Friday, September 29, 2006
29-Sep-2006
Yay. World of Warcraft is back! I just got it all patched and will be playing this evening. INVT lilkitten if you want a druid healer...
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
26-Sep-2006
So, if you ever want a good scare, check out a few quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche . I've never had a chance to read anything by him, but after seeing a few of these quotes, I wanna pick up Beyond Good and Evil .
26-Sep-2006
Yay. A potential employer called back after I left a message. I worked an hour yesterday (paperwork). I'm doing the computerized training all this week. Next week I shaddow experienced staff on the floor. After that, if I'm ready, I get a red shirt and the opportunity to show my stuff. Thanks for the prayers and support everyone. I'm really looking forward to everything I'm gonna learn through this all.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
23-Sep-2006
So, it's been a few days... feels like a year has passed.
I'm getting really tired of waiting. I called one guy about a website, found out the project has been either postponed or canceled altogether. The organization may be merging with another one, so, I have to wait to see how that goes before I know if I have the job. Good news is, the school district just contracted out for a website, and they were amazed at how low my prices are.
One potential employer hasn't called me back about my drug test (as far as I know the final step before them giving me hours). I hope this doesn't mean I failed it. I'd be the first to be really surprised if I did fail it. I just don't do drugs (I hardly even take medication).
Third and final bit, my computer is having major cooling issues. I thought these temps were ok, but turns out I'm about 10c above what I should be running at.... Time for upgrades...time for money.
More news later...
I'm getting really tired of waiting. I called one guy about a website, found out the project has been either postponed or canceled altogether. The organization may be merging with another one, so, I have to wait to see how that goes before I know if I have the job. Good news is, the school district just contracted out for a website, and they were amazed at how low my prices are.
One potential employer hasn't called me back about my drug test (as far as I know the final step before them giving me hours). I hope this doesn't mean I failed it. I'd be the first to be really surprised if I did fail it. I just don't do drugs (I hardly even take medication).
Third and final bit, my computer is having major cooling issues. I thought these temps were ok, but turns out I'm about 10c above what I should be running at.... Time for upgrades...time for money.
More news later...
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
19-Sep-2006
Avast, ye mangy landlubbers and salty seadogs!
Daryl, your pirate name is Lackey Rough Man
What is YOUR pirate name?
I be The Cap'n!
Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn't eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
What's Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!
Daryl, your pirate name is Lackey Rough Man
What is YOUR pirate name?
I be The Cap'n!
Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some slit the throats of any man that stands between them and the mantle of power. You never met a man you couldn't eviscerate. Not that mindless violence is the only avenue open to you - but why take an avenue when you have complete freeway access? You are the definitive Man of Action. You are James Bond in a blousy shirt and drawstring-fly pants. Your swash was buckled long ago and you have never been so sure of anything in your life as in your ability to bend everyone to your will. You will call anyone out and cut off their head if they show any sign of taking you on or backing down. You cannot be saddled with tedious underlings, but if one of your lieutenants shows an overly developed sense of ambition he may find more suitable accommodations in Davy Jones' locker. That is, of course, IF you notice him. You tend to be self absorbed - a weakness that may keep you from seeing enemies where they are and imagining them where they are not.
What's Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!
Monday, September 18, 2006
18-Sep-2006
I just found a very important website this morning. Everyone should surf on over to http://www.loadingreadyrun.com/ and check out the "How to talk like a pirate" educational series in preparation for tomorrow.
"What's tomorrow," you ask? Well, it happens to be the best holiday on the calendar! Tomorrow (September 19th) is "Talk like a pirate day!" Here are some important links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
http://www.talklikeapirateday.com/
"What's tomorrow," you ask? Well, it happens to be the best holiday on the calendar! Tomorrow (September 19th) is "Talk like a pirate day!" Here are some important links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
http://www.talklikeapirateday.com/
Sunday, September 17, 2006
17-Sep-2006
As you can see in my title bar, there are two new additions lately.
First, I joined www.planetAMD64.com . PAMD64 is an online community of 64 bit computer enthusiasts (such as myself), who discuss everything from old and new hardware, to operating software and other programs. It starts as bunch of people saying, "Look how good my computer is!" and develops into a good support community for people with questions who want to learn from people who have been there (so to speak).
Second, I have joined their Folding@Home ( FAQ , Team Stats ) team (which is a distributed computing system that functions on hundreds of thousands of computers and creates a supercomputer via idle processors on home computers). The F@H project is folding proteins in an effort to map the human genome and advance the medical research community. This information may eventually be used to cure diseases such as alzheimer's and even cancer (something I'd like to be involved in because my dad passed away from cancer two and a half years ago). The project is administered by Stanford University , and has upwards of 572,548 members (last count as of this posting).
Comment or e-mail me if you have any questions about any of this.
Edit: Took the stats out of my title bar, didn't link correctly (they may have external linking disabled).
First, I joined www.planetAMD64.com . PAMD64 is an online community of 64 bit computer enthusiasts (such as myself), who discuss everything from old and new hardware, to operating software and other programs. It starts as bunch of people saying, "Look how good my computer is!" and develops into a good support community for people with questions who want to learn from people who have been there (so to speak).
Second, I have joined their Folding@Home ( FAQ , Team Stats ) team (which is a distributed computing system that functions on hundreds of thousands of computers and creates a supercomputer via idle processors on home computers). The F@H project is folding proteins in an effort to map the human genome and advance the medical research community. This information may eventually be used to cure diseases such as alzheimer's and even cancer (something I'd like to be involved in because my dad passed away from cancer two and a half years ago). The project is administered by Stanford University , and has upwards of 572,548 members (last count as of this posting).
Comment or e-mail me if you have any questions about any of this.
Edit: Took the stats out of my title bar, didn't link correctly (they may have external linking disabled).
Thursday, September 14, 2006
14-Sep-2006
I wrote this at about 4 this morning (as the internet went out while I was wrapping up and heading to bed...):
I have got to stop staying up this late. I get all philosophical and stuff. I feel like I need to write something... so here it is:
Yesterday's post was basically me asking myself, "Am I unhappy about what I'm doing or not doing where I'm at right now or am I unhappy with where I am right now?" I'm ready for a new challenge. And I want to reach out more, but I just don't have any outlets for that currently. Now that I may have the job thing nailed, I can get involved with some things.
Well, I have an interview this afternoon, so I'll probably update tonight on how that went (and how many times I screw up and say the wrong thing).
I have got to stop staying up this late. I get all philosophical and stuff. I feel like I need to write something... so here it is:
Yesterday's post was basically me asking myself, "Am I unhappy about what I'm doing or not doing where I'm at right now or am I unhappy with where I am right now?" I'm ready for a new challenge. And I want to reach out more, but I just don't have any outlets for that currently. Now that I may have the job thing nailed, I can get involved with some things.
Well, I have an interview this afternoon, so I'll probably update tonight on how that went (and how many times I screw up and say the wrong thing).
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
11-Sep-2006
Strange. My room is a good temperature, but the rest of the apartment is a little cold. Thank goodness my two computers produce a measure of heat.
Saturday, September 9, 2006
10-Sep-2006
Lovely. I'm gone for two weeks. I have no access to my xanga site while away. I come back and find someone has put a defacing comment on my site. God bless free speech and the idiots who make it such a curse.
My great aunt is improving in physical therapy. But one of the doctors says there is no chance for her to ever walk again while others say they should have her walking in a month or two before she goes home (which depends on ongoing assessments). Clear as mud.
So, yeah. I'm back in Nashville. And wired. I think I'm gonna do some computer stuff and turn in. Church tomorrow (more like later today...). I may be helping a friend with a project in the next few months. We'll see. Yep, need sleep. But not tired. Where's that extra hard drive....
My great aunt is improving in physical therapy. But one of the doctors says there is no chance for her to ever walk again while others say they should have her walking in a month or two before she goes home (which depends on ongoing assessments). Clear as mud.
So, yeah. I'm back in Nashville. And wired. I think I'm gonna do some computer stuff and turn in. Church tomorrow (more like later today...). I may be helping a friend with a project in the next few months. We'll see. Yep, need sleep. But not tired. Where's that extra hard drive....
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