Well, graduation has passed, diploma is in hand, and I have all this extra energy to release from the absence of a curriculum that filled my life for 7 years. I am putting it to use.

I have started my own business, S.E.C. Visuals, video and photography production and editing. I've filed on the county, state, and federal levels, and have so many new tax numbers and licenses and permits that my head is swimming. Business bank accounts and credit cards are established, but the cards aren't here yet, stopping me from moving forward in my every growing wish list to aid the business. As soon as they are here, quick books, a website, and city licensing will be underway (damn Chicago, they cost a lot). So I'm sitting, playing the waiting game, for processes to go through so I can move forward.

My company logo, which I designed, is currently being handled by my graphic designer friend so business card can be made. That is taking awhile too, I'm getting antsy.

My search for an accountant and lawyer are slow coming to aid in this new endeavor. And there are a lot of websites out there (legalzoom.com) that offer to do it all for you for a hefty fee, when most of the time doing these things are free if you do your own research.

I could use some help from my fellow deviants. I'm currently working on contracts for photo and film shoots. If anyone has one and wants to send it to me in a note, I would appreciate it. Just to see what's out there and the wording would be helpful in developing my own.

Advice and comments are welcome and wanted.

The work I've posted on here (none lately) has been more of a creative expression, not necessarily the professional endeavor I will pursue. But when my website is up and rocking, I'll let you guys know. Thanks for taking the time to read about my life's update, I know some of you care and are in the same boat that I am.