So the fashion issue of the magazine, Label Style, came out today. Of which I happened to be acting editor for. It was, as we said in the editorial, 'our Label baby of fashion amazingness'. And it really was my baby. For this issue I was not only deputy editor and features editor, but I was acting editor, designer, writer, proofreader, illustrator, content chaser, crazed professional. I was in the office day in day out beavering away. I've never felt so proud in my life. It's made me excited that I've found something that I can get excited about, and more to the point, something that I feel passionate about, to a slightly concerning level of possessiveness!
The design aspect is really taking off for me. I've been a creative soul for as long as I remember, and finding another outlet for it makes me consider myself very very fortunate. I am yet to consider myself the InDesign pro, but I'm on my way. And with a little bit of practice, I'd like to think I could take it somewhere. It strikes me that now not only do I want to be a writer, but I want to be it all. Greedy greedy greedy. But being involved in every aspect of the magazine, and creating something that becomes tangible is just the most gratuituous feeling.
It also makes me appreciate the way that the magazine brings us randoms together. People that you would never stumble upon in your day to day business, little gems that make you reassess who you are as a person. The quiet little designer with the most amazing, dry sense of humour who has been overlooked his whole life because he's just that kind of guy. But truth is, he's an absolute genius. And legend. And friend. Pretty cool.
Deciding that I don't want to be a reporter has been a pretty big step. I don't want to join that rat race of fabrication, hussle, stress. Not that I'm saying I'm not willing to work hard - anyone that knows me knows that I work very very hard. I love that I get passionate and determined about everything I do. But I play mighty hard too. I'm loving this editorial business. Can't wait to get out thereand live it, day to day! I've probably got some seriously optimistic ideas about what it will be like, but we shall see. Shame about the small matter of the 10000 word dissertation standing in my way. The one that I'm supposed to be writing right now...