How do you pass your time?

What does an over enthusiastic, brand new IT programmer do when there is nothing better to do? When one finishes all assignments (no matter how chindi it is) in far less time than expected (by the assigners... you are a dork ;) ) what does one do?

Mine says "Jaoo TP karo". !!!. I am so clueless as to how to pass my time. I should be buzy writing all the code in the world...if it is already written...then copy-pasting. I should be applying my mind , helping it grow, making it smarter. After all its a tough world out there and I ought to survive 'mong throat-cutting/slicing competitors. And here I am clueless on how to exercise it.

As a true programmer would do, I googled on how to go about it. Among the vast sea of ideas I liked this one and this one. Hope on practising on some of those. I have started listening to music that i didnt like and new kinds. Started reading news. Made a number of resolutions too.

All are welcome to input their comments on practical ways to pass time:)

Don't ever, ever, think about what it is you are waiting for, as Murphy's Law applies in all cases. The more you think about it, the slower the time goes.

Job lagaa re!

Two weeks well into my first real world job, I am already feeling the pressure down my neck. I didn't realize the transition from a student to a working girl. Things went by smoothly, in a flow. But now, I already miss my student days. Long to take a break...tired of working 12 hours a day instead of 2...;)

I meet new people everyday. Coding, meetings, googling...I worked so hard, I didnt even have time for the regular email writing sessions. Mom complained. But its futile to make her understand. She is curious about her daughter's new life.

Dont know how long before I forget my good 'ol student days. Miss everyone so badly. Thankgod for the savior in form of a friend here, or wise...words cant describe the feelings deep inside me.

It's a welcome change, but it's a scary world out here.