This conversation is 4-leaf over

JOB:
Still looking for a new job. I've had some good leads though a recruiter in the SE Michigan area. A company called Helm in Plymouth is apparently fairly interested in my background. I got a Linkedin message last week from a Google recruiter and after a quick phone screen it sounds like an interview is in the works. Once again, I have to ask where all these guys were when I was jobless a year ago? I guess a year of experience makes all the difference. Only problem with Google is location, it'd either be Chi-town or out Californy way. Given a choice between an AA job and a company like Google I have no idea what I'd pick.


OKC:
People on OKC can be off putting sometimes. I received this message after a little bit of back and forth.

"That's your goal by the week's end. You've gotta get yourself away from the computers sometime! I'd say there's more than "some" importance in looking around a little- it's critical. Whats so hustley and bustley about your life that you can't take a moment to go outside? A lunch break perhaps? I'll tell ya, if you can find a 4-leaf clover, bring it to a nice girl-- that's a sure fire way to impress, and a great way to start a conversation."


Ugh I can't even put my finger on it, this message is just really annoying to me. Thanks for the nag, Message you never.

ANDROID:
Going with the job search, I have to start doing more programming outside of work again. This might a be a programming exclusive thing but all recruiters I've met can't get enough of personal projects. I think I've got a decent idea for a mtg app and I know a couple of stores that might be interested in that sort of thing which would be a pretty cool in depth project. It's weird looking more at mobile again after having been off it for so long. My head is filled with SQL and whatever the hell powerbuilder is at work and it's refreshing to be back in the world of JAVA. As always, if you have a good app idea hit me up!

WEEKEND:
Last weekend I braved a walmart for the first time in over a year. I completely hated it in there (something about the lighting just makes me feel weird) but somehow I emerged unscathed with AA batteries, trash bags and a yoga mat. The mat came from a desire to exercise without stomping up and down on the floors and pissing off my so far understanding neighbour. Shit is tough, mostly I swear at the screen in poses that aren't terribly close to what the instructor is doing. I end up real sore the day after but it's definitely fun. I also played a lot of guitar over the weekend and learned some new songs. Mike, Ian, I seriously miss the jamming. Wherever hamreunion ends up, we must bring instruments.


BALTIMORA:
At work we have a quote board and after HamFrance I had to put up the quote "Jungle life, I'm far away from nowhere. On my own like Tarzan Boy." Somehow this lead to the in-office meme of answering all questions matter-of-factly with Baltimora. "Hey do you know where you run a recertification?" "Oh yes, I believe that would be Baltimora." "No way! Baltimora?!" "Baltimora!"