Okay, here’s the 411 (bah! I hate pop culture lingo)
I have got a LOT to do.
- First off, I am trying to brush up on Direct3D. I do not actually need it since I am more of a support and app/tool/utility programmer. I do not really write giant, extravagant multimedia programs and games. I write powerful, useful routines that I and other people can use in all sorts of places. I also write smallish programs that are the kinds of things that you say “that’s exactly what I need”. As such, I do not really need things like OpenGL or D3D, and that is why I am honing my D3D skills (as well as the fact that D3D is relatively difficult).
- Second, I am researching the css vs. tables vs. frames debate when it comes to web site design. I still like frames because they are so structured and I love structure. However, I completely understand the arguments against them and am looking at the alternatives to redo my sites. Of course I am a little limited technologically in what I can do (for example I cannot use PHP with my current host).
- Third, I am working on some of my projects. I have made some great progress recently on one and started another with leaps and bounds (albeit in my head). So I am really excited about working on these two (for now).
- Fourth, I am working on my screenplay and have already finished the treatment for the first two acts and am knee deep in the third which just happens to be the biggest and best act. My creativity will really be put to the test now.
- Finally, I am really getting back into the volunteering habit. I have already “served” almost two months tutoring poor and handicapped children. Tonight I wrote a computer test to see if I am qualified to teach a computer course at the library. I guess my University degree in computer science is not qualification enough. :p
Oh, and then there’s all the other stuff I normally do as part of my regular routines. I wonder how I get so much done… Oddly enough though, sometimes I find there is just not enough time in a day, but then sometimes I find that the day just won’t end.