Like many creative types these days, I’ve had to get a day job. It’s not that I’m getting fewer projects, it’s just that fewer of them pay much, if anything. When faced with the choice, I always go for the well-paying projects first, then fill my remaining time with the projects that pay in web traffic, nebulous future sales/commissions or “cred.” Unfortunately that’s been most of them lately. I’m pretty good about not taking on jobs that realistically won’t give me much of either.
My new job isn’t bad. It’s mostly tech-y admin stuff and it changes on a regular basis so it’s not too boring. I also really like everyone I work with and I can make ends meet by working only 25 hours a week. Even though it doesn’t sound like much, 25 hours a week will basically eat up four full work days when you add in lunch and commute time, which doesn’t leave much time for creative projects. It makes me kind of tired and stressed. Prepare to see this blog get a little crankier.
I know what you’re thinking. You’re all: “this girl is going to completely reneg on her thing-a-day responsibility!” I did consider it but no, I will continue to make a thing-a-day. BUT, I might not post it every day and the rules may relax closer to their original incarnation. On days like today when I don’t get home until 10:30, I will probably not make something AND photograph it AND post it AND tweet it. Sorry, but I need to not make myself crazy. I have enough doing that for me already.
Today I took photos of my yoka in various poses. Then I accidentally dropped him and the very tips of two of his toenails broke off. You can’t really tell but it’s enough to bother me so I made replacement toenails tonight. That’s my thing. Whatever. I’m going to bed.
Biz Miss 