Derrick Thinks

I feel like a hypocrite, going against my beliefs regarding the issue of shoving ads down readers' throats. However, hear me out on this one, as there is a reason (or perhaps, a couple of reasons) why I chose to insert that little ad you see at the top right of the screen there.

Firstly, I am personally a bit absent-minded. In addition to that, I know that a lot of people out there are. Sometimes, I see things that trigger my memory and I remember to buy that carton of milk that I needed so badly. Google's Adsense works so that the ads displayed are relevant to the content that I have on my site. So, chances are, if I talk about Damien Rice and an ad for Damien's CD appears, someone might click it and help both the artist continue making records and the reader obtain their own copy of beautifully composed music. Ads can be the right-hand man of large conglomerates wanting to take money from your pockets, or they can be a simple tool for young, aspiring artists to generate a means of revenue for themselves to keep producing music.

Secondly, I personally need a means of supporting what I do. As a university student and one whom the government does not take kindly to when it comes to student loans. I understand that the ads do not generate nearly enough money to even pay for even half a school year's meals, every little bit helps.

So I am terribly sorry for the ads, but that's just the way things are. I guess that's just life, eh? Sometimes things can be changed, sometimes things cannot. Some things are meant to be, and some are not. No matter what happens, though, the most important thing is to stay true to ourselves and be the best that we can be because in the end, it's all about what you think about yourself and the vibes that you generate due to your nature, whether it be a positive or a negative one.

Just wanted to share this. What do you think?

You're grown up now, you've changed.
You got years under your belt,
And experiences hover around you;
Grab the opportunities.

But what happened to those good old days?
Nostalgia...
It's what you long for,
It's what you really want.

You've got a job now, you're set.
You know you're just a step away,
And independence smothers you;
Get away from it all.

And what happened to those good old days?
Nostalgia...
It's what you look for,
It's what you really need.

I am and have always been quite a rational person. If you take a look into my toolbox, you will see logic and reason. However, it is sometimes more important to trust your senses. Reason will tell you that hitting your thumb while hammering a nail into a wall is not a good idea, but without the sensory perception of feeling, hitting your thumb may not seem so bad an idea.

Perhaps it's just a result of my thinking too much that I'm letting my senses fall into place, but lately it seems as though I've been acting on impulse and urges. I'm stuck at a crossroads and I'm not sure which side I'm supposed to be on.

In making a difficult choice, especially when it involves feelings, what do you, the reader of this post, usually do?