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Back again

Coming back to Australia after the warm days and nights in Thailand has actually been pretty nice. Thailand is amazing, I definitely feel a little changed from the experience but as usual coming home to nice food and a comfy bed always a good way to end an adventure.

The most interesting perspective I gained came from being the countries definition of “Upper Class”. The attention you receive because you are western results from the assumption that you have money (Which you do), and they have much to gain by giving amazing customer service. The change in treatment really makes you appreciate what you have.

But being back means it is time for me to focus a little on my future. I need a day job so I can work towards my next long-term goal:

1) Having the skills necessary for game development on the Ouya when it is released.

Considering my starting skill set I feel that it is a pretty relaxed goal for the deadline (6 months) but it is at this sort of level where I believe I will be able to call myself an “intermediate”.

I will probably reward myself afterwards with another overseas experience which is something to really look forward to.

Good times ahead

IT and Software Dev

I have always had a keen interest in computing, as a kid pulling apart toys and building things with lego evolved into skills in this area. Although I don’t study computer science I make an effort to read and program as often as I feel motivated to do so. Recently I had a project in website design and I followed the youtube channel and taught myself a heap to do with HTML and CSS.

A few months back I worked through dive into Python, MySQL, PHP plus a little of Javascript.

Also I read up on TCP/IP.

The following goals I have to teach myself in development are:

  • Further knowledge in Python
  • Assembly
  • Graphics programming
  • Android Development (Java)
Normally I can pump through a large amount of material in these areas if I manage to motivate myself. This motivation to do Hours of reading comes in bursts but as the war of art (If programming is viewed as a creative pursuit) states, the way to overcome these demons is to simply be consistent. If I simply sit down and force myself the motivation will eventually come.
I am really interested in this as having the technical knowledge is complementary in becoming a technical founder/co-founder of a start-up.
Now for the motivation…

Martial Arts

I’m very keen on doing martial arts, knowledge in how to defend oneself effectively is very tempting. Also i believe that the philosophy behind many martial arts is correct (Be prepared but use as a last resort).

All the motivation behind doing martial arts motivates most of my actions. Will dedicate a post to this later on down the track

Kendo

So i recently started kendo, the art of the sword. But I mean really recently, still am feeling super embarrassed at not knowing or understanding anything they are doing.

It is so much fun none the less

lets face it, samurai, ninjas and such are so cool. Even though its a wooden sword the skills are identical.. So awesome.

My goal is to have first dan (sho-dan) before my overseas travels [Will discuss these later]

To achieve this im going to the dojo twice a week plus reading up on all the material i can find. Plus i want to start Iaido later on.

Muay Thai

Another martial art im interested in doing is kickboxing

  • Turns the leg into a deadly weapon
  • Dramatically improves fitness

Don’t really want extreme fighting skills, just fitness and confidence that hopefully will be furthered by this.

Jiu-jitsu

The grappling martial art is again something I’ve always been interested in, just never been so far as to join up

  • First Dan before travelling would be nice.

So these are my first set of goals that i wish to achieve. Jason Statham has all the time to practice his fighting skills because he is an actor with heaps of free time and he is a model of mine.

As is Bruce Lee
Dear god that guy is amazing.
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