… there’s a song in there somewhere, don’t you just know it??
I know I know I’m terrible at updating my blog. But on the bright side, you get a long splurge on the interesting stuff I’ve been up to (!). So, what have I been up to?
Err… studying. And working.
I’ve been trying to cultivate the forums at www.writersportal.co.uk/smf/index.php – but these things take time, I understand that. And time is one of the commodities I find myself having less and less of these days (hence panic attacks, tired headaches, and other things my body does to say get yourself the hell to bed).
I’ve also been embarking on the first course that counts towards my English Language and Literature degree – course AA100 with the Open University. I’ve had the application come through for the next course too. And though I love the subject matter dearly, a sinking side of me can’t help but wonder if I should do something that assists more with my current career. Then the majority of me smacks it round the head and says reading is fun, STFU.
Then there is the studying for work (well, not for work, as they don’t need me to get any quals, but it all helps). I finally sat exam 70-272 last week to become an MCDST (Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) www.microsoft.com/mcdst
I’ve got the books now to sit the exam 70-270, which will be the first of 3 exams I need to become an MCSA (Microsoft Certified Server Administrator) www.microsoft.com/mcsa – I’m also considering taking the exam 70-622, which is in supporting Windows Vista, to convert to becoming an MCITP as well.
Mainly because having all those acronyms after my name will scare the heck out of people, and make my email signatures fantastically unwieldly.
And all this is possibly going to be before the end of this year.
And before the end of this year, I will also have run in my first 10K race, raising money for SADS (Sudden Adult Death Syndrome) which my cousin Tara Fielding tragically passed away from last year. My fundraising page is at www.justgiving.com/dawnpeers if you want to check it out.
And then there’s the novel, and learning German and Mandarin, but I won’t go there right now as I need to go and get myself a herbal tea…..
