07-06-2015, 09:05 AM
Weeks 15-17 Captain's Log 7//6/2015
Hello Again!
It's been a wild ride over the last couple of weeks. However, first and foremost a BIG shout out to Ben for outstanding customer service! Thanks again.
So to begin I've started volunteering at the non-profit organization that is paying for my Microsoft exam. I stopped studying back around Thanksgiving after several months of having my chain yanked by our local school board. Therefore I am really rusty on the subject. We take in old computer equipment, salvage usable parts and use them in repairs and properly dispose of unusable items.
As far as ASC5G goes I think it is having a positive effect on my experience there. One of my party jokes is to say "I'm mechanically declined." Last week we were taking apart cadaver computers and I said that to the guy I was working with and I suddenly realized that it's just my belief and not necessarily true. Hardware is the first section of the test and I was never really very comfortable with it as compared to software. Also, I have been working the front desk for an hour or 2 per day, before I would be filled with anxiety in this situation but is has greatly decreased.
Another thing that I have noticed is my hearing has gotten more sensitive. For the first month or two while listening to the silent track, my ears would ring. I downloaded Tinnitus but I didn't use it. It eventually stopped. During the Stanley Cup Playoffs I noticed my volume on my TV went from 13-15 levels to 9-11 levels. That's even with my allergies acting up. I think I will buy the Experimental Allergy sub to use later.
There are more experiences but they are not coming to mind at the moment. So my decsion is to stay with ASC5G for a least the month of July and maybe until I pass my exam. Again, thanks for reading.
C Ya!
Rick
P.S.
"Duck Soup" was on TCM last night so I will leave you with a Groucho quote:
"We'll meet at the theater tonight. I'll hold your seat until you get there....
once you get there, you're on your own."
Hello Again!
It's been a wild ride over the last couple of weeks. However, first and foremost a BIG shout out to Ben for outstanding customer service! Thanks again.
So to begin I've started volunteering at the non-profit organization that is paying for my Microsoft exam. I stopped studying back around Thanksgiving after several months of having my chain yanked by our local school board. Therefore I am really rusty on the subject. We take in old computer equipment, salvage usable parts and use them in repairs and properly dispose of unusable items.
As far as ASC5G goes I think it is having a positive effect on my experience there. One of my party jokes is to say "I'm mechanically declined." Last week we were taking apart cadaver computers and I said that to the guy I was working with and I suddenly realized that it's just my belief and not necessarily true. Hardware is the first section of the test and I was never really very comfortable with it as compared to software. Also, I have been working the front desk for an hour or 2 per day, before I would be filled with anxiety in this situation but is has greatly decreased.
Another thing that I have noticed is my hearing has gotten more sensitive. For the first month or two while listening to the silent track, my ears would ring. I downloaded Tinnitus but I didn't use it. It eventually stopped. During the Stanley Cup Playoffs I noticed my volume on my TV went from 13-15 levels to 9-11 levels. That's even with my allergies acting up. I think I will buy the Experimental Allergy sub to use later.
There are more experiences but they are not coming to mind at the moment. So my decsion is to stay with ASC5G for a least the month of July and maybe until I pass my exam. Again, thanks for reading.
C Ya!
Rick
P.S.
"Duck Soup" was on TCM last night so I will leave you with a Groucho quote:
"We'll meet at the theater tonight. I'll hold your seat until you get there....
once you get there, you're on your own."
