This story was in the Sunday Mail this week. Just a brief profile of what someone's life is like day to day. I liked it. I really enjoy the simple things...
Here is the article in full:
CHRIS MCCALLUM,
27, OWNER AND
HEAD DESIGNER
VEIN SHOES,
FORTITUDE VALLEY
When he's finished with feet
for the working week, Chris
gets on his bike to unwind.
* AT WORK
I love being my own boss and
being able to make whatever I
wish to. The creative freedom
to me is a massive drawcard.
Apart from sifting through
spam emails, I draw shoes. I
talk with people in the
workshop about production,
source materials and leathers,
talk to wholesale customers
and our retail staff about
feedback and sales. I also do
graphic design for the website
and brochures. I actually
started a shoe wholesale
company, which turned into a
shoe design, production,
wholesale and retail company.
* AT HOME
I was raised at The Gap and
went to Hilder Rd Primary
School, Brisbane Grammar and
the University of Queensland
where I started to study law and
commerce. I now live in Bardon
in the house my grandmother
built in the 1950s. I live with my
wife, Szuting, and the
occasional stray cat or two. The
house is bigger than it looks
and has a huge yard, which is
great for mowing in summer.
The lounge room is where I
spend most of my time. It is
very spacious and very
relaxing. We have casual dining
there, conversation, TV, and I
love the cool breezes and green
views.
* AT PLAY
I play soccer and futsal (indoor
soccer), ride my bike up Mount
Coot-tha and hang out in the
Valley. Kim Lam in Chinatown is
my favourite place to eat. I eat
there three times a week. It's
cheap, tasty, friendly and
unpretentious which is a bonus.
The shredded steak in special
sauce is a winner, closely
followed by the salt-and-pepper
squid, san tong chicken
and the special beef noodle
soup. I hang out in TCB in the
Valley on the weekends which
is where our store is located, I
enjoy a coffee from Gian and
love a good beer and steak at
the RG (Royal George hotel). I
ride two to three times a week,
usually up to Mount Coot-tha
just for relaxation and exercise,
but once a week I try to do an
adventure ride to see how long
it takes to get to a different
location. I'm also interested in
economics and government
fiscal policy at the moment.
Michelle Collins
27, OWNER AND
HEAD DESIGNER
VEIN SHOES,
FORTITUDE VALLEY
When he's finished with feet
for the working week, Chris
gets on his bike to unwind.
* AT WORK
I love being my own boss and
being able to make whatever I
wish to. The creative freedom
to me is a massive drawcard.
Apart from sifting through
spam emails, I draw shoes. I
talk with people in the
workshop about production,
source materials and leathers,
talk to wholesale customers
and our retail staff about
feedback and sales. I also do
graphic design for the website
and brochures. I actually
started a shoe wholesale
company, which turned into a
shoe design, production,
wholesale and retail company.
* AT HOME
I was raised at The Gap and
went to Hilder Rd Primary
School, Brisbane Grammar and
the University of Queensland
where I started to study law and
commerce. I now live in Bardon
in the house my grandmother
built in the 1950s. I live with my
wife, Szuting, and the
occasional stray cat or two. The
house is bigger than it looks
and has a huge yard, which is
great for mowing in summer.
The lounge room is where I
spend most of my time. It is
very spacious and very
relaxing. We have casual dining
there, conversation, TV, and I
love the cool breezes and green
views.
* AT PLAY
I play soccer and futsal (indoor
soccer), ride my bike up Mount
Coot-tha and hang out in the
Valley. Kim Lam in Chinatown is
my favourite place to eat. I eat
there three times a week. It's
cheap, tasty, friendly and
unpretentious which is a bonus.
The shredded steak in special
sauce is a winner, closely
followed by the salt-and-pepper
squid, san tong chicken
and the special beef noodle
soup. I hang out in TCB in the
Valley on the weekends which
is where our store is located, I
enjoy a coffee from Gian and
love a good beer and steak at
the RG (Royal George hotel). I
ride two to three times a week,
usually up to Mount Coot-tha
just for relaxation and exercise,
but once a week I try to do an
adventure ride to see how long
it takes to get to a different
location. I'm also interested in
economics and government
fiscal policy at the moment.
Michelle Collins
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