Well, haven't kept this up in a while!
Things are pretty good right now. I graduated a few weeks ago, and I'm thinking about what to do with my life until I get a job teaching, or go back for grad school. I was contemplating going to South Korea to teach, but that's not exactly a great place to be in the world right about now. So I plan to get a job that will allow me time and means to keep writing (please believe me when I tell you that, my rough draft poetry blogs not withstanding, I'm actually pretty good, or so I'm told). I'm still working at the Comic Book Company (yes, that's the name of the store). I've been approached by the company I did a copywriting internship with to meet with a new client they're working with, which might mean a paying writing gig, but I'm not going to count those chickens quite yet. I've also put in a couple applications in to a few retail-hell outlets, as my cash reserves are starting to feel the pinch, and the day when any paying job will do looms over the horizon.
I'm also applying to be a school bus driver! I want this job. Pay is good, the hours are flexible (20-40 hours a week, my choice) and it leaves me free to try to have a social life. I'm also entering into an apprenticeship with my Uncle Harry Black as a blacksmith (no joke!). He's a blacksmith with 24 years experience. He (and therefore I, as he is my blood uncle) is directly related down the ol' family tree to James Black (it's true, I can prove it with our family geneology chart), a Philidelphia blacksmith and jewler who crafted the famous Bowie knife for Jim Bowie, the knife almost as famous as the place where it's bearer died at The Battle for the Alamo. My Uncle took a pilgrimage to Old Washington State Park, where Black's shop has been recreated, and using the same forge that James Black used to create Bowie's knife, Harry Black created his own personal sidearm.
Now that's family history you just can't ignore! My uncle has no male children, and nobody interested in taking up the hammer when he eventually passes away (he's 54). And so, I'm going to learn the family business! It's the perfect marriage of my loves for art, history, and family. Here's my Uncle's website: http://www.boiseblacksmith.com/. Take a look at some of his work, but be forewarned: I've held most of those pieces in my hands and the pictures do not do them justice! As of late, he's been working with acid etching, Damascus steel, and braided steel. He does commisioned work too, if you've ever wanted something special in the way of jewelery or knives. Should be exciting- it will probably be a while before I actually start using the forge, but I will keep you updated with photos as my tuteledge progresses.
That's all for now SGland. I've got to get some sleep; it's going to be busy weekend, and busier week coming.
Take care, every one of you.
-CxAxH
Things are pretty good right now. I graduated a few weeks ago, and I'm thinking about what to do with my life until I get a job teaching, or go back for grad school. I was contemplating going to South Korea to teach, but that's not exactly a great place to be in the world right about now. So I plan to get a job that will allow me time and means to keep writing (please believe me when I tell you that, my rough draft poetry blogs not withstanding, I'm actually pretty good, or so I'm told). I'm still working at the Comic Book Company (yes, that's the name of the store). I've been approached by the company I did a copywriting internship with to meet with a new client they're working with, which might mean a paying writing gig, but I'm not going to count those chickens quite yet. I've also put in a couple applications in to a few retail-hell outlets, as my cash reserves are starting to feel the pinch, and the day when any paying job will do looms over the horizon.
I'm also applying to be a school bus driver! I want this job. Pay is good, the hours are flexible (20-40 hours a week, my choice) and it leaves me free to try to have a social life. I'm also entering into an apprenticeship with my Uncle Harry Black as a blacksmith (no joke!). He's a blacksmith with 24 years experience. He (and therefore I, as he is my blood uncle) is directly related down the ol' family tree to James Black (it's true, I can prove it with our family geneology chart), a Philidelphia blacksmith and jewler who crafted the famous Bowie knife for Jim Bowie, the knife almost as famous as the place where it's bearer died at The Battle for the Alamo. My Uncle took a pilgrimage to Old Washington State Park, where Black's shop has been recreated, and using the same forge that James Black used to create Bowie's knife, Harry Black created his own personal sidearm.
Now that's family history you just can't ignore! My uncle has no male children, and nobody interested in taking up the hammer when he eventually passes away (he's 54). And so, I'm going to learn the family business! It's the perfect marriage of my loves for art, history, and family. Here's my Uncle's website: http://www.boiseblacksmith.com/. Take a look at some of his work, but be forewarned: I've held most of those pieces in my hands and the pictures do not do them justice! As of late, he's been working with acid etching, Damascus steel, and braided steel. He does commisioned work too, if you've ever wanted something special in the way of jewelery or knives. Should be exciting- it will probably be a while before I actually start using the forge, but I will keep you updated with photos as my tuteledge progresses.
That's all for now SGland. I've got to get some sleep; it's going to be busy weekend, and busier week coming.
Take care, every one of you.
-CxAxH