Ever since starting my job at ASSIC/GIP, I have been keeping up with a blog in my free time on Office 365's Delve. It was a good opportunity to talk about things vaguely related to my company or my job. Unfortunately, Microsoft is ending support for the blogs and closing them down later this year. So, I decided to switch over to Blogger, which is probably better anyway.
In total, I did 28 blogs since I started in September. I'm going to move them over here, and I and you or anyone can use this to get to them quickly. I thought I'd also use this to explain briefly what each one is about. I'm not going to go to the trouble to link to each one, they should be on the right under "Blog Archive".
1. "Scam Calls" - The first post I did was about the scam calls I almost immediately started getting. It's short, but I go over other specific calls in another post.
2. "I'm Happy to Help" - This is basically my cry for help, as I was bored and just telling people that I'm willing to help with basically anything.
3. "My Ties to the Aviation Industry" - I have some family that's worked in the aviation industry that I talk about, as well as a brief history of my flying experiences.
4. "In Flight Experiences" - I talk about different experiences I have had while on a plane, what I like to drink and do on a plane, etc.
5. "Places I Want to Travel" - Self explanatory, just basically a bucket list of places I want to go before I die and why.
6. "My Favorite TV Shows and Movies that Involve Planes" - I was really stretching for topics related to my work, but it was a fun thing to write about.
7. "My Frugal and Money Saving Tips" - I talk about the various methods I have used or seen others use to save money. One of my longer posts.
8. "Working a typical Mon-Fri work week" - This job is my first occupation working Monday-Friday, so I go over the positives and negatives to that.
9. "The long, arduous process of a plane flight" - I go over the entire process of a plane flight, from packing and going to the airport to security and whatnot. There's quite a bit of sarcasm in this one.
10. "The many ways I've helped people" - This is almost a continuation of the "I'm Happy to Help" post, but this one I provide specific examples on how I've helped others in the past.
11. "Bonding outside of work" - I did this post right after having lunch with my coworkers for the first time. I talk about it and other past experiences hanging out with co-workers.
12. "Goals and Aspirations" - I talk about various goals I have; now while I'm not specific, I do have some.
13. "Ways to stay productive" - There are plenty of ways to stay productive, even when you have nothing to do, as I pointed out.
14. "Foreign languages" - Since we have a lot of bilingual people in our office, I talked about my experiences with other languages, mainly how I know a bit of German.
15. "Expanding on my skills" - On the Delve profile, one section is a list of professional skills, so I went over the skills I listed and how I acquired them.
16. "My Thoughts on Different Airports I've Been To" - I've only been to a small handful of airports, but each one is different and I went over their unique features
17. "My history with computers" - My personal favorite to write, I talk about my history in owning computers and laptops and how well they've fared for me.
18. "Losing weight tips" - I shared some tips I've picked up on how to lose weight, and it's more than just eating right and exercising. Now if I could only apply these...
19. "Experiences with Scam Calls" - By this point, I had gotten experience with quite a few different scam call attempts. This is basically a continuation of my first post simply titled, "Scam Calls".
20. "Commuting to Work" - I talk about the different ways I have gotten to my two jobs now which is more than just driving, and my plan to try to reduce my carbon footprint.
21. "Dressing up for Holidays at Work" - Right before Halloween I made this post, because I was planning on dressing up fairly extravagantly as a zombie. I explain the different ways I've dressed at work for different occasions.
22. "Working with Numbers" - A simple concept, but numbers are a part of most jobs in the world, and I explain how I've used math, memorization of numbers and more in my two jobs now.
23. "Christmas at Work" - I go over what it's like for me to work in the days leading up to Christmas and how I celebrate it and stay festive.
24. "Apples" - My boss owns an apple farm, and I used to work at a grocery store, so I go over my experience dealing with apples in both jobs.
25. "Helpful Links" - I shared some helpful links I had found while working at my current job.
26. "Computer Hints, Shortcuts, and How-To's" - I share some keyboard shortcuts that I had found while working my current job.
27. "Changes" - I talk about changes going on around me and in my life, and how they're inevitable and how it's better to just roll with the punches of life.
28. "Well, this sucks" - A post I made after finding out I will no longer be able to blog there. The only post that I didn't include a picture with.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Places I Want to Travel
Originally published September 25
I have traveled about the average amount for someone my age I think, but I want to travel more. So far, notable places I have traveled include: Hawaii, Las Vegas, and California (Bay area, Sacramento, Los Angeles). But I definitely want to travel to more places. The following are places I definitely would like to travel to at some point in my lifetime. Doesn't have to be soon; could be when I'm old and gray.
New York: I've wanted to travel to New York as long as I can remember. So many of my favorite TV shows and movies have been set there. And of course, I want to see all the landmarks. Maybe see a Yankees game. Just to experience the bustle of the city and see the One World Trade Center as well. Not to mention see The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Times Square.
Florida: I've heard about the humidity there and I want to experience it, if only for a little bit. I also would love to go to both Disneyworld and Universal Studios Orlando. And go to Miami and the beach there. I know most of it was shot in California, but I'd also want to go to Florida because of the hit showtime series "Dexter", which is one of my favorite TV shows ever.
Germany: The foreign country I'd probably most want to visit is Deutschland, AKA Germany. I took three years of German in High School, plus a semester in College. I know a basic amount of German (although some has leaked out since then, I'd have to brush up some more), and I think I could get by if need be. A lot of Germans know English as well, which would help. I'd love to see where the Berlin wall was, among other things. Another big reason I'd want to go to Germany is because most of my family's ancestors came to the United States from Germany. I'm roughly 70% German.
England: I'd just love to visit the United Kingdom, and more specifically, England. Being a huge fan of Harry Potter, I'd want to visit all the places referenced in the books that are real life places, such as King's Cross station. I'd of course want to see all of the London landmarks like Millennium Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben.
Somewhere tropical: I know this isn't specific, but I know I definitely want to go to a tropical/beach location at some point in my lifetime. Any of the popular "B" locations would be good such as Barbados, the Bahamas, Bora Bora, or Bermuda. This would be ideal for my honeymoon after I get married.
Australia: Australia is awesome from what I have seen and heard. I think the danger of poisonous spiders/snakes is vastly overblown. The people there seem really nice. I'd want to visit the Sydney Opera House of course. And if I could, I'd love to go on a tour of the Australian outback/wilderness.
Washington D.C.: It's not particularly high on my list of places I want to go, but D.C. is definitely a place I want to go some day. I want to experience our country's capital firsthand and see all our landmarks such as the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and of course the White House. My dad went there recently on an Honor Flight with my grandfather, a WWII veteran, and his recounts of what he saw made me want to go a lot more.
Mount Rushmore: I have always been fascinated by this landmark and would love to see it in person. It might not be worth it to fly there just for Mount Rushmore, so it might have to be part of a road trip where I see Yellowstone National Park as well.
Wherever the Super Bowl is held: On my bucket list is attending a Super Bowl. I just want to experience the festivities, the game of course, and the halftime show all in person. Only a small fraction of Americans can say they have been to a Super Bowl and I would love to say that I am one of them. I'd first and foremost want to go to a Super Bowl the Seahawks are in, but if not that then one on the west coast, such as Los Angeles or Arizona.
Italy: I'd love to visit Italy if possible some day, and more specifically: Rome. The Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. And I would love to experience authentic Italian cuisine.
I have traveled about the average amount for someone my age I think, but I want to travel more. So far, notable places I have traveled include: Hawaii, Las Vegas, and California (Bay area, Sacramento, Los Angeles). But I definitely want to travel to more places. The following are places I definitely would like to travel to at some point in my lifetime. Doesn't have to be soon; could be when I'm old and gray.
New York: I've wanted to travel to New York as long as I can remember. So many of my favorite TV shows and movies have been set there. And of course, I want to see all the landmarks. Maybe see a Yankees game. Just to experience the bustle of the city and see the One World Trade Center as well. Not to mention see The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Times Square.
Florida: I've heard about the humidity there and I want to experience it, if only for a little bit. I also would love to go to both Disneyworld and Universal Studios Orlando. And go to Miami and the beach there. I know most of it was shot in California, but I'd also want to go to Florida because of the hit showtime series "Dexter", which is one of my favorite TV shows ever.
Germany: The foreign country I'd probably most want to visit is Deutschland, AKA Germany. I took three years of German in High School, plus a semester in College. I know a basic amount of German (although some has leaked out since then, I'd have to brush up some more), and I think I could get by if need be. A lot of Germans know English as well, which would help. I'd love to see where the Berlin wall was, among other things. Another big reason I'd want to go to Germany is because most of my family's ancestors came to the United States from Germany. I'm roughly 70% German.
England: I'd just love to visit the United Kingdom, and more specifically, England. Being a huge fan of Harry Potter, I'd want to visit all the places referenced in the books that are real life places, such as King's Cross station. I'd of course want to see all of the London landmarks like Millennium Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben.
Somewhere tropical: I know this isn't specific, but I know I definitely want to go to a tropical/beach location at some point in my lifetime. Any of the popular "B" locations would be good such as Barbados, the Bahamas, Bora Bora, or Bermuda. This would be ideal for my honeymoon after I get married.
Australia: Australia is awesome from what I have seen and heard. I think the danger of poisonous spiders/snakes is vastly overblown. The people there seem really nice. I'd want to visit the Sydney Opera House of course. And if I could, I'd love to go on a tour of the Australian outback/wilderness.
Washington D.C.: It's not particularly high on my list of places I want to go, but D.C. is definitely a place I want to go some day. I want to experience our country's capital firsthand and see all our landmarks such as the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and of course the White House. My dad went there recently on an Honor Flight with my grandfather, a WWII veteran, and his recounts of what he saw made me want to go a lot more.
Mount Rushmore: I have always been fascinated by this landmark and would love to see it in person. It might not be worth it to fly there just for Mount Rushmore, so it might have to be part of a road trip where I see Yellowstone National Park as well.
Wherever the Super Bowl is held: On my bucket list is attending a Super Bowl. I just want to experience the festivities, the game of course, and the halftime show all in person. Only a small fraction of Americans can say they have been to a Super Bowl and I would love to say that I am one of them. I'd first and foremost want to go to a Super Bowl the Seahawks are in, but if not that then one on the west coast, such as Los Angeles or Arizona.
Italy: I'd love to visit Italy if possible some day, and more specifically: Rome. The Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. And I would love to experience authentic Italian cuisine.
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