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
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ok, so it's not all the rain
So I was complaining about the rain leaving me lazy. As it turns out I was wrong. It isn't the rain, its just me. I always get this way near the end of the semester but I guess this time economics has stressed me out so much that I am falling victim to the end of the semester drain a little early. It may also have to do with the fact that we have family coming in a little more then a week and I am trying to get things ready for that. I don't know, I just wish there was one day that I could get up and go without dragging through the whole day. Lately I have been sleeping longer and then still feel like I need a nap in the afternoon. I did have a moment today that does lead me to think it is all from being in the house all day. I went to return something to CVS and in doing so got a jolt. It was cold but not deathly so and the sun was out. I was in one of my favorite warm sweatshirts and it just felt so good. I decided I wasn't ready to go home so I just drove around a little, with a brief stop at a favorite bakery for some doughnuts. It was a nice little break from feeling couped up and it left me feeling just a little lighter then I have in a while. I have to be honest. I am really looking forward to the holidays this year. More then normal. It is just starting to feel like they go by so fast anymore and I want to really savor them. Nothing makes the end of the semester more bearable then knowing you get that one week off for thanksgiving and that there is less then a month left after that. I only have one more test in each of my classes. I will be stressed I'm sure over the econ class but at least I am not alone. I think everyone in that class is ready for it to be over. I will feel a lot better when I know what my grade is on the last test. It will be a week tomorrow that I have waited and I can't stand it. I know that isn't tooooo long but still, in a hard class like this one it is pretty tough. I will let you know how it went when I find out. In the mean time I am going to just try not to think about it.
Well, this is turning into mostly just rambling so I am going to end it hear. Just know I'm thinking about you and wish you were here. I would love to go shopping and hang out for even just one afternoon. It would be so cool to be able to ramble in person. Sometimes when I really get to going on one of these I start typing like I talk. That is why they end up so long at times.
Anyway, I'm off to the shower. I will touch base later.
Love ya
Well, this is turning into mostly just rambling so I am going to end it hear. Just know I'm thinking about you and wish you were here. I would love to go shopping and hang out for even just one afternoon. It would be so cool to be able to ramble in person. Sometimes when I really get to going on one of these I start typing like I talk. That is why they end up so long at times.
Anyway, I'm off to the shower. I will touch base later.
Love ya
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Rain rain go away.
Ok, I know my last post was weather based but the weather has always played a major roll on my mood and such. My favorite time of the year is upon us. Fall, I love it. A cool crispness to the air, pretty clear skies, trees changing colors. It's wonderful. However, this weather my friends is not that of my favorite time of the year. First is was near below freezing temps and now the RAIN. It won't go away. It has been raining almost non stop all week. I am sick of waking up to grey, drury, cold mornings. You would think it was January not mid November. I will be so sick inside if it is like this for thanksgiving. I miss my beautiful fall days we were having in October. Why did November have to come and take em away. Ok, I know you can't see me right now but I am sitting here with my lower lip sticking out acting like a 4 year old.
Oh well, at least there is one thing that yucky weather can't ruin about the fall, Football. No matter how cold, how sloppy, or how terrible the weather is, we can always count on our tough guys in tight pants to take the field once more. I look forward to watching Alabama tomorrow (assuming they are showing the game here) and the colts Sunday. Maybe, just maybe another winning weekend can bring me out of my slump.
Oh well, at least there is one thing that yucky weather can't ruin about the fall, Football. No matter how cold, how sloppy, or how terrible the weather is, we can always count on our tough guys in tight pants to take the field once more. I look forward to watching Alabama tomorrow (assuming they are showing the game here) and the colts Sunday. Maybe, just maybe another winning weekend can bring me out of my slump.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
You know, its really hard to study under the covers.
OK, BURRRRR.
So, if you know me you probably know I like it cold. I love my warm clothes and can't stand waring them if it isn't under at least 65. However for some reason tonight I am frezzing. I just checked and it is currently 32 outside! I mean it could be snowing! And it isn't even thanksgiving yet. The therostat says it is 62 in here but we have not yet started running heat and I'm not sure the temp reading out there is the same as the temp in my room. I have yet to be this cold this fall but I guess it is better then the other end of the spectrum. I hate when I am really hot and we already have sky high ac bills. At least this way I can climb under the covers.
The big problem is I am working on Econ. tonight. I have my next test tuesday. I am freaked. I don't know what he is wanting on this test. I mean I understand the material but I don't know how he wants us to answer the test. It is giving me gray hair. I will be so glad when this class is over. I never want to think about economics again.
On a happier note, Alabama won AGAIN. True, it was a sad win considering how much LSU sucked and we had to go into over time to win it but none the less the Crimpson Tide is 10-0. Similarly the Colts actually pulled it off aging this week. I never thought they had a chance after the first half but somehow they managed to beat the pitsburg stealers 24-20. Overall not a bad weekend as far as sports go.
Well, I've got to get some sleep. It's almost 3:30 and I have to figure this stuff out tomorrow. I hope you will forgive me but I have to skip the spell check tonight.
I will let you know how the test goes. Later.
I have got to get some sleep. It is like
So, if you know me you probably know I like it cold. I love my warm clothes and can't stand waring them if it isn't under at least 65. However for some reason tonight I am frezzing. I just checked and it is currently 32 outside! I mean it could be snowing! And it isn't even thanksgiving yet. The therostat says it is 62 in here but we have not yet started running heat and I'm not sure the temp reading out there is the same as the temp in my room. I have yet to be this cold this fall but I guess it is better then the other end of the spectrum. I hate when I am really hot and we already have sky high ac bills. At least this way I can climb under the covers.
The big problem is I am working on Econ. tonight. I have my next test tuesday. I am freaked. I don't know what he is wanting on this test. I mean I understand the material but I don't know how he wants us to answer the test. It is giving me gray hair. I will be so glad when this class is over. I never want to think about economics again.
On a happier note, Alabama won AGAIN. True, it was a sad win considering how much LSU sucked and we had to go into over time to win it but none the less the Crimpson Tide is 10-0. Similarly the Colts actually pulled it off aging this week. I never thought they had a chance after the first half but somehow they managed to beat the pitsburg stealers 24-20. Overall not a bad weekend as far as sports go.
Well, I've got to get some sleep. It's almost 3:30 and I have to figure this stuff out tomorrow. I hope you will forgive me but I have to skip the spell check tonight.
I will let you know how the test goes. Later.
I have got to get some sleep. It is like
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Man I need to take a shower. Hey I know I write a blog instead.
Sigh, I think this blog stuff is turning into an addiction. I used to be the one that might blog once a month if I was doing good. Lately it seems like anytime I have something I need to do I end up writing a blog instead. Its no secret that I like to talk. Ever since we moved up here I feel like all I do is talk mom's ears off all day. Poor mom. Sometimes I spend the
whole day in my room studying and don't talk to anyone hardly at all. Today was kinda like that
but I did have dinner and watch Sara Conner with mom and dad so not really. But on those days
when I don't feel like I have gotten my words out for the day I find blogging a way of getting them in. The best part is if someone doesn't have time to read they can wait till later or if the aren't interested at all they don't have to read, unlike when we are talking in person and you are stuck lol.
So today was a good day. I thought I was going to be late to class today because I was really struggling with waking up. I stayed up half the night finishing some homework for that class. So while I was laying in bed this morning trying to peel myself off my pillow I decided to roll over and check my email, yes, I sleep with my laptop, I know, sad. Anyway I normally would have
looked at my email and jumped up and gotten in the shower or whatever. This morning however
I decided to look on the school website before I got up because I am waiting for some response
to an economics question. Upon logging on I saw something out of the ordinary. An announcement from my hardware teacher. Sean never post comments unless it has to do with one of our online test. As my eyes started to focus a little more I realize it was saying class was canceled today.
This was huge, this was the first time I have ever had a class canceled and found out about it before I got all the way down town. That has happened three times to me and it drives me nuts. This was the best little unexpected blessing ever. I ate lunch, watched tv, studied and then took a nice long nap before getting up and spending time with mom and dad. So it was just a nice simple day off. I love being able to work at my own pace. I just wish my pace were a little faster sometimes cause I'm a little behind right now. Ok a lot behind but having today to get some out of class work done helped.
Well, I'm tuckered so I think I am going to try to finish this chapter and go to bed. Night all.
Much love
whole day in my room studying and don't talk to anyone hardly at all. Today was kinda like that
but I did have dinner and watch Sara Conner with mom and dad so not really. But on those days
when I don't feel like I have gotten my words out for the day I find blogging a way of getting them in. The best part is if someone doesn't have time to read they can wait till later or if the aren't interested at all they don't have to read, unlike when we are talking in person and you are stuck lol.
So today was a good day. I thought I was going to be late to class today because I was really struggling with waking up. I stayed up half the night finishing some homework for that class. So while I was laying in bed this morning trying to peel myself off my pillow I decided to roll over and check my email, yes, I sleep with my laptop, I know, sad. Anyway I normally would have
looked at my email and jumped up and gotten in the shower or whatever. This morning however
I decided to look on the school website before I got up because I am waiting for some response
to an economics question. Upon logging on I saw something out of the ordinary. An announcement from my hardware teacher. Sean never post comments unless it has to do with one of our online test. As my eyes started to focus a little more I realize it was saying class was canceled today.
This was huge, this was the first time I have ever had a class canceled and found out about it before I got all the way down town. That has happened three times to me and it drives me nuts. This was the best little unexpected blessing ever. I ate lunch, watched tv, studied and then took a nice long nap before getting up and spending time with mom and dad. So it was just a nice simple day off. I love being able to work at my own pace. I just wish my pace were a little faster sometimes cause I'm a little behind right now. Ok a lot behind but having today to get some out of class work done helped.
Well, I'm tuckered so I think I am going to try to finish this chapter and go to bed. Night all.
Much love
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