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Wednesday, October 27, 2004
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That's going to be the extent of my vocabulary until December.
I love designing websites. I love helping people. I wish I had four arms, three laptops, and another brain wouldn't hurt either.
I find myself having three priorities at the top of my list, and I don't care how much I have to scramble - I want to see them do well.
I recently got an email that surprised me. This person is looking to open an online shop for short track merchandise (blades, equipments, etc.) in Germany that will be connected to it's ST website. They're interested in purchasing ST Gear for promotion of the sport during their competitions, as well as getting publicity for the sport (which was my vision for this company to begin with). I've been doing some research on shipping overseas, and it's not as pricey as previously thought, since I won't be sending any parcels or large packages. Now that I'm cleared on what it cost to send a handful of items at a time, I'm going to offer ST Gear globally. After all, I don't want this to be strictly for the US, but for the whole sport of Short Track.
I'm in the middle of a re-design, something more edgy, more sporty, and goes along with the new direction and new affiliates. While shooting for aquiring Adidas as an affiliate, I think everything would benefit by having a more sleek design to represent the excitement of short track and what it has to offer.
Getting back to the email, reading it really humbled me...
At the end of the day, I'm just happy to help. Plain and simple. Nothing that I've done will make me rich, and never did I go into any of it with that mentality. If I wanted to be rich, I should invest in Starbucks stock. With the little knowledge of web site design that I have, and my willingness to offer my efforts, my mission is the same: I'll give you my best. Olympic athletes work so hard, I believe they deserve to have someone work hard for them. I also take pride in being asked to take projects, and never having to pursue anyone. Not only is it not my personality to 'round up clients, per se, I want to just let my hard work speak for itself.
The speedskating community is a tight-knit one, that has repeatedly made known that 'outsiders' may appear to be just that. There's a major trust factor that I've come to greatly respect and understand, and I'm honored when asked to do anything for these athletes. I'm not the best - hell, far from it. I'm not afraid to show my excitement, my fun side, or get a little crazy for something that I love. I think this is what attracts - people genuinely having a good time. Yet, I have to believe that these wonderful people will see through all the giggles, cheers, and playful moments and see someone that is sincere and intentionally pure. It's funny when they, in turn, inspire you to be a better version of yourself. If that's the only 'profit' that is gained from all this, it's well worth it - even through the misunderstandings and gossip.
I only want to be known for being there when I'm needed most. Keeping my friends close, and my enemies closer because it benefits no one in the end to burn bridges. I want to keep falling in love with short track and the rush it gives me whenever I see it live. I want to keep supporting the athlete that gave me a new outlook on life, no matter cheesy that sounds.
Don't know where this schpeal came from - but I guess it needed to be said.
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Name: April
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