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Life is like a Box of Chocolates, Pitching a Proposal is like a Game of Poker

Admittedly, not my best frame, but I haven't been sleeping lately. I have, however, been a creative genius lately. Unfortunately, this creative genius has all come at 3 am and consists of a marketing campaign for Tanquery Gin (no, I have not been drinking), a public relations initiative for Facebook, and not my homework.

Okay, not exactly true. Some of this extra brainpower has been useful for the client proposal I'm working on. Problem is, a proposal isn't supposed to be a campaign. Part of the assignment is to know how much to give away, and how much to hold back, so that you don't risk losing the client AND your ideas to another firm.

On the bright side, I might be heading towards a stellar career in my chosen field, if I can move halfway around the world so that my ideas come during the business day. What, you don't think that will work? Honestly, as much as the whole insomnia thing sucks, I am kind of reassured about my abilities. Nothing brings on self-doubt like impending graduation.

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