Portfolio

I've started redoing my online portfolio, also titled "Eccentriffic". Unfortunately, it might take a lot longer than I thought to actually get a custom design out there, because Geocities decided it is going to stop hosting free websites this October.

Wait, what? I don't understand why they would do that, really. Here is their statement:

"We have enjoyed hosting web sites created by Yahoo! users all over the world, and we're proud of the community you've built.

However, we have decided to focus on helping our customers explore and build relationships online in other ways. Beginning on October 26, 2009, you will no longer be able to use GeoCities to maintain a free presence online — but we're excited about the other services we have designed to help you connect with friends and family and share your activities and interests."

They go on to advertise their "premium" hosting plan, which costs money. $4.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $9.95/mo after. I guess they don't have the money to host free sites anymore, which surprises me a bit because they've done it for so long, even after the whole dot-com burst. This economy really bites.

So here I wait for a steady income so I can purchase my own domain name and web hosting service. Guess my visions for a new site design will have to wait. ):

Legs...Move Them?

My legs are telling me how much they hate me for what I did to them yesterday. Still, some part of it all feels really good, and I'll definitely be continuing to exercise the hell out of them. Sorry, legs...

Sigh...I got a medical bill in the mail when I came back from my trip to NM. It's very frustrating to pay $100/mo for insurance, then have an $81.00 doctor's fee for a simple consultation that I end up paying over 1/2 for. I am hoping that if Obama's insurance plan gets pushed through, I can find something better.

My mother thinks the government-run insurance will come with extras, kind of like fishing up a prize fish with some tin cans and an old boot attached. I can foresee this, but I'm hoping it doesn't further screw everyone over in regards to health care.

Get Fit

Getting in shape is going to be harder than I thought. I went to the base gym with Ross and ran about 3/4 of a mile, then did some leg exercises. Afterward, I felt horribly light-headed, so I had to lay down on the couch in the gym and again outside on the grass.

I'm home now, but still feel icky. My legs feel like rubber, too. Guess my body is reprimanding me for letting it get out of shape in the first place. ):

Starting Fresh!

Well, since my pal Aaron decided he didn't want to pay for his site anymore, which was hosting my portfolio, I've moved over here to Blogger. Thanks for letting me sit on your web space for so long, Aaron. :D

For now, I'll just be writing, but later on I'll work on updating with links to my portfolio, which includes writing, design work, and art. I'll also see if I can tweak a website design and beautify this space.

But again, for now, just blogging. :)