So I started off my blog doing pretty much the worst thing you can do. Not blogging.
When I last wrote it was near the end of May 2019. I was just starting a summer vacation. Since then I’ve came back and started another year of work. (My day job revolves around the school year whether I’m taking classes or not.) In September I visited some friends and also flew to Seattle to see family. It’s now October 14th as I write this. Where have the past 141 days gone?
The most important thing that has happened concerning my technical journey is my decision to go back to school sooner rather than later. Classes begin on November 4th. Intermediate Java and Databases followed by Spring MVC and more Databases. I will be finished with these classes by the end of March 2o20. I’ve already informed my parents and in-laws that I won’t be attending Thanksgiving or Christmas this year. Depending on my next set of classes after March, I might not make Easter in 2020 either. (My school meets on Christmas Day and all other days. It doesn’t care.)
I wish that I could say I’ve spent the past 141 days going all out on studying Java and Databases. I’ve continued making programs with Java but I’ve probably only made it another 100 pages in my book during this time. I’m not proud of this fact, but I’m here today doing more than ever. I spent a good portion of this time organizing and preparing for school. I signed up back in early September and I’ve been preparing since. My office is just one recycle day away from being ready. I could probably use a new chair but I’ll have to make do with my old chair for now.
One continued challenge has been phasing out computer repair. While I don’t advertise, I still end up bringing home stray computers. I’m always saying that I won’t fix another computer but then I find myself fixing someone else’s computer. (I’m a big hit at dinner parties!) While I’ve stopped fixing most peoples computers there’s always a call from a relative or friend of the family. I’m currently waiting on a new wireless antenna for a Lenovo Yoga laptop. Then this will be the last computer I ever fix. I wish.
Once school begins, my plan is to blog once a week as a way of debriefing myself. Provided classes don’t become too much, I should be able to adhere to a weekly post. Until school begins I’ll be studying ahead as much as possible, mostly in Java. I will read my Database book prior to the first day though. Reading as far ahead as possible is now mandatory.
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