User: swindunbar Date: 2009-12-11 06:42 Subject: College Classes Week 1 Security: Public Location: United States, North Carolina, Morriville Tags: college

I just finished week 1 of my web development class(WEBD121) scored a 100 on the exam. To be realistic, I did not read much. This is a basic class and most anyone one with basic web experience would have done well. It was a good refresher.

I still have to develop what is now being called "Mind Mapping" which is really just an old fashioned outline to an essay, for my COLL100 class. I have to think a little more for this class. It's been a while since I had to worry about APA formats, spelling and grammar, all of which are a weakness of mine. :) I will get through it though.

User: swindunbar Date: 2009-12-09 20:51 Subject: A Great MTB Ride Security: Public Tags: mtb

I had one of the best MTB rides this evening at Umstead State Park. I started just before 4:30 and rode the outer loop counter clockwise. I consider that way more difficult then clockwise. The temperature was perfect and the wind was blowing hard. It just kept getting darker as I rode alone at dusk. I think it was a feeling of satifaction that came over me this evening. I could tell that the cross training and endurance rides are helping me to improve. I am not fast on a mountain bike, but I wasn't nearly as winded this evening as I have been in the past. Maybe it's the new bike, maybe it's the additional exercise or maybe it's both.

User: swindunbar Date: 2009-12-09 20:39 Subject: Remembering Robbie Security: Public

Depending on which time zone you are located, this is the 10th anniversary of my brother Robbie's death. If you are on Mountain Time, then it is tomorrow, but on eastern time, it is today.

I really don't want any comments, I'm just remembering.

User: swindunbar Date: 2009-12-09 06:06 Subject: Starting College....Again.... Security: Public Location: United States, North Carolina, Morrisville Tags: college

I have decided to go back to college, yet again. I do have an Associates degree, but I never finished my bachelor's degree. I have tried a couple times many years ago, but my A.D.D would kick in and I would not finish. At that time I did not know I was A.D.D., however now I know and "Knowing is half the battle" (G.I. Joe). <-joke. This time I am doing this all online. I am trying the online college of "American Public University" http://www.apu.apus.edu/. I have many credits that should transfer, so I am hoping I don't have to take many general education or elective courses. I would like to concentrate mainly on my core classes of Information Technology.

Until my transcripts or evaluated, I have signed up for 2 classes. These classes are COLL100 Foundations of Online Learning and WEBD121 Web Development Fundamentals. The first is a required class of students entering the college. The second is a prerequisite class to most of my core classes.

Wish me luck. It's going to be a long journey.

User: ncsubear76 Date: 2009-12-04 09:48 Subject: introducing....DIABLO Security: Public

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User: ncsubear76 Date: 2009-12-04 09:38 Subject: semi-annual update Security: Public Mood: tired

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User: whiterabbit_nc Date: 2009-11-30 21:18 Subject: 3 years Security: Public Mood: happy

Three years ago today Kara and I followed up our first kiss with a 2AM spontaneous romantic trip to the beach.

Two years ago today we were heading to West Virginia for her sister's wedding. I was so uncomfortable, but made it into the family photos.

One year ago today, we have no idea what we did.

Today, she bought me beautiful flowers - red and white roses with the greenery that was in my wedding bouquet, and we went to dinner at the Angus Barn. Never been there before. It was nice, though overpriced. We had a great time. Steak, salad, steak fries (she had baked potato) and asparagus.

User: whiterabbit_nc Date: 2009-11-30 21:12 Subject: Michael Security: Public

My mom went to see the Michael Jackson movie, which surprised me. She has never listened to pop music. She doesn't think he molested any kids. Her take is that since so many kids stayed over with him, if he had done it there would have been more accusations and lawsuits. I see her point, but don't think the lack of public accusations means he was innocent. I'm supposed to believe in innocence until proven guilty, but he sure made it difficult. I wouldn't have trusted him with my child, you can be assured.

User: whiterabbit_nc Date: 2009-11-30 21:08 Subject: cat yak Security: Public Mood: cheerful

Felix has starting yakking whenever he eats his favorite food. Unfortunately for him, he will no longer be able to have his favorite food. That is very sad.

I discovered one important thing: if a cat yaks on your carpet and your entire house begins to smell of half-digested cat food, neither Resolve nor baking soda will get rid of the stench. However, a small amount of liquid dye-free/fragrance-free Tide applied with a damp-to-wet wash cloth will do the trick.