One of the things I find most challenging is to switch modes of thinking to fit the weird constraints of the various packages we use. I think the closest non-programmer analogy that I can come up with is having to switch between using an opinion-piece format to writing something like a sestina or pantoum - while still conveying the same information.
Now, imagine you're also not allowed to use the letters 'e' or 's' when writing in poetry form, and you have an idea of what working in FileMaker is like.
Of course, I kinda like writing poems in those kind of constrained forms, so this may be the underlying reason I've ended up supporting FileMaker.
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I'm waiting for Erik to text me that he's made it into Wellington airport safe and sound. I'm quite happy that Mum asked me to pick him up, since it's another chance to see Ellen while she's still in the country - we'll go over to the parents for dinner once I collect him.
Oops, there's his text message - gotta go!
Posted by svend at October 15, 2004 6:26 PM