On Finishing, Next Steps, And Adding Value

laptop computer showing c application

I have one more quarter after this one. One! Currently, my post-school plan is to return to the workforce after I’m done. As much as I love web development, I feel that I can offer the most to a company within the realm of project management or systems analysis.

One of my “superpowers” is communication. I am excellent at connecting with people. As I’ve worked across a number of business functions, I understand the information they need, and how they think. With my developer skills, I think I would do an excellent job as the intermediary between IT and business units. I have been told that I communicate IT and other technology issues in a way that doesn’t make users “feel like idiots”. Plus, my career has a solid amount of project work (project coordination, documentation, etc). And I really enjoyed my project management and systems analysis and design coursework.

I intend to continue my studies, too. At this point, I’m looking at pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology and Administrative Management degree at Central Washington University (ain’t that a mouthful) here in Lynnwood.

The past few years have been full of change and growth. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities that have presented themselves. Now I look forward to using all that I’ve learned to add value wherever I may roam (queue up Mettalica) and make the world better.

A Monday morning haiku

Monday morning haiku

so the week begins 
cool air, grey clouds, gentle mists
my tea calls to me

Tis a grey morning in Seattle. Autumn’s coolness fills my senses. Time to rise, drink some tea, then face the world.

A rainy day haiku


walking through the trees
on this damp and misty day
water bringing life

Autumn Light, October 11, 2021

Autumn Light, October 11, 2021

morning sunlight
moves past the morning rain
crows discuss the day

An Breezy Night Haiku

Tonight’s Haiku

It’s a stormy, rainy, windy night here in Seattle.


Dawn's light a ways off  
Evening rains dance in the wind
An open window

Autumn has arrived


Autumn has fully arrived in Seattle. Rain and mist dominate the day. For me, this is calming. This is beautiful.

early autumn rain
birds delight in fresh berries
slowly I sip tea

Autumn Flowers

Autumn flowers, decaying slowing, gracefully

in this autumn rain
flowers feel the grasp of time
morning moving past 

Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves

in this gentle breeze
reddened leaves dance graceful
in the morning mist

It’s been a busy week. I started fall quarter and ended up with a stomach bug. Those two items sucked up the majority of my time. I’ll have more updates shortly.

I hope everyone of you is well and that you’re feeling refreshed and re-energized.

A Rainy Day Haiku

man standing beside train
Photo by Trace Hudson on Pexels.com

rain upon my face
joyous autumnal breezes
all the earth refreshed

Today’s Haiku: A Heavy Rain


ferocious rain falls 
battering leaves and flowers
days fade into night