Aww, {{Tom}}, you are so awesome. I hope 2012 is as wonderful as you deserve.
You like ships. You don't seem to be looking at the destinations. What you care about is the ships, and mine's the nicest.
Kaylee ,'Serenity'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2011: Maybe the even years are better
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. 2011? Room for improvement. Srsly.
Consuela - Dec 23, 2011 8:15:12 pm PST #173 of 408
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
meara - Dec 23, 2011 10:26:38 pm PST #174 of 408
Tom, I was all excited when I got your card today, because my roommate keeps getting mail and yours was the only card I've gotten (besides one from my boss, which had only her name signed and no message. Or money). So I was all "yay Tom!" earlier.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 24, 2011 3:57:29 am PST #175 of 408
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
{{{Tom}}}
Tom, on the quit-the-job-for-six-months angle, have you considered seeing if any professional photographers in the NYC area are looking for assistants? A few months helping out/apprenticing under a skilled photographer might let you pick up the technical skills with medium format cameras, darkroom development, and so on that could help lead to a viable career in the field. You have such a good eye for composition and and light, and it's clearly something that you enjoy doing.
Lee - Dec 24, 2011 5:36:41 am PST #176 of 408
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Matt's idea = good idea
Seeing you at my Birthday/ post treatment celebration was one of the highlights of the year, Tom, for what that's worth.
Lee - Dec 24, 2011 5:40:58 am PST #177 of 408
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Quester, I think the box from highland Ranch is part of the TJs exchange, not secret santa
SuziQ - Dec 24, 2011 6:16:52 am PST #178 of 408
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Sorry, Perkins, Quester had it right. I sent her cookies along with her other Secret Santa treats. One box is chocolate/butterscotch/cinnamon chip cookies and the other box has ginger cookies.
I meant to put a card in the box, Quester, but I'm glad you figured it out. Happy Christmas Eve to all.
Lee - Dec 24, 2011 6:21:19 am PST #179 of 408
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Oops! Never mind!
Nora Deirdre - Dec 24, 2011 8:52:32 am PST #180 of 408
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I like Matt's idea too!
flea - Dec 24, 2011 9:06:03 am PST #181 of 408
information libertarian
I know that many academic/cultural institutions are dying for people with good IT skills in a variety of areas. They can't pay as well as industry (let alone banking), but if you want more satisfying work that will use your skills (and provide stability and insurance), you might look at libraries (NYPL has some interesting digital initiatives), academics (I know people doing neat stuff with ancient art & archaeology at NYU), or museums.
msbelle - Dec 24, 2011 9:15:56 am PST #182 of 408
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
or schools or any type of non-profits. Also, you could sub-lease your place to make money and stay in my guest room while you find yourself. Just saying. Nothing says zen-like relaxation sabbatical from life, like my house.