We're in H2 Now...

So much for blogging more regularly.

These longer pauses in posts are definitely for effect. Gives me a chance to say “wow so much has changed since my last post”. In all honesty, the past few months have been rather consistent and I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s refreshing knowing that there has been a level of stability given the instability around us.

Work Update: Staying inside for these past 4 months has done me a lot of good, especially in my professional life. II’ve been so cautious to not fall into a rut while working from home that I actually think it’s made me more productive. A part of me is still waiting for that drop in the productivity curve but maybe anticipating it is a step in the right direction to make sure it never happens?

As a part of Pixel, we’ve launched a few great campaigns for some great clients. It’s great seeing the work a small-sized powerhouse can do when we’re put to the test. Being proud of our work is definitely a nice to have when you spend every day working with the same people.

Friends Update: This has been a bigger change than I anticipated. We find ourselves in group calls in the middle of the day and the middle of the night. We’ve picked up online/mobile gaming as a way to stay entertained and I’m overjoyed at how it’s turning out. The last time I spoke to gang this much, we were roommates in college.

Family Update: Ah the bittersweet side of the update. Being at home all day means the calls and communication has gotten a lot more regular. I catch up with the family daily and it’s a pleasure. Mother dearest is on a mission to teach me Indian-style cooking and so far so good. It’s nice having a hint of home in New York.

It’s been tough staying quarantined in the city knowing that I’d be seeing them this summer if it weren’t for the “new normal”. Not sure when I’ll get to them next, but you better believe I’m on the first flight out when deemed safe.

For now I’m off to Ohio to reunite with my friends while connecting with the outdoors at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. As a matter of fact we all meet tomorrow.

More to come. Stay safe everyone!

- P