Capstone Goals
“There is no way for others to do the work and for you to reap the results. Reading someone else’s blueprint of mental progress will not transfer its realizations to you. You have to develop them yourself.” Dalai Lama, How To Practice
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.