The Ride

Yes it has been that and more, as I just finished my other two classes this term, I took some time out of my busy day, which is not to busy right now because the term is over and have about a week till they start up again (my last class for my bachelors…I am so excited) anyway, I took a moment (ok maybe more than just a moment) to reflex back to 2009 till now and wondered how in the heck did I be able to gain a associate degree and soon to have my bachelors degree. With everything that has gone one since 2009 I am surprised I stuck with it, but I did and am very proud of myself and it is something that can’t ever be taken away from me. If some one told me that I would have both a associate degree and bachelors degree in February 2013, I would have looked at them and called them crazy….but that was than and this is now and the now is reality and the reality I have proven to people (and it wasn’t really to prove to no one but myself really that I could do something that I am very proud of) that no matter what a person situation is that nothing is impossible. So it has been an up and down ride, a ride I would not have wanted to miss. It just proves to me even with that ride that if you put your mind to something that anything is possible no matter the situation and in my situation, I knew I had to change and in early 2009 the change was to go back to school and get an education and back than I had average goals, to get my associates and have an “C” average grade…oh boy were my goals low or what, not only did I blow them goals out of the water, I now am standing with a “A” average and have been on the deans' and president’s list for almost every term since 2009 think there was one or two terms I wasn’t on it.  Was it easy? No it was not and there was a few times I did not think I was going to make it and took a term off here and there and didn’t think I was going to have the funding to finish my degree, but I didn’t give up I kept on coming back to Kaplan University (yes maybe the the perfect university but what university is, but they have treated me good for the most part and love going to Kaplan), the point that the ride maybe not always that good of a ride, have stuck through everything and no matter what life is thrown at you that if you stay positive, strong and motivated there is nothing a person can’t do if they put some work into it. So never give up on your dreams.

What A Year

Where have the months went it seems like yesterday it was the new year, but that is how it goes sometime, time just slips by you before you know it. It has been a good year, before I know it I will have graduated and gotten my second degree in two years. I am so excited to have finally gotten my bachelors degree, next is my master’s degree – crazy huh? Well not really I thought I get as much education as possible. I like to learn; but you all already know that don’t you. In 2008; before I even decided to go back to school and you would have told me I would have my bachelors degree in 2013 I would have thought you were crazy, but it is reality and just won’t think of it until I get closer to graduating it has shown me that no matter what is going on in my life and I stick with something; that I can do anything I put my mind to. It is one thing no one can ever take from me. I am so happy that I have stuck with it.

The year has also been a sad year, my Dad passed a way in May and that was really tough one me and the rest of my family, he will always be in my mind and I know he is in a better place he was the greatest dad anyone could ever ask for. I will always miss him and be thinking about him. I love you dad and miss you.

I also did move again (I am so tired of moving), just waiting to get on low housing. I live with my mom as you all well know, so not having a job or money it has been really rough to say the least. I have applied for some jobs; am looking for a part-time job at least, but just not getting any hits and I know it will happen soon enough. So money is tight and only living on my student loans which does not go to far; but it is better than no money at all.

I have gotten out more and meeting new people and exploring life and trying not to stay out as much and it has help me relax. So I hope to get out more in the the next year, and with the holidays coming up and being bored a lot at home I plan to try and get out a few more times before 2013 and have met many new friends that I am hanging out with so that is so cool. I know I have not written as much and plan to in the months to come. I want to wish everyone a very awesome week and be safe and be thankful for what you do have. Peace.

My New Best friend had to do this for school. This is actually a cool little program a avatar that you can add text and will speak the words. So cool what technology can do. I remember I would have never thought this possible. Anyway many a new page called the Twisted Geek, had to make one for school; so what the heck always wanted to make a page on everything and anything computers, what the heck I said being a computer geek and all. So will be working on that and Twisted Journal of course going to try and make it less packed and cluttered and will be writing blogs and going to update the other webpage of course. So keep an eye one it in the near future. Have a great week All.

I am so depressed and want the wOrld to know it

      I know I posted this sometime ago on my social networks; but forgot to post on my Blogger go figure. Anyway here it is again.  Today I want to rant about people and their negative, self-pity, giving up attitudes. I am on a lot of social networks; yes Facebook is not the only. I do admit that most people on here are not a bunch of whinny crybabies, well that I have seen anyway. I am on many, MySpace, Twitter, My Yearbook to name a few of them and others you have never heard of. I love to write no matter the subject. It makes me laugh that a chunk of my friends on my friends list are as I mention above. Wanting someone or many someone’s to feel sorry for them; I am not saying that there are not people who actually need someone but in many cases they want other people to feel sorry for them. I know this post I sure going to get a lot of bad comments; but so be it this is how I see the world. O better known as The Twisted World of Dale. I have seen so many times. And me being me I don't find from my followers on how I feel and this post is no different than the rest I have written in the past. I am not saying this is what everyone does and the majority don't but them are them few people out there because they are not in a good mood today, so I can't talk right now; but we all know that is far from the truth they do want to talk about it and want everyone and anyone to hear it. They want you to feel like they feel and sometimes it works, it use to work on me all the time till I got mad and decided to ignore these people. 

     We all have heard it so many times, my life and no one cares about me and the list goes on. Oh my life can't get any worse, hate to burst your bubble more times than none it will get worse. My life I wake up every morning smiling telling myself that this is going to be the greatest day in my life. I keep telling myself that because it will happen. I ignore people most of the time when they are negative and want to bring other people in their mood set. Why do people do this? That is really a good question. I think they want us to feel like they are feeling and most of the time it is something simple or stupid that they can fix themselves. So people keep yourself pity, depressed negative attitudes to yourselves and always smile there is nothing that you can't do to fix your problem with a little positive and smiling attitude you can just about move mountains. So think about that next time before you post or want to bring down the happier people in life.        

      Let you never give up or get down on the littlest of things, never complain about things that you have total control over. Don't cry over spilled milk and make your day the best day ever. Let negativism vanish from your life and make everything you do positive. Be strong and not weak.

The End to Technology and Telecommunication We Know It

     What would happen if you woke up one morning and all the technology and telecommunications would just end and not exist in your modern world? Good question right. I mean there would be no cell phone, no land lines, no internet no modern technology. Nothing we use today would end. Like before the time of the land phone. Only communications would be the telegraph and snail mail, for people that do not know snail mail is a letter you write put it into an envelope put sender address and were you are sending and put stamp walk to mail box and mail. Would we as a world be lost? I am not just saying the United States; yes there is this whole wide world and does not just revolve in the United States. We are not alone, we live among other people in the world who are not just in the United States, and you know it is funny thinking about it, that there are many people who think we are the crap and everyone else in the world don’t. Why is that? Are we Americans that conceited that we class your selves more superior any other country in the world. There are a lot of people who think that and if you are not from here you are just another piece of dirt or number and you don’t exist. Technology and telecommunications exist all around the world, but back to the matter of hand what if you woke up one morning and it no longer exist? What would you do?

     I guess the most important question to ask first if this actually can happen? Can it? I have always believe in the law; “What will happen; will happen. In this situation; I am not sure this could actually happen, well I guess if all the electricity and telecommunications around the world went out than yes. The odds are against it though; but the subject of this post, what would we do if it did?

     I say there would be a bunch of unhappy campers across the world; we now longer would be wired into your devices. You always hear that I wish I didn’t have my cell phone for one day; the fact is most of us would be lost without your phones and devices. Be like a small child without his or her pacifier. Without your devices most of us would be lost; and not being able to be wired would be bad I think; and not just on a personal level. The businesses of the world rely on telecommunications and technology so much in one day would hurt the business world to the point of no return. Think of a normal with no technology; which relies on networking and computers. All the vital information that has been saved over the years let it be to the network, flash drives, disk and DVD’S/CDs no longer would exist. Has all that information really been saved to a hard copy piece of paper or papers?  Did the people who implemented this really take the time and print it off and file it?  I have a hard time believing  that; that was actually done, I could be wrong and yes we always heard that this was happening, but how do really know that? Then again we are told many things that are not true. I know this is just speculation, but what if it is true? I been having this dream for some weeks now and usually I ignore it; but it has been ongoing and I usually don’t have the same dream so I thought I share my dream with you all today. Let me know if this could just be a fantasy or could this actually happen in reality and if so how would this change your lives as we know it today?

     

A Real Life Geek or A Want To Be Geek

Are we geeks? Do we lack the social skills? Do we stay home and play on the computer or do something that deals with technology. With the world being more plugged into computers and and technology and with all the new smart phones, I phones, laptops and IPad’s. Who would not have a touch of being geeky. Geeks by the dictionary is someone who is super smart in computers and who lacks social skills. Is that still true or should the dictionary be changed now. I do admit I am very geeky and proud of it. Just because you have a smart phone of a super computer does not class you as a geek, or does it. When I was growing up I was made fun of because I was geek, than again that was before the technology explosion. I believe there is a little bit of it in everyone and some more than others. There are probably people who wish they were more of a geek and that is not a bad thing, because the more geeky you are the more you will know about technology and computers and in today’s society in my opinion you need to know a lot about it or least know the basics to succeed in life let it be in your personal life or at work. I am not saying you have to be super smart but knowing more will help you a lot in many areas. The more you know the better off you will be and some people will disagree with me but it is true. I believe knowledge is life and without the knowledge whatever the knowledge is can be bad. I know we all can’t be smart and have a vast library of knowledge and even if you are a geek or not a geek knowledge will take you to limits you never thought possible and I know it has done that to me. Geeks around the planet inform people of the world that being geek is not really that bad, and that we do get out at times and are social. If you want to be a geek and not just a want to be geek than gain knowledge and learn the world of modern technology, computers and information. Most important don’t let people put you down because you are a geek stand up for your rights and just remember they are probably just jealous because of what you know and what they wish they could and honestly they could if they ever decided to learn. So geeks around the world be happy for who you are and never and I mean never let someone say you don’t belong in society because society probably has more geeks than other social classes so be proud and keep computing.

Just the wisdom from a not so normal, but a unique, twisted and different kind of geek and I am proud of who I am and would not change it for anything in the world. Be all you can be..Be what your heart tells you is right. Be a Geek is not so bad, if that is what you want or do and be whatever you want to be and that can be a geek or whatever social class you want.
This concludes this session from the pages of Twisted Journal of Jale.
Dale AKA Jale

Never Give Up On Your Dreams

_NEVER GIVE _UP ON _YOUR DREAMS

Well the year 2012 has not been the greatest year for me and it is something I least expected that would or could happen to me this year of all years, but it did it to me something that I enjoy most in life is learning and going to school and we all know that isn’t free and can cost a arm and a leg sometimes and the school I was at did have costly tuition and fees. So I was told I was running out of financial aid and would have to pay for the remainder of my time at school. Oh no I am not working, looking for that job, no one to borrow the money from. The bottom of my dreams was just pulled out from under me. My lifelong dreams were about to be shattered and was about to give up and sink into too the deepest pit of depression. I didn’t know what to do, where to turn, stopped texting people and slept for a few days. I prayed to my Goddess for guidance and after this crashing episode that I went through. I knew I could not give up. Not me, it is not me, isn’t in my blood and refused to let one side track or bump in the road tell me I could not do something because of no money. Money has never stopped me before and I refuse to let it stop me this time. I started to think, how do I do this? How do I finish my degree and how would I get the money. So I reversed my thinking and told myself I would finish my degree, I would find the money and I would beat this bump that is in my life. I have decided to go with Western Governor’s University and will have a phone interview with them next week and go from there. I have researched extra money and scholarships out there and I know I will be able to finish all my educational goals and dreams and not let one thing in my life say I can’t and will never except less than “I Can” and won’t except anything less. To never give up and if I fall get back up, wipe the dirt off and continue down the road until I accomplish what I started. There has been many things in my life that have been negative and many people saying that they can’t ever do something and to me that is just a excuse for them not to do it. I am the opposite and believe there is nothing I can’t do and I believe that the word “Can’t” should be taken out of all dictionaries and should be replaced with nothing but positive vibes. I am not the greatest or the smartest person in the world, but I do believe that I can do anything I put my mind to it and will never give up on what I believe in and all my dreams and what I will do will come true and I hope the same for you. So; Never Give Up and do what you want to do and let them dreams finally come true and let no one or anything stop you from what you want and your dreams. Go forward with each day say “I Can” Make it happen today.

My Educational Trip down The Technology Road

 

^My Educational Trip Down the Technology ^Road

 

Over the years I have went to school; but I didn't like High School, but going to college is different and has been different in many ways. I guess as being an adult we think different when we are kids and teenagers. If you would have told me before 2009 that I would have an associate degree and almost a bachelor's degree I would have called you nuts. I have met many people and teachers who have helped me on the way. As an older adult I take my education very serious and having fun learning at the same time. I would have never thought I would be an "A" student holding a 3.75 GPA but I am. In High School I didn't get many A's, when I first started Kaplan online I was skeptical because I heard online horror stories, but I had to do something, I had no job and cleaned toilets for most my adult life and wanted to better my life and to do that I had to decide on what, and it was pretty easy. I love computers and decided to take my hobby to the next level and I did that and more and have the degree to prove it. Kaplan University wasn't even my first choice. I checked out schools locally and on line than one night I saw a commercial on Kaplan and decided to jot the number down and glad I did and not looked back since. So some three years later getting one degree and almost a second; I have decided I want to continue on with my Master's degree at Kaplan after an extended break. The students I have met, the faculty and professors have been great. I don't think I could ever switch schools the experience all them people bring has been valuable to me and worth more than anything else I have experience. I have gained the knowledge and the experience to learn from all these people. The whole experience to me has made the sacrifice so much worth it. The Information Technology department and the Network Administration program has taught me a lot about the technology world and glad I picked what I did. I know there will be much more learning to be had, but this has been an awesome ride and I know the future will even be more interesting and exciting. I know I don't work right now and hear people say I can't go to school I am too old; it is too hard etc. etc. etc. I say that is just bogus I did it I am 45, and have done it, there have been tough classes, and have passed every one of them with the motivation and hard work coming from a "C" average student in High School, if I can do it any one can. Don't let anything or anyone destroy your dreams and desires.

Dale Henderson

The Year So Far

Well 2011 is behind and the first month of the year is almost behind. Time flies when you are having fun. The year has been good for me as I hope it is for you. When we thought the holidays are done another one comes up again. The Romance holiday, roses, candy, stuff animals and the romantic evening that everyone has been waiting on all year, so their other half let it be a man or woman. This is a year were I think love should be in the air more than years in the past. So this year take that extra step to make sure your love one knows how much they you feel about them, this year go all out if you can, if money is tight, do something special and out of the ordinary so they know you went the extra mile to make sure they have the greatest romantic evening ever. Let love be in the air this year.

     2011 was a year of up and downs, but it was still a great year it was the year I got my associated degree in Information Technology in Network Administration in April, this was my ultimate goal. I never thought in a million years I could get this degree and be a A student at the same time. So I decide in June to go for my Bachelors degree in the same program and as of today still a A student and should graduate in September, so I am very excited that I am about to achieve a degree I never thought would ever be possible. So in the education area it has been a awesome year. I am still debating on the Master’s degree, I know I will take it, just don’t know when and will probably be on-line at Kaplan University. So that is one thing I have to think one for a while.

     I have been looking to get my feet wet in the world of geeks but no one biting, I know it is hard to get jobs and believe I will get my dream job soon, so I will continue to look and apply for the jobs I believe are my dream jobs, and at same time look for ones that are so perfect. I have faith and know this is happening everywhere, I will be strong and refuse to give up and soon will land that job. I know I want to continue learning about my field and learn about other computer related information and to take some computer certification that will give me more knowledge about the field.

     So what do I want to do in 2012, I have thought about a lot of things, to continue to go to school, learn and to get a job. I do want to get out more and possible see things around Albuquerque I want to see, but just haven’t had the time. I am hoping for some concerts and festivals this year and take more pictures. I want to get out and help people more this year, and to get in more depth with my Wiccan and Heathen ways and practice the Craft. To get out and exercise and be more healthy conscious. Maybe catch some ball games and go to some museums. I also once I get a job want to get my own place. To be able to write and write to this blog and update my website. To read more than just text books. Catch a movie or two every so often. I want to do things I never done, and I know this probably will be on going for years to come, but I want to be outgoing and be able to see the world even if the world is only limited to Albuquerque and the New Mexico area. That would make my year if I could do a lot of that. I also do want to start fixing and building computers for other people, to basically start out small and go from there.

     I could write all day one what I want to do. I want to be happy this year, yes 2011 I was happy but there have been some sad and very depressing times, but I know that will happen from time to time. I just want things to be happy not just with me, but for my family and friends too. This last year has been some sad times, with dad still in nursing home, a few friends catching cancer and a lot loosing jobs, going through bad times. I am hoping this year is much happier when it comes to all this grief and I bless all my family and friends to have the happiest year ever and to do what they want and accomplish everything they wanted to this year. So bless be all my friends and families and let there be no grief or sad times for you this year. 

     I know this last year I did not write a lot to my blog, but this year I am planning on more blogging than I have in the past, blogging from Wiccan and Heathen issues to how to make the world better. I also going to start writing more articles that will be a fantasy horror  based, so I can start writing a book, yes it is top on my bucket list and I will give samples of it here or on one of the social networks or through emails so you all can sample it and critique for me so I can get ideas on how to change it and make it better. So keep your eyes peeled it can come without warning.

Have a awesome week and let 2012 treat you good.

Blessed Be

Dale Henderson AKA Jale