04.19.08

It's been a while since I posted anything.
I haven't done much much other than... WORK!
Love my job, but this job does make me work a lot (maybe that's why they gave me this beautiful office to stay here ALL THE TIME).
In between my job and freelance work, I don't really have much time to do anything else.
Hope this changes sometime soon.
Summer in Minneapolis is just gorgeous and there are tons of things to do outside.

Everybody said last winter was harsh.
Coming from Minnesotans, I guess I had my initiation.
But winter in Minnesota wasn't all that bad.
It's all because of ice riding (on a motorcycle) and snowboarding.
I knew I would love snowboarding, but now I really know I love a new addiction.
I tired about 8 times and on my last visit I was able to ride black diamond (expert course).
I even had a chance to ride with Mike and couple other girls.
I can't wait next winter to come. :)


When I moved to Minneapolis, I had no idea how I was going to find a job.
Minneapolis is one of the largest graphic design/advertisement market in the US.
Couple people in town could help me to find a job lost their own and became my competitors in the job market.
Linnihanfoy Advertising was my third interview.
I didn't expect much until I set down with two partners Neal Linnihan and Sean Foy.
We instantly hit it off and I just fell in love with these guys.
I got offer from all 3 and it wasn't hard for me to turn down two other to come to work for Neal and Sean.
My current project makes me work a lot.
But having bosses who appreciate me and take a good care of me makes the whole difference.
For the first time in my life I can really say that I love my job.

Our office is in Northeast.
It's a historical area with lots of bars and restaurants.
A mile away from Mississippi river and downtown.
It's only 4 miles from home, so I picked up a bicycle to ride to work.
It takes 11 mins by car and 20 mins by bicycle.

Bank's building.
Doesn't look much from outside, but inside is just amazing.


Lobby.


I think this is one of the historical building in Northeast.


We are on the third floor.


Conference room/lunch room.


Kitchen.
Neal orders, takes us out to lunch at least few times a week.
Sean buys groceries for our breakfast, snack and lunch for those days Neal doesn't buy.
I rarely spend any money on food.


Mini court where things get dirty.


My office.
This is my very first own office, so I went a little nuts with decoration.
This room's filled with things I love.
I LOOOOOOOOOVE MY OFFICE! :D


Photo I took in S.F.


And of course, love of my life motorcycle and roadracing


I love toys.
I'll never gonna grow up...


Miss my girls... :(


Hillary, the nutcracker!


This is where I spend 10 hours a day (8AM-6PM)


I have my own bicycle parking. :)


Valentino's looking over me.


People I work with.
There are 16 of us.
All waiting in line to order lunch on Neal.


Tesco is our largest client.
It's a Target like UK company.
They recently expended to 5 Asian markets where are China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia.
I might get a chance to go to Shanghai relate to this project. :D

Team Tesco.
Our writer/communicator Erin, Art director Jason and me.
I love working with these two.


Our newest addition Blake.
He's a marketing person who's a triathlon.


Web designer Dennis (hiding behind the screen) and art director Brian.


Animator Joe, AKA rock star.


Neal Linnihan who we love working for (Sean's in China).


Time to play!


Mississippi river runs right down the street.
I run/ride around after work when it's nice outside.


Life's pretty good other than working a little too much.
I finally found a place to work where I would like to stay a while.
Sorry if I was out of touch.
I'll do my best to let you know that I'm still alive!