Friday a very awesome milestone was passed. My first working python project that applies directly to my job has been completed! I am working on making it better as in order to make it work I had to put in some information I can't share, namely password. I've since been made privy to getpass.getpass() by my boss (Go Go Smart Boss).

This week I need to stuff a good 5 days worth of work into 3.5 days as I found out today I'm having surgery on Friday. What was a nice appointment with the doctor to turn in a "log of symptoms" which showed severe symptoms on 14 out of 30 days of the month and plan a surgery for Christmas turned into surgery on Friday after I scared his patients by screaming during the exam. (oops) Apparently if you can't make it through the exam without screaming, waiting to 2010 isn't much of an option. So, enough of that noise (pun intended).

In good news, October is now full to the brim of testing activity! First into surgery, then into the glorious world of flying to Texas to see a dear friend marry and navigate the world of being a bridesmaid. Then I go home for 2 days and go directly to PNSQC!

I suppose before I go I'll update with a picture since I'm no longer at all scrawny. In fact, I can report myself a plump 5-11lbs overweight depending on the day, so pretty much American, yeah? Also, I haven't gotten a haircut in an entire year, so talk about redheaded. Major red hair for sure. So, my goals for the year in some ways are being downgraded. My goal to not get surgery all year? Not met, but pretty close. My goal to be at exactly a perfect goal weight? Not met, but pretty close. Too bad these aren't horseshoes goals.

There are some areas of life however where my goals are being exceeded. I am shocked to report that I LOVE python so far! It is 20% more Lanette compatible than any language tried since Action Script 3.0. I still curse when what I write doesn't work, but I don't curse and throw things, so that is great! And when it works? I love it! I have to show everyone which is pretty immature I suppose, but it results in great improvements to my programming and knowledge as I get feedback. I love my new job assignment! I'm having major chunks of the week where I get stuck in "the zone" and get bursts of work done. I'm learning really fast and I feel supported and appreciated in my learning by the team. It is my first agile project where I am on the team and have a status to share. I need to work on being more concise, but my enthusiasm is in contrast to brevity sometimes. If you read my blog you know why I don't twitter.

I suppose I have great respect for those who can paint ideas with one bristle, but I need a wall and a giant brush. Perhaps as I mature as a writer I can hone down my words to the essentials.