Sometimes, I look at my life, and see some crazy soap opera.... and it's nuts, you know? I look at my family life, my friend life, my work life, my school life, and the times I spend myself, thinking really hard.... They all leave me feeling like I'm living a dream. Something that would be portrayed on the opposite side of a mirror. I guess growing up, even a few years ago, I never really thought too hard into this... then this thing hit me, something called self-realization. One day out of the blue, I started reading into myself, which I guess now, is what leads me to write in here, and with no school to take up my days, I have lots of time to think, feel and write.
Let me reflect back on the comment about the soap opera. The more I think about it, the more I feel like my life is being filmed for someone, so they can get their fill of drama. Let me just give you the basics so you can see where I'm coming from. All of my [immediate] family either lives overseas (Italy) or is scattered all over North America, with the greatest density in Ontario. Everyone is pretty much close together with everyone but us. We are the only ones in Nova Scotia, and I guess that no matter where we have lived, it's pretty much been us, and just us all alone. Social rejects, if you will. I don't really understand the whole story, but I get the idea that part of it (on my dad's side) is the cultural barrier (on my mom's side). I could be wrong, so don't quote me. Either way, no matter what the reason, we really never kept in close contact with my dad's side, other than my grandmother and aunt, who I have always had some sort of a special bond with. Sometimes, I come to believe that I'm her 're-incarnation' though that wouldn't work because she is still alive... but you know what I mean, separated (by time and space) Siamese twins, it's kinda cool and eerie at the same time, to think that someone hears you and knows things about you, and you didn't even talk about them before. Anyways, back on topic... I guess that most of the issues happened before my time, and I may never really understand them, but this is where we are. My aunt lives in the west coast, Oregon, my grandmother and her husband live in Toronto, and my grandfather and his wife, well I'm not really sure where they are, Florida maybe... I don't know, the last time I saw him was at least 3 years ago, if not more... I'm not sure how fond of us he [they] are. My grandmother and father have finally, somewhat ended the feud between them, but who knows how long that will last. My aunt simply lives a life apart from any of us (my family - mom, dad, brother and sisters), and has a lot going on, and I can appreciate that, because that is life.
On the other hand, my mom's family is just simply too far away, and I guess that's just as sad. We visited them over the winter break, and it was a nice feeling to know that we had so much family near by, basically within walking distance. No matter though, there is still something that makes me feel like we are just intruding, and are really more a bother than it's worth to them. Like a reject, or like something is missing. I guess it's just the style of life that's different, who knows though.
Anyway, I guess I should try to make a point here...
I guess what I'm trying to say, in a nutshell, is that sometimes I wish I could have everyone all in one place. I have friends that have most or all of their family so close by, and they just take it for granted... and I guess sometimes, I'm kinda jealous. Maybe all the events that have happened is what scares me when I think about losing my family [mom, dad, brother and sisters] as I get older. I observe other people's families, and see how everyone just seems to drift apart, and I don't want that to happen to me too... I guess in some ways, I need them, and maybe, they need me too, but who knows.
I guess that the only time I'll get my wish is whenever it's my turn to walk down that isle... the day that will be the start of my own family, which is another scary thought, for another long night.
A bientot
Rebecca
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
-There's Nothing Left, We're Just A Shadow Of What We Used To Be-
-There's Nothing Left, We're Just a Shadow Of What We Used To Be-
-Simple Plan
I think that this has to be one of my most favorite lyrics, from my favorite band. Before you start giving me funny looks, read the words in the lyrics, one by one. Now, doesn't that strike you as relevant in some way, shape or form, right in your own life? Think about it... it's about change, it about growing apart, but there is still something there, just like a shadow. I guess it's kinda morbid, but I find it kind of comforting that I'm not the only one that has felt like this... they just put it in words. Now, if you read the rest of the lyrics, you'll find out that the song, Holding On, is about not losing the relationship, and all the memories keep them 'holding on'. Now, before anyone starts barking up my tree, I want to make it clear that this isn't the way I feel about my relationship at all. More so, my friendships, and the people I have left behind, moving or otherwise. I also look at any of my friends and family that have been divorced, especially my boyfriend's, because I have so many questions to ask. The most common that I ask is; "How can they talk about each other, with out hurting inside?" I don't know, all I know is that those people will always be part of their memories... like a shadow. That also goes for their kids and the people around them, they remember and feel the shadows too. I don't know, sometimes I wonder about things that have no relevance to me, and I think about them too hard.
Either way, I guess it's something for people to think about, to be sure that life is lived to the fullest. Make sure that all ends are tied, and that you aren't missing out in anything in life, including not making 'shadows' of the people that mean a lot to you, now, and that will always be in your memories, no matter what.
A bientot
Rebecca
-Simple Plan
I think that this has to be one of my most favorite lyrics, from my favorite band. Before you start giving me funny looks, read the words in the lyrics, one by one. Now, doesn't that strike you as relevant in some way, shape or form, right in your own life? Think about it... it's about change, it about growing apart, but there is still something there, just like a shadow. I guess it's kinda morbid, but I find it kind of comforting that I'm not the only one that has felt like this... they just put it in words. Now, if you read the rest of the lyrics, you'll find out that the song, Holding On, is about not losing the relationship, and all the memories keep them 'holding on'. Now, before anyone starts barking up my tree, I want to make it clear that this isn't the way I feel about my relationship at all. More so, my friendships, and the people I have left behind, moving or otherwise. I also look at any of my friends and family that have been divorced, especially my boyfriend's, because I have so many questions to ask. The most common that I ask is; "How can they talk about each other, with out hurting inside?" I don't know, all I know is that those people will always be part of their memories... like a shadow. That also goes for their kids and the people around them, they remember and feel the shadows too. I don't know, sometimes I wonder about things that have no relevance to me, and I think about them too hard.
Either way, I guess it's something for people to think about, to be sure that life is lived to the fullest. Make sure that all ends are tied, and that you aren't missing out in anything in life, including not making 'shadows' of the people that mean a lot to you, now, and that will always be in your memories, no matter what.
A bientot
Rebecca
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
-Live Like You Were Dying-
This year has been pretty terrible for young deaths. Everyone knows of the kids that vanished and were found, dead later. But then, there are also the deaths that no one really hears about, except the family and friends of that person. Just today, my mother was telling me about our church's secretary, and her painful loss. He son died a few days ago, died of a heart attack in his sleep. He was only 31. That had me starting to think... I'm only 11 years younger than he is, and he still had his life ahead of him, and was getting married in a few months time. It's really a scary thought. That also got me thinking about the people that I care for around me, and their safety. It worries me, to get a phone call about my parents, my boyfriend, or any of either of our families or really, anyone that we are close to. I thought about what we are all so prone to, how the rate of sickness and diseases have increased so rapidly, and wonder if this is a place I would want my own children to grow up and live in. Really though, it's quite a plateful that we'll have to deal with later on.
I thought about everyone that means a lot to me, and it was a painful thought, but I thought of what I would do if I lost them. It would be painful to go on without them because they all have a very important roll in my life, and the lives around them.
Unfortunately, and maybe this sounds mean and cold-hearted, but I think we brought all this pain and suffering upon us. From what we have done to the Earth, to what we do to ourselves, whether that is eating poorly, or drinking, or smoking (including hard drugs)...I think it's hard to say that we deserve anything less... I'm not saying, by any means, that I'm better than anyone, because I do all the same things as any average person. However, I do also think about the future, and what may very well happen, well, what is bound to happen someday. It scares me, like any other 20 year old, the unknown is a scary place.
I guess the answer is really just to life like it was your last day. In some ways, I guess I do too. For 20, I've done quite a bit, and for the little accomplishments I have succeeded in, I am quite proud. I just hope that people slow down every once in a while, and just be grateful for what you do have, and not think about what you don't. Who knows, it may be your last day tomorrow too. Don't you want to live the fullest?
A bientot.
Rebecca
I thought about everyone that means a lot to me, and it was a painful thought, but I thought of what I would do if I lost them. It would be painful to go on without them because they all have a very important roll in my life, and the lives around them.
Unfortunately, and maybe this sounds mean and cold-hearted, but I think we brought all this pain and suffering upon us. From what we have done to the Earth, to what we do to ourselves, whether that is eating poorly, or drinking, or smoking (including hard drugs)...I think it's hard to say that we deserve anything less... I'm not saying, by any means, that I'm better than anyone, because I do all the same things as any average person. However, I do also think about the future, and what may very well happen, well, what is bound to happen someday. It scares me, like any other 20 year old, the unknown is a scary place.
I guess the answer is really just to life like it was your last day. In some ways, I guess I do too. For 20, I've done quite a bit, and for the little accomplishments I have succeeded in, I am quite proud. I just hope that people slow down every once in a while, and just be grateful for what you do have, and not think about what you don't. Who knows, it may be your last day tomorrow too. Don't you want to live the fullest?
A bientot.
Rebecca
Thursday, April 17, 2008
-Pre-Workshop Success-
So, about a week ago, Chris and I had a mini, pre-workshop with about 10 of the ladies from women unlimited, and it was a blast!
Now, from my perspective, and having a lack of female interaction this year, in a way, these few hours were a little overwhelming but comforting all at the same time. Before I get to that though, let me tell you a little bit about what the workshop was about...
Let's go back a bit to get the whole picture here... so, about 2 months ago, Chris was approached with (another) teaching opportunity by Lynn MacKinlay of the program Women Unlimited (Just some background on Women Unlimited... This is a program dedicated to women who have completed high school or the equivalent, and never got a chance to get to get a real career. This program focuses on careers that aren't traditional to women, mostly the trades and technology.). Of course, Chris jumped right into the idea, and asked me to come along for the ride, and I also agreed with high hopes and complete enthusiasm. And our journey started there. Anyways, back to the meat of the story, Lynn came in one day and mentioned that she realized that there were a few women with very limited computer skill, if any at all. This is when the 'pre-workshop' idea was conceived. We decided on April 9th, and it would last about 5 hours.
Now that you know what was going on, let's get back to the story.
My day started at about 9 ish, and as I walked into the school, I saw, by chance, the group of ladies that would soon be the group I'd be teaching. This totally got me stoked! Normally, when I know I have to be teaching or standing up in front of people, I get the jitters, but I was just totally on fire! I also had a presentation earlier that morning in one of my classes, but I was totally excited and wasn't nervous for that either. So, after a little bit of a wait, and a SAAD (System Analysis and Design) presentation which went well, it was off to Chris' office to get everything worked out and ready.
Eleven o'clock, and the 10 ladies start trickling in, and that's when I started to get nervous. Unlike most times, this time, I took a deep breath and did what I had to do, and it was a blast! These ladies had a lot of energy and lots of spunk, and that alone kept me on my toes. The only 'spunk' I'm used to hearing are the crazy cracks the guys like to make. Now, before I get in trouble, I'm not in anyway putting the guys down, because I have a blast with them, but it's kind of nice to feel a whole lot of 'estrogen' in the room, and get some 'girlie' back into you.
I think my favorite part of the day was lunch (the food was awesome, but that wasn't the reason, lol), because I got a real feel for what these ladies were like. For a good part of the lunch break, down in the Women Unlimited classroom, I just sat and listened to what the ladies had to say, most to each other, but they took me in like one of their own in no time. We all talked and carried on and had an awesome time. They all had such interesting stories, and their lives have been all pretty hard, which made me feel pretty lucky for having what I have. Even though they had all had it rough, the were probably some of the nicest people that you could have met. They really had a good grasp about what a 'bad time' was and knew how to smile at the good times. They really taught me something that day, always be thankful for what you have, and strive and work hard for the things that you don't.
I seriously can't wait until May to host the actual workshop! It's going to be a blast! Wish me luck!
A Bientot!
Now, from my perspective, and having a lack of female interaction this year, in a way, these few hours were a little overwhelming but comforting all at the same time. Before I get to that though, let me tell you a little bit about what the workshop was about...
Let's go back a bit to get the whole picture here... so, about 2 months ago, Chris was approached with (another) teaching opportunity by Lynn MacKinlay of the program Women Unlimited (Just some background on Women Unlimited... This is a program dedicated to women who have completed high school or the equivalent, and never got a chance to get to get a real career. This program focuses on careers that aren't traditional to women, mostly the trades and technology.). Of course, Chris jumped right into the idea, and asked me to come along for the ride, and I also agreed with high hopes and complete enthusiasm. And our journey started there. Anyways, back to the meat of the story, Lynn came in one day and mentioned that she realized that there were a few women with very limited computer skill, if any at all. This is when the 'pre-workshop' idea was conceived. We decided on April 9th, and it would last about 5 hours.
Now that you know what was going on, let's get back to the story.
My day started at about 9 ish, and as I walked into the school, I saw, by chance, the group of ladies that would soon be the group I'd be teaching. This totally got me stoked! Normally, when I know I have to be teaching or standing up in front of people, I get the jitters, but I was just totally on fire! I also had a presentation earlier that morning in one of my classes, but I was totally excited and wasn't nervous for that either. So, after a little bit of a wait, and a SAAD (System Analysis and Design) presentation which went well, it was off to Chris' office to get everything worked out and ready.
Eleven o'clock, and the 10 ladies start trickling in, and that's when I started to get nervous. Unlike most times, this time, I took a deep breath and did what I had to do, and it was a blast! These ladies had a lot of energy and lots of spunk, and that alone kept me on my toes. The only 'spunk' I'm used to hearing are the crazy cracks the guys like to make. Now, before I get in trouble, I'm not in anyway putting the guys down, because I have a blast with them, but it's kind of nice to feel a whole lot of 'estrogen' in the room, and get some 'girlie' back into you.
I think my favorite part of the day was lunch (the food was awesome, but that wasn't the reason, lol), because I got a real feel for what these ladies were like. For a good part of the lunch break, down in the Women Unlimited classroom, I just sat and listened to what the ladies had to say, most to each other, but they took me in like one of their own in no time. We all talked and carried on and had an awesome time. They all had such interesting stories, and their lives have been all pretty hard, which made me feel pretty lucky for having what I have. Even though they had all had it rough, the were probably some of the nicest people that you could have met. They really had a good grasp about what a 'bad time' was and knew how to smile at the good times. They really taught me something that day, always be thankful for what you have, and strive and work hard for the things that you don't.
I seriously can't wait until May to host the actual workshop! It's going to be a blast! Wish me luck!
A Bientot!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Confab - The Socialy Responsible
*ACK! Sorry for this taking so long... I got that horrible flu like thing that's been going around, and I have been just out of it for the past week, so let me get this started asap ^^;*
*EDIT: Sorry for all the spelling errors >_< I can't believe I posted so many of them! They are all corrected now. Sorry again!*
First of all...
Confab: n. A casual talk; short for confabulation.
And that is basically what I'm going to do here in this blog entry, discuss the workshop that Chris, Lee and I went to a week ago at Saint Mary's University.
So here is my take of our day... in a rather large nutshell...
Well, as 'our' day started last Tuesday, 'my' experience started about two weeks prior, just before March Break. I'll tell you, I jumped on the opportunity to do something new and different, and not only did I jumped the opportunity, I pretty much knocked it over and drug it along with me. I so stoked, I hoped that March Break would end so that Tuesday would come faster, and I'll tell you, it didn't come near fast enough! So, now that I splurged on that one, I'll start on my take of the actual day.
So, not only did Tuesday not come fast enough, when it did come, our transportation didn't... of course, right? When you really want something, and are totally anticipating it, it never seems to come, just like that pot on the stove. Anyways, we finally got there, just as registration was finishing up, and everyone was heading into the auditorium to listen to our first speakers. Perfect timing!
Our first presentation was delivered by Jeff and Debora Moore from Just Us! coffee. They discussed their business of free trade coffees and recently expanded to other beverages and sweets. Before I expand here, I just want to clear up free trade. Fair trade is a set of standards so that producers were treated identically, for both the workers, the environment and the people. In other words, when you buy a free trade product, you know that everything that was implemented in producing it for purchase was done in an honest and fair manner, to everyone, from the labourer to the workers who, in this case, brews the coffee and puts it in your cup. Another point I found quite interesting is that when they started this, they never really planned on becoming a business so to speak. They just wanted to do something with coffee and fair trade. I think that their success as a business just goes to show that good people (that being honest and fair people), can be just as successful and just as well recognized as any other company, but not only that, they are also look highly upon, and thought of as role models for anyone and everyone.
Our next speaker, Lynn Patterson, who is with the Royal Bank of Canada, came in to talk about being socially responsible as a company. Personally, I had a bit of trouble relating directly to her topic, but I definitely learned some interesting tidbits about companies, banks and some of what goes on behind the scenes in relation to being socially responsible. What I found to be the most interesting in her speech was the Socially Responsible Investments (SRI), what they were and how they were analysed. I also didn't realize that investments made to certain companies, that include, but aren't limited to, tobacco, alcohol and pornography were all investments that were actually frowned upon by other companies and banks, and cause SRI ratings to drop. Specifically speaking, the example that Lynn provided us with was with the Rain forest Action Network, and CITI banks. 
The goal of the Rain forest Action Network (www.ran.org) is to attempt to save the environment by deteriorating banks and other stakeholders to put their money into non green companies. The example Lynn gave us with CITI banks, were pretty hard core. The campaigns were to get CITI banks as well as the Bank of America to stop contributing to the investment of coal mining, because of it's dirty nature, and how its burning is not healthy for the environment. However, as extreme as they were though, they were all non-violent, and legal. The other thing that I felt I could relate to was when Lynn mentioned how consumers don't just trust anyone with their money, however, they do trust the person "over the counter" who they hand their money to... kind of like what I do at Sobeys. Another cool point I took to is that people are starting to take charge and have an opinion on what is right and what is wrong, such as what investments companies should be making, and if they should support companions that invest in those 'taboo' companies. It's kind of impressive to see that more and more people are starting to see that caring for the environment and the people who work for little pay, because it really is up to us to look at this and try and fix it. We are the 'developed' countries, and in my opinion, it is up to us to try and help as much as we can. To demonstrate how RBC is contributing to the 'right causes', Lynn explained the RBC Bluewater fund (www.rbc.com/bluewater), as well as their methods of reducing waste including some of these factors; reducing paper energy by offering online statements and bills rather than on paper, working on getting to the point of having 'paperless' offices, as well as not offering bottled water at meetings (where applicable, due to different standards in countries for filtering water). Pretty impressive really, because looking at this, makes me kind of 'proud' in a sense to call RBC, 'My Bank'.
Our next session was the breakout secession which was given to us by the CEO of Etruscan, Gerry McConnell. Etruscan is a mining company that is based right here in Nova Scotia. As we were told, Etruscan had a very humble beginning, so humble in fact, that this is the first time in 20 years that they have been getting any real profit from their mining expeditions. With Etruscan, doing the right thing wasn't something they were pressured to do, nor was it a requirement, they just felt that they realized that if their workers were happy, they actually enjoyed their work, and did a better job. This turned into helping out the communities by making not only the workers lives better, but the women and the children who lived in that community. This included projects like building school, getting wells brought closer so that children, particularly the girls, could also attend school, and building medical centres for the villages. Personally, I can see how this would make the people feel, how it really makes them feel as though they deserve this as much as anyone else does. It's also nice to see that a local business is able to lend a hand where it's needed, out in the third world. There was also a hand lent from the Dartmouth Rotary, another local organization, for all the building. But again, it's nice to see people in our own community working on making sure that just because we use the resources, we make sure to treat everyone with equal respect.
The final speech was the Keynote given by Mickey McDonald. He was the former owner of DownEast Mobile. His beginnings were really humble, and his mother was his greatest idol, which is really nice to see. His talk was really about how money really doesn't equal success, and how to treat your competition, but most importantly, if you really want it and you work for it, you are going to get it. Basically, his talk was about some important notes, that everyone should have as part of their morals. So I'll basically quote him here, just in point form, because really, the elaboration is right in the points, and like I said, should really be part of every person's moral;
1. Attitude is an important factor of your personal success
2. You learn more when you listen then when you talk
3. Treating customers with the respect that they deserve
4. Be sure to be honest with you customers.
5. Know when to hold them, and know when to fold them. Playing your cards right is important.
6. Customers trust the people 'behind the counter' because they wouldn't hand their hard earned money to anyone, especially someone they don't trust.
7. Always promote your company, never look back.
8. Know how to deal with your competition, know how to push their buttons, in the most polite way(s) possible.
9. Always give back to community what you took out from it. This will make your business successful beyond compare.
So there we are, an awesome day, full of awesome people, and it took all this time to post, which again, I'm really sorry about. I'm totally happy that I got this opportunity to go and hear what all these successful people had to say. It's also nice to know that there are still people in the world that do care about the things most of us don't think about everyday. Anyways, I hope I get another opportunity like this again soon because I really did learn a whole lot!
A bientot!
Rebecca
*EDIT: Sorry for all the spelling errors >_< I can't believe I posted so many of them! They are all corrected now. Sorry again!*
First of all...
Confab: n. A casual talk; short for confabulation.
And that is basically what I'm going to do here in this blog entry, discuss the workshop that Chris, Lee and I went to a week ago at Saint Mary's University.
So here is my take of our day... in a rather large nutshell...
Well, as 'our' day started last Tuesday, 'my' experience started about two weeks prior, just before March Break. I'll tell you, I jumped on the opportunity to do something new and different, and not only did I jumped the opportunity, I pretty much knocked it over and drug it along with me. I so stoked, I hoped that March Break would end so that Tuesday would come faster, and I'll tell you, it didn't come near fast enough! So, now that I splurged on that one, I'll start on my take of the actual day.
So, not only did Tuesday not come fast enough, when it did come, our transportation didn't... of course, right? When you really want something, and are totally anticipating it, it never seems to come, just like that pot on the stove. Anyways, we finally got there, just as registration was finishing up, and everyone was heading into the auditorium to listen to our first speakers. Perfect timing!
Our first presentation was delivered by Jeff and Debora Moore from Just Us! coffee. They discussed their business of free trade coffees and recently expanded to other beverages and sweets. Before I expand here, I just want to clear up free trade. Fair trade is a set of standards so that producers were treated identically, for both the workers, the environment and the people. In other words, when you buy a free trade product, you know that everything that was implemented in producing it for purchase was done in an honest and fair manner, to everyone, from the labourer to the workers who, in this case, brews the coffee and puts it in your cup. Another point I found quite interesting is that when they started this, they never really planned on becoming a business so to speak. They just wanted to do something with coffee and fair trade. I think that their success as a business just goes to show that good people (that being honest and fair people), can be just as successful and just as well recognized as any other company, but not only that, they are also look highly upon, and thought of as role models for anyone and everyone. 
Our next speaker, Lynn Patterson, who is with the Royal Bank of Canada, came in to talk about being socially responsible as a company. Personally, I had a bit of trouble relating directly to her topic, but I definitely learned some interesting tidbits about companies, banks and some of what goes on behind the scenes in relation to being socially responsible. What I found to be the most interesting in her speech was the Socially Responsible Investments (SRI), what they were and how they were analysed. I also didn't realize that investments made to certain companies, that include, but aren't limited to, tobacco, alcohol and pornography were all investments that were actually frowned upon by other companies and banks, and cause SRI ratings to drop. Specifically speaking, the example that Lynn provided us with was with the Rain forest Action Network, and CITI banks. 
The goal of the Rain forest Action Network (www.ran.org) is to attempt to save the environment by deteriorating banks and other stakeholders to put their money into non green companies. The example Lynn gave us with CITI banks, were pretty hard core. The campaigns were to get CITI banks as well as the Bank of America to stop contributing to the investment of coal mining, because of it's dirty nature, and how its burning is not healthy for the environment. However, as extreme as they were though, they were all non-violent, and legal. The other thing that I felt I could relate to was when Lynn mentioned how consumers don't just trust anyone with their money, however, they do trust the person "over the counter" who they hand their money to... kind of like what I do at Sobeys. Another cool point I took to is that people are starting to take charge and have an opinion on what is right and what is wrong, such as what investments companies should be making, and if they should support companions that invest in those 'taboo' companies. It's kind of impressive to see that more and more people are starting to see that caring for the environment and the people who work for little pay, because it really is up to us to look at this and try and fix it. We are the 'developed' countries, and in my opinion, it is up to us to try and help as much as we can. To demonstrate how RBC is contributing to the 'right causes', Lynn explained the RBC Bluewater fund (www.rbc.com/bluewater), as well as their methods of reducing waste including some of these factors; reducing paper energy by offering online statements and bills rather than on paper, working on getting to the point of having 'paperless' offices, as well as not offering bottled water at meetings (where applicable, due to different standards in countries for filtering water). Pretty impressive really, because looking at this, makes me kind of 'proud' in a sense to call RBC, 'My Bank'.
Our next session was the breakout secession which was given to us by the CEO of Etruscan, Gerry McConnell. Etruscan is a mining company that is based right here in Nova Scotia. As we were told, Etruscan had a very humble beginning, so humble in fact, that this is the first time in 20 years that they have been getting any real profit from their mining expeditions. With Etruscan, doing the right thing wasn't something they were pressured to do, nor was it a requirement, they just felt that they realized that if their workers were happy, they actually enjoyed their work, and did a better job. This turned into helping out the communities by making not only the workers lives better, but the women and the children who lived in that community. This included projects like building school, getting wells brought closer so that children, particularly the girls, could also attend school, and building medical centres for the villages. Personally, I can see how this would make the people feel, how it really makes them feel as though they deserve this as much as anyone else does. It's also nice to see that a local business is able to lend a hand where it's needed, out in the third world. There was also a hand lent from the Dartmouth Rotary, another local organization, for all the building. But again, it's nice to see people in our own community working on making sure that just because we use the resources, we make sure to treat everyone with equal respect.The final speech was the Keynote given by Mickey McDonald. He was the former owner of DownEast Mobile. His beginnings were really humble, and his mother was his greatest idol, which is really nice to see. His talk was really about how money really doesn't equal success, and how to treat your competition, but most importantly, if you really want it and you work for it, you are going to get it. Basically, his talk was about some important notes, that everyone should have as part of their morals. So I'll basically quote him here, just in point form, because really, the elaboration is right in the points, and like I said, should really be part of every person's moral;
1. Attitude is an important factor of your personal success
2. You learn more when you listen then when you talk
3. Treating customers with the respect that they deserve
4. Be sure to be honest with you customers.
5. Know when to hold them, and know when to fold them. Playing your cards right is important.
6. Customers trust the people 'behind the counter' because they wouldn't hand their hard earned money to anyone, especially someone they don't trust.
7. Always promote your company, never look back.
8. Know how to deal with your competition, know how to push their buttons, in the most polite way(s) possible.
9. Always give back to community what you took out from it. This will make your business successful beyond compare.
So there we are, an awesome day, full of awesome people, and it took all this time to post, which again, I'm really sorry about. I'm totally happy that I got this opportunity to go and hear what all these successful people had to say. It's also nice to know that there are still people in the world that do care about the things most of us don't think about everyday. Anyways, I hope I get another opportunity like this again soon because I really did learn a whole lot!
A bientot!
Rebecca
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
-Getting H'er Done-
Okay, so here we go....
*This install follows the specs that Chris asked for on his Final Semester Project. I'm just doing this so that I can get my thought out on 'paper' because right now, they are really jumbled.*
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Unattended Install of Windows XP Professional w/SP2 for Virtual PC:
1. To start, we're going to put the original Windows XP CD .iso into the virtual drive. This is going to load and bring you up a "Welcome Screen" that askes you a bunch of questions. Feel free to just hit exit on the bottom left hand corner. We won't be using this.
2. Next, you're going to open you C drive and you're going to make a new folder. I called mine XPCD, so I'd remember what it was.
3. Now, you're going to go back to 'My Computer' and look for your D drive. This should still have your CD in it. If not, then just re-mount it.
4. Here is the important part, you're going to right click on the icon that looks like a box with a CD on the side, and you're going to right click it and then click Explore.
*IMPORTANT* Be sure to right click it and click Explore. Double clicking the icon will cause it to open, asking you if you want to Upgrade or install Windows over top of the current verion. If this happens, just click the 'X' on the top of the window and quit.
5. Now that you can see the contents of the CD, you're going to select them all, either by highlighting them with your mouse, or by selecting Crtl + A.
6. Next, you're going to copy them over to the new folder you made in your C drive. It'll take a few minutes, so take a breather because you're gonna need it.
7. Now that that's all done copying over, you're going to find the executable setupmgr.exe. To do this, you're going to go into the copy of the XP you just finished, and you're going to open the folder. Now inside the folder, the one I named XPCD, you're going to locate the SUPPORT file folder and open it.
8. Inside this folder, there is another folder, TOOLS. Open that.
9. Within this folder, there is a .CAB file called DEPLOY.CAB. Its icon will look like one for a zipped file. Double click that to open it.
10. Inside this .CAB file, you will see the setupmgr.exe. Right click the icon, and copy it. Paste it to the desk top.
11. Next, you're going to close all the windows you have opened, and you're going to double click on the setupmgr.exe that you just pasted to your desktop. One of those wonderful Wizards are going to pop up, so just answer to its prompts with the following information:
* The first screen that comes up is going to be the screen that tell you what this wonderful wizard does. If this is your first time, you may want to read it. if not, then just click the next button.
* Next question it's going to ask you is what you'd like to do, we're going to choose is "Create New".
* Next question it's going to ask is what type of install you are looking to preform. We're going to choose "Unattened Install".
* Next, it's going to ask you for what Operating System you want to create this install for, so we're going to select Windows XP Professional.
* Next, it's going to come up with some more options on the type of interation you want to have with the computer. We're going to use "Fully Automated"
* Next question, it's going to ask you how you want this to be preformed. We're going to tell it to "Set up from CD".
* Lastly, you're going to have to agree to the EULA. Just check the little box on the left and click 'Next'.
12. Now that that's all chosen, you're going to have to go through and input the all the information that is required, when prompted:
* First, it's going to ask for your name. Use you're full (real) name. I used mine, Rebecca Bullock.
* Next, it's going to ask you for your Organization. For reasons of this project, I put in NSCC, but it could be anything that relates to what you're doing. After that's selected, click 'Next'
* Next, it's going to ask you about colours and the screen. For these settings, set Colours: Use Windows Default, Screen Area: 1024 x768 and Refresh frequency: 85hz. Click 'Next'.
* Change your time zone to one that is relevant to you. Mine is set to Time Zone: (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time (Canada). Click 'Next'.
* It's now going to ask you for a valid product key. Enter that and then click 'Next'.
* The next thing is the computer's name. For the sake of this project, I used my last name, Bullock. Click 'Next'
* The next requirement is the Administrator password. Make sure it's something that you'll remember. Along with this password, you're going to ask it to encrypt it for you. To do this, check off the little box, and keep going. Doing this will encrypt you password in your answer file. Click 'Next'
* Next setting is the Network components. Just add the 'typical' settings (default) and continue on by clicking 'Next'.
* Next is the Workgroup and Domain settings. I did this a little differently then most of the people I talked to for this project. I didn't add the domain for the install, but after the fact. So, for argument's sake, we're going to do it that way so as not to confuse anyone, including myself. So, when is prompt comes up, select the 'Workgroup' option, and enter a workgroup if it applies to you. For this project, we were asked to use OSYSFP.
* For this step, we're going to skip some of the prompts and go straight to Regional Settings. I used the 'Customize' Option and clicked on the 'Custom' button on the right hand side of the window. I chose English (Canada) for all 3 prompts.
* Lastly for this Wizard are the Languages. For that, I chose Western Europe and the United States option.
* So that concludes the Wizard, so just click the finish button. This will open a text file called Unattended.txt. This is your answer file.
13. This is the fun part now of the entire pre-installation process. We're going to go through the answer file to add and remove components that are speculated in the project sheet. Before we can do this though, we need a resource that has all the options that can be put into the answer key. This is when the ref.chm file comes in handy. This file is found in the same location as the setupmgr.exe was, SUPPORT/TOOLS/DEPLOY.CAB/ref.chm.
14. So here we go....
* In [Data] : AutoPartition=1, MsDosInitiated="0" UnattendedInstall="Yes"
* In [Unattended]: UnattendMode=FullUnattended, OemSkipEula=Yes, OemPreinstall=No,
TargetPath=\WINDOWS, Repartition=Yes, WaitForReboot=No, KeyboardLayout=Us, AutoActivate=Yes, UnattendSwitch=Yes, DUDisable=No
* In [GuiUnatteneded]: AdminPassword=aad3b435b51404eeaad3b435b51404eea1037b20cfffdb32cca461d7898dea8d, EncryptedAdminPassword=Yes, OEMSkipRegional=1, TimeZone=50, OemSkipWelcome=1
* In [UserData]: ProductKey=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX, FullName="Rebecca Bullock", OrgName="NSCC", ComputerName=Bullock
* In [Display]: Xresolution=1024, YResolution=768, Vrefresh=85
* In [TapiLocation]: CountryCode=107
* In [RegionalSetting]: LanguageGroup=1, SystemLocale=00001009, UserLocale=00001009, InputLocale=1009:00000409
* In [Identification]: JoinWorkgroup=OSYSFP
* In [Networking]: InstallDefaultComponents=Yes
* In [NetAdapters]: Adapter1=params.Adapter1
* In [params.Adapter1]: INFID=*
* In [NetClients]: MS_MSClient=params.MS_MSClient
* In [NetServices]: MS_SERVER=params.MS_SERVER
* In [NetProtocols]: MS_TCPIP=params.MS_TCPIP
* In [params.MS_TCPIP]: DNS=Yes, UseDomainNameDevolution=No, EnableLMHosts=Yes, AdapterSections=params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter1
* In [params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter1]: SpecificTo=Adapter1, DHCP=Yes, WINS=No, NetBIOSOptions=0
* In [Components]: Freecell = Off, Hearts = Off, Minesweeper = Off, Msnexplr = Off, Pinball = Off, Solitaire = Off, Spider = Off, Zonegames = Off, Iis_common = On
* In [StartupOptions]: ScreenResolutionCheck = 0
*IMPORTANT* Some of the options that are listed here may already be defaults when you first open the answer file. If not, then just add them in.
15. So, now that that is completed, you are going to check it over and then you are going to save it as Winnt.sif file. To do this, go to 'File' and 'Save As' , change the name and suffix from Unattended.txt to Winnt.sif and make sure that before you save it, you chose the option of 'All Files' underneath where you write the file name is.
*IMPORTANT* If you don't chose the 'All Files' choice, the file will save as Winnt.sif.txt and won't be useable.
16. Now here is the important part that makes the regular install CD a super, unattended install CD. You're going to take the file that you just created (Winnt.sif), and copy and paste it into the i386 file folder in the copy of the CD that you made, XPCD.
17. Now, you are going to take this wonderful mess of folders and re-compile it into an .iso file. We're going to use nLite for this.
18. With nLite, you're going to start it up and basically follow the prompts.
* You're going to start by chosing the language you want to work with. English is the default, so just click 'Next'.
* Now, you're going to browse for your folder, XPCD and select it. Click 'Next' and let it check it over then click 'Next'.
* Skip over the next part by clicking 'Next'.
* Next, the task selection. You're simply going to chose 'Bootable CD' and click 'Next'.
* Now you're going to name your CD and click 'Create ISO'. Then there is a bit of a wait.
* Once it's finished creating the .iso file, save it to an external location and click finish.
19. Now that that's all done, it's time to mount it. So, we are going to start off by creating a new virtual PC (this can be found on my older post on how to install xubuntu on Virtual PC).
20. So once the new version of Virtual PC is created, you're going to mount your new boot disk, and voilà! The installation will start and complete on its own.
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Hopefully that comes into use for someone :) Good Luck!
à bientot!
*This install follows the specs that Chris asked for on his Final Semester Project. I'm just doing this so that I can get my thought out on 'paper' because right now, they are really jumbled.*
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Unattended Install of Windows XP Professional w/SP2 for Virtual PC:
1. To start, we're going to put the original Windows XP CD .iso into the virtual drive. This is going to load and bring you up a "Welcome Screen" that askes you a bunch of questions. Feel free to just hit exit on the bottom left hand corner. We won't be using this.
2. Next, you're going to open you C drive and you're going to make a new folder. I called mine XPCD, so I'd remember what it was.
3. Now, you're going to go back to 'My Computer' and look for your D drive. This should still have your CD in it. If not, then just re-mount it.
4. Here is the important part, you're going to right click on the icon that looks like a box with a CD on the side, and you're going to right click it and then click Explore.
*IMPORTANT* Be sure to right click it and click Explore. Double clicking the icon will cause it to open, asking you if you want to Upgrade or install Windows over top of the current verion. If this happens, just click the 'X' on the top of the window and quit.
5. Now that you can see the contents of the CD, you're going to select them all, either by highlighting them with your mouse, or by selecting Crtl + A.
6. Next, you're going to copy them over to the new folder you made in your C drive. It'll take a few minutes, so take a breather because you're gonna need it.
7. Now that that's all done copying over, you're going to find the executable setupmgr.exe. To do this, you're going to go into the copy of the XP you just finished, and you're going to open the folder. Now inside the folder, the one I named XPCD, you're going to locate the SUPPORT file folder and open it.
8. Inside this folder, there is another folder, TOOLS. Open that.
9. Within this folder, there is a .CAB file called DEPLOY.CAB. Its icon will look like one for a zipped file. Double click that to open it.
10. Inside this .CAB file, you will see the setupmgr.exe. Right click the icon, and copy it. Paste it to the desk top.
11. Next, you're going to close all the windows you have opened, and you're going to double click on the setupmgr.exe that you just pasted to your desktop. One of those wonderful Wizards are going to pop up, so just answer to its prompts with the following information:
* The first screen that comes up is going to be the screen that tell you what this wonderful wizard does. If this is your first time, you may want to read it. if not, then just click the next button.
* Next question it's going to ask you is what you'd like to do, we're going to choose is "Create New".
* Next question it's going to ask is what type of install you are looking to preform. We're going to choose "Unattened Install".
* Next, it's going to ask you for what Operating System you want to create this install for, so we're going to select Windows XP Professional.
* Next, it's going to come up with some more options on the type of interation you want to have with the computer. We're going to use "Fully Automated"
* Next question, it's going to ask you how you want this to be preformed. We're going to tell it to "Set up from CD".
* Lastly, you're going to have to agree to the EULA. Just check the little box on the left and click 'Next'.
12. Now that that's all chosen, you're going to have to go through and input the all the information that is required, when prompted:
* First, it's going to ask for your name. Use you're full (real) name. I used mine, Rebecca Bullock.
* Next, it's going to ask you for your Organization. For reasons of this project, I put in NSCC, but it could be anything that relates to what you're doing. After that's selected, click 'Next'
* Next, it's going to ask you about colours and the screen. For these settings, set Colours: Use Windows Default, Screen Area: 1024 x768 and Refresh frequency: 85hz. Click 'Next'.
* Change your time zone to one that is relevant to you. Mine is set to Time Zone: (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time (Canada). Click 'Next'.
* It's now going to ask you for a valid product key. Enter that and then click 'Next'.
* The next thing is the computer's name. For the sake of this project, I used my last name, Bullock. Click 'Next'
* The next requirement is the Administrator password. Make sure it's something that you'll remember. Along with this password, you're going to ask it to encrypt it for you. To do this, check off the little box, and keep going. Doing this will encrypt you password in your answer file. Click 'Next'
* Next setting is the Network components. Just add the 'typical' settings (default) and continue on by clicking 'Next'.
* Next is the Workgroup and Domain settings. I did this a little differently then most of the people I talked to for this project. I didn't add the domain for the install, but after the fact. So, for argument's sake, we're going to do it that way so as not to confuse anyone, including myself. So, when is prompt comes up, select the 'Workgroup' option, and enter a workgroup if it applies to you. For this project, we were asked to use OSYSFP.
* For this step, we're going to skip some of the prompts and go straight to Regional Settings. I used the 'Customize' Option and clicked on the 'Custom' button on the right hand side of the window. I chose English (Canada) for all 3 prompts.
* Lastly for this Wizard are the Languages. For that, I chose Western Europe and the United States option.
* So that concludes the Wizard, so just click the finish button. This will open a text file called Unattended.txt. This is your answer file.
13. This is the fun part now of the entire pre-installation process. We're going to go through the answer file to add and remove components that are speculated in the project sheet. Before we can do this though, we need a resource that has all the options that can be put into the answer key. This is when the ref.chm file comes in handy. This file is found in the same location as the setupmgr.exe was, SUPPORT/TOOLS/DEPLOY.CAB/ref.chm.
14. So here we go....
* In [Data] : AutoPartition=1, MsDosInitiated="0" UnattendedInstall="Yes"
* In [Unattended]: UnattendMode=FullUnattended, OemSkipEula=Yes, OemPreinstall=No,
TargetPath=\WINDOWS, Repartition=Yes, WaitForReboot=No, KeyboardLayout=Us, AutoActivate=Yes, UnattendSwitch=Yes, DUDisable=No
* In [GuiUnatteneded]: AdminPassword=aad3b435b51404eeaad3b435b51404eea1037b20cfffdb32cca461d7898dea8d, EncryptedAdminPassword=Yes, OEMSkipRegional=1, TimeZone=50, OemSkipWelcome=1
* In [UserData]: ProductKey=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX, FullName="Rebecca Bullock", OrgName="NSCC", ComputerName=Bullock
* In [Display]: Xresolution=1024, YResolution=768, Vrefresh=85
* In [TapiLocation]: CountryCode=107
* In [RegionalSetting]: LanguageGroup=1, SystemLocale=00001009, UserLocale=00001009, InputLocale=1009:00000409
* In [Identification]: JoinWorkgroup=OSYSFP
* In [Networking]: InstallDefaultComponents=Yes
* In [NetAdapters]: Adapter1=params.Adapter1
* In [params.Adapter1]: INFID=*
* In [NetClients]: MS_MSClient=params.MS_MSClient
* In [NetServices]: MS_SERVER=params.MS_SERVER
* In [NetProtocols]: MS_TCPIP=params.MS_TCPIP
* In [params.MS_TCPIP]: DNS=Yes, UseDomainNameDevolution=No, EnableLMHosts=Yes, AdapterSections=params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter1
* In [params.MS_TCPIP.Adapter1]: SpecificTo=Adapter1, DHCP=Yes, WINS=No, NetBIOSOptions=0
* In [Components]: Freecell = Off, Hearts = Off, Minesweeper = Off, Msnexplr = Off, Pinball = Off, Solitaire = Off, Spider = Off, Zonegames = Off, Iis_common = On
* In [StartupOptions]: ScreenResolutionCheck = 0
*IMPORTANT* Some of the options that are listed here may already be defaults when you first open the answer file. If not, then just add them in.
15. So, now that that is completed, you are going to check it over and then you are going to save it as Winnt.sif file. To do this, go to 'File' and 'Save As' , change the name and suffix from Unattended.txt to Winnt.sif and make sure that before you save it, you chose the option of 'All Files' underneath where you write the file name is.
*IMPORTANT* If you don't chose the 'All Files' choice, the file will save as Winnt.sif.txt and won't be useable.
16. Now here is the important part that makes the regular install CD a super, unattended install CD. You're going to take the file that you just created (Winnt.sif), and copy and paste it into the i386 file folder in the copy of the CD that you made, XPCD.
17. Now, you are going to take this wonderful mess of folders and re-compile it into an .iso file. We're going to use nLite for this.
18. With nLite, you're going to start it up and basically follow the prompts.
* You're going to start by chosing the language you want to work with. English is the default, so just click 'Next'.
* Now, you're going to browse for your folder, XPCD and select it. Click 'Next' and let it check it over then click 'Next'.
* Skip over the next part by clicking 'Next'.
* Next, the task selection. You're simply going to chose 'Bootable CD' and click 'Next'.
* Now you're going to name your CD and click 'Create ISO'. Then there is a bit of a wait.
* Once it's finished creating the .iso file, save it to an external location and click finish.
19. Now that that's all done, it's time to mount it. So, we are going to start off by creating a new virtual PC (this can be found on my older post on how to install xubuntu on Virtual PC).
20. So once the new version of Virtual PC is created, you're going to mount your new boot disk, and voilà! The installation will start and complete on its own.
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Hopefully that comes into use for someone :) Good Luck!
à bientot!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
-Rough And Tough-
Sometimes, blogs are just nice to have to splat any random stuff that's floating around in your brain, so here is my blah blah, random as anything, but hopefully, meaningful in some sense by the end of this.
I don't know if it's because I'm young and lack knowledge of the real world, or perhaps because I was brought up being told that there are limits to what someone can do, I'm not sure, but sometimes, especially when I'm stressed, I get to thinking that because I'm a girl that I'm less competent to be competing with the ranks of people in school, for IT. Deep down inside, I know that this isn't the case, but there are times when I just feel pressured to throw in the towel, and run and hide. I wonder if that's one of the reasons that people, especially girls, feel that they shouldn't be in the IT industry. I know, from day to day experience, that my personality and composure leads people to target me for some humor, which, normally, doesn't bother me, but it's those odd-ball days when I just feel overwhelmed and below everyone else that I just lose confidence. For example, right now, I'm stuck on one question, and no matter how much work I do to get it done, I just can't seem to put 2 and 2 together. Maybe it's stress, or maybe it's the fact that theory isn't really my strenght. I'm not sure, but I just feel so unaccomplished because I know that this is a really important part of the subject, and I really need to do it, but I just keep having this random mental block... even after I get it explained to me over and over again. I know that I can do this, and I will do it... lol I'm just stressed over nothing.
Back to teasing though, I guess that sometimes, it makes me feel less of an adult... I mean I could come in everyday, make-up on, hair done up, and whatever, and I tried that during the first month and a bit of school, in hopes to feel older, but it just wasn't me, so I stopped. So my composure is how it is, and I don't want to change. This is me, and I have always been this way. I have never wanted to follow the status quo, I have never looked like a 'model' I have never done what I was told... well, let me re-phrase that one, when I was told to do this, I did that, but I also that the oposite because I wanted to know why not to do it in the first place. I was one of those kids that when mommy and daddy told me that I could do anything I wanted when I got older, I took their word for it, and nothing was going to change that, especially when I got older and started working towards things that my parents told me were not worth my time because I couldn't do it. I want to learn. If there is one thing in this life that I want to accomplish, it's to try and live through as many experiences as possible so that I can have a rounded persective on life as a whole. I want to be able to know how people feel, and help them if they need it. I guess in short, I need to be needed. This is why I wanted to take on this 'Test Drive' task. I want women who wish to go into IT know that even though it's tough, if you love it, it's worth every single hardship and misconseption that the world thinks, because it's your dream and no one can take that away from you.
Now, I guess people can think that I'm hard-headed, and that's fine. In my opinion, it's my detemination that keeps me going, and keeps my eye on the prize. I know that I can do anything that I put my mind and hard work into, and I also think that everyone should have this outlook on life, because if they did, I bet there would be more Einsteins' and Newtons. We all have potential, it's just if you want to believe that you have it and if you want to reach out and take it.
Anyways, now that I babeled for a while, I'm feeling better and stronger. Here's to the end of the year!
Cheers
Rebecca
I don't know if it's because I'm young and lack knowledge of the real world, or perhaps because I was brought up being told that there are limits to what someone can do, I'm not sure, but sometimes, especially when I'm stressed, I get to thinking that because I'm a girl that I'm less competent to be competing with the ranks of people in school, for IT. Deep down inside, I know that this isn't the case, but there are times when I just feel pressured to throw in the towel, and run and hide. I wonder if that's one of the reasons that people, especially girls, feel that they shouldn't be in the IT industry. I know, from day to day experience, that my personality and composure leads people to target me for some humor, which, normally, doesn't bother me, but it's those odd-ball days when I just feel overwhelmed and below everyone else that I just lose confidence. For example, right now, I'm stuck on one question, and no matter how much work I do to get it done, I just can't seem to put 2 and 2 together. Maybe it's stress, or maybe it's the fact that theory isn't really my strenght. I'm not sure, but I just feel so unaccomplished because I know that this is a really important part of the subject, and I really need to do it, but I just keep having this random mental block... even after I get it explained to me over and over again. I know that I can do this, and I will do it... lol I'm just stressed over nothing.
Back to teasing though, I guess that sometimes, it makes me feel less of an adult... I mean I could come in everyday, make-up on, hair done up, and whatever, and I tried that during the first month and a bit of school, in hopes to feel older, but it just wasn't me, so I stopped. So my composure is how it is, and I don't want to change. This is me, and I have always been this way. I have never wanted to follow the status quo, I have never looked like a 'model' I have never done what I was told... well, let me re-phrase that one, when I was told to do this, I did that, but I also that the oposite because I wanted to know why not to do it in the first place. I was one of those kids that when mommy and daddy told me that I could do anything I wanted when I got older, I took their word for it, and nothing was going to change that, especially when I got older and started working towards things that my parents told me were not worth my time because I couldn't do it. I want to learn. If there is one thing in this life that I want to accomplish, it's to try and live through as many experiences as possible so that I can have a rounded persective on life as a whole. I want to be able to know how people feel, and help them if they need it. I guess in short, I need to be needed. This is why I wanted to take on this 'Test Drive' task. I want women who wish to go into IT know that even though it's tough, if you love it, it's worth every single hardship and misconseption that the world thinks, because it's your dream and no one can take that away from you.
Now, I guess people can think that I'm hard-headed, and that's fine. In my opinion, it's my detemination that keeps me going, and keeps my eye on the prize. I know that I can do anything that I put my mind and hard work into, and I also think that everyone should have this outlook on life, because if they did, I bet there would be more Einsteins' and Newtons. We all have potential, it's just if you want to believe that you have it and if you want to reach out and take it.
Anyways, now that I babeled for a while, I'm feeling better and stronger. Here's to the end of the year!
Cheers
Rebecca
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