Today was the first day I actually said no. No to a part-time job offer that I felt horrible turning down, because in my brain?saying no just isn't an option (I'm reminded of all the pro bono church work I did that I DID NOT have ANY time for but did ANYWAY. Oh, the guilt!). Unfortunately, in this case the hourly pay was worse than what most people ...

That's right, pharmaceutical commercials are rivaling those of Hallmark. You don't believe me? Get a load of Lilly's commercial about depression and TELL ME YOU DON'T TEAR UP a little when the voiceover says, "Who does depression hurt? Everyone." and you see the sweet doggie wanting a walk and being ignored... (sniff) And I don't even like dogs.

That's right, my proverbial "plate*" is overloaded with jobs at the moment. How did that happen?? What was once one client became three and one job became six!! Then I got an Art Squad assignment today that goes into tomorrow... plus an interview tomorrow for more part-time design work. In the meantime I'm also trying to teach myself CSS beyond my uncanny ability to manipulate** other people's ...

Most Amusing Halloween Moment: [doorbell rings] Josh answers the door to a small boy dressed in a teenage mutant ninja turtle costume. Without skipping a beat, Josh exclaims: "You're Leonardo!" Parents of kid: "Whoooaaaa!" Supposedly Leonardo wears a blue bandana and that fact has been etched in Josh's brain for eternity. The fact that every Thursday is garbage pick up, sadly, has not.

I had my first job through Art Squad this week at a newspaper, flowing a huge amount of type in a very short amount of time. It was cool and I forgot how nice getting paid for overtime is! It appears the main rule in the world of newspaper layout is this: justify in every direction possible. That was weird to get used to, but hey, bad ...