Capstone Goals

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Capstone Learning Intentions and Pathway Design: MSc Integrative Ecosocial Design, Gaia University

2013-01-22 10:43:17

Return from Costa Rica to California

A journey back home after 3 and a half months traveling in Costa Rica and Panamá.

2013-01-22 10:43:17

Returned from Costa Rica

To be back on time for the start of the Solar Energy class

2013-02-04 21:40:59

Move Into New Apartment

In beautiful Santa Cruz, California! I have been on the road since the spring of 2011 and it feels great to settle down!

2013-02-13 17:00:00

Start Solar Course

Beginning of course: Construction and Energy Management 162, Solar Design & Installation at Cabrillo College in Watsonville, CA

2013-02-13 17:40:59

Solar Energy

Learn to design solar systems, to enhance permaculture, aquaponics and other projects.

2013-02-13 21:40:59

Start of Course: CEM 162: Photovoltaic Design & Installation

Photovoltaic Design & Installation NABCEP certification

2013-02-21 10:43:17

Build Furniture

Built 2 shelving units to fit a deep closet and an area near the refrigerator in new apartment. Also added new shelves to walls in living room and kitchen.

2013-02-21 10:43:17

Design Living Space

Building my own furniture is a way for me to by happy because I am more involved in designing my own living space!

2013-02-21 12:43:17

Tool Knowledge

Practice using tools to build from scratch after measuring a space.

2013-02-25 15:43:17

End of 1st Year Presentation

Working closer to a Master's degree!

2013-02-25 19:43:17

Presentation Production

Completed the project of creating a presentation and figuring out how to get people all over the world to be online at the right time for me to present!

2013-02-25 19:54:54

End of 1st Year Presentation

Online presentation marking the end of my 1st year in the MSc "Integrative Ecosocial Design" program. (This presentation also marked the beginning of my capstone year in the program).

2013-03-05 10:39:05

Working as a Landscaper

To work outdoors rather than in an office.

2013-03-05 10:39:05

Practice Spanish

Use Spanish every day at work. Build vocabulary. Practice Mexican dialect and ability to understand Mexican Spanish.

2013-03-05 11:39:05

Landscaping

Learning about: drip irrigation systems, sprinklers, piping, building decks and ponds, drainage, and the local landscaping culture.

2013-03-05 11:43:17

Gain Work Experience in Landscaping

Started full time work with Dreamscapes, Creative Landscape Solutions in Santa Cruz, CA

2013-03-10 10:43:17

Permaculture Design Consultation

Created a permaculture design for a client in Santa Cruz, CA, including a base map, recommendations for greywater usage and more.

2013-03-10 10:43:17

Permaculture Consulting

To have a right livelihood in a business where I advise others in creating beautiful healthy urban-scapes!

2013-03-10 11:43:17

Permaculture Design

Drew 2 separate base maps, as well as a to-scale drawing of a lasagna-style bed with greywater irrigation.

2013-03-20 18:54:54

Practice Spanish

Achieve personal goal of regular practice of Spanish.

2013-03-20 19:54:54

Start Writing in Spanish

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) content writing in Spanish.

2013-03-20 19:54:54

SEO

Engagement in the 'how-to's' and behind the scenes of the internet that is a goal of mine to be able knowledgeable in the many uses of the internet.

2013-03-24 10:43:17

Create New Photo Galleries

Created new photography galleries for my online photography portfolio for Costa Rica and Panama.

2013-03-24 10:43:17

Photographic Work

Personal goal to develop and grow my photography portfolio.

2013-03-24 11:43:17

Photography

I hope to use the photographs from these galleries in conjunction with my writing project on the dialogue between the americas in relation to ecological design.

2013-04-06 10:54:54

Plants in Living Space

Personal goal to have lots of plants where I live.

2013-04-06 11:54:54

New Plants for Garden

Planted cucumber, yerba buena, lemon thyme and scarlet runner beans in containers on patio. Started seedlings indoors: lettuce, heirloom tomato varieties, arugula, and greek oregano.

2013-04-07 10:43:17

Aire Chip Sales Meeting

A meeting to go over the contract for an independent sales position.

2013-04-07 10:43:17

Energy Efficiency

To work in the energy efficiency industry. To have a big impact on the energy grid and the air quality.

2013-04-07 11:43:17

AireChipSupply.com

Built a web page to sell the Aire Chip.

2013-04-10 10:43:17

Solar Midterm Exam

Midterm Exam for course CEM 162 Solar Design & Installation

2013-04-14 10:43:17

Vertical Grow Wall

Design, build and install a vertical grow wall on the west facing wall outside on my patio. Plant seedlings when they mature and after the danger of frost passes.

2013-04-14 10:43:17

Grow Food

Personal goal to grow my own food and have access to fresh food at my home!

2013-04-14 11:43:17

Permaculture Design

Practice what I preach by maximizing my edible yield at my small apartment.

2013-04-17 10:43:17

Create Personal Time

Took a day off of work to celebrate a good friend's birthday party and see Sigur Ros play at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA.

2013-04-17 10:43:17

Time Management

Getting better and practicing time management.

2013-04-26 11:36:44

Main Advising

Utilize main advising hours as a methodology to track my progress.

2013-04-28 10:43:17

Solar Project

Meet with group from class to take measurements and data for Photovoltaic Design final project.

2013-05-10 11:36:44

Main Advising

Utilize main advising hours as a methodology to track my progress.

2013-05-24 10:43:17

29th Birthday!

Celebrate my birthday at home with friends and family!

2013-05-24 11:36:44

Main Advising

Utilize main advising hours as a methodology to track my progress.

2013-06-05 10:43:17

Solar Final Exam

CEM 162 Photovoltaic Design & Installation final examination.

2013-06-05 10:43:17

Solar Project Due

Final Project for photovoltaic design & installation class due.

2013-06-07 11:36:44

Main Advising

Utilize main advising hours as a methodology to track my progress.

2013-06-08 10:43:17

NABCEP Exam

Take NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) Exam to become a PV designer/installer.

2013-06-08 10:43:17

Right Livelihood

Obtaining this certification will be a big step towards satisfying a right livelihood for myself.

2013-06-13 10:43:17

Obtain Master's Degree

Work toward personal goal of obtaining a master's degree.

2013-06-13 10:43:17

Design

Output packets display knowledge of integrative ecological design, which can be applied across fields and disciplines.

2013-06-13 11:43:17

Capstone Output Packet

Turn in output packet for Gaia University MSc program. Choose from: Solar Aquaponics, Net-Zero Business Design, Inter-American Dialogue, and/or Photovoltaics.

2013-06-21 11:36:44

Main Advising

Utilize main advising hours as a methodology to track my progress.

Capstone Goals

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