So, there’s been a lot going on lately since my last post. I haven’t had the time to tend to this blog as I had originally planned, but I will continue to post when time permits. I guess the first thing I’d like to mention is that I’ve already taken and passed my A+ certification. The A+ is a two portion examination. I had taken the Essentials portion on May 18th and the IT Technicians portion on the 22nd, the Friday of that week. The questions asked were different than I had originally expected, which caught me a little off guard, but I passed nonetheless with an equivalent score of an 85 on the Essentials and an 84 on the IT Technician’s portion of the exam (the grades mentioned have been converted to a 100 point scale). Dorinda, my better half, showed me her continual love and support through out it all and never ceases to this day to stand by me, always giving me her continual love and support in all moments, good and bad (I believe a person can only love another to the extent that they love God) and her faith shines through out it all, by prayer and through action.
Tags: A+ Certification, Devotional, Dorinda, WorkIt’s been well into May and a lot has happened since my last entry in June. Since then, I’ve taken two more tests scoring a 101/100 (not a typo) in Statistical Analysis and a 90/100 in MIS. Currently, my lowest overall average for the semester is in Statistical Analysis with a 96.4, however this is subject to change since I still have my finals to take this coming Tuesday! There’s no doubt in my mind that I will do well. Furthermore, last Monday, I started a job as a desktop technician at Angelo State, however, I will comment about this in a future entry. Oh! I’m also taking my CompTIA A+ certification exam on the 18th and 22nd of this month. The examination consists of two exams; the essentials portion on the 18th and a final elective exam on the 22nd. I will write more about this after finals. I have seriously been pressed for time lately and have not had the time to post any other entries other than the academically related. Hopefully this will change during the summer and I will have more time, but for now, I need to get some more rest and begin study for finals soon. God bless!
Tags: A+ Certification, CompTIA, Finals, MIS 3343, Statistical Analysis 2331, TestI’ve been busy with classes as of late, and so, I haven’t been able to write much lately, but I thought I’d at the very least post on the latest happenings. As far as academics go, I’ve recently taken two tests and have another test this coming Thursday. I scored an 87/100 on the last Statistical Analysis 2331 test, and a 90/100 in MIS 3343. The test for this coming Thursday is yet another Statistical Analysis test. Afterwards, I’ll only have final examinations left for all my classes in the first half of May. In regards to the upcoming Fall 2009 semester, I’ll be taking four classes: Accounting 2302, Computer Science 1341, Management Information Systems 3393 and International Business 3361. This summer, I’ll be studying in preparation for the MIS 3393 and CS 1341 in order to take some of the edge off of my upcoming Fall semester.
Tags: A+ Certification, Accounting 2302, CS 1341, International Business 3361, MIS 3343, MIS 3393, Statistical Analysis 2331It’s a new month and I thought I’d post a new entry concerning all the plans/ideas that have been on my mind as of late. Spring break is only two weeks away. I don’t have any plans to go anywhere. I plan to use my vacation time to finish studying for my A+ certification so that I may take the certification exam as soon as possible. I’ve been studying for this certification for quite some time now and I’ve taken longer than I should have. It’s not easy for me to balance my academic time with my personal time. During my time I may have my Bible study, study for my certifications or learn more about the Drupal content management system (CMS). I only have time to study one out of the three, never time for two or for all of the above. So again, in no particular order, the list goes: Bible study, Certification and the Drupal Content Management System.
Tags: A+ Certification, Bible Study, CompTIA, Drupal, Fellowship, Life's ShortbreadEverything has been well. Wednesday, I received my MIS test to discover that I had made an 87.5/100, putting me 5th in my MIS class. In addition, I’m also 2nd in my Business Statistics class with an above 91 average. I’m still studying hard and I want to surpass my previous grades, we will see and only time will tell. There’s been some other things that have been pressing me. I have been desperately wanting to find the time study for my A+ certification from CompTIA, however I have not found the time I had been praying and hoping for. The time is there, however my mind tires easily and I find myself feeling exhausted the majority of the time after or during my actual college/class homework assignments. I’ve been slowly pacing myself and studying during different times of the day in order to find a time that’s more efficient, however the only time I’ve found beneficial are the late hours of the night, the same time I should be winding down.
Tags: Classes, CompTIA, MIS 3393, Statistical Analysis 2331, TestGod calls out to us. He calls out for a journey. He whispers through our hearts, but not all of us may recognize Him. Not all of us know the story He yearns to tell us – and not all of us know the Truth. Some reject the Lover’s letter and continue on with their lives having lost sight of their First Love and the Word within His Love Letter. They continue on in the story we call life aching to one in a play for which they know not the part. Having lost their place in the script, they live life through shuffled pages. They search, and search… and continue searching for their part, for their missing lines, that once found they hope can make sense of it all. To make sense of the many atrocities that blanket our world and the condition of the human heart. They search to fill the void that our First Love had once filled in Eden.
Tags: Christ, God, Journey, Love, Love Letter, The Bridegroom, The HeartMy second Statistics test is today. I’ve been studying hard for this test for quite some time and I expect myself to do very well. I made an 86 on my first Statistics test and hope to make a higher grade this time around. I have a little more studying to do before I retire for the night. Furthermore, I have a Management Information Systems (MIS) test on Monday. I have yet to study for this test, but there’s no doubt in my mind that I’ll do well. I’ll probably begin studying for my MIS test later this evening and will finish up my review some time Saturday. I’m really enjoying my classes this semester and can hardly believe that my mid-terms are on the horizon already. The past weeks have flown by and I’m looking forward to the rest of the semester. It’s academia under control!
Tags: Classes, MIS 3393, Statistical Analysis 2331, TestStarting early last Thursday morning I received a sharp pain coming from the back right side of my head, in the parietal area. The pain was sharp and momentary, only lasting between one to two seconds. Almost like an electric shock or pin prick. I continued to experience these head aches until late Sunday. The experience can be horrifying as the pains may come in succession. My research and symptoms have pointed to primary ice pick headaches. The International Headache Society classify these headaches by:
I had a wonderful Valentine’s Day with Dorinda. I’ve never spent Valentines with anyone before her. Thursday evening I spent some time at the craft stores in town gathering materials for Dorinda’s Valentine’s Card and spent the better part of the night making the card. On Friday, I delivered her card with a single rose at her work place. It was worth seeing her smile and too brighten her day. For us, our Valentine’s started on Friday. Saturday she helped me pick out a new shirt at the mall, something nice 
Afterwards, we spent time at the river. With my utmost respect, Dorinda and her family has been a blessing in my life. They’ve given me a lot to be thankful for and I thank Father in all His glory for giving me another day, God bless.
It’s been a while since my last entry and thought I’d post the latest happenings for the new year. Classes started a few weeks ago and everything has been going well. I’ve already taken my first statistics exam scoring an 87. I’m only taking two classes this semester so that I may focus on other tasks. I’d like to complete at least one IT certification by the end of spring break. I believe my certification studies will progress after I acquire my A+ cert. For now, I am going to focus on my academics and certifications for the years first quarter. I haven’t been able to do this alone. Dorinda has given me her unconditional love and support through it all. She’s always putting a smile on my face, but most of all, together – we bolster our faith in God our Father, our Lord and Savior. I am and will always be eternally grateful.
Tags: Certification, Classes, Dorinda