#1074524 added July 28, 2024 at 10:44pm Restrictions: None
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!
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