Category: Ramblings

That was fun

DreamHost recent made some cool changes to how they manage thier MySQL severs. I just sucessfully migrated 2 databases off of my old mysql server onto a new one, and in the process split one of the databases into 3 (which is what I wanted to do all along, but setting up seperate host names for each was kind of a pain) Now I can manage all of the databases I .. uhm … “use” … from one phpMyAdmin instance.

I even managed to switch which database my bad jokes page and my personal glue site (neither of which gets much traffic) are pointed to with no perceiveable interruption.

now – if I could only get off my ass enough to put the other sites that these databases are designed for together….

Random goodness on teh intarwebs

I was doing a search for knitting patterns. My wife knits, so I am sometimes on the lookout for cool interesting things to share with her. I found a pattern for knee socks a couple of weeks ago that I sent her the link to because I know she was thinking about doing some to improve her hogwarts student costume.

Anyway – I did come across something on a knitting blog (well i think it’s a knitting blog – looks like its pretty new) that caught my attention since it’s not directly related to knitting. The cure for information overload: check it out for yourself 🙂

Edited on Apr 1st 2006, 22:42 by Hooloovoo

ENNEAGRAM

terpsichoros posted a link to a 2 question enneagram test. I just took it and I think it was pretty close. Here are my results:

The Observer

you chose BZ – your Enneagram type is FIVE.

“I need to understand the world”

Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.

How to Get Along with Me

* Be independent, not clingy.
* Speak in a straightforward and brief manner.
* I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts.
* Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable.
* Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity.
* If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place.
* don’t come on like a bulldozer.
* Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people’s loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.

What I Like About Being a Five

* standing back and viewing life objectively
* coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
* my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
* not being caught up in material possessions and status
* being calm in a crisis

What’s Hard About Being a Five

* being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world
* feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all
* being pressured to be with people when I don’t want to be
* watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally

Fives as Children Often

* spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on
* have a few special friends rather than many
* are very bright and curious and do well in school
* have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers
* watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information
* assume a poker face in order not to look afraid
* are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict
* feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected

Fives as Parents

* are often kind, perceptive, and devoted
* are sometimes authoritarian and demanding
* may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate
* may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions

(Not) MySpace

I just created a MySpace.com profile. Mostly so that people I know (or knew at one point) can find me if they wish.

I was just looking through some of the profiles of people that I know with accounts to get started adding them to my friends list.

A buddy of mine at work has an account. I sent an “add friend” request and noticed a picture on his page that I wanted to comment on. I got the following error when I tried to do so:

[Quote] Error: You must be someone’s friend to make comments about them. [Quote]

Oh yeah? Since when?

The error message just struck me as amusing. How different would the world be if that was true in real life?