May 26
So, I finally gave in and purchased a new computer. I purchased a Dell E1505 with Windows Vista Home Premium. It has plenty of memory, a fast hard drive, upgraded battery, 2 Duo Core 2.0 GHz processors, and an awesome display. Of course, I was very excited to get the new machine. Truthfully, I have not had that many compatibility issues yet either except one game not working correctly and Adobe Professional 6.0 not working (need newest version).
Anyway, Dell and their infinite wisdom sent me the computer with now power cord. I am on the phone with them now. Of course, I am on the phone with somebody in India. Of course, he has me on hold because he has to talk to someone else to find out the part number for a power card as this must be a very complicated matter - terds! Well, my old power is not working with the computer anymore. If they try to charge me for this stuff, I am going to get really upset. Well, I am done venting and my battery is almost dead. Laters.
May 16
So, I finally had the realization of how much work I have to accomplish in the next few weeks to meet my graduation deadlines. What’s more, Dr Kealy and his wife, Dr Mullen are leaving to UNC at Greensborough this summer, so I had to change major professors.
Dr Barron has agreed to become my new major professor, which is not a bad thing since we have already had so much synergy this past year. I am going to have to work really hard these next few weeks, stay focused, and get my proposal done so I can graduate this upcoming Fall semester.
Anyway, to add to the complexity in my life, I have also accepted a new position at UNF as an instructor in the School of Computing. In fact, I just submitted my letter of resignation at SJRCC today. I am really sad to leave SJRCC, but I really think this is a better opportunity for future growth in my professional career.
My signifigant other and I are still strong. It has almost been about 9 months since we started dating. I look forward to what the future brings us. Well, this is all that is new in my life since my last post. Sorry for the delay.