Today
Yesterday (Friday) two chapters of my life ended.
First I graduated with a Masters Degree in Computer Science. I didn't advertise this and hardly anyone knows. This doesn't bother me as I don't really wish to pursue actually using this degree anyway. For those who think I'm insane I'll explain. There's only one part of comp sci that I ever liked, loved, Artificial intelligence. AI. That's the only part I ever was passionate about and I took a lot of classes in it as a grad student but I wasn't very good, which is something I could do something about, but worse I never had good guidance or direction in it. I didn't know what parts I would like to have studied further. I still don't. I just like AI in general, but I have found a potential project that I'm toying with that would put me back in as a PhD student. I won't share my plan as it is secret and I don't have to share all my secrets. But I could get in as a Masters student in the creative writing program (possibly) if I took 6 more hours of English. Maybe this fall when I'm in a better financial position.
I never heard back from the patent office and my app expired on the 4th. I've lost interest in the work involved to be a patent agent and the prospects for software patents. There's not a high demand apparently. I would have to study for 3-4 months to take a test which I have to pay $400 for and the 2 books you need cost $120 for hard copies. I had an interview the week before last but hadn't heard back. I have one on Tuesday to replace the irreplaceable Kent and somebody else called me late Thursday about another one.
Now back to the rest of the story.
Two, I ended my career at Norlin Library Systems dept. I worked for 3 hours today. The library was quiet as it was graduation and all (I skipped my ceremony Thursday night to play laser tag--I brought a cool friend so it was ok). It was quiet and serene. My last day didn't involve any rigorous annoying jobs except one. My very last act on the job was to image a laptop. That was something I came to loathe on the job (that and deploying them). I worked there for 3.5 years and I am getting laid off exactly 3.5 years after I was hired. I was hired on 11/7/2001 and I will be laid off 5/7/2005. 3.5 years. I almost cried and my voice got like you do when you're about to cry when I was saying my last goodbyes. Tyler Schoenke was my only immedate boss there so I have to come back and say goodbye to Justin my other boss (and the rest of the systems gang). I also said goodbye to the Admin Services secretaries, Dylan and Rhonda, that's when I almost lost it. I walked slow to the elevator rode it down to the first floor and slowly walked to the front entrance. When I got outside I was feeling sentimental so I took a walk around the library. Slowly I walked around it with memories flashing about my time there. When I finished I walked over to the stadium to turn in my keys. I had a little trouble finding the place as Access Services moved when they added onto Folsom field. I found them and gave them the keys and the little cards that came with them. Apparently 3.5 yrs ago when I got them, Access Services were supposed to get the top copies (white ones). They figured this out when they couldn't find me in the computer system. I found it somewhat amusing. A fun twist to end a chapter. When I left I walked slowly back to the Institute where my car was savoring the campus as my time here is finished. It's the end of an era and the start of the rest of my life.
What will I do now? Work and write. I can't seem to pick one thing and stick with it. I need to be doing 2 things. As they say Jack of all trades master of none. That's me. I don't like anyone thing enough to master it. I have breadth of knowledge, but not necessarily depth. Now if I can only find someone who wants to be with me (and marry me).
I finished the first draft of a short story of mine this week but I'm letting it sit a few more days before I revise it. I went to the CU game development club meeting tonight and it was fun.
I'm unemployed now so I look forward to getting a job that has decent hours and allows me to write. Next week I will work on the novel and the next short story. I will also be submitting a short story to a writing contest. I won't find out how I did until October.
I don't want to be very social. I never have. It seems I may have to change that as I am getting on with my life. I've never enjoyed small talk as I am uncomfortable with 99% of people anyway when it comes to that. I only want to talk to the ones that I feel comfortable around. Otherwise it's insincere chatter and a waste of time.
We'll I've written a mouthful so I'm going to stop.
Goodnight and God bless.
P
First I graduated with a Masters Degree in Computer Science. I didn't advertise this and hardly anyone knows. This doesn't bother me as I don't really wish to pursue actually using this degree anyway. For those who think I'm insane I'll explain. There's only one part of comp sci that I ever liked, loved, Artificial intelligence. AI. That's the only part I ever was passionate about and I took a lot of classes in it as a grad student but I wasn't very good, which is something I could do something about, but worse I never had good guidance or direction in it. I didn't know what parts I would like to have studied further. I still don't. I just like AI in general, but I have found a potential project that I'm toying with that would put me back in as a PhD student. I won't share my plan as it is secret and I don't have to share all my secrets. But I could get in as a Masters student in the creative writing program (possibly) if I took 6 more hours of English. Maybe this fall when I'm in a better financial position.
I never heard back from the patent office and my app expired on the 4th. I've lost interest in the work involved to be a patent agent and the prospects for software patents. There's not a high demand apparently. I would have to study for 3-4 months to take a test which I have to pay $400 for and the 2 books you need cost $120 for hard copies. I had an interview the week before last but hadn't heard back. I have one on Tuesday to replace the irreplaceable Kent and somebody else called me late Thursday about another one.
Now back to the rest of the story.
Two, I ended my career at Norlin Library Systems dept. I worked for 3 hours today. The library was quiet as it was graduation and all (I skipped my ceremony Thursday night to play laser tag--I brought a cool friend so it was ok). It was quiet and serene. My last day didn't involve any rigorous annoying jobs except one. My very last act on the job was to image a laptop. That was something I came to loathe on the job (that and deploying them). I worked there for 3.5 years and I am getting laid off exactly 3.5 years after I was hired. I was hired on 11/7/2001 and I will be laid off 5/7/2005. 3.5 years. I almost cried and my voice got like you do when you're about to cry when I was saying my last goodbyes. Tyler Schoenke was my only immedate boss there so I have to come back and say goodbye to Justin my other boss (and the rest of the systems gang). I also said goodbye to the Admin Services secretaries, Dylan and Rhonda, that's when I almost lost it. I walked slow to the elevator rode it down to the first floor and slowly walked to the front entrance. When I got outside I was feeling sentimental so I took a walk around the library. Slowly I walked around it with memories flashing about my time there. When I finished I walked over to the stadium to turn in my keys. I had a little trouble finding the place as Access Services moved when they added onto Folsom field. I found them and gave them the keys and the little cards that came with them. Apparently 3.5 yrs ago when I got them, Access Services were supposed to get the top copies (white ones). They figured this out when they couldn't find me in the computer system. I found it somewhat amusing. A fun twist to end a chapter. When I left I walked slowly back to the Institute where my car was savoring the campus as my time here is finished. It's the end of an era and the start of the rest of my life.
What will I do now? Work and write. I can't seem to pick one thing and stick with it. I need to be doing 2 things. As they say Jack of all trades master of none. That's me. I don't like anyone thing enough to master it. I have breadth of knowledge, but not necessarily depth. Now if I can only find someone who wants to be with me (and marry me).
I finished the first draft of a short story of mine this week but I'm letting it sit a few more days before I revise it. I went to the CU game development club meeting tonight and it was fun.
I'm unemployed now so I look forward to getting a job that has decent hours and allows me to write. Next week I will work on the novel and the next short story. I will also be submitting a short story to a writing contest. I won't find out how I did until October.
I don't want to be very social. I never have. It seems I may have to change that as I am getting on with my life. I've never enjoyed small talk as I am uncomfortable with 99% of people anyway when it comes to that. I only want to talk to the ones that I feel comfortable around. Otherwise it's insincere chatter and a waste of time.
We'll I've written a mouthful so I'm going to stop.
Goodnight and God bless.
P
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