my own worst enemy

State of the Goat

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Now that January is almost over and I can finally remember to write 2006 when I date things, it's time to update you all on the current state of my life. So let's get to it.

First and foremost, work is starting to kick butt. I no longer dread going to the office every morning like I did there for a while. There's something about actually having something to do that challenges your mind and produces results that makes you forget you're staring at a computer 8 hours of your day. I'm working on some super-sweet algorithm simulations that will hopefully convince the government that they should give us money. Actually, my simulations will probably get passed on to a much more proficient programmer who will look at them and exclaim, "What is this shit?!?", promptly throw them away and start from scratch. I'm searching for possible assignments for my next rotation, which starts in June/July. I really want to stay in California for one more year, then maybe go to Denver or DC the next year.

I'm also starting to get in a rhythm outside of work. Dodgeball has started another season (which you read about here) and so far we're undefeated! Booya! Tuesday nights have brought the return of community band practice, where we are no longer playing Christmas tunes we've played a million times before. Big Guy, I know it's your birthday, but I can only take so much. Isn't two months of Christmas enough? The roommates (read: "Booter") and I are starting up the sweet tradition of Thursday nights at The Office, where we first watch a hilarious episode of the sitcom The Office and then proceed to walk two blocks to a bar called The Office and order two-for-one Amber Bocks. Delicious. Mix in pick-up basketball on every Thursday, Friday and Sunday and you have a full week, my friend.

Other than that, I've been reading The Dark Tower by Stephen King. I just started Book II, and I can assure you that it kicks ass. There are 5 more books to go, and I can already say this. If you're looking for a good fiction with a hint of sci-fi, pick up the first book: The Gunslinger.

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