To Esperanto or not to Esperanto... that is the question!

Last week Albie resigned from his role as Esperanto Art Editor. After six months he found the position to be too time consuming, life consuming and sanity consuming. I can relate, the only difference is that I did it for a year and a half. Although I support his decision, it does throw an imaginary 'spanner' in my next semester’s 'works'.

Basically my final assignment for Multimedia Design is to create Esperanto’s final edition… virtual style. I was hoping to work alongside Albie to design the edition, and then take it the step further the make the layouts, and adverts interactive.
But… this just doesn’t work if Albie isn’t there to be the designer.

What if the next design editor (which the Editors have only a few weeks to find) doesn’t design to the high standard I feel Albie and myself aspire to?
And then, what if I am forced to use their design for the edition virtual and it is crap?
Should I try to convince Albie to come back to the magazine?
Or… should I consider taking on the role of design Editor myself?

Humm… just say (for arguments sake) that I was considering becoming a part of the Editorial team. What is there to consider?

On the red team (the positives):
- I had this position before.
I have a good idea of what to expect from the role, and I know I can do a good job as designer of the magazine.
- Rather then doing four editions a semester, there are only three.
- I would have another three editions to add to my portfolio.
- I would be in control of the look and feel of the final edition.
This edition I would ultimately be the one used for my final Multimedia assignment.
- I will be entering the world of Esperanto without my previous ties to MONSU.
This would mean that I wouldn’t get mixed up in the trivial politics of the kids in the Student Union.

And on the blue team (the negatives):
- I may not be able to juggle all my commitments.
I will also be doing my Multimedia Design studio, Conceptual Illustration, and Professional Practice. Not to mention my part-time job and freelance graphics work. Can I manage all of this and remain sane?
- I will still have no free time.
Although that is becoming the story of my life.

“Mi havas kapodloron”