese culture. I am simply amazed by eastern history and fascinated by their culture.

I want to go on a bike tour to China, with my camera.
Now THAT would be something.

There are lots more things I do and I love doing. But for some profound reason I sense that I am in a stage of my life where I see something and want to get there and don't want to disturb myself with my surroundings. I'm not confused by or dependent upon anything to make a future for me. I PLAN my future and I do it MY way, which is dependent on research of OTHER ways. The only networks I need are people who think as much as I do, have a strong mind and who can motivate and instigate further development on my determination. Others I love dearly and value their persona, but I will never be attached or long for attachment to something that exists. I only attach myself to the non-existent that is eternal love within myself for what I want to do. That is the only thing I am attached to, and I will do everything to make myself happy. It keeps me strong because it can never detach and I am reassured by that thought.