Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Oh Internet...
I'm currently working on really pulling together my portfolio, branding, website, and everything else that comes along with those things.
The more I talk with my friends who are working professionals in various design industries and the more that I think and ponder upon it I realize how truly important our online presence is these days. As far as most artists are concerned, to truly be recognized in the modern world we must have a strong online presence. This means having up to date website and blogs and keeping active on sites like twitter and facebook. It's so odd to think back to when I made my first myspace and was making tripod websites for the pretend Elvish languages my friends and I would make up. If someone had told me then that someday spending hours at a time on the internet making sure that the page, profile, or site that I was trying to get to perfectly reflect myself and who I am, could someday play a key role in finding a job, I'm not sure I would have believed them. Though of course at that time in my life the concept of a job was limited to a dream of being an employee of Hot Topic so I could get discounts on black clothing.
I'm glad that my dreams have expanded, now it is time to make sure that my online presence reflects that. I have the content for a great portfolio now my goal over the next few weeks is to make sure that the presentation of that work is up to a standard that will make me proud to show it to the companies that I respect and hope to work for.
The more I talk with my friends who are working professionals in various design industries and the more that I think and ponder upon it I realize how truly important our online presence is these days. As far as most artists are concerned, to truly be recognized in the modern world we must have a strong online presence. This means having up to date website and blogs and keeping active on sites like twitter and facebook. It's so odd to think back to when I made my first myspace and was making tripod websites for the pretend Elvish languages my friends and I would make up. If someone had told me then that someday spending hours at a time on the internet making sure that the page, profile, or site that I was trying to get to perfectly reflect myself and who I am, could someday play a key role in finding a job, I'm not sure I would have believed them. Though of course at that time in my life the concept of a job was limited to a dream of being an employee of Hot Topic so I could get discounts on black clothing.
I'm glad that my dreams have expanded, now it is time to make sure that my online presence reflects that. I have the content for a great portfolio now my goal over the next few weeks is to make sure that the presentation of that work is up to a standard that will make me proud to show it to the companies that I respect and hope to work for.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Putting up Christmas!
It's been really nice getting back and seeing my friends and family!
Here are photos of the family putting up Christmas before we head to San Antonio for Thanksgiving.
Enthusiastic Christmas kitty!
One of the angel ornaments that my Grandmother used to make.
My parents wedding bells from their cake - 1975
Here are photos of the family putting up Christmas before we head to San Antonio for Thanksgiving.
Enthusiastic Christmas kitty!
One of the angel ornaments that my Grandmother used to make.
My parents wedding bells from their cake - 1975
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Home Sweet Home!
Here are some photos from my journey home!
Last Pita Pit lunch in Albert Park:
Goodbye skytower!
Goodbye Wellesley Student Apartments!
Goodbye Room!
Last photos of New Zealand from the air:
Last look at the Sky Tower and the Auckland Harbor Bridge that I jumped off of
Now I'm back at home with my parents and Muhammad Ali, my wonderful fuzzy kitty!
Now the plan is to hang out at home for a few days, then it is off to San Francisco to visit my friends there!
Last Pita Pit lunch in Albert Park:
Goodbye skytower!
Goodbye Wellesley Student Apartments!
Goodbye Room!
Last photos of New Zealand from the air:
Last look at the Sky Tower and the Auckland Harbor Bridge that I jumped off of
Now I'm back at home with my parents and Muhammad Ali, my wonderful fuzzy kitty!
Now the plan is to hang out at home for a few days, then it is off to San Francisco to visit my friends there!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Last Day in New Zealand!
Well I'm doing all of my last minute packing and preparing to head back to the US tomorrow! It's pretty funny because I will be traveling back in time. My flight leaves Auckland at 3:30pm on November 15th and I arrive in Sacramento at 10:20am on November 15th.
It's been hard saying goodbye to everyone, but I had a fun last few days and now I am ready to get back home!
The other night I went to this fascinating art show with some of my friends called Art in the Dark.
Here's the website!
It was a beautiful exhibit will all light up art pieces that were displayed in a park in the darkness. I took some fun abstract night photos there:
Here are a few more abstract night photos from a restaurant I ate at last night:
Then yesterday I finally made it to the zoo. I really wanted to see a real live kiwi bird before I left and yesterday I accomplished the mission! I was actually very impressed with the Auckland Zoo, there were much more animals than I thought there would be. I had a great time taking pictures!
Now back to packing, can't wait to see everyone back at home!
It's been hard saying goodbye to everyone, but I had a fun last few days and now I am ready to get back home!
The other night I went to this fascinating art show with some of my friends called Art in the Dark.
Here's the website!
It was a beautiful exhibit will all light up art pieces that were displayed in a park in the darkness. I took some fun abstract night photos there:
Here are a few more abstract night photos from a restaurant I ate at last night:
Then yesterday I finally made it to the zoo. I really wanted to see a real live kiwi bird before I left and yesterday I accomplished the mission! I was actually very impressed with the Auckland Zoo, there were much more animals than I thought there would be. I had a great time taking pictures!
Now back to packing, can't wait to see everyone back at home!
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