Update Time

Still getting up early everyday and still loving it.

Doing work early in the morning is so much easier because my mind is still sharp. Once 2pm hits, I get a little bit foggy and I can't concentrate that well. Also, it's very therapeutic to be up so early. It's so peaceful and quiet. Not hearing a fussy baby every time I try to do something productive is nice. I enjoy these moments of solitude.

I ordered an XHTML/CSS book about a week ago but it still hasn't arrived. Amazon is usually so good with getting packages delivered quickly but they're slacking this time. I flipped through it at Barnes and Noble and it seemed way better than the outdated version I have right now. I can't wait to use it and start building some websites that are easier on the eyes than what I'm making now.

Time Management

Time management was never my strong suit but I'm working on it. I have a Filofax and I use it consistently.

I also get up at 5:30 am to get a few things done before the fiance and baby wake. I enjoy these moments of quiet solitude immensely and I am very productive in the morning. Sometime after lunch time my brain gets a bit foggy and I can't get as much done. Early morning work is definitely working for me so I'm going to keep it up.


One of my problems is that I want to do everything at once. I find it difficult to break up large projects into bite-size manageable tasks. However, I'm getting much better and it's satisfying to make these little mini-goals and acheive them within a reasonable time.

Photoshop!

In addition to dabbling in web design and grant writing, I'm also creating logos. Here's one I made just now.



 This is my second attempt at logo design and I think it's pretty good. Even though I don't think tech writers really need to be all that skilled illustrations and such, I think it's a good idea to develop a broad skill base.

Here's my first attempt to show my improvement.

Not too shabby, eh?

Anyway, up next is designing a new menu and writing some content for the restaurant website.

Websites and Grant Writing

So.

I'm learning html/css at the moment. I figure that knowing some basics in web design might give me an edge in trying to get a job. After all, pretty much everything is done on the web these days. I may as well follow suit and join the rest of the crowd.

It's actually very enjoyable and I can't believe I'm having fun doing it. I created a very simple home page for my dad's restaurant. It doesn't look too bad considering I just started learning HTML a few days ago when I checked a book out of the library.

After I'm finished with the restaurant web page I'm going to work on my fiance's photography page. She has aspirations in doing wedding photography but without a website I don't think she'll get very far.

Other than my foray into web design, I have been dabbling in grant writing. Well, not really. I haven't started yet but I am going to get the chance write for a grant for Second Company Horse Guard in Newtown, CT. This is a great chance for me to get some real experience under my belt.

Finally!

Anyway, I will post that website up as soon as I get it on the internet.

Peace.