Summer Goals! |OT| of Mastering Yourself
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Buckethead
Banned
You can do it. Fo sho.Etrian Oddity said:
I believe in you, friend.
You could do that in a couple weeks if you wanted to get really serious.
Master Milk
Member
If I had known I was going to be out all day I'd have posted something right from the start. Oh well, weekends aren't for math anyway.
I hope everyone else was able to get something done today.
I hope everyone else was able to get something done today.
Buckethead
Banned
Welp... didn't lose anything this week despite being the most active since I started this thing...
Frustrating.
I hate not seeing numeric difference. Makes no sense.
Frustrating.
I hate not seeing numeric difference. Makes no sense.
Mecha_Infantry
Banned
HE have you found the studying to be? What material have you used?bdizzle said:
I have the Shon Harris all in one book at the minute, but will get the official study guide and a few test exams before I sit it.
Good luck! Let us know the results!
Etrian Oddity
Member
So, three days straight of partying may have given me a calorie surplus, but today I go back on the strict regimen. I just got a job, which means I'll have an income to use on good groceries, so my diet will be even better.
Gonna replace my jogs with P90x, since my other friends are already seeing progress with it and they're strongly suggesting I do it (and jog if I feel like I have energy afterward). Also keeping my carbohydrate intake to under 100g (which you must be EXTREMELY attentive to achieve).
Bottom line: 242 lbs, 14 lbs lost in two weeks, three days partying as cheats, back to the grind
Gonna replace my jogs with P90x, since my other friends are already seeing progress with it and they're strongly suggesting I do it (and jog if I feel like I have energy afterward). Also keeping my carbohydrate intake to under 100g (which you must be EXTREMELY attentive to achieve).
Bottom line: 242 lbs, 14 lbs lost in two weeks, three days partying as cheats, back to the grind
Master Milk
Member
Whoa. You plan on taking first in that triathlon?Cyan said:
Master Milk
Member
E3 is here, so . . . everyone grab some popcorn and prepare to waste two days!
If you don't get anything done today, it's understandable.
If you don't get anything done today, it's understandable.
Update:
Not much again this week, I was spending the weeknights practicing bass for a gig. Over the weekend was the gig (at a wedding), and a surprise birthday party that got thrown for me. Great times in general, though.
Education: I continued reading my GRE books on the plane.
Music: Practiced bass a shit-ton, and played a jazz gig. It went really well, especially for the band not practicing at all
Not much again this week, I was spending the weeknights practicing bass for a gig. Over the weekend was the gig (at a wedding), and a surprise birthday party that got thrown for me. Great times in general, though.
Education: I continued reading my GRE books on the plane.
Music: Practiced bass a shit-ton, and played a jazz gig. It went really well, especially for the band not practicing at all
Attackthebase
Member
Time for my weekly update:
My main goal of becoming fit is coming along quite nicely. I am starting to feel stronger and it's showing now. My friends have commented on my new-developed muscle. And, I'm starting to have the ability to lift heavier objects and can almost do a full chin-up without assistance!
I am making solid headway on cutting down/quitting cigarettes. I went through a week and half with only smoking four cigarettes, and this was because of a social interaction with a friend. So, I'm feeling really good about that.
I am making no headway on any of my backlog, which is fine, since I'm achieving my more important goals.
I am being more social with people. I was out nearly every night last week. Work is going quite well too, and my plans for New York is entering some form of fruition.
And on a side note, I am planning to transfer to the University of Florida. I sent out an application, and I'm hoping to send out my transcripts this week. My current college is too expensive, and I want a change of scenery. At least in that, it seems I am wanting to go out and meet new people. I'm planning to enter UF in the spring.
So, on the whole, my summer has been quite interesting and is going really well. I am working on this one girl right now, not sure where it'll head, if it works out between me and her, awesome, if not, I'm good-looking and funny enough to find another attractive woman. All in a day's work.
My main goal of becoming fit is coming along quite nicely. I am starting to feel stronger and it's showing now. My friends have commented on my new-developed muscle. And, I'm starting to have the ability to lift heavier objects and can almost do a full chin-up without assistance!
I am making solid headway on cutting down/quitting cigarettes. I went through a week and half with only smoking four cigarettes, and this was because of a social interaction with a friend. So, I'm feeling really good about that.
I am making no headway on any of my backlog, which is fine, since I'm achieving my more important goals.
I am being more social with people. I was out nearly every night last week. Work is going quite well too, and my plans for New York is entering some form of fruition.
And on a side note, I am planning to transfer to the University of Florida. I sent out an application, and I'm hoping to send out my transcripts this week. My current college is too expensive, and I want a change of scenery. At least in that, it seems I am wanting to go out and meet new people. I'm planning to enter UF in the spring.
So, on the whole, my summer has been quite interesting and is going really well. I am working on this one girl right now, not sure where it'll head, if it works out between me and her, awesome, if not, I'm good-looking and funny enough to find another attractive woman. All in a day's work.
Master Milk
Member
What a waste of two days . . .
I'm surprised you two posted.
Alright, new day, new energy! Let's get to work, people!
I'm surprised you two posted.
Alright, new day, new energy! Let's get to work, people!
The Last Wizard
Member
I haven't really been achieving much lately due to watching the French open and laziness. my foot is healing up nicely I suppose I'll be back into the gym in early July. I've also completed Final Fantasy 6 from my backlog, great game shame it took me 2-3 years.
I'm on to inFamous 2 and netflix to cut down that movie backlog as well
I'm on to inFamous 2 and netflix to cut down that movie backlog as well
Username: Jipan
Types of Goals: dating, self-improvement, social, driving, cooking/eating, internship, major declaration(s) + register for the classes associated with the major(s)
Specific Goals:
1.Go out with at least 1 woman from a dating website such as OKC and POF. After that, I could go for more if I'm feeling good about it and kick it up to 2 (I've never had a girlfriend, never kissed a woman, and I'm a virgin but handing in my v-card is not a priority).
2. Go to at least 3 social events every week. More specifically, if my brothers go out and ask if I want to come along, then do it or if I feel the urge to go outside stop whatever it is that I am doing and do it. Also, talk to people on my friends list on FB via chat even if I have no reason to talk to them and via XBL to a lesser extent. This would also factor into becoming more outgoing.
3. Pay for and take driving lessons so that I could get my license (which isn't mandatory in NYC, but I want to have it just in case).I already have a driving school in mind. The only question is whether I should pay for the 4 driving lessons package ($200) or for the 8 driving lessons package ($300).
4. Apply for internships (which I've already done). It gives me something to do over the summer besides playing games all day and going to the gym in the night.
5. Cook myself 1 meal every weekend so I won't have to order anything, and at least 2meals every day after July 11 because that's when my mother and oldest brother leave on vacation. My older brother will be around, but since he has a girlfriend who is pregnant, works, and spends most of his time at his g.f.'s house, I'm going to have to depend on myself after having my mother cook all the time.
6. Spend less time playing video games which can be over 8 hours straight sessions and more time doing productive things like drawing, and being outside.
7. Declare a major and register for classes. I've been working on that and came to the conclusion that I want to do a double major in Art Studio (because I love to draw) and Latin American Studies so that I could travel to another country that's not my ethnic country and I do speak Spanish fluently so that's a plus.
Updates: Daily/weekly updates depending on the mood and my progress.
Daily Goals? Yes. I know I didn't mention it, but I'm going to the gym at least 3 times a week (4 to get everything in). I've applied for internships and will continue to do so. Send at least 3 messages, 5 messages max to a chick that looks interesting on OKC or POF or any other dating website. Since I have to go outside to go the gym, I'm doing that and I also have to go outside every Friday to see a therapist. Plus I have jury duty near the end of this month and I plan on going out somewhere on my birthday. I've also remaind
Written Out: Yes and in meticulous detail no doubt as you can see. I'm a bit scared that I won't get all of them done as they sound a bit too ambitious, but screw it.
Deadline: Well, there's always internships availble over the summer one so that doesn't really have a deadline. In general howevever I'll say a little bit after the fall semester begins so August 28, 2011 (Su). I also a smaller goal which is to read No-No Boy by John Okada.
Types of Goals: dating, self-improvement, social, driving, cooking/eating, internship, major declaration(s) + register for the classes associated with the major(s)
Specific Goals:
1.Go out with at least 1 woman from a dating website such as OKC and POF. After that, I could go for more if I'm feeling good about it and kick it up to 2 (I've never had a girlfriend, never kissed a woman, and I'm a virgin but handing in my v-card is not a priority).
2. Go to at least 3 social events every week. More specifically, if my brothers go out and ask if I want to come along, then do it or if I feel the urge to go outside stop whatever it is that I am doing and do it. Also, talk to people on my friends list on FB via chat even if I have no reason to talk to them and via XBL to a lesser extent. This would also factor into becoming more outgoing.
3. Pay for and take driving lessons so that I could get my license (which isn't mandatory in NYC, but I want to have it just in case).I already have a driving school in mind. The only question is whether I should pay for the 4 driving lessons package ($200) or for the 8 driving lessons package ($300).
4. Apply for internships (which I've already done). It gives me something to do over the summer besides playing games all day and going to the gym in the night.
5. Cook myself 1 meal every weekend so I won't have to order anything, and at least 2meals every day after July 11 because that's when my mother and oldest brother leave on vacation. My older brother will be around, but since he has a girlfriend who is pregnant, works, and spends most of his time at his g.f.'s house, I'm going to have to depend on myself after having my mother cook all the time.
6. Spend less time playing video games which can be over 8 hours straight sessions and more time doing productive things like drawing, and being outside.
7. Declare a major and register for classes. I've been working on that and came to the conclusion that I want to do a double major in Art Studio (because I love to draw) and Latin American Studies so that I could travel to another country that's not my ethnic country and I do speak Spanish fluently so that's a plus.
Updates: Daily/weekly updates depending on the mood and my progress.
Daily Goals? Yes. I know I didn't mention it, but I'm going to the gym at least 3 times a week (4 to get everything in). I've applied for internships and will continue to do so. Send at least 3 messages, 5 messages max to a chick that looks interesting on OKC or POF or any other dating website. Since I have to go outside to go the gym, I'm doing that and I also have to go outside every Friday to see a therapist. Plus I have jury duty near the end of this month and I plan on going out somewhere on my birthday. I've also remaind
Written Out: Yes and in meticulous detail no doubt as you can see. I'm a bit scared that I won't get all of them done as they sound a bit too ambitious, but screw it.
Deadline: Well, there's always internships availble over the summer one so that doesn't really have a deadline. In general howevever I'll say a little bit after the fall semester begins so August 28, 2011 (Su). I also a smaller goal which is to read No-No Boy by John Okada.
Master Milk
Member
Oh, a new challenger appears!Jipan said:
Glad to have you aboard! I'll squeeze you onto the front page . . . somewhere.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Caloric intake has been far too high the past few days (as in ~500), but I'll remedy that with tomorrow's meal plan.
On the plus side, I've stayed the course on starting P90x, which is not an easy thing to do. Sore, but I'm keeping my head above water. Plus, I'm going to plan out my meals a day prior, so I can know exactly what I'll be dealing with.
On the plus side, I've stayed the course on starting P90x, which is not an easy thing to do. Sore, but I'm keeping my head above water. Plus, I'm going to plan out my meals a day prior, so I can know exactly what I'll be dealing with.
Man fuck all that feeling sorry and frustrated for myself shit. I know my main issue is that I'm way too hard on myself and I tend to think too much. I get urges to do things, but I "think" myself out of doing it. "Oh I should practice my combos in Marvel" *I'll never get any good. And honestly, trying to be good at a game is pathetic* "Oh I should start writing something." *Writing never helps. And who would like what I write?* "I should get on the family treadmill." *It's too hot. Besides, what good will it do?*
Well, fuck all that. I'm acting on pure impulse now. When I think about drawing, I'm going to draw. When I get an idea, I'm going to write it out. When I think about Marvel, I'm going to practice till my combos are crispy and my fingers are bleeding. And with God as my witness, whenever I think about how I want to lose weight, I'm going to get off my lazy ass and go get on that freaking treadmill.
Sorry about the slightly random outburst guys, but I've been thinking a lot about my life these last couple days and I realized that it's been forever since I did something for myself. My whole life is about pleasing others, and I'm sure that's why I'm struggling to do these goals. I realized how poisonous this is to my life, and now I have a real "Fuck Yeah! Go Me!" attitude because I really want to overcome this and learn to do things for myself.
Anyway that's my spiel for the morning. Now for dem updates:
Fitness: Decided to cut out juices and sodas completely. Nothing but good ol' H20. Beginning to slowly eek out snacks. I've decided to personally handle the grocery shopping for the family since no one else seems to want to, and I know half the reason I buy some much junk is that it's cheap and I have to eat something. I've also taken to walking places whenever I can as opposed to riding the bus. I know it's not a full on workout schedule, but every little bit counts.
Games: No games really. I played a little Marvel here and there, but for the most part, nada. Going to be playing SMB3 when I get home tonight (I've never beaten it.)
Drawing: Still doing some skeletal drawings in the hopes of finally learning to properly draw the human figure. Any artists out there have any tips for this? I also bought some new pencils and a wooden model.
Movies: A friend and I saw X-Men: First Class this past weekend. Good stuff. As for netflix, been in an anime mood of late. Watched Baccano, Sengoku Basara, and Casshern Sins basically back to back. Taking a break from that to watch some documentaries: namely this PBS series about art in the 21st century called "Art: 21"
Reading and Writing: Starting reading "Halting State" again. It's okay. I also have this book of the teachings of Buddha (called, what else, "The Teachings of Buddha") that I read on the bus and at work in the mornings. And I'm actually about to write in my journal as soon as I finish typing this.
And that's that. I hope everyone else is doing well. Keep at it guys.
Well, fuck all that. I'm acting on pure impulse now. When I think about drawing, I'm going to draw. When I get an idea, I'm going to write it out. When I think about Marvel, I'm going to practice till my combos are crispy and my fingers are bleeding. And with God as my witness, whenever I think about how I want to lose weight, I'm going to get off my lazy ass and go get on that freaking treadmill.
Sorry about the slightly random outburst guys, but I've been thinking a lot about my life these last couple days and I realized that it's been forever since I did something for myself. My whole life is about pleasing others, and I'm sure that's why I'm struggling to do these goals. I realized how poisonous this is to my life, and now I have a real "Fuck Yeah! Go Me!" attitude because I really want to overcome this and learn to do things for myself.
Anyway that's my spiel for the morning. Now for dem updates:
ReiGun said:
Fitness: Decided to cut out juices and sodas completely. Nothing but good ol' H20. Beginning to slowly eek out snacks. I've decided to personally handle the grocery shopping for the family since no one else seems to want to, and I know half the reason I buy some much junk is that it's cheap and I have to eat something. I've also taken to walking places whenever I can as opposed to riding the bus. I know it's not a full on workout schedule, but every little bit counts.
Games: No games really. I played a little Marvel here and there, but for the most part, nada. Going to be playing SMB3 when I get home tonight (I've never beaten it.)
Drawing: Still doing some skeletal drawings in the hopes of finally learning to properly draw the human figure. Any artists out there have any tips for this? I also bought some new pencils and a wooden model.
Movies: A friend and I saw X-Men: First Class this past weekend. Good stuff. As for netflix, been in an anime mood of late. Watched Baccano, Sengoku Basara, and Casshern Sins basically back to back. Taking a break from that to watch some documentaries: namely this PBS series about art in the 21st century called "Art: 21"
Reading and Writing: Starting reading "Halting State" again. It's okay. I also have this book of the teachings of Buddha (called, what else, "The Teachings of Buddha") that I read on the bus and at work in the mornings. And I'm actually about to write in my journal as soon as I finish typing this.
And that's that. I hope everyone else is doing well. Keep at it guys.
It's been a while since I updated:
Work Stuff:
I've begun work on my second article. To be honest, my first didn't go over as well as I hoped. I'm doing this to impress my boss, co-workers, and I was hoping for a bigger reaction, but at least it's out there. I need to work harder and on a better thesis this time around. I'm hesitation to share my article with you guys only because it contains privileged information, but maybe I'll toss out some ideas here.
School Stuff:
There's an open house in 2 weeks that I plan to attend. I guess you can say that this one is on a holding pattern in terms of active work, but I think I'm already 75 percent there, so hopefully this open house goes well. I'm actually getting really excited about being on a campus again.
Fitness Stuff:
Last weighting had me down to 157.5 pounds. So, I think I'm on track to be 150 before September. Even better though is that I'm really starting to like how my body looks. Just need to get rid of a little more belly fat, even that is kind of scarce looking. It's kind of weird since being 5'3'' you'd expect me to be much smaller but I really feel like 150 to 145 is my ideal body weight. According to BMI calculations I'd need to be 135ish or lower to be "normal," which seems silly. Body fat calculations pin me at about 12-14 percent, which is much better.
Work Stuff:
I've begun work on my second article. To be honest, my first didn't go over as well as I hoped. I'm doing this to impress my boss, co-workers, and I was hoping for a bigger reaction, but at least it's out there. I need to work harder and on a better thesis this time around. I'm hesitation to share my article with you guys only because it contains privileged information, but maybe I'll toss out some ideas here.
School Stuff:
There's an open house in 2 weeks that I plan to attend. I guess you can say that this one is on a holding pattern in terms of active work, but I think I'm already 75 percent there, so hopefully this open house goes well. I'm actually getting really excited about being on a campus again.
Fitness Stuff:
Last weighting had me down to 157.5 pounds. So, I think I'm on track to be 150 before September. Even better though is that I'm really starting to like how my body looks. Just need to get rid of a little more belly fat, even that is kind of scarce looking. It's kind of weird since being 5'3'' you'd expect me to be much smaller but I really feel like 150 to 145 is my ideal body weight. According to BMI calculations I'd need to be 135ish or lower to be "normal," which seems silly. Body fat calculations pin me at about 12-14 percent, which is much better.
Buckethead
Banned
Ugh...
Same stuff different day.
Still not losing any weight despite everything being on point.
The weight I want to lose is on my stomach so the numbers mean more than usual or whatever.
Arms are getting bigger so that's a plus and perhaps explains things but -_-
Even changed up my regiment to do more sprints and different muscle exercises...
I need to eat more vegetables and drink more water so I guess I'll do that.
Same stuff different day.
Still not losing any weight despite everything being on point.
The weight I want to lose is on my stomach so the numbers mean more than usual or whatever.
Arms are getting bigger so that's a plus and perhaps explains things but -_-
Even changed up my regiment to do more sprints and different muscle exercises...
I need to eat more vegetables and drink more water so I guess I'll do that.
Master Milk
Member
Oh, Summer Goals, how neglected you are!
I've got no excuses, but I will say this:
Damn The Contest!
It seems some of you are getting things done, and some of you are slacking with me.
Let's ignore the past and move on towards a brighter future, or something.
I've got no excuses, but I will say this:
Damn The Contest!
It seems some of you are getting things done, and some of you are slacking with me.
Let's ignore the past and move on towards a brighter future, or something.
I have a couple of updates to make:
Socially, I'm going to be in the Puerto Rican Day Parade riding on the CUNY (City University of New York) float this Sunday, so that's gonna be fun as it's something I've never done but have always wanted to do although I'm not Puerto Rican, but I get to represent my school. So I'm gonna do something outside my comfort zone which is great. Hopefully I'll meet some new through there. I haven't talked nobody on FB unfortunately. For NYC area GAF, tune into Fox 5 in the morning and My 9 in the afternoon and keep an eye out for a brown skinned, tall dude with with a low haircut and a goatee on the CUNY float.
I walked through Central Park down to 59th street and 5 avenue yesterday (Friday) after I came out of the therapist's appointment (which was at 94th street and Central Park West) where I hung out at the plaza outside the CBS building by myself for a while, read some newspapers and anc checked out women that passed by. A couple of hours later, I walked down to Times Square, then went up to my neighborhood, walked around for a bit and then I went home. Today I plan on hitting the gym, then heading down to a Puerto Rican Festival with my oldest brother.
As for searching for and applying for internships, I've found a few that I haven't applied to yet but I'm looking into. One of them happens to be a fall internship opportunity at Marvel in one of their various departments, so I'm looking into that.
Dating wise, I sent a mesage to a chick on OKC yesterday, but I haven't received a reply, but I'm not holding my breath. I have a huge list of chicks' usernames to send messages to on POF and if they don't reply, then it's their loss. But otherwise, I haven't made much progress there.
As for everything else, I e-mailed the Art Department receptionist but I haven't gotten a response back. I haven't made much progress to cut my gaming hours. Overall though, I've gotten some progress done in most aspects. I'm looking to Sunday as it's gonna be fun and I'm gonna make sure that I take my camera, take pictures and socialize,
Socially, I'm going to be in the Puerto Rican Day Parade riding on the CUNY (City University of New York) float this Sunday, so that's gonna be fun as it's something I've never done but have always wanted to do although I'm not Puerto Rican, but I get to represent my school
. So I'm gonna do something outside my comfort zone which is great. Hopefully I'll meet some new through there. I haven't talked nobody on FB unfortunately. For NYC area GAF, tune into Fox 5 in the morning and My 9 in the afternoon and keep an eye out for a brown skinned, tall dude with with a low haircut and a goatee on the CUNY float.I walked through Central Park down to 59th street and 5 avenue yesterday (Friday) after I came out of the therapist's appointment (which was at 94th street and Central Park West) where I hung out at the plaza outside the CBS building by myself for a while, read some newspapers and anc checked out women that passed by. A couple of hours later, I walked down to Times Square, then went up to my neighborhood, walked around for a bit and then I went home. Today I plan on hitting the gym, then heading down to a Puerto Rican Festival with my oldest brother.
As for searching for and applying for internships, I've found a few that I haven't applied to yet but I'm looking into. One of them happens to be a fall internship opportunity at Marvel in one of their various departments, so I'm looking into that.
Dating wise, I sent a mesage to a chick on OKC yesterday, but I haven't received a reply, but I'm not holding my breath. I have a huge list of chicks' usernames to send messages to on POF and if they don't reply, then it's their loss. But otherwise, I haven't made much progress there.
As for everything else, I e-mailed the Art Department receptionist but I haven't gotten a response back. I haven't made much progress to cut my gaming hours. Overall though, I've gotten some progress done in most aspects. I'm looking to Sunday as it's gonna be fun and I'm gonna make sure that I take my camera, take pictures and socialize,
Etrian Oddity
Member
No access to a scale, so no weight update this week.
I'm 5 days into P90x however, and I'm completing the workouts and following my diet to the letter. Next time I can step on a scale I'll post an update.
I'm 5 days into P90x however, and I'm completing the workouts and following my diet to the letter. Next time I can step on a scale I'll post an update.
Buckethead
Banned
Its probably because I was walking and lifting things all day, but I weighed myself and lost weight.
My diet?
A giant cheeseburger, a truckload of chips, 2 hotdogs with the works, cereal, and 2 large glasses of wine.
My diet?
A giant cheeseburger, a truckload of chips, 2 hotdogs with the works, cereal, and 2 large glasses of wine.
Mr.Squirrel
Tom
So I took my CISSP yesterday and it was a bitch. Didn't know it was NOT an electronic exam! So now my anxiety isn't gone yet since I have to wait up to 3 months to get results (although I read online where someone got theirs back in as little as 11 days).
I hope I passed, but I'm not sure. You never know with these damn tests. In the interim, I'm starting my next round of certification studying. I'm reading through the CEH book now, but I'll probably skip that cert. I also found out about the OSCP which is a serious penetration testing/hacking cert. I'm gonna buy the books about it and really read up on it. Plus I'm gonna start going through the CCSA Lab for Checkpoint firewalls. I should have all of that complete in under a month, then I'll start working on my CCNP Security.
As soon as the NBA Finals are over, I'm cutting my cable off so I can focus on these certifications. I'm super excited, since it's been a while since I really got on my grind and expanded my technical expertise. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll be right where I want to be with my career educational goals.
Also starting Monday, I'm going back to my normal schedule of workout, study, business time. Only 6 months left in the year, I gotta get busy!
I hope I passed, but I'm not sure. You never know with these damn tests. In the interim, I'm starting my next round of certification studying. I'm reading through the CEH book now, but I'll probably skip that cert. I also found out about the OSCP which is a serious penetration testing/hacking cert. I'm gonna buy the books about it and really read up on it. Plus I'm gonna start going through the CCSA Lab for Checkpoint firewalls. I should have all of that complete in under a month, then I'll start working on my CCNP Security.
As soon as the NBA Finals are over, I'm cutting my cable off so I can focus on these certifications. I'm super excited, since it's been a while since I really got on my grind and expanded my technical expertise. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll be right where I want to be with my career educational goals.
Also starting Monday, I'm going back to my normal schedule of workout, study, business time. Only 6 months left in the year, I gotta get busy!
Mister_Bubbles
Member
Update: Forgot to update, but I'm still writing like a demon here. I'm currently working on an article on narrative-based gaming in the indie scene over the past decade; interesting stuff, there are some real gems out there.
Summer weather is a real mood-killer on the writing front though, it has to be said.
Summer weather is a real mood-killer on the writing front though, it has to be said.
Bad news -- I caught a summer cold, so I've been out of commission for the last couple of days. I also gave my body what it wanted so I overate a bit in order to fight it off.
Now that I'm past my cold, my Asthma is acting up, so I'm having a hard time getting all this mucus out of my throat. I still went to the gym today though -- toughed it out. I feel like I have a slug in my throat though.
Now that I'm past my cold, my Asthma is acting up, so I'm having a hard time getting all this mucus out of my throat. I still went to the gym today though -- toughed it out. I feel like I have a slug in my throat though.
Update: I went to the parade and managed to successfully get on the float. I didn't talk all that much because people knew each other and I didn't know anyone (as is typical of all the social situations that I've gotten myself into), but I did make small talk with people here and there, so I'm happy with that and people were pretty willing to talk especially on the bathroom line. I felt shy to ask people if I could take a picture of them, but they were pretty nice and willing to do, so that was cool. Plus I took a picture with a Ms. New York Puerto Rican chick (no hover hand guys).
It was a completely different experience from watching it on t.v. and from the sidelines of a parade, but it was definitely fun. Even though I'm not Puerto Rican, I felt the pride and the joy plus it was nice to see people smiling and whatnot. I don't think another opportunity like that will come again unless it's for the Dominican parade, which I'll definitely jump at if the opportunity arises and show off my full fledged pride because I had to fake it for this parade. I was cheering which was something that was outside my comfort zone, so that was cool. And of course I took tons of pictures.
Dating wise, I haven't made any progress. The chick that I sent a message to on OKC hasn't responded, but I'm not getting my hopes up; if she's not interested, then it's her loss because she's missing out on a great guy, so I gotta think positively and hit up more chicks. Like someone said in the Dating thread, for every several chicks one sends a message to, at least one is guaranteed a reply. I still have that list of chicks on POF so I need to stop procrastinating and get on it.
I plan on hitting the gym all four days this next week after going once last week, so I gotta stop being lazy and continue the internship hunting. There's a dentist appointment that I've been meaning to schedule because I've been putting it off so I'll get on that this week as I have couple of cavities that need to be sealed up. There's also an art show that I plan on going to with my oldest brother on Thursday to support a friend of a friend, so that should be fun. We'll see what else happens this week. I'll keep the updates coming.
It was a completely different experience from watching it on t.v. and from the sidelines of a parade, but it was definitely fun. Even though I'm not Puerto Rican, I felt the pride and the joy plus it was nice to see people smiling and whatnot. I don't think another opportunity like that will come again unless it's for the Dominican parade, which I'll definitely jump at if the opportunity arises and show off my full fledged pride because I had to fake it for this parade. I was cheering which was something that was outside my comfort zone, so that was cool. And of course I took tons of pictures.
Dating wise, I haven't made any progress. The chick that I sent a message to on OKC hasn't responded, but I'm not getting my hopes up; if she's not interested, then it's her loss because she's missing out on a great guy, so I gotta think positively and hit up more chicks. Like someone said in the Dating thread, for every several chicks one sends a message to, at least one is guaranteed a reply. I still have that list of chicks on POF so I need to stop procrastinating and get on it.
I plan on hitting the gym all four days this next week after going once last week, so I gotta stop being lazy and continue the internship hunting. There's a dentist appointment that I've been meaning to schedule because I've been putting it off so I'll get on that this week as I have couple of cavities that need to be sealed up. There's also an art show that I plan on going to with my oldest brother on Thursday to support a friend of a friend, so that should be fun. We'll see what else happens this week. I'll keep the updates coming.
Master Milk
Member
The Wall of Shame is looking a little empty. I might have to go through and put some people on it so we can all point and laugh.
I know E3 was a letdown for some, but we've got to move forward and embrace the good things in life! Let's get busy!
I know E3 was a letdown for some, but we've got to move forward and embrace the good things in life! Let's get busy!
I have my goals set clear:
-Finish/balance my school Tower Defense game project
-Port it to AS3 (currently XNA)
-Starting on my HUGE project which I have been planning for several years now. No more beating around the bush, I plan on thinking about this one for every open minutes and every day has to bring some advancement either design and/or code-wise.
-Finish/balance my school Tower Defense game project
-Port it to AS3 (currently XNA)
-Starting on my HUGE project which I have been planning for several years now. No more beating around the bush, I plan on thinking about this one for every open minutes and every day has to bring some advancement either design and/or code-wise.
Mr.Squirrel
Tom
Mecha_Infantry said:
The Shon Harris book is all I used. They went over Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity a lot. Not too much over the laws and Security models though. A couple questions over the SDLC life cycle too. Go through the Shon Harris book, and get a second book and you should be good. The questions are worded funny so take your time. Also eat a big breakfast and bring a snack, you're gonna be there for a while.
Master Milk
Member
I'm working on planching though that's just a side thing that doesn't take up too much time.
I've finally started back on the Calculus. The book I'm working through had a review at the start, so I just ended up doing more review. That's fine though, I need it.
Japanese . . . haven't touched it. Maybe tonight, or maybe not.
I've finally started back on the Calculus. The book I'm working through had a review at the start, so I just ended up doing more review. That's fine though, I need it.
Japanese . . . haven't touched it. Maybe tonight, or maybe not.
Buckethead
Banned
Despite being frustrated, I'm definitely ahead of schedule with the fitness stuff.
I really like a girl (I don't know her that well but know her from school) but have always had a really strong attraction to her.
It's a goal to somehow make that happen, we have a lot in common.
New goal: Ask her out
I really like a girl (I don't know her that well but know her from school) but have always had a really strong attraction to her.
It's a goal to somehow make that happen, we have a lot in common.
New goal: Ask her out
Dark Phoenix
Member
Oh man, I forgot to post yesterday, and last week!
Here's my blog update for my art: http://natedimock.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-master-copy-vignette-update-and.html
I've been killing it this weekend in terms of getting art done, I've been spending an average of 5 hours working on art, even on days where I have 8 hours of work.
Here's my blog update for my art: http://natedimock.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-master-copy-vignette-update-and.html
I've been killing it this weekend in terms of getting art done, I've been spending an average of 5 hours working on art, even on days where I have 8 hours of work.
Etrian Oddity
Member
At the start of the month, I wore a 42" waist. I'm down to a 38.
P90x is going well, but I had to designate today my rest day, since my legs hurt too much (from work, I'd taken a long break in between retail jobs) to effectively do Yoga-X. Will do tomorrow. I'm 10 days in, and so far I'm staying motivated to actually do it because I want to (not because I "should").
Diet is so-so. Some days I kick ass at 1300 calories; other days I get carried away and reach 2500. Oh well.
Overall Progress: Very promising, and satisfactory.
P90x is going well, but I had to designate today my rest day, since my legs hurt too much (from work, I'd taken a long break in between retail jobs) to effectively do Yoga-X. Will do tomorrow. I'm 10 days in, and so far I'm staying motivated to actually do it because I want to (not because I "should").
Diet is so-so. Some days I kick ass at 1300 calories; other days I get carried away and reach 2500. Oh well.
Overall Progress: Very promising, and satisfactory.
Attackthebase
Member
Time to make my weekly update!
Fitness is going super well. I have been noticing substantial progress since I began a month ago. I couldn't do a pullup for a life of me, even with assistance. Now, I can crank out eleven of those babies in a row. I am growing muscle, and I am getting into the heavier area of weightlifting (had a hard time lifting 45lb and today, I'm lifting 80lb). I am juicing up the cardio too; I've been increasing my speed and incline every week. I haven't felt this healthy in a long while. And hell, I'm becoming even sexier.
I haven't smoked a cigarette in a few weeks, so I'm happy about that. I've been continuing to go out with friends more than staying in. I went to my first bar last night with two friends. I didn't hook up (I wasn't seeking to pursue anyone that night anyhow), and I had a wonderful time! Hell, this homosexual wander came up to me and proceeded to lick the heel of my shoes. How silly of him!
I am doing a horrible job touching my backlog for games and literature, but that's down on my list of priority.
Well, I can't think of anything more, I'll try to remember to make a more substantial post next week! I hope everyone is doing well with their summer goals and having an awesome summer! :-D
Fitness is going super well. I have been noticing substantial progress since I began a month ago. I couldn't do a pullup for a life of me, even with assistance. Now, I can crank out eleven of those babies in a row. I am growing muscle, and I am getting into the heavier area of weightlifting (had a hard time lifting 45lb and today, I'm lifting 80lb). I am juicing up the cardio too; I've been increasing my speed and incline every week. I haven't felt this healthy in a long while. And hell, I'm becoming even sexier.
I haven't smoked a cigarette in a few weeks, so I'm happy about that. I've been continuing to go out with friends more than staying in. I went to my first bar last night with two friends. I didn't hook up (I wasn't seeking to pursue anyone that night anyhow), and I had a wonderful time! Hell, this homosexual wander came up to me and proceeded to lick the heel of my shoes. How silly of him!
I am doing a horrible job touching my backlog for games and literature, but that's down on my list of priority.
Well, I can't think of anything more, I'll try to remember to make a more substantial post next week! I hope everyone is doing well with their summer goals and having an awesome summer! :-D
Update: Pretty much nothing going on with my game programming. Back to planning stages and I'm going to start over from scratch a second time since I've learned there are much better ways of doing what I'm currently doing. Luckily, I'm not far, but planning is going to take a while.
I should still be able to reach the goals I set out to do.
I should still be able to reach the goals I set out to do.
Dark Phoenix
Member
Wow, not much activity in this thread anymore.
Anyway posted on my blog for my art: http://natedimock.blogspot.com/
Still have to work on my other goals, but at least my art is doing alright.
Anyway posted on my blog for my art: http://natedimock.blogspot.com/
Still have to work on my other goals, but at least my art is doing alright.
Buckethead
Banned
Well fuck you Nate.
Super jealous of your skills.
Super jealous of your skills.
Palmer_v1
Types of Goals: Fitness/Health
Specific Goals: I will lose at least 30lbs in the next 6 months. Breaking that down, it's 5 lbs per month, or roughly 1.2 a week. I'll do specific math and update this later. The main weight-loss method is dieting, but I will be adding daily exercise as soon as I've hit up Fitness GAF for some help.
Updates: Weekly post here, with weight loss numbers and general exercise reports. Also intend to take a picture every week, that I might post eventually, if I don't feel too embarrassed about my pale white flabby body.
Daily Goals: Exercise daily. Stay within Weight Watchers point allowance. Weigh myself daily.
Written Out: No
Deadline: December 20.
I'm starting at a few ounces over 200lbs. I'm 5'7", male, 31. When I was 20, I only weighed140lbs. I've actually already lost appx 10 lbs from eating healthier, but I hadn't been taking it very seriously. Mostly piggy-backing off my wife's use of Weight Watchers. I haven't truly exercised in about 2 years. I'm really worried about how to get the exercise going, cause I have some health problems with my back, elbows, and wrists. I'll probably copy/paste this into the fitness thread to ask for their advice. I'm definitely going to do before/after pics as well.
Types of Goals: Fitness/Health
Specific Goals: I will lose at least 30lbs in the next 6 months. Breaking that down, it's 5 lbs per month, or roughly 1.2 a week. I'll do specific math and update this later. The main weight-loss method is dieting, but I will be adding daily exercise as soon as I've hit up Fitness GAF for some help.
Updates: Weekly post here, with weight loss numbers and general exercise reports. Also intend to take a picture every week, that I might post eventually, if I don't feel too embarrassed about my pale white flabby body.
Daily Goals: Exercise daily. Stay within Weight Watchers point allowance. Weigh myself daily.
Written Out: No
Deadline: December 20.
I'm starting at a few ounces over 200lbs. I'm 5'7", male, 31. When I was 20, I only weighed140lbs. I've actually already lost appx 10 lbs from eating healthier, but I hadn't been taking it very seriously. Mostly piggy-backing off my wife's use of Weight Watchers. I haven't truly exercised in about 2 years. I'm really worried about how to get the exercise going, cause I have some health problems with my back, elbows, and wrists. I'll probably copy/paste this into the fitness thread to ask for their advice. I'm definitely going to do before/after pics as well.
This thread is an AWESOME idea. I constantly have goals in my head I try to work towards bit by bit, but when they're daunting I put them off and then just hate myself for it. For the past two years I've succeeded in failing myself consistently and beating myself up over it, and it's turned into this abusive spiral that's left my confidence shot (and growing up I'd always been a very confident overachiever). Honestly don't know what's gotten into me these past few years, I've just let myself slip and have not stopped slipping.
Anyways, this being my first summer in university I have 4 months to myself for the first time ever. Two of those are already done and I've accomplished some smaller goals, like get out of most of my debt and get a new cellphone/better job. I've still got so many goals and things about myself I want to iron out, and because they're things I have not managed to accomplish in YEARS I feel it piling up, and this overwhelming need to do it all before school starts considering my full courseload and part-time job make it impossible to do much. I'm actually quite stressed about it all.
My goals:
Lose at least ten pounds (ideally 20). I'm 5'6" and fluctuate 143-147 which is definitely the largest I've ever been. I was 131 pounds when uni started and was trying to lose weight even back then, so now I'm worse off than before. While I'm still "thin", I now have a belly, something I've never had to worry about before, and my arms are big enough that I'm self-conscious in T-shirts (which my wardrobe consists of mostly) and this alone is pretty stressful. I was just at a hotel party where there was a jacuzzi and could not stand the sight of myself in a bikini anymore, so I just avoided it. This also makes me more self-conscious around guys who I'm sure don't have much of a problem with my appearance, which makes me less eager to pursue anything out of self-consciousness even if I still stood a decent chance. I would like to look nice in a dress.
Finish some games/books. I've bought so many games during the school year that I have not touched or have just barely started. I feel the need to catch up, and read some good books too.
Sort out my finances. Srsly. I spend SO much on food (granted, there's never much of anything at home-- I live with my mom) and it's only making me fatter/poorer. I have no ability to save and no self-control at all. This makes me really ashamed of myself.
Teach myself some shit. I am an artist/musician and I love to learn. There are so many tutorials and lectures online I bookmark and never take the time to get back to. I have all these songs I want to learn but don't put time into.
That was pretty long, but I assure you it's the shortest I could come up with. I really need help with my confidence (I have a way of just shooting myself down before I even try) and managing tasks. Maybe writing about it will help.
Anyways, this being my first summer in university I have 4 months to myself for the first time ever. Two of those are already done and I've accomplished some smaller goals, like get out of most of my debt and get a new cellphone/better job. I've still got so many goals and things about myself I want to iron out, and because they're things I have not managed to accomplish in YEARS I feel it piling up, and this overwhelming need to do it all before school starts considering my full courseload and part-time job make it impossible to do much. I'm actually quite stressed about it all.
My goals:
Lose at least ten pounds (ideally 20). I'm 5'6" and fluctuate 143-147 which is definitely the largest I've ever been. I was 131 pounds when uni started and was trying to lose weight even back then, so now I'm worse off than before. While I'm still "thin", I now have a belly, something I've never had to worry about before, and my arms are big enough that I'm self-conscious in T-shirts (which my wardrobe consists of mostly) and this alone is pretty stressful. I was just at a hotel party where there was a jacuzzi and could not stand the sight of myself in a bikini anymore, so I just avoided it. This also makes me more self-conscious around guys who I'm sure don't have much of a problem with my appearance, which makes me less eager to pursue anything out of self-consciousness even if I still stood a decent chance. I would like to look nice in a dress.
Finish some games/books. I've bought so many games during the school year that I have not touched or have just barely started. I feel the need to catch up, and read some good books too.
Sort out my finances. Srsly. I spend SO much on food (granted, there's never much of anything at home-- I live with my mom) and it's only making me fatter/poorer. I have no ability to save and no self-control at all. This makes me really ashamed of myself.
Teach myself some shit. I am an artist/musician and I love to learn. There are so many tutorials and lectures online I bookmark and never take the time to get back to. I have all these songs I want to learn but don't put time into.
That was pretty long, but I assure you it's the shortest I could come up with. I really need help with my confidence (I have a way of just shooting myself down before I even try) and managing tasks. Maybe writing about it will help.
Attackthebase
Member
I am pretty horrible with these updates, I am trying my best not to turn this into bi-weekly updates, or I would feel bad for not updating this thread. Anyway, update time!
Fitness, oh fitness, I am simply dominating this goal right now. I try my best to go on a bi-daily basis, at least three times a week. I am knocking out sixteen straight pullups. I am simply in the best shape of my life right now. I have hit the milestone of lifting a 100 lb when I used the bicep/triceps/lat machine. I am almost ready to bump up my cardio runs too.
I actually completed a game this week, Infamous 2! I am working on Shadow of the Damned right now, so I hope to report back next week and tell you all that I have completed this lovely title.
Since my 6/6 post, I have not had a single cigarette, I think I am nearly out of the jungle and have nearly beaten this addiction!
Social report! I was unsure what was going on with the girl when I posted last week. Well, I hung out with her today and mustered up the courage to ask her out...she said yes! This is valuable event to assist getting rid some of my slight social anxiety, it's a confidence boost, and a possible chance of a relationship (still a while before I possibly hit this point), which would meet a sub-goal for this summer.
Also, a bit of side-information, I am transferring to a state school next semester, and I am receiving a full-ride. Dorming and all. Pretty awesome news for me and my family!
It's nearing the midway point of my summer. Thus far, I am making a complete 180 on my life. Last summer was bad for me with my social skills, range of friendships, confident and health at an all-time low. This summer is kicking last summer's ass!
Fitness, oh fitness, I am simply dominating this goal right now. I try my best to go on a bi-daily basis, at least three times a week. I am knocking out sixteen straight pullups. I am simply in the best shape of my life right now. I have hit the milestone of lifting a 100 lb when I used the bicep/triceps/lat machine. I am almost ready to bump up my cardio runs too.
I actually completed a game this week, Infamous 2! I am working on Shadow of the Damned right now, so I hope to report back next week and tell you all that I have completed this lovely title.
Since my 6/6 post, I have not had a single cigarette, I think I am nearly out of the jungle and have nearly beaten this addiction!
Social report! I was unsure what was going on with the girl when I posted last week. Well, I hung out with her today and mustered up the courage to ask her out...she said yes! This is valuable event to assist getting rid some of my slight social anxiety, it's a confidence boost, and a possible chance of a relationship (still a while before I possibly hit this point), which would meet a sub-goal for this summer.
Also, a bit of side-information, I am transferring to a state school next semester, and I am receiving a full-ride. Dorming and all. Pretty awesome news for me and my family!
It's nearing the midway point of my summer. Thus far, I am making a complete 180 on my life. Last summer was bad for me with my social skills, range of friendships, confident and health at an all-time low. This summer is kicking last summer's ass!
iNvid02
Member
im ok on most things now except entertainment, in the summer i wanna:
- complete alpha protocol, overlord 2, fable 3 and infamous 2
- finish off dirt 3 and witcher 2, about 50-75% done on these games
- replay red dead redemption and try the undead pack for the first time
- replay uncharted 1 and 2, and resistance 1 and 2 to get ready for the 3s
- finish listening to a game of thrones audiobook
- finish reading 2 more books i left halfway
- watch about 10 movies i have in a backlog
deadline is until the end of august because thats when summer ends for me and also when the new wave of games start rolling in
so 68 days or 1156 hours left, lets roll!
- complete alpha protocol, overlord 2, fable 3 and infamous 2
- finish off dirt 3 and witcher 2, about 50-75% done on these games
- replay red dead redemption and try the undead pack for the first time
- replay uncharted 1 and 2, and resistance 1 and 2 to get ready for the 3s
- finish listening to a game of thrones audiobook
- finish reading 2 more books i left halfway
- watch about 10 movies i have in a backlog
deadline is until the end of august because thats when summer ends for me and also when the new wave of games start rolling in
so 68 days or 1156 hours left, lets roll!
Etrian Oddity
Member
I got sick this week, so the workout and nutrition plan is ruined for now. (When I get sick, I indulge in comfort food.)
Plan on picking things up on Monday, as I oughta be 90% by then. Will simply extend the program and pick up where I left off.
Plan on picking things up on Monday, as I oughta be 90% by then. Will simply extend the program and pick up where I left off.
Awesome idea for a thread. I approve.
Hopefully this will help get me through some more material. My goal is 2.5 years long but it certainly won't hurt to specify something for this summer.
upandaway
Types of Goals - learning
Specific Goals - (1) get through the entirety of this plus this (I already know most of it but it's a review for when I'll start new stuff after summer, since I was mostly neutral for the past 6 months)
(2) write something of substance based on the above.
Updates - I hope I'll remember to do it weekly. If I don't post, though, it's because I forgot to, not because I didn't progress.
Daily Goals? - On day shifts, I'll study for an hour at home. On evening shifts and night shifts I'll do whatever I can (anywhere between 4-8 hours). Never on weekends unless I'm really bored (they're my sanctuary and I refuse to sacrifice them). I have no clue how to incorporate writing new code into this schedule, though.. anyone help?
Written - this post
Deadline - beginning of September. Though I won't rush for it if I can't make it, because then I won't be able to learn anything.
Context is that ever since I finished high school I've done nothing related to learning programming. Reason being is that I enrolled in the army in December so I didn't want to do anything before then (it was the last of my free time). Then I had 3 months of utter suffering and depression, a month of being in a computer related course in the army, and then 2 months of being in the job I'm currently in. I finally got my footings in the job so I can start studying for real now, finally.
I want to be able to write some semi-meaningful stuff by the time I'm out of the army (in 2.5 years). This is the first step.
First update: I've printed out some reading material for next week. Next week's schedule is evening shift in Sunday and Monday, and then morning for the rest of the week.
I'll try keeping the text for the army and the video for home.
Also, slightly less important goal is to organize my goddamn computer. My bookmarks, folders and music are all a mess. I hope to finish by the time OS X Lion comes out so I can do a clean install then.
edit: aw damn, start of the page. now i feel sort of embarrassed/pressured.
Hopefully this will help get me through some more material. My goal is 2.5 years long but it certainly won't hurt to specify something for this summer.
upandaway
Types of Goals - learning
Specific Goals - (1) get through the entirety of this plus this (I already know most of it but it's a review for when I'll start new stuff after summer, since I was mostly neutral for the past 6 months)
(2) write something of substance based on the above.
Updates - I hope I'll remember to do it weekly. If I don't post, though, it's because I forgot to, not because I didn't progress.
Daily Goals? - On day shifts, I'll study for an hour at home. On evening shifts and night shifts I'll do whatever I can (anywhere between 4-8 hours). Never on weekends unless I'm really bored (they're my sanctuary and I refuse to sacrifice them). I have no clue how to incorporate writing new code into this schedule, though.. anyone help?
Written - this post
Deadline - beginning of September. Though I won't rush for it if I can't make it, because then I won't be able to learn anything.
Context is that ever since I finished high school I've done nothing related to learning programming. Reason being is that I enrolled in the army in December so I didn't want to do anything before then (it was the last of my free time). Then I had 3 months of utter suffering and depression, a month of being in a computer related course in the army, and then 2 months of being in the job I'm currently in. I finally got my footings in the job so I can start studying for real now, finally.
I want to be able to write some semi-meaningful stuff by the time I'm out of the army (in 2.5 years). This is the first step.
First update: I've printed out some reading material for next week. Next week's schedule is evening shift in Sunday and Monday, and then morning for the rest of the week.
I'll try keeping the text for the army and the video for home.
Also, slightly less important goal is to organize my goddamn computer. My bookmarks, folders and music are all a mess. I hope to finish by the time OS X Lion comes out so I can do a clean install then.
edit: aw damn, start of the page. now i feel sort of embarrassed/pressured.
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