The Pros and Cons of 2009

A few of the things that I experienced in 2009. Good and bad.

Visited London, Bratislava, Vienna, Prague, Dublin, Belfast, Helsinki
I spent almost all my money on traveling and I'm quite proud of that.

Attended two design conferences.
Future of Web Design (London) and Build (Belfast)

Relocated to Cluj-Napoca.
One of the best decisions I made.

Spent a day on a frozen island near Helsinki
It was freaking cold, but it was worth it.

Ate salmon soup.
Just delicious.

Ate shark.
You have to try it.

Failed to complete 2 projects.
I will take all the blame. It was bad management on my side.

Sang at a wedding.
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton.

Decided to try the "retained client" business approach.
Starting from Jan 2010.

Fell in love.
With a gorgeous girl.

Attended a chocolate seminar in Dublin.
Need I say more?

Broke a heart or two.
No comment.

Attended a coffee seminar
at Starbucks.

Worked for 2 days inside an ex-communist factory
along with people from 7 different countries, at the Social Innovation Camp.

Visited the Guiness factory.
Cheers!

Enjoyed the Sacher Torte in Vienna
Nom nom nom.

Visited the Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum
and saw some really weird stuff.

Started to take piano lessons.
You'll all get discounts to my shows.

Felt like going crazy from a tooth ache.
Man I don't wanna go through that shit ever again.

Felt pure and unadulterated peace
inside a weird church in Helsinki.

Made new friends.

Experienced a moment of sincere happiness.

Went with the ferry over frozen water.

to be continued

How was your 2009?

Friday night

Is not a good time for design. For any kind of work, actually. I'm pretty tired, it was a hard week, all I want now is to lay down in bed and watch a good movie.