Well, this part of school comes to an end. I am burned out, unmotivated, and left humbled. Turns out I have bitten off quite a bit and still not finished. I am convinced that I could spend a lifetime learning this radar and still not know it all. I fought this course to the bitter end and I must say that the exams were brutal. Yes, I did fine, but only with a whole lot of effing studying. Every bit and more of the certifications and licenses, independent study, and college courses I took were used in this course. If I hadn't had them, I would have been back in Indiana much sooner explaining to my boss why I failed this course. But I know that I have exactly 4 weeks to work with the system before shipping off to another course on an entirely different system. I think I'm gonna be busy.
Lucky for me, I enjoy the math of this next course so I should be able to get the concept easily enough. After that? Another course, more equipment. I just hope that my notes are good enough to get me by when I have a problem with this radar years down the road.
I know I mentioned it before, but I really do enjoy the diversity of America. I guess my time in the military really made me appreciate people from different parts of the country. If only I had time to live in all of those parts for just a few years, I bet I would have some adventures. Of course that still is an option.
Good thing they make good beer here, cause I don't know if I would have made it otherwise. Good nite!
Friday, March 16, 2007
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Three Weeks
Let's see, where to start...been awhile... Gotta pretty good group of guys in my class. I love the diversity of it. We have people from all over the U.S. I'm telling ya, if you want an eye opener, work for the federal government and you quickly realize your little town is not the world. Most of us have military service in common. I'm a bit biased here, military service should be a prerequisite for this responsibility. Of course, we do have Air Force pukes who always seem to have trouble getting out of bed in the morning. But I guess even some of those guys are alright.
One irritating bit, as always, there are a few who rub you the wrong way. We have two far right christians in our group that are constantly voicing their distorted viewpoints. I really wish these people would go out and get the facts regarding the founding of this country(amongst other things). There is no mention of god or jesus or even the bible in the Constitution, so why do they persist in saying church and state should be together? The founders didn't want it, why change the law of the land? They don't know this. But, not all is lost. I brought this to their attention and they so far have shut their silly mouths. Hopefully they are pondering this and the other truths we have brought up. I doubt it, but one can only try.
I went out drinking with a couple of fellas from the New England area. I really like to listen to them talk. I wouldn't mind living in Massachusetts or Maine. I like the history of the place and the people.
I'm busy as hell in this course, you really have to pay attention. I'm glad for this, as there should be a standard we are all measured by. I usually have to take my work home with me. So far, my average in the course is 96.67%. I'm trying to keep it that way cause there is an instructor position opening up that sounds interesting enough. It all depends on how ambitious I am. It would include a promotion and a pay raise to almost a six figure income. Tempting as it is, I would have to move to Oklahoma and be bound here for 3 years. Of course, I would have to finish my work in Evansville first, but the selection process would give me enough time. This would provide a way to finish an engineering degree and then go somewhere else. Something to think about either way. Right now, I'm trying to keep up and just entertaining the idea.
One irritating bit, as always, there are a few who rub you the wrong way. We have two far right christians in our group that are constantly voicing their distorted viewpoints. I really wish these people would go out and get the facts regarding the founding of this country(amongst other things). There is no mention of god or jesus or even the bible in the Constitution, so why do they persist in saying church and state should be together? The founders didn't want it, why change the law of the land? They don't know this. But, not all is lost. I brought this to their attention and they so far have shut their silly mouths. Hopefully they are pondering this and the other truths we have brought up. I doubt it, but one can only try.
I went out drinking with a couple of fellas from the New England area. I really like to listen to them talk. I wouldn't mind living in Massachusetts or Maine. I like the history of the place and the people.
I'm busy as hell in this course, you really have to pay attention. I'm glad for this, as there should be a standard we are all measured by. I usually have to take my work home with me. So far, my average in the course is 96.67%. I'm trying to keep it that way cause there is an instructor position opening up that sounds interesting enough. It all depends on how ambitious I am. It would include a promotion and a pay raise to almost a six figure income. Tempting as it is, I would have to move to Oklahoma and be bound here for 3 years. Of course, I would have to finish my work in Evansville first, but the selection process would give me enough time. This would provide a way to finish an engineering degree and then go somewhere else. Something to think about either way. Right now, I'm trying to keep up and just entertaining the idea.
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