Well, I’ve finally made progress on at least 2, count them, 2 decisions in the last few days. Of course, not without some agony, research, and endless debate. I swear, I sometimes wonder how I have managed to get this far.

The first decision was to re-up with my current cellular provider, Cingular (“Now known as the new AT&T!”) , with the ultimate goal of finally getting my hands on the somewhat new Samsung Blackjack. I’m a terrible whore for new technology, and I’ve wanted a PDA/Cellphone for ages. However, I wasn’t about to buy into the now dead Palm technology, when the announcement was made that the Palm O/S was being killed off, and all new Palm devices would be run off the Windows Mobile platform. I had stayed away from picking up the Blackjack right away when it was announced, because there weren’t any significant discounts given on the price for existing customers who renewed their contracts. This has always bugged me. Why is it that cellular companies give all sorts of bonuses to new customers, while their loyal customers get the ass?

Anyway, with the introduction of refurbished units available for sale online, and the drastic mark downs in pricing, I figured now was as good a time as any. I do realize that this is probably in anticipation for the upcoming Apple iPhone. However, I have little interest in this new gadget, as I already own a video iPod, and several computers, thank you. Admittedly, even the Blackjack is overkill for me, but it just looks so cool, dammit! In regards to Cingular…uhhh AT&T….uhhh…whatever, I’ve had good service with them over the last almost 3 years now, so really, committing to another 2 isn’t a huge deal. I need a cellphone. I use a cellphone every day. I might as well be getting some bling to go with it.

The second monumental decision, was to embark on my latest website creation using my REAL NAME! I know. Shocking.

This was the decision that was hardest for me to make, based on several things. I did a lot of research over the last while, investigating privacy issues, family and employer considerations, and a variety of other things that you should really put serious thought into, before deciding to have a website bearing your own name. I’ve had several sites over the years, and ultimately abandoned working on them for various reasons. Going this route will not only allow me to possibly build credibility for myself, based upon what I write, but also make me work harder to ensure that what I put out for public consumption is worthwhile and civil. Well…as civil as I can be…

So, for better or worse, here I go for another round in the ring…