No Compassion for Jon

I went to take that test on C# today, and did about as well as expected. I got a 41% overall, which is not bad since I have had a total of about 3 1/2 days of experience. The test did show me what areas I need to work on learning, things like integrating with SQL databases and using it to create websites. I think that once I learn those I will do pretty well.

The end result though is that Robert Half Technology didn't think that my skills in C# met the criteria that Compassion International wanted. They want someone who has a few years of experience, not just a few days. So the chances are that I will not get the job, but it's all up to the will of God. If it's God's will that I work there then I will, if not, then I would rather be where He wants me than to move away from His will just to do what I think I want to do.

From what I have heard, programming in C# is a somewhat rare skill, so I will be pursuing the knowledge until I know it really well or hate it and decide I would not want to do it for a job. I would love a job programming, but sometimes it does get annoying when you can't figure out why something is giving you an error. I think the frustration level is minimal though compared to doing something that I like doing. Why do I like to program even with the frustrations involved? Mainly I think I just like seeing a creation that I make being used. I don't feel like what I am doing is useless because I can see the results of it. There is that reason, plus I just love to make things.

With the test out of the way I can finally take a break from studying and get some neglected house work done. The upstairs toilette needs some parts replaced, along with about 15 other projects that I need to do around the house. Plus we have a Bible study that looks like it I will finally be starting up this Friday night, so that involves helping Danae getting more house work done than what normally needs to be done. After that I plan on relaxing with a good movie for the night, and maybe read some more of my book. I have so many books that I have been wanting to read, there just isn't enough time for them all.

Malikai is getting bigger by the day. Even Danae was mentioning today how he looks so much bigger inside the cage (aka play pen) than he did last Friday when we set it up. Malikai has also started to crawl a lot more, making his way past any toys that we put in front of him to any type of dangling thin wire hanging out of the wall or TV. He really knows what he wants and he goes for it. He is an amazing baby, and very cute, just can't wait until I can start doing more with him (like skiing!). Oh yeah, as soon as he turns 5 years old I will be hitting the slopes with Malikai. Speaking of skiing, I am going to make it a point to go at least 3 times this season. I didn't get to go last season even though I had tickets already paid for because of having a new baby and everything. This year I will make it out to the slopes!

Well, that's about all the new information that I have for today. Check back soon for more updates!