My mind is spinning and spring is in full force today. This past week was quite the whirlwind and while things are really picking up, I am totally all over the place. Last week before Marc left for the WOMMA conference in Miami, we were discussing the fact that it’s due time that I start really making an attempt to make money. It’s not that I haven’t been looking for a job, but right now there really aren’t many jobs out there, especially for out of work headhunters. Sigh. So, with my bath and beauty products biz I struggled, and with my photography, I struggled, and my doctor was telling me that I should perhaps try babysitting as I need off the books work in order to supplement my unemployment. I was kind of into the idea, but really not. I mean, it can be easy money, and I do love kids, but I HATE promoting and selling myself. It’s something I struggle with, because I just kind of want the job to come to me. Anyway, I had an open mind, whatever.  Hung out with John afterwards and we really want to try and get something going even though we are not sure what it may be quite yet. Unfortunately, we spent too much time catching up that we didn’t get around to talking business.  Thursday, Florence and I were talking and for a while, we’ve been discussing gigs together. Then a bright light came over us and we both realized that we should open a photo studio together. She has an actual studio in the house, and I have a lot of event experience. This vision quickly is becoming a reality as the bride that was referred to me by Beth contacted me on Saturday and we had to quickly get a contract together, and a name, etc. I was pretty difficult, and I realized that, wow, I am a very stubborn person to work with. We also came to a solution for the project manager that Jesse needs - I can totally answer phones and do all that work, in addition to the social media maintenance that we were talking about briefly. Looks like Jesse has a client who signed on, and I will be working very soon. Yay! Cash flow.  I also saw Jackie on Friday and it was really good to meet up with her in Queens. She picked up Stakelets because it seems like her neighborhood is the only place on earth that carries them.  I just found out that my friend Sara may be coming to NY next month and I am totally excited. I miss her tons!  Back to the photo stuff - we did book the gig, and we are very excited. Today we are getting together after my appointment and are going to get our website selected and choose images for the site. Lots of work. And I am sure Jesse needs to also talk to me about his client thingy. Working is good. Flex working is better! Tree blossom vintage (via snuffehar)

My mind is spinning and spring is in full force today. This past week was quite the whirlwind and while things are really picking up, I am totally all over the place. Last week before Marc left for the WOMMA conference in Miami, we were discussing the fact that it’s due time that I start really making an attempt to make money. It’s not that I haven’t been looking for a job, but right now there really aren’t many jobs out there, especially for out of work headhunters. Sigh. So, with my bath and beauty products biz I struggled, and with my photography, I struggled, and my doctor was telling me that I should perhaps try babysitting as I need off the books work in order to supplement my unemployment.

I was kind of into the idea, but really not. I mean, it can be easy money, and I do love kids, but I HATE promoting and selling myself. It’s something I struggle with, because I just kind of want the job to come to me. Anyway, I had an open mind, whatever. 

Hung out with John afterwards and we really want to try and get something going even though we are not sure what it may be quite yet. Unfortunately, we spent too much time catching up that we didn’t get around to talking business. 

Thursday, Florence and I were talking and for a while, we’ve been discussing gigs together. Then a bright light came over us and we both realized that we should open a photo studio together. She has an actual studio in the house, and I have a lot of event experience. This vision quickly is becoming a reality as the bride that was referred to me by Beth contacted me on Saturday and we had to quickly get a contract together, and a name, etc. I was pretty difficult, and I realized that, wow, I am a very stubborn person to work with. We also came to a solution for the project manager that Jesse needs - I can totally answer phones and do all that work, in addition to the social media maintenance that we were talking about briefly. Looks like Jesse has a client who signed on, and I will be working very soon. Yay! Cash flow. 

I also saw Jackie on Friday and it was really good to meet up with her in Queens. She picked up Stakelets because it seems like her neighborhood is the only place on earth that carries them. 

I just found out that my friend Sara may be coming to NY next month and I am totally excited. I miss her tons! 

Back to the photo stuff - we did book the gig, and we are very excited. Today we are getting together after my appointment and are going to get our website selected and choose images for the site. Lots of work. And I am sure Jesse needs to also talk to me about his client thingy.

Working is good. Flex working is better!

Tree blossom vintage (via snuffehar)

May 20, 2009  

My MacBook has randomly been shutting off. Grrrrr. via www.digibarn.com

My MacBook has randomly been shutting off. Grrrrr.

via www.digibarn.com

May 9, 2009  

Just got home from going to the tennis courts with Marc. We are so going to work out this way! I am exhausted, but feel a bit of an adrenaline rush.  via www.adclassix.com

Just got home from going to the tennis courts with Marc. We are so going to work out this way! I am exhausted, but feel a bit of an adrenaline rush. 

via www.adclassix.com

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Animal Babies (via Calsidyrose)

Animal Babies (via Calsidyrose)

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The clouds and the rain seemed to be endless this week. Glimmers of hope in the form of sun came, only to have the sky darken and downpour. This week was a bit productive, I’ve been blogging on CultureBrat a bunch, hopefully that will lead to paid assignments. Also working on my bath and beauty stuff - working on labels for the packaging. That part is NOT fun. Designing is not very easy, and I really don’t like working in Illustrator. Went to the therapist on Thursday, thankfully she’s not talking about freezing eggs and babies again, because that really made me feel uncomfortable. We are not ready. Period. And I’m not going to mess with Mother Nature for sure - we are totally cool with adopting if I can’t naturally carry. You see, I don’t want fertility treatments or anything like that - it’s alright for other folks, but I don’t like messing with mother nature and putting my body through hell. So this week we talked more about how I feel guilty that I am not doing a traditional job search and the focus was on my ADHD entirely. She was saying that I am better off living a freelance life and working for myself instead of the traditional 9 to 5 grind. Also suggested that I volunteer just to get out of the house and break up the at-home routine. I agree. Looking into all that right now. Yesterday, I saw my Dad and it was good. His birthday was last Sunday, and since I don’t see too much of my parents, it was definitely a good thing that he came out here to see me. We went out for breakfast, drove out east and stopped off at Briermiere on the way back. I resisted the urge to buy anything.  When I got back, I met up with Florence and went to the garden center. I also met her Mom, who reminds me a lot of my mother. I guess most Jewish moms are similar. Anyway, the place we went to was HUGE. I bought a fraction of what they bought, but I am happy. My mailbox will have some pretty flowers. It’s grey out today, so that means optimal planting weather. That will be my workout.   Marigolds & Cute Girl (via Calsidyrose)

The clouds and the rain seemed to be endless this week. Glimmers of hope in the form of sun came, only to have the sky darken and downpour. This week was a bit productive, I’ve been blogging on CultureBrat a bunch, hopefully that will lead to paid assignments. Also working on my bath and beauty stuff - working on labels for the packaging. That part is NOT fun. Designing is not very easy, and I really don’t like working in Illustrator.

Went to the therapist on Thursday, thankfully she’s not talking about freezing eggs and babies again, because that really made me feel uncomfortable. We are not ready. Period. And I’m not going to mess with Mother Nature for sure - we are totally cool with adopting if I can’t naturally carry. You see, I don’t want fertility treatments or anything like that - it’s alright for other folks, but I don’t like messing with mother nature and putting my body through hell. So this week we talked more about how I feel guilty that I am not doing a traditional job search and the focus was on my ADHD entirely. She was saying that I am better off living a freelance life and working for myself instead of the traditional 9 to 5 grind. Also suggested that I volunteer just to get out of the house and break up the at-home routine. I agree. Looking into all that right now.

Yesterday, I saw my Dad and it was good. His birthday was last Sunday, and since I don’t see too much of my parents, it was definitely a good thing that he came out here to see me. We went out for breakfast, drove out east and stopped off at Briermiere on the way back. I resisted the urge to buy anything. 

When I got back, I met up with Florence and went to the garden center. I also met her Mom, who reminds me a lot of my mother. I guess most Jewish moms are similar. Anyway, the place we went to was HUGE. I bought a fraction of what they bought, but I am happy. My mailbox will have some pretty flowers. It’s grey out today, so that means optimal planting weather. That will be my workout.

 

Marigolds & Cute Girl (via Calsidyrose)

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I am designing labels for my lip balms, etc. Wow. It is very hard. Much harder than I could ever imagine. Packaging is no joke. But look at what I came across….. Bonnie Maid Lime Rickey (via Neato Coolville)

I am designing labels for my lip balms, etc. Wow. It is very hard. Much harder than I could ever imagine. Packaging is no joke. But look at what I came across…..

Bonnie Maid Lime Rickey (via Neato Coolville)

May 2, 2009  

The Fun of Making Friends (1950) (via lessmxgold)

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It sucks when friends drift apart especially when nothing really happens that serves as a catalyst. Sure, a newfound relationship can change things, but when you consider someone to be just as pivotal in your life as family, it feels a bit odd and awkward the more time passes. I still consider this person to be a friend, but that dynamic of the “good old days” is gone. After making multiple Facebook friend requests, emailing, et cetera, I find that I have very well done as much as I could at this point. Yes, I received a response, but it kind of sucks that friend requests go unanswered, validating the fact of the matter: I am part of this person’s past, and will not be in their future.  I will always have fond memories, but for now, all signals are pointing to let go. Fifteen years pass so quickly, and I have recently come to the conclusion that quality overrules quantity every single time.  via store.royalenfieldusa.com

It sucks when friends drift apart especially when nothing really happens that serves as a catalyst. Sure, a newfound relationship can change things, but when you consider someone to be just as pivotal in your life as family, it feels a bit odd and awkward the more time passes. I still consider this person to be a friend, but that dynamic of the “good old days” is gone. After making multiple Facebook friend requests, emailing, et cetera, I find that I have very well done as much as I could at this point. Yes, I received a response, but it kind of sucks that friend requests go unanswered, validating the fact of the matter: I am part of this person’s past, and will not be in their future. 

I will always have fond memories, but for now, all signals are pointing to let go. Fifteen years pass so quickly, and I have recently come to the conclusion that quality overrules quantity every single time. 

via store.royalenfieldusa.com

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via farm3.static.flickr.com

May 1, 2009  

Even the Doctor celebrates May Day with a dance around the maypole!

Doctor Who - The Daemons - May Pole Dance (via noisyheart)

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