This has been a pretty hectic term, that was kind of my intention going into it. I've had a pretty laid back schedule for the past two or three years in terms of work and school, I wanted to see if I could handle it. I've done pretty well, but I think I'm ready for a break next term. I'm going to take a class on javascript, and I really want to focus my attention on it.
I've learned the value of back ups the hard way this term. Overall, I responded well to my iMac (the machine I do most of my school work on) dying, I'm thankful I have this Macbook available as well. Most of the things I've been working on are located in Google Docs or in SPC's Angel system, so I didn't really lose anything. I wish I hadn't freaked out so much about it though - I lost a lot of time to that, and well, it really wasn't very productive. The video card was still just as fried, ya know? On the upside, I'll be getting it back in the next couple of days.
In terms of this class, I feel bad. Because I spent so much of the first part of the term being so slammed, I don't think I produced good work. What I turned in was often rushed, and in the case of my outline, incomplete. Whether I like outlining or not (and I don't) isn't the issue. I've got a couple of student's that I'm helping, and I don't think they got my best efforts either, though I'm sure they'll do fine in any case. It's mostly a matter of confidence.
This blog has been really enjoyable, I had intended to start blogging this year one way or another, and getting a measure of extra credit is just icing on the cake. I think I need to take more time in proofing and editing the articles I post here. I need to watch my temper, I'm far too easily outraged and am likely to go launch a rant when I'm in that state. Being passionate about something is okay, but I suspect people have a limited tolerance for ranting.
I'm looking forward to going back to school on Monday. See you there.
