Entered high school, finished 1st semester with all high A's (nothing special for me) and scored better on the PSAT than ~97% of sophomores who took it (rough, no-math average of three areas). The test bureau saying I could probably score 710 to 800 on the writing portion of the real SAT--as I stand now, a first-year student--is quite reassuring.
Built my first computer. Easy as cake (though I ended up using a power drill to screw my drives on the rails--stupid screwdriver).
Other than that, pretty standard fare.
Built my first computer. Easy as cake (though I ended up using a power drill to screw my drives on the rails--stupid screwdriver).
Other than that, pretty standard fare.
slightlyhuman
Lifer
- Oct 9, 1999
- 19,632
- 38
- 91
thx dude, might be headed for another break up with the gf of 3 years, should have stayed apart from her 2 months ago damn it.
broke up with gf. no sweat off my back
Got a nice truck
met new girl, but didn't turn out well.
went on 2 great vacations with new girl. (a cruise and up to NY, CT, RI)
for the most part, finish fixing up my house and moved into it.
my mom lost her job due to state budget cuts
lost 2 of my best friends. (they're both alive, just don't talked to them now)
got my paramedic license
2nd job
eh, i advanced this year, but i'm not particularly happy due to other crap that i have no control of.
peace
sean
Got a nice truck
met new girl, but didn't turn out well.
went on 2 great vacations with new girl. (a cruise and up to NY, CT, RI)
for the most part, finish fixing up my house and moved into it.
my mom lost her job due to state budget cuts
lost 2 of my best friends. (they're both alive, just don't talked to them now)
got my paramedic license
2nd job
eh, i advanced this year, but i'm not particularly happy due to other crap that i have no control of.
peace
sean
2004 was a crazy year for me. i started the year off as a computer operator at some database place working nights all alone. was really depressed so i started working out all the time. i basically hated my life at that point
i got really depressed about my job so i looked for another one.
so in april i got a job at an internet security firm in april as a contractor qa technician. i basically clicked buttons in creative ways and wrote scripts. 4 months later i changed positions and was an contractor adware/spyware code analyst at the same security firm and moved out of my parents house and got my own place. the spyware job was kinda boring so i becamse a software qa engineer at the same company, fulltime employee with benefits making like more money than i'd ever expected halfway through december and i start in january. paid for a '05 g35 coupe the weekend after i got that job with money i lucked out and made in stocks the last 3 months because i invested in AMD and nvidia.
so basically 2004 wasnt all that great at first, up until about december when i finally got that permanent job. i had a lot of depressing moments, worked out a lot and gained like 20 pounds doing that. but things started getting good towards the end of the summer when my stocks went crazy. so everything is now good except well im still hopeflessly single.
so based on my recent run of good luck, 2005 is looking real good, or i might get run over by a truck or something. hopefully not the latter.
i got really depressed about my job so i looked for another one.
so in april i got a job at an internet security firm in april as a contractor qa technician. i basically clicked buttons in creative ways and wrote scripts. 4 months later i changed positions and was an contractor adware/spyware code analyst at the same security firm and moved out of my parents house and got my own place. the spyware job was kinda boring so i becamse a software qa engineer at the same company, fulltime employee with benefits making like more money than i'd ever expected halfway through december and i start in january. paid for a '05 g35 coupe the weekend after i got that job with money i lucked out and made in stocks the last 3 months because i invested in AMD and nvidia.
so basically 2004 wasnt all that great at first, up until about december when i finally got that permanent job. i had a lot of depressing moments, worked out a lot and gained like 20 pounds doing that. but things started getting good towards the end of the summer when my stocks went crazy. so everything is now good except well im still hopeflessly single.
so based on my recent run of good luck, 2005 is looking real good, or i might get run over by a truck or something. hopefully not the latter.
This year has been really good, now that I think about it... possibly one of the best in recent memory.
--Passed PhD candidacy exam and in doing so received my MS in Chemical Engineering
--Was a graduate instructor in both the spring and the fall, earning an extra $2000
--Practically taught the fall class myself
--Went 8 of 8 in graduate student recruiting in the spring
--Started working out and I've lost close to 50 pounds so far
--No major car repairs, no accidents, no break ins
--EDIT: Came up with the $$$ for a TiVo and to build a sweet new PC
To top it off, I've become friends with a really cool girl, and I'm hoping to take it further, but even if it doesn't happen, I've made a really cool friend.
:beer: Here is to hoping that 2005 is an even better year for everyone!!!
Ryan
--Passed PhD candidacy exam and in doing so received my MS in Chemical Engineering
--Was a graduate instructor in both the spring and the fall, earning an extra $2000
--Practically taught the fall class myself
--Went 8 of 8 in graduate student recruiting in the spring
--Started working out and I've lost close to 50 pounds so far
--No major car repairs, no accidents, no break ins
--EDIT: Came up with the $$$ for a TiVo and to build a sweet new PC
To top it off, I've become friends with a really cool girl, and I'm hoping to take it further, but even if it doesn't happen, I've made a really cool friend.
:beer: Here is to hoping that 2005 is an even better year for everyone!!!
Ryan
HardcoreRobot
Lifer
- Nov 7, 2000
- 16,403
- 3
- 81
same. I think it all smoothed out by the end of this year.
-started out rocky,really bad
-got much better by end
-built my new computer (joseph is his name, and its spray painted on side)
-found out where I fit in it all
-filled my niche
~regarding 2005~
1.make it all work out
2.????
3.Profit!
BeauJangles
Lifer
- Aug 26, 2001
- 13,941
- 1
- 0
Broke up with my ex-girlfriend right at the beginning of January. I spent Jan - June trying to get over her - going out partying a lot, getting pretty drunk, a few hookups, nothing great. I had a great job over the summer while I was away from school. Came back to school and kicked arse during fall semester. All in all an okay year.
- 2004 was my first full year working after graduating college last June. This July I jumped past my entry level position, up a few levels to a web designer for a northern CA public university.
- Got out of major credit card debt and learned how to budget and save money!
- Had a good time in Vegas
Next year will be great, I'm making plans to purchase a house!
- Got out of major credit card debt and learned how to budget and save money!
- Had a good time in Vegas
Next year will be great, I'm making plans to purchase a house!
Good- lost 50 lbs., but gained 10-15 back
Good- had lasik surgery (massive headaches were
reduced in addition to pretty decent vision; the bad- lost the ability to cry, minor halo effect at night)
Bad- did a year of law school at night, waste of time and money
Bad- employment; just cannot find a decent job, came within a few weeks of bankruptcy, credit
is ruined at this point. 2.5 years out of grad school, live worse than when I was a student. For the first time
in my entire life, I could get fired (vs. laid off), just don't get along with my manager and supervisor (have been transfered to another area with different manager).
Bad- worked up to 3 jobs at a time while doing law school at night, used the money to buy a car, car was stolen 3 weeks ago, I'm now unable to leave town, travel, see my family, etc.
and this year was a MAJOR improvement on last year
Good- had lasik surgery (massive headaches were
reduced in addition to pretty decent vision; the bad- lost the ability to cry, minor halo effect at night)
Bad- did a year of law school at night, waste of time and money
Bad- employment; just cannot find a decent job, came within a few weeks of bankruptcy, credit
is ruined at this point. 2.5 years out of grad school, live worse than when I was a student. For the first time
in my entire life, I could get fired (vs. laid off), just don't get along with my manager and supervisor (have been transfered to another area with different manager).
Bad- worked up to 3 jobs at a time while doing law school at night, used the money to buy a car, car was stolen 3 weeks ago, I'm now unable to leave town, travel, see my family, etc.
and this year was a MAJOR improvement on last year
Well, overall I'd have to say that it's been decent. I've definitely matured a lot more as a person (moreso than in 2003) and it has given me an even better outlook on life. I am fully confident that 2005 will be a year for me to remember. I had one serious relationship that lasted all of 6 weeks, and probably would have lasted longer if it wasn't long-distance (no pun intended). Other than that the female department has been totally lacking, but like I said, 2005 will be a good year, I can feel it.
Low point: I had to leave Tucson AZ for Charlottesville VA
High Point: Finding a great house to rent made the low point a bit higher.
High Point: Finding a great house to rent made the low point a bit higher.
shed alot of debt this year, got back to basics, became a stay at home dad, bought and began remodeling a house, everyone I care about is healthy
pretty decent year, I must say
pretty decent year, I must say
First off, you stole my idea for a thread
Second, its been a great year:
-lost 30 lbs
-did ok in spring term.
-had the most amazing summer ever
-got a part time job when school started
-still waiting for marks, but I think I did average or slightly better.
Things I want to achieve in 05:
-Lose remaining weight (which will be hard, fscking cardio machine keeps breaking :|)
-start weight lifting
-find a good internship/co-op job - have money for the first time in my life
-have fun and enjoy life more (with the help of abovementioned money)
Second, its been a great year:
-lost 30 lbs
-did ok in spring term.
-had the most amazing summer ever
-got a part time job when school started
-still waiting for marks, but I think I did average or slightly better.
Things I want to achieve in 05:
-Lose remaining weight (which will be hard, fscking cardio machine keeps breaking :|)
-start weight lifting
-find a good internship/co-op job - have money for the first time in my life
-have fun and enjoy life more (with the help of abovementioned money)
-Graduated from college Dec. 21st 2003
-Moved from Indiana to Florida for a great job (Started Jan. 5th, 2004)
-Dealt with the whole ex-girlfriend from Chicago type thing
-Got over that sh!t - for good this time
-Making kick ass money in Florida working on Government contracts
-Bought my first car (2003 Honda Accord ex 6spd 2 door coupe)
-Bought a motorcycle
-Wrecked a motorcycle (not my fault)
-Bought a new motorcycle, and lots of gear
-Survived 2 direct hit hurricanes
-Met a new girl (things are going well)
-Got 2 of my best friends from Purdue jobs on my team.
-Pre-qualified for a house at the tender age of 23, less than 1 year out of college.
All in all, it went well. :beer::beer::beer::beer: Cheers to 2005
-Moved from Indiana to Florida for a great job (Started Jan. 5th, 2004)
-Dealt with the whole ex-girlfriend from Chicago type thing
-Got over that sh!t - for good this time
-Making kick ass money in Florida working on Government contracts
-Bought my first car (2003 Honda Accord ex 6spd 2 door coupe)
-Bought a motorcycle
-Wrecked a motorcycle (not my fault)
-Bought a new motorcycle, and lots of gear
-Survived 2 direct hit hurricanes
-Met a new girl (things are going well)
-Got 2 of my best friends from Purdue jobs on my team.
-Pre-qualified for a house at the tender age of 23, less than 1 year out of college.
All in all, it went well. :beer::beer::beer::beer: Cheers to 2005
Spikesoldier
Diamond Member
- Oct 15, 2001
- 6,766
- 0
- 0
lost 20 lbs via gym
had some lady hit my car +$3200
went skiing in breckenridge, colorado
basically fux0red my tranny trying to replace parts on it - DIY -$500
graduated from hs
went to korea next day (parents live in korea)
had fun for a while, decided to stay instead of visit
paid to get my stuff fedex'ed here (comp, clothes, etc) -$1200
started taking college courses here
started gambling - eventually lost everything, really screwed with my head, and effected a lot of things, including school
cant find a job
gained 40lbs (drinking alot)
shunned from family
friends abandon me
still cant find a job
$1.12 in the bank (i hope its still positive)
have a fux0r3d car back in the US, sitting on blocks (tires went flat)
little to no hope here
but i promised myself that 2005 will be a better year :thumbsup:
gonna start going to the gym again and stop gambling & drinking, and have a better aggressive attitude towards getting employed, and school.
had some lady hit my car +$3200
went skiing in breckenridge, colorado
basically fux0red my tranny trying to replace parts on it - DIY -$500
graduated from hs
went to korea next day (parents live in korea)
had fun for a while, decided to stay instead of visit
paid to get my stuff fedex'ed here (comp, clothes, etc) -$1200
started taking college courses here
started gambling - eventually lost everything, really screwed with my head, and effected a lot of things, including school
cant find a job
gained 40lbs (drinking alot)
shunned from family
friends abandon me
still cant find a job
$1.12 in the bank (i hope its still positive)
have a fux0r3d car back in the US, sitting on blocks (tires went flat)
little to no hope here
but i promised myself that 2005 will be a better year :thumbsup:
gonna start going to the gym again and stop gambling & drinking, and have a better aggressive attitude towards getting employed, and school.
It was a good year over all but I spent way too much time playing computer games (mostly UT2k4) instead of working.
Finally got Broadband
Played a lot of Red Orchestra (mod for UT2004) and I'm one of the top players.
Fell in love with Bittorrent
Downloaded loads of stuff, fell in love with Scrubs again
Finally got me some Stargate DVD's
Got a new GF (now of 10 months)
Went to Rome, twice.
Got an offer (I think) from Oxford University.
Got mostly top grades in my exams.
Passed my driving test
Turned 18.
Maintained my weight, still. Same for the last 3 or 4 years I think.
Discovered loads of new bands which I love (20+)
Not been too bad overall.
Played a lot of Red Orchestra (mod for UT2004) and I'm one of the top players.
Fell in love with Bittorrent
Downloaded loads of stuff, fell in love with Scrubs again
Finally got me some Stargate DVD's
Got a new GF (now of 10 months)
Went to Rome, twice.
Got an offer (I think) from Oxford University.
Got mostly top grades in my exams.
Passed my driving test
Turned 18.
Maintained my weight, still. Same for the last 3 or 4 years I think.
Discovered loads of new bands which I love (20+)
Not been too bad overall.
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