This post is completely off topic and has almost nothing to do with Yosemite. So if you’re looking for a tip on Yosemite, stop reading now. If, however, you’ve been noticing I haven’t been doing much blogging of late or posting photo or twittering then keep reading and you’ll find your answer.
The short answer is: I’ve been busy. I lost my job in December last year when the company I worked for moved out of state. I stayed here so my son could continue in his school for kids with autism. He’s been doing so well and making such improvements I couldn’t pull him out. It would have been a devastating setback.
So I worked freelance picking up web and graphic design jobs here and there. It paid the bills but didn’t leave much free time for anything else like camping, blogging, photography or even enjoying the outdoors. Always worrying about paying the bills and making sure I’d have a check coming in.
Finally last month a friend recommended me to a local design shop. They hired me freelance to do a website and were so impressed by my skills and knowledge they hired me as a long term contract. After only about a week as a contract employee they decided I needed to be a full time employee and I’m now the Interactive Developer/Designer for a very nice design firm with lots of very nice people. It’s a great job and I love it. I’m finally able to relax and start doing the things I enjoy again.
That’s where I’ve been. Now here’s where I’m going…
…nowhere.
I’m here for the duration folks and I’m glad to be back.
Comments
11 responses to “Where I’ve Been and Where I’m Going”
That’s so awesome! Congratulations!
I’m glad you’re more settled now, Loyd! Look forward to seeing more posts from you in the future!
My best to your family, and feel free to grab my images if you need them.
Edie
Congrats, Loyd! Have thought about you in the last year and wondered how things were going. So glad everything’s worked out. Thank you for the blog!
Glad to hear the news, Loyd. I’m glad things worked out this way for you.
Congratulations on the new job, Loyd!
It is so good to hear a story with a happy ending these days.
Congratulations.
Congratulations! Thankful for you finding a good place to be employed, and that you can now relax a bit.
Congratulations, Loyd – that is great news! I know how tough it is to recover from a job loss in this economy.
Dan
Nice to have you back Loyd! Congratulations on the new job.
Congratulations on your new job. I very much enjoy your blog and check it regularly for Yosemite updates and beautiful photos. Thanks for the time you put into it, and I’m glad it will continue.
I check your blog on a daily basis during the work week. (No, I’m not a stalker). It is just the quickest and easiest way to take me to my Happy Place=Yosemite. I have noticed your absence and sincerely hoped that you weren’t losing interest. Glad to hear that things are getting back on track.