As I have successfully graduated from NGTC, and, as this Blog site was created for an extra credit assignment to show my school progress, I am now going to DELETE it.
Thanks for following, reading, and commenting!!
Over and out!!
Sue-Jobi Web Design
Sue Blair, CIST AAS
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Over and Out
2017!!
Lots of changes in my life.
First, I successfully graduated from NGTC with Honors. I now have TWO Associate Degrees!!
Second, I no longer have the Su-Jobi web site. Though I still design websites!
Third, I still piddle with photography; I LOVE my camera!!
Fourth, but not least, I am currently working part time at two jobs: I am the Web Master for Habersham County Chamber of Commerce. I am currently designing their new website. (Publish date to be determined.) AND, I am teaching at the Interactive College of Technology in Gainesville.
I am still Square Dancing and Round Dancing regularly (started in 2001), but now I am a licensed Line Dance Instructor. I am an associate member of the South Carolina Callers Association and a member of Caller Lab. I have an ASCAP and BMI music license. I am also a member, or honorary member, of three Square Dance Clubs: Pacesetters (Anderson, SC); Paws and Taws (Seneca, SC); and 4 Plus (Taylors, SC). Year round, I lead Lines at any Square Dance I can; AND, I teach Lines at Senior Solutions (in Seneca) for their Silver Sneaker Program on Monday afternoons November thru March.
I stay pretty busy!! And I love life!!
Dance, live, love life!!
Lots of changes in my life.
First, I successfully graduated from NGTC with Honors. I now have TWO Associate Degrees!!
Second, I no longer have the Su-Jobi web site. Though I still design websites!
Third, I still piddle with photography; I LOVE my camera!!
Fourth, but not least, I am currently working part time at two jobs: I am the Web Master for Habersham County Chamber of Commerce. I am currently designing their new website. (Publish date to be determined.) AND, I am teaching at the Interactive College of Technology in Gainesville.
I am still Square Dancing and Round Dancing regularly (started in 2001), but now I am a licensed Line Dance Instructor. I am an associate member of the South Carolina Callers Association and a member of Caller Lab. I have an ASCAP and BMI music license. I am also a member, or honorary member, of three Square Dance Clubs: Pacesetters (Anderson, SC); Paws and Taws (Seneca, SC); and 4 Plus (Taylors, SC). Year round, I lead Lines at any Square Dance I can; AND, I teach Lines at Senior Solutions (in Seneca) for their Silver Sneaker Program on Monday afternoons November thru March.
I stay pretty busy!! And I love life!!
Dance, live, love life!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Spring Semester 2015
One down, one to go!!
Nearly finished...
With flying colors, I completed my next-to-the last semester at NGTC (Spring of 2015.) In both Microsoft Server classes, and and in my other class, I made A's.
2015 Fall Semester will be my last semester at NGTC; I will take the last two classes. I will graduate January 2016.
Progress...
My diploma and first Associate degree (Web Design) didn't seem to take as long as these last few semesters earning my Associate degree in Networking.
Ready to move on...
While I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at NGTC, classes and working in my department, I am ever so ready to head into the real word.
I will need to get a job, hopefully in my field, and settle in to paying off my student loan; small as it may be, I hate being in debt!
Looking to my future...
As this chapter in my life draws to a close, I am excited to see what is next.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Region (NGAAR) Web Site
Northeast Antique Auto Region (NGAAR) has graduated!!
From me (Sue of Su-Jobi Web Design) maintaining their web site, for a fee, to a club member doing it at no cost. I am no longer involved.
This is an excellent move on their part. Not only does it save the club money, but it also means more monies can go to the charities and scholarships they support.
NGAAR 2014 Car and Truck Show
So, if you attended the 2014 Annual Car Show sponsored by NGAAR, and you're wondering what happened to all the car show photos (vendors, cars, trophies, etc...), I have them and am happy to share. Email me at sue@su-jobiwebdesign.com. I will gladly email your pictures to you - no charge! (If you choose to make a donation to NGAAR, I am sure they would appreciate it.)
6,000+ Photos
I took over 6,000 photos at the car show that weekend at the Fairgrounds in Clarkesville, Georgia. That is a LOT of pictures.
Building, Learning, and Teaching
Currently, I am building web sites, learning new web stuff, and teaching web design! Of course I could also teach Microsoft Office Suite and general maneuvering in/on a computer...
So, let me know if I can be of service to you.
Friday, August 8, 2014
NGTC CIS Work Study Position
Sometimes I just LOVE my job!!
Ok, I ALWAYS love my job!!
But the last couple of days I have been working with JavaScript! I have been using the pseudocode in the text book and writing it in JavaScript to make it run. It is so fun!!
They are simple little programs that provide examples for the students.
The hardest one, so far, was one that had to do with interest. You had to take the amount of money you would LIKE to have at the end of a time period (in years that you specify), with an interest rate you provide, and the program tells you how much your initial deposit needs to be. Pretty cool.
The first problem I had was that I got the wrong answer; the program ran, but the initial amount needed to deposit was incorrect. (If I wanted to end up with $10,000 after 10 years at a low rate of interest, I would need to start with more that $1001!!). Once I got that worked out (my math formula in JavaScript was incorrect), then I had to correct the decimal places - I only needed two places not 8 or 9...
It was quite a challenge for me as I rarely write in JavaScript, and I spent quite a bit of time researching online. Then, I asked for help from my wonderful son-in-law (Andrew), and finally, my instructor, Mr. Long.
Mr. Long and I sat in front of our computers and finally got it working - I have to say; it was a joint effort!! I could not have done it without his input!! (I'm not sure he would have done it without my effort!! LOL)
Here is the pseudocode:
1 Display "Enter the desired future value."
2 Input futureValue
3 Display "Enter the annual interest rate."
4 Input rate
5 Display "How many years will you let the money grow?"
6 Input years
7 Set presentValue = futureValue / (1 + rate)^years
8 Display "You will need to deposit $", presentValue
3 Display "Enter the annual interest rate."
4 Input rate
5 Display "How many years will you let the money grow?"
6 Input years
7 Set presentValue = futureValue / (1 + rate)^years
8 Display "You will need to deposit $", presentValue
Enter the desired future value.
10000 [Enter]
Enter the annual interest rate.
0.05 [Enter]
How many years will you let the money grow?
10 [Enter]
You need to deposit $6139
10000 [Enter]
Enter the annual interest rate.
0.05 [Enter]
How many years will you let the money grow?
10 [Enter]
You need to deposit $6139
It was a fun assignment!! I love doing stuff like that!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Kudzu
Standing in the Kudzu...
Scroll down to see the three (3) photos I posted...
Today, I stood in a field overcome with the most beautiful vine (with Grape Kool-aid smelling flowers) and took a number of pictures.
The weather and lighting were perfect, and I love the vine!
The ground, and everything sticking up out of the ground, was covered to the point of obscuring all - leaving interesting kudzu-sculptures. It was so beautiful, and the smell so rich.
As I turned to go, I wondered if I would be able to walk away; perhaps I had stood so long in one place the fast-growing vine had grown around my feet and legs and I would not be able to move. Perhaps I, too, would turn into a kudzu-shaped sculpture!
Kudzu grows approximately a foot a day, or 60 feet per growing season, which is pretty amazing! And it can completely take over a telephone pole, barn, house, or old car, in that growing season.
So, enjoy the view but don't stand too long in one place - at least, not near the Kudzu!!
The purple, grape Kool-aid smelling Kudzu flower,
like an upside down cluster of grapes;
so pretty!!
A field of Kudzu,
growing wild;
my heart rejoices at God's handiwork!
Looking down the road,
with the Kudzu field off to the right;
see some of the sculptures?
Amazing Kudzu - captured with my amazing camera!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Taking Pictures for One of my Clients
Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Region (NGAAR or (NeGAAR)
July 4th Parade and Car Show, Demorest, GA (July 4, 2014)
I am definitely living and learning in the mountains, as they say at NGTC!
I spent Independence Day in Demorest taking pictures at the Parade and Car Show.
I learned a lot about what NOT to do, like: never leave your camera bag back at the car because you may want the other lens (that's in the camera bag); don't forget to change the setting on the camera back after using a special setting; and, next time, don't forget to use sun screen - my face got pretty red!
But I had a lot of fun taking pictures, talking with car owners and NGAAR club members, and just being there and being involved.
Here are four of the over 150 pictures I took:
But it wasn't over... later that evening, parked at a good location, I watched the beautiful Fireworks with some of my family. Ahh-hh!!!
SO-O pretty!
I spent Independence Day in Demorest taking pictures at the Parade and Car Show.
I learned a lot about what NOT to do, like: never leave your camera bag back at the car because you may want the other lens (that's in the camera bag); don't forget to change the setting on the camera back after using a special setting; and, next time, don't forget to use sun screen - my face got pretty red!
But I had a lot of fun taking pictures, talking with car owners and NGAAR club members, and just being there and being involved.
Here are four of the over 150 pictures I took:
First site of the Parade;
using a wide-angle lens
After the Parade
A church in Demorest caught my eye;
again using the wide-angle lens
At the Car Show
Owner: Grady Cowart
1953 Ford F-100
I like the interesting affect caused by the lens shade. Cool!
(Well, actually, it was VERY hot!)
I don't know the owner or make and model,
but it's pretty cool!!
1968 Chevy Camero SS
Owner: Bobby Ayers
Right after the Parade was over,
I spotted this car coming down Main Street.
I quickly pulled out my camera; the owners stopped
(stopping the flow of traffic)
allowing me to take several pictures.
When I was done, and with a friendly wave and smile, they drove on.
No one seemed to mind!
I have no idea who the owners were or what kind of car it was,
but it was an amazing experience and an awesome car!
So, whoever you are - thank you!!
So, the celebration ended so nicely!
But it wasn't over... later that evening, parked at a good location, I watched the beautiful Fireworks with some of my family. Ahh-hh!!!
SO-O pretty!
What a fantastic day!!
My only regret was that I couldn't stay for the Car Show Awards. I needed to pick up my grandchildren. (Not that I minded seeing my Grandchildren - of course - but I hated missing the Awards!)
Speaking of Grandchildren; I would like to do a photo shoot with them. That would be fun. Maybe one at a time? Locally, I have four! Out of state, I have one more.
Until next time; keep your smile ready for my camera - you never know when I might spot you in the crowd and sneak a shot!! LOL
Don't forget to visit my Web Site: www.Su-JobiWebDesign.com
Sunday, June 29, 2014
No Claim to Fame; However...
Su-Jobi Web Design Now Offering Web Site Photography Services
Su-Jobi can take pictures for your web site!
I am the proud owner of a 24 Megapixel DSLR Camera, a Nikon D5300, with a AF-S DV NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Zoom lens and a TAMRON
SP 10-24mm 1:3.5-4.510-24mm wide angle lens.
Also have a Manfrotto MT294A3 tripod with a Manfrotto Basic Pan Tilt Head
(804RC2) with QuickLock.
My History with Photography
I grew up around photography, I guess you could say I was exposed to it most of my life (pun intended). My parents were both very advanced amateur photographers with a dark room and enlarger; they also did special affects.
I learned photography from my father using a Kodak Retina II he had purchased, used, in Germany while a Merchant Seaman in his early 20's. When I was 17, and using the Retina II, I took an amateur photography class - and loved it! My father wholeheartedly supported me offering unlimited B&W film and development until he felt I was ready to advance to color film. I still have the photo that inspired him to "graduate" me to color film.
When I married a military man and went off to Germany, my father would not let me take the Retina II with me, so I purchased a camera. I have been taking pictures ever since! (Years later, my father gave me the Retina II; I still have that camera, and I have to say: it still takes excellent pictures!!)
Photoshop & Advance Photoshop Classes
While taking Web Design at NGTC, Photoshop and Advance Photoshop were two of the required classes; I loved those classes and excelled in them, helping other students along the way. After completing the classes, I became the Student Assistant in the classes, sharing my love of photography and photo editing with many other students.
Some Samples
Here are before/after pictures of a photo merge (using Photoshop) I did for my sister Ann. The first two photos were taken from two different places and distances from the waterfall; the third is the merge. If you check out the first link below, you can compare my merge with a professional picture of the waterfall. You can also see that my sister takes very good pictures!
Photo by: Ann Humphries, June 13, 2013
...bottom of the falls
Photo by: Ann Humphries, June 13, 2013
...top of the falls
Merge by: Sue of Su-Jobi Web Design, June or July 2013
...entire falls
(Feel free to enlarge for better viewing)
For more information about Horsetail Falls:
http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Horsetail_Falls_Loop_Hike - professional photo
Now, here is an image I did in Photoshop for fun, with special affects (before and after.)
Unfortunately, this was not a good quality image;
I think I took it with an old cell phone camera or cam.
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I think I took it with an old cell phone camera or cam.
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You can see that I "posterized" myself in Photoshop,
which was fun!
Posterized - Specifies the number of tonal levels for
each color channel (Posterized is a Photoshop term.)
Here are two photos that Photoshop never touched; just the way they came out of the camera!
This one I took real early this morning (June 29, 2014) with the Nikon; it was just getting light outside.
It was taken without flash; I simply adjusted the aperture setting and shutter speed. I did not use a tripod. A tripod would have been good because I used a very slow shutter speed.
I love the soft look...
I was just out playing around with my new camera.
A beautiful fern
growing at the foot of a tree...
Point Being
While I am not a professional photographer, I can take some pretty good pictures, as well as edit them in Photoshop - cropping, enhancing, correcting, special affects, etc.
Leaving you with this --
If you love what you do, it's not work!! And I love what I do!!
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