Collateral Damage

Collateral damage is damage that is unintended or incidental to the intended outcome. 


Unintended. That's the key. Of course knowing it was unintended doesn't make the outcome suck any less. But it means it wasn't malicious. It wasn't personal. It wasn't intentional.


To be fair, I am the collateral damage from a crappy economy. I am the collateral damage from an unstable industry. It's much bigger than my specific situation. And I know that.


So I'm not bitter. I am however in need of a job.


And with that comes this – there's a kickass Art Director looking for work. Spread the word (and the site): www.jessicADanford.com


And while you're at it, spread the word about some of my insanely talented coworkers who are in the same boat as me: www.wearecollateraldamage.wordpress.com


Thanks. 

we are collateral damage

We've launched a new site. It features the work of a bunch of amazingly talented people who are looking for new jobs. So check out the site and spread it around. Thanks!

"We are writers, designers, art directors, producers and illustrators. We are talented, award-winning lovers of advertising and art and culture. We are funny, smart, sarcastic and creative. And we're looking for work. We are collateral damage. Nice to meet you."

Visit the site and check out the portfolios here.
Follow us on twitter here. 
Like us on Facebook here. 

I'm in Love

Meet my new iPad, Stan.

Stan is quite possibly the love of my life. He is gorgeous, intelligent and highly entertaining. He sings me songs. He watches movies with me. He'll even snuggle up with me and a good book. He's stylish – always sporting Jack Spade. He's dependable, knowledgable, loyal. And he does exactly what he's told.

In other words, he's perfect. I love him. 

Plan of Awesomeness

I've been talking up my Plan of Awesomeness since things went down last Wednesday. My plan isn't entirely figured out, but here's what I've got so far. I know a bunch of you are crafting your own Plans of Awesomeness, so feel free to borrow from mine if you want to :)


Jessica's Plan of Awesomeness

1. Smile and be happy
2. Accept that it's for the best
3. Smile and be happy
4. Plot next great adventure
5. Smile and be happy
6. Kick ass at next great adventure
7. Smile and be happy

Bathroom Etiquette Addendum

I've been meaning to post this for a couple days but just now got around to snapping a photo. It seems that other people in my office agree that bathroom etiquette here isn't quite up to snuff.

Be the Statement

There are a lot of times in life when you want to make a statement. You may want to prove you deserve that promotion. You may want to let someone know that they're worth it. Or you may simply want to say FU. What I've learned is that it's always more powerful to BE the statement than to simply say it. Live your statement. And live it big.

Plaz: When are we doing lunch?
Me: Not this week. Can't eat this week. 
Plaz: Why not?
Me: I need to make my big FU statement.
Plaz: So, you're going to be carrying around a giant exclamation point?
Me: I'm going to BE the exclamation point.

Exactly.