“You should see the other guy!” is how I feel about Phase Two. Honestly, Excel kicked my butt really well because I am not good with numbers, so trying to remember what goes with what formulas was quite a hassle (and still is, admittedly). Or maybe I just subconsciously found all those lines and columns and rows intimidating. However, I will say—even though it did kick my butt—I did overcome most of it! It’s honestly quite interesting how expansive Excel is for its users. Even though we have AI doing many people’s jobs, I understand why so many people value having skills and being able to navigate Microsoft products.
A4 felt a bit like a memory. My brother showed me the basic functions of A4, so when I came across it, I found it pretty much like memory. However, I definitely underestimated A5. I think I took more than three hours figuring out the “sort and structured” section, all because it wasn’t clicking that I had to essentially leave out a space. But rest assured, I finally got it!
- From Chapter Five, I chose 5.10.4 — VLOOKUP. At first, it was not clicking for me in terms of its function and importance. However, as I got to practice a bit more, I realized how neat it actually was! I think this function would be cool for someone who is running a business and wants to organize inventory.
- I have not had the opportunity to use what I learned in Phase Two academically, but I did make a spreadsheet organizing my spending. I was able to use SUM and SUMIF for bills that I have to pay and also to figure out how much I have to save to take a small trip in the summer! Honestly, kind of a game changer, because I can update on the go — so 10/10, I’d recommend it!
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I think Phase Three will be more interesting for me, as I am someone who is driven creatively. I love playing around and seeing what fits and what doesn’t. I hope to be able to keep up, and because I have the opportunity to be a bit more free creatively, I hope it will reflect in my work!
P.S. Even though no one asked, here are three more photos I took! Also, thank you everyone for the coffee shop recommendations. I hope to be able to try them over the summer!
Hey Ashley, it is so cool to hear that you were able to use Excel in your day-to-day life to keep it more organized and keep track of your spending. This way you keep track of your savings but also keep practicing on Excel.
ReplyDeleteBeing able to use the skills we learned and got certified with Excel in everyday life is truly awesome. I use to just use spreadsheets not knowing of the customization possibilities. I hope to be able to create my own at work to simplify my job at times.
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley! The pictures you added look great yet again! I hope you keep including them in your future blog posts. They really add a nice personal touch and make your posts stand out in a unique way, so I hope that encourages you to keep it up. Also, please share any coffee shop recommendations you have since I’m always on the lookout for new places to explore.
ReplyDelete"I finally got it!" = best reward and feeling :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your brother showed you basic functions of Microsoft Excel ^_^
Let your creative spirit elevate you in Phase 3, Ashley!
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteLove the “you should see the other guy” energy, Excel may have put up a fight, but it’s clear you held your own! It’s awesome that you’re already using what you learned to plan for a summer trip too. Can’t wait to see how your creativity shines in Phase 3, good luck! :-)
Hey Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your Phase Two reflection! Your “you should see the other guy” line made me laugh. Excel can definitely be a beast, but it’s awesome how you stuck with it and came out stronger. I totally relate to the struggle with formulas and structured data, but it’s so satisfying when it finally clicks.
It’s great that you’re already applying what you’ve learned to organize your spending and plan for a summer trip. Using SUM and SUMIF functions for budgeting is a smart move, and being able to update it on the go is a game changer.
Your excitement for Phase Three is contagious! Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing your journey with us.^-^
Hi Ashley! I think you have a really great reflection of Phase 2 and I really like that you use "you should see the other guy". Your reflection really shows the perseverance that you applied to this section and I am glad that you were able to get the achievement of figuring out A5!
ReplyDeleteYour photos on this blog post are really great! I came across a new coffee shop that I recently tried called Airoma Cafe. I may be a bit behind on the trend, but I tried their banana coffee and it was AMAZING!! It may or may not be a new obsession.......
Hey Ashley, Excel was definitely challenging for me, even though I had some experience with it. I’m really glad I took this class because I’ve gained skills and knowledge I wouldn’t have otherwise, and the certification is definitely a bonus. We’re almost done with the semester, so keep it up! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to lie, seeing Excel again after 5 or so years, I was a little intimidated too, because when I did use it, I know I didn’t use more than a handful of basic functions.
ReplyDeleteWow, that’s a great way to use what you learned for your budgeting! Very smart!
Nice photos, I like the one with the plate of food. It looks like a delicious fancy enchilada.
"You should see the other guy!" really made me smile! I totally get how overwhelming Excel can be at first, especially with all the functions and formulas. It’s great that you stuck with it and even created your own spreadsheet for budgeting. Also, can’t wait to see your photos, and I’m glad you got some good coffee shop recs
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ReplyDeleteI totally relate to this! I also found the formulas super intimidating at first and often caught myself overthinking them. It took me a while to realize that sometimes the simplest approach works best. Glad to know I wasn’t the only one who felt that way.
ReplyDeleteYes, excel was the most challenging, but I’m happy you over came it, it’s crazy how much you can do in excel I had no idea, I learned so much. The space between the phrases was pretty cool to use after getting the hang of it. Organization is a good trait to have, maybe you haven’t used excel academically but it’s good that you're using it in your personal life!
ReplyDeleteI really really relate and it took me a bit to understand Excel and remember the functions and formulas but when that "click" moment happens it's like all that fog clears!
ReplyDeleteHi, I really liked your pictures! I also find myself getting creative with pictures.
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