Getting a foot in the door

I'm a pretty new programmer-about halfway through Sweigart's new book on Python and Cryptography. My question is, when the hell do I get to DO something? I can go through exercises and analyze how different cipher programs are written, but I'm really yearning to actually create or contribute to something. Any input?

i actually fucking hate the ^^ retard but love nikita

still kind of feel bad =. but hey, she had a picture taken with some guy back on argentina....

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Pick something interesting and write a grant so you can research it.

Yeah, like http://simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/autism-research-initiative-sfari/

shitting on the floor

...Even when we were together we were miles apart, and i guess i was kind of scared... what if when we finally met it didn't work out? Or if we never did meet? When would i get a cuddle? =(

Now she hates me for the love we once shared..
But don't call me selfish, for that sacrifice i suffered too

... http://www.sevenreflections.com/cards-of-destiny/cards/seven-of-diamonds/
that bloody card.. i tell ya
i guess the idea was that i had to leave in order to be with her... i was never going to get there with no money..
but her heart broke... and then once again money was worthless..