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1/15/2025 -

I have to admit that the PhD is HARD. Not by content, not by the material, but by the waiting and overall sense of an 'identity' issue within the program. Not that anyone but myself is to blame when it comes to not performing the way I think I should.

I made a bunch of changes near the end of 2024. Some highlights from that though, are entering a pitch competition for a VR business and getting humbled, as well as seeing my first publication with the use of VR to help elementary school teachers build their classrooms.

Even funnier though, is that the research was featured in a UH Moment! I giggle since it's something that students, parents, or anyone dealing with the University's phone lines would have to listen to while they're on hold. Hearing "THIS, IS A UH MOMENT" isn't as appealing as it sounds when you're waiting to deal with financial aid, enrollment issues, or your parking ticket.

The Wonderful World of Skydiving

As of July 2024, I'm about a month away from having my license for a year and have about 60 jumps under my belt. This was basically a childhood dream of mine, after watching a scene of freeflight in Power Rangers. After I got my license, I celebrated by dressing up in a suit and tie and doing a "DB Cooper Jump" (sans the hijacking, hostages and ransom money).

I started to focus on getting better in the sport and on technique instead of taking the thrill ride down. In all honesty, I just want to be great at the sport. I like competing against myself, and hope to compete against others soon.