Archive for December, 2009
I decided against writing up a review of this last year. I felt as if there were things that I did not want to bring up and just leave them alone. Later on, in the new year, I might add a small piece about the year, but we’ll see.
It is hard for me to remote believe that 2009 is just about over. Seems to have happened far too fast. As usual (if things go well) I will have my end of the year wrap up for the New Year. Quite a bit to talk about which should make it far better than last year’s lacker. Just need to sit down and type it out. Lately things have been hectic with work and just the holiday rush. I am ready for it to be over.
I do, however, look forward to the weekend.
In my hunt to become a better photographer I have set a goal for myself. No professors or grades to judge or critique me. This will be all me. No rules. No instructions.
My plan is to create a photography book to act as a portfolio of sorts and to test my skills as a photographer. For the content I will plan out a theme (which is TBD as of right now). The number of pictures will be either thirty or sixty depending on how strong the subject it. I feel this will push what I have learned to the limits and give me a worthy challenge that will let me work at my own pace and prepare things as needed. I guess I could say that the deadline is Summer ’10. That gives me just over half a year to work on this. I am ready for this great challenge. For now I just need to make sure my gear is in good shape which means cleaning the lenses and filters, along with getting a new tripod (which I hope to have by next semester).
Expect updates on my progress.
Last few days have been pretty typical. Classes are starting to wrap up which means all the last minute work needs to get done. My digital photography class starts it’s presentations tomorrow. I have mine ready for display. I am hoping for a somewhat decent grade to top off the class (which should be fairly easy). The professional photography class ends on Saturday (after one last regular class on Thursday). Still working on the final for that class. Going super last minute with it which isn’t too good but there isn’t anything I can do to help that. The project I laid out is much harder than I thought it would be and the current weather is not helping as I try and finish it up. I am crossing my fingers.
English is still a bore. He is still throwing daily quizzes at us and then the final will be next Thursday. Supposedly in class essay on some secret topic. I am really hoping I pass that class, along with political science. As for political science, my group was supposed to present our semester project today but time ran out so we have to present (and shorten) our presentation for Wednesday. Should go smoothly. The final is a multiple choice test next Wednesday. I like those kind.
Not much else to talk about really. The only notable thing is that I have been playing Forza 3 (hence the title). Driving like an asshole pays off like it should. Other than that, nothing else is special in the land of me. All I can say is that I could use my paycheck. Three more days.
I went in to the local T-Mobile store to pay my monthly bill today and things were very un-consumer friendly. Usually when I pay my bill I use the ATM like machine. Today the machine ran out of paper and instead of refilling it they directed me to one of the computers. One of the employees asked who’s name was on the account. I told him that my dad put the account under his name (at the time that I got the account I wasn’t able to fund it and I get a discount since my dad technically works for the state). He told me it was ok and then I asked home much the bill was this month. The employee looked up and told me that he could not say how much it was. I asked him why and he told me that since my name wasn’t on the account he couldn’t let me know the info, status, or anything regarding the specifics of the account. This confused the hell out of me. He asked how much I would like to put down towards my payment. In my head I was yelling “HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW IF YOU DON’T TELL ME THE FUCKING AMOUNT?” I vocally asked how much he thought I should put down. He looked at the computer screen and said that I should throw down $75. Quick to reply I asked whether or not if it was over. He again repeated that he couldn’t tell me, so I asked if the extra would carry over. You can guess what he said. I ended up doing the $75 in hopes that it carries over (my usual bill is $70-ish). After the transaction I asked him when I could upgrade my phone. His answer was obvious and completely annoying. “I can’t tell you that information.” I walked out defeated and rang my mom. When she picked up I told her, “Get dad to put my fucking name on the stupid phone account.”
I really hate stupid trivial bullshit like that. Especially when I know all the numbers and information needed to access the fucking account. Ugh.
The countdown to the end of the year is approaching. I just wish things could be going better. Everything has been downhill since October. One thing after another. Chipping and eating away. What is left…