A Good Friday, Indeed

I've decided to take a break from panic mode to write about how grateful I am today.

A Friday morning that started with a sun was extremely welcomed after weeks of dreary, cold, windy and down right muggy crap weather. But the sun alone did not single out this glorious day.

Since I still remain confused about my career, a friend and I decided to get as many creative directors and copywriters in front of us. Thus far, two wonderful people from local agencies and one freelance copywriter was kind enough to offer answers to our notebooks beaming with questions.

Along with the questions, we would offer each person a packet of portfolio samples with a casual staple in the top left corner. As I slid my mini portfolio across the desk today, I couldn't help but feel more anxious than usual. It's not an interview, what have I to worry about? I spent 5 minutes throwing the campaigns together, I've been through plenty of critiques.
My skin is thick.

After a grin or two, he flipped to the cover page once more and looked up at me.
I bit my tongue.

"This is impressive."

"This is the same caliber as people who have been in the business for years."

"Thank you." I bit my tongue again to keep my legs from springing up.


As for current gratefulness, I am grateful for grateful clients.
It is an intoxicating feeling when a client emails you about the great job you're doing. Considering about 78.5% of the time, clients don't like a certain blue, keep changing their minds and ideas. Good news reassures that you are, in fact, not a design impostor and should be cast out.