My pants is tight!

April has been very quiet so far.

A few weeks back, our “Getting Ahead” team was interviewed by “Tricities Community TV,” a local talk show that covers various news and events in the Port Coquitlam/Port Moody/etc area. It was pretty short, and we all look sleepy, but I think it went alright. I was more interested in the camera rigs they were using (old Toshibas) than the interview itself, but I didn’t want to look like I was just staring at the cameras so I kept my focus on the paper on the desk during the majority of the interview. Adrian, on the other hand, is giving a pretty wicked death-stare to the wide camera (dude where are your EYES haha)! Anyway, click here to watch it!

Besides that, there’s not much else to report. I’m applying for jobs here and there, but nothing major. I’m starting to lose a bit of that enthusiasm and fire that I initially had back in January when I left my old job, but I still get excited at the possibilities that are out there, enough so to keep me going. It gets hard sometimes, though, sending out resumes/portfolios/emails, making calls, and not hearing anything back. It’s the nature of the job-finding beast, I suppose.

While watching CNN last night, I heard Donald Trump echo a sentiment that I’ve been hearing a lot lately: right now, during this recession, is the best possible time for entrepreneurs to start up small businesses, as there are so many unemployed talent out there, and you can pick up used office furniture, supplies, and spaces on the cheap (among other factors). It got me thinking about all the times I, my friends, and basically everyone I know, have talked about “starting something.” You know the conversation when you’re like “Dude, screw working for someone else, we should start our own thing!” Some of the smartest and most talented people I know are currently jobless like me, which is the most unfortunate thing, so it would be pretty awesome if we got together and did something… I guess the three things that are hindering progress on said “thing” is:
1) motivation
2) lack of startup capital
3) getting people together and united, “X-Men 2″-style

I was going to list “ideas” as the 4th factor, but I’m confident that, especially with the SIAT group of kids I know, ideas are more than abundant, and if given the opportunity to exploit our creative idea-generating abilities, we can come up with some pretty amazing things.

We just need to get together and think and, more importantly, do.

And I need to get my ass out of bed and off this blog— it’s 12pm!