 In 1993, I started my college education. It was here, that I was introduced to the magical world of computers. I must say that I was intrigued, by this machine. I was fascinated at how powerful this machine can be, while at the same time it is nothing but an expensive bookend or paperweight. The effectiveness of the machine was in the hands of the mind behind it. ( kinda like the 'ol addage, "..Computers don't run the world, It's the people in front of the computer that run the world.") It was in this time at Sauk Valley Community College, that my world was broadend. It was here that I met a good friend, Tim Logeman. He had been going to the College for a year when I met him (my first semester), and his father was an instructor. He was very familiar with the college and the people there. I was working, but I made sure that I spent at least 2 hours a day in the computer lab, watching, asking questions, and learning from those who knew more than I. I began spending time with a group of people that enjoyed opening up the computer, and playing with it. I soon developed a knack for it. I was by no means an expert, but I knew some basic tech. knowledge. In 1996, I moved to Washington,
DC. to enroll in Strayer University's
Computer Information Systems-Network Certificate Program. In a span
of 4 months I was working as a computer lab assistant for Strayer, and
eventually became the lab manager. It was the first time that I ever left
home for such a long time. I met alot of people there, and made some
real friends.
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