Wow, I just realized that I haven't posted any entries in about 3 weeks. Sorry, folks. Guess that's what happens when you're trying to juggle multiple freelance gigs - jobs that I'm grateful to have considering the crappy economy.
While things continue to be busy at simply-communicate (check out the new teasers on the home page written by yours truly), I've been balancing the remainder of my time at an innovative ad agency in the Village where I've been helping to oversee various audio and video projects.
Now that I'm back in an office environment, I've come to appreciate just how precious certain items can be, namely staple removers (when you need to FAX or copy 23-page documents), blank interoffice envelopes, as well as those much-coveted bathroom keys!
It's also been interesting experiencing a role reversal where vendors call me to inquire about payment for services they recently provided, or to see if there's any future work available. As a freelancer, it's usually myself who does the inquiring!
While on the topic of vendors, people can't do enough for you these days - from hugs, smiles to Starbucks gift cards, it's nice to see that people appreciate the business. Now if only customer service can always be like that!
And lest I forget just how small the corporate video production biz really is, how great it was running into several of my old colleagues at a mini-reunion that took place last week at a classic Chelsea watering hole. It may be 3 years since I've gone freelance, but that night it felt like old times!
As for next week, I'll be busy starting my next (independent) video project - producing a new fundraising piece for a New York State not-for-profit client of mine. Time to get out my new shotgun mic and begin prepping for what should be another busy week...
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