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I Want A Job

…not a real job, but just something design-related to do. I just feel like doing design favors for people so suddenly. That being said, if I know you personally, and you need someone to design or code something for you, I’d be more than glad to do it.

I’m hoping to eventually go into freelance design (though that’s going to be a very, very long time from now), and I think the experience could prove to be extremely helpful – for both the practice and the chance to build up my portfolio, even this early. It would mostly be for the practice though, since I’m pretty sure that by then I’d look at my work now with much disappointment, but then, who knows.

I never really think about college or future careers, but, now, I can’t seem to stop. I just discovered an amazing course, dealing with graphic and web design, photography, video and sound editing, and advertising. The idea of having all these classes that I can actually see myself enjoying just gets me all excited! It made me start thinking about my future a whole lot more.

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I remember when I started thinking more about my future… it really wasn’t until I was in university. It was pretty late on my life, I guess. We shouldn’t expected to think of career paths when we’re so young!

I am pretty sure you will be able to find some freelance designing to do, even if it’s much later in the future. I am sure it will be a really good experience as well.

I don’t think I’ll need anyone to design anything for me but if I ever need you to whip something up, I’ll let you know! ;)

I do feel better now, I’m mostly glad that self-harm doesn’t pass my mind anymore. I wonder why I did it, but the past is the past. :)

My mum still does the same thing. I’m glad that you sympathise though. My mum calls me “stupid” and shouts at me for the tiniest things. :(

I am sure even if it’s in the far future, things will be better. :) I just have to look on the bright side and stay strong!

Comment by Georgina • July 23, 2010 • 8:31 pm

Wow, that’s nasty. We had a “careers adviser”, which was pretty similar. But she was really helpful even if we didn’t know what course to take, and she gave really good tips and everything. I did do a bit of research but she told me more, which was good.

I didn’t feel like looking at career options when I was younger. I did look, but I looked at possibilities and never narrowed it down. I just looked at what was interesting. In the end not only did I get a university I liked, but a course that is really suited to what I like!

I’m sure that even if you do just have this rough plan, it’ll help you get somewhere. :) It’s rough but we don’t always follow what we want straight away and sometimes we might change our mind. ;)

Oooh that’s great! I am glad they like your design enough to use it. I was on the newsletter team at school and they liked what I did with the layout of it and all. :3

That’s really stupid that those people cut themselves just to call themselves “emo”. It’s ridiculous. :| I do remember people drawing scars on their skin with red and black pen, which looked pretty realistic – at least that wasn’t actually cutting. :/

I know there’s a reason my mum does all this… but I just hope it all clears up down this end too.

Comment by Georgina • July 23, 2010 • 9:18 pm

You’re very young, so I doubt you have to think about it already now, but when I was your age I already knew what I want – art school. Now, it’s only a year left and I don’t have so much to flaunt with in my portfolio, but I’m confident I’ll get in! : D

As for you, maybe you can make a Visitors-page? Then you can offer some downloadable premades so you can improve your coding? :)

Comment by Tina • July 23, 2010 • 11:38 pm

I felt the same thing, too. A couple weeks ago, I suddenly had the urge to take designing requests. I made two layouts in the end.
I’m sure you’ll be able to do freelance designing. I’ve actually done a portrait of someone and got paid for it. It was only last year. I might become a freelance artist during college, to help with my tuition fees.

Comment by Nugget • July 24, 2010 • 2:57 am

I just love dancing and I had actual classes from a young age. We had concerts and exams and things, which was good and it was something I enjoyed.

For PE in high school we didn’t always have dancing but I think we did it for half a year in one grade, and another half year in another. We also had it when we had rotation sport and we actually went to a studio and learned partner dancing. It was so strange, by then we were 15 or so, so I suppose we grew up and the guys weren’t so immature. :P

I just thought it was not a good idea at such a young age. XD

I felt offended, but after one of my friends read my post (he loves cats) he said that cats smell nice. XD Oh well, kids will say the darnedest things.

I feel insecure if someone is staring at me funny or looking at me… like there might be something about me they don’t like or that they find weird. Guys can be strange though. I have had compliments from some (who are usually my friends)… one time my friend said, “Georgina, you look all dressed up like you’re going to a party”. In a way it made me feel awkward. LOL.

I’m pretty indecisive with everything so I’m not too surprised that my future aspirations have changed so much. I’m definitely settled now though, also because my course has a lot of career options. :3

I heard that an old friend of mine from high school stopped doing architecture to pick up engineering. I was surprised because I didn’t think she’d be the type. XD

Comment by Georgina • July 24, 2010 • 9:16 am

I used to feel the same thing before. Now the problem is that I don’t get the time to do design requests. Yes, the problem is Schoolwork!

Earlier, the first time I started owning a website, I used to have a design blog where I used to make designs and layouts and the like. I even thought of pursuing my career in graphic designing, but now those dreams are shattered. I don’t do graphic designing now, not that I don’t like it but because I don’t get inspired.

Freelance design is a good area, I’ve thought about it before. Also some of my friends are doing freelance designing and you could even keep it as your side job. You know what I mean? Pursue your main goal and still continue designing side by side. So that you’re not bored with your life. xD

I wish you all the best! :)
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I swear. Being a human is the best thing that happened to me! Don’t work your brain too much Reese. :D

Comment by Ash • July 24, 2010 • 10:00 pm

OMG! I do the same thing. I think about college and design in my future all the time! You can start by trying to do favors for family and friends. I just did a few design jobs for a few family members. I made logos, business cards, a website and an etsy shop design. Good luck!

Comment by Nicole Dominguez • August 8, 2010 • 12:51 am

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