There can be only one...first assignment.

As my first post in this blog for my class, allow me to introduce myself! I am Tim Norris, currently a senior at ASU...for the second year (yeeha!). After getting out of the military, I decided to finish up college and came down here to ASU to become a business major. After taking many classes that didn't do anything for me, I changed my major to Communications. After spending some time in the corporate world (in between the military and ASU), I quickly realized that it doesn't matter what degree you have, as long as you have one (unless you're trying to be an accountant, a lawyer, or a doctor). It's the Master's degree that really counts. I will do happy cartwheels of joy once I get away from this mess President Crow made this university into. However, that's a whole other topic...
One of the things I'm supposed to talk about is my level of computing experience. Well, I've worked on computers off and on for many years now. I had a Mac back when they first came out in the 80's. Yep, I'm that old (I went into the military first, remember?). However, I never took the initiative to really learn all I could, so my experience is average at best. Back in high school I hacked a couple of games, but I didn't do anything spectacular. Adding in new sprites and renaming characters (and the occasional cheat) was the best I could manage. I can do a lot of things if I have enough time, but in the constraints of this class, I don't think I'll be programming any 3d rpg adventure. I do look forward to creating the webpage. That will help me out in the long run, because I am creating a comic strip that I want to get online. As for podcasting, it isn't too different than when I was younger and had a tape recorder, so that is a cake walk. I've written many blogs over the years (I forgot I already had one on this site until the start of class...go figure!), so that particular thing doesn't have me worried in the slightest.
My reasons for taking this class was two-fold. One, I wanted to gain experience in persuasive writing. I thought that might help me out in the business world (I want to get into non-profit healthcare administration). And two, uh...I hate to admit this, but I needed a filler. However, I never looked at it as an easy grade. I always take my classes seriously, filler or not. Now, as for online hybrid classes, I've taken a few. In my opinion, they are not too bad. I honestly have no real opinion either way. I like classes I can sit in, and I like the ones I can go online as well. Mixing the two isn't a problem either. I see myself as rather flexible and adaptable to any situation. One of the things the military tends to do to people. Adapt and overcome (and peace through better firepower isn't a bad thing either)!
Now, I believe I met all the requirements for this first assignment, so I won't bore you readers with any added introductions at this moment.
So, to conclude this first blog, I wish everyone a goodnight, a happy tomorrow, and may you squeeze the Charmin when Mr. Whipple isn't looking.

"Universal" Tim Norris
Being the life of the party, since 1978