Taking a Break

I realized a few weeks ago that I am burnt out a bit regarding the topics on this blog. My passionate interest in the issues surrounding Christianity, atheism, agnosticism, creation, and evolution can only take the front seat in my life for so long. While I can never really turn off my desire to learn about these subjects, I can feel myself getting overwhelmed with the number of goals I've set for myself simultaneously. I am a full-time PhD student in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech and a full-time computer architect professionally. This is enough to fill my time. The Blog and the constant interest in other blogs, books, and podcasts has got to be put down for a while. My dissertation is looming large, and I'm going to try to focus on it for a while.

After having decided to take this break a few weeks ago, I've found it quite refreshing. In the midst of class, work, and dissertation time, I've actually found the time to whip out my axe (electric guitar) and wail away for a while. Good times. Guitar is the other great passion of my life -- yes, in addition to computer architecture, science, philosophy, and religion. I don't know how long I'll be away, but I do know what I'll be doing: working, class, dissertation, and rocking out on my electric/bass/classical/steel-string gutars.