Published by deborah.woehr on 09 Mar 2008 at 11:24 am
Preparing for a Career Change
I’ve been dealing with my first case of serious blogger’s block these past few weeks. Ideas for posts would come, only to disappear as soon as I clicked on the “Write” button. After several minutes of staring at the blank input box, I’d close the blog and return to my new WIP, which is gaining momentum inside my head. Or, I would read my friends’ blogs and some freelance writing and design blogs I’ve discovered recently.
I know the reasons for this block: physical exhaustion and too much going through my mind. I’ve just finished a major archival project at work and caught up on some much-needed sleep, despite the time change. The VP is supposed to arrive tomorrow. What changes, if any, in regard to my contract status I have no way of knowing until they tell me. My husband advised me to keep a status quo, which I’m doing.
In the meantime, I’m in the process of re-educating myself with design and building a solid portfolio to show prospective clients. I’ll also be working on my writing portfolio, as I’d like to offer both design and writing services.
This business card is the latest addition to my design portfolio. I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out when I placed my order from Vista Print. My own business card was a disappointment, design-wise. Both Tom and I were pleasantly surprised when his order came yesterday morning. I’m discovering lately that what looks good on my computer screen doesn’t always come out the same on print.
Randy Nichols on 09 Mar 2008 at 11:42 am #
I found your site on google blog search and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. Just added your RSS feed to my feed reader. Look forward to reading more from you.
- Randy Nichols.
fred charles on 09 Mar 2008 at 4:45 pm #
I had not ideas for blog posts for months. They come and go. I wonder if I will ever be able to once again reach my peak of posting 3-4 times a week. I don’t think that I have that much to say anymore, lol.
deborah.woehr on 09 Mar 2008 at 5:18 pm #
We’re not alone, Fred. I’m seeing a lot of people plateau or quit after 2 or 3 years on their blog. Snark and Grumpy Old Bookman immediately come to mind, and their blogs had quite an audience. The toughest part of blogging is coming up with original material on a daily (or weekly) basis.
I’m glad to see you back online. Hang in there.
michaelm on 21 Mar 2008 at 5:40 pm #
The card looks great.
As far as blogging goes, you seem to have many irons in the fire.
Pick up the one that seems the hottest.
be well.
The blog looks awesome.
~m
deborah.woehr on 22 Mar 2008 at 8:18 am #
Thanks, Michael.
And, you’re right about the irons. Time for some spring cleaning.
deborah.woehr on 22 Mar 2008 at 11:35 am #
Thank you, Randy.
Sorry for the delay in your comment getting through. Askimet gobbled it up.