OKAY, let's make this post a bit more journalistic than usual:
Today, I wrangled with the idea of welding the exhaust system of my car back together. I have never used a welding machine before, but that didn't stop me from ordering one from Amazon. On paper it should be easy, and I do love learning how to do new things. In reality, its a rather a daunting task. I'm not afraid to say that I'm in over my head, but I'm also not afraid to use the exceptionally cold weather today as an excuse to stay inside and just play Halo.
Speaking of which, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the game that has been broken for the past month, is finally starting to work properly. Very fun to play, and very nostalgic!
I also recently got my camera back from my girlfriend who replaced it in function with a fancy new DSLR. I continue to believe in the superiority of film.
Last, but certainly not least, I am in the process of transferring my teaching certification from New York State to Connecticut. This would enable me to search for public school teaching positions. I've always hated teachers who leave schools after only a few years. In fact, I am of the opinion that high teacher turnover is one of the biggest factors at work in schools that fail, especially in urban areas. Now I am contributing to the problem by leaving a school that I love for a position where I will get paid more. The reason is simple: I want to pay off my student loans within the next 18 months. This is a goal that is simply not possible at my current salary. Still feel like shit about it though.
Here's a photograph of one of my students during a recent experiment:
