I've always tried my best in school, and for the most part, I've always had pretty decent grades. Yeah, some subjects (English, History, Government, Etc.) was better than others (Math), but I've always maintained my GPA. College was no different, and the past 3 semesters my GPA has been higher than high school.
This semester however, I have been stressed to the max on Statistics and Philosophy, both which I thought I would do (somewhat) well.
Statistics has been hell on earth for me. The first few chapters were easy, all about mean, median, and mode-things I learned in elementary. I didn't need tutoring because I felt like I had a decent understanding of it, and I was getting 10/10 on all my homework, and passing all my quizzes and tests. Then everything started to fall, little by little. I realized I needed help, tutoring, advice, something. I've spent the past few weeks researching books to get, like Statistics for Dummies, and finding out tutoring times at my college. Then I found out this week that I have another Exam, plus a huge project due in less than a week.
What I was afraid of happened. It's too late to catch up. As I was trying to take notes tonight for my exam tomorrow, I had no clue what to do. None. It is so far over my head that it hit the Orion Belt. (I'm passing Astronomy!)
I have decided to drop the class. However, since I'm dropping the class so late, I will receive a "W" on my transcript, something colleges don't like to see. But what is worse, failing the class, or receiving a W? Failing the class is going to bring down my GPA.
As most of you know, I want to transfer to a 4 year down south. But to be perfectly honest, I don't know how my grades, GPA, and transcripts will allow for it. I am at a point where I have no idea what's going to happen. I have no idea what I want to do. I am unsure about a lot of things right now, and all I can ask for is your prayers that God will help me through this, where I will still be able to accomplish my Dreams and goals in life. I'm still very determined, and I won't give up. I'll go down with my Dreams if I must.
Your prayers are much appreciated. And thanks to all those friends out there that have stood by my side. You'll never know how much you all mean to me.
As for tonight, I will sleep well. I will not worry about Stats; a huge stress ball has been rolled off me. Goodnight.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Andrea
A few weeks ago, a cute girl came into work and I helped her by taking her order. Her name was Andrea, and she is extremely nice and very pretty. My manager saw I was being "friendly" to her, and saw that I kept checking on her, making sure everything was alright. My manager said I could no longer see her, and to move along. This then became a joke, and I started to say the same thing to her when her guy friend came in.
This went on for a few weeks and grew into a huge inside joke that I'm not going to completely share with all of you. However, once in awhile to irritate my boss, I'd say "Andrea is here", and she would 1. Hit me on the arm, then 2. Inform me how she "took care" of Andrea.
Well today, guess who came in to eat. And guess who ran to the back to inform the manager who was in? This guy right here. What happened? Well first of all, I was punched in the arm again. (Sounds like abuse, right?) Then, I catered to her for the length of their stay. (She was with her.. uh, brother. I hope.)
Every time my manager walked by me, I had to rub it in on how I'm making sure she's alright. Needless to say, I started to be ignored. That didn't stop me though.
Well, Andrea had to leave, so she got up and dumped her tray. (I wasn't able to take it from her, I was helping another guest.)
About 30 minutes later, the phone rang. My manager's face was blank. Someone named Andrea, who was just in, lost their credit card. Apparently the last place she had it was on her tray, which means it's most likely in the trash. Who get's nominated for dumpster diving to find the missing credit card? I do! I just about volunteered. I was going to save Andrea's day!
The rubber gloves went on, and the trash was poured out. No credit card. To be honest, I was kinda disappointed. I told my manger the news, and went on with my day.
A few hours later my manger's shift ended, so she walked out the front doors to leave, and there it was! Andrea's credit card! It turned out to be a happy ending after all, even though I didn't get to save the day. (Next time though...)
Not gonna lie, I feel like a creeper writing about some girl that I don't even know, and her adventures at CFA. However, I thought this was an ironic story that I had to share.
This went on for a few weeks and grew into a huge inside joke that I'm not going to completely share with all of you. However, once in awhile to irritate my boss, I'd say "Andrea is here", and she would 1. Hit me on the arm, then 2. Inform me how she "took care" of Andrea.
Well today, guess who came in to eat. And guess who ran to the back to inform the manager who was in? This guy right here. What happened? Well first of all, I was punched in the arm again. (Sounds like abuse, right?) Then, I catered to her for the length of their stay. (She was with her.. uh, brother. I hope.)
Every time my manager walked by me, I had to rub it in on how I'm making sure she's alright. Needless to say, I started to be ignored. That didn't stop me though.
Well, Andrea had to leave, so she got up and dumped her tray. (I wasn't able to take it from her, I was helping another guest.)
About 30 minutes later, the phone rang. My manager's face was blank. Someone named Andrea, who was just in, lost their credit card. Apparently the last place she had it was on her tray, which means it's most likely in the trash. Who get's nominated for dumpster diving to find the missing credit card? I do! I just about volunteered. I was going to save Andrea's day!
The rubber gloves went on, and the trash was poured out. No credit card. To be honest, I was kinda disappointed. I told my manger the news, and went on with my day.
A few hours later my manger's shift ended, so she walked out the front doors to leave, and there it was! Andrea's credit card! It turned out to be a happy ending after all, even though I didn't get to save the day. (Next time though...)
Not gonna lie, I feel like a creeper writing about some girl that I don't even know, and her adventures at CFA. However, I thought this was an ironic story that I had to share.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Mini Show Update
With Halloween 2 weeks away, I'm in a serious time crunch to get the show done and running. Here's my list to complete-
1. Finish programming the face
2. Program the lightning and pumpkins
3. Put out the lights/spider web/other props the week of.
I procrastinated on buying the projector, and they are currently sold out. It is supposed to ship in the next few days though, so I might have my singing pumpkins in the show. Or might not. Either way, it WILL be here for Christmas!
Christmas- I am still begging for your pictures! It's going to be awesome when your out there, watching the show, and suddenly your pictures comes up. I'm trying to not give away everything, but I still need a lot of them. For those that already sent some to me, thank you!
I recently updated my "Current Projects" page on the website, you can check it out here: Winter Light!
As for everything else to do with Christmas, there's a lot going on, and that needs to be done. It's going to be a busy few weeks, but Thanksgiving night it will pay off! This year is going to be incredible. I'm so excited to show you everything.
If you want to continue to stay updated on it all, please "Like" our Facebook Page.
Thanks!
-Austen
1. Finish programming the face
2. Program the lightning and pumpkins
3. Put out the lights/spider web/other props the week of.
I procrastinated on buying the projector, and they are currently sold out. It is supposed to ship in the next few days though, so I might have my singing pumpkins in the show. Or might not. Either way, it WILL be here for Christmas!
Christmas- I am still begging for your pictures! It's going to be awesome when your out there, watching the show, and suddenly your pictures comes up. I'm trying to not give away everything, but I still need a lot of them. For those that already sent some to me, thank you!
I recently updated my "Current Projects" page on the website, you can check it out here: Winter Light!
As for everything else to do with Christmas, there's a lot going on, and that needs to be done. It's going to be a busy few weeks, but Thanksgiving night it will pay off! This year is going to be incredible. I'm so excited to show you everything.
If you want to continue to stay updated on it all, please "Like" our Facebook Page.
Thanks!
-Austen
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
That's Your Lifestyle
While I was at work today, I glanced out the front windows to find a homeless lady sitting outside on the grass. She had a dog, a bag, and a carton of cigarettes, chain smoking her way into happiness. I left work, to find another homeless man on a corner with a sign on how he was a Vet, and how God will bless us if we help.
I really wish I had the time and money to rehabilitate these types of people. I think some do deserve a second chance. However, I also feel that most of these people have chosen this lifestyle. They may have had family trouble, or the simple fact of peer pressure gaining on their lives, pushing them into drugs and other problems.
There is an almost homeless man, close in relation, in my extended family. I'm not quite sure where he went wrong. Perhaps it was the times he cussed out his mom, or bribed his brothers and sister for money, which has continued to this day. My grandma has bought him 2 cars, a motor home, plus hundreds of dollars in food and gas and also has paid his cell phone bill just so she has some type of communication. What was his thanks for all this? Sold both cars, sold the motor home, and cusses her out for not giving him more money.
This guy is 100% able to work. He is an amazing mechanic, and can take a motor apart and put it back together faster than I can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Yet he refuses, and does drugs or whatever it is he does. He has chose that life, when he could very well get out of that horrible lifestyle. I just wonder how many other people refuse to turn their lives around. Perhaps everything is handed to them too often.
I feel bad for sounding so mean and negative. I feel bad that these people freeze on a winters night, when I'm in a warm bed. But I just feel they could change their life around. Maybe they just don't care, or aren't inspired enough to. I don't know. They have a story, and I have mine.
I really wish I had the time and money to rehabilitate these types of people. I think some do deserve a second chance. However, I also feel that most of these people have chosen this lifestyle. They may have had family trouble, or the simple fact of peer pressure gaining on their lives, pushing them into drugs and other problems.
There is an almost homeless man, close in relation, in my extended family. I'm not quite sure where he went wrong. Perhaps it was the times he cussed out his mom, or bribed his brothers and sister for money, which has continued to this day. My grandma has bought him 2 cars, a motor home, plus hundreds of dollars in food and gas and also has paid his cell phone bill just so she has some type of communication. What was his thanks for all this? Sold both cars, sold the motor home, and cusses her out for not giving him more money.
This guy is 100% able to work. He is an amazing mechanic, and can take a motor apart and put it back together faster than I can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Yet he refuses, and does drugs or whatever it is he does. He has chose that life, when he could very well get out of that horrible lifestyle. I just wonder how many other people refuse to turn their lives around. Perhaps everything is handed to them too often.
I feel bad for sounding so mean and negative. I feel bad that these people freeze on a winters night, when I'm in a warm bed. But I just feel they could change their life around. Maybe they just don't care, or aren't inspired enough to. I don't know. They have a story, and I have mine.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
I Need You...
Your pictures, that is! As most of you know, for awhile now I've been asking people to email me their holiday pictures so I could use them in my Christmas light show.
No? Don't know what I'm talking about? Let me explain...
My best friend and I have come up with a new effect for Winter Light! We are going to project YOUR pictures that you send in during certain sections of the show. Why? Because this year's theme is Memories, and what better way to incorporate memories and stories than through pictures? A picture is worth a thousand words, and since our show isn't very long, we are using pictures instead of telling several thousand word stories.
Here's the deal: Find a picture of you and your family or friends in the snow, in front of the Christmas tree, opening presents on Christmas morning, drinking hot chocolate in-front of your own Christmas lights, the list goes on. As long as it's related to Christmas or winter, we will accept it.
We ask that you email your pictures to this address: ehurdag@hotmail.com
However, all I need is to save the picture to my computer, so if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, just send me a message or tweet with your picture and I can grab it.
We need a ton of pictures, roughly around 100 or more. The more the better though.
Since this project is quite large, and we still have a lot of other things to work on, the deadline to send your pictures in is October 28th. Please don't wait until the last minute, send them in as soon as you can.
You could find more information about this Here.
And don't forget to like us on Facebook to stay updated on all things Christmas and Halloween.
We also have an Event on Facebook going, so please "attend" and "share" it with your friends. Again, the more pictures the better!
If, for any reason, you have a question, I encourage you to ask, via email or comment on this post.
Thank you for helping us to create the best year ever for Winter Light! I promise, you won't want to miss this!
No? Don't know what I'm talking about? Let me explain...
My best friend and I have come up with a new effect for Winter Light! We are going to project YOUR pictures that you send in during certain sections of the show. Why? Because this year's theme is Memories, and what better way to incorporate memories and stories than through pictures? A picture is worth a thousand words, and since our show isn't very long, we are using pictures instead of telling several thousand word stories.
Here's the deal: Find a picture of you and your family or friends in the snow, in front of the Christmas tree, opening presents on Christmas morning, drinking hot chocolate in-front of your own Christmas lights, the list goes on. As long as it's related to Christmas or winter, we will accept it.
We ask that you email your pictures to this address: ehurdag@hotmail.com
However, all I need is to save the picture to my computer, so if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, just send me a message or tweet with your picture and I can grab it.
We need a ton of pictures, roughly around 100 or more. The more the better though.
Since this project is quite large, and we still have a lot of other things to work on, the deadline to send your pictures in is October 28th. Please don't wait until the last minute, send them in as soon as you can.
You could find more information about this Here.
And don't forget to like us on Facebook to stay updated on all things Christmas and Halloween.
We also have an Event on Facebook going, so please "attend" and "share" it with your friends. Again, the more pictures the better!
If, for any reason, you have a question, I encourage you to ask, via email or comment on this post.
Thank you for helping us to create the best year ever for Winter Light! I promise, you won't want to miss this!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Kern County Fair 2011
Well the fair has finally ended, and I'm sad to say that I missed a lot this year. Out of ten years, this was my least-attended fair. Since I was an adviser for the Jr. Fair Board this year, I wasn't really required to be out there for the activities. Also between school and work, finding time in-between was a little tough. I did make it out there for a few activities though, and I had a few nights to just hang out with friends which is always nice and relaxing.
The fair this year was bittersweet to me. I was pleased with the entertainment, and how that improved from previous years. But even with this improvement, I didn't see a huge attendance increase. Actually, it felt like one of the worst years for attendance. Perhaps that is just due to the economy, which is totally understandable. For a family of four, it can get spendy quick.
For me personally, I'm getting bored of the same things. It's always the same food places, the same rides and games, the same people on the little stages scattered around. I know I'm out there more than most people and I do see everything several times each year, so I'm probably more tired of it than everyone else. However, I still would like to see some small changes throughout the place. Just keep it fresh and updated.
Overall it seemed like a very successful year, and I've heard some positive reviews about everything which is always reassuring.
For any members of the KCJFB reading this- I'm happy with how the group turned out this year, and what you all accomplished. We successfully finished another year, and this year seemed smoother than some of the previous years. My only advice to you all is to stay professional at times. (I hope you get what I'm hinting at here...) Good job though. :)
If Mr. Bill Blair happens to read this, I'd just like to thank him for his time and hard work he has put in to make the Kern County Fair a great one each year. I wish him the best with retirement and the future. So thank you.
While I'm looking forward to 2012, I'm not sure if I'll make it out there with college. I know I probably won't be returning to the Jr. Fair Board as an adviser or member, so if I do come out it will only be once or twice. I'm not sure how I will feel about that... I've never been to the fair just twice. Well, not since I was 5 anyway.
Here are some highlights of this year~
Jr. Fair Board-
Some awesome Disney collections!
Around the Fair
Jr. Fair Board Stage Activities
Friends
(Hidden Mickey?)
I can't wait to hear what next year's theme is... I was surprised how well "It's Magic" worked out. Always something to look forward to, I guess.
The wait for a deep fried Snickers, Oreo, Twinky, and Kool-aid begins. And a long wait it will be!
Hope you all had a great time out there this year. And congrats to all the Champions in the barns! Your dedication has finally paid off! (Amazing feeling, isn't it?)
Now time to relax and catch up on some sleep. I have over 12,000 lights that aren't going to hang themselves!
-Austen
The fair this year was bittersweet to me. I was pleased with the entertainment, and how that improved from previous years. But even with this improvement, I didn't see a huge attendance increase. Actually, it felt like one of the worst years for attendance. Perhaps that is just due to the economy, which is totally understandable. For a family of four, it can get spendy quick.
For me personally, I'm getting bored of the same things. It's always the same food places, the same rides and games, the same people on the little stages scattered around. I know I'm out there more than most people and I do see everything several times each year, so I'm probably more tired of it than everyone else. However, I still would like to see some small changes throughout the place. Just keep it fresh and updated.
Overall it seemed like a very successful year, and I've heard some positive reviews about everything which is always reassuring.
For any members of the KCJFB reading this- I'm happy with how the group turned out this year, and what you all accomplished. We successfully finished another year, and this year seemed smoother than some of the previous years. My only advice to you all is to stay professional at times. (I hope you get what I'm hinting at here...) Good job though. :)
If Mr. Bill Blair happens to read this, I'd just like to thank him for his time and hard work he has put in to make the Kern County Fair a great one each year. I wish him the best with retirement and the future. So thank you.
While I'm looking forward to 2012, I'm not sure if I'll make it out there with college. I know I probably won't be returning to the Jr. Fair Board as an adviser or member, so if I do come out it will only be once or twice. I'm not sure how I will feel about that... I've never been to the fair just twice. Well, not since I was 5 anyway.
Here are some highlights of this year~
Jr. Fair Board-
Jr. Fair Board Stage Activities
I can't wait to hear what next year's theme is... I was surprised how well "It's Magic" worked out. Always something to look forward to, I guess.
The wait for a deep fried Snickers, Oreo, Twinky, and Kool-aid begins. And a long wait it will be!
Hope you all had a great time out there this year. And congrats to all the Champions in the barns! Your dedication has finally paid off! (Amazing feeling, isn't it?)
Now time to relax and catch up on some sleep. I have over 12,000 lights that aren't going to hang themselves!
-Austen
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