Work metaphors

I didn’t make it in time for your Friday 5, but I have 8 drawings to maybe make up for it. Since working I’ve started hearing the same phrases over and over again and I couldn’t help thinking about visualizing them the other day. These are apparently the things I do at work.

Is that what they do in Nebraska?

I am typing to you with dilated pupils after leaving the optometrist’s office minutes ago. I know it seems like an extremely banal topic, but it was unexpectedly uncomfortable and surprisingly reflects how I feel about Pittsburgh so far. Nothing has met my expectations. Things have either been better (can’t complain there) or worse.*

Illustration Anniversary

Illustration Anniversary

Before the paper anniversary comes the one-month illustration anniversary, didn’t you know? I’ve been in New York for one month now! With hopefully many happy times ahead–like getting my mattress today. What I love so far: 01. Not driving. I don’t miss it at all. 02. Tiny grocery stores with new foods. I bought legit…

My relationship with deadlines

My relationship with deadlines

I definitely have an unhealthy love-hate relationship with deadlines. I love them, I need them, they’re the best…but at a moment’s notice they are ready to turn on me and become my worst nightmare. But no matter what, I keep coming back. Because, secret….