Mar
15
Perhaps this is more of a rant, but I want to talk to you about the most rewarding job I’ve ever had—the one I have now. Perhaps this will persuade you to make a great change in your life or maybe it will simply give you more perspective. Desire is a force which strengthens me to do amazing things. The support of great friends, teachers, and professionals didn’t hinder my influence either, but the true power to being extraordinary always came from within. This is where my life began. Fifteen years and an attitude to go with it, I met B on a California Saturday morning in October.
Six amateur web designers assembled outside a deserted school computer lab as she meandered through the campus maze to finally recognize the group. She was dressed in 70’s hippy couture, in her right hand held a black portfolio, and the left the keys to her SUV. I knew at that moment she was the exception to professionalism, a remarkable business owner with niche to design and art. She saw something astounding in me aside from the others. Pointing at me across the room, she suggested I work for her on some projects that would allow me to learn art and design to one day specialize and consult. I eagerly accepted her offer.
Nine years passed, a partnership bound a bicoastal relationship allowing us to do business across the country. Together, we had become a remarkable team. We were considered the best in the industry for creating marketing strategies, publishing, and developing interactive design. The one drawback, we didn?t make a lot of money, but we had a lot to say. Most of our time ventured off to newer things. B became a booking agency, and then a manager for several musicians nominated for Grammy awards. I am continuing my effort as a designer and an artist, but in the Federal Government realm. I will always recognize her as someone who never ceases to inspire me. My friend among no one and my friend among all, our lives have always and will always run parallel to one another. Wherever I go, she’ll be there too.Whether you are trying to learn HTML, learn graphic design, or become the web designer you’ve always wanted to be, I hope my story has helped you. No matter what path you go in life, there should always be a story to back it up!
Article written by Andrew J. McClary, © 2008, All Rights Reserved.
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