7 posts tagged “nerd”
I Didn't Think It COULD Happen
No, seriously, I had an awesome time in computer science today. Making an image that would have taken 5 minutes in MS Paint. Instead, we took 3 hours to make it using Java. Its only sad, because I think I was the only person on my side of the room who knew what they were doing. Actually, before lab even started, I had already created a working class (class = Java program) to draw triangles. Granted, i can't fill them in with color, but w/e, it is cool. So yeah, I was technically done with lab at 4. After that though, it needed some tweaking. I gave my houses (which I also created a constructor for) doors, I made some birds, and some weird looking elliptical clouds. Anyways, I for about 30 minutes I was teaching about 6 people how to create objects and stuff. It was Chem all over again lol. But yeah, enough bragging on myself and how nerdy I am. (Though not nerdy enough, because I don't know enough HTML to embed the image on here).
This past weekend was amazing. Friday I was at home, which is nice even though I bitch about it. I get homesick after being away for awhile. Saturday me and my amazing girlfriend, who is at her brand new job right now =) , went to Mellow Mushroom. It was pretty delicious. Afterwards, we went home and had a really good night of cuddling and snuggling. Sunday I had to trudge my butt back here though, where I found my big pile of neglected HW, waiting like a malignant tumor that was waiting for the perfect time to strike.
Anyways, back to studying for a double dose of exams tomorrow =(
Wow...I guess it has been a bit since I've updated. Not much has happened thats worth really putting here, with one exception. I finally met Lauren's dad Thursday 0.0 It went well I think. I believe he liked being able to revel in his glory days at Wake with someone who is actually going there. Regardless of why, he seemed to like me well enough, as did the rest of the family. After that we went to my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and I can only imagine the horrible things Lauren must have been thinking about them but will not admit to. They are a bit strange, but I don't think they are any different from any other Redneck-ish blue collar family in the South. (That may seem really specific, but there is a large enough percentage for it to be its own category) But yeah....that was it really. I spent lots of time with lauren and lots of time playing Call of Duty 4, which is probably the best game that has come out this year. Yes, that includes Halo 3. I'm sorry, but the multiplayer action is so much cleaner and more intuitive than running around and shooting at everything that moves. Plus the ranking system is pretty awesome. Anyways, I have my car back! Valentino is finally back in working condition and, believe or not, is running better than before. Other than those two bits of info, all has been quiet on the Western Front.
This is what happens when I get bored......and have sudden Nerd-withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps I should break out the World of Warcraft.....yeah..I think i will.
Well, I've officially switched to the tech shop at work. I start tomorrow :) That isn't even the coolest news really. the coolest news is the second offer my boss made to me after that was sorted out. See, as a lowly student employee, I can't really mess with the newer systems since Lenovo has them all under warranty. BUT, if one of these lowly student workers were to get A+ Certified , then their pay would be substantially increased. Plus they would pay for it completely. So, as you'd imagine, the combination of the words 'Free" and "Computers" had me sold. So now, I'm going to study my arse off until I can own that exam and be the biggest freaking computer nerd on campus. Yeah...i don't know why but I find this incredibly exciting. Perhaps its just because i will actually be able to learn all the crap I've been wanting to know for forever lol.
Yes I am a nerd. No, I don't care.
Well, I have deemed it time to post something on Vox that isn't the QotD or whatnot. So, as is custom when I'm out of things people might legitimately want to hear, I'm just going to think out loud (sorta).
Let's see. Chemistry is being hellish for some reason. I have a C in the class, which blows, because I want to at least get a B. I can still pull a B if I get an A on the next two tests, so, you can imagine how much studying I'm going to be doing the next two weekends :/ But, right now, I'm no too concerned about that. What I am actually concerned about at the moment is my job. Though I guess this is the good kind of concern to have, so i shouldn't complain about it too much, but still, I have to put something here o.o
I've been working in Multimedia now for over a month, and its not a bad job really. It isn't too hard, pay is decent considering, and its convenient. Problem is, a job has just opened up in the tech Shop in the same building. See, thats what i wanted to do in the first place, but there weren't any positions open. Now that they are, I would like to switch, but I feel sorta like an asshole for just tossing the Multimedia guys away for a better opportunity. Then again, I guess its just one of those things that you have to deal with. I mean, I run the risk of being stuck working with less cool people, but I will get to actually learn what i wanted to learn in the first place, which is how to be a computer geek. (tangent incoming)
Thats one thing I have been wanting to do for forever. I spend so much time on the computer, and its already been determined I'm a nerd. sadly, my nerdiness only pertains to Chemistry, which is just not as fulfilling as it used to be. I mean I do enjoy Chemistry, don't get me wrong, but computers are consuming every facet of human life at this point, and there will always be a need for technologically savvy people. Yet, since i've spent so much time being a Science geek, I haven't learned any of the basic crap that most computer geeks know. I can barely use Photoshop. I can't do anything in HTML. I can't make webpages and stuff. Perhaps this isn't common knowledge that people just have, but its stuff I just get this gut feeling that I NEED as a prerequisite for even getting involved in Computer science programs here at Wake. I don't like feeling behind. In fact, I hate it with a passion. I don't have the time to really put into it though. I can't even let myself play World of Warcraft longer than an hour without feeling guilty for not doing work. UGH! Whatever. I guess I'll just have to dive in unprepared and pray I can catch up.
Here comes that guilt again. guess i better try to finish this Chem lab.
Well, I'm sitting in the library after a busy morning of Biscuitville, showering, and what I've come to call "shutter bugging" (its great how I make up new words while thinking to myself....)
I'm presently in my usual "spot", hooked up to the interwebs and listening to the entire discography of Voltaire. So I thought I'd show you guys what I've been snapping pics of.
But yeah, thats about all so far today. I get to register for classes at 2:40 today, so i'm looking forward to that and the Chemistry department's Open House. After that I'm heading home for a bit and then me and lauren are doing something. Hope she's having a decent time at Glenn.
Its songs like this that make me quite proud to be a nerd. I may know next to nothing about computers or coding, but this song is entertaining none the less.
Alright, I've fulfilled m average of 7 posts for the month. Back to Physics lol
(watch he video, or that makes no sense lol)
