Comments on: I’m Scared

By: Hugo

Hugo — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:22:21 +0000

This past nine days was a curious experience. I’m still not sure where I’m headed next year, however, the realisation in this post that I really can go and become a “scientist”, should I want to, was surprisingly liberating. I seriously embraced that dream for a while, now, it has dropped back down to “a possibility”. But a possibility nevertheless. We’ll see.

The advantage? My DSP/Electronic Engineering thesis is now finally something I want to do, rather than just something I must do or something I should do. That makes a huge difference, and if that is all I get out of this torn ankle, it was already worth it.

Enough skepticism though, if I do continue in the software engineering or DSP directions, I will be an “amateur scientist”. I may still write a book (a post about my “book vision” is still in the queue), or the future of my blog will be my “book”. The biggest, most valuable thing I’ve learned lately? I don’t have a typical Engineer personality, and I do love working with people. That is another worthwhile result for tearing an ankle a third time.

Next year, I’ll be looking into joining “search and rescue”, what better excuse to get some first-aid and paramedical training, get and stay fit, and get to know the mountains in the area really well? And what’s more, I get to help some people. (I get to help build the kingdom… y’know?) I’m also looking into possible contributions I could make amongst teenagers and first-years. All to be investigated when the time is right.

By: Anneke

Anneke — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:38:26 +0000

Yeeha! The wild rides are always most worth while! Once you’ve seen it, once you’ve tasted a little bit of it – there’s no going back! Go for it. And when you jump the net will appear… God, god, the universe, friends, fellow pilgrims on this exciting journey will provide and support you. “The world needs people who have come alive”

By: Hugo

Hugo — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:31:45 +0000

Oh, and my thumb is still sore from slamming it in my car door last Friday. Aren’t I quote the cripple, hobbling about the house on my crutches… and yet I feel free as a bird.

By: Johan Swarts

Johan Swarts — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:10:46 +0000

doenit. ek sal ‘n document met ‘n kamera

By: Negate

Negate — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:40:29 +0000

god + universe + you = SUPPORT

By: carien

carien — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:02:52 +0000

Oh no! Not another scientist!

By: It’s a Beautiful Day

It’s a Beautiful Day — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:44:34 +0000

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By: skroon

skroon — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:47:53 +0000

Thanks for gratuitously offending me

Sorry to hear about your ankle. I hope it’s not as bad as you fear. (And that’s for your calling too…)