Blog of Josh Hall

And I’m fine with that. Honestly, I do feel a huge sense of ‘next chapter’ in my life.  I’m not sure that it was very gradual either.  I’m feeling like I’ve drawn a line in my mind; “Here are the thoughts, actions, desires, and goals of what used to be, and on this side is […]

Don’t just have fun when you’re winning.   Learn to fill your enjoyment meter by witnessing others having fun.  Creating a fuss or scene in the context of you losing doesn’t make you win that game or any future games.  It does decrease the number of losses though –by no one ever wanting to play […]

My brother in law decided to make me sad about my cubicle farm job and show me what LEGO Headquarters looks like.  It’s beautiful.  I can just imagine how energetic everyone feels and how much they love their work place. http://www.dezeen.com/2012/01/31/lego-pmd-by-rosan-bosch-and-rune-fjord/

Offer people money when they’re paying for your enjoyment.  My favorite line that lead to this rule came from the Heinritz family:  “Boats don’t run on thanks, they run on gas.”  If they refuse, that’s up to them, but it’s up to you to initiate the gratitude.

I’ve been away from the game long enough that some of you may not know my involvement in the free online role playing game, Legend of the Green Dragon.  This weekend, June 4th  (6/4), a bunch of players are getting back on as a sort of reunion, and I thought it might be a good […]

Ball pits are awesome.  Maybe I could tie in a play room that would have the ball pit and the soft cushy surface there.  Surprisingly, I think the balls for ball pits are pretty cheap, and I don’t think a room would be all that difficult to make  The only thing I would see is […]