Yup, after two months or so of Flash-induced madness and agonising programming, I've finally finished (and the best part is I didn't have to do as much horrid coding as I thought, since when I put it on the tablet PC to test, it somehow worked even though I wasn't using touch-interaction code). This means I will be able to start user testing this week (already got three people lined up, so I just have to bully another three or four into doing it) and start collating my results, ready for my end of year thesis presentation in three weeks time. Since I've been stressing about getting this thing working for the last few months, having it finally completed is a huge weight off my shoulders (but it's okay; I still have my illustrated children's book to freak out over).
Luckily this put me in a good mood, because my first day of ROW80 Round 4 was a bit horrendous. It started with a painful blood test, continued with dodgy public transport making me late to the class I was tutoring, I got hit in the head with a football and then managed to drop my computer mouse down a toilet (don't ask), and finally drove half an hour to a doctor's appointment only to be told she hadn't shown up. So productivity levels this evening will be a big fat nil.
Oh well... The week can only get better, right? (please say yes, or I'll cry)
Anyway: Goals. I won't even be touching my novel until the end of semester (probably early/mid November), so once again my goals will be academic:
-Complete illustrated children's book (hopefully by October 12 so I can send it to the printers in time for publication)
-Complete user testing of fantasy eBook prototype *by October 14*
-Write up results of eBook user testing *by October 16*
-Write up thesis (including revised literature review) ~ 10,000 words *due November 11*
-Complete Usability group assignment ~ 5,000-6,000 words *due October 21*
Once I hand in my thesis on November 11, I'll be able to readjust my goals to become writing (and drawing) related. And then it will be time for NaNoWriMo! Yay! *dances*
I shall leave you with a sample double-page spread of my illustrated children's book (sans text):
Judgemental Dog's tiny ROW80 companion, Spot, drops in to say hello:
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The week HAS to get better! I'm sorry you've had so many unpleasant things happening lately. Good luck with your goals!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your goals this round! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's very unfair for you to say not to ask about the mouse in the toilet, because that sounds like a story I'd want to know! ;)
ReplyDeleteBut, yes, the week can only get better, and it will get better. Congratulations on the prototype working! That's got to be a great boost. And the best of luck with all your goals! You'll do awesome.
It will get better! Good luck with your goals and I look forward to getting to know you during round 4 :)
ReplyDeleteThe week will get better, best of luck with your goals. (That dragon is so cute)
ReplyDeleteHang in there! Your week will improve. :D Also, I echo Katy - that dragon is simply adorable.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to tackling Round 4 with you!
Press on and remember your awesome!
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