First post!

So why a blog? Why not livejournal? I've always felt that blogs belong to the person...and aren't as much a journal as a sounding board. I always thought it was odd to have a "Live" Journal...especially when I hear about people who get angry because they being commented on, when they have the posts open and commentable...so this works better for me.

I suppose I'll start just by throwing a note about my time at WPI, what I've learned and such...

Yes...I've been here for 5 years (going on 6)
Yes...I have to overload 5 classes per term, then go to Africa in D term
Yes...It's going to be very hard
No...I'm not quitting my job or SocComm, or other clubs to make the time
Yes...I understand some of you may feel that's a bad idea
No...I don't really care
and No...I do not regret my decision...

My first 4 years at WPI were nothing like ever before. People are right, college is a life changing experience, and on top of that, college only happens once and they are some of your best years. I did not stay at WPI for an extra 2 years because I couldn't let go. I also didn't stay because I felt I had a grudge against anyone or anything at the school I had to resolve.

The reason I stayed at WPI is because the first 4 years there, I was nobody. I was shy, annoyed, frustrated, going with the flow and wicked easy to manipulate. I didn't think my friends were friends, and sometimes they turned out not to be. In the past year (and hopefully this coming year), the changes I've made have panned out and will pan out to actually be life changing, and possibly send me in the direction I wish to go. I've made a difference in the places I've always wanted to...my career choices are now in a place I'd like...my friends are my friends, my good friends are my good friends, my few close friends I no longer think will leave me, and those who have pretended to be my friends are gone. The people, things, places, experiences, and everything else that I will enjoy are now achieved or in progress...and THAT is what makes this entire WPI expereince finally worth while.

Chris

PS - I'll be starting a second blog soon that outlines my life at WPI and how I've changed. Also, if you wish to view the abridged version, go to http://users.wpi.edu/~stpierre/mylife.htm