A recent gathering with old school friends inevitably reminded me of how most of my teenage years in school were pure misery because they never fail to remind me about how I was the emo one. And I had a good reason to be a wreck, because I had pretty atrocious grades in secondary school and junior college. Always barely passing, always feeling that I was at the bottom of the food chain. I was the one who needed remedial or tuition in every subject possible, the one who burst into tears when I … [Read more...]
Thursday
The Backstory
August 27th, 2009
Tym sent some linky support in the form of this article by Mridu Khullar. This entry was about her struggles while building up her freelance career. To me, this couldn't have come at a better time, because I'm probably right smack in the midst of the valley now in terms of "figuring things out". For the past few days, I've valiantly been trying to "stir" myself to be all the things a freelancer is supposed to be like - proactive, creative, disciplined - but I realise that this will takes time, a … [Read more...]
Tuesday
Under training
August 25th, 2009
Yesterday, I accepted a project offer that didn't pay much. Mostly because the person overseeing this project is someone I think I can learn a lot from. I've worked with her before from previous freelance writing assignments and I know she will make a fair client/boss/mentor, though I do reckon that she will also make me work very hard. It may seem that I am settling for less by agreeing to be "cheap labour". But in this instance, I really appreciate this opportunity for some guidance as I … [Read more...]
Monday
Working Guidelines
August 10th, 2009
All my working life, I have had others' visions, mission statements and idiosyncrasies imposed upon me. Not that this is always a bad thing - I've definitely learned something from these assorted bosses and organisations. However, the thought that I soon no longer have to fit my square peg into the round hole is refreshing, but at the same time, I can see how I can just end up watching a lot of youtube videos the whole day. As such, I have come up with my own set of working guidelines - for … [Read more...]
Sunday
The future is [insert blank]
August 2nd, 2009
I've been feeling a little edgy as my freedom day looms a little closer, this is especially so after I renewed a facial package yesterday and realised I may not have that kind of money for frivolities such as collagen eye treatments and Soyo facial masks in the near future. And the fact that I will need to part with even more dough this month for new software needed for the home office . There are also the classic symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome where I suddenly feel perversely sentimentally … [Read more...]