This area is dedicated to jotting down some ideas I have for future versions of applications/products I develop, tutorials I write or presentations I give. Along the way I'll also make mention of more relaxing activities that take place in my life.
After my past two weeks of swimming instruction I decided I would change instructors. The first instructor was not active enough in telling me what I needed to concentrate on. I had a session today with my new instructor (who happens to also teach my boys).
Tonight I attended my second swimming lesson. I can feel improvements already. After my initial assessment I was told a few basic things I should concentrate on so I went back to the pool over the weekend and got some more practice in. After an hour in the pool I felt my breathing was better (though far from perfect) and my stroke was better. It took me around an hour to swim 250m (in 25m blocks, 5 minute rest between each 25m) but that's better than what I normally do (normally given up after 75m).
In an earlier post I mentioned I was writing for the "C++Builder Developers Journal" (www.bcbjournal.org). The June 2004 issue is being offered free and can be downloaded from:
I've just finished spending the past two weeks reviewing / interviewing candidates for a new programmer position that become available at my place of full-time employment (yep, the workload finally got on top of me).
How many adults do you think there are that cannot swim ? I haven't yet found Australia statistics but in America it is realised that 64% of adults are afraid in deep water in the ocean and in lakes, 46% are afraid in deep water in pools and 39% are afraid putting their heads underwater. (Gallup Poll, 1998.) I'll try and find more recent stats.
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Who says they don't have the time to do things because their workload is too heavy. I most certainly do.
It's been quite some time since my last posting....the workload just keeps getting heavier. I shouldn't complain I suppose. This time of year is always hard as I have to prepare ledger documents for my accountant for both my business and my wifes (a hairdresser) as well as keep up with bespoke projects that land in my inbox from regular customers. On top of that I've got my fulltime job which is getting busier and busier (currently doing interviews for another developer) which has resulted in my days starting earlier (until the workload can be addressed by the new employee).
Completed High School in 1986 and worked as a Pathology Technician between 1987 and 1999. I achieved First Place in New South Wales for my Pathology Technician Certificate course in 1990. Between 1990 and 1999 I photographed portraits and weddings at a Professional level. Some 300 weddings later it was time to put the camera up and spend more time with the family. During the same 10 year period I also tutored mathematics to primary and secondary school children. I co-authored a book on Advanced C++Builder Programming in 2000 - ISBN:0-672-31972-1, SAMS Publishing. I have such a busy life !
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