So if any of you have been wondering where I have been for this last week...yep...thats right, I got an actual paying job, and it's at Activision!

I'm starting off as a game tester there and will be working my way up to the Art Department. I started this week and have just been working very hard to learn all it takes to be a good tester. There are some definite hard parts but probably the hardest part is the driving. I live in Ventura...Activision is in Santa Monica. What does this mean for all of you people not familiar with the California area? It means I wake up at 6am to leave here at 6:50am to get to work by 8:30am. And then get off of work at 5:30pm to get home around 7-7:30pm. But you know what? It's worth it. Don't get me wrong, I hate traffic, gas prices suck and it is costing me a small fortune right now, but in the end, it's a foot in the door with a great company. It is so much fun and truly amazing! I feel like a little kid every single time I walk through those front doors.

Now of course I can't tell you what I am working on...(well I can once it has been publicly released). The confidentiality contract I signed prohibits me from divulging any secrets or unofficial news. And anyways, I respect the company too much to be a dirt bag like that. But if any of you have any questions what a job of a tester is, I would be more then happy to answer those! :-D

Anyways my friends, I hope you understand now why I haven't been on here this week. Just super busy working Mon-Fri (and sometimes over the weekend...yep, if they ask me to I MUST work 60+ hours a week...hehe...its a good thing then I love my job ) And unfortunately I can't check my e-mail at work right now. so the only time I can get on is late at night or over the weekend. I'm going to head to bed now...me am sleepy But I will get on here tomorrow (because I don't have to work) and I will take the time to check out everyones stuff!!!

Making steps to realize my dream,
Ryann