Title: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Athiest33 on August 06, 2009, 01:53:52 AM
Post by: Athiest33 on August 06, 2009, 01:53:52 AM
I've been wasting time at my computer. A lot. Like right now. 
So what are you doing this summer?
I also went to this epic Tech Camp, and made a video game. It was pretty sick.
So what are you doing this summer?
I also went to this epic Tech Camp, and made a video game. It was pretty sick.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Will on August 06, 2009, 02:00:19 AM
Post by: Will on August 06, 2009, 02:00:19 AM
I painted the house. It was tough, but it's really rewarding knowing that I won't have to do it again until I'm 36. By then we could all be living on Mars and I won't even have to worry about it. 
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: AlP on August 06, 2009, 05:55:36 AM
Post by: AlP on August 06, 2009, 05:55:36 AM
1) Investigate ways of doing CG rendering based on quantum electrodynamics. I know it won't work but I have to try =).
2) Investigate novel ways of representing 3D surfaces for the purposes of real-time rendering.
3) Think about how to do CG motion blur the "right way" in real-time.
4) Figure out how to add a concurrency model to JavaScript. I'm thinking software transactional memory.
5) Try and do software transactional memory in a Java virtual machine.
6) Create a new functional programming language for specifying how to build software.
7) Read a lot.
2) Investigate novel ways of representing 3D surfaces for the purposes of real-time rendering.
3) Think about how to do CG motion blur the "right way" in real-time.
4) Figure out how to add a concurrency model to JavaScript. I'm thinking software transactional memory.
5) Try and do software transactional memory in a Java virtual machine.
6) Create a new functional programming language for specifying how to build software.
7) Read a lot.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: rlrose328 on August 06, 2009, 06:04:41 AM
Post by: rlrose328 on August 06, 2009, 06:04:41 AM
I've been:
1. Working on my MT stuff... now that I'm on extensions, I've really got to hustle to get it done before October! I've got 3 sessions left after this current one (out of 18).
2. Trying desperately to keep the kid occupied without letting him play video games all day long. His attitude suffers when we let him do that.
3. Playing WoW... darned addictive personality!
Not much else.
1. Working on my MT stuff... now that I'm on extensions, I've really got to hustle to get it done before October! I've got 3 sessions left after this current one (out of 18).
2. Trying desperately to keep the kid occupied without letting him play video games all day long. His attitude suffers when we let him do that.
3. Playing WoW... darned addictive personality!
Not much else.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: MariaEvri on August 06, 2009, 12:49:44 PM
Post by: MariaEvri on August 06, 2009, 12:49:44 PM
usually I would go scuba diving and/or snorkelling
but this summer I barely left my home
I was talking with my friends about a cruise to egypt, but one had a baby and she cant spend money now and the other broke up and she snot in the mood
this summer sucks
but this summer I barely left my home
I was talking with my friends about a cruise to egypt, but one had a baby and she cant spend money now and the other broke up and she snot in the mood
this summer sucks
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Tom62 on August 06, 2009, 08:09:47 PM
Post by: Tom62 on August 06, 2009, 08:09:47 PM
1. Flew a lot (to Boston, New York, Washington DC and Amsterdam)
2. Been planning our vacation (USA roundtrip)
3. Read loads of books (mainly SciFi)
4. Watched many DVD's
5. Played late evening chess on the Internet
6. Spend (too?) much time here on HAF and on Twitter
7. Worked a little on my JAVA open source project (playing around with Hibernate, SwingX and EclipseLink)
8. Spend too much time in the office to build up overtime (so that I can take more time off to see my wife)
9. Became a Blue October fan
2. Been planning our vacation (USA roundtrip)
3. Read loads of books (mainly SciFi)
4. Watched many DVD's
5. Played late evening chess on the Internet
6. Spend (too?) much time here on HAF and on Twitter
7. Worked a little on my JAVA open source project (playing around with Hibernate, SwingX and EclipseLink)
8. Spend too much time in the office to build up overtime (so that I can take more time off to see my wife)
9. Became a Blue October fan
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: MommaSquid on August 06, 2009, 09:48:29 PM
Post by: MommaSquid on August 06, 2009, 09:48:29 PM
I'm just trying not to fall over from heat stroke. We just had the hottest July on record in Phoenix. My electric bill is freakin huge and we keep the temp around 80 degrees in the house.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: quizlixx on August 07, 2009, 02:00:29 AM
Post by: quizlixx on August 07, 2009, 02:00:29 AM
summerschool. but summers over for me.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Squid on August 07, 2009, 02:28:04 AM
Post by: Squid on August 07, 2009, 02:28:04 AM
I've been working on my thesis which seems to carry on forever.
Performed enzyme immunoassays in the new psychophysiology lab.
Worked...:collected data, a LOT of data organization and preliminary analysis, and just got the news that my supervisor and I were being nominated to be lead authors on a paper from the project.
Also, moved to San Antonio, moved into a new house and most of all quit smoking.
It's been a full summer...
Performed enzyme immunoassays in the new psychophysiology lab.
Worked...:collected data, a LOT of data organization and preliminary analysis, and just got the news that my supervisor and I were being nominated to be lead authors on a paper from the project.
Also, moved to San Antonio, moved into a new house and most of all quit smoking.
It's been a full summer...
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Whitney on August 07, 2009, 05:21:25 AM
Post by: Whitney on August 07, 2009, 05:21:25 AM
Well, this weekend I'm helping with cleanup to get ready for Camp Quest Texas which will be on August 30th. Other than that...nothing special. We wanted to go to the beach...but that just didn't work out.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Sheeplauncher on August 07, 2009, 05:49:11 AM
Post by: Sheeplauncher on August 07, 2009, 05:49:11 AM
full time summer job XD.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: hismikeness on August 07, 2009, 12:05:57 PM
Post by: hismikeness on August 07, 2009, 12:05:57 PM
Quote from: "Tom62"9. Became a Blue October fan
How'd you discover Blue? I've been a fan for a while now? Just curious.
Also, check out this thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3701) if you haven't already.
Hismikeness
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Tom62 on August 07, 2009, 05:42:58 PM
Post by: Tom62 on August 07, 2009, 05:42:58 PM
Quote from: "hismikeness"Quote from: "Tom62"9. Became a Blue October fan
How'd you discover Blue? I've been a fan for a while now? Just curious.
Also, check out this thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3701) if you haven't already.
Hismikeness
Some guy who called himself "ihateyoumike" is to blame
. He posted a Youtube video of them here on HAF thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2626&p=35001). Bought all their Albums and am now convinced that they are the one of the best bands in the world. Pity that the are not so known here in Europe, but that might change when they arrive here with their "Crazy Making" Tour. I'm looking forward to see them on Saturday, 26th September in Erlangen.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: hismikeness on August 07, 2009, 06:25:33 PM
Post by: hismikeness on August 07, 2009, 06:25:33 PM
Quote from: "Tom62"Some guy who called himself "ihateyoumike" is to blame
Ahh yes, ihateyoumike, that sly boots. He is a fan because of me, a proverbial notch in my belt of Blue October fandom. Hence, I hereby take pyramid scheme style credit for your fandom as well.
Enjoy the show in September. The band is pretty known for meeting and greeting after all shows. ALL shows.
HisMIKEness
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: jrosebud on August 08, 2009, 07:20:57 AM
Post by: jrosebud on August 08, 2009, 07:20:57 AM
bought a house
moved
realized that we have too much stuff
went to kansas for a week to escape the madness of moving here in texas (and so that my girly could go to space camp)
got a new job by way of a friend (no interview! best. job. ever.)
preparing for a ginormous garage sale next weekend
moved
realized that we have too much stuff
went to kansas for a week to escape the madness of moving here in texas (and so that my girly could go to space camp)
got a new job by way of a friend (no interview! best. job. ever.)
preparing for a ginormous garage sale next weekend
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: Big Mac on August 09, 2009, 08:23:36 AM
Post by: Big Mac on August 09, 2009, 08:23:36 AM
1.) Got through Algebra (the only math I have to take for my degree plan! YAY!!! Got a B!!!!).
2.) Relax a bit and find a hobby of some sort.
3.) Had a summer reading list of several classics. Have only finished 2 books so far and I'm in debt to library for late fees regarding some DVD's. Shrugging it off and reading my books for next semester to get ahead of class.
4.) Make my plant live by learning about how to take care of it.
5.) Discovered rolling own smokes to save a lot of money.
6.) Cleaning up my place and getting rid of everything I don't need/want and organizing the stuff I do need/want.
7.) Became addicted to Fallout 3 and old school R&B Music off the game.
2.) Relax a bit and find a hobby of some sort.
3.) Had a summer reading list of several classics. Have only finished 2 books so far and I'm in debt to library for late fees regarding some DVD's. Shrugging it off and reading my books for next semester to get ahead of class.
4.) Make my plant live by learning about how to take care of it.
5.) Discovered rolling own smokes to save a lot of money.
6.) Cleaning up my place and getting rid of everything I don't need/want and organizing the stuff I do need/want.
7.) Became addicted to Fallout 3 and old school R&B Music off the game.
Title: Re: Your activities for the Summer?
Post by: skurry on August 10, 2009, 06:57:22 AM
Post by: skurry on August 10, 2009, 06:57:22 AM
went to Buffet yesterday and made an ass out of myself. Paying for it today.