Busy

Hello, everyone. Sorry it's been so long but things have been a bit hectic. Mom was sick, but she's fine now, nothing serious and I've been busy with my software testing course. I'm in the middle of week two and it's all starting to make sense. The live online sessions are a big help and I've been able to devote a lot of time to it so I think I'll do just fine on the first assessment (test) this week. I can take it when I'm ready, there's no time limit and you can take it as many times as you want until you get the grade you're happy with. I'm hoping to do well enough the first time that I can accept the grade and move on to the material for week three. I'll keep you posted. Have a great rest of the week.

Been Busy, Again

Hi, everyone. Things have been a bit busy so I haven't been able to post much. Start taking an online class for software testing next week and I'm going down to Virginia Beach for Easter. Also been busy with personal stuff and just trying to stay sane. Hope you all have a great weekend and I'll see you next week.

Busy, busy, busy

Hello, everyone, sorry it's been a few days. Things have been a bit busy so I had to let something slide for a bit. Anyway, I'm looking into a new career as in software testing. Been reading up on it online, except for today, the site was down for some reason. A little ironic, don't you think, a site about testing software to make sure it works properly and it's having software issues. Also been getting back on track with the exercise regimen. Took a long walk yesterday and did some light exercises today. I'm working on getting my stamina back up. I've lost some more weight so I'm happy about that. Other than that, things are pretty much status quo. Still job hunting, but if I start taking classes, I'll have to put that on hold. I'm hoping I can start my classes soon.

Job Fair, Again

Went to a job fair today and it was actually worth the time. I talked to a couple of people and dropped off some resumés. Got there early so I found a decent parking spot. By the time I came out, people were doing the "Parking Spot Search". I gave my spot to someone who had just arrived and he was very happy about it. Glad I could do someone a favor. Hope he had some success today. The place was mobbed. It was well run and well organized. Maybe something will come of it. Here's hoping.

A Quiet Sunday

A nice quiet Sunday today. Watched a ball game (GO PHILLIES!) and just took it easy. Replaced a burned out light bulb and talked to a friend, but other than that, a nice quiet Sunday. Went through a software tutorial to get a start on using some book design software, but that's a fun thing so it doesn't count as work. Will pick up the job hunt tomorrow, looking for a survival job until I can get something better. Also looking into getting into something new. Have to do a little research but hopefully can start working on it soon. I'll keep you all posted.

Job Fair Nonsense

Went to a job fair last night. Total waste of time. The giveaway should have been the fact they didn't list the companies that would be there. Nothing but outside commission sales. No wonder they didn't list them. Not everyone wants to sell siding and life insurance. They grossly underestimated the number of people who would attend and more than a few people, including myself, walked out. If nothing else, I learned that if you want to attend a job fair, check out the company or organization sponsoring it. If they don't (or won't) list the companies looking for people, there's a good chance it's for sales positions with a fairly high turnover rate. Live and learn.

Hitting Khadafi

It looks like the air strikes are having their desired effect. The Libyan rebels have retaken two key oil ports and Khadafi's troops seem to be retreating in haste. According to reports, they've left ammunition and supplies behind and just, as one source put it, "melted away". The coalition has hit Khadafi's hometown of Sirte and other positions. The rebels have retaken territory they lost earlier. They are moving westward and are looking to take Sirte soon. Qatar, who is participating in the strikes, has said they will help the rebels move the oil currently in storage. The storage facilities are filled to capacity so they can't pump any more oil until they pump out the current stocks. With any luck, that might even help bring oil prices down. Maybe. All we can do now is watch and wait. Here's hoping it ends soon and the Libyan people can rebuild a better country and future.