Monthly Archives: February 2008

02/28/08

Waste Not The Sands of Time

Contrary to school days, I’ve taken to handling life at a sedate and relaxed pace. I don’t recall the last time when I stopped my mental banter, just to appreciate the purple evening sky coupled with the scent of rain. To truly contemplate circumstance without being affected personally.

Purple Skies

While I may be relaxing, I have not become unproductive with time. After all, time is the essence of life, without which, life wouldn’t exist at all.

The issue I face, however, is procrastination. In a previous blog entry, for instance, I explicitly intended to design the layouts for both Justice Tribunal and Logish Paradox. Yet I avoided the two and instead, designed my uncle’s website. I noticed on several occasions that I have a knack for doing so; avoiding my written plans and doing something else.

I did some pondering and could only guess that the fear of failure is acting up. I’m subconsciously afraid of letting myself down, especially when I planned certain things and announced them in the blog.

Then again, for me to confess this fear, makes it sound ridiculous. And it is. I can only work at it. Success is never a result of inaction.

Logen

02/27/08

Peace Exist Only In Dreams

Sometimes I watch the news, and at other times chance upon information. Both of which, force me to contemplate my existence and question my worth. Is reality as bleak as it is? Or should I deceive myself into positivity?

For sure hope stands with me. If it were otherwise, I’d have been dead, three years before, in my own hands. Sensibly, I made an oath to myself to fight and defend, and that I shall do.

The sad thing is, I’m nowhere near my goal. I know for a fact that I’d never see it in my natural lifetime. But for those who have yet to live life, it shall be worth the fight. To create a reality where peace exists among people.

Logen

02/25/08

More CSS Problems

This is a follow-up on the prior entry. I was talking about designing a layout using CSS and how the browsers were giving me problems. I have since sorted it out.

However, I have a new issue: screen resolution. Just as I was about to complete the layout, I tested the site on a 800 by 600 screen resolution. The results were shit. Everything was cramped together. In simpler words, if this isn’t clear enough, I have to redesign everything.

I don’t even want to think about it…

I’ll be better off using a premade layout but this option feels like cheating.

Logen

02/24/08

Layout Design Woes

Three years ago, I made a business deal with my uncle to design his company’s website. My uncle runs a property management company. During these years, I’ve been pestering him for pictures to include in the portfolio and design, but to no avail. Clearly, due mainly to this, the website is yet to be completed.

Nevertheless, I’m determined to finish it within the week.

Having started yesterday, I was extremely irritated when working with CSS. I had finished part of the layout when I decided to test the page on three different browsers for compliance; Internet Explorer worked fine, Firefox and Opera were having problems. Everytime I corrected issues on one side, another browser would have a problem.

I shall do some experimentation today, to identify the dumbass feature that is causing this.

Logen L.

02/23/08

Holiday With a Sense of Achievement

I was alone at Swensen’s just now, celebrating the end of the exams. I go there always to savour my favourite desert: a scoop of Peanut Buttercup ice cream placed atop a slab of crispy walnut brownie.

Logen at Swensen's with Harris and Yanna

While waiting for it, I briefly listed my holiday plans, some of which are in line with m life list. I truly need to utilise this break to feel a sense of achievement and relaxation.

This was what I wrote:

  • Declutter room by the end of Saturday
  • Portrait drawing
  • Improve my working memory
  • Meditate once a day
  • Read “Memoirs of A Geisha” (it has been sitting on my shelf for 2 years)
  • Pen a short story
  • Prepare my community that stands against discrimination (Justice Tribunal)
  • Design a new theme for this blog

That’s it. The key is to prevent myself from being overwhelmed.

Anyway, I’m determined to give you worthy updates on Logish Paradox. I shall plan and research for my entries on discrimination.

Logen

02/16/08

One Week Hiatus

From tomorrow till Friday I won’t be posting any new entry. It is the exam week itself and I have got to focus.

Once the exam week ends, I will be rebuilding the Logish Paradox template and at the same time prep Justice Tribunal.

Logen

02/12/08

Speaking Against Hate and Discrimination

I’m outspoken when it comes to discrimination, even among friends. However, there are times when you have to roll your eyes in exasperation and hold your tongue.

I’ve mentioned that I shall write various entries on discrimination (focusing on racial, religious and sexual orientation). Aside so, I’m prepping up an online activism community to speak about this cause of anti-discrimination and the serious problem of hate-crimes. Members will also be able to upload videos, photos and audio recording pertaining to this cause.

Having said that, I’m seeking volunteers to produce articles at the moment. I will reveal the URL when it is finished. I have certain people in mind for aiding me, but let’s see if they express interest.

Oh yes, the name of the community is: The Justice Tribunal. I assure you that it isn’t a play on a cartoon’s title: The Justice League.

Logen

P.S. I’m a bit sick in the head, aren’t I. I’m planning websites and neglecting the exam that is 3 days away.