Finally getting a good perspective on the past year. So much going on that it took me four weeks after it ended to know what 2008 held for me. Metaphorically speaking, I had my head down, working, so long that my neck was too stiff to look up quickly.
1. I helped a friend find money to keep his business going; partnered with him so my advisory position would be official; moved the business to survive; and am now taking those lessons onto the next phase. (Celliac and Diabetic diet recipes from a Doctor and Baker anyone?)
2. I was the chief architect behind the summer camp's transition from 90 years worth of counselor (non) training through guesswork and osmosis; into a genuinely self-relfective leadership training program that preserved the benefits of an experiencial education program.
3. My art took a turn that was far enough away (conceptually and chronologically) from grad school that I feel both more focused on the current long term projects, and energized to re-visit some subjects I had to drop in school (so I could graduate).
4. FDU has paid me a great complement by creating an entirely new program to keep me around for a semester as artist-in-residence. I'm amazed that they understand how I've integrated life and art so thouroughly, and flattered that they want me to lecture and help students find ways to continue a creative life once they graduate.
5. I helped turn the public perception of the kayak company from elitist, difficult-to-paddle boats, made by an arrogant ass, to a line of boats made by a company that is grass roots, with a designer who has more than 20 years' experience. It would not have worked if it was not true. But, exposing all the industry hate from the big guys was alot of work. (Corporate America sucks)
On the lighter side:
I've excited I get to see my baby niece and nephew at the end of the week. I have not seen my brother and his kids since Christmas.
1. I helped a friend find money to keep his business going; partnered with him so my advisory position would be official; moved the business to survive; and am now taking those lessons onto the next phase. (Celliac and Diabetic diet recipes from a Doctor and Baker anyone?)
2. I was the chief architect behind the summer camp's transition from 90 years worth of counselor (non) training through guesswork and osmosis; into a genuinely self-relfective leadership training program that preserved the benefits of an experiencial education program.
3. My art took a turn that was far enough away (conceptually and chronologically) from grad school that I feel both more focused on the current long term projects, and energized to re-visit some subjects I had to drop in school (so I could graduate).
4. FDU has paid me a great complement by creating an entirely new program to keep me around for a semester as artist-in-residence. I'm amazed that they understand how I've integrated life and art so thouroughly, and flattered that they want me to lecture and help students find ways to continue a creative life once they graduate.
5. I helped turn the public perception of the kayak company from elitist, difficult-to-paddle boats, made by an arrogant ass, to a line of boats made by a company that is grass roots, with a designer who has more than 20 years' experience. It would not have worked if it was not true. But, exposing all the industry hate from the big guys was alot of work. (Corporate America sucks)
On the lighter side:
I've excited I get to see my baby niece and nephew at the end of the week. I have not seen my brother and his kids since Christmas.
Also, congrats on rocking out last year. I think it is pretty amazing you have a residency to be a part of. I'm working on that one right now.
Have fun with the kiddies!!!