Monday, September 18, 2006

Sorry for the lack of updates

I've been pretty inundated with work. This semester has kind of hit me like a Mack truck. I have by far the most homework I've ever had in my life. I barely get a chance to stop and rest at all. I'm almost constantly working during the week. Luckily I've been able to maintain my weekends, but to be honest I'm wiped out by then. Oh well, that’s why I haven’t written anything for a while not even on Rexum (although I’m still thinking about stuff in my head [In fact my recent reading of Jared Diamonds Guns, Germs, and Steel has helped me to figure some stuff out for Rexum.]) I don’t mean to complain, just explain. To be honest I wasn’t really expecting anything different than what I have right now, I was just hoping for better. Oh well. Best wishes to everyone!

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

I Hope There Are Crocodiles In Heaven...

On September 4 Steve Irwin, a.k.a. The Crocodile Hunter, was killed in a freak accident involving a stingray. Mr. Irwin was a great man that my brother and I both greatly admired and looked up to. His unending enthusiasm served as testament to the definition of passion. His work inspired me more than I can possibly describe or explain. I really can't describe why a man I've never met is so important to me but he was very influential on my life. I send my thoughts and prayers to his wife and two young children. A great man and a member of my short list of heroes died far too young and I will mourn him for years to come...