Little Miss Opinionated.

Choices.  Geez.

How does one decide?

Between one option. Or the other. Which is it?

I’ve been thinking a lot about choices lately and I think the beauty of them isn’t that there’s a right or a wrong. The beauty of choice is that you actually have it.

In a world where so many of us don’t get the chance to weigh decisions, stressing over choice does no good.

I think at the end of the day, really all you can do is be thankful that you’re presented with opportunity to begin with.

Man, I feel so blessed. 

It’s a sad day in the ad world. 

Today Boards magazine in Toronto announced that it was closing its doors.

Such a shame.

For the past 10 years, the amazing crew has elevated the creative industry. From their interviews, to industry events that brought us together, to the coverage they brought in general on the commercial production world, we’re all better people and creatives for it.

I am truly bummed about this news and of course, wish the entire Boards team only great things moving forward.

It’s the passion and energy and love that you all showed for this industry every day that has inspired me to do my best work.

For what its worth, thank you. 

I really like this new McDonald’s spot from Leo Chicago. Directed by Hungryman’s Bryan Buckley, it not only put on big smile on my face and made me feel good about the brand, but it’s a great example of selling ya the food, without actually selling you the food. In fact, I think food shots amount for only 10 secs of the spot.

Nice work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZdALTZ6aA8

If you haven’t been reading Seth Godin - I recommend you start doing so. 

He’s not only a best selling author, but an agent of change. He brings a certain something to his writing. It’s impacted the way people think about marketing, think about change and think about work in general. 

There’s a plethora of his books you can chose from, or more simply, start by checking out his blog daily. You’re bound to learn something. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/

Oh, and if you’re wondering where good ideas come from, according to Seth, not from sitting idle in the office waiting for them.

Get out there. And find the great ideas. 

Yes, t’is true. As you can plainly see I’ve been MIA from the blog for a few weeks. 

I’ve got a good reason though, I swear. What matters now is that I’m back. And I’ve got lots to get opinionated about. 

Stay tuned.