Done

I believe I have now completed all my assignments for both classes. To some degree I am breathing a sigh of relief, but I am not completely finished because there are others that need help in getting their web page completed. When we're all finished, only then I can truly breathe.

Boot Camp

I don't think the professors were kidding when the referred to the first semester as "Boot Camp". The courses were indeed challenging. Many things were neglected throughout the course of the semester.

We're literally down to the last couple days and I'm still trying to get my web page in tact.

Wow.

Tecnological Woes

It is 8:47 am. I have been on this computer for the last hour and a half trying to get clues on the Thoreau assignment. As I sit here making every effort as I have for the past week trying to get this done, I wonder how are people who are not on vacation like myself coping? I could only imagine how difficult this is for them and I sincerely sympathize.

My vacation is winding down and I am already trying to figure out how in the world I am going to do my best on the job and in my classes simultaneously. I can only hope and pray that future classes don't painfully boggle my brain as much as 2600 does. Technology is always challenging for those of us who are simply mediocre at it. I can't imagine what it feels like for those who are not very experienced. LIS 2000 has its own challenges but I am able to see my way through it with far less agony.

In the end I am hoping that with all that is plaguing me with the technological portion of my learning, I am able to master the skills that it offers.

The Heat Is On

As I sit here in this sweltering heat I reminisce on song "96 Degrees in the Shade". In the Virgin Islands summers are very hot even though one can catch a faint breeze from time to time. With this type of heat, it is very difficult at times to concentrate. Most houses on the islands are not equipped with air condition units; therefore, one does not have the luxury of escaping summer's warmth in their homes. Fans render absolutely no relief and all one can do is wear as little as possible in an effort to get some relief.

As the semester winds down the temperature on St. Croix is rising and this makes it hard for me to sit and focus on my reading assignments. I have picked up "Infotopia" at least six times and can't seem to get past the first chapter so I decided to work on my technology assignment until the coolness of the evening offers some comfort.

Kompozer

I am getting extremely frustrated with Kompozer. I cannot figure out or explain why things are disappearing from my web page any time I attempt to make a change or addition through Kompozer. My feed has disappeared. My blog isn't connecting like it was last night and a whole host of other issues are arising as I try to complete the web page.

Web Page Dillema

I have been working on my web page for quite some time. I am unable to see the RSS feed on my page. This assignment is agonizing. There are a lot of ups and down. One time something works and another times they don't. What is going on?

Web Page

Several of us are still trying to complete our web page. Our goal is to stay in this library until it is done and over with.

The Bug

Right now I am totally ill and my group members are trying to stay far in an effort not to catch my bug. We are all at the library starting with our book discussion.

Focus

Funny. The course semester is coming to an end in two weeks but somehow I don't feel any excitement. I guess because I am operating on what is and not what is to come. This semester has certainly been keeping me on my toes. There is still a lot more work to be done and I can't afford to start relaxing; at least not yet.

Still Trying

After taking another look at my zoom clouds, I realize that there is absolutely nothing listed for my Connotea which was completed some time back. Some of us are back at it again. Trying, trying, trying.

Hmmm

Last night I spent several hours with my group trying to get our web pages published. Of course the long hours did not pay off and we will be back at it again tomorrow. Today I was able to view many on the wonderful web pages that others have put together and was wondering why my group and I couldn't get ours done? I also saw an announcement about a session to be conducted for individuals who are stuck on assignments and was wondering what arrangements were made for those who cannot physically make it to get the necessary help.

Things that make me go hmmm.

Baffled

I'm puzzled. Usually whenever one is assessed or take a test, the results of the test is made available to them. The main reason this occurs is so the tester can review and learn from the mistakes that were made or gloat over the full points that were earned. So, again, I'm a little baffled because I have not been given the opportunity to look at my mistakes.

Weary

What can I say today other than I'm exhausted. The program that I committed myself to a year ago has begun and I'm drained. After it completion next week I will have to submit my notification letter of not continuing the summer program. MLIS has taken over everything.

Big Scare

Earlier this morning one of my group members contacted me in fear because course web was not up and running. It was 10:30 am. Naturally I too became a little concerned not just for myself but for everyone who had to meet the 12:00 deadline for posting a response to the question answered by another classmate. At about 11:00 am. I decided to check the site and sure enough I didn't gain access. A sigh of relief came 10 minutes later when I was able to log on. I'm sure you could imagine the relief when my classmate was informed about this.

Web Page

Last night I spent 5 hours trying to create a web page. Setting the page up was not very difficult; however, publishing it was. Of course this was the first time attempting web page set up. Perhaps it is my inexperience that prohibited me from getting through the next step or perhaps the help tool needs to be clarified.

Larger frames and prints necessary

I find that the windows that provide examples of what we should be seeing are too small. It is almost impossible to view the example when everything is so tiny.

Historical Events Takes A Backseat

Today is one of the most important days for African American in the U.S Virgin Islands. Today we celebrate the emancipation of these islands. Usually I'm able to participate in all the activities that commemorate our history. Unfortunately, my classes do not allow me to partake in any of the events. I now have to constantly be on the ball with assignments.

Speaking of assignments, Zoom Clouds have been giving me a difficult time. I am not able to get the data from Connotea and Delicious exported via Zoom Clouds into my blog.

Concerns for the Eyes

After two days, I was finally able to wrap up the book review due today. I must say this one was extremely challenging and took everything out of me. After I was finished my eyes could no longer take the strain of looking at any other printed material and I was forced to shut them because pain and dryness.

After this experience, concerns grew for the upcoming generation who spend endless hours viewing television screens, computer screens, and video games. How will these devices affect their long term vision?