Thu 7 Jun
2007
WHAT MIDNIGHT OIL?
I’m working well into the nights now. The contract work is pretty fast and furious. At first I was really put out by it and not liking it at all. I was just plowing through it. But now, things are slightly different … I’m finding I’m enjoying it.
Here’s what I mean. For the most part, Harp and I have been trying to manage our time as best we can when the kids are awake. We try to do as many things with them as we can and when we put them to bed, we start whatever work we have to do.
For me, as ever, I fire up iTunes and let the tracks play. I can’t describe it, really, but the zone I get in is unlike anything I’ve experienced before. I’ve always played music while working, but now, I’m starting to think that the zone, the productivity while in it, is due to a combination of several things.
Firstly, the projects I’m working on are pretty fun. Even the new exciting prototype work I’m doing at the place that is my bread and butter.
Secondly, I’m working with Actionscript 3.0 and a new Flash environment in CS3. I simply love working with new things, and yes, I tend to get bored fast. So new is good.
Thirdly, I believe I’m listening to some quality tunes. The shit is just right, you know? It’s just right and gets me in the zone. It’s almost getting to the point where I have to hear a select few songs before I call it a night.
Update* - as a total aside, I really have to get a grip on proofreading my posts. Forget spelling mistake! I’m frickin’ leaving out whole words. It’s starting to border on ridiculous. Don’t know why I’m updating about it here, just venting.
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