Some kind of Job Ad…
Shy dreamer-type with big idea (ok, medium-sized) seeks someone with business abilities to make it a reality. Success would involve sharing in the joy (and also money).
Potential candidate would need to stay calm in the face of “official stuff”, preferably whooping to self and thinking “I love this stuff!”. (Followed by expert progress on said official stuff.)
Ideally would be clue-full about website creation and development (or know someone who is). Skills that extend to involving-me-in-the-process-without-making-my-head-feel-like-imploding, would be particularly welcomed.
Patience, loyalty and an innate kindness would all be useful attributes for this position, as would confidence (someone has to have it), some kind of luck magnet, and a genuine enthusiasm for the project bordering on obsession (a fanboy/girl level would be accepted).
If you’re an over-achiever, you must not be scary and you must not leave as soon as you get a medal (yes, there could be medals). If you’re an under-achiever, well, this could be the one to turn it around… just be keen and try not to give up (remember, there could be medals…).
UK-based something of a necessity; south-east especially good (sometimes an email might not cut it).
So, erm… anyone out there? Anyone even reading this? Seriously?
Ah… what’s a girl to do?
It’s a good idea, really. I think I might even promise it is.
… and the wall replied…
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How Bizarre - OMC
Blast from the past!
Beatbox cooking with Beardyman
Step awaay from the tin.
Some rules I overheard
So, writing a blog…
Yeah, I really have no idea what I’m doing.
I’d hoped for point and click, but it seems to all be rules and hurdles.
What’s a girl to do?
1. Demand attention in the first sentence with charming wit.
Ok… maybe I’ll start with number 2.
2. Keep it light.
I like brownies. Why do so many brownies have nuts in them? They just don’t need ‘em. Brownie roulette is a game I wouldn’t miss.
3. But don’t be superficial.
But then maybe if there were no nuts, it would be too easy. Perhaps patisserie perfection would be mean missing out on life-affirming challenges. The challenge of disappointment bequeathed by the imperfect baked good.
4. Equally, don’t scare people off.
Ahem, you know what I mean. Ah, forget what I said, forget the bigger picture. (Better still, forget the nuts in the first place.) So… erm, do you like brownies?
5. Show your wares.
I love movies, I love books, I love movies (alllll kinds)… Did I mention the movie thing? I’m an ATCK. I’m a total night owl. I’m an incurable daydreamer. I—
6. But hold something back - nobody likes an attention seeker.
(Silence, accompanied by middle-distance stare.)
7. Be funny.
Erm… on demand? Ok, er… Knock knock… ?
8. Be serious.
Who’s there? Nobody’s there. TV has friendly neighbourhoods. Discuss.
9. Don’t try to be all things to all people - ever heard of Jack?
Excellent, rule 8’s getting downgraded to “lite”. And actually, there are a couple others I’m not so sure about…
10. But don’t be boring. One-note ain’t melodic.
“Under pressure!” How many notes in that chorus?
11. Be yourself.
Woop! CBA to be anyone else.
12. Forget the rules and do it anyway.
What, what now?! Hmm… Build it and they will come, you say…Well, it did happen in that film. Did I mention the movie thing?
Eeesh…
Anyone got a spare Allen key?
Human - Civil Twilight
A minor rant
Seriously, how can it be so difficult to do something nice for someone? Or, more specifically, for a stranger.
I just wanted to know whether you could buy someone something from their Amazon (.co.uk) wishlists anonymously. (Just ‘cos I’d like to send someone an unexpected treat doesn’t mean I want them to know where I live.) I’m pretty sure that has nothing to do with rocket science, and I’m pretty sure I didn’t veer off into a language that wasn’t English, but then again, straight answers seem to have been in short supply for a few weeks now - maybe my keyboard got scrambled in that last storm…
Really though, what happened to people actually reading emails? There’ve been four or five websites I’ve written to recently with various queries and they either replied with total mis-typed nonsense or, my personal favourite, information in the same basic subject as my questions but about things I didn’t ask - aargh! It makes me wonder what these people are like to converse with in person…
“Hi there! That’s a friendly dog you’ve got there, what’s she called?”
“Yes, I can confirm it’s a dog.”
“Um… I can see that. Just wondering what her name is.”
“I can’t provide you with the leash at this time. Your approval of my pet is of great importance. My pet is a dog. If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask.”
Grrrowl.
Maybe I should take it as a sign with the amazon thing. Getting annoyed with people really doesn’t seem the best start to a deed that’s supposed to be about making people a little bit happier. Hmm…
Maybe random acts of kindness are actually total flukes - intended generosity is just too complicated. =)
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
“… that’s where you’ll find me.”
With a Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker
What can I say? Classic.
Shark in the Water - VV Brown
Stuck stuck stuck in my head!
(Good thing I like it.)
