July 21, 2009
New and Pretty
I decided to clean this blog up a little and make it pretty. Hope you enjoy the changes. :)
July 20, 2009
Weekly Check-In
Look - I actually got this one in on a Monday! :)
Mind
One-word description of the workweek: Crazy (looks like I have lots of editing to do while taking care of the house for week 2 of the hubs play)
Books I've finished: Still reading Twilight - slowly
News story that stuck with me: the economy and my job. Everything is still up in the air due to the nature of our business, but otherwise no one knows what the future holds.
Body
Workouts this week: going to run if it kills me. Also hitting the store tonight to get all my meals for the week set in stone. Back to eating better begins.
Spirit
What I did for myself: I had a really good conversation with my best friend in San Fran. Cleared my head and got some good advice. I wish she lived closer.
Mind
One-word description of the workweek: Crazy (looks like I have lots of editing to do while taking care of the house for week 2 of the hubs play)
Books I've finished: Still reading Twilight - slowly
News story that stuck with me: the economy and my job. Everything is still up in the air due to the nature of our business, but otherwise no one knows what the future holds.
Body
Workouts this week: going to run if it kills me. Also hitting the store tonight to get all my meals for the week set in stone. Back to eating better begins.
Spirit
What I did for myself: I had a really good conversation with my best friend in San Fran. Cleared my head and got some good advice. I wish she lived closer.
July 17, 2009
Lost and (not) Gone Forever
This past week, it was brought to my attention that my favorite band will be headed my way in a few months. I read an article that summed up my emotion exactly on this upcoming tour and hopes of a new album.
"But honestly all it takes for me to get excited about a new Guster album is to know that it is being made. "
Just knowing they are headed here and that new songs will come with, makes me as excited as a guy watching adult videos. Yes, a little much for the TMI (to much information) visual, but this is Guster we are talking about here. I saw them back in the 90's when I walked up to the stage (only three of us were standing around to see them) and they were excited to know I heard of this Boston-based band down here in the south.
This was the band that I hung out with in Charleston during a day long festival. I saw them in multiple cities and venues and met awesome people because they sang wonderful music. I listened to them on long car rides to Orlando from NC and even when I broke up with a boyfriend to help deal with letting crappy things go. They remind me of the fall season when I was in college and then even out of college pretending to be in college at one of their campus events. They helped me celebrate a milestone birthday a few years ago. And I puffy heart my logo long sleeved Guster tee. So, when the email came about to say they would be here in my town, I raced online to get my ticket to have the chance to have yet another memory made of my favorite band. So needless to say (yes, I'm a dork) but a ticker should be added as the countdown to October begins.
"But honestly all it takes for me to get excited about a new Guster album is to know that it is being made. "
Just knowing they are headed here and that new songs will come with, makes me as excited as a guy watching adult videos. Yes, a little much for the TMI (to much information) visual, but this is Guster we are talking about here. I saw them back in the 90's when I walked up to the stage (only three of us were standing around to see them) and they were excited to know I heard of this Boston-based band down here in the south.
This was the band that I hung out with in Charleston during a day long festival. I saw them in multiple cities and venues and met awesome people because they sang wonderful music. I listened to them on long car rides to Orlando from NC and even when I broke up with a boyfriend to help deal with letting crappy things go. They remind me of the fall season when I was in college and then even out of college pretending to be in college at one of their campus events. They helped me celebrate a milestone birthday a few years ago. And I puffy heart my logo long sleeved Guster tee. So, when the email came about to say they would be here in my town, I raced online to get my ticket to have the chance to have yet another memory made of my favorite band. So needless to say (yes, I'm a dork) but a ticker should be added as the countdown to October begins.
July 15, 2009
What Not to Date
Names have been changed to protect the guilty.
I like to think of myself as normal. I don't really do anything too crazy or irrational, unless you happen to put a cheesecake in front of me. The same can be said about my dating habits before I met my husband. I'd heard about girls dating guys who were in relationships, or even married, but that was never my approach. I also found myself not interested in friendships with these sort of girls. It just seemed like too much trouble. I'll preface this comment with saying that I have a bad habit of picking up strays, even though in the last couple of years, I have backed away from these so-called projects. That was all true until I found myself stuck.
It all went down on a Sunday afternoon over a pedi. You never think anything bad could happen over nail polish, but it did. The worst part is when they have you by the feet, you can't really run. I watched someone who I bearly knew call a guy on repeat only to get voicemail. Not twice, but 20 times. I didn't want to think that someone would actually act this way but it all unraveled beside my soak tub. She was upset that her relationship had no closure and instead of letting go, she was holding on to dear life via text message and voicemail. It was sad really.
I learned something that day. Make sure when going to get a pedi with someone, that the person is A. Sobber, B. More than just someone you say hi to in the office and C. Sane.
I like to think of myself as normal. I don't really do anything too crazy or irrational, unless you happen to put a cheesecake in front of me. The same can be said about my dating habits before I met my husband. I'd heard about girls dating guys who were in relationships, or even married, but that was never my approach. I also found myself not interested in friendships with these sort of girls. It just seemed like too much trouble. I'll preface this comment with saying that I have a bad habit of picking up strays, even though in the last couple of years, I have backed away from these so-called projects. That was all true until I found myself stuck.
It all went down on a Sunday afternoon over a pedi. You never think anything bad could happen over nail polish, but it did. The worst part is when they have you by the feet, you can't really run. I watched someone who I bearly knew call a guy on repeat only to get voicemail. Not twice, but 20 times. I didn't want to think that someone would actually act this way but it all unraveled beside my soak tub. She was upset that her relationship had no closure and instead of letting go, she was holding on to dear life via text message and voicemail. It was sad really.
I learned something that day. Make sure when going to get a pedi with someone, that the person is A. Sobber, B. More than just someone you say hi to in the office and C. Sane.
Weekly Check-In
I started to write this on Monday, but the day got away from me. It's Wednesday for now, but here's my check in.
Mind
One-word description of the workweek: Busy (I am on dog duty due to Hubs play starting and also editing for my clients and updating the blog)
Books I've finished: I started reading Twilight; yes I am a sucker like everyone else. So far it is pretty good.
News story that stuck with me: Rubber Sidewalks; they are putting them all over town and everyone is complaining about cost.
Body
Workouts this week: I suck. I need to figure out a way to get back in shape. I hate my body like I hate my allergy shots. Time to make a plan and stick with it.
Spirit
What I did for myself: New hair makes me happy. Now working on a life action plan.
Mind
One-word description of the workweek: Busy (I am on dog duty due to Hubs play starting and also editing for my clients and updating the blog)
Books I've finished: I started reading Twilight; yes I am a sucker like everyone else. So far it is pretty good.
News story that stuck with me: Rubber Sidewalks; they are putting them all over town and everyone is complaining about cost.
Body
Workouts this week: I suck. I need to figure out a way to get back in shape. I hate my body like I hate my allergy shots. Time to make a plan and stick with it.
Spirit
What I did for myself: New hair makes me happy. Now working on a life action plan.
July 7, 2009
Weekly Check-In
A day late, a dollar short. Sorry!
Mind
One-word description of the workweek: MIA (Yes, I know it isn't a word, but I have beach brain this week due to a planned vacation at the end of the week)
Books I've finished: What's a book? I need to figure out what I will read at the beach. (see my theme here?) :)
News story that stuck with me: Michael Jackson funeral and CA handing out IOUs instead of tax returns. Both sad and scary since I heard that CA is paying for MJ's funeral cost. (Might not be a smart idea folks!); Also the Gaffney Killer (glad they got him).
Body
Workouts this week: I ran once last week and walked the dogs a few times. Otherwise I need to figure out a workout plan and get on it ASAP.
Spirit
What I did for myself: Pedi/Mani this past weekend was totally needed. Also scheduled a haircut to pamper myself later this week. Can't wait for a new hairstyle!
Mind
One-word description of the workweek: MIA (Yes, I know it isn't a word, but I have beach brain this week due to a planned vacation at the end of the week)
Books I've finished: What's a book? I need to figure out what I will read at the beach. (see my theme here?) :)
News story that stuck with me: Michael Jackson funeral and CA handing out IOUs instead of tax returns. Both sad and scary since I heard that CA is paying for MJ's funeral cost. (Might not be a smart idea folks!); Also the Gaffney Killer (glad they got him).
Body
Workouts this week: I ran once last week and walked the dogs a few times. Otherwise I need to figure out a workout plan and get on it ASAP.
Spirit
What I did for myself: Pedi/Mani this past weekend was totally needed. Also scheduled a haircut to pamper myself later this week. Can't wait for a new hairstyle!
One of Those Days (warning - foul language within)
Everyone has a day where they think they can't. I have been in that boat and sailing for about two weeks now. My photography business started with a bang. I have been able to stay booked and even get clients for upcoming shoots to fill my portfolio like it's nobodies business. The problem is that my full time life keeps getting in the way. Add second guessing myself to the list as well. I am so behind in editing I have no idea where to begin. The stress paralyzes me.
So last night I started working on a timeline to get pictures edited and the blog updated. I know everyone goes through this and I am lucky to have another job that pays the bills, but I worry that I am not giving everything I can to this business. I worry that like the small business statistic quotes, I'll be out of business before I even get it off the ground.
This morning I found a tweet about Ten Solutions To Running a Good Business. Here's the last bit of advice it offered:
Limit your time with nay-sayers and doom & gloomers. They are not productive. Stay on point and do not let anyone tell you that it is impossible or that it can’t be done or that you are wasting your time.
That, gentle reader, is bullshit.
Keep yourself motivated by creating new things and being busy. A person who is busy cannot make time to be depressed. Depression is for those going nowhere (clinical depression is a disease that should be treated… I am referring to people who are always negative and on a mission to bring you down.
They are everywhere. Everywhere! Shut them out.
Don’t discuss what you don’t have, frame your language and your efforts toward what you do have. Stay focused on the essentials of your business and your art: making pictures and showing them to people.
Look… there are always going to be challenging times. Some more than others. Refuse to be brought down to the failure group… the hopeless tribe of “it’s all over… whine whine whine.”
After reading this a few times and then about 100 more times, I decided that I need to stay in the present and do something about it. Baby steps are what I need to focus on. I am learning that business, like my life, is all about patience. If I remember to enjoy the little moments, the rest of the pieces will fall into place. So no, I am not giving up, but I think it is time to put some sweat and stop all the tears. It can happen and it will, I just have to believe it so.
So last night I started working on a timeline to get pictures edited and the blog updated. I know everyone goes through this and I am lucky to have another job that pays the bills, but I worry that I am not giving everything I can to this business. I worry that like the small business statistic quotes, I'll be out of business before I even get it off the ground.
This morning I found a tweet about Ten Solutions To Running a Good Business. Here's the last bit of advice it offered:
Limit your time with nay-sayers and doom & gloomers. They are not productive. Stay on point and do not let anyone tell you that it is impossible or that it can’t be done or that you are wasting your time.
That, gentle reader, is bullshit.
Keep yourself motivated by creating new things and being busy. A person who is busy cannot make time to be depressed. Depression is for those going nowhere (clinical depression is a disease that should be treated… I am referring to people who are always negative and on a mission to bring you down.
They are everywhere. Everywhere! Shut them out.
Don’t discuss what you don’t have, frame your language and your efforts toward what you do have. Stay focused on the essentials of your business and your art: making pictures and showing them to people.
Look… there are always going to be challenging times. Some more than others. Refuse to be brought down to the failure group… the hopeless tribe of “it’s all over… whine whine whine.”
After reading this a few times and then about 100 more times, I decided that I need to stay in the present and do something about it. Baby steps are what I need to focus on. I am learning that business, like my life, is all about patience. If I remember to enjoy the little moments, the rest of the pieces will fall into place. So no, I am not giving up, but I think it is time to put some sweat and stop all the tears. It can happen and it will, I just have to believe it so.
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