Snap! Crackle! Pop!
(Or in this case...Snap, Crackle, Spark!)
I could have never dreamed that fireworks would happen right in front of me in my living room late at night.
No, it was not the Fourth of July, but my battery cord was sparking when it made a connection with the outlet! As a result, my only computer now needs to receive service and will be in "internet daycare" for three weeks. I find it quite funny knowing that to lose a computer is difficult enough despite taking two computer graduate courses. Most would be rather upset, distraught, and frustrated, but I have grown so much over these past two weeks that I am forced to reflect and find an alternate plan.
Both classes have sparked great interest and self-motivation in learning technology. In contemplating whether I should purchase another computer I have learned a lot about "apps" and how this is the new wave of the future. In fact, one of my friends shared with me that they work with a guy who created an app and he is only twenty-eight years old and could retire if desired. All in all, I am very motivated to gain knowledge from this class and others in order to be more marketable in business in hopes of obtaining greater financial profits.
Taking advantage of great photographic moments, I decided to go to the Rutger's station out on Great Bay Blvd in Little Egg Harbor. This was once the U.S. Coast Guard Station and now has turned into an amazing science research facility. I have learned a plethora of interesting facts regarding ecology, but one of the greatest pleasures was learning about the "hybrid" which has traveled underwater all over the United States. It looks similar to a helium tank, but it is computerized inside and costs merely $450,000.00. Yes, technology is everywhere and the concepts of research will no longer be a microscope and a petri dish, but tools such as this one in order to to augment scientific research.
In summary, this week has had great opportunities and has sparked a lot of personal interest. I wish there were more hours in the day in order to delve into all these great things!
It's always the way, you sit down and think, "Ok, now I can get started on some work," and boom there goes your computer. I hope everything goes well.
ReplyDeleteMy cat chewed through my power cable a few years ago. I don't know how she survived because it was plugged in and I was using it at the time. I understand your frustration with the lack of computer. Its almost like we lose an appendage. It really makes me sympathize with students when they have their technology, ie cell phones, taken away from them in school. Its as though we lost part of ourselves! Its amazing how fast you need a new computer after you buy one. I got one 4 years ago and it is pretty much inoperable because it is so outdated. I've been toying around with getting a macbook for myself, but I can't stomach the money right now that they charge for it! I would love to write some apps too! When you learn, teach me!
ReplyDeleteMy new favorite summertime beach spot is a sand bar right near that coast guard station. It only appears at low tide and you can get it by boat. It's like a deserted island between LEHT and AC. Love that area. My husband's favorite spot is that old fish factory near there too.
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