Technology

I grew up around computers and technology.  I was an active BBSer from the age of 8 to 13, when we moved out of Sacramento, and there were no more local BBSes for me to call.  Mostly I played TradeWars 2002, and a few other door games.  I built my first computer, a 386, when I was about 13.  I had helped my dad build his computers, and I took his leftovers and put it together without telling anyone.  I have since taken programming classes in C++, Intel Assembly, and Visual Basic.  I have self-taught myself C#, HTML, and CSS.  My operating system of choice is Linux.  Currently I use the Linux Mint distribution.  I hold a general class Ham Radio License (KG6HML).

Pens, Paper, & Productivity

When I was 19 I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  During this two-year period I was away from computers.  I gained my appreciation for pens paper and productivity during this time.

I have used the Franklin Covey system, Getting Things Done, and a few others.  Currently I use The Middle Way Method, which I created as a way to bring the strengths of Top-Down and Bottom-Up planning together.

Over time I have also developed a taste for fountain pens.  My current fountain pen is a clear Waterman Phileas Clear Demonstrator.  I like to fill my fountain pen, and find it a time of calm in my life.  My current ink is Waterman brown.  I also use a black Faber-Castell rollerball in a Pilot G2 body.

One of my discoveries of the Moleskin type notebooks, and Disc bound notebooks.  I use one of each in my productivity system.

Accounting

I started studying Bookkeeping in 2007.  I desired to find a specialty.  As I studied I felt that I had some talent, and in 2011 I finished a Masters of Science in Accountancy.  Since finishing my Masters program I am looking for employment in Accounting, leading to a certification in Accounting.