Ian MacKenzie

There’s an in-joke between web workers that goes like this: you’re allowed to have a neglected website that you don’t update very often.

Why? Because it means you’re too busy actually working on other projects. (This excuse works even when you’re not busy…just too lazy to update.

Thankfully, I use the excuse here as part of the former group. I’ve been spending my days and nights on a variety of work that has been interesting, fun, and rewarding. To prove so, I’ll outline them here:

• Matador Travel - After completely overhauling the Network sites, I’m now collaborating for a complete redesign of the social community. It’s going to rock the socks off backpackers…everywhere.
• One Week Job documentary - Almost 2 years in the making, this will be my first full length film. It follows the journey of Sean Aiken, a 25 year old who worked 52 jobs in 52 weeks trying to find his passion. It’s been a long road, but I’m nearing the first cut.
• Word Travels - In June, I’ll be on the road most of the month, working with the crew of Word Travels, a reality show based on the life of travel writers. I’m be in the company of the talented Robin Esrock and Julia Dimon.

As for the rest of the summer, I’m intending to complete the West Coast Trail and last at least a few days in the searing pit of Burning Man.

Am I excited? Yes…yes I am.