January 04, 2003

Welcome to mek.highcroft.com

Two years ago, I set out to write in a daily journal. In fits and starts, with solo programming and by trying available online tools, my attempts met with frustration and a simple result: more busywork than results.

I recently asked the good folks at MovableType to rescue me. Benjamin jumped right in, installed the software and here I am, working (finally) on a great system, recording my thoughts, intentions, and whatever I can come up with to share.

My past attempts notwithstanding, I hope that this journal will:

  1. Provide me with a place to store my thoughts -- complete or not.
  2. Act as a living record of my daily life and all it's interesting endeavors, so that one day it can be shared with my family and as-yet-unborn children.

It's now 2003. I'm 30. My wife, Heidi, and I will be having our first baby in June. Perhaps this is an attempt to begin cataloging all the things I hope to do, but I simply don't make resolutions with each New Year. The pursuits remain the same:

  • Love my wife and family will all my heart.
  • Learn something useful each and every day.
  • Make a positive difference in my community.
  • Exceed expectations.

I've never felt that any of these could or should be "put off 'till tomorrow" and now I simply have a way to keep track like never before.

Posted by MEK at January 4, 2003 08:31 PM