Things I've Noticed

Quick Quote on Millennials

"Millennials feel like they're entitled... to a future."

+ Atul

Quick Quote on Blood Pressure

"Knowing that I have high blood pressure is giving me higher blood pressure."

+ Atul

Having Two Mobile Phones Is Better Than Having One

Yes, I carry two phones and I get questioned about it all the time.  I’m not a drug dealer.  I have a work phone and a personal phone.  It’s not unreasonable that I would want to keep things separate and carrying two phones in my pocket isn’t so bad since they are small and not huge ones that look like mini tablet PC’s.  They fit comfortably in my pocket.  Sure, it’s a hassle having to charge and take care of two phones.  I put mostly the same apps on my Android phone and iOS iPhone.  But there are definite advantages…

1. Personal stuff stays separate from work stuff
2. If one phone runs out of battery, I always have a backup
3. When I’m on a call with one phone, I can take notes or look at navigation/maps on the other phone
4. Since I have one Android and one iOS phone, I can learn about app differences
5. You can take pictures with one phone without leaving another app on the other phone

 

Quick Quote on Complaining and Being Lazy

"Sometimes it’s easier to do what is asked than it is to explain why you can't or won't do it."

+ Atul

The Dangers of On-line Debate and Opinions

<<<  First of all, I want to express my condolences to the people of Paris and France as well as the families of those affected by the terrorist attacks that just happened.  It’s so sad but we have to be careful not to hate just because others share commonalities with the perpetrators.  This post, which I had been mulling for some time, is pertinent in a lot of ways.  >>>

I wrote more than 4 years ago about how as I became older, I increasingly felt the need to express my opinion.  That was back when Facebook wasn’t nearly as popular and things were a little different.  I always looked upon my blog as a way to share my thoughts and opinions to hopefully make people think.  In this way, I might influence the world.  I might as well take advantage of the fact that the internet is an amazing forum from which we can express ourselves.  But recently, things have gotten ugly… and hateful… and divisive.  It’s getting to the point that opinions are becoming so extreme and polarizing that they keep us from getting along.  I blame this on many factors.

Because opinions can be given anonymously, people feel protected to spout off how they really feel and that’s not necessarily a good thing.  They don’t have to look you in the eye or meet you to realize that you are also just another human.  It’s disheartening to know how many people hate others just for their ethnicity or religion.  Ultimately, some thoughts are better kept to yourself.  And by sharing such thoughts, the fervor increases and others are emboldened to spread more hatred