And so it begins

I'm finally joining the 21st century!

I bought a laptop with my Christmas bonus and thought I'd put it to use by creating a blog. But what to write about? Sure I'll write about daily goings-on -- as if anyone other than me is interested -- but I decided it would be good to use it to track my progress as I try to overcome my shyness.

Samsara means many things. Its basis is in Hinduism and Buddhism and it refers primarily to reincarnation. I like the translation endless wanderings (hence the address) because it evokes what I think life is. Okay, it's not really "endless," but life can feel like a constant procession along an indirect route, sometimes without a definite purpose.

An alternate translation is rebirth. If all goes well, this translation will apply to my transformation into a non-shy person. I think the change will be gradual and difficult. Chronicling it should help me better see my accomplishments and provide motivation for me to continue the work.

And so it begins ...