FileMaker 9 Defeats
June 10, 2008
So I am a Database geek; tables, data, and relationships. I recently finished a sub project for my boss, adding a book inventory within the same database. It is amazing what you can do with data. I am used to writing code from the ground up and then mending out the bumps. FileMaker 9 is a database alternate to Microsoft Access, which I am MOS certified in, FileMaker 9 is made up differently but works the same jiffs. I am not a FileMaker Guru but I am a Geek that can figure out many things out. This Project was just off an idea, people at my job whine about not having certain data for grant writing, co-workers running and hunting for the hard copies. You can see the stress polluting the airways. So I have designed and programmed a registration, Daily Sign-In log, and a book inventory system. The first phase was unworking for a user, then added color and nice-to-see interface, used many scripts and layouts to automate some things, then scripted all the loose ends so user can not mess up…..so now we have a user-friendly database with a nice Interface. so the next time someone need a report……bingo.. I got you an automated report. it took me less than 5 minutes to send the report to upper-management. Presto…. you got a happy employee and an employer. Guys have a great day
Artist + Geek = Geeky Artist?
May 24, 2008
Am I just a Geek or am I more than I think I am? Today in my Culture, it is like “What you see is what you get”. But I feel that we has humans are more than just “What you see” and Sometimes “You get more then the eyes meet”. Take this for example, Have you have ever climbed a hill by foot or car? You thought to yourself, Wow, thats awesome scenery, before you hit to the top of the hill. You look up and Bam! You see a valley of prettiness. You get more than you bargain, so back about me. I sometimes get to a point where I feel that I have awesome Skills, Being a geek, and being an artist of all sorts. I build websites, design Techy Documents, Teach Computer Skills, I make Resumes, I Play Music and lots more. BUT sometimes I don’t use the best of my skills, I slide a little bit and coast. But I know that I can go at it Full Speed. and Possible that I am more than I think I am? I Know I can do More!
Geek Love: Using Open Source Software
May 20, 2008
You are asking yourself, how can a Geek love another Geek? It seem though maybe its like a robot trying to cry. But either way sooner or later, something will happen, just like when Humans will never be able to reach to the moon, it did happen! Just Like I was saying that Geeks loves other Geeks. How and Why? Well you for beginners, Geeks are not just Geeks, there is a sub-genre of Geeks – to name a few – Band Geeks, Pyro Geeks, Car Geeks, Food Geeks, Math Geeks, etc… but the types of Geeks I am trying to reach is Net Geeks or Computer Software Geeks. and all in between….and of course you don’t need to be a geek for my blog….So in my title “Geek Love: Using Open Source Software”. Lets sorts things out:
What is Love?
Taken from Urban Dictionary ”
Love can make you do anything and sacrifice for what will be better in the end. Love is intense,and passionate. Everything seems brighter, happier and more wonderful when you’re in love. If you find it, don’t let it go. One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life:
That word is love. ”
What is a Geek?
Taken from Urban Dictionary ”
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The term “geek” originally referred to the carnival performers whose act consisted of biting the heads off chickens and eating glass. Over time it came to be applied to anyone who got paid to do work considered odd or bizarre by mainstream society.The term now enjoys a special status within the technical community, particularly among particularly knowledgable computer programmers. To identify oneself as a “geek” indicates a recognition that most people still consider programming computers to be a bizarre act, along with a certain fierce satisfaction in being very good at their inglorious profession.
That most software geeks now easily earn twice as much as the average laborer just sweetens their defiant embrace of the term. Note: Unlike the word “nerd,” which is always pejorative, “geek” often carries a positive connotation when used by one of the group. The use of the term by outsiders is considered insulting. “If you really need the right answer, check with Bob; he’s our resident alpha geek.”
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What is open Source?
Taken from Urban Dictionary ”
2. Any software released under the GPL, LGPL, or other open source licenses.
3. The stuff that makes Bill Gates’ life sad.
Fighting the Morning Blahs!
May 13, 2008
Ring Ding–ding-ssss- *What the, it’s 6:30am again*
The First Thing you thing of when you wake…eh, trying to wake up! is that your Alarm is EVIL. Lets look at this, It seems though that you don’t praise your Alarm clock when it wakes you normally but the moment that you reset it, and you know it is very important day tomorrow! The Alarm Clock Knows too! Because what happens? Your Alarm does not go OFF! Better yet, it makes you think that your dumb, your very own alarm like to flip from AM to PM.
Your Just Nuts Mr. Geek, well I rather be nuts than be an alarm clock! So You are now laying in bed Fighting for your Life, In your Mind, *Well, I got 5 Minutes* *Oh I don’t need to make Coffee, I can sleep just little more*
Any Hands here? or I am just delusional.
You softly “Rest your Eyes”, and in your heart, you know you will wake within Five minutes. 45 minutes flies by and your like….*Oh snot, fling out of bed, jump and fly into the shower, do the 7 second Nascar Rinse and Jump out and……..
So the Morning Blahs…goes on! Here are tips for Fighting the Morning Blahs!:
- Plan your time, make a Plan to sleep, eat, dream, work, play, laugh, grow etc…
- Go to bed early!
- Set up multiple Alarms in 5 minute intervals like 3-4 of them
- Don’t drink fluids in evenings, so you don’t have to pee in the middle of the night
- Exercise before going to bed
- NO TV in the bedroom after dinner! if its on use will watch it!
- Drink Water or Juice to *wake up the brain*
- Put the Alarm clocks away from the bed! Across the room!
Hopefully this will help you Some other Things
Breaking Away From Stress!
May 11, 2008
How do you handle stress? Is it the Chocolate FactorX, Praying, Exercising or a Good Foot massage? Well I tend to regulate my stress pretty well and I sometimes….well lets face…WE ALL Get Stressed out! Your Boss, your Kids, Students, Hubby or Wife and all above give and receive stress! I have some Tips to relieving the nastly stress bug.
1. Realize: you have stress, go outside! WALK and Close your Eyes!
2. Hot Bath: A nice Bath is great for the tension on the shoulders caused by stres.
3. Eat Right: NO Junk food for food, you can have that for minor snacks.
4. H2O Intake: Drink more water then coffee or soda!
5. Plan: When you will Take Breaks. What Tasks are Improtant NOW!
6. Help: Your Co-workers are not just CW, they are part of your Team!
7. Take Time: You have Sick Days, Use them or you will Lose them!
8. Have Fun: Take Family out, enjoy a Nice meal then watch a movie!
There is many other ideas and Tips for reducing your stress level. Just Remember one thing, Balance them!
