It’s really been a pleasure over the past couple months as a freelancer. I enjoy the freedom of scheduling lunch dates with old friends, managing my own sleep schedule, and devoting my time ENTIRELY to making the future that I want to happen. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t feel incredibly lucky to be working on MY CAREER and having the freedom to pursue my life’s aspirations (i.e. The To-Do List).
The time away from structured work has done a number of things to me:
1. I speak in code. Ask the roomies. If I start throwing out the words “rendering,” “XML,” or “widgets,” I no longer get offended when they stare at me blankly and shake their heads.
2. I am now considered for awesome jobs. It’s amazing to tell the world that you’re available. Then all it does is keep sending you options. Some suck. Some rule. But having CHOICES simply because you’re AVAILABLE for them? Brilliant.
3. I forget what date it is regularly. This is because the normal markers of the passage of time (waking, leaving for work, lunch, etc.) are not a part of my schedule unless I include them. I’ve gotta get better at that.
4. I experience life with a “blog-ability” factor. As experiences and opportunities roll my way, I consider whether or not they are blog-able, how I’d write the story, and what pictures I’d include. I have yet to learn how to turn life lens this “off.”
More than anything, I can say I am really enjoying this time. Only taking on projects that inspire, challenge, or energize me is a treat. A blessing. One that I refuse to take for granted.
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Janelle K. Eagle is infamous for always having her hands tied up in multiple projects simultaneously. She's directed a lot of theater, worked on some films, and raised lots of money for non-profits. She travels all the time and loves to share her videos, photography and writing via this blog. 
