To disconnect

Starting today I'm on vacation and it has been long over due. I have not had a vacation since October of last year. I normally keep my Blackberry on during vacation but this time I'm shutting it down. My BB is from work so to completely disconnect from work it also need to be disconnected. The down fall of this is the fact that about 80% of my social media is done through my BB. I will still be making it to the blog via my computer, and doing some text tweeting through my personal phone but that's it. Enjoy your week, I know I will.

From thirty nothing to thirty something.

Today is my 31st birthday. Its so far been a day just like any other. Birthdays have become less and less eventful as the years go by. I'm not scared of being thirty something, especially because I hear that your 30's are some of the best years. I look at my 30's as being old enough to have experience, yet still young enough to repair the mistakes of inexperience. I'm looking forward to the 30 something years and know I have great years ahead of me.

Best class yet

Last night in my automotive class I was given an engine, a tool box, a team of 3 people and was told to dissemble the engine. I was designated a team leader. I discovered last night I'm a teachers pet or at least a really good student. The teacher told me he chose the 2 team leaders based on attendance, test scores, and overall class conduct.
There is one trick to the dissemble process. Today we have to put the motor back together with no extra parts in the end. It was an awesome night and I really loved it. I marked all my pieces and did a good job of keeping track of everything. I'm sure the rebuild will go good tonight.

The pound save

I'm heading into week 5 of my challenge. Things are going great. I have not eaten food served through a window or had any soda in 4 full weeks. I'm feeling that this has saved me from putting on my freshman 15lbs. School is crazy and makes it hard to get up and make my lunch every day. Without the challenge I would just fast food it and be gaining weight like crazy. I will continue my challenge for the next 2 weeks then see were things take me. Fast food just sounds gross at this point but with 2 big vacations coming up we will have to see if I break or not.

Barista tips?

I have found that the coffee shop on campus at school doesn't know how to ring up 2 shots of espresso. They just charge me what they would charge for 2 extra shots in a latte. $.50 a shots = $1 for a double shot of espresso and that's an awesome deal.
This is my problem, they have a tip jar. Do I give the guy a 20% tip on a dollar? I really don't think he deserves a tip but its such a good deal should I through in an extra $1? Any thought or suggestions on tips to the barista would be appreciated.

Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.

I have a lot going on my life right now and it seems to be coming at my lightning fast and then never let's go. The stress of it all was starting to get to me until I decided to just start living everyday for that day until I get through it all. It seems to be helping to keep the stress down and keep me moving forward. "Why worry about tomorrow, when you have plenty to deal with today". This is how I'm looking at life right now.

1/2 way there

This week marks the half way point of my summer school class. I'm very excited to be back in school and learning again. The schedule is kicking my butt.
I'm also get a 92% in the class right now, and hoping to mantain the A till to the end of the semester. Not sure where the future is going to take me yet but I'm glad to be doing something instead of nothing.