Movin’ Along
Posted by Aragoen Celtdra on November 3rd, 2009
First off I wanted to thank everyone for the outpouring of support that just continues to come even months after my mom’s passing. There truly are a lot of amazing and classy people out there in the tech world and I really appreciate it. Thanks to all who left comments for me, those who sent me personal DMs on twitter checking to see how I’m doing; those who emailed me, and those who prayed for me and my family. Your prescence, real and virtual, really meant a lot. 
So far, I’ve had a lot of trouble trying to adjust back to my old study habits and patterns. My motivation has been sapped dry and focusing is very hard to achieve. I don’t think it has anything to do with my mom’s passing anymore. Sure it derailed my studies but I’m pretty sure I’m passed the grieving stage at this point.
I know for sure that since then I’ve been watching more TV than before. I think it goes hand in hand with the fact that during the time I’m taking care/watching my infant son, whether I’m holding him or feeding him, I also have the TV on. So the entertainment factor from watching TV more than likely takes away from my motivation to study.
Additionally, since starting P90X many months back, I’ve also tried to make exercise a regular part of my week. That alone takes an hour to an hour and a half a day, for about 3 days a week. At least I’m happy with the progress I’m making on this aspect. 
Although I’ve slowed down considerably, I definitely have not stopped. I’m proud to say that I spent a good hour studying last night . It’s not nearly close to how much I used to study but good enough considering I wasn’t studying for days at a time. I’m just a little bummed that I’ve had to reschedule my BCMSN exam six times already. I was due to take it 2 weeks before my mom died. And ever since then, I’ve been rescheduling it just about every 2 weeks, hoping that the next two weeks would be it. But every 2 weeks come and I’m still not ready. In fact I’ve forgotten so much of the materials that I may have to start my review again from the start.
Anyway, my goal for the next two days is to complete my review on wireless LANs. Wish me luck.
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm
yo bro, p90x great. I am doing something like that. yeah exercise is important and makes you feel great. as far as CCNP studies I have put onthe back burner a bit. I am finishing my 4 year degree in CS and it is kicking and I have had to kick back. I am doing some heavy topics in computer science and need all the time for my classes. However, I have decided to go to a school after I grad next June 2010. Once then I am taking a little vacation. then I plan on gong to a CCNP school and just hammer it out. i have seen schools for like 30 days 12-15 hours per day that cover CCNP/CCVP certs and I am doing that. I feel good about this I will have the money and I am sure going to have the energy since I cannot wait to graduate and have thsi school behind me to finally focus on my 1st love network engineering yeah! see you at the top my friend. you are doing right it is abotu priorities.
you will get there.
Robert
November 9th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Hallo,
My first visit here and you allready helped me with the multicast mapping. Great work man.
But i am wishing you all the best for your exam!
Good luck!!!!
November 13th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
finally you’re back. That’s good news.
I’ve been checking on your blog almost every day since the sad event. I thought that you gave up pursuing CCNP. But now I see a new post and that’s a good step.
I myself find it hard sometimes to get going. Even if I get far from studying and I have to review the material I already learned, it’s a lot easier that the first time.
good luck my friend on your studies