This is a really strange evening when I think about the week ahead. There are so many things that are in play but without specific direction that I'm not sure how to act on.
First, there's the job thing. The local company I talked to is either blowing me off or just not particularly organized. Meanwhile, there are these two Microsoft gigs where I'm not sure how or what gears are turning. I'm thinking of writing another audition piece to get their attention again. I want to stay proactive, but it's hard not knowing what's going on. Financial considerations aside, I need something I can sink my teeth into.
Then there's the IAAPA thing. Several potential advertisers are uncertain while I try to close deals, and my preferred producer/talent hasn't committed either. I'm also waiting to find out what kind of access they can offer on the ticketed events. I really think that project could go either way right now.
We're also considering some travel options. Disney World has extended the free dining plan offers to December, room rates are crazy low, and it looks like we can do five nights and six days for about $1,100 with park hoppers and the dining plan. Flights would be purchased with airline miles, since we couldn't use them for upgrades on the Hawaii trip. But still, we've gotta think about the financial impact. I make the assumption that I'll have a job by then. We're also looking at North Carolina for Christmas, since Sam-in-law is moving there.
In more immediate terms, I'm thinking about bringing a friend (as in, I haven't determined who) to Cedar Point this week on a comp ticket I have, since you can pretty much own the park this week. I still haven't been on Magnum, Raptor, maXair or Wicked Twister yet this year, which is exceptionally odd.
Despite the busy week with the GKTW fund raiser (which occupied much of Thursday as well since I had to return to get my laptop, which Tim picked up from the BWW where I left it), I actually cracked open the very old and confusing code project for the next site and worked on it a bit. I hope to get more on that this week.
Too many things are in flux right now, and it's just weird. I feel completely out of sorts.