Well, it didn't take long at all. I had a nice leisurely day yesterday, and today my project list picked up right where I left it several months ago. Actually, it grew quite a bit. I guess it will keep me busy.
The first project I want to tackle is to finally get the network in order. It's currently in a state of "barely working". I need to run a lot more wire, tweak the hell out of the current server, install many hard drives and organize the files, get all the clients working (mainly Xboxes), and finally teach the household how to use it. My goal is to do something, no matter how small, every night ... starting tomorrow night.
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Some friends I haven't seen in a long time came over tonight. It was good to see them. It seemed like we all picked up conversations with ease that we had months ago, as if we saw each other yesterday.
Friday, April 7, 2006
I accidentally took my advice and came to grips with not taking an exam this sitting ... and I had a pounding headache all day from last night.
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Still no final word on the exam. I'm going under the assumption that it's not going to happen. I better come to grips with it soon. The sooner I do, the more time I have to do other projects.
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
I'm receiving word of all the people that have been calling the admissions office on my behalf and it still sounds like I won't be taking the exam later this month. It seems that this situation has received attention at other levels of my company and of the CAS office. From what I can gather, several people from within my company have called, which prompted the CAS to reconsider my situation. However, it appears that they're sticking to their "no exceptions" rule. Hopefully the CAS will take a good look at their policies for the future. Of coarse, this doesn't help me out today, but the bright side is maybe it will help out others in the future.
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Another bad day. I called the head of admissions and told him my story. He said it was unfortunate that somehow my application literally got lost in the mail. He also said that the registration deadline was March 15 and they don't give exceptions to that rule. I find this incredibly ridiculous. I can see having a deadline so they don't have applications coming in at the last second. But an honest problem like mine should at least have a process to be excepted from this rule. I have a few calls into people that might have greater influence on the admissions office, but it doesn't look good. I've spent a lot of time studying and it would be a shame to have it go to waste.
Monday, April 3, 2006
I had an interesting day today. I realized that I hadn't received any confirmation that I was registered for the exam coming up at the end of the month. I sent in the application in February. I assumed that the confirmation was simply put in the pile of mail that I'll sort out after my exam. I immediately called the office and the claimed to not have any record of receiving my application. So, I have a call into the admissions office to see what I need to do to get this thing resolved. Hopefully this is just a bump in the studying road.
Monday, April 3, 2006
I had an interesting day today. I realized that I hadn't received any confirmation that I was registered for the exam coming up at the end of the month. I sent in the application in February. I assumed that the confirmation was simply put in the pile of mail that I'll sort out after my exam. I immediately called the office and the claimed to not have any record of receiving my application. So, I have a call into the admissions office to see what I need to do to get this thing resolved. Hopefully this is just a bump in the studying road.
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