web sites I'm addicted to
Well, with not a whole lot going on at work, I've been surfing the web a lot. I've recently become a
Flickr addict. It's a site that lets you upload and share photos, comment on them, etc. I've got tons of photos on there already, and have been exploring Groups. The other site I recently discovered is
43 Things. It's a site where you can post up to 43 goals or things you want to do. There are tons of people on it, many of whom share the same goals. You can cheer each other's goals, give advice, and track your progress on your goals. I have way more than 43 things I want to do, but I put 43 of my most important wishes up there, so check them out!
Other than surfing the web, I've been busily working on design projects for Palousafest, the Co-op, Operation:Military Kids, and working on my
unplug site, which is coming together. I've also been playing some poker with friends, going on hikes, and enjoying the summer weather. I'm still waiting for an interview at Conscious Creative, a very cool design firm in San Fran. They're obviously very busy... I also got a random job offering from the 43 Things site (funny, huh!), it looks like a web design project I might be interested in... so I'm waiting for follow-up on that too.
Well, I'm off to go find more web sites to become addicted to. :)
Independence Day
I had a great 4th of July weekend. Seneca, Juneau, and I went backpacking in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the Wind Lakes area. It was beautiful and remote. We hiked up to the top of Grave Peak, a huge 8,300 foot tall mountain with a retired fire lookout on top. The mountains in that area are all granite with large spires and boulders, so it was quite a climb. But the veiw at the top was well worth it. In the lookout, we could open all of the shutters and see for hundreds of miles in every direction. It was absolutely beautiful. My fireworks came in the form of a campfire, and it was nice to get away from the fakey patriotism and polluting fireworks normally associated with the holiday. Instead I got to experience what little true American wilderness is left. Needless to say I came home with sore knees and lots of misquito bites, but it was a much needed break.
Since coming back I've been very busy with work, and picked up a new project, designing materials for Palousafest. It's put on every fall at UI as kind of an orientation fair for students. The project had a really quick turnaround time but I guess I better get used to that. I sure could use the extra cash right now anyway. I've also been trucking along on my other work projects and sending out a few resumes every week. It's been hard to find jobs at places I feel good about working at, and it seems like when I do find an awesome design firm or organization, the competition is fierce. It's all part of the job market I guess. Maybe I should just start my own business. :)
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