Fifteen Down, One to Go (Bye Bye Beetle)

These days it seems that I want to leave no page unturned. I have been aware of some changes that I wanted to make, but I didn’t anticipate everything. So, let’s start at the beginning, shall we?

After ten years of being a full-time employee at Company A, I’m moving to part-time hours to start a new full-time position at Company B. Company A will remain as close to full-time as I can stand between 9am and 3pm on most days, and Company B will be second shift. These hours are ambitious, but I hope to hold on tightly as long as I can. I’d like to see our bankroll build up a bit so we can relax when it is time to do so. Besides, I don’t have much more hair to lose.

After six years of being a student, father and spouse, I can knock something off my list! While being a father and a spouse won’t be changing, this week is the last week of being a student for a while. I’m considering going on to earn a Bachelors degree, but have made no formal plans. I am very burned out from school at the moment, so a break from it is needed. I am excited to finally get this done. This was not easy for me to do given my conditions and a tendency to procrastinate. More changes are coming in this area; stay tuned for details.

After eight years, this blog/journal has changed names from “The Bald Person’s Journal” to simply my name. Right now, I think this may change again, but I haven’t discovered what the name needs to be. I felt the time for previous name had long gone. However, I am still bald, I am a person and this is my journal. So, technically, the name still applies.

Lastly, after eight years of driving a VW New Beetle, and only three years in the latest one, it is time to move on to something different. I’m considering a Smart Fortwo. I really think the New Beetle is too big. ;)

VW New Beetle Accident 1VW New Beetle Accident 2VW New Beetle Accident 3VW New Beetle Accident 4VW New Beetle Accident 5VW New Beetle Accident 6VW New Beetle Accident 7Injury to my right arm after accident in VW New Beetle.

So Much to Do, So Little Time…To Write

Life moves forward, and changes are coming. Unfortunately, I have no time to share at the moment. There will be more soon! In the meantime, I thought I would share a few recent pictures.

Noah\'s Cheezey GrinKat\'s Cheezey GrinKelsie\'s Cheezey Grin

Critical Consideration About Design

Brainstorming is, usually, my favorite process of design. My second favorite would be finishing a project. So, that leaves many processes in between that are critical, but not ones that bring great pleasure for me. Question and research takes place before brainstorming. These steps are arguably more critical than the steps that follow as they steer design to a preferable solution if they are done correctly.

Up until this semester in school there has not been emphasis from instructors on the processes that take place before brainstorming. Having learned their importance so late has made me begin to wonder if my ignorance has been a fatal blow to all the work I have done until now. A big indicator of this is the amount of work that I’ve presented in my Portfolio Preparation class judged as not being portfolio ready. At this point, I will need to create at least three new pieces for my portfolio.

In the mean time, I’ll continue to fight the urge to think that I’m not cut out to do design.

Slow to Move

Today was a long workday. Unfortunately, my school schedule causes me to miss hours at work that I have to make up during off hours. There is plenty to do, so it’s not a problem to fill in the time. I would like to be able to go home and crash. However, I still have projects to gather for a class presentation tomorrow afternoon. OK. 3—2—1…GO!

One Down, Fifteen to Go

My first week of school for this semester is now finished. Judging by the three class sessions I’ve attended, I think this semester will move very quickly. There is a strong emphasis placed on deadline, which will be good for me. Any opportunity I have to work on time management without devastating results if I miss will be good. This is one of the many lessons I need to learn.

Tuesday is, again, the longest day of my week. I start work at 8am and leave school at 9:20pm. However, there is a nice break between my afternoon and evening classes that I will utilize for spending time at the IMCPL Central Library location.

The expanded Central Library is a very calming, and I feel that it can be a very creative place. I am writing this during my third visit this week. It’s hard to stay away from the quiet and calming nature of the surroundings. It is very different from the other locales I visit throughout my week. I totally understand the draw it has on me.

Me at the IMCPL Central Library Location