The Realization

After starting this next quarter of classes im realizing that it is more lax in terms of tech oriented work, but in more rack my brain for the other things like working in a group and taking an argument position for my comp II class.  I am also realizing that I am very distracted in everything and that I need to stay on task so I can finish strong and succeed.

Many people today suffer from this and many college students can agree that distractions are EVERYWHERE!  Mine is the Xbox and phone calls.  Mainly because I am having a blast playing Halo or borderlands with my online friends.  Also I watch myself get caught with rushing through seasons of my favorite TV show on Netflix.  I have taken upon myself to get to my public library and make do with what is available there and get much needed work done.  As the saying goes..... "work, then play."

Even blogging can be a distraction because of how fun they can be.  So if I were you and you know what I'm talking about, is that we must make a schedule for what we do and keep it.  Because if one thing fails mostly everything else fails with it.

For now, I must keep everything in balance and to keep myself from going crazy this quarter with all the work needing done.  I believe I will have another successful quarter.  For what its worth, I hope I can get the career I am training for and be able to settle down and have the family most dream about.






















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After week 1

This first week back to school has been a fun one.  Different teachers this time and not so technically heavy material.  I'm really going to like Comp II.  Taking a position and making an argument is something I like to do or at least try.  The electronics course this quarter is going to be a good challenge for me because its a different teacher and a different way of doing things.  Hence, no cheating, or being "passed" through.  I can see how this class is going to be with the actual guidance I received from the lab.  Again like before the group of class mates I am with just love to leave early so they don't have to do the lab.  Well it's going to cut into their grade a bit if they care.  Greg and I stayed till the end to get this lab to work and it was working smoothly.

I also had a birthday this past week.  I did hit the big 3-0.  But what have I got to show.... nothing.  But this is 2013 things are different, people are living longer and doing different things.  I for instance am just doing things I know how to do and that is doing it till I get it right.  I would rather learn and get it right than to just fail constantly.  The next coming weeks I should  get some more videos or pics of what I am doing in school or life rather.  I've been slacking but no worry I am back on track and will get to posting regularly.  That is my objective.

I know this has been rather short but hang in there, and as always thanks for reading!  Don't forget to subscribe!

Hawkeyes won!

Hey just wanted to get on and give you guys a whats up this weekend.  I am getting ready for a great football season for the Iowa Hawkeyes.  What a great way to keep spirits going by their victory versus Iowa State!  They dominated in the first half and while Iowa State tried to clutch it back in the fourth quarter they still got defeated by losing by 6 points at 27 - 21.  Also there were some sketchy calls during the last half that were like come on guys does it really matter?  I agree with the reverse call on the "butt" first before the touchdown review.

The other review was the call over the ISU player catching the ball and his knee was touching the ground before making a run for yardage.  That play wasn't over ruled.  But nonetheless It was a strong game in the second half.  I think both teams in their own conferences will have a great season.

What is enjoyed most about the victory from either team is the rushing over to the opposing side and grabbing the prize of the rivalry trophy.  In this case, the cy-hawk trophy is one of these.  Pictured below, and this is not my picture I am not taking any credit for a link the webpage I got this from is going to be posted at the end, is the famous for all Iowans is the Cy-Hawk trophy.

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Picture link:  http://northiowatoday.com/2012/09/07/predict-winner-of-iowa-iowa-state-football-game-win-a-prize/ 

Enjoying the short break

Next week Fall quarter starts at ITT Tech.  I have made it with a high enough GPA to get out of probation.  (Thats a long story).  All I know is that now all I have to do is achieve better scores and learn what I need to learn.  I heard advice from a graduate student from Iowa State University, "Take all you can!"  I am looking at that advice as a way to see why the little things we learn are there for us and not just have us jump into the "cool" stuff like we imagined.  I think thats what gets many down in the first place is with all the introductory classes we all have to take in the beginning.  I'm starting to understand why we had to learn those things.  Some of them are because that was the old way of doing things and not done anymore but we learn the current and new way of doing things and learning the old method sometimes gets us to understand why the new method is in place.  All I have to say to fellow students is to have lots and lots of patience, and to take it a class at a time.

Now is the time for great networking and making connections now as to finding that job when we all graduate and will definitely be on the job/career hunt.  I'm looking at possibly getting my foot in the door somewhere and then continuing on with the bachelors degree program.  I figure it would be worth a shot.

I have been able to catch up on my games and start to pay off my pre-orders for the xbox one.  But one little problem...  I still need to buy the xbox one.  I think I won't have a problem.  Then I heard that the new game from Bungie has been pushed to next year.  Typical Bungie ha ha.  

Anyhow I leave you all now till next time, I need to get to sleep here... 6:45 AM comes quickly.

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Finals are over!

So as Saturday finals are finished the summer quarter at ITT has ended giving us a nice 2 week break from everything we've done.  Its a good thing too.  I haven't had a nice break between quarters in ages.  Its been a short week then right back at the grind again.  It also gives us a mental break so that we don't get completely burned out from all the constant learning.  But to also keep us mentally prepared for the next task.

I think I'm going to take the time during these next two weeks to relax and to increase my rainy day fund again.  I'm also going to get out and enjoy the sunshine and go out.  Get some good exercise in.  Catch up on the games I've been playing lately too not just finishing the campaigns but to catch up with my friends on xbox live.  I'm sure they have missed me and my antics on multiplayers.  That reminds me.  I've got pre-orders to pay up on.  I've also got to get funds for the Xbox One that comes out in november.

Hopefully the only direction I am on from here is up and out.  For me to really find out what I am made of and what I can really do.  Things are going well for me and I want to take a minute and be thankful and celebrate what I have actually accomplished on my own.

I'll share more later but always thanks for reading!