I'm it

10 years ago: That was 1998. I worked that year in my first agency. Blain/Olsen White/Gurr. I got my second design piece published in a book which I have on my shelf. Topher turned 1 in September. Like Laur said, we were living in the Governor's mansion in Salt Lake, which is still kind of a trip to think about. My primary mode of transportation was a 1966 Volkswagen Notchback. (so very cool). I got 1 of 2 Christmas bonus checks I have ever received. BOWG was still in a pretty dangerous part of town. I used to eat out almost every day. I met my good friend and colleague, Ryan Anderson, who is one of the only people I keep up with in the Salt Lake design scene. I believe that was the year that we sat with Pres. and Sis Hinkley in the bleachers at the 24th of July parade. (correct me if I'm wrong Lauralee). It was also the year we moved back into the beloved Green St. Apartment. Good memories there. Even the sad memories are good.

Things on my To-Do list today-
Make it to work. Meeting with the Dean of Undergraduate students. Figure out what to do in my Book Design class. Book Design class. (2 hours). Lunch. Graphic Design 2 class. (2 hours). Work on illustration in Adobe Illustrator. Work on website in Dreamweaver. Administrative stuff for work. Make folding paper boxes. Home for dinner. Pack meeting in Jaffrey. Kids to bed. Back to work. Write Emily Simons letter of recommendation. Do email interview for Kyle Correia. Write description for IC101 freshman seminar class. Bed if time.

If I were to become a billionaire today:
I'm sure I would have to be resuscitated. If I make it, I would begin investing immediately. After paying off everyone's student loans and house payments, I would buy a couple of cars. First, a perfectly restored 1963 Lincoln Continental convertible. I would then require some old-fashioned American muscle. Maybe a 1971 Chevelle or a 1970 Olds 442. Because Lauralee made a billion too, I would not have to build myself a hidden design studio behind the bookcase above the 5 car garage, so I would build her a music studio with a big, custom painted grand piano. Then I would make a music studio for the kids and fill it with every instrument I can find so they can experiment to their hearts content. I would buy a house in Jackson Hole so that the families could get together on vacation. I would set up a fund so that anyone in the family could draw on it if they were in a bind. Perpetual Education Fund, Cancer research, man so much good stuff a person could do with that much money. I would set up my own studio and do pro-bono design work for non-profits. I would build a Fifties-style diner attached to the house and stock it with food for my kids to hang out in after school and on the weekends. I don't know. Seems like I am just being selfish.

Bad Habits

1. I'm addicted to movies and I'm not nearly as discriminating as I should be.
2. I drink soda. Lots of it. Mostly Diet Dew. Sometimes a NOS energy drink. (really bad for me)
3. I have a penchant for being alone. Sometimes my family suffers for it.
4. I am hopelessly addicted to letterforms.

Places I've Lived

1. New Mexico-Santa Fe
2. Idaho-Weiser, Boise, Rexburg
3. Oregon-Ontario
4. Utah-Salt Lake City
5. Argentina-Eduardo Castex, Caleta Olivia, General Roca, Cutral Co, Pigue, Necochea
6. New Hampshire-Jaffrey, Rindge

Jobs I've Had

1. Movie concessionista
2. Projectionist (several times)
3. Lumber Mill Worker
4. Banquet Server for Marriott hotels
5. Laundry Guy
6. Baggage Guy for Delta Airlines
7. Graphic Designer-for University of Utah, Blain/Olsen/White/Gurr, FJC&N, freelance
8. Art Director-Creative Source International/Aspen Marketing
9. Etc.

Things People Don't Know About Me

1. I LOVE sushi. Particularly a good spicy tuna roll
2. I make handmade books. Some have turned out pretty cool.
3. If I could, I would wear a variation of the same thing everyday. Levi's Silvertab Baggy jeans and Shortsleeve Dickies workshirts. (untucked)
4. I am dying to learn (or re-learn) an instrument
5. I envy my sibling's successes
6. I chipped my front tooth when I was 16 jumping on the trampoline with a 16# lead shotput and I have had a filling there ever since. (I was with Andy Bell at the time, but he didn't jump).