I know I have baggy eyes and probably need some Preparation H for them myself. Having the shit flung onto me the past year, I really don't care about the bags under my eyes. I was making a joke. I need jokes in my life. End of discussion for baggy eyes and Preparation H for me.
For my friends, I've got some new pictures of the cats up. I'm enjoying my new camera. If it wasn't so hot, I would go out to Tybee and take some lighthouse shots. I was asked to take shots for the ACM's cookout on the 17th. I would love to, but I don't think I could. I have classes during the time it's happening. Maybe my Special Topics class would get out early for me to do it. 
There's only 4 people in that class at the moment. It might be cancelled.
Last night, I was TotalFarking. I got into a discussion about the IT field. As soon as school starts up again, I'm going to ask about where to get certifications. I'd like to get one in SQL. I was also asking was it worth pursuing a Masters degree. With the project I'm working on at school, I'm building some history to my name in the IT field. At the moment, the professor is using my name for a grant proposal. A few of the professors in the IT department would like to see me get a Masters. I won't get it as soon as I get out of school, but I'm thinking about it.
Off to enjoy the rest of summer vacation for the day.
[♪ Listening to: "One More Day" - Diamond Rio]
Posted by Shawn at August 4, 2006 1:13 PM in General.
What? You're contemplating on joining the dark side (becoming a graduate student)? 
The only (mostly useless) advice I've gotten about grad school was that it's only worth doing if you get paid for it. Which pretty much cuts out any program that doesn't offer stipends. Personally, I don't think that's worth all the sweat and pain you'll have to go through. Mercenary reasons just aren't enough. What's really required is to be crazy-in-love with the subject of your choice.
Well, I'd only do it to up the imcome factor.
So, is that why you're in Idaho now? Getting another degree or being a professor?
Posted by: Shawn at August 4, 2006 8:49 PM
No, you're doing what others wish they could do - professional student. 
