I’ve gone down to Atlanta for an extended weekend. While I’m here I’m just planning on relaxing, and maybe getting a little studying done for my Building Systems exam. In addition, I figured I’d see what the Job market looks like down here, not that I’m seriously thinking of relocating, but hey, I can’t argue with the housing prices. I could like in midtown in a 2 bedroom 2 bath for less than my month condo payments. While I’m here, is there any new architecture that I should check out, besides the aquarium of course? In the same vein, is there any good mid-century modern developments in the Atlanta area?
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May 122009
I take the structural systems exam on Thursday and I am scared! I have no idea how to do earthquake or wind loading and just barely grasp the basic concepts, plus I’m still not sure how many formulas I’ll need memorized. My only real consolation is that the vignette seems really easy. Add to all this that I haven’t gotten either of my previous tests results back, so I’m still in the dark as to how I’ve been doing. On a side note, I’ve been busy working on freelance work trying to get new jobs. So maybe I’ll be able to pay my mortgage when my unemployment runs out in August. Here’s hoping.
May 042009
Two colleagues of mine were let go a few weeks ago. Since then, the three of us have decided to pool our collective architectural resources and work towards developing a client base and a freelance design business. This sounds much easier than it actually is. The time it takes to find people to write or call is enormous, add that to my weekly writings for DC Metrocentric and my studying for my ARE exams, I am finding that I am busier than when I was working full time, or maybe it just feels that way.