Highlights for the week
Another week in the bag. So looking forward to the holiday season, despite the lack of employment. It's odd that I'm not freaking out about not finding work. I'd prefer landing a great job than a shitty job, with an ego-maniac manager, for trash pay.
On the security front, I finally added a VPN to my Mac. Now I can pen test like a big boy! It has not impacted the browser performance and I like knowing my browsing habits are secured. The cool highlight was I finally published my first bug to BugCrowd. It was more like a reach-out to the client instead of a legit bug. I got feedback that it was NOT APPLICABLE but I'm fighting it. I want final confirmation from the client before accepting it as N/A.
Regarding my mentees, I completed the Session 4 training deck for Imani and realized just how much I'm learning as I'm teaching. I'm not going to be much help to Shree as she's moved back to India. She's on a different path now and the time difference is going to suck. At this points, we're friends. Luna is radio-silent this week. I reached out but she hasn't replied. I'm thinking asking for payment for pen testing changed our dynamic. Hoping not the case but also, so what. I'm learning to value my time and the payment was more about a measure of commitment than compensation. Whatever!!
What We’re Grateful For
- As always, I love that I get to be here. I get to wake up and start a fresh new week.
- Always grateful for good health!!
- Always grateful for love in my heart, faith in my abilities, and continuous improvement, working to be my best self.
- Always grateful for a loving home, a loving family, good friends, a roof over my head, and a full 'fridge.
What We Loved
- For this week, loved that I got to finish my Pen Test report and file a bug.
- Loved that the gym finally has cool equipment.
- Loved that my student is feeling more confident in herself.
What We Learned
- Gandalf AI - [Status: Paused!]. Keeping this here as a reminder.
- TCM: AI Fundamentals - [Status: Active!] This week's learning was all about Natural Language Processing, Tokenization, and 'Attention'.
- Mentor/Mentee w. LUNA - [Status: Not Started!] Radio silence after reaching out regarding my offer. I don't think she's fully committed.
- Mentor/Mentee w. IMANI, Lesson 4 - . Upcoming week is where things get really good.
- Mentor/Mentee w. Shree - [Status: Done!]. At this point its safe to say my mentorship is over. Friends now.
- Reading: WAHH Chapter 16 - [Status: Done!]. It was a quick chapter.
- Pen Testing: Octopus.com [Status: Done!]
- Writing: Chapter "War Council" [Status: Done!]. Next chapter is the rescue.
- Burp Suite: HTTP Header Labs [Status: To Do!]
- QA Day: Need to get started on APIs.
What We Longed For
- A GOOD JOB, WITH GREAT PEOPLE, DOING COOL SH**, FOR DECENT PAY/li>
What We Loathed
- U-Test Moderation. Having to fight for valid issues are a lesson in patience.
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