WAP, Vol. 101
Weekly Asian Post, Vol. 101
Welcome to #101, where I feel like I'll actually have something to say. In fact, I'm sure that I do this time. Let me start off by mentioning that I am now employed, working 20 hours a week in the IT department of Alumni Hall here at UVA. I've been to two days of work and so far, it's been one of the easiest experiences of my life, especially considering that I'm making $14 an hour, save taxes. Once again, my luck proves to be strong, as another amazing blessing is showered on me in the form of an easy job that pays well. But believe it or not, even though I've started quite the career track for a full-time IT job in the future, landing a job like this just makes me feel so, well, undeserving. This is one of those moments where I wish I could be in school right now, just to prove to myself and the world that I do deserve these amazing things I have in my life.
There have been other possibilities for myself that I've been exploring, but those have not panned out so far. I signed up for Community College classes but have decided not to take any of them, as I know that my main motivation for going to those classes was to stay in the "classroom mode", and that's something I won't accomplish by taking beginning level classes (all that were available when I signed up). In fact, I feel as though taking basic classes would be counterproductive to the development of my work habits. Then again, I guess just going to work and coming home isn't gonna do much for me either. With that said, I've also been evaluating my options when it comes to volunteering. There are so many easy things out there that I never even realized were considered "volunteering", such as ushering for a theater show or a concert. Hopefully I can find something that's actually constructive and of good personal value to me. As much as I like making money, I don't think that just working over this next year is going to be productive for me. I don't want to just bide my time until school comes back.
On a much less important note, I'm going through a bit of video game withdrawal right now, as I miss being able to play Rock Band whenever I want. It's not an addiction, as I can occupy myself in other ways and completely forget Rock Band exists. At the same time, there's nothing that replaces the feeling of banging out Expert drums. I can't wait until my mom decides to give me my 360 back, but who knows how long that will take. A lot of why I want it back is so that I can continue to show all of my friends what an awesome game it is. I really appreciate the fact that this is something that everyone can catch on to. This isn't Halo or Madden; it's a game that excites both boys and girls and doesn't require much more than hand-eye coordination and some rhythm. Unless, of course, you're singing. That's a different story. I am willing to go out on a limb and say that Rock Band is the greatest party video game ever created, which is why I miss it so much. Again, I love the feeling of "rockin out" with my friends. Irreplaceable.
But speaking of rocking out, I'm actually also bringing up thoughts again (for about the 90th time of my life) of forming a band. This time, it's legitimate, as I actually know some people who can make amazing pieces to a band, such as a friend of mine who is an excellent guitarist and lyricist. I'll keep you posted if that goes in any direction.
Well, that does it for this edition of the post. Have a wonderful week!
Welcome to #101, where I feel like I'll actually have something to say. In fact, I'm sure that I do this time. Let me start off by mentioning that I am now employed, working 20 hours a week in the IT department of Alumni Hall here at UVA. I've been to two days of work and so far, it's been one of the easiest experiences of my life, especially considering that I'm making $14 an hour, save taxes. Once again, my luck proves to be strong, as another amazing blessing is showered on me in the form of an easy job that pays well. But believe it or not, even though I've started quite the career track for a full-time IT job in the future, landing a job like this just makes me feel so, well, undeserving. This is one of those moments where I wish I could be in school right now, just to prove to myself and the world that I do deserve these amazing things I have in my life.
There have been other possibilities for myself that I've been exploring, but those have not panned out so far. I signed up for Community College classes but have decided not to take any of them, as I know that my main motivation for going to those classes was to stay in the "classroom mode", and that's something I won't accomplish by taking beginning level classes (all that were available when I signed up). In fact, I feel as though taking basic classes would be counterproductive to the development of my work habits. Then again, I guess just going to work and coming home isn't gonna do much for me either. With that said, I've also been evaluating my options when it comes to volunteering. There are so many easy things out there that I never even realized were considered "volunteering", such as ushering for a theater show or a concert. Hopefully I can find something that's actually constructive and of good personal value to me. As much as I like making money, I don't think that just working over this next year is going to be productive for me. I don't want to just bide my time until school comes back.
On a much less important note, I'm going through a bit of video game withdrawal right now, as I miss being able to play Rock Band whenever I want. It's not an addiction, as I can occupy myself in other ways and completely forget Rock Band exists. At the same time, there's nothing that replaces the feeling of banging out Expert drums. I can't wait until my mom decides to give me my 360 back, but who knows how long that will take. A lot of why I want it back is so that I can continue to show all of my friends what an awesome game it is. I really appreciate the fact that this is something that everyone can catch on to. This isn't Halo or Madden; it's a game that excites both boys and girls and doesn't require much more than hand-eye coordination and some rhythm. Unless, of course, you're singing. That's a different story. I am willing to go out on a limb and say that Rock Band is the greatest party video game ever created, which is why I miss it so much. Again, I love the feeling of "rockin out" with my friends. Irreplaceable.
But speaking of rocking out, I'm actually also bringing up thoughts again (for about the 90th time of my life) of forming a band. This time, it's legitimate, as I actually know some people who can make amazing pieces to a band, such as a friend of mine who is an excellent guitarist and lyricist. I'll keep you posted if that goes in any direction.
Well, that does it for this edition of the post. Have a wonderful week!