…graduated!
Yes, that wonderful point where one exits from their education and enters the real world, having been completely ill-prepared for the things said real world will throw at them. =P
Job hunting is always fun. Working on building/expanding a web portfolio, which is going slowly. In the meantime I’m looking to find some form of co-op suitable for IT to officially complete my degree and get a diploma.
…started a relationship with a beautiful, amazing, woman! Liz, I love you! =D
…moved back to Connecticut! I’m currently living with my parents in the NE corner of CT, so if you’re up in my neck of the woods, throw me a line…
…finished Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth series! All I can say is…wow. Amazing stories, and Goodkind is a genius. Reminded me a lot of reading Atlas Shrugged, which I also loved. I really enjoyed the detail that went into fleshing out the characters and plotlines… Alas, finding another series to match it will be tough. If anyone has any recommendations…
…decided to post on my blog! Those are some of the main highlights, and I figured I’d keep it short, so so long! Farewell! And you know the rest…
Posted on 11 July '09 by Lee McKusick, under Blog, Life, RIT. No Comments.
Looking for 3 more people to live in Perkins 197B next year.
I’m gonna be here in the fall only, so there would be another opening to fill in winter/spring.
If you’re looking for a place next year, and you’re not a tool (=P), then let me know.
Since I’m graduating this spring now, this is unnecessary.
Posted on 28 January '09 by Lee McKusick, under RIT. 1 Comment.
This past week, I finished my first project for Interactive Digital Media. It’s a Star-Wars themed birthday card. Click the TIE fighters to blow them up. The ending changes based on how many you destroy.
Let me know what you think.
Flash Project 1
EDIT: It seems that there’s a bug or two left to work out. I’ll leave the links out, but beware.
Tags: flash, card, movie
Posted on 26 April '08 by Lee McKusick, under RIT. 1 Comment.
As the title implies, it’s week 3 here at RIT. It’s chaotic as ever, but ultimately, it’s turning into a lot of fun. A quick breakdown of classes:
HCI1: Human Factors – A class about the psychology of human-computer interaction. Oddly enough, the professor is probably the least sane one I’ve had so far in my educational career. (Wait, let me think…yup.) As an example,
he’s a musician.
Intro to Database – An intro to databases and SQL. I love this class. It makes sense to me, and I’m good at it. I’m thinking of switching my concentrations from Web Design/Interactive Media to Web Design/Database, but I’m not sure yet. We’ll see at the end of the course.
Interactive Digital Media – A course about Flash, animation, and game programming. This is probably the single most work-intensive course I’ve taken so far (except maybe Java III), but it’s fun.
Networking Fundamentals – Don’t get me started on this one. I have an Associate’s degree in Computer Networking. Why do I have to take this class?
Advanced Sabre Fencing – A reprieve from the rigors of academia into the rigors of precise, controlled physical activity. Hard as hell, but it’s a lot of fun playing with sharp, pointy sticks.
So far, this quarter is going great. My classes are cool, I have free time (sometimes, hehe), and the weather is finally starting to get warmer.
More updates to follow. 
Posted on 25 March '08 by Lee McKusick, under RIT. 3 Comments.
Gateways to knowledge. Pathways to financial destruction.
If we’re paying so much in tuition, why add insult to injury with the added weight of textbooks. It’s like getting punched in the face, and then having a bee sting the bruise…
Thanks to Mom and Dad for covering that, along with the other expenses recently.
Posted on 7 March '08 by Lee McKusick, under RIT. 2 Comments.
The other day, I was reading an article about global warming or something, and it was talking about how the spike in solar activity over the last few years has come to an end. On the global warming front, this means that average temperatures have actually dropped a degree or two. Yes, dropped. As in cooler. Less warm.
Anyway, one of the side effects mentioned was an increase in Aurora Borealis effects in northern regions. Apparently, the article was right, because the Northern Lights were clearly visible tonight. Check it out:
My roommate, being a photojournalism major, probably got some better shots, so I’ll throw those up once he downloads them off his camera.
Posted on 27 February '08 by Lee McKusick, under RIT. No Comments.