Attention to Detail

Today I got my next two test scores for our "job" sheets. One I scored a 88.10 and the other one was 90.87. And most of the class scored higher than me. All my mistakes were because I didnt provide the complete answer or I was rushing to finish everything up. And its minus one point if you forget any small detail..because you are dealing with Navy funds so everything needs to be perfect..Now I know you are thinking "why is this" well its because during this class we are allowed to talk to each other and help each other with the answers and use our notes. So basically the class ends up comparing notes-then going to the most experienced person on the subject to make sure their answers are ok.. The teachers encourage this because they say out in the fleet we can call on other people when you need help.
Now me with my hard headed self , I very rarely try to copy anyones answers even when they offer me the paper. Why? Because I want to know it for myself and correct my own mistakes besides copying off others or letting them give me the answers. Test scores are great - but when you are out there and that inspector or Supervisor wants you to provide some information , you dont have classmates to call or refer too. There are no instructors and you are basically out on a island. A island I have been on many times...So to me Its important that I know it on my own. So my scores are taking a beating(a little) But im still going to come out this class with a decent score.
Enough of the school - today i had a taste for some Phillipino food. I got it and it wasnt as good as i imagined it would be because i had it before. They were slacking today.. Ill give them another try before i leave because i got the same thing when i first got here and it was delicous..I need to take some pictures for updates.
I took a nap when i got home from school..after i ate of course and now its 11:00pm. Nothing much to do..I could go out on the town because its near but I dont feel like spending any money.
I guess Ill wash my clothes so I dont have to do it tomorrow.

Spin Class

As you all know 2009 is the year of trying new things as well as getting into goal mode. I was invited to try a spin class. For those who dont know what spin is its indoor bike riding on a stationary bike. So I arrive for what i think is a 30 minute class and I take my position on the bike with about 12 other people in the class. The instructor is a cyclist who rides miles and miles normally and he let us know that on this day. Im here to tell you all for me, this class was murder. I was so tired i didnt know what the world too do. I was tired 10 minutes into the class which i learned while I was ON the bike that the class was one hour long. Standing up, pedeling uphill, sprinting, all on 30 second intervals. After the class i had to rush back to my room, take a shower, and get to class because i did not have much time. the class starts at 0530 and my class starts at 0745. But i had some work to turn in so i wanted to get there sooner.
I was tired all day and especially sleepy after lunch. I didnt have a heavy lunch so I knew it was the class that got me. But guess what..Ill be at the next class this Tuesday. Because like I said it 2009 and I think that class is going to pay big dividends in getting me back in shape. Im not buying any of those tight biker shorts though. thats carrying it too far.

Inauguration Day

Today I went to PT with my classmates to exersize. After exersizing I kept thinking I would like to watch the inaguration on tv, but I wouldnt have the chance. We are coming off of a long weekend and there is no way I would be able to see it. So I was just set to rewatch it whenever they played it agian. But just to tell you how much support our nation has changed, two of my classmates (both fillipinos, who out rank me - but I was selected as class leader, so I make all the class decisions) approched me about how important it was to them so see the inaguration. None of the black people asked me anything about it. They were persisent to. So I called our instructor and told her that we would like to see the inaguration, and she gave us a extra two hours so we could see the swearing in..This was great because I could say I was watching along with everyone when it actually happened. This was great for me..Ill make sure ill let the teacher know how much i appreciate that!

Yesterday and today

Yesterday i gave up junk food.. My last junk food meal was a double cheeseburger, chicken sandwich and large frieds. Its going to be difficult to let it go completely because i love french fries. But you got to give up something to get something. If i want to get in shape then french fries cant be the priority.
Today i got on the bike for 45 minutes and burnt about 429 calories and rode about 12.28 miles. I like the exersize bike but i cant wait to get to point mugu ( my next duty station ) so i can ride my actual bicycle. I got a good one that was sized to my height, weight, and riding style. I didnt know that you can get a large frame bicycle. I thought all bikes were the same size once you got the adult one. I would have never learned this if my cheap jeep bicycle wouldnt have got stolen.. My new bike is definitely a upgrade and you can tell the difference big time..Ill post a pic of me and my trusty bike when i get to my new duty station.
I have been watching the nomination on and off for the last two day. I cannot get tired of watching it..if they make a dvd of everything im definitely getting it. As I was riding the bike today in my everlong quest to get back to top shape I realized that Barack Obama has managed to do what only Nelson Mandela and the guy whom "The pursuit of Happyness" has done in my eyes, which was take away all excuses for greatness and personal acheivement. We really dont have any excuses..In a way thats a very uncomfortable feeling because many of us have found a comfort zone in our excuses, and become lazy in that comfort zone. But a wise man once seed that true sucess comes from getting out of our comfort zone...I think this was Dennis Kimbro - the author of "What makes the Great Great" One of the most fantastic books i have ever read...
We all have goals and sometimes we fall in to the trap of wanting everything to happen right now and we get impatient with the process...Got to love to love the journey and the process..That Dennis Kimbro just jumped into me..Got to switch back to WCT

Yesterday's adventure

Yesterday I decided to venture out and ride around San Diego a bit. So I plugged in Horton Plaza to the GPS and away I went to see the sights. As I rode around I noticed that it was exceptionally nice day and everything looked good. People walk around here like they are on vacation, Kind of like they do in Monterey. I found a place to park the car once I got to Horton Plaza. I went to pay for the parking and this older gentlemen and his wife asked me did I need a parking ticket. I said yes and they gave me theirs! They paid $20 for all day parking but they didnt need but 1 and a half. I walked them to their car so they could give me their ticket. If i was thinking i would have took their picture. I thanked him very much of course and he said all i ask is that you give it to somebody else if you dont use all the time. I ended up being there about 2 hours. When I came from the mall I was looking for somebody to give the ticket to, but I couldnt tell whether people had already paid, or was leaving the parking lot. And I didnt want people to look at me like I was crazy or trying to pull a fast one on them, so I just kept it...just incase I decided to come back to that area later that day.
I wanted to go to another mall and my stupid GPS system stopped tracking sattelites. Which means I had no idea where i was going. I ended up riding around all of San Diego not having a idea where I was. But the think about here i learned coming in is that highway 5 is the major road that runs through San Diego so if you can get back to the 5 then you are good.
It was all good, I just burnt more gas than i wanted to.
Nothing funny happend..but I had to use the bathroom and I went to Subway to use theres. And as im heading back to the car (I dont care too much for Subway Subs) i noticed a homeless lady sitting near where I was parked..I couldnt really tell if it was a man or a woman so i looked really hard..I was thinking, maybe i should hook this lady up with a sub, and do my good deed for the day to make up for that free parking i got earlier. But i guess she got nervous at me watching her and she picked up her stuff and walked away..So I thought "No sub for you" Then i hopped back in my car and I was on my way..
I noticed i need some new tires. I hate it when you have a few extra dollars then here comes a new expense..Burns my gall it does.
Well ill post later!

First Quiz

We got our first job sheet and I learned my score was 94.8. Although this is a decent score a few of my classmates scored 100% and thats the score I wanted to have. Most of my errors were small but as we know little things add up...
As you all well know I got a weight loss-get in shape goal for this year. One of the reasons for creating this blog is for accountability as well as to monitor my progress. My goal is to lose 95 pounds this year. I know that seems like alot but it totals out to be about 8 pounds per month. Comparing it to those people on "The biggest loser who lose between 64-110 pounds in a 10 week period. But I dont have a weight loss campus to sit around at and exersize and eat healthy.I got things to do and money to earn. But Im on my way. What im going to do is weigh in once every week and keep a monthly tally. I will probaly have little rewards per 10 pounds loss and once I get that get a little better every extra 10 pounds. If i meet my goal im going to buy something huge as a reward..Im thinking a Rolex watch or something nice like that. You have to reward yourself and keep focused..Naturally having the extra good health will speak for itself.
My current weight I learned is 305. End goal 210.
We will see what happens...

E7 exam..

Hi everyone,

I know you all are just reading this blog, and im just start to post on it. Feel free to leave any comments you so desire. Its intended to just to post some views that I have from day to day as well as keep you all up with whats going on with me. Ill include some observations and what not, just crazy things i see and sometimes do everyday.
Today i took the E7 test today... I didnt study so chances are I didnt do so well. Ill pass it next time. I know im going to get some flak at my next command about it..Tyler whats up with you, why didnt you past the test..My response will be geared to whomever makes the comment. If its a higher ranking person than me, My response will be: Ill try harder next time! I lost my focus for this test..however if they are the same rank or lower than me..my response will be along the lines of "Mind your business, and while you are at it, kiss a monkey's cayes.. Now if you arent from around the way you probaly dont know what cayes are. And if you dont than its better you didnt.
Today i took my first lesson quiz..I missed a few.. I hope this doenst ruin my chance of being the highest in the class. we have 19 people in the class. My goal is at least being one of the top 5 in the class.
Well its time for me to go. Im going to take some pictures this weekend. And keep you all updated on everything.. piece out..