My classes are awesome. Much easier than I ever though. Java is fun. I remember why I like programming so much. I just don’t know how it’s going to be with more advanced stuff. I just had my first test in my Design class. I didn’t do too poorly – 9/75 – and that’s without studying, cause I don’t have the time to study. Next test I will look at the CD that came with the book. That’s where I messed up. And they were pretty easy questions coming straight from the practice questions on the CD!
I went to the gym yesterday. Hopefully this time I’ll be able to stick with it. I worked on my back and thighs, and then did 15 minutes on the Precor (the elliptical without the arms). I want to go today, but I don’t want to be rushing between work and class. I’d have to eat and take a shower and make sure my program works all in one hour. I could do it, but I really hate rushing. I could always go after class at 9 and maybe just do some weights. Yea, I think I’ll do that tonight.
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. After work I’m gonna head over to Costco and pick up some stuff for the party on Saturday. Going to get burgers, buns, alcohol and whatever else I might need. Saturday is going to be so much fun! It started off just being my gamer friends (they are so awesome!), but then decided to invite my sister and brother-in-law (that is still so weird to say!), and they invited some people. Then my roommates are coming and bringing people, and then whenever I talk to someone else I invite them too. So I’m not quite sure who all is going to show up, but I’m going to expect a bunch of people. If I don’t buy enough food, there is pizza in the freezer :)
So I’ve been keeping myself pretty busy, between school, work, and now the gym. I like being busy cause the days seem to fly by, but then again I always feel like I’m missing something cause I’m going so fast! Oh well. If I’m meant to catch something, life will slow me down.
Only 3 more weeks till Vegas! So excited!
And I've asked myself, how much do you commit yourself. It's my life! Don't you forget! Caught in the crowd. It never ends.
Posted by StephanieWell, it’s the end of the 2nd week and I totally love my classes! Especially my Interior Design class. It’s exactly what I had hoped it to be! I was a little worried that it was going to be more of a "decorating class" but it’s actually more from an architectural standpoint.
Java is, well, Java. Very similar to C++, so it’s really easy for me. It’s really helping me remember ho to write programs, considering it’s been 6 years since I took a programming class.
Other than school, nothing new is really going on. Oh! I’m going to go see Phantom of the Opera tonight with Mike! I am so excited about that! I’ve never actually seen the show live, so I am looking forward to that experience. The only crappy thing is that Andrea planned on having the housewarming party tonight. I’ll be home around 11, so everyone will only have 3 hours drinking on me. I’ll catch the tail end of it, so it won’t be so bad, hopefully.
The rest of the weekend is going to be pretty much uneventful. Have to take my car in to get the oil changed, go get art supplies for my Interior Design class, finish up some homework, play some WoW and visit with the parents.
The one thing I am very thankful for is still being friends with Ken. He has been such a huge impact in my life and has motivated me to become someone better that I don’t want to lose his friendship. He is an awesome person. He’s motivated, intelligent, inspirational, honest, funny, and most of all sincere. Thank you for everything, Ken. I hope we can have our friendship grow into something beautiful.
Just wait a few weeks. We'll see if this stays the same!
I started school on Tuesday. I have to say it’s really not all that bad. I think the worst part is the fact that each class is 2 hrs 40 min. I suppose it could be worse. I could have more than one class per day. Right now, as it stands, Monday and Wednesday I have Interior Design, and Tuesday and Thursday I have Java. So far, they seem interesting and fun, especially the Design class. They are both going to be a lot of work, but with my background in C++ it will help a lot with the Java. My teacher for Int. Des. is from Manhattan, which is really awesome, but I haven’t had the opportunity to talk to her directly.
The Design class is really what I was looking for too. I was hoping it wasn’t going to be a decorating class, and it isn’t. It’s more along the lines of architecture, where you actually design the layout of buildings and rooms and such. That is exactly what I want to learn!
Java is just good to know. Any programming language is good to know. With learning Java, I can program on websites and such, which will help out my sister (and make me some extra cash on the side).
This is going to be an awesome session. And the summer is going to be just as awesome!
Vegas, Baby! Vegas! Woohoo!
Yesterday was my sisters' wedding. It was awesome. She was beautiful, and he looked quite handsome. They were both glowing! I have pictures, so if anyone is interested, let me know.
I really don't have much to say .. I mean, I know I have a lot to say, but it's too much to write.
Do you ever notice that the more you think about something the more complex it gets? It’s so annoying! And not to mention the fact that I’m totally stressed out because of my sisters’ wedding, but that will be done on Saturday. I’m all kinds of excited cause my relatives are coming into town from Pa. It’s my grandmother, 2 of my aunts, and 3 of my cousins (sweet! They’re all 21!). The rest of my relatives are showing up tomorrow and Friday. I can’t wait. I love seeing family. I’m a big family person. It’s really important to me having a strong family bond, especially with your immediate family (mom/dad/brothers/sisters).
I create strong bonds with all of my friends, and most people I come into contact with. I’m really close with my friends and even closer with those that I love (only a select few, of course). Relationships with those around you help you grow into a strong person, with different values and perspectives on life. I like getting other peoples’ input on every aspect of life. I don’t like people who are narrow minded, so I try not to be either.
Of course, I am stuck in my ways, but I’m trying to change that. I think I’ve done rather well with that. I’ve become more positive and optimistic. I’m still working on being too judgmental, at least outward. What most people don’t understand is that just because I comment on people, or activities doesn’t mean that I am going to be closed minded to meeting them or trying something new. I’m all about trying new things. I don’t like saying no to something because I want to grow and become a well-rounded person.
For the most part, I like me. Sure there are some things I’d like to change, but I just have to get the motivation to do so. Most of them are on the outside, like get into shape, or eat healthier. Personality wise, I think I’m a pretty awesome person. I may be moody sometimes, but all in all I’m pretty intelligent, I can be funny (at times), I’m sympathetic and kind, friendly, easy-going, and I always try to get along with everyone. If someone doesn’t like me, I try to appease them, and if that still doesn’t work, then there’s nothing else I can do. Can’t please everyone all the time, right?
Now, I’m not trying to toot my own horn, but I think I’m a pretty good person. I haven’t had any complaints (at least to my face) yet.
Heh, I write too much sometimes. But hey, this is my ranting and raving! It helps me get thoughts off my mind. It’s a lot easier than talking to someone (yea I know I get way too emotional sometimes.
This was an awesome weekend! Saturday I helped out my sister make some gift baskets for her wedding (OMG it’s already Saturday!), and then went to see Star Wars: Episode 3 with a bunch of my gaming friends. It was a blast! The movie was awesome and it’s always nice to see those guys.
After I got home from the movie, I decided to call Ken and see what he was up to, cause, well, I’m always up for seeing him. A couple people were just chilling over at his place talking and listening to music, so he said come on over. I wasn’t about to pass this up, so I got my make-up bag and headed over.
Nicole, Adam, Jason, Mike (Ken’s new roommate) and his girl Jenny were all there sitting around drinking. There’s nothing better than a few close friends hanging out. Seriously. It’s relaxing.
So after about 2am, Adam, Nicole and Jason left to go home and it was basically just Mike, Ken and I sitting out in the living room. I hate assuming that I can stay the night, but I do, just cause I always have. I don’t like to impose, but I feel that I always do. I just hope that no one else feels that way. So I end up staying the night, which I totally love the cuddle time. I mean, what could be better than falling asleep with the one that you love holding you? I’m sure there are maybe a couple, but it all depends on who you ask.
Even better, we end up spending all of Sunday together. It’s like heaven to me. We watched a couple movies: Dune, End of Days, and the end of Star Wars: Episode 2 that was on TV. I made lunch, and he made dinner. It was really nice to just have a lazy Sunday. I haven’t had one of those in like forever! Especially spending one with Ken.
But have you ever wished that you could read someone’s mind. Really know what they were thinking, or what they were feeling. I do, but I don’t. I do because I’d rather know how someone feels, and what their expectations or intentions are, than being strung along just getting set up for being hurt again. But then again, I don’t because I don’t really want to hear anything other than what I want to hear. If the person you want doesn’t really want you. I’m trying to decide whether I’d rather be living in the moment and happy now no matter what the outcome is, or if I should just give it up because it might not work out. I have learned to grow and be optimistic about so much, but how are you supposed to know when even the optimism won’t save anything.
I don’t like giving up on things that I believe in, or things that I think I can fix, but I don’t know if "fixing" things is the solution. I guess only time will tell, and until that time, I am going to revel in the happiness I have for the time being.
Since I started working on the new system at work about 2 days ago, I think I've actually worked on the application for like a total of 8 hours. It keeps having major issues that keep people from working on it. So I've been reading up on www.Penny-Arcade.com. They have really funny gamer comics on there.
Other than .. well .. okay .. I guess nothing else is really new. I suppose my life is just in a nice calm right now. I'm going to enjoy it while I can, cause I know it's not gonna last long!