Challenge

The biggest challenge for me in my Computer Applications class has been applying everything that I’ve learned to real situations. Things like using excel spreadsheets in a paper, or figuring out how to use my new blog to communicate with other students, is all new to me. Slowly but surely its getting easier, but this first few weeks have been very challenging.

Music

I like all kinds of music. From everything that’s popular on the radio right now, to things that came out before I was born. I don’t really have a favorite; I just listen to whatever is on the radio basically. I have an I-pod that I got almost 3 months ago and its still sitting in the box at home. That might have more to do with my lack of knowledge in technology, than it does my interest in music. If I had to choose my favorite genre id pick nineties rock. Bands like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Blind Melon, Rusted Root. I also like Incubus; Tool is one of my favorites. If I were going to make my own music, it would be something along that line. Music is not one of my talents, but I think it would be fun to try and create my own song.

Snapshot

3's About Me

Three names that I have been called: Natasha, Tasha, Tash.

Three jobs I have had in my life: Starbucks, Bartender, Sam's Club (for about 1 week).

Three places that I have lived: California, Indiana, Nevada.

Three TV shows that I watch: Survivor, Grey's Anatomy, The Biggest Loser.

Three places that I have been: Berlin, London, Bilbao.

Three people that e-mail me regularly: my mom, my aunt, Spam!

Three of my favorite foods: Nutella, Eggs and Bacon, Cheese Bread.

Three cars that I have driven: Camry, Spirit, Avalon.

Three things that I am looking forward to: Graduating school, Going to Spain, and getting a job that I love!

The Internet

Surfing the web is not as scary for me as it is intimidating. I don’t have good computer skills, and I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing most of the time. To make things worse, the Internet is filled with people and programs whose goal is to make life harder on someone. Every day it seems like there are reports of people who were scammed or lost all of their information because of a computer virus. Scare ware distributors are becoming rich off of creating these viruses or scams that trick people into giving them money and or destroying there hard drives.

This has already happened to me once. My parents got me a brand new laptop for my birthday 3 years ago. Since then its spent most of the time in my closet, not being used. Somehow I got a virus on it and I don’t know how to fix it. Eventually I need to take it somewhere to get it fixed, but that costs me money that I don’t have right now. I would like to know how to do this by myself but I just don’t have the knowledge for that.

I think it is very important for everyone to have sufficient computer skills. Especially now when computers and technology are such a huge part of our society, it’s almost required that everyone have proper computer skills. Technology is only going to get smarter and faster and I need to keep up otherwise I’m going to play catch up all my life.

About Me

As an Artist I’ve been designing and creating most of my life. From making a refrigerator masterpiece, to planning and designing for my own business, every step is an exciting challenge. I like being an artist because it gives me an opportunity to create something that has never been made before. It provides me with the freedom to explore alternatives and the chance to be different.

Artists use many different mediums to demonstrate, or show off their craft. As long as I can remember I have enjoyed drawing and creating different things. Over the years I have had several jobs, some more satisfying than others, but even though I always did the best I could, I always wanted more. I wanted to use my talents, to express myself. Creating artful things gives me satisfaction and pride in the work that I can create.

Of course I’m still learning and growing every day. There is so much out there to learn and see. That is part of the excitement, I know that I will never tire of being and artist and creating new and different things. I feel so lucky to know what it is that I want to do, and know that I’m skilled at it. What could be better than doing what you love for a living?