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Not in the facebook!

Melleny — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:55:18 +0000

So, I’ve been sucked in. I have a Facebook page, and I’m addicted.

The problem is, I only have two friends on there who I really interact with, so they’re getting bombarded with all the little thingies I get to send to people.

I need more friends so I can spread the love a little more broadly. So sign up and be my Facebook friend. It’s funner than it has any right to be.

Oh, and if you have any idea how to get a business Facebook page to work, clue me in. I’m having mental difficulties with that aspect.

And I’m super-excited about Chapel Bar on Monday! I’m going to walk the 4000 blocks from work to there, so I can stumble back and be sober before I find my car again. Well, it’s probably not 4000 blocks. Maybe 14. I hope it doesn’t rain. And I’m glad the walking back uphill part will be after I’m drunk, because my muscles feel no pain with vodka.

Brain full now, thanks

Melleny — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:48:15 +0000

My new job is awesome. Really hard and confusing and unclear and humbling, but still awesome.

I’m actually at work right now, so I can’t write much, but I wanted to check in and let y’all know that I’m surviving.

I am The Marketing Department. I guess I need to learn about marketing now. Right now my priorities are to create a marketing plan, to get hooked up in various social networking avenues, (re)design a promotional postcard, and find ways to tap into the LGBT market.

So, basically, I’m getting paid to surf the web and learn about marketing. And figure out Facebook and MySpace. Hopefully, I’ll actually be able to implement stuff soon. Having a company email account will help. As will reading the 32 books I have checked out from the library.

At some point, I’ll be helping to design the new e-commerce site, and write item descriptions, and figure out cross-promotional stuff and participate in the ArtWalk, but for now, I’m just soaking up knowledge. It’s definitely overwhelming, but it’s good. I’m using my brain for the first time in a long time (at least related to work), and it feels good.

In other news, I have a billion buttons ready to be photographed and listed on Etsy. I have a handle on shipping costs, and how I’ll list the buttons. I just have to get a chance to do it.

Oh, and I have to start working on the Zonta newsletter, which I’m the new boss of. The June issue will be my first, and I’m redesigning the whole thing to suit my whims, so I have to start thinking about that soon.

Now, if only my house would sell, my life would be right on track.

So, to sum up, I’m quite busy right now. Lots of things swirling around in my brain, making me slightly nutty. Whee!

Notes from a lighter place

Melleny — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:34:06 +0000

I’m back on my crazy pills, and they seem to be doing their job. I guess technically they’re anti-crazy pills.
My birthday was good, low-key. Learned how to play Mancala (which is fun and addictive), did some geocaching and shopping on Whidbey Island, and had a very good time. Coupeville has at least three very fun stores, and at least two very good restaurants.
Had a second interview with the place that I was sure hated me after the first interview, which was basically a barrage of personality tests and “Answer fast!” questions. But I guess they did like me. Many problems with accepting the job, if they do offer it to me, but I’ll worry about that dilemma later.

I got a button making machine! Now I just have to figure out what buttons to make and I can begin building my empire.
I’m going to a crafting party this weekend, which is exciting, but I have no idea what crafty project to bring. I haven’t done this in a long time. Maybe I’ll bring stuff to make a shadowbox, but I’m not sure yet.
Starting tomorrow, I get to work at the weirdest show I’ve worked at. Northwest’s largest Anime convention, if you must know. I’m looking forward to the helmets made of aluminum foil and the many, many tails attached to butts.
I’m getting another freelance proofreading job this afternoon, and it has a very short deadline. Yay for money!
Today’s Happy Bunny says, “I’m writing a song about you. What rhymes with dorkface?” Good ol’ Happy Bunny.