Back In The Saddle
A lot has happened since my last post. I moved, reconnected (with humans), disconnected (from the Internet), and gained lots of inspiration. Looking back at this blog thus far, it is far from personal. I attribute that to my robotic / default Ari Gold-like behavior which I have been unable to shake off with my lifestyle change earlier this year.
Moving (sans Internet for a week) was a blessing in disguise. It has given me a chance to reevaluate my daily actions. What I spend my time doing, what I find important, etc. I am still in Chicago, but I now have a roommate (along with a deck and fireplace). Working from home without anyone else in the house can be very isolating, so it will be a nice change of pace.
I have also had the chance to spend time and reconnect with someone I care very much for, who also happens to be moving across the country for 4 months. We have a very unique relationship and will be friends until the end. I'm looking forward to utilizing the freedom I have to travel and visit often. Which reminds me, I really should have gone to that Halo Benders show. Although, she is a person that makes the Halo Benders look like a silent movie about Republican culture wars (we all know this isn't true, but yes, she's just that wonderful).
As far as work goes, aside from some new consulting projects I am excited to finish up, I will be working on a (long overdue) new version of Wiiminder specifically designed for the final version of the Wii Internet channel. I am also working on a new game design for our initial Xbox Live Arcade pitch, as I have decided to scrap our initial concept and start fresh. This was unsettling news which was not well received, but I feel it will allow us to make the impact we desire and help us deliver some of the other projects we have waiting in the wings much sooner (though still long-term).
So lots of things are up in the air. The feathers have been ruffled, but it is my opinion that a life without discomfort and fear to overcome is a life not worth living.
Moving (sans Internet for a week) was a blessing in disguise. It has given me a chance to reevaluate my daily actions. What I spend my time doing, what I find important, etc. I am still in Chicago, but I now have a roommate (along with a deck and fireplace). Working from home without anyone else in the house can be very isolating, so it will be a nice change of pace.
I have also had the chance to spend time and reconnect with someone I care very much for, who also happens to be moving across the country for 4 months. We have a very unique relationship and will be friends until the end. I'm looking forward to utilizing the freedom I have to travel and visit often. Which reminds me, I really should have gone to that Halo Benders show. Although, she is a person that makes the Halo Benders look like a silent movie about Republican culture wars (we all know this isn't true, but yes, she's just that wonderful).
As far as work goes, aside from some new consulting projects I am excited to finish up, I will be working on a (long overdue) new version of Wiiminder specifically designed for the final version of the Wii Internet channel. I am also working on a new game design for our initial Xbox Live Arcade pitch, as I have decided to scrap our initial concept and start fresh. This was unsettling news which was not well received, but I feel it will allow us to make the impact we desire and help us deliver some of the other projects we have waiting in the wings much sooner (though still long-term).
So lots of things are up in the air. The feathers have been ruffled, but it is my opinion that a life without discomfort and fear to overcome is a life not worth living.
Labels: personal, relationships, warp pipe
posted by Chad Paulson at 5/07/2007 09:00:00 PM
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