Be advised...

[ http://m512.tk ] is no longer under my control. If you or someone you have shared this site with typically access CCWK through that address, I apologize for the inconvenience and ask that you use [ http://ccwk.co.cc ] for the time being.

I'm working on getting another free domain name, though.

EDIT: [ http://x512.tk ] is the new address.

MC

Personal: Perfectionism?

Less of a sharing-content post and more of a ask-the-audience post.

While on the train today, I was conversing with a friend and I was asked a rather strange question:

"Why are you so perfect?"


I asked for clarification, because I don't think I'm perfect at all.

I make mistakes. I'm not particularly skilled at anything. I haven't done anything memorable- I'm not in any history books, and I'm likely not going to be.

I want to change that. I'm a catalyst for change in other people- I help other folks improve, I think.

Apparently I'm a condescending jerk on occasion, because I try to always improve myself and criticize others when they suggest doing something that I find to be unwise or a potential issue.

I'm not really sure how to change, though. I've been thinking about things like a vow of silence or only making positive statements or never criticizing anything, but they're all strawmen or likely to get shot down.

TL;DR: How can I change how other folks perceive me so that I appear to be less of a perfectionist and more of a personable, normal individual?

Blisters are no fun.

I speak from experience.

I elaborate on the why over at my germany-blog, but I have a terrible blister on my left foot's biggest toe. It is no fun.

That being said, prepare for a "gross" subject.

[ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister ]
[ http://www.thewalkingsite.com/blisters.html ]

I'm thinking that rotating shoes and dealing with uncomfortable things early is probably the best idea.

Still: ewwwwwwwww.

On the ground!

As you're reading this I am likely waking up in Germany.

I made it here safely (taking a flight from Newark to Berlin) and was pleasantly surprised by the local accomodations.

I'll have a miniblog going over at http://ccwkgermany.blogspot.com

I'll post something short over there each day, and will only be posting every other day until further notice.

A personal note (and some content):

I do my best to keep posts coming on a daily basis (posted at 12:00 AM United States Central Time) and I am currently unaware of whether or not I will be able to maintain such a schedule for the coming months.

I will be overseas (in Germany, for the most part), and have no guarantee of consistent wireless access.

In that vein, I will attempt to create a cache of posts and have them continue posting themselves until I can guarantee that I'll be able to add content from overseas.

Some things you might want to read up on - the next post will assume you've seen these:

(an extra-long list!)

[ Lung @ Wikipedia ]
[ Lung Cancer @ Wikipedia ] - Warning: Graphic. Discretion advised.
[ Asbestos @ Wikipedia ]
[ Asbestos @ cancer.gov ]
[ The most terrifying 45-letter word ever ]
[ Silicosis @ Wikipedia ]