My Very First Blog!

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to my blog, which I have appropriately titled, "Crystal Clear Perceptions," because every now and then I like to give my take on something, like global warming or evolution or how a computer knows when to reset its clock for Daylight Saving Time. Really, how does it know? Is there a little gremlin inside that comes alive twice a year to tinker with Microsoft's internal workings? Does the government truly have us all by the satellite leash and at the click of a button can change time? Sounds crazy, huh? But this topic has mystified me for years, so much so that I asked my husband that very same question last night. Now usually he can answer any question that I throw his way. That is one of the reasons why I married him (other than the fact that he has an incredible physique, gorgeous blue eyes and is probably the only one who can put up with me long-term!). Brownie points? Who, me? :-) Seriously, he is quite the knowledge bank. He calls it "useless knowledge." I call it sexy and very impressive. This time, however, when I asked him about the computer thing, he let out a long sigh and replied, "I don't know." Great. Me and my excessive compulsive behavior will have to go on a bit longer wondering why.

Speaking of Daylight Saving Time... What the heckola?!?!?! For those of us who have trouble sleeping because our minds are like 24-hour Wal-Marts - they never close - Daylight Saving Time is worse than running out of coffee or trying to reach a customer service rep who actually wants to help. It really disrupts the natural balance of life and it's all for what, an hour. Please. It would seem to me that more energy is wasted when there are more hours of daylight, because more people would be apt to keep working, driving, playing and so on, which all uses an incredible amount of juice and slowly eats away the environment. Now, on the flip side, there are those of you who will contend that more daylight means fewer lights being turned on. I say to you - buy energy efficient lightbulbs. But that's just my two cents. I will survive this March Forward.

For those of you who don't know me, I love to write. It is my passion, my greatest love (other than my family) and a way to escape the daily humdrum of life. Writing also happens to be my job. This past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity of editing a children's book about learning the true meaning of destiny. What a story! The first time I read through it, I thought, "Wow!" I can't wait until it hits the shelves and I am able to pass the title along to you. Right now, however, my lips are sealed by a confidentiality agreement. My next project is a freelance article on vacations. I was given a tight deadline (what else is new), but it's worth it.

I can't forget to mention one of my daily responsibilities, WikiAnswers.com, which is now part of the wonderful and amazing Answers.com family. I had been a Supervisor (editor and sysop) since November of 2005 and was recently promoted to Community Administrator (managing editor). If you have never visited the site, I recommend that you take a moment and log on. The basic concept is wiki-style FAQs, where anyone can ask a question and anyone can provide a new answer, improve an existing answer or make a general comment. Since becoming part of Answers, the community has been growing by leaps and bounds. I'm am so proud to be a part of the success.

Until next time, stay well, keep fit and save a tree. :-)

Crystal