Tanya McGinnity

Photo by Yonoo (for sale on etsy)

I feel like I’m in need of the big sister sit down. The kind where I take my friend and give some great advice over a mug of tea.

I won’t deny that this economy puts the fear into me. I’m certain that going back to take French classes will help my job prospects here in Montreal but aside from this, I’m in need giving a re-evaluation as to what I’m passionate about. I think this is particularly difficult when you are a jack/jill of all trades or creative generalist.

I’ve been fortunate to have worked in some great web design shops where I worked in all areas of production.My first job in the industry was one where I was in a small (7 person shop) and I was so thoroughly implicated within so many different areas that I was really able to hone my abilities and get a full dose of how things worked. Writing, planning, project management, client services – you name it, I did it.

There’s the problem. What happens when you reach the point where you can ‘wear many hats’, they all fit you well, but you’re not sure where you wish to focus your attention?

Here’s a few links of things I’ve come across. The easy way to squeak out a blog post on a sickly Friday.

Bear with me!

MC Router - The First Lady of Nerdcore

For those of you who have always wondered.. A Day in the Life of a Turd (spot us is a pretty cool concept non?)

Sleeplessness and Paranoia- A study that proves it’s good to get your sleep. What did you just say to me? Are you talking to me?

The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal presents the exhibition Actions: What You Can Do With the City, an exhibition with 99 actions that instigate positive change in contemporary cities around the world. Seemingly common activities such as walking, playing, recycling, and gardening are pushed beyond their usual definition by the international architects, artists, and collectives featured in the exhibition.

Fine & Raw chocolate… Raw truly is better

Andrea Innocent (aka innocentgirl)- Amazing Aussie illustrator. Check out this amazing piece called “Falcon Girl” based on Ishibashi Misato, an 11 year old girl living who owns and trains two birds of prey. Rawr.