So as I've said before: I work for the local cable company. While I'm constantly connected to the internet, I rarely watch TV (rarely compared to some/most) and I'm almost never on the phone. Sure I get these services for free, or next to nothing in the case of the phone service. But honestly, I watch six shows, four of which are on network television. Now these are quality shows (one of which is in danger of being cancelled... hang in there, Chuck.), but seriously? Three-hundred some channels and nothing that really pulls me in? No wonder it's hard to sell cable in this economy.
I don't blame my company. I know that most of what's out there is complete crap. And that's the networks faults, and the writers, and ultimately the viewers. Demand better TV.
(writer's note: I've recently been watching Current, which is cool, but I haven't watched it enough or been very aware of it long enough to be an avid watcher or fan)
Working for TV
MaxMalls
I'm not one for promoting other people's sales sites but I came across this one and I was really impressed. They've made it as a one stop shop for a bunch of different online markets, some I knew about and some I did not. After looking it over, I realized that there were some really good deals and the site itself would be tailormade for comparison shopping (not to mention it's easier to remember one site than twenty). There's a link at the top of this blog (I liked it so much I'm advertising for them, how about that!) or you can click here. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Sweet blessed new toys!
So I've found Twitter and rediscovered Facebook. I'm slowly becoming addicted to social networking. Now if only one of my new friends can get me a job as a programming intern/apprentice! More later, I promise!
Last Quarter, This Quarter, And What The Fuck Did He Say?
So I'm sitting in my C++ class. I've been here for twenty minutes and we haven't really started...you know...anything? And I'm trying to figure out what nationality my instructor is. Seriously. He's got an accent so thick you can spread it on a biscuit. But from what I understand this class will not be difficult (forget the size of the book and the fact that it reads like a car manual). I am, however, wondering what kind of compiler we'll be using, since he refuses to tell us. He's just kind of wandering around the class not really paying attention to the students. Whoo hoo?
In regard to my previous quarter, I passed with all A's.... 4.0 GPA with 13.0 Credit hours = 52 credits. Dean's list? Oh yeah baby!
Maybe that will be worth something when it comes time for Co-Op? Speaking of which, I need to get with my coordinator. I really REALLY need a new job. Like, yesterday.
Jenn crapped out on Patti and I, refusing to show using the lamest excuse (I have to take a shower? Come on!). To be fair, she really does need to have help taking a shower, so I guess I can excuse it. Raincheck. Bleh. So now I have to make other arrangements to get her to drop by the house. Yay me.
Okay. This class is pissing me off. I must go meditate...Grr. Ze Teach-air iz pizzing me offuh.
Web Dev Project 1
Well, I finally got it done, or at least as much as I can do. I'm pretty happy with it. Even though I swore I would not use PhotoShop or any other such thing, I downloaded Paint.Net last night and played around with it, making buttons. As soon as I can figure out how to, I'll upload it to my site.
Oh yeah! I have a web site. If you didn't get here from there, the homepage is http://www.sainterthom.com/. This blog is also stealthlinked to blog.sainterthom.com so if that's easier to remember than "Fitting the Pieces Together" then use it!
I'm a bit worried about the little things in life, such as my marriage, my time with my family, and money. You know, small stuff. I can't wait for school to be over so that I can start working more on these things. I only hope Patti in her infinite patience will continue to support me.
She really is great. God love her.
P.S. So far, all A's ! Go me! And here's hoping for the Dean's List!
School, Work, and Missing My Best Friend
So a whole lot is going on; I reckoned I should probably start updating this poor unloved thing for a change.
I started school the day after labor day, and while it has been a struggle, it has been worth it. Every day I get up at 6:30, leave at 7, arrive at school between 8 and 8:30, and am in class until 11:30. I arrive at work at 12:30, and work until 9. I come home, study, and start it all over again. So my time is a precious commodity that I plan on using some of it to update.
So school is going well, but then it has just started, not to mention that it is a two year journey for my Associates degree. I'm a bit worried, because I feel so much riding on this journey...But then a lot is, such as the hopes and dreams of my family. Here's hoping!
Work, on the other hand, has been going extremely well. I feel like I'm finally getting my groove, and I'll say that has something to do with the fake positivity that I more or less exude from my pores from the moment I come in every day. Even when I feel like snapping everyone's neck like so many dry twigs, I am chipper and happy and perky. I hate me.
My best friend left me. Well, not really left me, but took another job and I won't be seeing her every day. I'll miss you, Jenn Lewis, aka T-Rex, tho I think I'll cal you Jennasaurus from here out.
I've found a new...I don't want to use the word "obsession" because I realize how creepy that sounds, but hearing myself describe it really points in that direction. I heard a song the other day that I'd heard many times before; The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson. So I looked up the song, then looked up some lyrics. When working in Meebo, I saw she had a picture to use as a background, so I replaced my Gorillaz pic with it because I thought she was cute and it would do until Meebo updates their backgrounds. The more I saw her in the background the more haunting she seemed to me and the more comforting as well, as if she were a long lost friend. I'm pretty sure she reminds me of someone, just not sure who. So now I have her CD, and I must say it's pretty good for feminine indie pop. Not bad at all.
I don't have many opinions right now, as it's 12:14 am Saturday; I'm sure I'll find something to bitch about later so stay tuned (even if it IS just myself checking my non-existant traffic!)
And so it...begins?
Yeah yeah, 1 post in 1 month. Pretty sad. I'm starting school soon, and I'm hoping to update more often but we'll see.
So, biggest news is I'm going to school. I start Tuesday, and I'll be going for SEP (Software Engineering and Programming). Here's hoping!
Another big announcment is that Big Ten Network and Time Warner finally reached an agreement. Unfortunately, this did not have as big an impact on me as I had hoped, but maybe we can start getting some money in from all those people who have satellite solely for Big 10. Again, here's hoping!
I really need to get back to the sales, but I wanted to update SOMETHING so it doesn't seem like I left this blog to die. If I have any coherent thoughts later, I'll share!
Back With A Vengeance?
Probably not with a vengeance, per se, but maybe a Slightly Uneasy Feeling? New computer installed, working, et al. Stay tuned!
