Tuesday, September 25, 2012

PSE Sign

Did you see a sign on the Haines High School building while driving past? If so, please click here.

Thank You, from the Power Systems Engineering class.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Finally, an update!

Yes, I know, it's been a long time since I've posted anything. I've had so much going on that I haven't had time to do much of anything. Yesterday was my birthday, so I've been taking a break...just kidding. I was going to take a Trig final today, but the website is having technical difficulties, so I have a little extra time.

Anyway, the DDF season is over. I got fourth place in the state debate championships (mostly due to my partner). Now that the season is over I should have a lot more time, right? Nope. I neglected some of my work during the season, so I have been making it up. I'm taking World History, C Programming, and Trigonometry at home. In addition, I have been studying for the SAT Physics Subject Test, which I will be taking on May 5th.

Last weekend I did take some time off and we went up to the pass with our snow equipment. We pulled off the side of the road and hiked a couple hundred feet, where we found a nice place to sled and ski. The snow was hard, so we could walk on it without falling in, even though it was at least 3 feet deep. It was also slippery, so slippery, in fact, that my sister could go sledding without a sled. On the way back we stopped at a friend's house, who had about a consistent 6-8 feet of snow in their yard.



This morning my dad, sister, and I walked down to the beach for a low tide. Here's a panorama and a picture of a sea anemone.


Last week I had to take the high school exit exam (I always get standardized testing for my birthday). I also had to fly to Juneau to see a visiting specialist, so after my last test on Thursday I flew to Juneau, then came back on the ferry the next day.

I got a new flat panel monitor at a garage sale for $10. Despite the price, it works wonderfully, and is probably the largest and best monitor in the house at the moment. I also recently ordered a shoulder support rig for my camera. It was pretty cheap (only $130), but all of the reviews were good. I'll see how it works when it gets here.

For my birthday I got a new webcam from my grandparents (the Logitech C210) which is a huge improvement over my old one, which was probably made 10 years ago. It also mounts on my computer screen, so I don't need a tripod to use it. I also got a new hard drive for all of my pictures and video projects from my parents. Then the rest of my presents were about a years supply of gluten-free cookies, mixes, cinnamon rolls, chocolate, etc.

We have also been seeing some good Northern Lights recently. I took a timelapse, but I haven't assembled it yet. But here's a still picture.

It will probably be a while before I post anything new for a while. I am going to be busy making videos and doing schoolwork. 

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Lots of work

I apologize for a gap in posts. I have been pretty busy over the past few months. The DDF season is nearing to a close in a few weeks, I have been busy perfecting pieces and writing debate cases. Our local meet is in a week and I just got back from the Ketchikan meet on Monday. We have to write a new debate case (which I haven't started on) for the local meet on Friday. I have also been working on a British accent for a reader's theater I am in, which is a collection of Monty Python skits.

I have also been helping to record and air basketball games for the local radio station.

I am taking some new classes this year: Trigonometry and Computer Programming. These should be fun. I will be starting them in a week, so I will see how they go.

Here are a few pictures I took this December. I will hopefully have more time to take pictures over the next few weeks.