I started work as a Web Designer and Developer at Headshift two weeks ago. They provide tools and platforms for organizations and businesses looking to further explore social technology. Given that my usage of social media seems directly inverse to its general popularity, working in an environment that encourages said adoption should be inspiring. I’m excited to join the design team and eager to dig into an array of new projects.

Geocities has shut down. I can’t imagine the service has seen much activity in recent times, even with the Yahoo acquisition. I abandoned it not longer after it became obvious how cheaply you could build and host your own domain. Geocities does hold some sentimental value. In the early days of the web it was a magnificent idea. It was certainly responsible for nurturing my interest in web design — or rather, design in general — and nudging a good number of people into learning basic HTML. In its prime, I was running a half dozen different sites in different neighborhoods.

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Of all the unusual or ridiculous responses I received in response to a posting for a flatshare, this remains my favorite.

“I don’t like americans.
Saying that I don’t know all of them so forget it.
I’m a musician vegetarian against a dictatorship and against the NWO.
People should work together and be friends no matter what.
I am also an inventor an scientist and I try to make this world a better place.
If you are a good webdesigner and can sign up to this, I got a house.
[redacted] that’s the postcode.
I’m vegetarian.
I love Tim Buckley if you know him.
I play guitar i sing and I smoke.”

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”

attributed to Calvin Coolidge