Wooohooo! New JOB

Finally, all of the school is going to pay off. I happened to put my resume out on some job sites, and lo and behold someone contacted me! After several interviews they called and offered me a position as their IT manager. The title is a little deceiving. I'm not actually managing people, but rather the computer networks and physical machines and maybe a little programming. There is more to the job, and it should grow into something great. It will be my first "computer" job. I am finally getting away from electronics as the main focus of my career.

Anyway, I'll start in two weeks. I did tell my boss and gave notice so the wheels are turning for my departure. It's scary and exciting all at the same time.

Put your makeup on at home!

I have had a couple instances this week of women applying makeup WHILE driving. You can see the rear view mirror cocked to one side, the woman leaning over to see her face, and the car swerving all over the road. I had the (mis)pleasure of following one such woman into work today. Rrrrrr, just get off of the road! A few days earlier I was almost hit broadside when that woman didn't realize she was changing lanes (because she was so involved with her application of makeup).

OK, venting complete. If you read this, it isn't an attack on women. I've also seen many men doing other crazy things, ummm, like SHAVING! Please, just pay attention and watch the road. I would actually like to live a few more years.

As a side note, have fun with your friends and look for women farding (no, that's not a misspelling) on the road. (Farding is the act of applying makeup!) It's always funny to say, "Look at that woman farding!" Of course, pronunciation is key and you'll get a giggle or two. Happy hunting.

I know, another late post!

Another class is done and I needed a break. I decided that 6 weeks off was a good thing, and after my last C++ class it is well deserved. The class is named "Data Structure and Algorithms" and wasn't expecting such a heavy load of C++. Whew, it's been quite some time since I've had any C++ and it took me part of the class just relearning some of my C++. Anyway, it's over now and I'm glad for my little vacation. I know I keep saying this, but I really should keep this thing up to date.

I did have some stuff to post about ASP.NET and web applications not working correctly with the Microsoft starter kits and databases, but most of that is on the back burner somewhere. (Yea, I'm such a nerd!) I just completed another quick site for our Amherst Girls Soccer team (my daughter's high school team) and had similar problems with the database calls. A quick note: Make sure the connection strings point to the real database and not some locally generated database on your computer, otherwise your guests can't see the info. (I speak from experience)

Until next time, have fun and God bless!

I've been bad!

It's been quite some time since I have updated this thing, hasn't it? Not much going on. It has been so snowy and cold that we've been barricaded in our house. Not that any other weather would've helped because I've been so busy with school and work that I haven't had time to do anything anyway. My last class, discrete mathematics, really took some time. Some of those problems really teased (or fried) my brain. All is well as the class is over. Never fear, every six weeks there is another class. Now I'm learning all I ever wanted to know about Industrial and Occupational Psychology, but was afraid to ask.

*chuckle*

Well, I'm off to my other activity that I do when I'm not doing homework or sleeping - watching soccer. Taylor is now on two soccer teams (her choice) and also participates in indoor track. Quite busy running around and keeping up. She's having fun, though.

Until next time - hopefully not such a long break. (As if anyone is looking at this anyway)