In School Again

Today I had my first CATIA class at Oakland County Community College. I left my apartment at 6:00 am to ensure enough time to get there. I had plenty of time, I was there at 6:45 am and the class didn't start until 8:00 am. I read a story in the newspaper about how Diamler had to sell Chrysler. Remember that bald headed German guy who did the Dodge commercials about a year ago, Dr. Z? He was in the article...and he sounds harsh. The class today was really easy, and today was very very basic. There are only 7 people in the class, including myself. The teacher, Derek, is really young and funny. We already were comfortable with one another by lunchtime which was nice incase we had any questions.

The class only goes from 8:00 - 4:00, with an hour lunch. Today we left at 3:30 which was nice to have a big chunk of the day free. Only, on the way home I got lost trying to find I-75 and ended up in Pontiac. Around Auburn Hills the roads turn crooked, and winding like they are in South Carolina so you have no sense of direction. Add to that one way streets, construction barrels, and Michigan left turns and it gets really confusing. I made my way back though.

I constantly hear people here talking about the job situation in Michigan, and how it's so bad and people are leaving. Well, some people in the class were talking about it today and I don't think that's it's bad, rather they don't want to work for the wages being offered. Some of them said they were worth $70/hr. Well, good luck with that one no matter where you live. Also, a third person today referred to me being from North Carolina instead of South. I don't know why people can't get that right.