Minimalism

These past few weeks I've been reminded of how uplifting sunshine can be. After a gloomy winter it's refreshing to see blue skies and bright sunshine again. I no longer want to stay indoors; every opportunity I have I escape to get outside for fresh air.

Smiles are contagious. Smile at someone and they may return the favor to you as well as the next person they meet. If you are feeling down try smiling at someone. Even if you didn't feel good inside before the act of appearing happy on the outside has

As a web designer I've worked with many clients and projects. Sometimes in the midst of a project the end goal, that of the user, gets left behind. The client and the designer can both get carried away in the logistics of the project and not focus on

Lately I've been reducing the time I spend on business communication by writing shorter and shorter emails and keeping phone calls to a minimum. My time is precious, as well as my client's time. If I can get the appropriate message across in one or two

When live throws negative situations at you it's important to stay objective. Negative remarks or feedback tend to attack our pride. We need to set our personal feelings aside and focus on accomplishing the task at hand. Letting pride get in the way will only distort our actions

Sometimes I browse the iPhone App Store looking for a game to play. Games that are considered tend to be more simple. Angry Birds, and now Tiny Wings, is incredibly popular; I believe their simplicity results in their popularity. Open the game at any time, play a few rounds, and

Life gets crazy quickly. Lately my mind has been swimming in multiple directions with little convergence of thought. At times I feel lost. I realized this afternoon that I have once again stopped having quiet times during the day. Also, I am not getting up early enough in the morning

I don't believe in multitasking. I avoid it at all costs. When I need to get a job done I cut out distractions. Programmers say they are "wired-in", wearing headphones to indicate that they are to be left alone at all costs. It's

An editorial on Engadget got me thinking. I agree with the author's thoughts. On March 2, 2011 Apple unveiled the iPad 2, it's going to sell like crazy. This year will  be the year of the iPad. Apple is changing the game, moving into a '

The iPad 2 was unveiled today. Needless to say, I'm sold. I watched the ads for it, looked over the new apps, and want one. Moments like these make me ponder my minimalist ways. It makes me wonder if I really am a minimalist, or if I'