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Value of ViewsLast Saturday morning, I did my usual weekend jog at Austin's Townlake. As I was crossing the foot bridge to meet my friends, I witnessed a quite amazing view. The moon was setting over a mansion on a cliff which overlooks Townlake. It was just before sunrise, and the moon was bright with a redish tint. It was a clear and cold morning with steam rising from the lake's surface. It was quite amazing.
This got me thinking. That mansion perched up on that cliff overlooking downtown Austin is probably millions of dollars more just for that view. While I got a great view on the bridge for free. I wonder how much those occupants of that mansion really appreciate their view. When you have to travel somewhere for a view, you will always appreciate it more. When it comes easy, it will always get old.
So don't pay extra for a view. Just be sure you have access to areas with great views, and make it habit to visit those places. When you visit those areas, you will then get your money's worth (especially when the visit is free!).
Engineers and Tattoos
I have never seen an engineer with a tattoo. My theory is that what makes people want to become engineers will also make people not want to get a tattoo. The two desires are opposite of each other. As an engineer, I would never consider getting a tattoo for several reasons: cost, health risk, pain, dislike of needles, fear of being a senior citizen with a tattoo. Perhaps there is some "coolness" with a good tattoo... But I bet for most engineers, the drawbacks greatly outweigh this "coolness".
