tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post113323552680147437..comments2023-10-29T09:34:54.428-04:00Comments on Code, Code World: It’s all about the work…Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133471199974482232005-12-01T16:06:00.000-05:002005-12-01T16:06:00.000-05:00Jaxx - One more thing we have in common... we can'...<B>Jaxx</B> - One more thing we have in common... we can't stand to be told we can't do *anything*!!<BR/><BR/>One of the things that keeps me trying new things is just wanting to know 'how'... I don't always feel the need, once I know, to always do it myself, but I sure love knowing *how* if I wanted, or needed, to!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133404796451982132005-11-30T21:39:00.000-05:002005-11-30T21:39:00.000-05:00Not knowing how never stopped me from trying anyth...Not knowing how never stopped me from trying anything. If it's something I really want to do, no matter how frustrated I get during the process, once I figure it out and get cruising and ultimately finish, I'm on top of the world.<BR/><BR/>And if someone tells me I can't do something, It's on!Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363739567765477578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133400150995341182005-11-30T20:22:00.000-05:002005-11-30T20:22:00.000-05:00Jay - I think curiosity, drives a lot of us, if we...<B>Jay</B> - I think curiosity, drives a lot of us, if we like to admit it, or not.<BR/><BR/>I have a fascination with how things work, have had since I was a young boy... which has led me to take apart nearly one of everything I've ever owned!!<BR/><BR/><B>Trevor</B> - Painting, putting your first place togehter is all about 'building'... you're building your home... those finishing touches, that make it yours are every bit as important as the wood, nails and plaster!<BR/><BR/>Sleep is always a good thing, I think, I only sleep about 4 or 5 hours a night.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133399048536526282005-11-30T20:04:00.000-05:002005-11-30T20:04:00.000-05:00I guess I sort of do know the feeling. I don't bui...I guess I sort of do know the feeling. I don't build things so much, though. I've been pretty busy doing just about everything else.<BR/><BR/>But there's a lot to be said for rest. A psychic told me to slow down. I'm taking it into consideration.Trevor Recordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740266736453002266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133386378617873632005-11-30T16:32:00.000-05:002005-11-30T16:32:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, I am always trying new things, and ...Unfortunately, I am always trying new things, and usually things that have a very high probability of failure. I can't help myself, and it's certainly not bravery in the face of the unknown, but simple curiosity that drives me.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158409505328990008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133380357311290302005-11-30T14:52:00.000-05:002005-11-30T14:52:00.000-05:00Lois - and a ^5 back at ya!Exactly! I don't know ...<B>Lois</B> - and a ^5 back at ya!<BR/><BR/>Exactly! I don't know why I used to be so paralyzed by trying things new... Funny thing is, all someone had to say was "You don't know how" or "You can't do that" or anything similar and I be off and running, just to prove them wrong!<BR/><BR/>I still do that, to some extent, but these days I do attempt to use a little bit of common sense (which is all the common sense I actually have... a little bit)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133379946850017782005-11-30T14:45:00.000-05:002005-11-30T14:45:00.000-05:00First off high five to you!1. Do you get this feel...First off high five to you!<BR/>1. Do you get this feeling too? Only always.<BR/>2. Does ‘not knowing how’ stop you from trying? Nope.<BR/>Skip 3.<BR/>4. If it doesn’t, why do you brave the unknown? Because I ain't got nuttin' to lose! LOL!<BR/>Lois LaneLois Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948217674898022349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133370422734623982005-11-30T12:07:00.000-05:002005-11-30T12:07:00.000-05:00Firehawk - We do share an interest in the common h...<B>Firehawk</B> - We do share an interest in the common human experience! <BR/><BR/>When I was much younger I often felt alone in the emotions and feelings I'd experience. Over the years I've discovered we're rarely, truly, alone in anything. (Except for maybe our thoughts)<BR/><BR/>You're just exactly right about 'creation' and feeling alive... There are times even when writing code... where fitting the pieces together, smoothly, seamlessly, brings an overwhelming sense of 'craftsmanship'... It's a feeling I hope I never tire of feeling!!<BR/><BR/>As always thanks for stopping by.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133368301374546792005-11-30T11:31:00.000-05:002005-11-30T11:31:00.000-05:00Bill,It's the process of creation that makes us fe...Bill,<BR/><BR/>It's the process of creation that makes us feel as if we are alive and active in the world. It's always possible to get wrapped up in things that you could have done better, but whenever you look at something that you've done "with your own bare hands", it's a special feeling. A little bit of you lives in that otherwise inanimate item.<BR/><BR/>It's harder to take the plunge when you don't feel confident in your ability or knowledge, but when you muddle through and get something done with reasonable success, the payoff is bigger.<BR/><BR/>It's good to know that these thoughts and feelings are out there, part of the commonality of experience.Patrick M. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366666601869757080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133303038583657542005-11-29T17:23:00.000-05:002005-11-29T17:23:00.000-05:00RealLady - Thanks baby... I don't know if I could ...<B>RealLady</B> - Thanks baby... I don't know if I could have really finished all without your encouragement. There were some dark days (and nights) in those three months!! Not to mention the sheer exhaustion we were both feeling! <BR/><BR/>It was worth it though!<BR/><BR/><B>Jen</B> - Congrats! I'm so glad the floors are done, and, that they look as great as you'd hoped they would!!<BR/><BR/><B>Spirit</B> - I know exactly what you mean! It took me actually breaking down and buying a high quality circular saw before I was ever able to really make a straight cut!!<BR/><BR/>All my years of body work made the drywall finishing a lot easier... however, even now, I can look at some of the walls, that I thought were 'perfect' and see that perfection is a relative thing!!<BR/><BR/>You can always follow my rules, measuer three times, have the wife double check me, and *then* and only then, actually make the cut!!<BR/><BR/>Good luck on the kitchen project!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338910000372628114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133293771702673122005-11-29T14:49:00.000-05:002005-11-29T14:49:00.000-05:00Well, I do know what you mean, and I still get sca...Well, I do know what you mean, and I still get scared of jobs around the house. I seem to get worse, not better. Confidence is hard to come by when your saw lines are like snakes, your plaster looks like pebble dash, and your wallpaper looks like the walls are wearing a bad cardigan three sizes too small. Ah well, I actually am going to be doing some work in the kitchen next week, moving the sink, some electrical sockets, replacing a couple of worktops, and some units. It'll be interesting to see if I can even keep from weeping on the first day! :DSpirit Of Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650481514046944156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9922132.post-1133276850512406672005-11-29T10:07:00.000-05:002005-11-29T10:07:00.000-05:00The final product is always a great site to see!Ou...The final product is always a great site to see!<BR/><BR/>Our floors are done and look fabulous. We did not paint the woodwork and am glad for it. Our house looks wonderful and I am so pleased.jenbeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07304789117482763021noreply@blogger.com