Monday, August 13, 2007

...and I'm spent.

I just finished my first two classes of an online undergraduate program. I also just realized I forgot to cite my references on that last post to the discussion board, but I quit giving a shit about five minutes ago and will not worry. I have a week off until "Introduction to Computer System Security" and "Systems Administration" begin. What ever will I do with my time? I could:
  • Sell some computers
    • Who wants a laptop for $549?
    • Or a desktop for $499?
  • Write a new program (I've got some ideas)
    • A program that shuts your computer down if you miss a payment on it
    • Some other thing a relative came up with
  • Stay out of Atlanta for a change
    • I've been here at least once a week for about six weeks now
    • It's 200 miles from home
  • Read my new books and create a cool Web application
    • nah, I'm trying to get away from caffeine
  • Rest these poor fingers of mine
    • what - like I'm doing now?
  • Paint my shed
  • Hang out with the Fam
  • Maybe, just maybe, go to my office.
  • Keep running (notice the new tracker in the sidebar?)
And I'm spent. That should take the eight days I have until the next session starts.

These classes are (so far) scenario-based and are not very hands-on in a technical sense. Maybe that's why I can't get a better job: I don't like the analog work so much. I like to have my hands dirty and lunch on my tie. I like screaming at users for clogging the network with MSN Radio. I like hanging out in a server room and making the systems work. Because then I don't have to. My job is done until the next virus/attack/upgrade/management failure. A manager's job is never done. Way too involved and emotional. That command line always is non-biased and factual; a manager has ups and downs. Should I leave this topic?


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