What a nice way of spelling out a specific life of a
programmer, that is all to common to many of us.

I just relate in so many ways its scary. At least my parents have a background of doing what they want. But still its crazy how you look back and your experiences reflect your future but in the same note doesn’t.

My first job was something I new nothing about PHP3, did 150 hours in 8 days, 90% of it was in a unfinished bathroom of a basement closed in with black bed spreads. One night was 29hrs straight coding, lol. Come a long way since then.

Regarding reaching a plateau… I don’t know: you’re probably a faster learning than me but I don’t think I’m anywhere near the top of my game. And even if you have a great handle on AS you’re real skill is’programming’ and problem solving at the core. The tool is of little importance.

I sort of agree with the ‘stick to decisions philosophy’. My take is that you must always convince yourself that the current conditions are better than the past. I mean, if you’re in a bad situation your choice is to hate it; convince yourself it’s okay; or get out. The first choice is the only bad one that I see.

Finally, while the most memorable part of this entry is the comment ‘new meaning to scrolling’ I can’t help pass on the advice that what you decide to do today can always be changed tomorrow.

My great low-tech solution to this problem is to drink lots of fluids (good for you anyway). But this ensures that no matter how wrapped up you are in something you WILL get up for a short break and stretch.

Just remember to tone back before you have a long meeting to attend. :)