Update, Some Progress, and Conclusions

I printed out a couple articles on the Aegean Tectonics project and I have one on the Jericho Geology that I have to make a photocopy of because I don't have access to it online, but I have to wait for the library to open to do that. Other than that and the outlines I mentioned the other day, there's not much more to tell.

However, I am coming to some conclusions about at least some of these projects as I go through the list and make outlines and get some initial thoughts down in writing and on disk. Don't ask me why I am doing this, since I don't really know the true reason. Maybe it's some odd thing about me that I get antsy about leaving all the other projects on the backburner while I focus on just one to the point that I find it difficult to concentrate on that one with all the others buzzing around in my head. Or maybe I just have a deep burning desire for utter chaos in everything I do. I'm even reading articles on how to generate more ideas - like as if I don't have enough to worry about already! Yoi!

As to those conclusions:
The Yellowstone Project is basically an invention to perform controlled eruptions of volcanoes. I don't know if it will fly - it's literally a long shot - but if it's workable - it could be very useful and helpful. After the Hurricane Katrina disaster, I seriously doubt this country would be able to deal with such a large scale natural disaster or evacuate every habitable town and city eastward of that massive volcano.

Another project that seemingly fell into my lap relatively recently would make use of remote sensing programming to find "certain dangerous things". Yes, this is another invention, of sorts. Let's just say that I'm planning on usurping the prize in a somewhat hostile takeover - kind of the way Bill Gates got back at Steve Jobs and for a similar reason. My former "partner" decided that backstabbing one of his friends is the preferrable way to do business - yes, I'm the friend he betrayed. And payback's a bitch!

As to the other projects: It looks like the Pleistocene Extinction, the Cretaceous Tertiary Collision and Extinction, the History of Evolutionary Theory, and the Jericho Geology will all end up as books, mostly due to the extensive nature of each of them. I'm going to be covering a lot of information on each of these topics and I can do it piece by piece and part by part - each part ending up as an article or even a series of articles before I turn it all into a comprehensive book on the subject. This may be a reason why I am having a hard time getting much momentum going on any of my projects, most of them are a bit overwhelming. That's putting it mildly! Crikey!

I think I mentioned having to create a website for this science and technology writing class I'm taking this semester. However, I don't think it's quite what I feared. It's a group project but I haven't heard more about topics or anything. Now, if only I could find someone who is a lot more computer capable than I... Hmmm... Gonna have to get the word out...

Also of note, there's a proofreading fundamentals class coming up in a couple weeks - similar to the freelance writing workshop I attended over the summer. No hesitations here, this time - I learned my lesson last time. I'm definitely going for it - I'll be registering for it this week. It's at the same place and time as the workshop, on the 29th of this month. There's another one on getting your invention/idea to the marketplace, but there's a timing problem. Maybe they'll offer it in the spring listing. I certainly hope so, especially with two inventions/ideas to play around with. Another thing I'm thinking of doing is look around online for free tutorials on some of this to see what I can learn and get accomplished in the meantime. Well, tally ho!

Back in action, finally

I wanted to check in and give an update on what's been happening with me. After the summer classes ended, I was busy with a family issue. Once that was over my access to the campus computers was seriously limited. I also think I was suffering from a bit of burnout and have been in some sort of funk for awhile. The uncertain nature of my creer situation is probably partly to blame. though I now have a few options about some actions to take in one or more directions.

I haven't really done anything about the Pleistocene project lately, either. However, that is about to change fairly quickly. I still feel like I'm treading water on a lot of things. I know it's resistance and it's only holding me back. I feel like choosing one idea to run with, so to speak, leaves all the other projects on the back burner. I'd really like to see some progress in at least some of those other projects. I might be able to publish something or make money from some of the other projects. The Pleistocene project is going to be a fairly long one that will take a long time to develop, mainly in bits and pieces. But then again, I'm not really getting started on it very much at all - from my perspective.

I am going to start setting myself two tasks per week regarding my research projects, including the Pleistocene project. I have already started implementing this - though I started with two of my other projects: Jericho Tectonics and the Aegean dual subduction zones. I wrote outlines and did quick write-ups about the main ideas for each. The other task for each week will be to work on my writing and reading for the science writing class I'm taking. Also, I want to start attending the Geology Colloquium on Thursday evenings and start going places and doing things more appropriate to a geoscientist since that is my long term goal in life - at this time, at least. Right now I'm not feeling very enthusiastic, motivated, or determined in any way. I know it's resistance, but it's still there hampering my efforts.

Actually, as far as an outline, direction, and quick write up are concerned - I already have those done for the Pleistocene project. I also have several articles, both major and preliminary, to read on the subject in order to move on. All that paperwork might be overwhelming me - even though it's not really that much to read. Resistance literally has me at a standstill - like as if I cannot see the good my efforts will do. I guess I feel like nobody of importance will find what I have to say to be of any value - and that I would just be wasting my time and energy on nonsense and frivolous silliness. Yes, I am too hard on myself and I am my own worst critic.

Well, tally ho, and all that jazz!