I have a bit of spare time on my hands at the moment. We are fortunate enough that if I don’t get a job straight away, we will be OK (for a little while). I’m getting over the hurt, and looking towards the future. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time – my career just died.
I’ve been busy working on the zine for this Sunday as well as applying for some work. While taking my time to read the newspaper, I realised that the Sydney Writer’s Festival starts today. Although I saw the events calender a month ago, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to attend a lot of things during the day because of work. But now… ha… I have time to enjoy a few things I am interested in. I’m thinking about doing this: Digital Storytelling 2 Day Workshop. Other things that have caught my interest at the SWF:
Re-imagining Australia
Chris Wallace and Megan Lewis explore Australian symbolism and imagery.
127: Design Outlook: Australian Book Designers and their Visions
Book designers discuss creating Australian books that stand out in a crowd.
Hot Chocolate: The Dark Sweet Side of the City
A chocolate tasting walking tour of Sydney. Hosted by John Newton whom I saw at the supermarket last week (who would be appalled at my terrible writing skills here).
The Secret Life of Backpackers
30 days, 30 nights, 30 hangovers. Barry Divola discusses his insights into backpacker culture. I love Barry Divola’s work! He wrote Fan Club which is awesome and you should read it if you love music.
I also cleaned up and vacuumed around home today, gave some InDesign help to Mrs BJ for her zine and for dinner I prepared this simple pumpkin soup with Dave’s help.
There’s tons of work around. I’m sure you won’t take long to find some.
Perhaps now might be a good time to brush up your web skills?
Rozie, this could be a blessing in disguise! Think of all the creative things you’ve wanted to do in the past but couldn’t because of full time work? Now’s the time?
Or….move to London and become a freelancer. Dave can look after himself
xx
Hey Rozie I think you’ll be just fine. I’m really looking forward to getting me some zine action from your stall and think you should blog more often! Gimme a hoy if you are thinking about doing some writers fest stuff, I might be interested in tagging along…
yeah that pumpkin soup was great and so was your indesign tutorial! much gratitude from me. i am just printing mine up now. thanks to you. going to try and photocopy this evening at bj’s mum’s work…just as long as the doctors leave on time.