Monthly Archives: July 2003

The Decision

Posted on July 24, 2003 by ian

All quiet on the home front today, which is a welcome change from the chaos of the last few days. I spent my time doing household chores and cleaning up the apartment. I left the TV on in the background, … Continue reading →

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The Interview

Posted on July 23, 2003 by ian

Things have been pretty intense ever since I first heard about this job offer. Why the hell should today’s interview be any different? Sitting down with the manager and lead production artist for the client company brought a lot of … Continue reading →

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The Catch

Posted on July 22, 2003 by ian

I spoke with Jessica (my agent) by mid-morning about this pending Tacoma assignment. She reported that the client had reviewed my samples, and is now very excited to interview me. “I think you’re going to nail this interview!” she added. … Continue reading →

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The Talk

Posted on July 21, 2003 by ian

After too much consideration of the issues involved with working aaall the waaaaay out in Tacomaaaaa, and the possibility of relocating for the work, I finally had a long talk with my agent today. I can’t tell you how grateful … Continue reading →

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Will Work For Work

Posted on July 20, 2003 by ian

Awww,ouch! I had to restart my computer from a dead freeze, and all of my notes about yesterday have been lost. I know better than to go so far without saving my data, but my OS has made me lax. … Continue reading →

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Wombats – Next 5 Km

Posted on July 18, 2003 by ian

This entry ends another dramatic pause in my blogging. It wasn’t so intentional, mind you. I’ve just had a lot on my mind. I’ll try to briefly recap some of recent events for you now. We spent last Saturday evening … Continue reading →

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Better Things

Posted on July 9, 2003 by ian

Sometimes I wake up with a split lip. It’s not really like it’s a big gash– like somebody punched me in my face or anything. It’s more like a paper cut on the inside of my lip. I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Widgets

Posted on July 7, 2003 by ian

I don’t want to sell widgets that no one needs to people that don’t want them. I don’t want to build a good life for myself by compromising the happiness of others. I want to have more faith in, listen … Continue reading →

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A Franklin Quest

Posted on July 5, 2003 by ian

It’s amazing what you can do with a little bit of money and a full tank of gas,. By mid-morning, Mary, Willy and I hit the road, searching for a few prize pieces that have been coming to mind. With … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2003 by ian

It was announced Wednesday that Vancouver will be the host of the 2010 winter games. This news is good for Seattle. Of course, it was also announced that the jobless rate for the U.S. has hit a 9-year high. Personally, … Continue reading →

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