One of the best LJ posts on being a free-lancer I’ve read as of late, thanks to the brilliance of hipstomp:

Saturday evening is the midpoint of my “vacation,” and I’m still buried under the German project. Outside the hotel room window, the Canadian sun has gone from rising to setting. My laptop has grown so warm it’s practically sweating.

Problem with that is, as a freelancer your next step could be your last. Meaning I’ll just have to suck it up and work on Sunday.

Could Montreal be the next Omaha?

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/06/arts/music/06carr.html?oref=login

As Matthew and I walked into the Qwest Center Friday night, we saw Andrew Dan-Jumbo of TLC’s “While You Were Out” walking out of one of the bathrooms. We followed him inside the convention hall and listened to his little presentation, which lasted about 40 minutes. He talked about the cast of the show, as well as what the cameras don’t always show. Andrew had a fantastic rapport with the audience. He was very friendly and thanked us for watching the show, and, as a result, making it so popular. He seems like a genuinely nice guy.

I would’ve loved a photo of him one-on-one, but he was running to catch a flight. He did, however, give us signed photos of him. Pretty snazzy.

This is the best of what I shot Friday night.

Check ’em out…

Perhaps they’re called free-lance projects because they’re accomplished in one’s free time.

For me, free-lance projects yield extra cash and opportunities to become a better writer. I love them. But even I occasionally have a tough time finding motivation on the weekend. True, here I sit at my weekend job (Saturdays from 10-5; Sundays from noon-5) with my PowerBook within arm’s reach. But I love reading news online, blogging, catching up on e-mail. These are tasks that don’t require much — if any — creativity.

No project worthwhile was ever easy, now was it?

I’m reminded of the YYY concert last year in Omaha. Karen O had a safety pin attached to her costume that night. The safety pin opened and poked her in the thigh.

Her response? “Fuck! Safety pins aren’t safe!”

Ah, Karen. You little minx, you.

Want an easy way to work for five hours — uninterrupted — while at work? Listen to your iPod, of course! I did that today and only two people asked me questions, which is WAY smaller than inquiries I receive when not listening to my iPod. For a Friday, I got a lot done, so Monday won’t be all that bad.

Thanks, iPod aka The Music Man. You kicked some serious ass today so I could work.

OK. 8 a.m. is growing closer with every second. I need to get ready for work! It’s Friday!

Given the option, I’d much rather listen to this (indie pop rocks!) and read this today.

Oy.

Dubya arrived last night here in Omaha around 8. Matthew and I were already downtown, so we swung by the Qwest Center to see what’s what. Barricades were already up and police were diverting traffic. Although W isn’t my favorite man, knowing he’s in Omaha is a wee bit exciting. And to hear network reporters say “Omaha” is exciting, as well.

I’m reviewing the Bellevue Little Theatre’s production of “Driving Miss Daisy” this evening. Tonight will also include a meeting with Andrew Dan-Jumbo of TLC’s “While You Were Out.” Hopefully, I’ll have the photos to prove it.

Happy Friday.

http://www.wired.com/news/mac/0,2125,66460,00.html

This is fascinating.

And here’s more info.