I have been sharing a really great conversation on Just Creative Design’s blogsite, it talks about recent logo designs and discusses some key points:
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Jan 09
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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Aug 08
A blog, an iPhone & me
Leaving in two days for London England has got me very excited. Not only for the trip itself but also for the fact that I picked up a new iPhone 3G to help me along the way.
Like many, I have wanted to buy one of these beauties for quite some time. But I wasn’t able to because of two reasons.
The first was because of the little problem that began when Rogers launched the iphone in Canada; that being their inventory allotment from Apple. This in turn caused a halt on all purchases of the iPhone from any employee (that’s me!) trying to acquire the device until further notice. (something about Rogers’ commitment to putting the real customers first)
The second problem was due to the everpresent financing required to purchase the iPhone.
Well today was a great day for me as I realized that my resignation from being an employee of Rogers came with a dual benefit. Working seven years at The Shopping Channel didn’t go unnoticed. I did my job very well, and out of appreciation, I received a personal gift from the staff towards purchasing an iPhone.
Then, as I negotiated relentlessly with a sales rep at a Rogers Video store, I came to find that employees are gradually being allowed to purchase the devices!
Now, as I lie here in bed, all synced up with WordPress’s iPhone app free from the Apple iTunes App Store, I post my
first post of many, detailing my trip to the UK and my team’s progress through the IGLFA World Cup of Soccer.
Stay tuned!!
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Aug 08
Goodbye tSc…
At the end of December 2007, I read somewhere that the year of 2008 would be “the year of change”.
While I don’t necessarily subscribe to the thought that we are completely stagnant some years and others not, I do however think that the amount of change from year to year would tend to have its ebbs and flows overall.
That being said, a large portion of this year has been spent making pivotal decisions to change my career, from working at The Shopping Channel to going back to school so that I can pursue my dream of teaching the discipline of Design, and doing so with positive social change.
Today, after almost 7 years with the company, I sent in my official resignation to The Shopping Channel.
This was no easy decision, and I have spent a lot of energy towards furthering my career.
Through applying and collecting information, filling out forms and attending workshops, negotiating and putting my feelers out, I’ve set myself up to attend studies this fall at the acclaimed up-and-coming Ontario College of Art & Design in the downtown of Toronto, Canada.
I also had to think about my income and my future, and the lifestyle that I would leaving behind and what lifestyle I could carry onward.
One constant thing that has gotten me through it all is knowing: if I want it really bad, I will make it all work out. I will jump the hoops. I will make the sacrifices. And, in the end I will reap the benefits.
I wanted to thank everyone that I worked with at The Shopping Channel.
These people are dedicated and hard-working. I know this because we all worked in one of the hardest lines of business to work in: RAPID-RETAIL. It’s not easy trying to satisfy one of the world’s most unique market of customers without having real-time in-person physical interaction.
I know that I will miss working alongside many of my co-workers, however, I know I will see them again down the road sooner or later in our travels.
I wish everyone the best, and hope that they are finding too, that this year is the year of change.