I thought I might mention that I just voted. It was just three issues on the ballot, but one of them has really been a devisive issue for Ann Arbor. So anyways, if you haven't voted, you might as well do so. Someone once said to me: "don't complain if you didn't vote". I guess people are quick to criticize but slow to participate. When apathy runs rampant, what can you do?

Posted in: Life, Politics,

I once heard a narrative depicting the difference between Heaven and Hell. In Hell there exists a large banquet with the finest of foods and plenty for all. Every soul was seated at this magnificent table and provided spoons to eat. However since every spoon was too long, no one was able to feed themself since they could not bring the food to their mouth. In Heavan there exists the same table with the same spoons. However no one was left hungry. Why? Because they all feed eachother.

It bothers me how many people fail to realize what they already have or develop the justification that they deserve more for themselves. I'm not saying that people shouldn't improve their lives, on the contrary, it is a laudable goal. More specifically I think I'm trying to say that one makes his own heavan ... and one makes his own hell.

Posted in: Philosophy, Religion,

I think the last time I shot some pool was with my brothers and cousin at U of I in Chicago last year. Knowing my dearth of pool skills, I took up Mike on his offer to give me some pointers. We played a few games at the Union pool room last night. He's good, no debate, but what impressed me was it took only a few minor observations and suggestions to significantly improve my game. Learning the proper posture and form were probably the single most important things I walked away with. Aiming, cutting, splitting are among the things yet to be perfected. In any event, it was fun and I soon hope to add pool as a fun activity to my limited list of hobbies.

Grand Avenue by Steve Breen

Posted in: Life,

This morning my feeble mind underwent a tortuous test of its superficial capaciity. Thankfully it passed. But yes the GRE was not fun in any way. The only satisfaction I have is that I've completed it and I'm in a halcyon mood. Of course this experience reinforces my irreverent view of standardized testing for application procedures. I can't grasp why I must be able to define words like: perfunctory, impecunious and quotidian in order to obtain a degree in engineering. ... Oh well $115 for the test + $20 for a practice book does hit the wallet, but I've become a bit more inured lately. Furthermore I don't want to sound too polemical with too many platitudes. I guess now I can partake in a paean to my sedulous reviewing. In case you're curious my nascent vocabulary is entirely extemporaneous and I'm sure it will evanesce before it becomes pervasive. Why? Because I have no predilection to being laconic. Small words rule! Shoooot, I'm not even sure if any of that makes any sense. :-)