Hi hurt me,

i'd probably largely agree with what Master514 says, you should have a good look around (both here and elsewhere) and do plenty of reading, you'll pick up lots of ideas on things that interest you.

Also, you mention that the subbie task project in the dungeon doesn't interest you because you 'want to do stuff whenever you want'...i don't mean this sarcastically, but you mention that you want activities that will prepare you for having a Master, which doesn't really involve doing stuff 'when you want'! i do know what you mean in terms of being able to practice things on a pratical level, but you may find that not only will you literally pick up pratical ideas over on ST, but you will also gain some experience in being directed to do things when someone else chooses etc.

sl