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  1. Things to Do While Waiting for Coffee

    October 3, 2009 by Blondette

    I am saddened by people who do not drink coffee. Not because it’s really sad, but because of the happy I associate with coffee. I have a weekend ritual to have coffee with my bff (yes, I just said BFF- HI TAMMI!) and it often motivates me to get out of bed and tends to lead to interesting turns of events (evidenced here here and here.) (did I get the pluralization correct? eh.)

    Other benefits of coffee aside from the caffeine content:

    • coffee is warm
    • coffee is family in the morning- people come together to ensure coffee is brewed and sit around drinking, chatting, and figuring out what to do. I like these times. I might like it more because it’s not an everyday day thing for me. But, I like mornings and sitting around with someone you like/love, waking up, chatting, and having the entire day ahead provides a contentment of which a cat would approve.
    • coffee provides topic of conversation and camaraderie with coworkers

    So, while you wait for the coffee that bring such wonderful feelings consider filling your time with the following:

    • put your dishes away
    • clean your kitchen
    • moan
    • be bitchy
    • bathe
    • start laundry
    • check the internet for new things
    • tweak your blog
    • feed cats (or you know, other pets)
    • pick out clothes for the day
    • sit on couch and watch morning news
    • stare at coffee maker
    • admire your mug collection- you may or may not know that one of my “things” is loving mugs and glasses. I like drinkware and I’m particular.
    • admire your glass collection
    • Rubix cube
    • solve the mystery of life
    • figure out the whole evolution vs creation thing
    • go back to sleep

    The great thing about some of the items on the list is that you feel even better about getting them done because you did them before you had your coffee.

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  2. Things You Should Use Sparingling

    July 3, 2009 by Blondette

    liquid eyeliner

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  3. Why You Shouldn’t Want to Work in Advertising and Marketing

    April 26, 2009 by Blondette

    I’m breaking my rule; I’m writing about work.

    Right, so it’s not the first time I’ve written something pertaining to my job or industry so let’s keep our cool. I do try to maintain this blog as a personal area, but my work is such a big part of my life (and sometimes it’s nearly my entire life) that it becomes unavoidable that I will write about it. Keep in mind my history in the industry, from intern to management with my primary focus and role being internet marketing.

    Back to the point. As a growing agency, we often have the opportunity to interview for entry level positions. One of the questions we ask is “why do you want to work in advertising/marketing?” You can learn a lot about a candidate from their answer.

    Here’s everything a job in Advertising and Marketing actually is and what they don’t expect:

    1. Starting at the bottom and doing the shit work. Well, it’s doing anything and everything the people above you “delegate.” Be happy they are delegating because it’s how you learn.
    2. A lot of hours. If you want to work 40 hour weeks you won’t be in the industry long. I work 50-70 hours per week. The 70 is extreme, but I’m usually working 55-60 hours a week.
    3. It doesn’t stop on the weekends, in the evening, or well…ever. Clients will call you whenever they want. Your ads will run at times when you aren’t in the office. If you’re working in Internet Media, well, yeah, 24/7.
    4. It’s not all about concepting and creativity. Sure, there are jobs and sections of the industry that focus on the “pretty”, but advertising is about strategy, research, and details. You’re reinforcing a brand image or trying to generate leads or influence opinion.
    5. It’s not glamorous. At times you may wine and dine clients, but you’re still trying to keep up with your OTHER clients  and projects and everything that’s going on back at the office. You’re probably not getting much sleep either. Plus, you’re probably traveling.
    6. Always changing. There’s always something new to learn and if you don’t do it fast enough, you stop making money.

    Now, if you love a challenge, problem solving, dealing with people, generating results, and learning, well, then maybe you do want to work in Advertising and Marketing.

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