The big hand’s winding its way around to 2007. It’s been a long time since my last post. A lot’s happened. Changes are in motion.
Spring quarter at Shoreline winded me. My continuing efforts to tap into resources available through official bureaucratic channels were met with endless tangles of red tape. I was more than just a little fatigued by summer. Reevaluating my battle plans, I finally admitted that a better return on my investments would come from a more self-reliance approach. I haven’t entirely given up on the academic opportunities, but I am redirecting my energies to other areas of interest.
Reentering the creative workforce in July, I landed an extended graphic design contract with a national communications company, located on the eastside. I normally take a pass on temporary assignments that require such a substantial commute, but the numbers afforded an immediate opportunity for me to make the much-needed transition.
The reality of that job was quite different. What a mess! This particular assignment was an absurd calamity, and I saw it coming a mile away. I really don’t want to go into details here, so just let me just say that I’ve been reminded that I really should avoid working in negative environments, no matter how attractive they might appear on paper.
And I am now met with an unmatched learning opportunity. The last year required both sweat and blood. A question of value remains. Only time can tell if 2006 was a success or a failure.