I am so busy. Busy busy. I can’t even think straight from all the commotion and lack of sleep. I have no reason to complain–I’m keeping so busy because my business is taking off, and because I’m getting married. It’s all great stuff, but I’m starting to feel the stress.
Yesterday I booked two weddings, which is fantastic. I did two portrait shoots in the last couple days. Business is great. Really I am thrilled with the speed at which I have made a name for myself here in Colorado Springs.
A successful home business means LOTS of work, though. Yesterday I worked from 10am to 3am. I ate lunch and dinner at my desk. When I finally got to bed, I lay there for two hours, rolling through my mental to-do lists…. Send client packages, order bridesmaid gifts, create wedding programs, return client phone calls, send music requests to the DJ, send signed contracts to clients, pay the photographer and hotel, finalize guests’ hotel reservations, reserve pet sitters, design DVD jewel case, create the guestbook, reserve honeymoon hotels and flights… the list goes on and on, and bounced around inside my head during the hours of 3am to 5am.
At 7am today, I had to get up to take Ally to the vet. With only two hours of sleep, I felt almost intoxicated. I probably wasn’t in any shape to drive, but I got her there safely. I crash drive into anything until I got home and drove into the back wall of our garage. Not too bad, considering.
I tried to go back to sleep for a quick nap, but the to-do list came back on repeat play inside my head. I got up and got to work.
Tomorrow morning I leave for a long weekend in DC. The girls are having a bachelorette party for me, which should be excellent. I’m not feeling very festive right now, though, and I can’t help but think that I need those four days to get stuff done. I hope some time at home with family and friends will help to wash away some of the stress.
Stay tuned for bachelorette party updates. Should be interesting.
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i had no idea … would have at least donated to the bachelorette cause! You still have paypal? I may just do that!
And if you need anyone to help you with stuff … delegate! Let me know if you need research/phone calls or something done this weekend that I can do for you so you can ENJOY!
LOL @ your icon.
man, you really are busy. i’m sure you’ll get through it ok! i hope you do have fun at your party.
Have you thought about keeping a pen and notebook by your bed? If you write down what comes to you in the middle of the night, it might help you sleep since you’ll know you’ve written it down.
Okay… you either have to get some sleep or get used to having psychotic episodes…lol….(big smile).
I’m glad everything is going well. Just get some sleep…
Hugs,
Mickey
sounds like you are handling it well, have a great time in DC!
remember to breathe. it’s good for ya.
Just remember that at the end of the day you are going to be married to the man you love and that is the most important thing. Everything else is details, and if they go wrong- don’t let them upset you.
Love is the most important thing
Everything will be fine.
::hug::
You know, if business gets so good you can’t handle it all, you can always take things to the next level by hiring somebody… more help means more time to do stuff which means more clients you can take on, etc, until the business grows past the point of being a ‘home business’.
And (though I really really really hate to suggest it before I hire you for our wedding)… you could always raise your prices, getting you the same income for less time spent – I think hiring someone’s a better option!
. Regardless, I have to say that using LJ was a brilliant move for establishing yourself
Speaking of hiring you, we would like to do our engagement photos in a few weeks. I’m thinking we’ll be down in the Springs the weekend after this coming one or the weekend after that. Let me know when works best for you and hopefully we can set something up.
just don’t do like I try to do and drink a beverage of some sort and breathe at the exact same time
Hi Lisa! Thanks so much for offering to help out! I don’t know what I could delegate, unfortunately, but if I think of anything, I’ll let you know. Thanks!
Do you want to go explore Adams Morgan with us Saturday night? We’re starting at Perry’s and then bar-hopping. It would be great to see you! Maybe some of the other LJ girls might want to come along.
I love your icon, too! You look so pretty in it.
The party should be great! I can’t believe it’s already bachelorette party weekend. Time has just slipped by.
That’s a great idea, and I think I’ll do that tonight, just in case!
lol… I started to lose my mind a bit today! After the lack of sleep, and then the skunk infestation, I couldn’t form a coherent sentence. I need to go to bed!
Thanks! I am really looking forward to it!
That is so true, and I appreciate the reminder! It’s so easy to get overwhelmed, but I really should relax and enjoy this time.
I love your icon!
So far I think my business is going at a great rate, and I’d be able to keep up just fine if it weren’t for the simultaneous wedding planning. Hopefully things will settle down after the summer is over. I have to agree that LJ was a great way to market myself! It has been a lot of fun, too.
I would love to do your engagement portraits. It will be so much fun! This summer is pretty crazy for me, though, with our wedding coming up so soon, but feel free to email me at [email protected], and we can try to find a time that works for all of us. Thanks!
yeah you do… have some good sleep…
hugs
I just may! What’s your cell number? email me at my regular address.
Also, given the news with what’s happened this morning in London … please keep us posted on how your almost-family is. ((hugs))