Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2:43PM I've just published the first of a new weekly column I'll be writing for PostDesk. This week I talk about smoking. I think it's really interesting.
And lots of people think I'm an idiot.
Monday, October 31, 2011 at 11:36AM For the past few months I've been working full-time for a fantastic company with some fantastic people. VIA has empowered me and brought me satisfaction and happiness. But it's time to spread my wings and move on.
I've decided to go back to college and finish my education. I want to go to University, study and grow as a person. I realise that moving out so early on was a wrong choice. It wasn't a mistake; I'm very happy in Bath and I'm really enjoying my life. I just feel like I can do so much more, get so much further and grow so much more.
The problem is, I'm too late into the term to start back at college. The solution, thankfully, is simple. Take my gap year :)
So, I'm now looking for freelance/contract work, in any language - preferably PHP, Ruby or CoffeeScript - in any country. I'm a fast, able and independent developer. I love working with other people and can manage myself independently. I'm charismatic, friendly and energetic. Historically, I've specialised in CodeIgniter and ExpressionEngine development, but I'm happy to work with any other platforms. I'm willing to relocate anywhere in the world too for a few months - hell, I'd love it. I speak decent Spanish and am willing to invest time in learning any other languages.
I'm also looking for writing and speaking gigs. I want to use the next year to diversify and work on a range of different things, and I really enjoy engaging with the community and allowing my creative side to flourish.
Email me on jamie@jamierumbelow.net or telephone me on +44 (0)7956 363875. I can't wait to hear from you.
freelancing, life Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 6:57PM My exams are over. I’ve returned from a two-week sojourn in North Cyprus, tanned, happy and hungover. And I’ve got some exciting news.
In September, I will be moving to the beautiful city of Bath. This will be the first time I’ve ever lived without my parents, so it’s all a little intimidating. Luckily, I’ve arranged to share a flat with a good friend of mine and a talented designer, Lewis King, so at least I’ll know someone. I’ll also be able to geek out with someone on a regular basis!
I’ve landed a great job working for a fantastic company. From September, I’m the CTO of VIA. VIA is a simple and beautiful way to create, print and share announcements that go with life’s important events. We’re a small, well funded start-up and we’re on the look out to work with some talented people, so if you’re interested in working with us, shoot me an email.
I’m really going to make an effort with Sparkplugs now. The ExpressionEngine community is so fantastic, and my lack of decent support, updates and communication is really letting you down. For that, I apologise. Expect a much more concerted effort in the future.
My day job notwithstanding, I now have much more free time and I really want to start writing more. I love blogging, and I certainly don’t do enough of it. I also adore writing music and songs. Finally, I want to work on more performance poetry and perhaps go to a few open-mic nights in Bath.
I’m so excited by the prospect of life. I want to work, travel, meet a whole new group of people, flirt with pretty girls, make friends with good guys, listen to great music, cook delicious food, make money and make love. I need action. My mind is stagnating here in my comfortable life in a quiet, middle-class village on the outskirts of Cambridge.
I’m going to live, and I cannot be more enthused about it.
