Jun
6
2004
Random Musings

Not so mundane

An article by LYoung 4 Comments

When I started this site, I had no idea where I would be headed or what content I would post here. The little corner of the web that I would call home is being just that; a little corner that needs dusting.

I figured that I would post every few days with at least something that was going on, but I quickly realised that my life it pretty damn boring. I don't get out enough for things to happen for me to post about. I assume I could get out, but when you are struggling to get caught up on bills, your cash does not go very far. I make a decent living, but I make a far lot less than I want to. (Doesn't everyone?)

So, here we are. It has been a few months now and this site still has no sense of purpose. I've been working on setting up a code paste service, and its going well, but at the same time, there are quite a few code paste sites out there so I am not sure why I am bothering.

I was also thinking of setting up a site for tips and tricks for my favorite IRC client and to introduce my family to it, (just so I could actually talk to them more that a few times a year, even if it is online) but again, there are a couple sites that do that now and I don't want to feel like a 'biter'.

What's left?

I'm an entirely unoriginal person. I don't do anything better than anyone else, and I don't have some special life that I should post about. I'm not a former actor that has something inspiring to write about. I'm a normal guy that you pass on the street daily and don't think twice about.

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with having nothing to post about. I'm glad that now, after all this time, I'm just the same as the next guy that when you ask - 'what's new?' - I have nothing to say. I don't have any issues, extravagant lifestyle, or beefs with anyone. (Besides the Government and its policies.)

So if anyone has any ideas for some content, let me know.

Better yet, give me a call and give me an experience to post about. I'm ready.

(I'm also opening this up to anyone who wants to post here. Shoot me an email and let me know.)

Comments (4) -

Moddy
Moddy
June 11, 2004 at 1:29 PM #

So what happened here?  Did you take 2 downer pills before you wrote this?  Petey says smarten the f*** up!  Okay, so here I go with another rant that is gonna sound like a lecture, but you asked for it.  So sit back with a cold one and read on, my special friend - you're about to get an earful from me!  Firstly - I haven't got the faintest clue how to set up a website and I can't even pretend to understand what you're talking about when you use technical language in some of your posts, so to me that's a special talent that very few people have.  You and John are the only two people I know of that can do what you do with computers, etc.  I haven't done anything "special" in my life, if what you're referring to is leaving a mark on this planet so that people will remember you after you're dead and gone, but so what?  I live my life for me and Petey and try to do the best that I can by my family and friends and take comfort in the fact that sometimes I'm able to bring a little fun and happiness into the lives of these special people.  I get frustrated because I have to spend so much time of my life at work and not with my family and friends, but just like everyone else, I've got bills to pay and it requires me to work at a pissy job that I really hate and that's just the way it has to be for now until I can make the necessary changes in my life.  So here's a suggestion for the next time you're feeling down - you only need to have 6 people left in this world to carry your coffin, so F**** the rest of them! Do what makes you happy without hurting anyone else and don't take it too seriously - you don't know what's waiting for you tomorrow - it could be good or it could be bad.  Shrug your shoulders and don't worry about it.  So there!  Just make sure that you understand what it is that you want out of life, what it is that makes you happy and realize that you can affect the changes necessary to make it all happen - maybe not right away, so you've got to learn to be patient - but that it will happen because you made it so!  You've already taken a major step in that direction by changing your job.  That's a huge leap!  Keep going, don't stop now!  Okay, I've run outta steam.  I think you know what I'm trying to say!

Okay, so we're gonna see you in August come hell or high water, even if we have to drive all the way out to your place to pick your sorry ass up.  So get a tent, a case of beer (or 2) and a big-titted blonde (Petey said that!) and we'll see you in Grundy!

Scoutn
<a href="http://www.ehcanadian.ca/" rel="nofollow" class="url">Scoutn</a>
June 11, 2004 at 11:33 PM #

I am sitting down with a cold one, and you may want to do the same for my response. Yes, go, get up, grab a beer, and then come back.  

First of all, I am not “down”. I’m happy, I’m content, and I am perfectly pleased being the person I am. There is nothing wrong what-so-ever with being unoriginal. I have no problem saying that nothing is new when some asks, because for the past few years I have had something to say and it has always been negative. I’ve actually had something good and positive to talk about in the past few months, and situations like that have been fewer and farther apart.  

Granted, I would rather be out doing things and having a good time besides my regular routine of working all week and then heading to my weekend hangout. I have only myself to blame for that. And there are reasons for it.  

I’m not going to go into every single little detail about it, but the bottom line is that at this point in my life, I am trying to get a grip on finances, pay off my bills, and after that happens I’ll be able to go out, do things, and maybe if there is a blue moon out, settle down with someone special.  

The whole point of my post was about my site; I do not have a lot to post about. Should I post about my drive to and from work or the trips to the store I make? No.  

I think you read into the post a little too much, that’s all. I’m perfectly happy being normal, unoriginal, even boring, because for the first time in a long time, I haven’t been. I’ve been looked upon with contempt from my friends and some of my family. Please do not say that is not true, because it is. Now, I’m just a regular guy.  

The terminology I use in some of my posts I can admit would be unknown to some. I suppose I shouldn’t use it considering the majority of those reading this site are not familiar with it.  

Again, please do not think that I am sitting here all down on myself. Far from it; I can actually see a future that can not be worse than my past has been!  

As for camping, we’ll see. I get six days for holidays and I have yet to find out what the company does for Christmas. If I will have vacation time at Christmas, sure, I’ll take some time off, but if not, I’ll join take the time off at Christmas to spend with the family.  

Just so you can see how I am when I am not stressing. Smile

john vanderlinde
<a href="http://www.canadiantips.com/" rel="nofollow" class="url">john vanderlinde</a>
June 12, 2004 at 12:31 PM #

hey man help me out!!!!
i just picked up a computer that i need to recover the outlook express files (email) any tips or FREE software
regards, john

Scoutn
<a href="http://www.ehcanadian.ca/" rel="nofollow" class="url">Scoutn</a>
June 12, 2004 at 5:21 PM #

Hey John. Take a look at this link. It looks to have some tips and some software.

Otherwise, you'll need to get a program that will restore .dbx files, those are all over the web for free. Normally the files (which contain the emails) are in a driectory like so:

C:\Documents and Settings\USER ACCOUNT\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{2476F8B9-2E81-4954-9F0B-6A29C3BA6642}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Replace user account with, well the users account. The GUID (that long random string) will probably be different.

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