I grew up in a wildfire-prone area, so I can definitely relate. Being outside for even 10 minutes would trigger an awful asthma attack. Glad to be out of that for the most part.
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Sounds wonderful; I'm glad you enjoyed it.
As Decent Brother keeps saying to me, (in a lugubrious tone of voice), "you're not twenty any more".
A hot shower, and an early night, methinks; perhaps with a soothing (and warming) mug of tea.
Exactly my plan. I’ve had the tea (with some pain killers), the shower. Sleep awaits.
Where do you live, @jedimasterkyle? I live in Ogden UT and the smoke can be ferocious, or not, depending on the jet stream. Its sorta bad right now but fortunately it doesn't bother me as much.
I should really focus on adapting this perspective as my life would be infinitely more enjoyable if I do. Thank you once again @Scepticalscribe for the insight.
When I initially posted that (via mobiile at the airport) I did not see your post above regarding your mother. I am very sorry for your loss, and I think it's very sweet that you have those memories with your mother. My parents are still with me fortunately, but they are aging, and it is sad to think of life without them. However, I think you have the right idea. Hang on to the good memories, and cherish them forever.
I am sure she is looking down on you with pride.
Oh wow, well it is probably for the best to cancel for a blizzard. I reckon its hard enough flying a plain in ideal conditions. Flying is really not fun, and I much prefer driving when possible. I did Victoria BC to Saint John NB (fully accros Canada) with my partner at the time, and it was magical. However, we were only 26, and everything just kind of worked out for us. I could not do it again with my current employer. It would take too long, (spent almost two weeks there and back to explore). Makes me wish I were just a touch younger. I'm turning 30 tomorrow. Doesn't sit right with me, though it's better than the alternative!
That is pretty much comparable to the price we pay for one in Australia (AU$299). Don't forget that the Sheild is a ruggedised model and the price reflects that. Here, the standard version is AU$178 (US$102).
I also get very good results with a Crucial MX500 SATA III SSD in a USB 3 case (They usually just slide in without any tools). What pricing you get will depend on your area.
there's currently a sale at Amazon for the T7 Shield SSD; the 1TB can be bought for $109.29 (list price is $169.99) and the 2TB is on sale for $149.99 (list price is $284.99)
I'm sticking with my opinion that "almost $200" is not a very good price for the customer (but it's great for Best Buy as the seller). Big box stores often have good prices for the main item (a computer in this case) but the smaller accessories tend to be fairly pricey when compared to prices that are available elsewhere
I think that the only thing a few people do all day is slurp exquisite coffee, beer, and wine.
I don't mind flying, I think it's honestly fine. I don't mind the stress of it at all, but that's just me. I mean hey, I just see delayed flights, weather chaos, and such as part of the whole adventure! Sure, it's not great to deal with in the moment, but in retrospect, I think those experiences are good to have.
I enjoy road trips, but only if I'm not the one driving (I HATE driving, and avoid it as much as I can--too many idiots on the road that I'd rather not personally deal with). Also why I'm eternally glad I don't have to commute to campus (cause everyone lives in the dorms), THANK GOD!! I will wait as long as I possibly can to buy a car, that's how much I hate driving.
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Total came out to $186.98. Yep, I totally got screwed over. FOR A 1 TB DRIVE, MIND YOU! I mean, I'm certainly not hurting financially, I have plenty of money (and thankfully don't need to spend any on rent, food etc.), but god was that expensive!
Got a busy day tomorrow, with music in a variety of genres. Two shows in the morning (at the same place, but with two different bands, so i count that as two separate gigs). One straight jazz, the other rock/R&B. Then I teach all afternoon--first the high school group that's about to put on their first concert (on September 10). That group is playing straight-ahead jazz standards, and I'll play both piano and bass (either left-hand walking bass on the piano, or actual bass, dunno yet--played the actual bass last week and they liked it). Then I'm meeting a guy at the Institute of Music to give him a piano lesson in the evening. I think he's bringing a classical piece into me, but he also said he'd like to work on improvisation, so I've made some play-along tracks and basic improvisation exercises to send him home with.
Oh! I forgot, also tomorrow night I'm getting together with a friend, so we'll hang out and do who knows what. Probably my last chance to see him this summer before I head back up north next month. So yeah, got a full day tomorrow, but it should be lots of fun!
Oh! I forgot, also tomorrow night I'm getting together with a friend, so we'll hang out and do who knows what. Probably my last chance to see him this summer before I head back up north next month. So yeah, got a full day tomorrow, but it should be lots of fun!
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Some interesting flight experiences:
1. Trying to get from San Francisco to Chicago during a holiday period. All flights were booked. I was told that I would have a better chance flying from L.A. So I flew to L.A.
2. L.A. said it wasn't possible but I would have a better chance flying from New York. So I flew to JFK.
3. finally snagged a JFK to ORD flight.
On another flight we were over the midwest. The Captain came on the P.A. and said "You know when I was a kid I would look up in the sky while I was fishing watching those silver birds above me wishing I was in one. Now that I am in one those silver birds I am looking down on that creek and wishing I was down there fishing".
It wasn't much longer after that the plane suddenly went into a deep dive from 30000 feet and all of the oxygen masks popped out. The attendants told us to put them on immediately or we could pass out within seconds. We eventually leveled at 5000 feet. Turns out that a door seal failed. We continued to our destination at the lower altitude.
And then there was the aborted takeoff. Nothing like getting ready to leave the ground only to have the captain slam on the brakes and the plane stops right at the end of the run way. Happened 2x in a row on the same flight.
1. Trying to get from San Francisco to Chicago during a holiday period. All flights were booked. I was told that I would have a better chance flying from L.A. So I flew to L.A.
2. L.A. said it wasn't possible but I would have a better chance flying from New York. So I flew to JFK.
3. finally snagged a JFK to ORD flight.
On another flight we were over the midwest. The Captain came on the P.A. and said "You know when I was a kid I would look up in the sky while I was fishing watching those silver birds above me wishing I was in one. Now that I am in one those silver birds I am looking down on that creek and wishing I was down there fishing".
It wasn't much longer after that the plane suddenly went into a deep dive from 30000 feet and all of the oxygen masks popped out. The attendants told us to put them on immediately or we could pass out within seconds. We eventually leveled at 5000 feet. Turns out that a door seal failed. We continued to our destination at the lower altitude.
And then there was the aborted takeoff. Nothing like getting ready to leave the ground only to have the captain slam on the brakes and the plane stops right at the end of the run way. Happened 2x in a row on the same flight.
Im at a point where I am being offered two positions.
1. Full Stack Software developer - a personal long term dream of mine. The "Ideal" choice from when I was late teens/early 20s.
2. Security Analyst.
Both jobs are in government, with the latter paying about 10k more. However, I feel like it would be lots of fun being a developer and that was always a goal of mine. I like the title more, and I think I'd enjoy the work, but who cares about the title other than myself? Maybe that's all that matters? I'm not sure what to do, but I have two weeks to decide. I feel like I should take the one that pays more, obvious choice right? And I do like security, but I am heavily conflicted. Both feel like the wrong path.
1. Full Stack Software developer - a personal long term dream of mine. The "Ideal" choice from when I was late teens/early 20s.
2. Security Analyst.
Both jobs are in government, with the latter paying about 10k more. However, I feel like it would be lots of fun being a developer and that was always a goal of mine. I like the title more, and I think I'd enjoy the work, but who cares about the title other than myself? Maybe that's all that matters? I'm not sure what to do, but I have two weeks to decide. I feel like I should take the one that pays more, obvious choice right? And I do like security, but I am heavily conflicted. Both feel like the wrong path.
Is the one that pays less going to make you happy? More money is nice, but a job you would enjoy is better.
Do you think the title matters? I like the lesser paying one for both the work and the title.. is that shallow? Should I factor that into the equation?
I wouldn’t. Titles are meaningless. I’ve had some grand ones that in reality mean very little.
I'm with @Apple fanboy on this:
Unless the difference in salary makes a considerable difference to your finances and in your life, I would recommend that you take the position where you will be happier and will find the actual work more personally and professionally fulfilling.
There is no torture - or suffering - in a professional capacity (well, okay, there are a few) that equals being in a well paid job (even an exceptionally well paid position) that you detest, a world where work, colleagues, and worse still, line managers and other superiors, can combine to make life a living hell.
I've been there, done that, purchased the proverbial t-shirt.
Far better - in terms of simply how you pass the time of day, let alone personal and professional challenges and satisfaction - is to spend your time doing something that you enjoy doing, even if the remuneration, or financial reward, is considerably less.
Looking forward to the week ahead in Glasgow. Really need some time alone and to relax.
Coffee shops, nice food, reading and the Kelvingrove Museum. Bliss.
Coffee shops, nice food, reading and the Kelvingrove Museum. Bliss.
Yeah, I had a great day! Always nice to have one of those. Worked on some basic technique with that student, along with some chord voicing stuff, etc. And it sounds like I'll be playing bass guitar for that entire concert. Never thought my bass playing would ever come in handy, but this is that time! It's a secondary instrument for me, so I've got to work through a couple of the songs.
It was also really nice to see my friend before I leave, too. He's literally the nicest person I've ever known.