It has been a while since I’ve posted anything on Graphically Speaking, my design blog of sorts. If you noticed my absence, I apologies for seemingly dropping off the fiber line. It has been an extremely busy, yet happy, time in my life. I don’t usually get too personal on this site, however, I’ll explain what’s been going on since the play-by-play has been remiss.

I graduated college in June, finally. Well I was in school for 2.75 years to be exact, and my final quarter was extremely foreboding in regards a wild morning/night class mix-up. Five classes over an eleven week period topped with a large freelance project gave me the kick to focus, but this site was not part of that focus as you can imagine. I made it through college at the International Academy of Design, in Tampa, FL, and was so happy to obtain that BFA in Graphic Design. That marked a first in my family; I was the first to get a College Degree. Pretty cool in itself.

The self-discipline was worth it, though, and it lead to another set of busy months. You see, I was contacted by the president of a local ad agency after meeting him at my college’s portfolio event. I went in for an interview the next business day after graduating. I was amazed a the turn of events. I was offered a temporary position with the expectation that if they liked my performance and ability I would have the opportunity to work full-time at the agency. I accepted the terms, who wouldn’t, and hoped it would lead to something long term.

Keep in mind I prepared my portfolio, self-promotional material, and other typical documents with the expectation of going on a job hunt. It turns out that I never knocked on a single door to find a job. I currently work as a full-time art director at an ad agency in Tampa, FL. It’s actually fun because I have a passion for what I do and it is so rewarding to finally see my concepts produced.

So thank you for hanging in there. The months seem to be flying right by and many things have happened in the design blog arena. I’m planning on taking a different approach to this blog than in the past. I want to talk about new ideas, not just rehashing old news or even new news. I’ll leave that to other blogs that do it better. I want to do what I do best. Be creative, spontaneous, and fresh.

A couple of times each day the sun will break out of its padded cell and shine upon us Floridians. I can feel the warm rays on the back of my neck now. But then the warmth is gone replaced by the hot muggy air. There have been a couple of evenings with just jewel like sunsets. Amazing colors and a fantastic texture, something words can not describe. It’s nice to have spring around but I’d like to see the sun some more.

The forecast is not much better; cloudy until Friday when it will be partly cloudy. That’s real optimistic too. Why partly cloudy? How about partly sunny.

I’m not going to let my creativity dwindle, though. I will conquer the gloomy air.

But I might need a smidgen of help, so send some sunshine my way, if you have it. Post something in the comments (or your own blog and the trackback) that made you happy, chuckle, grin, or just motivated you to get through the day.

There’s nothing like a warm, tender, and decadent desert. But who has
the time to make them. I found a great old style pan baked goodie, and looks
similar to an upside down cake.

The apple nut ring recipe requires little preparation. The bun ring is suitable as a breakfast
pastry or as a nice sweet desert. I sometimes have it for both. Might as well
eat it while it’s fresh.

Have it with coffee, hot chocolate, or milk. A nice beverage helps balance
out some of the sweetness.