Catching Up

I've got a admit, I've been a little slow with updating my blog. This hasn't been because of a lack of time as much as I've been a little lazy :-) So since classes have ended I've been looking for a job, and I got a interview at HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union. Its an entry level programming position is a custom in-house language. I'm looking forward to starting to work and I'm anticipating that I'll get the job ;-)

To prepair for the interview I have a nice suit and am getting several letters of recommendation together. One is from Hawaii Council on Economic Education, the company I "worked" for on the software project last semester. Next is from one of my professors, the one who taught the software project. Then I am getting one from my old boss from the computer lab. I figure that should be enough...

My Christmas was nice and peaceful. I opened the presents mom sent me. There are lots of usable items (shampoo, snacks, etc.) and some fun items (SuDoKu book and Rubik Cube, etc.) I got a nice card from Volker and Linda (Uncle and Aunt) which was very nice. Overall I enjoyed everything I got. Anastasia gave me a Starbucks gift card which has already com in handy :-) and Jamie gave me a booklet for the movies (free tickes and snacks) which was very nice. Melissa and I both agreed not to get gifts but she made me a very nice little present containing a note and a drawing she made (she's a very good artist!) I do feel bad for not getting a card though and will have to make it up to her in the future... As for everyone else this year, I'm sorry, not much in the bank for gifts but I'm thinking about sending late Christmas gifts after I get a job :-)

I've been keeping in touch with friends from school. Gabe and I had coffee and talked for a bit yesterday and today I'm supposed to meet up with Hanna for lunch. I had a nice coffee and chat with Anastasia and Jordan the other day and I met up with Chris a little while ago. Melissa and Jamie are out of town with family. I've been keeping in touch with friends back home on and off too. Holly I've been talking to a bit lately and Chrissie seems to be doing just fine. I haven't talked to Stacy in a little while...

I've been mainly relaxing and enjoying my time off (unemployed) a little while looking for a job. I've put in 5 applications at the mall but haven't heard anything back from any of them. I'm going to have to check up on them... In my free time I've been keeping up with my computer skill by writing a little game, not done yet but its been fun making it so far.

Well that should catch everyone up a little on the past week or so of my life. Hope everyone reading this (not sure how many do... post something if you do read this, it would be nice to know) had a great holiday this year and is ready for the new one coming up quickly...

The Day After

Sitting here chatting about Harry Potter and the last book... My christmas was funn but uneventfull, i'll put a post up about it tomorrow. :-)

Last Bit Done

Well the last bit of school is finally done. I just got back from HCEE where I installed the project we did for them this semester. The install went smooth and the addition of email notifications went easily. The whole experience working with the organization was very educational and enjoyable. I can now say I have nothing left to think about in regards to my education :-) That's really a good feeling!

Afternoon With Tara

Cheez Grin :-) just say a movie and had dinner with Tara. Always nice to hang out with her when i can.

Melissa Can Juggle

Fun Times in Sears

I'm a Graduate :-)

Well i'm finally done with school. My last final was last night and i tink it went well. My last day of work at the lab was Wednesday so i'm unemployed at the moment, but thats ok. I'm headed down to the mall to pick up a quick temporary job. I've got my resume out but will have a lot more time to look now. I sent it in to one place that a really hope i get, its a nice entry level programming job.

The Weekend

Friday was nice, Tara setup a lunch with me. We went to a little place off campus during her lunch break and spent some time talking over lunch. Its been a while sense we met up outside of school. This weekend has been a little boring, not much really going on. I cleaned the apartment and have listened to a bit of the Harry Potter books. There are a few movies out I'd like to see but thats gonna have to wait till pay day, I'm a tad poor at the moment. Its not to bad though, 7 days and I get paid... Tonight Anastasia is setting something up, I'm supposed to meet her in Waikiki around 4:45. It will be nice to see her, been about a week sense we met up last...

Presentation Over

Well, we had group presentations tonight. There are three groups in the Software Project class, we were the first to go. There are six people in the group and we all did a little talking. My part was a live walk through of the project, explaining how it all works. The whole presentation was about 35 min. long. After we finished there was a little 5 min. break before the next one. I went to talk to the professor and to give him a copy of all the documents/manuals we had. He mad a passing comment that he rarely ever gives out 100%... Always a nice thing to hear after a lot of hard work. The last bit that need done is the peer evaluations due on the 14th, the day of the final. The final exam itself is going to be 10 questions, all short answer, all open book, so it shouldn't be to hard. We are all heading over to the bar for a few drinks to celebrate the completion of a very difficult class.

Late Night

Late night group work... We started today at 9:30 in the morning and we will finish at about 1:00am. The day has been very productive though, 6 Documents done, basically everything due for the rest of the semester :-)