Microsoft Experience

For as long as I can remember I have been using Microsoft Word. My parents made sure I knew my way around the basic programs at a young age. Besides it being the one program I needed for all of my classes. So I feel pretty sure about my skills on word. What I really would like to practice is using Excel because I think it is important to know how to create a spreadsheet and write out formulas, especially for later on in life.

Computer Skills

My computer skills....hmmm...well honestly I don't remember not having a computer. When I was a kid we had those really old desktops that were huge and that you had to type in commands to get anything done. Then when I was around 7 or 8 I was put into this computer course which was basically an excuse for me to hang out with a bunch of kids and play "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?" or Pinball all day.
After that I had to take a computer class every year up until my sophomore year of high school. I learned how to use Excel, how to design web pages, and other basic skills. I guess because after sophomore year I basically stuck to MSN, Hotmail, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word I forgot alot of what I had learned before. Which is why I am in this course now.
Right now I own a Sony VAIO laptop that I love and have no complaints about except that since everyone here seems to have a MAC its more difficult for me to get things done.

First thing's First

So hey everyone "Que hay"? That's Spanish slang for what's up? My name is Diandra Pastor Hyde and I'm a Freshman here at Trinity originally from the Bay Islands of Honduras. However, I went to high school in San Pedro Sula, Honduras (which is in my opinion the second best place after the islands.) In case you don't know where that is, I've provided a link with pictures and information because it would be a shame for you to go another day without knowing about Honduras.

I guess one of the first things I have to point out about myself is that there is nothing more important to me than my family and close friends. I'm very family oriented and try to represent them as best I can in everything that I do. My father is a doctor, my mother a business owner, and I have three younger brothers.

My ideal day would be laying out on the deck of a yacht with my friends enjoying the sun with a pina colada in one hand and nothing but sand and sea for miles. It kind of brings to mind a Kenny Chesney song, "No shoes, No shirt, No problems." That's me, I'm an islander through and through as laid-back as you can be, but extremely driven when I want something.

I guess that covers the basics. I really never have been interested in blogs because I value my privacy a lot. So anything else you want to know you may want to ask.

Diandra Pastor