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Career Plan
After ~10 years of post-secondary study, I’ve finally decided to frame and hang all the grad certificates in the studio. If what Einstein once said “imagination is more important than knowledge” is true, why have I spent so much time and money gaining knowledge? Not sure how to answer that, but I’m thankful for the years of joy in learning new things and meeting good friends along the way.
While I’ll never stop learning, it’s probably about time that I get serious about my career. Without actively seeking for work opportunities, I’ve been asked a few times in the last few weeks about possible web design/programming services, I’ll take that as a sign to work in that field. I’m not entirely passionate about I.T. work, but it does pay for the bread. I’ll first focus on starting up a business with web design/programming, then I’ll use the extra money to invest and learn the things I’m more passionate about (R&D, design, art,…).
Talked to my family about this plan over dinner tonight, they seemed to be very supportive, I’m grateful for that.
Creative Monday
There wasn’t anything creative about this Monday other than my weekly painting class which itself seems to have become more routine than creative.
It was a good day nonetheless, after a couple of hours of trial and error in the afternoon, I was able to tackle an issue in the website project I’m currently working on. It’s been awhile since I’ve gotten any kind of satisfaction from my IT work, my decision of taking on the website job last week seems to be turning out ok so far.
Work Saturday
It’s becoming a bit of a regular Saturday routine for me to spend my time working in the studio… followed by a beer or two. =)
Soccer Night
It has been weeks since I last played soccer, actually thought about skipping tonight but joined because there were not enough players. I was thinking about having dinner at home because I was out last night for badminton, and I won’t be home for dinner tomorrow and the weekend due to fellowship and friends’ gatherings. Hope my mom won’t nag me too much.
My left ankle still hurt a little at times, but it’s definitely not as bad as before. Recovery is slow but progressing. Still looking forward to the day when I’ll be 100% recovered and can relentlessly chase after the birdie/soccer without worrying of worsening my injury.
Creative Monday
Couldn’t avoid doing work today as I had to sit in on a conference call this morning at my friend’s office. I accepted a website project last week as I think there’s something I can learn from it, besides, I can actually use some of the money to invest in my R&D work. Doubt that I can make a living with my R&D or design work in the short term, so I would need to count on my IT skill to pay the bills for the meantime. I’m not complaining, really. In fact, I’m thankful for the work opportunity that came knocking on my door without my seeking.
Cleaned up my studio in the afternoon in preparation for the upcoming work. Went to my painting class in the evening and started a new painting while my classmates put the finishing touches on their first painting. This is probably the first painting I’m doing without the help of my instructor, I’ll qualify myself for graduation if I can do this one well enough. =)
Creative Monday
Went for my painting class slightly early in the evening, finished my painting in 2 classes instead of 3!
Went back to my studio to finish up my 3rd cartoon character design after class. The comic strip Calvin has Hobbes, so I figured Beverley needed a good companion too. I smiled myself looking at the cartoon, that’s the joy of cartooning I suppose.
Funeral
Attended my first ever funeral service in HK, it was for my brother’s father-in-law. I only had the honour to meet the man a couple of times, and knowing that he had believed in Jesus while on the hospital bed, I wasn’t too saddened because there’s hope that I’ll meet him again someday at a better place.
I pray that someday my parents and my entire family would believe in God so that we’ll never be separated forever.
