For my upcoming business venture I've been thinking about just about every aspect that I can from packaging to cost in hopes that I don't have to make too many mistakes along the way. For a little while I thought it would be kind of neat to get an epson receipt printer to make things look a little more professional as well as save some paper since the alternative is computer print outs. That really does take a lot of paper unless I can figure out how to design something smaller. I've really never used a printer for any kind of projects mostly out of fear of wasting paper so I don't even really know how to do it either. LOL This is always how I end up learning things, eventually I just end up having to do it and although it's frustrating it's one more notch in my belt I guess. It's a good thing that I have friends who do the things I don't.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Room Redo
My son really wants to redecorate the room where he plays video games. It's supposed to be a family room for us but it's probably one of the most poorly designed areas I've seen. If it were up to him he'd install home theater seating with one of those projection TVs that covers an entire wall and stuff. LOL At the least I'd like to get him some new seating though. Right now things are just a mish-mash of items that we've never gotten rid of and it's pretty icky to sit in there...which is why we don't. It is a great room for working out since it's always cold down there but other than that I don't know anyone who would enjoy it. I wish the person who put that in there would have put a little more consideration into it.
Prose Pro
I know a few people that are freelance writers and I've considered it (lightly) but I'm not sure it's for me. Some of them make some really good money and have told me to give it a shot but they have kids that are older than my youngest and I'm not sure I have enough quality time to sit and work. I'm always looking for the jobs that will allow for distractions and noise so needless to say those are far and few. Most of the jobs that you can work from home require a considerable amount of quiet and that's a luxury around here now. I don't think I have the confidence for that kind of work anyway. I know my English and grammar are lacking and I don't remember half of what I was once taught. The extra money would be pretty darn awesome though!
Camera Ready
My camera died on me last year and I haven't replaced it yet because I can't figure out which one to buy. It seems like my old one went though batteries like crazy and I always had to carry a spare set because each time I went to use it I ended up needing to replace them. Talk about annoying! Mine was old according to today's standards but I haven't found anything comparing battery life on cameras. I wish I could find something about it since I'll need a one within the next couple months. If you have a brand or model that you would recommend please share because I'm totally at a loss.
Accidental Success
I was so sad to hear last week that my friend's brother got in an accident. He rides a Harley so it was super scary. Motorcycles freak me out because you never really know how bad or how far you're going to be thrown if you collide with something. My uncle had one when he was young and ended up going almost a whole block after flying over a couple of cars. I think they're pretty awesome but some people aren't careful whether they're riding or driving along a biker. So anyway he was contacted by a pleasanton motorcycle accident attorney and found out that he may be able to come out with a good sum of money. He's okay but it obviously could have been a lot worse. Now he's excited as if he won a lottery. Um, I probably would be too but what a way to "win" huh? LOL
Busy, Busy!
So I did end up making good on the promise to myself and January was a very productive month. This month has had more downs than ups and my head has been in the toilet, literally. Potty training is SO not fun especially when the kid is in the "no" stage. LOL! Outside of that I've been trying to keep up with a number of different things and entertaining some new ideas. And then there's taxes...which I still need to file. I think that it's like my Christmas gift because every year I'm excited to find out how much I can recover after the holidays. LOL This year I'm incredibly happy and know that as long as I do things wisely things are really going to work out well.
V-Day 2010
I've never been big on Valentine's Day and many people have probably looked at me and said well that's because she never gets anything. That in itself is true but that's because I never want anything. LOL I've always thought of it as a "Hallmark holiday" where there really is no purpose other than spending money and trying to get something better than your friends had to show that some one "loves" you more. Granted it might be nice to get a small something and yes, I do enjoy my chocolates but I really don't think there's a need for just one day per year to show you're appreciation of those you care about. It could be any day of the year, holiday or not, and really that's how I think it should be. Besides, my surprise diamonds came on Christmas Day in a heart shaped box...I'm fine with candy any time.