I spoke with the professor that handles the MS in CS at Armstrong. Seems he's heard all about me from his honey, who I just happened to have had as one of my professors in IT. He told me what classes he could waive and what classes I would have to take. It would take me about 3 years to get the MS. The first year would be for taking the CS classes I haven't taken in IT. He also told me I may feel overwhelmed, but not to let it get to me. There's much I'll have to do to prepare for entering grad school. He even told me about one IT student that attempted one of his upper level IT classes but couldn't do it. I wonder who that was! However, he said he believes I can get through it. My dad's willing to help me get through it. I might as well do it. And if I develop a love life between now and next August, well, my boyfriend will just have to live with it. We'll find a way to work around it. I'm doing it to better myself and to better the life of my future children.

Once I got home, I helped my dad with his computer. He wanted to know how to get his music on it. He didn't know all the features iTunes had to offer. He was surprised. I taught him how to import his CDs. He wants a bunch of his old music on it. He misses his vinyl collection and knows he'll probably not listen to it on vinyl again. Now, I'm just wondering which one of my parents is/was the Chicago fan. I recall seeing a copy of a Chicago album cover, I think Chicago II, in my parents collection. As for me, I have been on a 1980s Chicago kick. Now for that CD I ordered to come soon! I don't think I've felt this way since I got into Richard Marx 15 years ago!

One of Beth's friends just left the house. Before she and Beth both left, the friend and Beth were playing one of the karaoke games Beth has for the Playstation 2. I gave it a go for "Always Something There to Remind Me," "Take on Me," and "Girls Just Want To Have Fun." Boy do I suck at singing! However, I had fun, and that's the main thing. I did do better than Matthew on these songs, but I've known them longer than he has. He's 21. I'm 28. I've had more time to process them.

[♪ Listening to: "Dressed for Success" - Roxette on .977 The '80s Channel"]

Posted by Shawn at August 13, 2007 7:29 PM in Geek, General, Schooling.