New Directions, Part Three

I tweeted [that seems #weird - I'm still not used to the @concept] about my top career prospects the other day.  All are fine choices for an ENFJ fellow like myself:

• Advertising Account Manager
• Photographer
• Urban & Regional Planner
• Public Relations Director
• Graphic Designer
• Interior Designer

Interestingly, Social Worker was in the larger list, but it's not something I will/should pursue.  While I feel that I have the requisite levels of empathy and patience, I don't think that dispensing Bender-esque advice would be appropriate.  Regardless, that leaves some fine choices... 

It's Coming

I've pretty much reached the end of the road with the way things are.  Something is going to change, and soon.  Today I heard my co-workers joking about BAs who don't know the business.  "About as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike!", said one.  "As useful as a chocolate fireguard!", quoth another.  "I resemble that remark!", thought I. 

Oy.

We've Gone To Plaid

So much has been happening in the last week, I haven't had a chance to really put it down on pa... um... type it out.  Let's recap, shall we?

New Directions - Things are going pretty well.  I converted my resume from chronological to skills-based, wrote a proper cover letter for the first time in years, and submitted said resume and letter to a really nice company who might read this [Hello!  ;-)].

Fork Conundrum - Float vs. TALAS

I had a good conversation with Arthur at Suspensionwerx on Thursday [Friday?].  We talked about what they could do for my rear shock, a Fox RP23 with the HV can and the medium compression / low rebound tune.  Basically, they're going to add in a Boost Valve and tweak the ProPedal a bit.  This should firm up the mid-stroke a fair bit and stop it from wallowing.  It will not be coil-ish on the descents, but it should be a hell of a lot better overall.  If it still sucks, then I'll chuck it and get a CCDB, RC4 or something along those lines.

New Directions - Part 2
Cosmetologist or Veterinary Assistant?

Vs.

SRSLY?

Bike Profile - 2009 Titus El Guapo


The snow was a little deeper than I thought...


I haven't been very kind to this bike.  It's been rode hard, put away wet and tossed off a cliff in a fit of depression/frustration.  It deserves better.

In late 2008, Titus released the revamped EG to enthusiastic response from Titus fans and just about everybody else.  It was designed to hit the 6" sweet spot, what marketing teams were calling "All Mountain".  Described as climbing well and descending even better, it looked like the ideal frame to make up for my lack of riding skill. 

Keeping it Positive

Things have kinda sucked lately, and driver aggression against cyclists seems to be rising in Calgary.  It could also be my imagination.  The driver aggression part, not the things kinda sucking lately part.  I went for a ride around Glenmore Reservoir after work.  All the people I encountered were pleasant and friendly.  It made me feel good to be in contact with these people.  I stopped at Safeway on the way back, and made chili when I got home.  Chili is good.

We Felt the Cool Cool Breeze...

Taking a break post post-holing