Spring cleaning

Yesterday, I somehow decided that I'd pick up where I left off with this blog. I thought perhaps blogging would help me in some way, as my life's probably more confusing and chaotic than it was three years ago. However, I happened to read some of the old posts today and decided that perhaps a fresh start was a good idea!

So, as of a few minutes ago, all but one posts have been deleted. This also saves time cleaning up the comments. I was a little impressed with them actually. Many of the comments were addressed to me (as Smiler), and some even included the post's title. Granted, it's straightforward, but it was unexpected.

Returning to the present, today's been another disappointment. After wasting the morning watching TV, I decided to dress and do some work. I abstained from climbing in Tunbridge Wells so I could do some work, and while I've done some, there's not much to show for it. Unfortunately, my lack of productivity seems inevitable.

So tomorrow, hopefully, will be more productive. Complete at least one piece of coursework and catch up with friends at the pub in the evening. Who knows, I may even get onto another piece of work!

Days to Lake District holiday:	4
Days to start of term:	16

Listening to the Moody Blues, "The Collection"

Blogg's blog of blogging

I've never really known what to make of blogging. Granted, I started this blog three years ago, apparently with the best intentions, but look at the date of the last post: 6th May 2005! The thing that gets me is who cares? Why would anyone want to read what I have to say?

Well, why do I feel I have to say it? Blogging is a form of escape, or voicing one's opinions, telling the world how you feel and what you think, even if it's not listening. After all, if it makes you feel better, does it matter whether people care? It's already served its purpose. Maybe it's because I naturally expect reward for my efforts. Some feedback is always nice when you've performed some unordinary act (perhaps blogging is ordinary now though?), so I guess it's only natural.

Anyway, I'm certain no-one cares about the first two paragraphs of this post. What I really mean to say is: I forgot this blog existed, and in my absence the comments have been swamped with spam. I mean really, who spams blogs? What a sad reflection on the modern world. So anyway, perhaps now I'll keep this blog a little more up-to-date. After all, my life's a little more interesting now!

What can happen in three years? Well, in adolescence, what seems like a life time! Since 2005, I've completed my A-levels, jumped through UCAS hoops to be accepted by ECS in Southampton and completed the first year of my electronics degree. In the same time, I've had several relationships, formed new friendships, moved away from home and generally grown up a bit. After all, I'm writing this aged twenty! And really, twenty isn't old.

So now, on this 27th March 2008, I have more pressing concerns than whether I'll own an Apple computer and how well the Netscape beta performs (RIP Netscape...). I have a five page essay on magnetic plasma confinement and a 1000-word personal report for a somewhat complex lab completed before the break. This means I need to catch up on the maths that alluded me so last semester to understand the electromagnetic theory to write said essay. (Basically, last semester was close to a nightmare, but turned out as a very haunted dream.) So maybe now is an apt time to begin writing a blog again?

Odd, as when I started this blog, I think I'd intended to avoid anything personal and stick to tech. How times do change.