‘I can’t sleep’

Been wickedly busy this week. And I’ve discovered working odd hours and bouts of insomnia become part of the whole experience. Had some cool stuff happen, and some really shitty things happen. I’ve also managed to slip in some great conversations.

Had a 3 a.m. chat with my cousin George. Haven’t talked to him in eons. Tuesday night I finally met the recently-promoted head of the Animation department at school. We talked about how wonderful the feeling is when students blow us away with incredible work. And we decided to join forces in doing something new for students involving typography and motion graphics.

Also had a long, detailed chat with a former student about designers and the fears that slow or stop what it is they’re doing. And how the process is difficult, but incredibly fulfilling when one creates work that they’ve never thought possible. Brilliant minds accomplish surprising things when they get past whatever it may be that gets in the way.

‘Did I do that?’

Yeah. You actually did.

Sleep? Sometimes. The whole 9 to 5 experience: Overrated.


The La’s: I Can’t Sleep

Found via Ronnie Carnwath

4 Responses to “‘I can’t sleep’”

  1. Yeah, sleep is definitely overrated.. my best work all gets done some time between midnight and four am.

  2. Amazing and true, I love the night life for that reason and because everything is different. Also, the noise; I love that sound of the night.

  3. You JUST met Janelle? Why didn’t you say so?! She is incredible. As are you. You two should be fast friends.

  4. Officially met. Would run into each other, but actually ended up in a long conversation this time. :)


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