Assignments Galore

hmmm, so, you get an assignment, and the lecture says the following in the doc:

Estimated effort: As a guide, it is expected that you spend in the order of 2 hours on this task. This includes time to read the articles, think about the issues and write a report.

Have I missed something here folks? The articles are like 20 page docs (or one of them is at least), and it seems to have somehow taken me an hour to read it (including some understanding time).

hmmmm, either the lecturer has mistimed this bit, or erm, I dont know.............
Well, anyway, the doc is nearly written and ready for submission using the (silly) blackboard system.

More Qualifications

WOO HOO XD

Yupp, thats right, I just passed my RSCM Silver Bishops Award exam in St. John's Church Boxmore. Thank you to the wonderful and talented Stuart for playing for me, and obiviously the two examiners for passing me.

As for how good a pass it was, I'm just going to have to wait for the results in the post.

Meenwhile, I now get a nice shiny medal to wear while singing. YAY

"So, how was it driving that beast?"

Thats the question I've had from a few people. The answer:

"Not that bad."

My instructor Simon seems to think there is hope in me. Just gotta remember the basics of driving that one forgets after driving a car for several years:

**MIRROR SIGNAL MANEUVER**

Otherwise, it seems that that the hard bits I'm getting right, the easy bits wrong. Well, thats not supposed to be right, is it?

Oh well, I'm not going to complain. Another lesson tomorrow and then more next week.

Test on Friday - eek :S

Truck drivin'

Arrrrr, I'm gonna be a truck driver......

Thats what I'd be saying if I were, however since I'm a computer scientist, I'm not going to say that. But I am doing my category C licence - first lesson tomorrow at 6am.

Review to come after the lesson.

Another Airport Security encounter

Why oh why do you, dear airport security people, not like moi? Whats not to like about me:
I'm not in the suspicios looking category - just look like any other student in smart casual with a Starbucks cookie in a bag.
I've nothing in my bag that I shouldn't.
I gave them everything off my person (even offered my jeans since they were almost around my heels after taking off my belt).

But no, you didn't like me today - apparently something to do with my shoe (not both, just one). Can't think what that can be, unless there was trace leftover firework on it?

Oh well, you had your fun today..... now to fly

Assessments :(

So, I'm up after a reasonable New Years party, alive, and not hungover (me not being a big drinker).

but why am I up at such an early hour on New Years Day? - because I have an online assessment to do.

Soneone at an undisclosed company decided that its a good idea to give people assessments to do over the party period.

Down to work then :(

Welcome to the last year 2012 - give us your worst

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!
from a very not snowy Germany

Peace xx