Daedalus’ blog Vox 2007-04-19T05:43:31Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00cdf7ee7552094f/ In the beginning... "Interesting times" tag:vox.com,2007-03-26:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00d41428e19a6a47 2007-03-26T21:06:45Z 2007-04-19T05:43:31Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Question Mark Concept

So just as I seem to be settling in, there's a potential spanner in the works. A good spanner, but one nonetheless. There is an opportunity for me as a deputy editor of another publication. Now the question is whether I should accept the offer or...

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]]> At least I'm not alone... tag:vox.com,2007-03-20:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00cd971bb2284cd5 2007-03-20T19:41:53Z 2007-03-21T04:58:33Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Pounding Headache

While not pleasant, it is good to know that some of my ex-work mates are struggling just as I am to cope with their new environments. Two of the major points are the incredible change of pace and the professionalism of our new employers. This is ...

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]]> Thus endeth the first full week tag:vox.com,2007-03-09:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00d09e5af6e5be2b 2007-03-09T19:20:51Z 2007-03-15T20:26:51Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Calendar

So my first full week at the company has been a strange one. Monday was an okay day, Tuesday fairly shit, and the rest of the week becoming increasingly positive. On a positive note, I'm getting into the "strategic" swing of things. So much so, t...

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]]> Building momentum tag:vox.com,2007-03-02:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00d414255cd53c7f 2007-03-02T19:46:10Z 2007-03-02T19:46:10Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Jigsaw Puzzle

On my second day as "media specialist", I attended a strategy meeting. Definitely very different to what I'm used to but things are starting to make more sense in where I have to go with my life. Obviously, I still have much to learn but I feel th...

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]]> QotD: Totally Obsessed tag:vox.com,2007-03-02:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00d414255c9f3c7f 2007-03-02T19:42:16Z 2007-03-02T19:42:16Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Wall Street

What is your current obsession(s)? Submitted by eijsr. Sick and tired of the status quo in South Africa, I'm planning my own thing in terms of publishing. No big surprise really as everyone and their dog fancies themselves as publishers but I've...

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]]> It's a hard life tag:vox.com,2007-03-01:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00cd971713ab4cd5 2007-03-01T20:28:53Z 2007-03-02T19:51:46Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

P1010071

Yes, I know it's been a long time coming, but here is a picture of the latest (and final) addition to our family - Alexander. He's a healthy 5.2kg and just over a month old...

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]]> QotD: Good Genes tag:vox.com,2007-03-01:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00d4141ea5c9685e 2007-03-01T20:20:01Z 2007-03-01T20:21:01Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Dad and Son

What family member do you most aspire to be like? Why? Submitted by MalieKai. Soppy as how this may sound, it's my dad. His work ethic is without equal and he's always willing to help someone if they're in need.

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]]> To new beginnings and good friends tag:vox.com,2007-03-01:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00cd971712eb4cd5 2007-03-01T20:11:23Z 2007-03-02T03:36:51Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

The magicians apprentice

So I started my new job today as a "media specialist" (whatever that means). This is quite a change of focus for me as I've been involved in editorial for all of my professional career. However, I'm still keeping in touch unofficially through fre...

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]]> QotD: The Big To Do List tag:vox.com,2007-01-04:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00d09e4ab88abe2b 2007-01-04T06:00:56Z 2007-01-04T07:12:18Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Baseballs

What's on your "do before I die" list? Submitted by Caroline. 1. Watch the 2150 World Series.

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]]> Back again tag:vox.com,2007-01-04:asset-6a00cdf7ee7552094f00d10a7acc3a8bfa 2007-01-04T05:55:45Z 2007-01-04T06:02:50Z Daedalus http://daedalus.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Bulldozer

Ah, yes. Here comes the inevitable "back at work" entry. After having the week of Christmas off, I went back to work on Tuesday. There was a lot of work to do around the house, so it wasn't really a break. I suppose we need to take what we can ge...

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