In which I outline a day, like I never do.
I had to raise my hand and swear to tell the truth. The whole truth so help me god. Actually I don't remember if they said that last bit but I did have to swear.
I gave a deposition today in the friend-hit-by-a-cab accident I saw a few years ago. My best lawyer-friend was kind enough to be my "counsel" (and truly stun both the lawyers deposing me with her presence). I was nervous and shaky but it went well. It's easy to just tell the truth even if the presence of a stenographer makes me a little jittery. The deposition also afforded me a morning off so I could get to the Secretary of State's office to fix my driver's license and get done a bit of leisurely shopping in the loop before going to work. It couldn't have been a better day for meandering around the loop as it FINALLY feels like spring in my fair city. The whole experience makes me wish I didn't lead such a frantic life where mornings like this could be more common.
I did give in to obligation and eventually breeze into the office. One of my favorite clients has started up the work on their big promotion for next year so I've got quite a bit on my palette. It's good work tho, not busy or tedious and definitely creative adaption. Every part of this job is being put on me. I like projects where I can take ownership and run things. It reminds me of back in the day when I felt like an "Art Director" instead of a designer. ;-)
Andies Andies Andies! After a bit of puttering about post-work, a friend and I headed out to Andie's for dinner. I swear by the Middle Eastern cuisine at Andie's. Best in the city and yet for some unknown reason, neither one of us had been there in ages. After starting the "OooohPA!" trend we were both so full we left plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. All the better, I can't get enough of their dill rice even if it won't have the same wonderful atmosphere as the restaurant when I re-heat it for work tomorrow.
A good day at work, a magnificent dinner with an old friend. All in all, I'm quite pleased with Thursday. I haven't had such a well-rounded and yet pleasing day in ages.
Coming soon... a full writeup of the SxSW experience.