Its just not happening...

Over the last few months i haven't really been up to much in the design scheme of things. I haven't posted a blog, let alone even done any work. I think it has a lot to do with where i am at in my life to be honest. Although graphic design has been a big part of my life for the past 4 years, i have become disillusioned with the industry since graduating back in July 2008, i did a little thinking and decided to follow a certain career path that has always been a dream of mine, and that is to become a police officer.

So on the 10th December 2008, i applied to Greater Manchester Police Force. I passed the initial paper sift and was told i was eligible, but subsequently failed my competence based questions. I was optimistic about joining but also apprehensive of being turned away, which happens to a majority of applicants so it wasn't a massive shock that i was turned down i was still disappointed. 

I cannot reapply to any police force in the UK for the next 6 months but fully intend to reapply and make sure i follow what i set out to do. In the mean time i have told myself to actually put my design skills to at least some use while i work and wait for the 6 months countdown to be over. Whether i get a job in an agency, hopefully some of them will eventually return a call or email to me to at least tell me that i have been unsuccessful again, or i just do it for fun. Either way i need to make sure i keep my mind working rather than doing my shifts at the local blockbuster!!  I need to start using my time in a more creative way, make the most of it. It's what i want so why not. 

I will keep this constantly updated and keep myself posted of what i am supposed to be doing!!