Barrett's Honor College

I was notified yesterday that i have been accepted into Barrett's Honor College at Arizona State University. So we will be picking up and moving to the Phoenix area soon.


Update: So we moved to the Phoenix metro area in June. Really love it here. I was not able to attend Barrett's. I was unaware of all the extra costs associated with being an on-camps student, as well as my degree is not eligible for the western undergrad exchange. My first tuition bill was over $17,000. so I went back to being an online student. Plus with the new job and all the kids new activities I wouldn't have had the time to commit to it. 

School Shooting

So my son texted me 10 minutes after i dropped him off at school, because  someone called in threatening to shoot up the school today. He was safe and had left with a friend, and the friends parents. Police are all over school grounds, and there is definitely a heighten thence of security.
Most likely this threat was called in by some kid hoping for a three day weekend. Many parents took there kids home, so the bad guy won. He used fear to prevent people from doing there normal routine. However, if we send our kid's and they get shot or killed, the NRA, and Republicans win. The world officially sucks.

First class at ASU

Cruising through my first course at ASU. Sociology 352 has been interesting, and much easier than I had hoped. If I am paying this much per credit, I want to earn those grades. I applied for the Barret's honors program, and am impatiently waiting on the results. If I get in, we will have to move to Phoenix.

ASU

Started my first class at ASU, it's pretty amazing to be in the big time.

LDS Temple in Mesa

Wife took me to this temple to walk around the grounds,

very pretty place.

Zoe Driving

My Daughter thinks she can drive. 

It's her favorite new thing.

ASU Tour

Went to Phoenix to do a tour of ASU. ,

Picture of my welcome kit

the original building that housed ASU.

ASU

Finally got my official acceptance letter from ASU.  So excited to officially be a sun devil.

ILL

I have been feeling like shit for about three weeks. It has the body aches of a really nasty flu, with a lower fever, and seems tied to the weather changes we are having. Got to love monsoon season. Six hours in the ER on Saturday, no idea what I have but I am now of the world's strongest antibiotics.

Scholarships

I have begun the argues task of applying for scholarships.

 So many essays to write, so little time.

Degree

So I finally completed my associates degree and,,,,,,,,,

I am going to be attending Arizona State in the spring. 

Super excited about being a sun devil.

Life in Colorado

So we have been in Colorado thence September. I just finished my 12 weeks of leave. It has been amazing getting to spend all this time with Zoe. She is amazing and doing really well. I had to drop a class, 4 classes and taking care of a baby was just too much. So 1 class to go this summer and my first degree is finally complete.

oh life

So it has been a crazy year. I just finished finals, I am about to start my final term. 4 classes, and I am done!. My daughter was born in January, 6 weeks early, but she is doing amazing. 

We live in Colorado now, it is kinda cool, kinda poopy. It's nice to be out of Oregon, all so I do miss some little things. Work is going ok, lot of stress but I am about to take some FMLA which will be nice. Stay home with Zoe and do homework. I should have reliable internet soon so hopefully I can stay more up to date soon.

Long time no see

Sorry been away, I moved to Colorado, and life has been a bit busy, will post more soon

Summer Term

So it is now Summer term. Sorry I have not been very active. So busy. Life has been so stressful. Still doing good in school, 3.89 gpa. This term may wreck that. I am convinced SQL is a tool of the devil. Really starting to hate that class.

So frustrated with it. Everything else has been good. Married life has been good too me, and I am happy to announce we have a bun in the oven. Due in February. After this term I have 6 more classes to get through. Two a term, way easier hopefully.

I Got Married

So big news, I met my better half, and we got married. I have never met someone who so perfectly fit me. Instant best friend, and just makes me feel complete. We made our wedding vows with a quote from Neil Gaiman, Dr. Who, and then a Dr. Suess inspired finish.

Wedding Ceremony

May 4, 2016 Brian & Michelle Britton

Lisa: "Have you ever been in love? Horrible, isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defenses, you build up a whole suit of armor, so that nothing can hurt you, then one stupid person, no different from any other stupid person, wanders into your stupid life. . . . You give them a piece of you. They didn't ask for it. They did something dumb one day, like kiss you or smile at you, and then your life isn't your own anymore."

Michelle: I promise to be true to you, to uplift & to support you, to frustrate and challenge you, and to share with you the beautiful moments of life. Someday, if the stars align, I might even let you win an argument. Let us do good and be good to each other. "Do you wanna come with me? 'Cause if you do, then I should warn you — you're gonna see all sorts of things. Ghosts from the past. Aliens from the future. It won't be quiet, it won't be safe, and it won't be calm. But I'll tell you what it will be: the trip of a lifetime!"

Brian: From the moment our paths crossed you have surprised me, distracted me, captivated me and challenged me in a way that no human being ever has. I’ve fallen in love with you again and again, countless times, without reservation, and I still can’t believe that today I get to marry my best friend.

Lisa: Then if you'll both have, and if you'll both hold, From now until the stars grow cold, And if you'll love through good and bad, And whether you're happy or sad, And love in sickness, and in health, And when you're poor, and when in wealth, And if you'll love with all your heart, From now until death do you part, And if you'll love each other through and through, Please answer with these words: I DO!

Michelle: I DO!

Brian: I DO!

Lisa: THEY DO! ... YAHOO!

We need to continue with a few more things, So let’s proceed-

May I have the rings?

Groom- place this ring on Bride’s finger
 
And repeat after me: To you my dear, I give this ring, for it is special, not just bling,
wear it proud, as you have vowed, for you are mine, til the end of time. (put ring on brides finger)

Bride- place this ring on Groom’s finger And repeat after me:

To you my love, I give this ring, For it's your sweet love, that makes me sing, And now I give my heart so true, For the rest of my life, to be with you. (put ring on grooms finger)

One last thing before you go, I really want you both to know: I wish you a life full of sunshine, hearts full of cheer, And a love that grows deeper year after year! Now I, by the authority vested in me,
Declare that husband and wife you shall be! You're married now! So kiss the bride, But please, do keep it dignified!

Final Grades-Dean's List

So I survived Fall term, all 15 credits of it. Ended with 3 A's and 1 -A. Made Dean's list for the first time. GPA is 3.89.

Woop woop. Hopefully I can keep this momentum going. 

End of 2015

So I finished 2015 with 3 A's and 1 -A. Made dean's list. Christmas break went smoothly, had a nice little vacation with my boys to Seaside. other then that it was nice and relaxing. The new term has started and if to a good start. Microsoft Access is being a bit of a bugger but other then that it is going well.

Mid Term

So mid term, things are going o.k. I am keeping my head above water so far. I think I will squeak by, but I have defiantly learned my lesson. No more 15 credit terms, unless I can afford to cut back my hours at work. I got a job working as a lab monitor for 2 or so hours a week. Should give me some time to study with out my family interrupting me every few minutes. Start that next week I believe.

What was I thinking???

So fall term started with a whimper. 15 credits was way to much to under take. I feel like I am drowning. I am trying to muttle threw it with passing grades, But I think my GPA is really going to take a severe hit. I knew I should have stopped at 12 credits. Common sense ain't to common I guess.