Well, I'm getting older, day by day... and I still have no idea what career I want to get into. After high school, I'm joining the Air Force to help me figure out what I want to do. I really want to start my own business, A advertising clinic, and a computer support place. I'd love to get into a career of designing websites, but that won't get me very far. I want to start fresh after high school, I'm going to say goodbye to Washington State and find somewhere else to live, that's not as cityish.
As much of a city person that I may seem to be, I really can't stand it. I'd rather live in a small town, running a computer shop or something down there. I want to live in a place that I can walk outside, laydown and look at the stars; and just think, or talk with someone.
My dream property, is 50 acres, with hills and ponds; a large 3 story house, with a little studio sized building behind it for my office space. As for security, I'd needent worry; my property would be so big that no one would bother... and those who did, I'd have great computer security monitoring items.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Afraid of thought
It may sound stupid; but I think that many people are afraid of thought. Or afraid of thinking. I try to ask someone something, and they just blow it off because they dont understand it at first. Anyways, that's my quick entry for now. I'm reading up on some new material for my stuff, so I hope you all enjoy!
Thought Tour 2009
Happy Birthday to ME!
So I've just decided through writing my HW journal for the night that I am going to get people to think. I dont know how; but I will. I've been wanting to do something big, something to be recognized for, for being able to think, not to use technology. I will inevitably use technology; but it's not my main focus.
I also came up with a name for it "Thought Tour 2009" A web series (probably a powerpoint) that will inspire people to think. I'm almost tired of people who don't think. Some people say "Why are you so smart?" or "I want to be smart like you".
To start off, I'll begin by saying this "I love all of my friends, they're awesome people to hang out with. However most of them are stupid. End of story." My definition of stupid for this occasion is more of a "Mildred" way of life, than a Clarisse.
Anyways, "Thought Tour 2009" will consist of tools to help people get on the track to thought. I don't know how exactly I am going to present this... it may just be part of my blog, but... I dont know.
So I've just decided through writing my HW journal for the night that I am going to get people to think. I dont know how; but I will. I've been wanting to do something big, something to be recognized for, for being able to think, not to use technology. I will inevitably use technology; but it's not my main focus.
I also came up with a name for it "Thought Tour 2009" A web series (probably a powerpoint) that will inspire people to think. I'm almost tired of people who don't think. Some people say "Why are you so smart?" or "I want to be smart like you".
To start off, I'll begin by saying this "I love all of my friends, they're awesome people to hang out with. However most of them are stupid. End of story." My definition of stupid for this occasion is more of a "Mildred" way of life, than a Clarisse.
Anyways, "Thought Tour 2009" will consist of tools to help people get on the track to thought. I don't know how exactly I am going to present this... it may just be part of my blog, but... I dont know.
Monday, December 8, 2008
debate competition thoughts
Hey everyone,
So I am going to debate at an official high school debate tournament. I am going to compete in Novice Lincoln Douglas. My cases are pretty strong, however I am still super nervous. I am sure I will do okay. Okay... seriously its post debate, but still...
Our resolution is:
"Resolved: Felons in a democratic society ought to retain the right to vote". Personally I am neutral on the situation. I believe you cannot have an opinion in debate. You have to argue both sides and argue them well, so it is difficult to affirm or negate it right off of the bat.
I think this was a great topic and I cannot wait for the next one, in fact I have already started my case.
My debate went okay, it was a great learning experience.
So I am going to debate at an official high school debate tournament. I am going to compete in Novice Lincoln Douglas. My cases are pretty strong, however I am still super nervous. I am sure I will do okay. Okay... seriously its post debate, but still...
Our resolution is:
"Resolved: Felons in a democratic society ought to retain the right to vote". Personally I am neutral on the situation. I believe you cannot have an opinion in debate. You have to argue both sides and argue them well, so it is difficult to affirm or negate it right off of the bat.
I think this was a great topic and I cannot wait for the next one, in fact I have already started my case.
My debate went okay, it was a great learning experience.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
CRASH!
Here is just an add on to what I said last time... Today was kind of a hard day, I had my first Lincoln Douglas debate in front of my class, me and another student were the only ones who went... and I got myself handed to me on a silver platter. I guess there are a ton of flaws in her speech so I am going to play that to my strength... She is a great debater, we in class have another name for that of course, but its not really relavant for a weekly entry. Also things collided with eachother today. I had an orthodontist appointment, fliming during class, our school board visitation, and FBLA, along with my sister's dance at her school, so I had to babysit... I felt like I was pulled in 5 differnet directions at once... Also I have a huge project due in my World History class that I am REALLY wanting an A on, because I have A's in all of my classes, except for math in which I have a low grade because I failed a test. We have to present our grades to our parents so I will probably get torn a new one" Now that I am thinking about it, I am going to do a post on those... See!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Busy, Busy, Busy
I just realized that I am almost pathetically busy. I seem to manange everything just fine. I supose my focus right now isn't on anything but what colleges, school administrators and everyone look at. I actually just got back from filming a debate between Terry Bergeson, and Randy Dorn running for Washington State Super Intendant of Public Instruction. Constantly I have to be reminded of my age... not because I dont know, but because I simply 'forget' in a sense. I am working on a web buisness on building websites, I am on the Debate team, Future buisness leaders of america, I am going to produce along with Ms. Hunt and the rest of the debate team, me as more of a technical backbone per say, to send this video to get sponsorships so we have enough money to pay for competetions. I also could take a computer completly apart and reassemble it. I know extensive computer vocabulary, I simply do not see my self as a teenager, I dont really keep in mind how old I am when I do these things but thats not really the point.
The thing I am trying to figure out is... this thing called motivation, and what exactly mine is. In my recent posts I have refered to the fact that I am into psychology. Well I am going to do a little bit of reflection on what exactly motivates me... there are many things that motivate me to get up and goto school, and get good grades and all of that. I would like to say my first one is to do it because it makes me happy, pleases me... but most mornings I would die just to be able to sleep in a couple more minutes (do not take me literally on that!). The most dominant motivation is to please everyone else, not let anyone down. Mostly my parents, and teachers. I hate hearing the words "I am disapointed in you", honestly those words put me into shock. I haven't heard them in a long time, I don' believe. However me being the philisophical nerd I am, have gotten to think about alot of stuff... one being education. Now alot of people say "I am going to be an actor! I don't need to know this stuff" which is probably true... because after your career goes down the hole and your flipping burgers you don't need much education, however I go to school for reasons other than just getting a job. I go to school to learn. “All men by nature desire knowledge.”
-Aristotle
I am in complete favor of this. I hate learning things in science like these subatomcic particles and all that not because its boring, or I dont like it... I dont like learning about it because I dont learn everything about it... We only focus on that one part... Its almost like imaging science as a wall... No lights except two spot lights, on one end it shows what we are currently learning, and the other is what we need to know to be sucessful such as diseases, and other things. I can't tie in knowing things about atoms because mostly scientists use them. So when I learn something I want to be able to turn on all of the lights or at least be able to make everything mildly visible.
Now I have always classified myself as middle to low class. I don't nessacarily think I have low self esteem, but I definatly don't consider myself a top class student. Well this past year being a fresmen in high school, I am AT&T raising the bar. One thing I have come to value most being a student is trust. I have always been trustworthy, I wasn't looking forward to this year because I was afraid of how long it would be for me to prove my self to some teachers and I think I am off to a good start. I really value when a teacher says "I am trusting you to do this..." or even implys that they trust me. I still am not going to call myself a "top class student" because I know I'm not. I do have good grades, I am trusted by my teachers, no issues with any athourities or anything... but I simply won't call myself a good student because that seems to classify me above otherpeople, be it one or 2,000,000 students. I don't belive in someone being better than someone else because it is too vauge. I strongly believe that everyone is created equal, however they aren't treated equal. I still strive to be the best student I can be, I just simply won't say I am better than someone else, based just on that.
One of the other things I am really motivated by is other people being impressed, or proud of me. Which is obviously a no brainer. There are somethings that I do just so my parents can tell their friends or family members... That motivation is very subdued because I don't get that kind of attention because in my family I am held up to those expectaitions, which is fine beacuse that reward is conflicting with my "I am not better than you" philosophy. My mom talks with other PTSA moms, and I only hear it when I am around... duh, I am not a super hero... (or am I, you will never know). When she lists off all of the things I am involved in the other moms look at my like I am insane... which I do want to become some day, I think that would be fun. Then they have this look on their face like "How in the h*ll do you manage that?!" and I simply have no social life, which is fine with me. I am weird like that, at a party I would rather be working behind the scenes than out hanging out with people... I have yet to deduce [bigalo] why that is. I think it makes me feel more productive.
The thing I am trying to figure out is... this thing called motivation, and what exactly mine is. In my recent posts I have refered to the fact that I am into psychology. Well I am going to do a little bit of reflection on what exactly motivates me... there are many things that motivate me to get up and goto school, and get good grades and all of that. I would like to say my first one is to do it because it makes me happy, pleases me... but most mornings I would die just to be able to sleep in a couple more minutes (do not take me literally on that!). The most dominant motivation is to please everyone else, not let anyone down. Mostly my parents, and teachers. I hate hearing the words "I am disapointed in you", honestly those words put me into shock. I haven't heard them in a long time, I don' believe. However me being the philisophical nerd I am, have gotten to think about alot of stuff... one being education. Now alot of people say "I am going to be an actor! I don't need to know this stuff" which is probably true... because after your career goes down the hole and your flipping burgers you don't need much education, however I go to school for reasons other than just getting a job. I go to school to learn. “All men by nature desire knowledge.”
-Aristotle
I am in complete favor of this. I hate learning things in science like these subatomcic particles and all that not because its boring, or I dont like it... I dont like learning about it because I dont learn everything about it... We only focus on that one part... Its almost like imaging science as a wall... No lights except two spot lights, on one end it shows what we are currently learning, and the other is what we need to know to be sucessful such as diseases, and other things. I can't tie in knowing things about atoms because mostly scientists use them. So when I learn something I want to be able to turn on all of the lights or at least be able to make everything mildly visible.
Now I have always classified myself as middle to low class. I don't nessacarily think I have low self esteem, but I definatly don't consider myself a top class student. Well this past year being a fresmen in high school, I am AT&T raising the bar. One thing I have come to value most being a student is trust. I have always been trustworthy, I wasn't looking forward to this year because I was afraid of how long it would be for me to prove my self to some teachers and I think I am off to a good start. I really value when a teacher says "I am trusting you to do this..." or even implys that they trust me. I still am not going to call myself a "top class student" because I know I'm not. I do have good grades, I am trusted by my teachers, no issues with any athourities or anything... but I simply won't call myself a good student because that seems to classify me above otherpeople, be it one or 2,000,000 students. I don't belive in someone being better than someone else because it is too vauge. I strongly believe that everyone is created equal, however they aren't treated equal. I still strive to be the best student I can be, I just simply won't say I am better than someone else, based just on that.
One of the other things I am really motivated by is other people being impressed, or proud of me. Which is obviously a no brainer. There are somethings that I do just so my parents can tell their friends or family members... That motivation is very subdued because I don't get that kind of attention because in my family I am held up to those expectaitions, which is fine beacuse that reward is conflicting with my "I am not better than you" philosophy. My mom talks with other PTSA moms, and I only hear it when I am around... duh, I am not a super hero... (or am I, you will never know). When she lists off all of the things I am involved in the other moms look at my like I am insane... which I do want to become some day, I think that would be fun. Then they have this look on their face like "How in the h*ll do you manage that?!" and I simply have no social life, which is fine with me. I am weird like that, at a party I would rather be working behind the scenes than out hanging out with people... I have yet to deduce [bigalo] why that is. I think it makes me feel more productive.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Web Based Buisness
So I am pretty excited about this new thing I have going on. I am going to start two online businesses. One is going to be called Komodo Web Development or KomodoWD for short. The other is something I am working on with someone at school. We talked alot about it during the summer, and a little this year in school, but now its time to put some plans in action, just because our idea is so great I am going to unveil it when the site launches. It will take alot of support from friends and everyone else. However I think it will be a success.
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