A HAPPY 2009

Well as the NEW YEAR begins so does a new direction for cqgraphicdesign.
Some of you know that 2008 was a CRAZY year for me.
In March I left QRP in Midland after 5 years of working in graphicdesign/prepress. I enjoyed the experience that working there gave and I made some great friends. I then went to Space Studios where I was able to expand my creativity into larger more "meaty" projets.
After starting cqgraphicdesign (working for myself) on the side in 2000, and pulling down a full-time graphics job during the day it was starting to take a toll on me. I was working 40 hours a week during the day and an additional 2-4+ hours in the evenings. Which turned into 50-60 hours a week on my butt behind a computer screen. Not cool. I have this insaitiable need to help everyone I can. I have a hard time saying no. In Nov, of 2007 I developed what we think is a herniated disk, resulting in a lot of pain, all the time.
But I want to end this on a "HAPPY" note.
On October 5th, I accepted a position with Wilks Publications, an Adventist run company, which put me in charge of the design of the "Happiness" Magazine. Wilks, It's a WEEKLY, 16 page, full-color magaine with a TV Schedule that susbscribers all over the Nation pick up each week. This position allows me to work full time from home and gives me the opportunity to keep all my regular clients. I am excited about being able to work for myself DURING the day. It's hard not to feel spoiled. I work each week with my editor, Diane in Rochester MN and the entire issue is worked on back and forth until completion. It's been a challenge, but I am really enjoying this.
I have tons of work coming in on the side, everything from websites, childrens books, books, and much more. The Lord is good to me. I give all praise and glory for this working in my life and I pray that I may bring HAPPINESS to others.