Ok so this one is probably going to have to be short. It is 7:30 in the morning on Christmas, and I have been up all night playing a stupid video game. I need to wrap dad's present before he wakes up and being that I ordered it online and it isn't here yet part of that is going to require this dumb printer to actually print (I know, I'm asking to much aren't I).
So anyway I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and touch base. I cannot believe that it has been like a week or more since my last class and yet I have not written a blog or hand a nice long talk with my friends on the phone. Sometimes I think the holidays make us more busy then school. GASP, Did I just say that, something could actually make me more out of touch then school. Well, it is just the way it is, the holidays make people more busy then almost anytime of year. I think this is why I love my family so much (and by family I am, for the moment, speaking specifically of my Mom and Dad). We try not to let the holidays stress us out. Its not about how many people we can visit or if we got all of our shopping done on time. It is about being together an taking the time to remember why we celebrate in the first place. One of my favorite traditions we do almost every year is before we rip into the gifts we read some form of the Christmas story. This year I had planned on giving it a bit of a twist by reading a version I don't think I have hear in years, the story told by the animals. Sadly I forgot to look it up ahead of time and now it is a bit late for that.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great time with their family and friends and I can't wait to hear from you. Now I have to hurry as it is already almost 10 after 8.
Love to all and to all a goodnight.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
WYSIWYMGIYRRLAAGW: What You See Is What You Might Get If You're Really Really Lucky And All Goes Well.
Ok, so I really need to be studying right now (you have no idea how badly) but I just
came across something that I had to through out there.
Both of you have put out a "you know your a *your occupation here*" thing lately and while that is not exactly what this is, it tells the story of what my life has been reduced to since I began working on my networking degree. The following is a list of legit computer industry acronyms and I have added the proper definitions in asterisk to make it make more sense. However the made up ones may be more accurate at times lol.
ps. if it works I am putting the real definitions in blue and the fake in red to further clarify.
Enjoy...
CD-ROM:*Compact Disk Read Only Memory*
Consumer Device, Rendered Obsolete in Months
PCMCIA: *Personal Computer Memory Card International Association*
People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms
ISDN:*Integrated Services Digital Network*
It Still Does Nothing
SCSI: *Small Computers System Interface*
System Can't See It
MIPS: *Million Instructions Per Second*
Meaningless Indication of Processor Speed
DOS: *Disk Operating System*
Defunct Operating System
WINDOWS: *Windows*
Will Install Needless Data On Whole System
OS/2: *Operating System two*
Obsolete Soon, Too
PnP: *Plug and Play*
Plug and Pray
APPLE: *Apple*
Arrogance Produces Profit-Losing Entity
IBM: *International Business Machines*
I Blame Microsoft
DEC: *Digital Equipment Corporation*
Do Expect Cuts
MICROSOFT: *This isn't confirmed but I would think is stands for Microcomputer Software*
Most Intelligent Customers Realize Our Software Only Fools Teenagers
COBOL: *C0mmon Business-Oriented Language - aka programming language*
Completely Obsolete Business Oriented Language
LISP: *List Processor - another programming language*
Lots of Insipid and Stupid Parentheses
MACINTOSH: *As far as I know just Macintosh*
Most Applications Crash; If Not, The Operating System Hangs
Well, I'm sure I could come up with more if I had the time but it is was fun sharing just a taste off all the fun. Fortunately there are computer guys out there that like to have fun too. For instance if you don't already know and actually care... You are surely used to a Gigabyte in reference to song storage or such, however that Gigabyte is equal to about 1000 Megabytes which is about 1000 bytes (if I am remembering correctly). A Byte is 8 bits. A bit is the farthest is breaks to and is always a 1 or a 0 which is where the Binary numbering system comes into play, Bi of course meaning 2 and nary meaning nary another lol. Yeah whatever right. So getting back to the point somewhere along the way someone decided to classify 4 bits and when considering 8 bits was a byte they decided to name it a nibble.
So there now if you are ever asked what the name for 4 bits is you know. Aren't you a happier individual now.
came across something that I had to through out there.
Both of you have put out a "you know your a *your occupation here*" thing lately and while that is not exactly what this is, it tells the story of what my life has been reduced to since I began working on my networking degree. The following is a list of legit computer industry acronyms and I have added the proper definitions in asterisk to make it make more sense. However the made up ones may be more accurate at times lol.
ps. if it works I am putting the real definitions in blue and the fake in red to further clarify.
Enjoy...
CD-ROM:*Compact Disk Read Only Memory*
Consumer Device, Rendered Obsolete in Months
PCMCIA: *Personal Computer Memory Card International Association*
People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms
ISDN:*Integrated Services Digital Network*
It Still Does Nothing
SCSI: *Small Computers System Interface*
System Can't See It
MIPS: *Million Instructions Per Second*
Meaningless Indication of Processor Speed
DOS: *Disk Operating System*
Defunct Operating System
WINDOWS: *Windows*
Will Install Needless Data On Whole System
OS/2: *Operating System two*
Obsolete Soon, Too
PnP: *Plug and Play*
Plug and Pray
APPLE: *Apple*
Arrogance Produces Profit-Losing Entity
IBM: *International Business Machines*
I Blame Microsoft
DEC: *Digital Equipment Corporation*
Do Expect Cuts
MICROSOFT: *This isn't confirmed but I would think is stands for Microcomputer Software*
Most Intelligent Customers Realize Our Software Only Fools Teenagers
COBOL: *C0mmon Business-Oriented Language - aka programming language*
Completely Obsolete Business Oriented Language
LISP: *List Processor - another programming language*
Lots of Insipid and Stupid Parentheses
MACINTOSH: *As far as I know just Macintosh*
Most Applications Crash; If Not, The Operating System Hangs
Well, I'm sure I could come up with more if I had the time but it is was fun sharing just a taste off all the fun. Fortunately there are computer guys out there that like to have fun too. For instance if you don't already know and actually care... You are surely used to a Gigabyte in reference to song storage or such, however that Gigabyte is equal to about 1000 Megabytes which is about 1000 bytes (if I am remembering correctly). A Byte is 8 bits. A bit is the farthest is breaks to and is always a 1 or a 0 which is where the Binary numbering system comes into play, Bi of course meaning 2 and nary meaning nary another lol. Yeah whatever right. So getting back to the point somewhere along the way someone decided to classify 4 bits and when considering 8 bits was a byte they decided to name it a nibble.
So there now if you are ever asked what the name for 4 bits is you know. Aren't you a happier individual now.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Too much to say and no time to say it in
Wow, is it really December. Hard to believe that this year is almost over. It has been a full year in our new home and so many things have happened. But really it seems to be the last three weeks or so that I have had tons of things to blog about. The only problem is I didn't have any time to sit down and blog. (Man only in this technological world we now live in could a word that by all means should be a noun referring to a blog as you would to a newspaper be made into a verb. I mean you wouldn't say I'm articling, or noveling.)
So anyway I know that this in no way will cover everything I have thought about writing the last few weeks, shoot it might not cover any of it. We are just going to have to see where my mind takes me (scary, I know).
Ok, this first one is just something I wanted to get off my chest a couple of weeks ago. Have you ever gone shopping with someone(I know I'm talking to a couple of shopoholics here but just wait for me to finish) and they say, "you can go look at whatever you want, we don't have to stick together" and then just as soon as you start to head for the cool area rug you wanted to look at or your size in clothes they say, "OH WAIT, Come back I want to show you something." My mom is the worst with this. I can't figure her out. She is always saying I don't have to follow her but the minute I head off she is trying to find me. I mean, I don't know if I have ever had this happen with anyone else but it is one of those "I love you mom but your driving me crazy" things. I have told her I don't mind sticking by her, I like shopping together, much more fun then shopping alone, but don't tell me to go look at what I want and then call me back instantly. Ok, I think I feel better, that has just been getting to me.
Next, well, this is where it gets tough, that first one has really been bugging me so I remembered it but now I can't think of what else I have wanted to write about. I guess I will just let everyone know how my break went, please fill me in to if you haven't already.
I spent the first part getting my room ready, it is nice to have it cleaned up but then when you have to turn around and sleep on the floor in the other room it kind of stinks. I do love having company though, it was really nice to see my aunt and uncle. We don't get together much so it isn't quite the same connection I have with my dads sisters who I grew up seeing at least once a year and took me shopping and stuff but it is still nice to be with family. They have the cutest dog named Millie. She is so sweet but a little loud when she barks. My ears are still ringing. Anyway, they got here just moments before grandma and grandpa did so we got to get right into dinner and catching up. It was a nice evening and then we went to bed. I got up and went to work with mom around 8 on thanksgiving dinner. It went surprisingly smooth this year. Aunt Lori helped wash dishes as fast as we could dirty them and then we all sat down to the full spread. I had planned to describe it here but I am tired just thinking about typing all that. Just know we are still eating the left overs. Friday came, Unlike years of past we choose not to get up at the crack of dawn and rush to all the black Friday sales. We did however get out a little later and I got this cool thing at Penny's. It's a collage frame that is hinged to reveal a jewelry box behind it. The main reason I love it is the earring slots are perfect for my fish hook earrings.
Dad also picked our a lovely jewelry set for mom. I hope she likes it. She can be a little picky. It is a big deal that he even bought her jewelry and an even bigger deal that he has her Christmas present more then 3 days before Christmas. I still don't even know what I'm giving her.
So moving on Uncle Steve and Aunt Lori left Saturday. Dad and I went back out this time hitting Circuit city. We were so tired that when we got home we were falling asleep trying to watch the iron bowl so we went to bed and left it recording and watched the rest of the great game after our nap. Take that thumb.
Sunday wasn't much, we did more shopping, played games, watched the colts barley win against the browns I think. It is sad when you can't remember a game that happened yesterday.
Today was mom and dad's 24th wedding anniversary. It was nice to have grandma and grandpa here to celebrate. We went to ruby tuesdays for dinner and then came home, exchanged cards and gifts and played more games.
Tomorrow is going to be hard the last class I attended was on the 12th. Like almost 3 weeks ago. I am not looking forward to having to make up for the fact that I have done almost no reading in the last 3 weeks in the next three weeks. The only good thing is that I don't have to worry about the final in one of my classes too much. The bad thing is the other two are going to be bears. That said I am resolved not to freak out if I end up with a B, this semester will be over and I can enjoy being done again. For now anyway.
Well, I know that there is more I wanted to say but for now I need to read for a bit and then get some sleep, grandma and grandpa are going home tomorrow and I have class so I see it being a long one.
Hope everyone is doing good. I can't wait to hear how your thanksgiving was (Jordan mainly since jess already filled me in a bit) and just talk to you soon.
Love all around,
Shae
So anyway I know that this in no way will cover everything I have thought about writing the last few weeks, shoot it might not cover any of it. We are just going to have to see where my mind takes me (scary, I know).
Ok, this first one is just something I wanted to get off my chest a couple of weeks ago. Have you ever gone shopping with someone(I know I'm talking to a couple of shopoholics here but just wait for me to finish) and they say, "you can go look at whatever you want, we don't have to stick together" and then just as soon as you start to head for the cool area rug you wanted to look at or your size in clothes they say, "OH WAIT, Come back I want to show you something." My mom is the worst with this. I can't figure her out. She is always saying I don't have to follow her but the minute I head off she is trying to find me. I mean, I don't know if I have ever had this happen with anyone else but it is one of those "I love you mom but your driving me crazy" things. I have told her I don't mind sticking by her, I like shopping together, much more fun then shopping alone, but don't tell me to go look at what I want and then call me back instantly. Ok, I think I feel better, that has just been getting to me.
Next, well, this is where it gets tough, that first one has really been bugging me so I remembered it but now I can't think of what else I have wanted to write about. I guess I will just let everyone know how my break went, please fill me in to if you haven't already.
I spent the first part getting my room ready, it is nice to have it cleaned up but then when you have to turn around and sleep on the floor in the other room it kind of stinks. I do love having company though, it was really nice to see my aunt and uncle. We don't get together much so it isn't quite the same connection I have with my dads sisters who I grew up seeing at least once a year and took me shopping and stuff but it is still nice to be with family. They have the cutest dog named Millie. She is so sweet but a little loud when she barks. My ears are still ringing. Anyway, they got here just moments before grandma and grandpa did so we got to get right into dinner and catching up. It was a nice evening and then we went to bed. I got up and went to work with mom around 8 on thanksgiving dinner. It went surprisingly smooth this year. Aunt Lori helped wash dishes as fast as we could dirty them and then we all sat down to the full spread. I had planned to describe it here but I am tired just thinking about typing all that. Just know we are still eating the left overs. Friday came, Unlike years of past we choose not to get up at the crack of dawn and rush to all the black Friday sales. We did however get out a little later and I got this cool thing at Penny's. It's a collage frame that is hinged to reveal a jewelry box behind it. The main reason I love it is the earring slots are perfect for my fish hook earrings.
Dad also picked our a lovely jewelry set for mom. I hope she likes it. She can be a little picky. It is a big deal that he even bought her jewelry and an even bigger deal that he has her Christmas present more then 3 days before Christmas. I still don't even know what I'm giving her.
So moving on Uncle Steve and Aunt Lori left Saturday. Dad and I went back out this time hitting Circuit city. We were so tired that when we got home we were falling asleep trying to watch the iron bowl so we went to bed and left it recording and watched the rest of the great game after our nap. Take that thumb.
Sunday wasn't much, we did more shopping, played games, watched the colts barley win against the browns I think. It is sad when you can't remember a game that happened yesterday.
Today was mom and dad's 24th wedding anniversary. It was nice to have grandma and grandpa here to celebrate. We went to ruby tuesdays for dinner and then came home, exchanged cards and gifts and played more games.
Tomorrow is going to be hard the last class I attended was on the 12th. Like almost 3 weeks ago. I am not looking forward to having to make up for the fact that I have done almost no reading in the last 3 weeks in the next three weeks. The only good thing is that I don't have to worry about the final in one of my classes too much. The bad thing is the other two are going to be bears. That said I am resolved not to freak out if I end up with a B, this semester will be over and I can enjoy being done again. For now anyway.
Well, I know that there is more I wanted to say but for now I need to read for a bit and then get some sleep, grandma and grandpa are going home tomorrow and I have class so I see it being a long one.
Hope everyone is doing good. I can't wait to hear how your thanksgiving was (Jordan mainly since jess already filled me in a bit) and just talk to you soon.
Love all around,
Shae
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