Web Design @ MindSay 
...Yup. If you guessed "My day again", you were right. 8D
My day, again, was good. I've been staying positive (or at least my best) the past couple (or possibly several?) days, and I'm just... really happy, or at least content, I guess.
In Math, I had a resource appointment to go over my IEP (Individual Education Plan - it's a system for students with disabiltires, or learning difficulties, to go over what different methods would help you learn better. Eg. allow them to sit by a buddy, or allow laptop use within the classroom, photocopy notes, etc. It's a bit of an advantage. :3)
ANYWAY; so I went, sat down beside Ms. VanKessel, and she started going over it with me and making the odd accommodation here and there. She asked me if I wanted to change my career path, and I told her I had backup options - which were Web Design, so I could possibly work at home (incase I get married and possibly suddenly have a family to raise), and I also said I had a small desire that's growing inside me to be a child and youth worker. I looked at her, and said:
"To be honest, I want to be the mentor that I never really had... It's one thing to talk to somebody, like a counsellor, and get advice or help - but I find it's a totally seperate thing to go to somebody like that, and actually have them relate to what you're going through."
She agreed with me, a hundred percent. I figure that I might put the ongoing pain in my past, and even present, and even future to good use. I want to let others know that they aren't alone, even if they may feel like they are - and especially the world that I'm going to be sucked into in the future. I can't imagine how it is now, with kids (let alone my own, when the time comes) going through the same things. I want that "avoided", by all means possible. I don't them going through the same things.
So, all in all, a final note - experience is good. It helps us grow, makes us stronger. I can say that I'm glad that God put me through the things that he put me through, because without that, I wouldn't be the girl who learned that she had to rise above everything and truly value who she is. (Okay, I'll confess, I have the times where I actually don't. But you get what I mean.)
She asked me how my semester was going for me; and that was when I brought up how tough English was for me - and how my hand couldn't handle the amount of writing I was doing in that class. I asked if I could bring a laptop in, and they, even my teacher in that class, agreed. I also said to Ms. VanKessel that I dropped Academic, and went back to Applied (College) level. She said that she would talk to my teacher, and then I went back to Math.
Oh, not much to say about that period. Although, I notice Randy has gotten "worse". He has obtained an obnoxious habit of touching me, now. He was squeezing my right side as I was leaning over to zip up my backpack. (And I'm very ticklish, so it made me flinch and squirm a bit). He's highly entertained by my reactions to things. I don't even want to KNOW what's going to come next.
The bell rang, and I finally reached English - but I ran into Ms. VanKessel on my way there, and she told me she talked with my English teacher.
"I talked with Ms. Gudall."
"Oh?"
"She told me that she's actually surprised that you're an Applied student. She thought you were an Academic student."
"...Oh."
"She says that you're handing in work that's expected from an Academic student. She told me that you're doing great in this course, and everything you have handed in has been great."
"Oh. That's great!"
Then it just ended there. Had to get in class before the bell rang. I'm staying in Academic this year; and I would LIKE to continue on with it for the next two years... But I'd rather ace the Applied level rather than not really "enjoy" the Academic level. To be honest, I feel like a bit of a failure. I feel like I've let everyone down...
In History, we did some review for our test tomorrow. I'm sure I'll do fine. I'm not too worried.
In Computers, it's always a riot in there. We started a new unit (remember how we were working on Microsoft Excel?). Now we're working with Microsoft Word; which is a program that I've used practically my WHOLE life. XD
I was so hyper in that class (I always act like I'm on crack with my buds. It's awesome. XD). And at the end of class, I was talking about how I didn't want to turn 16. The bell rang, and I headed out, only to find Chase catching up with me.
"You know; being 16 isn't a difference from 15 at all."
"Yes it is! It's got a SIX in it!"
"Well, do you wanna be stuck in a LITTLE body forever?"
That was when he had to go to his bus, and I departed to my Grandmother's car. I'll be seeing her tomorrow, too.
I have a bit of English homework to do, which I will, of course. Gotta get a shower tonight, too - do a bit of History review as well.
Oh, and I've also got two new ideas for 'Did I Ever Tell You How Much I Loved You?'. I keep daydreaming about it. (Dun' worry, it's a cute idea. :3 Not a violent one. XD)
Oh, and it's also Eating Disorder Awareness Weak this weak... I might write something regarding that; you know, something to dedicate to all those who have struggled, died, or are struggling with an eating disorder. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. It all depends.
Have a good day, peoples! 8D
In Math, I had a resource appointment to go over my IEP (Individual Education Plan - it's a system for students with disabiltires, or learning difficulties, to go over what different methods would help you learn better. Eg. allow them to sit by a buddy, or allow laptop use within the classroom, photocopy notes, etc. It's a bit of an advantage. :3)
ANYWAY; so I went, sat down beside Ms. VanKessel, and she started going over it with me and making the odd accommodation here and there. She asked me if I wanted to change my career path, and I told her I had backup options - which were Web Design, so I could possibly work at home (incase I get married and possibly suddenly have a family to raise), and I also said I had a small desire that's growing inside me to be a child and youth worker. I looked at her, and said:
"To be honest, I want to be the mentor that I never really had... It's one thing to talk to somebody, like a counsellor, and get advice or help - but I find it's a totally seperate thing to go to somebody like that, and actually have them relate to what you're going through."
She agreed with me, a hundred percent. I figure that I might put the ongoing pain in my past, and even present, and even future to good use. I want to let others know that they aren't alone, even if they may feel like they are - and especially the world that I'm going to be sucked into in the future. I can't imagine how it is now, with kids (let alone my own, when the time comes) going through the same things. I want that "avoided", by all means possible. I don't them going through the same things.
So, all in all, a final note - experience is good. It helps us grow, makes us stronger. I can say that I'm glad that God put me through the things that he put me through, because without that, I wouldn't be the girl who learned that she had to rise above everything and truly value who she is. (Okay, I'll confess, I have the times where I actually don't. But you get what I mean.)
She asked me how my semester was going for me; and that was when I brought up how tough English was for me - and how my hand couldn't handle the amount of writing I was doing in that class. I asked if I could bring a laptop in, and they, even my teacher in that class, agreed. I also said to Ms. VanKessel that I dropped Academic, and went back to Applied (College) level. She said that she would talk to my teacher, and then I went back to Math.
Oh, not much to say about that period. Although, I notice Randy has gotten "worse". He has obtained an obnoxious habit of touching me, now. He was squeezing my right side as I was leaning over to zip up my backpack. (And I'm very ticklish, so it made me flinch and squirm a bit). He's highly entertained by my reactions to things. I don't even want to KNOW what's going to come next.
The bell rang, and I finally reached English - but I ran into Ms. VanKessel on my way there, and she told me she talked with my English teacher.
"I talked with Ms. Gudall."
"Oh?"
"She told me that she's actually surprised that you're an Applied student. She thought you were an Academic student."
"...Oh."
"She says that you're handing in work that's expected from an Academic student. She told me that you're doing great in this course, and everything you have handed in has been great."
"Oh. That's great!"
Then it just ended there. Had to get in class before the bell rang. I'm staying in Academic this year; and I would LIKE to continue on with it for the next two years... But I'd rather ace the Applied level rather than not really "enjoy" the Academic level. To be honest, I feel like a bit of a failure. I feel like I've let everyone down...
In History, we did some review for our test tomorrow. I'm sure I'll do fine. I'm not too worried.
In Computers, it's always a riot in there. We started a new unit (remember how we were working on Microsoft Excel?). Now we're working with Microsoft Word; which is a program that I've used practically my WHOLE life. XD
I was so hyper in that class (I always act like I'm on crack with my buds. It's awesome. XD). And at the end of class, I was talking about how I didn't want to turn 16. The bell rang, and I headed out, only to find Chase catching up with me.
"You know; being 16 isn't a difference from 15 at all."
"Yes it is! It's got a SIX in it!"
"Well, do you wanna be stuck in a LITTLE body forever?"
That was when he had to go to his bus, and I departed to my Grandmother's car. I'll be seeing her tomorrow, too.
I have a bit of English homework to do, which I will, of course. Gotta get a shower tonight, too - do a bit of History review as well.
Oh, and I've also got two new ideas for 'Did I Ever Tell You How Much I Loved You?'. I keep daydreaming about it. (Dun' worry, it's a cute idea. :3 Not a violent one. XD)
Oh, and it's also Eating Disorder Awareness Weak this weak... I might write something regarding that; you know, something to dedicate to all those who have struggled, died, or are struggling with an eating disorder. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. It all depends.
Have a good day, peoples! 8D
Our Enchanted Garden is revived, though limping!
Our Enchanted Garden - back up and running - with some glitches and missing links... oops! lol lol!! - I'll be working on these over the next week or so - the site is going live to allow testing of the new server we're experimenting with.
My old domain is now being used by another, a savvy company that buys up expired domains and uses them for advertising! But that's my own fault! So my new one is similar... but subtly different! he he!
I managed to find a host for my site which offers some sweet features and add-ons, including the site's own blog, message board, file sharing, and sub domains! I'll be busy learning how to incorporate all these new capabilities into Our Enchanted Garden and will update everyone here and on my facebook page .Yup - I've even set up a page at facebook to promote my work and the website! Hey, come by for a visit, become a fan, post a message on the Garden Wall or start a discussion - what cool community can we all build with such useful tools? I love playing with these toys! As things begin to take shape, perhaps you can even help with debugging things as they go up ! Any volunteers?
Hope to see all my friends around and about! And hope you're all finding magic in your days! ;-)
My old domain is now being used by another, a savvy company that buys up expired domains and uses them for advertising! But that's my own fault! So my new one is similar... but subtly different! he he!
I managed to find a host for my site which offers some sweet features and add-ons, including the site's own blog, message board, file sharing, and sub domains! I'll be busy learning how to incorporate all these new capabilities into Our Enchanted Garden and will update everyone here and on my facebook page .Yup - I've even set up a page at facebook to promote my work and the website! Hey, come by for a visit, become a fan, post a message on the Garden Wall or start a discussion - what cool community can we all build with such useful tools? I love playing with these toys! As things begin to take shape, perhaps you can even help with debugging things as they go up ! Any volunteers?
Hope to see all my friends around and about! And hope you're all finding magic in your days! ;-)
Call me Roger - design2.0 (new header pic)
Thanks to Underground1986, for inspiring me to create a Web 2.0 header pic. While I was at it, I went ahead and changed a few things.
It reads "I call me Roger. Maybe you should, too (point oh!)."
I also changed a few thing in my personal wiki page.
:: Current Music: Buckcherry - Lit Up
:: Current Mood:
creative
Security Level: Low (Public / Everybody) 
Thanks to Underground1986, for inspiring me to create a Web 2.0 header pic. While I was at it, I went ahead and changed a few things.
It reads "I call me Roger. Maybe you should, too (point oh!)."
I also changed a few thing in my personal wiki page.
:: Current Music: Buckcherry - Lit Up
:: Current Mood:
creative
Three tex books and a monitor
So I'm sitting here listening to a rock band, Vayden, while I try to piece together the outer limits of my life. Okay maybe not "piece" together..and maybe not my life heh..Actually I"m just working on a website or two and trying to get my l33t 5ki115(tm) up to par.
I've been working alot with wordpress lately, which I really really like. Very flexible blog software that you can use as a content management system..basically that means you can set it up and the average user can create, edit, and post things without having to know a lick of code. (Think places like myspace, mindsay, etc without the advertisements.) Also you can set it up to be a bona fide web site.
I'll have one up by next week, I'll give you the URL when it is put up.
Anyway I have 3 books on top o' my PC monitor right now, all three here to help me with my previously mentioned l33t 5ki115 (tm). I have a book on wordpress, which is very helpful, one on learning to use Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (which is now Adobe Dreamweaver 8 cs or something..I'm a bit behind on that program heh) and Adobe Photoshop CS2 for the web.
The Dreamweaver book and the photoshop book are called Hands On Training and put put by the lynda.com company... Awesome books, probably some of the best software training books I've come across. They just don't take you through what the programs can do, but show you how to do them and give lessons/examples that take you step by step through each feature. Plus they come with a cd that shows you how it looks on the software itself..awesome. I'll be buying more of them I'm sure.
Unfortunately these books take a long time to go through; I'm learning much, but most of the skills will be put to the test on future websites. The ones I am working on now will be good, but I hope to improve them as time goes on.
I think this is the last monitor I"ll have where I can stack 3 100 to 200 plus page books on top of it..I'm planning on getting a new monitor this year. And we all know that CRT monitors are SO 90s heh. Ah well...
Check this space soon for a couple of website links. I'll let you know when they are up.
I've been working alot with wordpress lately, which I really really like. Very flexible blog software that you can use as a content management system..basically that means you can set it up and the average user can create, edit, and post things without having to know a lick of code. (Think places like myspace, mindsay, etc without the advertisements.) Also you can set it up to be a bona fide web site.
I'll have one up by next week, I'll give you the URL when it is put up.
Anyway I have 3 books on top o' my PC monitor right now, all three here to help me with my previously mentioned l33t 5ki115 (tm). I have a book on wordpress, which is very helpful, one on learning to use Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (which is now Adobe Dreamweaver 8 cs or something..I'm a bit behind on that program heh) and Adobe Photoshop CS2 for the web.
The Dreamweaver book and the photoshop book are called Hands On Training and put put by the lynda.com company... Awesome books, probably some of the best software training books I've come across. They just don't take you through what the programs can do, but show you how to do them and give lessons/examples that take you step by step through each feature. Plus they come with a cd that shows you how it looks on the software itself..awesome. I'll be buying more of them I'm sure.
Unfortunately these books take a long time to go through; I'm learning much, but most of the skills will be put to the test on future websites. The ones I am working on now will be good, but I hope to improve them as time goes on.
I think this is the last monitor I"ll have where I can stack 3 100 to 200 plus page books on top of it..I'm planning on getting a new monitor this year. And we all know that CRT monitors are SO 90s heh. Ah well...
Check this space soon for a couple of website links. I'll let you know when they are up.
I'm so ashamed.
In my 7 month absence from MindSay, I've been asked, begged, pleaded, and even paid to do makeovers to peoples'.... ugh.... MySpaces. I hate it, though I can't really turn down money offered to perform a service and artform that I absolutely love (CSS and web design, not MySpace makeovers). It's just that... well, "Tom" has just seemingly done everything he can to make the internet ugly, whar with his terrible editing interface, and horredous support of invalid CSS implementation. Now, EVERYONE thinks they're a friggin' web design GOD, what with marquees everywhere, flashing text, ridiculously huge shiny images/text, things falling from the sky and text ads all over the place for the sites and *gag* generators that allowed them to "pimp" their MySpace. As such, while I hate MySpace's editing scheme for raw coding, I don't mind helping someone who knows that they have no idea what they are doing and seek "professional" assistance from myself. They do their part to support the losing battle against MySpace's determination to disfigure the internet.
That's why I love MindSay so much; great people, a more personal feeling between users, and while we may not have COMPLETE freedom over our blog designs, what options ARE offered to us are generous, user-friendly, and just friggin' look nice.
I love you guys, and I regret ever taking a leave of absence, even if it was unintentional and beyond my control. I love you guys. Hell, if you run on over to MY MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/otacon120 you can see that I tried to recycle my design on this blog (a new one is in the works, I promise; still in creative stages, though) onto my "profile", because I wanted my MySpace to look nothing like MySpace at all. Do note that it may or may not display properly out side of IE; I tried to make it FF compatible, but can't guarantee anything considering how fickle MySpace can be. (Update 7/7/07: Apparently my MySpace somehow was set as "Friends Only," so when I get a chance, I'll fix that so it can be viewed by my fellow MindSayers. ^_^)
I may use MySpace, but I do my part to try and pretty it up.
I'm trying to make the internet beautiful again.
Are you?
That's why I love MindSay so much; great people, a more personal feeling between users, and while we may not have COMPLETE freedom over our blog designs, what options ARE offered to us are generous, user-friendly, and just friggin' look nice.
I love you guys, and I regret ever taking a leave of absence, even if it was unintentional and beyond my control. I love you guys. Hell, if you run on over to MY MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/otacon120 you can see that I tried to recycle my design on this blog (a new one is in the works, I promise; still in creative stages, though) onto my "profile", because I wanted my MySpace to look nothing like MySpace at all. Do note that it may or may not display properly out side of IE; I tried to make it FF compatible, but can't guarantee anything considering how fickle MySpace can be. (Update 7/7/07: Apparently my MySpace somehow was set as "Friends Only," so when I get a chance, I'll fix that so it can be viewed by my fellow MindSayers. ^_^)
I may use MySpace, but I do my part to try and pretty it up.
I'm trying to make the internet beautiful again.
Are you?
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