Where In The World Is Sum1?

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

         This past week I was in Los Angeles again, this time working with the Los Angeles Unified School District.  It was a Networking class, but only 3 students showed up for it.  Apparently the customer thought the class was going to be about their new system, new equipment, all that.  Instead it was the basic Networking class that is really meant for those who are new to the idea of an IP address/Subnet Mask and what's known as a MAC address.  Basic things like that.  So a lot of students decided not to attend, and that's fine.  I'm going back there in 3 weeks to deliver the class so many of them thought was this past week.

         Since the class was downtown, I stayed at the Doubletree by Hilton in the middle of the city (Little Tokyo).  It was my second trip to LA this year after being there seven times last year.  But while this was downtown, half of my seven classes last year were in the Alhambra/Monticello area of Los Angeles.  I'm almost feeling like I belong there!    If I enjoyed being in large cities more, I'd be happy.  But a smaller city (Bloomington/Normal has maybe 130,000 residents) suits me so much better.  It's alright though, at least I'm only there for a week.

         One student in this class was a little scary at first.  His computer skills and ability to follow the written directions in the lab guide really made me wonder.  As the week progressed, I saw continued improvement and confidence on his part, reassuring me a bit.  He still has a long way to go, but he'll fine if he keeps at it.  The key is keeping at it.  Most likely his normal job requirements will not allow him much time to work on things.  I guess I'll hold my breath and see if he's in the August class, and if he is, see what he remembers.  That's the problem with marginal learners half the time.  Them using the knowledge they just gained to embed it even firmer than I can in a week.


         Work has not slacked off one bit, I find myself really looking forward to retirement at the end of 2024.  My Current Schedule is below.


July 29:  Schaumburg

Aug 5:  Cavalier AFB

Aug 12:  Los Angeles

Aug 19:  International Travel

Aug 26:  Frankfurt, Germany

Sept 2:  International Travel

Sept 9:  Boston

Sept 16:  San Francisco

Sept 23:  Kalispell, Montana

Sept 30:  Vacation

Oct 7:  Tennessee

Oct 14:  Work from home

Oct 21:  Schaumburg

Oct 28:  Vacation to attend the Akita National Specialty Dog Show

Nov 4:  Seattle

Nov 11:  Schaumburg

Nov 18:  Schaumburg

Nov 25:  Thanksgiving

Dec 2: Seattle

Dec 9:  Fort Lauderdale

Dec 16:  Fort Lauderdale

Dec 23:  Christmas!



         That's it for now.  Until my next entry, write all you can, and love everyone, especially those special people who fill your life!

JimD

Jim Dorrell