- - Sunday, February 22, 2004 *sigh* My bed has been calling to me all day long. You know those horrible, taunting days that you feel pretty decent, until you have to actually step out of your bed. I felt a headache coming on, but I blame that solely on my alarm clock waking me up with a very static-y What's the Frequency, Kenneth? by R.E.M, and that damn song finds it way into my humming between thoughts. Check List for Tomorrow: 1. Smash alarm clock to a fine pulp, 2. Smash into a pipe, 3. Smoke it. However, I did manage to get quite a few things done today. I know that I talk often of "projects" that, undoubtedly from the reader's view point, I'm just pulling out of my ass. Ha. Let me just state, for the record, that a) huge ass=high probability that one's projects could easily be stored therein, and the much more obvious b) that would hella hurt. Well, apart from making arrangements for Bridie's site to be advertised in the US Championship program, making her business cards and letterheads, I've been delving into graphic design of a different kind. This is the project Now, if you've seen this site, or are familiar with this and have had that "I wonder what the hey that whole "st gear" thing is about" look on your face for a while, all I have to say is - you're not the only one. (and stop snickering, I have the ears of a snake...) It's been in the works for about, hmm....almost a year now. It was a dream in the beginning, was suprisingly praised by USS at one point, but something that never seemed to become a reality until about 3 months ago. I'm taking on this project, with the help of some great short track enthusiasts as well as some "little elves" here in Sacramento in the effort to boost the popularity of one of my favorite sports. The website I'm shooting to be done by the end of March - beginning of April, but I'm trying my best to make an ad campaign that I'll be sending out to not only My Local Speedskating club, but start spreading the word to clubs here on the west coast. I've been a headless chicken, finishing flyers and making brochures with order forms so the clubs, if interested at all, can stock their pro shops. If all goes the way my head envisions, there will be an "advertisement in a box", if you will, sent to each skate club/rink talking about this new endeavour complete with sample merchandise, ways to order, and hopefully a CD ROM showing the "underground" frenzy that is Short Track and why having "ST stuff" is so important as we head into the next winter Olympics. All in attempt to let them see that if we're all Human billboards, it's the only way to spread the word about this awesome sport. Plus, I'm just sick and tired of seeing the long faces of sad little ST freaks that have no kick-ass gear dedicated only to Short Track fans. Sick and tired is the mother of invention. Eh, or something like that. I realize that it's going to be quite the task to undertake, but I can't help but feel it will be worth it all. The only thing that makes sense is that I want everyone in my town to know more about Short Track, and I've never been so proud to be a follower of the gospel according to Short Track. Ok, so yeah...the secret is out. I'm bringing sample "promotionals" with me to good ole' Cleveland in the form of black hooded sweatshirts with this design on the front, and this logo small on the sleeve near the cuff. Guess who also agreed to foot the bill to give 2 free hoodies to Apolo and my girly, Bridie. Well, it wudn't Santa Claus. *sigh* Bed is still calling. There is a fine line between determined and just plain outta yo mind. And for those who are still wondering, No, snakes do not have ears. Psh. *shakes head*

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