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