Why

Why start another blog? Am I egotistical enough to warrant an entire webpage devoted to my thoughts and ruminations? Apparently, like a lot of other people, I am. Anyway, the purpose of this blog is mainly to document some of the activities and/or projects that I get involved in. I figure that if I find them interesting, then others might as well.

I should probably give some of my biographical information to serve as a frame of reference for those who may read this blog without knowing me. I am 30 years old, recently married, and am expecting my first child in July. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, which is where I grew up. My parents are both college English professors, but I am a software engineer by trade and electrical engineer by education. I feel like because of my background I have an interesting mix of both left and right brain thinking, and I believe that is evidenced by the fact that so many of the projects I seem to get involved with are a mix of both technical and creative skills. I would say that the phrase "jack of all trades; master of none" describes me very well. I like to learn new things and take on unfamiliar challenges, but I don't think I will ever find a particular subject, skill, or hobby that I will be able to completely devote myself to. I prefer breadth over depth.

So, if you've stumbled across this blog, I hope that you enjoy it. I also hope that I stick with it and keep it updated, but I think I know that probably won't happen.