Mentalechoes

Ever since I got a free account of one of my companies products which lets me see - among other things - how many people visit my site, I’ve had the nagging feeling that it is time to hang up my old domain, and start again. The reason I feel this is because my current domain really doesn’t mean jack-shit! (That’s Aussie slang for: doesn’t mean a thing; has little or no relevance or significance.) It was my first one, and I was in a bit of a hurry to come up with a name so I could get on with the technical details of making the site. I actually got it from a joke that one of my mates told me years ago, which made me laugh then… and still makes me laugh now! Heh heh… just thinking about it makes me chuckle.

Okayyyyy… moving right along.

Well, since that time 5 years ago (I can’t believe its been so long) I’ve changed and now I want something that more reflects me. I want a domain that says something about who I am; that captures the essence of my unique personality and view of the world. Boy, I can tell you it aint fucking easy, that’s for sure! My fabo mate Glenno gave me a technique for helping with creative endeavours like this. He said, write down about 30 words on a peice of paper over the course of a couple of weeks and then try combinations of them, which in turn will spark other combinations not in those 30 words. The end result being a cool domain name. Well, I’ve got about 60 words and a ton of other combinations not using those words, and what really shits me is, the one I really like is already taken. Still not all is lost, I have a lot of close seconds, but trying to pick one from the list is going to be a lucky dip more than a formal choice. Glen says to be patient and wait till the right one comes up, but patience isn’t a virtue of mine, I doubled up on flash-in-the-pan enthusiasm instead! Still for once I am going to try not to rush things and do something properly. Admirable of me I know! One thing is certain however, a new domain is coming, and with it a new identity, and new look. One that will make me taller, lose weight, and become more attractive to the opposite sex, all in less than 3 minutes a day!

So the end is coming swiftly for an era that was bright and fun, yet a bit meaningless from my heady days of youth. A new age will dawn thereafter, hopefully with a little more significance, and attention from the world at large!

Don’t worry though my faithful fans (all 3 of you :-), I will give you plenty of notice to update your bookmarks!

Padwanna!