POWER OF COURTESY
A friend shared this word with me today, at first, I glazed right over it, until I realized the most basic importance of courtesy.

Dictionary.com basically defines this word as:
n.
Polite Behaviour.
A polite gesture or remark

Seriously, read it again. So, it's the most simplest form of polite behaviour and consideration you can express to others.

It's a trait to be un-learned.
I know I've been inconsiderate many times to others by simply not returning calls, leaving them clueless... usually because I tell myself I'm too busy to deal with them at that time. Truth is... I can tell them that I'm busy, and not leave them clueless. [Lesson-in-process for me] It's not right to leave them feeling mistreated and ignored. I must shift my energy to the state where I'm more balanced and more generally aware of the people I interact with and their needs.

When in-actions hurt.
The above lesson was merely a by-product of me sinking my teeth into the word and concept. Initially, I applied the word to someone very close to me, and realized that there was a growing imbalance of courtesy or consideration in general. It's important to be thoughtful to each other in a relationship. We must be willing to learn to treat each other with respect, and then actually take it to heart, or else we should consider ourselves self-centered and rude.

peace-
seanrox

SHARED HOPE? THE TREEHOUSE PARABLE.
Anyone wish to share whether the following is objectivism or subjectivism at work in this story?

Two little boys are sitting in a hot treehouse in the middle of summer, one on either side. The first little boy has koolaid mix, cool water and a pitcher to mix it in. The second little boy has a spoon, that they could use to mix the koolaid and quench both their thirsts. The first boy asks the second that he would share everything he has , if he would stir it up, and they could both enjoy the refreshment.

The second little boy gives the first little boy no mind and pulls out his own koolaid mix, cool water, and pitcher from a nearby knapsack and starts mixing. Second little boy drinks half his pitcher of koolaid, never sharing a drop with the first little boy, then leaves the treehouse to share the rest of his koolaid with the kids playing at the base of the tree.

CLICK HERE to tell me what this story means.

BTW, (unrelated) what do you get when you Cross Spinach with Pig Genes ?

peace-
seanrox

STARTER MARRIAGES?
Just read this AbcNewsReport about GenXers and their childless marriages that end within 5 years. Moving on with some lessons "learned."

I'm a Stat.
Having married at 21yrs old and divorced, childless by 25, I'm appearently part of this statistic. Personally, I believe anyone in this position, has the potential to learn lessons that could help in future relationships... if we all can truly identify our own mistakes. Even then, I'm afraid it's won't be that simple.

Different Mistakes.
If you choose a future, in which you work diligently not making the same mistakes, and you're successful at that... you'll still make other mistakes anyway. Why? Because your new partner ISN'T the same partner! You're going to have different problems.

So, Learn More.
Both partners must become genuinely attentive to each other's needs, desires, comforts, and discomforts for there to be great success and fun. Knowing when to give some extra attention, and knowing what can instantly make your partner smile is an amazing thing.

Desire to be a Better Partner.
In theory, this logic may sound so "romantic" that no one would disagree with it. In reality, many times we don't take the time to understand, share, or forgive before anger sets in.
We have to "desire" a better relationship. We must be dedicated to being civil, fair, honest and loving and we should expect the same of our partner. Everyday won't be the honeymoon, and only until both parties openly share and are on that level, can we truly assess compatibility.

Let's be kind,
peace-
seanrox

20 SHORT, BUT 1000 FOR FREE
Human psychology and soft-spots at work today. There's something about the ability to target on a person's "soft" spot that can secure a deal. My own was identified and catered to.

Granted time and tickets in a fortnight to fly to the moors... and to TheSmitten! This day is a good day for me. Despite anything wreaking of dispair or tragedy (not that there was)... but if indeed a black cloud hung at any point, this simple gesture, secured a few weighted things in my mind.. Most importantly... someone being able to realize where my heart is at today.

Furthermore... if we *all* had such a knack at satisfying each other in such a way on *every* level at all times, we as humans could feel consistently elated and liberated. Imagine that!!! Good intentions running rampant!!! Could the world handle it?

peace-
seanrox

REMEMBERING WHAT IT'S ABOUT.
I believe the past two days have somehow rekindled a spark. Open the eyes, and see the kindness and good. To remember what made it "right". Tonight, as I lay to sleep, I think... "I'll be there soon."

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PURPOSE?/STILL BUILDING.
(listening to mp3s: emiliana torrini, classic petra, dido, annette farrington, BT, ben harper, meat puppets, little river band, larry norman, barren cross, angie aparo, ministry, ultra-velvet, bif naked)
As far as first posts go.... here it is! Simply had to take a break from building the new site to jot down my thoughts. At first, I thought... "sean, it's not even done, what's the point?"... then... I realized these conversations with myself are *exactly* what this journal is about... these fleeeting voices in my head are entertaining enough for others to enjoy... right? "right."

SITE STATUS
Spent the majority of the last two days, wading thru mediochre design and frustration to get what's in place as of now: Sunday afternoon. Nowhere near complete, I'm able to declare this: there *are* SEVEN top level sections. Any of them complete? Uh, not *even*. I was hoping for a midnight, Monday launch, but I just don't see that happening without *at least* a killer flash intro on the HOMEPAGE, which I haven't even begun concepting... so I'll need to "pre-empt" the launch for a week or so.

• PORTFOLIO: I need to redo completely, with so many pieces, usability will improve with a "matrix"/chart type interface.
  
• SERVICES: initially, need to complete the client, and product listing, as well as an intro multimedia piece to live in the TV. Should be able to integrate some Mac voices we recorded from AK's ibook last night after some pizza and "O Brother, Where Art Thou".
  
• LAB: virtually non-existent, but I'm not too worried about that... it's the place everything "else" goes... including my upcoming site: gothumentary: AN EXPERIENCE.
  

SITE ISSUES
First site. For those that aren't aware, I've *never* had a personal website. Although I've been working with creative media as a whole for nearly 15 years, and building websites since 1995... this year: 2002, I'm actually pushing one "LIVE" for the world to see. Now, seanROXMedia, radiowired.com, and seanrox.com and have been thru various design changes since August 1995, with radioshows I've produced, my portfolio, and simple information such as that... but I've never had a "home" on the web... and this is it.... seanrox V.5, I believe. This is site needs to be professional, information-driven, and still lend itself to my life, music, and art... a chronical of daily existence and thought.

25 designs. Yep, I've been wanting to push a personal site live ever since I discovered the ease of use and integration of Blogger into sites. In fact I've used it extensively for the smaller-scale website I've built for clients and friends alike. I've designed about 25 different sites, and actually partially built out one of them, just to abandon it after investing MANY hours. It simply came out wrong. I need open architecture, distinct - yet simple design, and the ability to update from anywhere. This one will have to do..... hehe.

AIN'T NO SUNSHINE.
The all-consuming web-building provides shelter from missing TheSmitten, which I do so dearly. Back in the swing of her life in the moors, I do what I can to remain close, like... pouring my energy into the arrangement for "SalemNight"... with a power Dminor hook that cricks yer neck, stomps yer foot.

The story, still building in my head... is it that memory of "completeness"? an epic odessy seeking the mystery? or a brief dreamscape fantasy? The tale will writes itself, and until then...I dedicate my heart to TheSmitten, and work to create a reality that works for us both. Create opportunities to share... and hope to as warm as we've experienced in the past.

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