steve kwan user experience designer

Lessons learned in 2007

(January 2nd, 2008 - 9:02AM)

As always, at the end of the year I like to revisit the lessons I've learned in the past 365. Here are the ones from 2007.

• Beware of rental scams.

  Early in the year I was attempting to find a new roommate, and was surprised to learn that there are scammers who prey on landlords. The general idea is the scammer will show interest in the accomodations, offer to send you a cheque for more than the requested amount, and ask for the difference. Then the cheque they sent you will bounce.

  So any landlords or renters out there, be careful!

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• 24 sucks.

  24 used to be one of my favourite shows. Then I was subjected to season six, which was awful. The bad guy was Jack Bauer's father. That's a sure sign of writing trouble.

  Related post: Humour journal, entry #6

• I'm a gym rat.

  In 2007 I started a gym streak where I'd go to the gym every day. I wound up going for 156 consecutive days before the streak ended because of old people.

  Related post: 19-UP
  Related post: Back from Mexico

• Facebook isn't so bad.

  After much postponement, I finally set up a Facebook account and have been using it ever since.

  Related post: A bullet to the brain

• It's all about docmetrics.

  In August, Vitrium successfully released docmetrics, our flagship product. As we continue into 2008, I'll definitely look back on this as a major milestone.

  Related post: Docmetrics 1.0

• It's best to live alone.

  Although I don't mind roommates, I'm finally living alone and I have to say that I much prefer the solitude.

  Related post: Moving on up

• Mexico is itchy.

  I went to Mexico in October and came back with a bad rash.

  Related post: Back from Mexico

• The Creative Zen rocks.

  I finally escaped the Appleverse when I purchased a 16GB Creative Zen. I love the player thus far and am not looking back.

  Related post: Review: Creative Zen 16GB

• Family is the greatest gift of all.

  More on this later. :)