Busyness

That's Busyness, not Business. I never noticed how similarly they are spelt.

Speaking of spelling, is it spelled or spelt? Spelt suggests the grain, but is in the dictionary with spell... and is spelled pronounced the same as spelt or not? Like says is pronounced 'sez' not 'sayes'. Any English teachers at the ready to help me out? *nudge, wink*

OK, on to the post...

I have potentially become busy. It's super duper exciting! After being ill last week and being totally unproductive, I followed some leads and am closer to being employed again. I have been clear with everyone that I start my new job in Feb, and that I plan to do some travelling, so it's all good.

The one I'm most excited about, which is actually going ahead, is making a website for a real live business! Well, it's a start up. But the company promises to be a great deal more than Joe's Fishing Supplies or something. This business owner knows the importance of quality and good design. It's really refreshing, and really exciting to be involved!

I haven't worked as an independent consultant before, so I have the right amount of anxiety about doing the right things and not getting caught out with something or other. That includes that feeling in the back of my mind that I'll screw it all up and ruin my reputation as a whiz bang professional web designer! Ha! 'As if you have that reputation', you say! Luckily (as long as I live up to it) I have been talked up to be a bit whiz bang. If all goes to plan I'll have my name behind a great site that I can point people to, and everyone will want one! Hello, side projects for the future!

The other really refreshing thing about it, is that I will be utilising open source materials rather than building from scratch. This will mean it will work better, look better, and be done in much less time. Overall the best approach for 'real life'. At uni we made everything from the code up, I suppose as a learning exercise. I appreciate the knowledge, but am really looking forward to a new approach.