User:AwNNeR 5

Video Games
I play video games primarily over Xbox live. My Xbox 360 is in need of a $100 repair because of its broken disc reader. I'll repair through Microsoft so that I get a warranty with it. Despite my broken 360, I can still get my games to load. It is a bit frustrating, though. I primarily play Halo games, Castle Crashers, Fallout 3, and am starting to get hooked on 1vs100.

Minesweeper
When I am bored, I will often play some minesweeper. Over the years I have gotten pretty good. My expert high score is currently 114 seconds (1 minute, 54 seconds).

Calculator
While taking Algebra 1, my teacher introduced me to programming on the TI-83 family series calculators. I write some very medicre programs just to amuse friends during class, but have also put together some pretty good math programs. I enjoy gradually learning the different functions and capabilities. I download some programs from [ticalc.org] ranging from games, math programs, and some utility programs.

Math
I skipped 2 years in math and am now in calculus AP as a sophomore. I didn't do it to brag or because my parents forced me to; I did it because I really enjoy studying and experimenting in mathematics. I intend on pursuing a career in science and math, but am not quite sure what career to choose just yet. Over the summer of 2009, I taugh myself how to square 3 digit numbers while riding on a bus. I even wrote a program to test myself with squaring numbers of different ranges (like (100-500 or something random like 431-575).

Chess
I learned how to play chess when I was pretty young after I received a chess set for Christmas. I played recreationally and did not receive any coaching of any sort. I did not get very good. In the late school year of 2008-2009, I joined my school's chess club and got hooked. The club organizer taught me a lot of the basic strategy (controller the board, opening, checkmating, etc) and I have greatly improved. I can't say I am awesome at chess, yet; I am still just learning. I make the occasional basic mistake of giving up pieces for nothing, but that will go away with time and experience.