My OperaJobless computer that can't drive
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 1:15:23 AM
Okay, wow, I more or less am falling into the same rut I did before...with this blog. I made my first post, then pretty much forgot about it.
Okay, so what's been going on?
Well, I've been anticipating whether or not a job is going to pull through this Summer. Admittedly, my biggest set-back is my own laziness. Yes, I need money. And I am at least willing to put up with most forms of labor, except those that directly involve dealing with people. I don't know what it is, I just crack under that kind of pressure. Which is why, at the cafeteria I am good at making pizzas because I get to work out of sight and don't have to make contact with the people. I'm sure this is going to be a glaring flaw in the future, especially if I am to get into the Sociology field. But my other massive set-back is that I don't have my driver's license. Only really because I can not parallel park on the test...yeah. I failed twice, and that was over two years ago. I haven't really driven since then. I drove once after that, but only because I had to. So yeah...
Oh, this is also more or less following the fact that I am not living near the Boulevard like I thought I would be: some things didn't work out with the other party. Oh well. So now I'm home, very far from most of humanity. Or more specifically: far from job opportunities. I can still bike from place to place if I need to, but the most plausible job opportunity for me is about an hour away...on bike. Which wouldn't be a problem if not for the fact that a) I don't know how much longer my bike has left b) I have to ride mostly through flats and c) I have to ride BACK.
The money issue is one thing, which is actually not nearly as much of a problem as I was thinking it would be, thanks to my "saving up" last semester. Even boredom isn't that big of a deal. My real issue is my image in my family's eyes. I'm pretty sure they already look at me like a bum because I don't have my license, but on top of that, I'm unemployed. Sooooo...meh.
In other news, I bought a new computer: finally got myself a desktop. Since I won't be spending my money on rent, and too low in self-confidence to save up longer; I decided to invest in a computer. I got it cheap-ish for $646 from Dell. I have heard some less than favorable things about the quality of Dell products, but in my experience, it fulfills its function and I couldn't really ask for more. The main big thing for me, was that with a desktop: I CAN UPGRADE WHEN I WANT TO. I've had a laptop for sooooo long that I've been stuck wishing I could have something to improve it with, but all I could do was install more RAM...and since I maxed it out...I've been just been keeping it clean waiting for it to expire. I already ordered a new PSU and graphics card for my computer. I bought it pre-built with some basic stuff, so I could cut the price down, and but my preferred parts separately. It's become my personal project since it came in to make it kick more ass than my lap-top ever could: it already does. Not to get into the specific brands: I managed to get it with 8 GB of memory, a quad-core processor, and a 1 TB hard drive. Un-upgraded. I'm upgrading the PSU from a 300w to a 650w, which will help support my graphics which is being upgraded from 512MB memory to 1GB requiring a minimum of 450w. It's nice to know that my RAM can not go any higher with this current motherboard, because I don't feel like hunting down a new motherboard any time soon. Besides, I think I'll have a hard time finding something that will require more than 8GB anyways.
In the future I was thinking maybe I could invest in upgrading it to read blu-ray discs. Also, I was thinking about installing another hard drive, but not for storage: so I'd like to find a solid-state drive.
Provided a job comes in, or more specifically: money comes in, I'll be able to make those dreams a reality. Beyond that, are thoughts for another day.
What are my dreams for the future? My long-term plans for my life? To be able to know that food will be there if I need it or want it. To know that I will be able to sleep comfortably, and healthily. To know that I will be able to enjoy my time, however much of it I am allotted.
I am a simple person, and I do not envy the complexity of the real world. Dying young just means I don't have to grow old and watch my friends die around me.
-R
Okay, so what's been going on?
Well, I've been anticipating whether or not a job is going to pull through this Summer. Admittedly, my biggest set-back is my own laziness. Yes, I need money. And I am at least willing to put up with most forms of labor, except those that directly involve dealing with people. I don't know what it is, I just crack under that kind of pressure. Which is why, at the cafeteria I am good at making pizzas because I get to work out of sight and don't have to make contact with the people. I'm sure this is going to be a glaring flaw in the future, especially if I am to get into the Sociology field. But my other massive set-back is that I don't have my driver's license. Only really because I can not parallel park on the test...yeah. I failed twice, and that was over two years ago. I haven't really driven since then. I drove once after that, but only because I had to. So yeah...
Oh, this is also more or less following the fact that I am not living near the Boulevard like I thought I would be: some things didn't work out with the other party. Oh well. So now I'm home, very far from most of humanity. Or more specifically: far from job opportunities. I can still bike from place to place if I need to, but the most plausible job opportunity for me is about an hour away...on bike. Which wouldn't be a problem if not for the fact that a) I don't know how much longer my bike has left b) I have to ride mostly through flats and c) I have to ride BACK.
The money issue is one thing, which is actually not nearly as much of a problem as I was thinking it would be, thanks to my "saving up" last semester. Even boredom isn't that big of a deal. My real issue is my image in my family's eyes. I'm pretty sure they already look at me like a bum because I don't have my license, but on top of that, I'm unemployed. Sooooo...meh.
In other news, I bought a new computer: finally got myself a desktop. Since I won't be spending my money on rent, and too low in self-confidence to save up longer; I decided to invest in a computer. I got it cheap-ish for $646 from Dell. I have heard some less than favorable things about the quality of Dell products, but in my experience, it fulfills its function and I couldn't really ask for more. The main big thing for me, was that with a desktop: I CAN UPGRADE WHEN I WANT TO. I've had a laptop for sooooo long that I've been stuck wishing I could have something to improve it with, but all I could do was install more RAM...and since I maxed it out...I've been just been keeping it clean waiting for it to expire. I already ordered a new PSU and graphics card for my computer. I bought it pre-built with some basic stuff, so I could cut the price down, and but my preferred parts separately. It's become my personal project since it came in to make it kick more ass than my lap-top ever could: it already does. Not to get into the specific brands: I managed to get it with 8 GB of memory, a quad-core processor, and a 1 TB hard drive. Un-upgraded. I'm upgrading the PSU from a 300w to a 650w, which will help support my graphics which is being upgraded from 512MB memory to 1GB requiring a minimum of 450w. It's nice to know that my RAM can not go any higher with this current motherboard, because I don't feel like hunting down a new motherboard any time soon. Besides, I think I'll have a hard time finding something that will require more than 8GB anyways.
In the future I was thinking maybe I could invest in upgrading it to read blu-ray discs. Also, I was thinking about installing another hard drive, but not for storage: so I'd like to find a solid-state drive.
Provided a job comes in, or more specifically: money comes in, I'll be able to make those dreams a reality. Beyond that, are thoughts for another day.
What are my dreams for the future? My long-term plans for my life? To be able to know that food will be there if I need it or want it. To know that I will be able to sleep comfortably, and healthily. To know that I will be able to enjoy my time, however much of it I am allotted.
I am a simple person, and I do not envy the complexity of the real world. Dying young just means I don't have to grow old and watch my friends die around me.
-R
