Notes from my Noodle: Nov. 2 edition

For those who remember, I did the 365 project in 2010. The idea of this project is to take a photo each day to document a year in your life. I really enjoyed it, but at times it was quite tough.

I had planned to do one again in 2010 because it’s a Leap Year and I thought doing a 366 would be cool — and different. And with having things such as the iPhone 4s now, it makes taking photos easier.

So I got a jump start.

I’ve taken a photo each day since I got the iPhone. It’s a 365 of sorts, but I don’t know if I’ll do a full year with it. I might stop in January when I start the real 365. I might continue both to see if I can challenge myself. I might stop this one and start the 366. I’m not sure.

I didn’t set any real goals with this one, outside of just taking photos with it.

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Speaking of the iPhone camera, it’s really solid. I’ve loved some of the apps for photography on it, especially Instagram. I know many traditional photographers don’t seem too interested in this app as they see it as something to take away from photography.

I see it different. I see it as a good thing. It’s something that gives people the chance to make some good-looking photos.

The kicker is all the filters Instagram gives you. I also used Camera+, an app you can do some processing with. It’s really nice, especially on the fly.

Take a peek at these two photos of the courthouse square in Delhi. The first is just with Instagram. The second is with some work on Camera+ first, then run through Instagram.

As you can see, the opportunity to do a lot of things with this camera phone is incredible. It’s a lot of fun to test the filters. I have a couple of other apps I’ll be playing with and testing soon with the camera and I look forward to it.

If you would like to keep a peek on this iPhone 365 — and other photos I take with my iPhone, I’ve decided to turn my Tumblr account into that. Check them out!

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The other thing about the iPhone is the video — it’s not bad!

I’ve only tried it a couple of times, but I’ll post one here so you can see it. I took this while playing a round of disc golf with Justin a week or so back.

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A few weeks ago, I had an in-person interview.

I was really excited about this one, too. A friend on my softball team gave me the head’s up about the job and I applied for it soon after. After that, I got a call for an interview. It had to be re-scheduled once because one of the people interviewing was on vacation.

That gave me some time to try on my dress clothes. Things were OK, but the jacket didn’t fit. I figured it was a good time to invest in a good suit. I went to Men’s Wearhouse, got a really good sales guy and soon had a suit. I never think dress clothes look good on me as I don’t like the way things fit. But I really liked this suit, especially with the shirt and tie picked out.

So, I got it.

First, I was a little overdressed for the interview — which isn’t a bad thing. I hope it didn’t hurt me, anyway!

The interview itself went really well, I thought. It was conversational, we went over some good things and I felt my answers showcased why I would be a good fit. I think I did a pretty decent job at selling myself. This one went a lot better than the phone interview I had a month or two back, that’s for sure. I walked out confident and excited — and hopeful.

Alas, about a week later, I got word that I wasn’t the one selected. I was bummed, for sure. Disappointed more than I had been in a while. But, I have to look at positives.

• I had an interview
• I thought it went well
• Chances seem to be coming along

This job hunt is hard, and I know it. It’s frustrating at times and annoying in others. You get in funks and have to dig yourself out.

Hopefully this is a good sign to come. Plus, I now have a sweet suit for future interviews!

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Just a note that I have some upcoming things I’m working on for the blog, including some in-depth looks at some iPhone/smartphone apps and some other Geocaching-type games. I have the month of November planning out (I am participating in National Blog Posting Month, so I want to make sure I have things planned for every day of the month!), so hopefully there will be some good things coming!

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