I completely forgot to mention that my one and only (and older) sister is visiting from Alaska for 2 weeks. She came in on Friday and she, I, my friend, Ben, his roommate and his friend, all went to a really nice Asian restaurant where we loaded up on sushi and sake. Good stuff.
I also just bought a new 37" 1080p LCD HDTV. After waiting years for the right time to get an HDTV (I probably could have waited a few more), I finally made the jump. I've been holding off until prices were reasonable and the quality compromise from CRT wasn't as big. I'd still like to get a DLP instead, but my friend has had the same model since November of last year and still loves it and he bought it for $200 more than what I'm paying for it. It's a big step up from my current 24" flat CRT SDTV with component inputs I bought for my Xbox about 4 years ago. Now I have to figure out how I'm going to set it up.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
News on my Summer
Well, I decided that, me being lazy and comfortable with my current position, I'd stay working where I'm at. For both positions, I'd supposedly need to be actively taking classes, so it would be better (even though I'm sure the pay rate is lower) to be where I'm at already. Also, that extra tutor position might not go through as the classes I would be helping out with will most likely be canceled due to a lack of registered students.
I was in a bit of pickle with the classes being offered as the English class I wanted to take was only open and being offered by a teacher that isn't the best one (though I checked the next day and the one I wanted was open). Also, I was able to take a Photography class that is required by my degree, so I didn't have to take another unnecessary class again just to get my 6 credits. I bought my books online used, saved some money, but now the wait begins. Hopefully, they arrive before I actually need them. I also need to hunt down an 35 or 120mm film SLR, and get film and print paper by next Tuesday. That one might be kinda tough.
As for my last quarter, I finally finished up on Monday. That research paper was kickin' my ass, but I got it done and finished up my online class with a final exam. Then, on Tuesday, I did three 20 minute quizzes and the final exam all in one class period because I didn't think I would be there for the last class period yesterday due to my scheduled (but then later re-scheduled jury duty). I'm glad to be done, but already next week on Tuesday, I've got another English class to have to deal with, as well as the Photography class, with not even a week of rest between quarters.
I could have taken the summer off and gotten a real (better-paying job) and been happy, but I'd like to get my English out of the way and be done with it.
I was in a bit of pickle with the classes being offered as the English class I wanted to take was only open and being offered by a teacher that isn't the best one (though I checked the next day and the one I wanted was open). Also, I was able to take a Photography class that is required by my degree, so I didn't have to take another unnecessary class again just to get my 6 credits. I bought my books online used, saved some money, but now the wait begins. Hopefully, they arrive before I actually need them. I also need to hunt down an 35 or 120mm film SLR, and get film and print paper by next Tuesday. That one might be kinda tough.
As for my last quarter, I finally finished up on Monday. That research paper was kickin' my ass, but I got it done and finished up my online class with a final exam. Then, on Tuesday, I did three 20 minute quizzes and the final exam all in one class period because I didn't think I would be there for the last class period yesterday due to my scheduled (but then later re-scheduled jury duty). I'm glad to be done, but already next week on Tuesday, I've got another English class to have to deal with, as well as the Photography class, with not even a week of rest between quarters.
I could have taken the summer off and gotten a real (better-paying job) and been happy, but I'd like to get my English out of the way and be done with it.
Friday, June 01, 2007
School days
Well, this quarter of school is almost over and I'm really glad to be (almost) done with my English class. The folks at Sinclair have asked me to become a tutor there teaching computers and helping out. The only problem is that I need to have (at least) 6 credit hours to take the job, or even continue working there as a student assistant.
I had plans to take my final English class (for my Associates degree) in the summer, but I'm not sure if I want to after 2 consecutive quarters of writing papers. That (along with Photography) would be the only classes I would be able to take, since I don't have anymore gen-ed classes to take. Most of the classes I need to take have prerequisites and they aren't always offered every quarter, so it has to be planned out in advance. If I am to follow the current schedule, I will be done in Spring 2009. I don't know if Photography is offered during the summer, but I will look into it as another class I could take to make up the required 6 credit hours needed to continue working.
There's also the pay and maximum amount of hours I can work at Sinclair. I'm paid minimum wage, and can't work more than 20 hours a week. I was looking at finding a better job (I found one posted for a nice one at Honda) and only taking English 113 online, but now I'm presented with another choice: do I want to sacrifice money or convenience.
I had plans to take my final English class (for my Associates degree) in the summer, but I'm not sure if I want to after 2 consecutive quarters of writing papers. That (along with Photography) would be the only classes I would be able to take, since I don't have anymore gen-ed classes to take. Most of the classes I need to take have prerequisites and they aren't always offered every quarter, so it has to be planned out in advance. If I am to follow the current schedule, I will be done in Spring 2009. I don't know if Photography is offered during the summer, but I will look into it as another class I could take to make up the required 6 credit hours needed to continue working.
There's also the pay and maximum amount of hours I can work at Sinclair. I'm paid minimum wage, and can't work more than 20 hours a week. I was looking at finding a better job (I found one posted for a nice one at Honda) and only taking English 113 online, but now I'm presented with another choice: do I want to sacrifice money or convenience.
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