Archive for the ‘work’ Category
10/17/2009
So my wife told me today that I never blog anymore. I think I do, but she doesn’t count my videos and quick posts about funny things I read. So here is something a little more “real”.
We are moving into our new house in a week and two days. It’s crazy! Our new place is awesome, and it is going to be amazing to have a new place to grow our little family. We have been dreaming about all the things that we can do in our new house. We want to host Bible Studies, Baby Showers, Christmas Parties, and all sorts of events. We want our home to be open to all.
One thing I am really looking forward to is my office (a.k.a. My Man Cave). I am finally going to have a room all to myself that I can use to work from. It will be an amazing place of inspiration. I have it all planned out in my head. My guitars will be hanging on the wall; I will have my wide screen monitor set up; I will have some killer speakers to listen to my tunes; and I will have a nice comfy office chair. It will be great! Plus, it will save us money since I won’t have to use Starbucks as my office anymore.
I can’t stop dreaming about it. It’s gonna be great! Here’s a picture of our new place:
Tags: home, man cave, moving, office
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06/18/2009
July is going to be an amazingly busy month for the Thomas crew. We are just weeks away from seeing our baby girl, Isla. It will be amazing to have another daughter. I can’t wait to hold her and smother her with kisses.
Another big change that is coming is with my work situation. I submitted a proposal to the Courthouse (where I work as a web/graphic designer) to shave off a few hours to free up some time for VINTOM.com – my freelance web design business. They agreed. So starting July 1st I am going down to 3 days per week.
I have a few new clients that I just started to work with, and I have just finished up a couple nice projects that will be good to put on my portfolio. But I have never really solicited myself or tried all that hard to build my business. Most of it has just been word of mouth. So if you know anyone who needs a quality website, toss them my way.
I have been working with a few churches lately which is really cool. I would love to be able to grow enough to be able to pursue ministry related design only. This is definitely a step in the right direction.
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06/04/2009
There are only weeks left now until little Isla is born. We are so excited to see her beautiful face. I look at Cohen and I can’t imagine loving anyone the way I love her. But I know once I lay my eyes on Isla that will all change. Kesha is doing really well with her pregnancy.
I have been working tons on a bunch of freelance clients. I have been doing a lot of thinking about what the next few years have in store for me in the “work” department. I have a feeling there are some changes on the horizon. But I just have no idea what it will look like. There are tons of open doors for us right now, it’s just a matter of discerning which path to walk down.
I could really use prayer during these next few months. I know there is going to be tons on my plate. It’s all good stuff, but it will just be lots to handle. I am loving this adventure…
Tags: family, isla, life, work
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01/14/2009
I feel like the new year has hit me like a ton of bricks. Sometimes it almost feels unbearable. Maybe it is the fact that just yesterday felt like 1999. Maybe it is the fact that I have a wife, a daughter, another baby on the way, a dog, a cat, a house, and more bills than I can imagine. Whatever it is, it has forced me into pretty deep introspection lately.
At the Men’s Bible Study I attend at my church this week we talked about what motivates and gives us energy in the various stages of life. The first state (usually in the 20′s) is Survival: We are basically just worried about paying the bills. The second phase (30′s-40′s) is driven by Success: We are motivated by our desire to succeed at our job and perform well. The third phase (40′s-50′s) is often driven by Significance: Our desire is to make a real impact in our field. The final stage (retirement) is driven by Sustainability: This means that you would do what you are doing even if you weren’t getting paid.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for my job. But I know that right now I am still in Survival Mode. I have had probably 20 jobs since I was a teenager. I have worked as a movie theater attendant, vacuum salesman, youth pastor, bus driver, worship director, windshield repair man, Denny’s server, freelance designer, and the list goes on and on. Do I see in any of these as a final resting place for my career? Not really. But I do know that God has given me gifts, passions, and abilities that He wants me to use for His glory. And I am chomping at the bit to move on to Success and Significance.
I am creeping up on 30 as the days go by, and my desire is to serve God and provide well for my family. I am hoping and praying that doors open this year for me to progress in my life’s journey.
Tags: life, struggle, work
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03/15/2008
Today was an unusual day for me. I spent last 5 hours cleaning out the office. Over the last year it has turned into more of a junk room than an office…and that was not cool with anyone in the family. So today I did something about it! I am a little bit surprised at myself for sticking to it. I usually get burned out pretty quick with house cleaning. Anyway, I think it will offer some peaceful space for both Kesha and I to work at our businesses. Currently most of my design work is done on my couch…not a good habit!
On another note, we are going out tonight to Pablo Fabian Chang’s (aka. P.F. Chang’s). We love eating there! Can I get a DMX “What!” for Lettuce Wraps?!? Grandma K is going to watch the Co for us. It will be a nice little date!
Later Gator.
Tags: date, work
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01/25/2008
I am lucky. When I go to work every day, I get to do a lot of the things I love to do. Sure there are times that I don’t necessarily love installing a printer — but overall, I get to mess around with photoshop and dreamweaver all day. I read a book recently that asked the question, “What would you be doing even if you weren’t getting paid?” And the answer to that question for me is “messing around on the my computer”. That has been a huge blessing. It is nice not to dread going to work every day!
Anyhoo — I am off for the weekend and I want to spend some time with my beautiful lady.
Wurd Out!
Tags: design, web, work
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10/24/2007
This week has been busy! I am so pumped about all the opportunities that God is bringing our way, but it definitely takes its toll. Right now I am working a couple jobs, plus I have taken on 3 design projects on the side to bring in some extra dough.
We are pumped because the people who looked at our house last week want to come take another look tomorrow afternoon. That would be the biggest blessing to sell our house. You have no idea!
I miss my family today. It has been a while since I have seen them, and it really is hard with them not being able to see Cohen growing up so fast. I can’t believe how huge of a girl she is!
Anyhoo…I am off to play racquetball!
pace – picante sauce
Tags: faith, family, life, work
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10/09/2007
I have been in such a weird place lately. I really feel the Lord stirring my heart up for something big – yet I am having a hard time discerning His will in it all. I am really excited about what the Lord is doing at this new church in Wilsonville, OR (www.mercyhillonline.com), and other churches in the area too.
I feel that God is doing a new work in our world. And maybe the Northwest is even behind in the game — but I know in my heart that if we are to reach the people of this generation, we NEED to change the way we approach ministry and the church. I don’t know exactly what my whole part is in that revolution, but I am praying God’s leading and guidance to be crystal clear.
I don’t want to be in this place of uncertainty. It is hard! God is definitely stretching my faith. I just pray that I will be diligent to seek Him and to listen closely to His voice. But I know how fickle I am. I tend to trust in myself a lot — and that doesn’t get me anywhere. I need the Lord desperately to lead me through the wilderness of my life.
Toward the Promised Land,
Vin Thomas
Tags: christianity, life, ministry
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