Beseeched by the Giant

Day 135, slowing down.

Current Status
3 Online Resumes filled out
1 Word Document Resume Completed
3 Interested Phone Calls
1 Consultant Meeting
13 Jobs Applied to - (New)
3 Programmer Challenges - (New)
2 Survey - (New)
Many Email Responses - (New)
3 Phone Interview - (New)

Quest
The weather has been rainy lately.  This has made the paths I've explored considerably different.  It's as if the mud is reaching out to clasp my sandals, pulling me down with incredible force.  The steeper paths are too slippery to even consider.  So I've been keeping shelter at the Iron Giant's cave.  

At first, it seemed the overgrown Giant just slept under the soothing sound of the rain tapping his rock roof.  It didn't seem to mind my presence, even in sharing his cavern.  But, the other day, its eyes slowly opened, revealing blinding green gemstones that seemed to pierce my soul.  I was both excited and frightened at the same time.  Slowly, the creature spoke to me,

"You whom hath invaded my home repeatedly.  What is it you seek?"

What possible reason can you give a monster that could squash you with a single blow?  The truth was all I had, for my simple weaponry could not affect such a thing.  "It's raining," I replied, "and I thought your home would be a good place to stay, at least, temporarily."

It sighed.  "Temporarily?  Yes, I suppose it offers the luxury a mere human would fine comforting.  Yet, it is my home and I have not accepted your kind, only tolerated it.  We have much that a human would desire, if it interests you, come back in a week and we shall talk more formally.  Until then, I have business to attend to..."

And the green light faded as its eyes rested back into sleep.  Standing awkwardly, I pondered what the Iron Giant meant.  It seems I should come back in a week, but first I must learn more about the creatures.  I sought out a man named Nehe, a wise wizard in the valley who knew much about the OpenGL waters.  Knowing more of this mysterious liquid only couples my experience needed to charm monsters and such.  The Lua forest also may assist me with my current needs...

As I left, the rain settled and a Rainbow formed.  On my way back to the valley, I noticed the athletic character tracking my path...

Back into Reality
Challenge after challenge, I find myself busy all the time.  Work all day, study all night it seems.  Sleep has been...minimal.  Nonetheless, I made some time to go see my mum for Mother's Day.  It was a fun little adventure, although short lived.  We'll probably go back in a week or so when everyone is available.  

Oh, and my birthday is coming!  Don't forget to get me something nice, internets!