Not that I had much to say, had I posted here. School is school. I'm running out of classes to take (I suppose I could graduate, but that's crazy talk), and am finding rather odd things to fill the void as I try to get the final classes I need to leave the hallowed halls of academia behind (and take up the cyber-halls of distance learning grad school, if that is indeed the path I choose). I did stumble upon a class on information technology and computer literacy, which I am taking this quarter, and which I think will teach me some basic skills that might be useful in grad school, pursuing a degree in library science, as is currently the plan (either that, or be a cowboy). And I have found the class useful at times, as I pick up some random computer skills I've previously lacked. And I had to learn how to use PowerPoint, which I was mad about, because my basic copy of Microsoft Office didn't include PowerPoint, so I had to buy a new copy ($100 with the school's site license) in order to get PowerPoint. But it actually is a pretty good program for people like myself with no skills vis-a-vis graphic design. I doubt I'll use it for presentations, but for real basic visual projects, I might take advantage of it from time to time. In any event, the class seems pretty basic, but I think it will have some value.
Beyond that, not a hell of a lot to report here. Just doing school and wasting time. Went to some concerts, most recently Ronny Cox. He's better known as an actor (Deliverance, notable guest appearances on Star Trek: The Next Generation), but is also a gifted folk singer. You can download most of his songs from his web site. I saw some other shows, I've forgotten to mention (not just since my last post, but in the last couple months, several have slipped through the cracks). George Jones, Elana James, and Arlo Guthrie are probably the most worthy of note, seen at Pechanga, Acoustic Music San Diego, and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, respectively. I'll try to pass along my opinions on fine shows I've seen, since I'm sure you all care. The Adams Avenue Roots Festival is this weekend, I'm sure there'll be a few quality acts to tell you all about. And if not, I can tell you about how much funnel cake I had to eat before getting sick.
Actually, I'm a bit under the weather, so I'll probably lay off the carnival food. I thought I was feeling better today, but my lunch wasn't sitting well. I think it's the constantly-changing weather, and interrupted sleeping patterns. And the weight gain couldn't help--I got lazy as far as exercise was concerned the last two months or so, and am back where I started the year. So hitting my end-of-year goal of 200 pounds will be more difficult. But I was getting back in a decent fitness routine these last two weeks, until I got sick, and hope to pick back up where I left off tomorrow, if I still feel well in the morning. I'm relatively confident I will reach my goal.
I'm also trying to get more stuff done. I have a side project, I hinted at a while back, which completely fell by the wayside with school burdens, but I hope to get back to working on that. I've also fallen somewhat behind in school this quarter, but not very far, and I should be caught up by next week. I've decided that from 2-5 every day (when I'm not at work or in class) is my work time. No television, no e-mail, no web surfing, just getting stuff done. In the past, I've tried just setting a goal for the day, and getting it done whenever. Which usually meant late evening, which is a good time for me to get distracted. Afternoons, on the other hand, are a time I often waste, but if I really focus, I tend to stay on task and actually get things done. So I'm going for a time-based system, rather than goal-based. Three hours isn't a really long time to get everything done, but if I make a habit of it, I think my productivity will skyrocket. I'll do better in school, and Mike's Mysterious Web-Based Side Project might see the light of day eventually. Maybe I'll even post here on occasion (which probably falls into the category of time wasted, but whatever). We'll see how it goes.
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