I apologize to everyone who doesn't read this...I've been missing for 2 months. Get over it - oh you already are? Ok good.
It's summer - I'm SO not in the blogging mood, like...ever. Plus it probably helps that I haven't got too much to say. One thing that IS new and exciting and wondermous and fabtastic is that I did in fact find a great place and am now living in a pretty-close-to-perfect 2 bedroom apartment in the bay view area. I'm in love with it - and this one minor plus in my black hole of a life has saved me from possibly jumping from a very high ledge...so to speak.
I've been quite busy what with work (which is also coming to an end soon, back to square one), and summerly activities. Concerts galore - Robert Plant/Alison Krauss, John Mayer, Gavin Degraw - Reba McIntyre tomorrow, The Police on Friday, Celine Dion in September and NKOTfreakinB in October. You heard me, I'm making up for the fact that I never got to see the 'Kids' in their hay-day - and I realize they're in their 40s now but so what, I'm no spring chicken these days either, though I'll probably scream like one. DON'T JUDGE ME.
So, with all that being said, I bid you adieu and it very well may be another 2 months before I post again, so don't get your crease all greased.
Ciao.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
sweet beans I've been MIA....
This will not be a long post as I don't really feel like writing. But I've been buuuuusaaayy.
Shortly after my last post I was preparing myself for my trip to Germany to visit family AND just before I left I landed a job. Before you start leaping for joy (because I know you all would) it's just a temp job until August, but it will pay the bills in the meantime. It's also with a group of people I used to work with that I really enjoyed, and doing a large variety of design work which is a huge plus and much needed change from my last job.
I've also been busy searching craigslist every 5 seconds to find a new place to live. I'm pretty over living in OC, sure it's nice - but I need a change...and I'm not to happy with these apartments. So I'm looking at two duplex's this week, one in SM right around Grant Park and one in Cudahy by the lake. I'm also movin' on up to a 2 bedroom, I figured it'd be nice to have the extra space to do my freelance work and keep all my equipment and also have a nice space for any visitors - especially when my favorite people in the world (fam from Germany) come to visit.
Speaking of, my vacation in Deutschland was amazing, as it always is, but oh so hard to leave my cousins....as it always is. And the older I get the more my emotions run rampant and I was blubbering like a big fat baby in the airport. Thankfully they are planning on coming here in September and I am planning on heading back there next May.
Well I'm going to run, I have some shows on my DVR to watch, I'm getting sleepy and my new tattoo is itchy and needing it's salve.
Auf Wiedersehen!!!
Shortly after my last post I was preparing myself for my trip to Germany to visit family AND just before I left I landed a job. Before you start leaping for joy (because I know you all would) it's just a temp job until August, but it will pay the bills in the meantime. It's also with a group of people I used to work with that I really enjoyed, and doing a large variety of design work which is a huge plus and much needed change from my last job.
I've also been busy searching craigslist every 5 seconds to find a new place to live. I'm pretty over living in OC, sure it's nice - but I need a change...and I'm not to happy with these apartments. So I'm looking at two duplex's this week, one in SM right around Grant Park and one in Cudahy by the lake. I'm also movin' on up to a 2 bedroom, I figured it'd be nice to have the extra space to do my freelance work and keep all my equipment and also have a nice space for any visitors - especially when my favorite people in the world (fam from Germany) come to visit.
Speaking of, my vacation in Deutschland was amazing, as it always is, but oh so hard to leave my cousins....as it always is. And the older I get the more my emotions run rampant and I was blubbering like a big fat baby in the airport. Thankfully they are planning on coming here in September and I am planning on heading back there next May.
Well I'm going to run, I have some shows on my DVR to watch, I'm getting sleepy and my new tattoo is itchy and needing it's salve.
Auf Wiedersehen!!!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
It's been a long time....
Been a long time, been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.....
Little Zep for you.
But yes, I haven't been around. I've been in sort of a funk which is the result of a multitude of things. The main one being that I'm still without a job. I was THISCLOSE to getting a job I was actually pretty excited about - it's a really long story, but in short it was down to me and another person (out of 300!) and the person they chose was actually a friend of mine...who actually had a job and just decided to find something else. This was an 'only me' situation folks.
I've also been becoming increasingly frustrated with my equipment situation. Since being thrown back out into the pits of unemployment I've learned that things have changed a bit in the last three years. Web design is becoming more and more prevalent in graphic design positions to the point where it seems like they're basically merging. Obviously the web is everywhere and a major part of communications/marketing so that's understandable - but while in college and starting my career, they were still two separate positions. I haven't had much opportunity to learn web as it wasn't needed, but now while searching for jobs day in and day out I'm realizing that needs to change. Here's the issue, my computer is old, rather ancient in computer years. Yes, it still works, but in it's old age has become sluggish. Up until recently I was three operating systems behind (now I believe I'm one or two behind) which causes mannnny incompatibility problems with hardware and software, I'm 3 versions behind in design software which consistently causes roadblocks in trying to improve my portfolio and do freelance work and there's no way I'm learning web without web software. The problem is the catch 22 - with no job, I definitely have no money for a well deserved upgrade, and without the necessary tools to improve my knowledge and body of work it's going to be a little more difficult to get that job. It's a vicious circle. Obviously it's do-able since I was recently very close to a job, but it'd be nice to be able to utilize the best tools in my field - otherwise why would there even be upgrades? It's like telling a photographer, oh well for the next 3 weeks you're gonna need to oil paint your subjects - worked for the Mona Lisa didn't it? Or tell a carpenter, we're cutting off your electricity for an unknown period of time, there's a handsaw right over there for your major projects....or a mechanic - well we don't have any wrenches, your hands work just fine - use those!
This wasn't meant to be a 'woe is me' post - but it's annoying having a creative urge stifled by less than stellar creative conditions.
So if I can find 2000 people that would like to donate a dollar to my cause, that'd be great. You'll get an I.O.U in return and that dollar's all yours once I land that killer job! Haha.
Little Zep for you.
But yes, I haven't been around. I've been in sort of a funk which is the result of a multitude of things. The main one being that I'm still without a job. I was THISCLOSE to getting a job I was actually pretty excited about - it's a really long story, but in short it was down to me and another person (out of 300!) and the person they chose was actually a friend of mine...who actually had a job and just decided to find something else. This was an 'only me' situation folks.
I've also been becoming increasingly frustrated with my equipment situation. Since being thrown back out into the pits of unemployment I've learned that things have changed a bit in the last three years. Web design is becoming more and more prevalent in graphic design positions to the point where it seems like they're basically merging. Obviously the web is everywhere and a major part of communications/marketing so that's understandable - but while in college and starting my career, they were still two separate positions. I haven't had much opportunity to learn web as it wasn't needed, but now while searching for jobs day in and day out I'm realizing that needs to change. Here's the issue, my computer is old, rather ancient in computer years. Yes, it still works, but in it's old age has become sluggish. Up until recently I was three operating systems behind (now I believe I'm one or two behind) which causes mannnny incompatibility problems with hardware and software, I'm 3 versions behind in design software which consistently causes roadblocks in trying to improve my portfolio and do freelance work and there's no way I'm learning web without web software. The problem is the catch 22 - with no job, I definitely have no money for a well deserved upgrade, and without the necessary tools to improve my knowledge and body of work it's going to be a little more difficult to get that job. It's a vicious circle. Obviously it's do-able since I was recently very close to a job, but it'd be nice to be able to utilize the best tools in my field - otherwise why would there even be upgrades? It's like telling a photographer, oh well for the next 3 weeks you're gonna need to oil paint your subjects - worked for the Mona Lisa didn't it? Or tell a carpenter, we're cutting off your electricity for an unknown period of time, there's a handsaw right over there for your major projects....or a mechanic - well we don't have any wrenches, your hands work just fine - use those!
This wasn't meant to be a 'woe is me' post - but it's annoying having a creative urge stifled by less than stellar creative conditions.
So if I can find 2000 people that would like to donate a dollar to my cause, that'd be great. You'll get an I.O.U in return and that dollar's all yours once I land that killer job! Haha.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Well, hello there!
Fancy meeting you here! I'm doing well, yourself? Wonderful.
Yes, I'm still Johnnie McUnemployed. I haven't allowed myself to get TOO lazy however. Did a little grocery shopping, made some home-made creamy tomato soup, made mucho progress on a little freelance project, scrubbed the bathtub, read a book and started another. I also stayed true to my promise of Living Single marathons (but only on Thursday's, WTF Oxygen Network!) and glorious naps. If they could pay me for being a professional napper, I'd be a millionaire, I'm that good at it.
I did have an interview about a week and a half ago with no results yet, and I'm also meeting with another agency this week. I know all your fingers and toes and legs are losing blood flow and becoming cramped and deformed - but please keep them crossed. Pretty please with a cherry on top!?
Along with the rest of Wisconsin I'm sure, I am so glad we've escaped February and have entered March. I'm counting on March to lift my spirits - slightly warmer weather, daylight savings time in about a week, Chicago: The Musical starring my lovely Dan :) and the fact that I can now say I leave for Germany NEXT MONTH! It's been 4 years since I've seen my long lost sister (cousin) and I am counting down the days until I see her! My other sister from another mister, Kelly, and I are ecstatic. Whilst shopping this weekend I picked up some seriously discounted, albeit fabulous, new luggage and I am so excited to use it I could probably start packing tomorrow. Nerd.
Well I'm off to do one of 3 things:
1) Read some more of my book The Invisible Wall
2) Lay on the couch and watch some Will & Grace
3) Lay on the couch and....nap.....
Wish me luck on this life-changing decision.
Yes, I'm still Johnnie McUnemployed. I haven't allowed myself to get TOO lazy however. Did a little grocery shopping, made some home-made creamy tomato soup, made mucho progress on a little freelance project, scrubbed the bathtub, read a book and started another. I also stayed true to my promise of Living Single marathons (but only on Thursday's, WTF Oxygen Network!) and glorious naps. If they could pay me for being a professional napper, I'd be a millionaire, I'm that good at it.
I did have an interview about a week and a half ago with no results yet, and I'm also meeting with another agency this week. I know all your fingers and toes and legs are losing blood flow and becoming cramped and deformed - but please keep them crossed. Pretty please with a cherry on top!?
Along with the rest of Wisconsin I'm sure, I am so glad we've escaped February and have entered March. I'm counting on March to lift my spirits - slightly warmer weather, daylight savings time in about a week, Chicago: The Musical starring my lovely Dan :) and the fact that I can now say I leave for Germany NEXT MONTH! It's been 4 years since I've seen my long lost sister (cousin) and I am counting down the days until I see her! My other sister from another mister, Kelly, and I are ecstatic. Whilst shopping this weekend I picked up some seriously discounted, albeit fabulous, new luggage and I am so excited to use it I could probably start packing tomorrow. Nerd.
Well I'm off to do one of 3 things:
1) Read some more of my book The Invisible Wall
2) Lay on the couch and watch some Will & Grace
3) Lay on the couch and....nap.....
Wish me luck on this life-changing decision.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
i drink your MILKSHAKE
I haven't even seen There Will Be Blood and this makes me laugh hysterically. Maybe it's because the next episode will take place in "Kenosha, Wesh...uh, Wisconsin".
I DRINK IT UP!
I DRINK IT UP!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
And now, the end is near...
So I face the final curtain....
Well pimps and hoes, my run has come to an end. Like I wrote in the first post about my laid-offness, I am not distraught about leaving. Like someone in an emotionally abusive relationship whose significant other doesn't love or care about them anymore and makes that blatantly clear, I deserve much better. Case in point, today is my 3rd anniversary and not one word was uttered (except for Katie, thanks! :)). While I realize tomorrow is my last day before being forced out, I did put in 3 years here and while a 'Congratulations' might not be in order, I think a 'thank you' is. But I suppose I expect nothing less.
I don't have much else to say regarding the subject except that I still believe everything happens for a reason. And with certain things coming to light recently I can say that I'm relieved to be freed from the corruption and dysfunction and every other 'tion' that takes place in this hole. So even though I'm leaving a tad bitter, I'm still holding on to the glimmer of hope that this is in fact a blessing in disguise.
All that being said and trying to focus on the positive, here are some things that I am looking forward to during my undetermined length of unemployment and/or things that will continue to put a smile on my face. (Will somebody just hire my talented ass already?)
1. Living Single marathons on the Oxygen Network. Overton, Kyle, Khadijah, Regine, Synclair, and Max - I love you all.
2. Coffee and Magazines at Barnes n Noble
3. The Food Network
4. Ellen Degeneres
5. That Charlie video in the post just before this one.
6. 2pm naps
7. My new bowling ball!
8. Bowling on Saturday nights and bowling with girls on Mondays.
9. Jack Daniels
10. This guy's voice
11. The return of all of my shows
12. Graham cracker cereal
13. And not having to sit in this ridiculous red chair suffocating in a huge vat of bullshit.
Adios Chris Klein, I can say with certainty that I won't miss you.
Well pimps and hoes, my run has come to an end. Like I wrote in the first post about my laid-offness, I am not distraught about leaving. Like someone in an emotionally abusive relationship whose significant other doesn't love or care about them anymore and makes that blatantly clear, I deserve much better. Case in point, today is my 3rd anniversary and not one word was uttered (except for Katie, thanks! :)). While I realize tomorrow is my last day before being forced out, I did put in 3 years here and while a 'Congratulations' might not be in order, I think a 'thank you' is. But I suppose I expect nothing less.
I don't have much else to say regarding the subject except that I still believe everything happens for a reason. And with certain things coming to light recently I can say that I'm relieved to be freed from the corruption and dysfunction and every other 'tion' that takes place in this hole. So even though I'm leaving a tad bitter, I'm still holding on to the glimmer of hope that this is in fact a blessing in disguise.
All that being said and trying to focus on the positive, here are some things that I am looking forward to during my undetermined length of unemployment and/or things that will continue to put a smile on my face. (Will somebody just hire my talented ass already?)
1. Living Single marathons on the Oxygen Network. Overton, Kyle, Khadijah, Regine, Synclair, and Max - I love you all.
2. Coffee and Magazines at Barnes n Noble
3. The Food Network
4. Ellen Degeneres
5. That Charlie video in the post just before this one.
6. 2pm naps
7. My new bowling ball!
8. Bowling on Saturday nights and bowling with girls on Mondays.
9. Jack Daniels
10. This guy's voice
11. The return of all of my shows
12. Graham cracker cereal
13. And not having to sit in this ridiculous red chair suffocating in a huge vat of bullshit.
Adios Chris Klein, I can say with certainty that I won't miss you.
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