Today I finished reading “The Ship Who Sang” by Anne McCaffrey
Read – Lucky Luke – L’Integrale 5
Today I finished reading “Lucky Luke – L’Integrale 5” by Morris
Listening – Jar Of Flies
This week I am listening to “Jar Of Flies” by Alice In Chains
Read – Graphics Gems IV
Today I finished reading “Graphics Gems IV” by Paul Heckbert
Read – The Rainbow
Today I finished reading “The Rainbow” by D.H. Lawrence
Listening – Throwing Copper
This week I am listening to “Throwing Copper” by Live
Read – James Herriot’s Cat Stories
Today I finished reading “James Herriot’s Cat Stories” by James Herriot
Listening – Superunknown
This week I am listening to “Superunknown” by Soundgarden
Read – Inconstant Moon
Today I finished reading “Inconstant Moon” by Larry Niven
Read – David Copperfield, Volume I Of II
Today I finished reading “David Copperfield, Volume I Of II” by Charles Dickens
Read – The Carpet People
Today I finished reading “The Carpet People” by Terry Pratchett
Listening – Vitalogy
This week I am listening to “Vitalogy” by Pearl Jam
Read – The Stainless Steel Rat’s Revenge
Today I finished reading “The Stainless Steel Rat’s Revenge” by Harry Harrison
Studying – MSc Computer Science
This month I am studying “MSc Computer Science”
An on-line school (kind of like OU) is offering a Master’s in Computer Science.
Two years of study, with a project option instead of a thesis.
Update: I like it.
Also a good chance to experience the difference between UK uni and US uni even if it is on-line.
Read – Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know
Today I finished reading “Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know” by John C. Maxwell
Read – Practical C++ Programming
Today I finished reading “Practical C++ Programming” by Steve Oualline
Read – The Godfather
Today I finished reading “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo
Relief
I have learned of this thing called “Thanksgiving” and apparently the entire fucking country shuts down and goes off to visit other people.
Thanks for letting me know you arseholes.
This would be like showing up on Christmas Day (without knowing about Christmas) in a new country and trying to figure out what the Hell is going on.
Listening – Ready To Die
This week I am listening to “Ready To Die” by The Notorious B.I.G.
Not a good time
Why is everything closed?
Every restaurant, bar and shop.
There’s nobody about on Venice Beach.
I am so lonely.
Cannot reach anybody I know locally on the phone.
Did I make a mistake in coming here?
California Dreamin’
Good bye Wales.
Update: Hello California.
The only guy to step off the plane with a winter overcoat, gloves and two scarves.
Bumped in to “Diamond” Dave from my HND days on the plane. How weird is that?!?
Got my ticket to ride
Tomorrow I step on a plane from Cardiff airport and head to California and a job in the sun.
Wish me luck!
The BBS will remain online until January 1st 1996.
Read – A Wizard of Earthsea
Today I finished reading “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula K. Le Guin
Listening – Roman Candle
This week I am listening to “Roman Candle” by Elliott Smith
Read – The Lorax
Today I finished reading “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss
Read – Black Art Of Visual Basic Game Programming
Today I finished reading “Black Art Of Visual Basic Game Programming” by Mark Pruett
Read – Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Zombie Vampires
Today I finished reading “Bill, the Galactic Hero on the Planet of Zombie Vampires” by Harry Harrison
Listening – Diary
This week I am listening to “Diary” by Sunny Day Real Estate
Read – Black Art of 3D Game Programming
Today I finished reading “Black Art of 3D Game Programming: Writing Your Own High-Speed 3D Polygon Video Games in C” by Andre LaMothe
Read – If Only They Could Talk
Today I finished reading “If Only They Could Talk” by James Herriot
California bound!
I am moving to California.
I have my work visa, by the end of this week I will have a plane ticket.
And by the end of this month I will have switched off this BBS.
Please make appropriate plans to migrate your files.
Listening – Definitely Maybe
This week I am listening to “Definitely Maybe” by Oasis
Studying – Japanese Language & Literature
This month I am studying “Japanese Language & Literature”
This is the 9th month of a 48 month part-time, in-person class.
Update: My US visa is in process, just have to buy my plane ticket.
This will be my last month studying Japanese at college.
Read – The Dragons of Krynn
Today I finished reading “The Dragons of Krynn” by Margaret Weis
Listening – Dummy
This week I am listening to “Dummy” by Portishead
Read – Islands in the Stream
Today I finished reading “Islands in the Stream” by Ernest Hemingway
Listening – Parklife
This week I am listening to “Parklife” by Blur
Read – Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
Today I finished reading “Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach” by Stuart Russell
Listening – Dookie
This week I am listening to “Dookie” by Green Day
Read – Ranma 1/2 #27
Today I finished reading “Ranma 1/2 #27” by Rumiko Takahashi
Listening – MTV Unplugged In New York
This week I am listening to “MTV Unplugged In New York” by Nirvana
Read – Succeed and Grow Rich through Persuasion
Today I finished reading “Succeed and Grow Rich through Persuasion” by Napoleon Hill
Listening – The Downward Spiral
This week I am listening to “The Downward Spiral” by Nine Inch Nails
Studying – Japanese Language & Literature
This month I am studying “Japanese Language & Literature”
Update: I don’t like sushi.
We had to take a “cultural” class.
I chose sushi.
Basic sushi making skills, etc.
This is where Justin learns he doesn’t like salt water fish, squid or shellfish.
Switched to the vegetarian class option instead.
Read – Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service
Today I finished reading “Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service” by Performance Research Associates
Read – Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Today I finished reading “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH” by Robert C. O’Brien
Listening – His ‘n’ Hers
This week I am listening to “His ‘n’ Hers” by Pulp
Read – Black Art of Windows Game Programming
Today I finished reading “Black Art of Windows Game Programming: Create Games Like Doom That Run Under Windows” by Eric R. Lyons
Read – More Tricks of the Game Programming Gurus
Today I finished reading “More Tricks of the Game Programming Gurus” by Howard W Sams & Co
Listening – The Holy Bible
This week I am listening to “The Holy Bible” by Manic Street Preachers