And on the Third Day

Third day of unemployment and I'm climbing the walls. figuratively and literally. I'm a dyed in the wool generalist, so writing is an easy subject, yet when I browse through the cragislist ads, I feel a little lost.


So I did what any good mediavore would do. I looked up some of the terms, downloaded examples and Got Smart Fast on certain conventions.

Take Flash for example. I haven't used Flash professionally since about 2002 or 2003. It was right before they released ActionScrtipt, a more robust version of the scripting language used. I had been working with Lingo, Director's scripting language, so learning it wasn't too much of a problem.

Over time, I forgot both. So tonight I re-learn. Much as if I were dropped down in the streets of Europe. I would need a drink, and a few moments, but I'd find my way around soon enough. I wouldn't be as sharp as when I was a decade ago, but I'm a bit more wise.

Tonight I learn Flash. I received an email about someone needing banner ads. I can animate. It's like riding a bike. You never forget. It just sucks when you're rusty.

I'll post my work and provide a link when I have something.

Good thing I don't need sleep