The past week I've spent countless hours on my computer. Because this is what I've been working on:
My new event-planning business! I'm so excited about it! Even though I have two business degrees, there's still a lot for me to learn 'on-the-job'. So I'm asking my followers (even those of you who anonymously follow!) please check out the website and follow 5-9 Events on facebook.
Much prayer and good vibes requested on this new endeavor!!!
P.S. I have to say thank you to my graphic designer, Desi Design, for my great new logo. Check out her great work here!
Since Mother's Day is next week, I thought I'd put together a wish list fo what I'd love to get. Now, I understand that my child is barely a year old and probably won't be headed out to the stores to shop for me this week. BUT, everytime my birthday/Christmas/other occasion comes up and family/friends ask me what I want I can never think of anything. So really, I'm putting this list together as a resource should anyone want to buy me something. (hint, hint, husband ;) iPod - because, it's 2011. It's just time.iPad - I actually want this for business purposes. I would love to use it when meeting with vendors or clients, and I'm sure there are/will-soon-be plenty of event planning apps available.Flip camera - I also want this for my business, but I won't tell you how I'd use it, because I've yet to see other event planners do want I plan to do.Pedicure - I normally do my own feet because 1 - I'm cheap and 2 - I don't particularly like people to touch my feet. But I got one last year a week before I had Eva, because logistically I just couldn't do it! And I finally understood why people pay a professional. My feet were baby soft for weeks. Victoria's Secret Gift card - once I'm done nursing (hopefully in the next few weeks!) I NEED to get new bras.MAC gift card - I need new foundation. That stuff is NOT cheap.That's it for now. But I may add to it if I think of more...
Ugh. I have got to get myself together. In multiple aspects.
1. Over the past couple years I have collected an assortment of crafting items like scrapbook paper, glue gun, acrylic paint and brushes, etc. They were all purchased with a specific project in mind, and of course I have leftovers and would never throw them out - that's so wasteful! But now, I have two shelves in our linen/storage closet that are a complete mess full of random crafting stuff. I need to get it sorted and put in an organized container, because it is really annoying me.2. I also have slacked on organizing our finances/bills since I moved. I DID file our taxes however, and was pleasantly surprised to find that we're getting a sizable return this year. Birthing a child definitely has it's benefits ;) But, back to what I was saying. Our bills are unorganized and right now there are about 3 that are past due. Eeek! I need to get it together.3. And finally - probably most importantly right now. I have soooooooooo many ideas about how to go about putting my business together. But they are all in my head. In a scatterbrained fashion. I need to get a planner to write some of this stuff down. Because having all these ideas in my head only leads to one thing - eventually some WILL get forgotten/put off/confused etc. So please pray for me as I attempt to get my life in order!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!:)P.S. If you have any organization tips for me, feel free to post a comment! I don't have to do all the talking here, you know!
I mentioned in an earlier post my desire to start my own event-planning company. Well, after talking with my husband I've decided it's now or never. I made a promise to myself to get my business up and running before my 30th birthday. I turned 27 in October and realized I can't keep putting it off. If I don't try, I'll always wonder what if - so now's the time!For now, I'm just putting myself out there to locals. I want to build up my portfolio a bit before we move to our permanent duty station this summer. I know this may sound crazy, but I actually think I want to specialize in kids' parties/events. I've been looking at all these blogs with ideas for Eva's birthday and there is no limit with what you can do for little kiddos. Now, I am not a supporter of extreme extravagance displayed on shows like My Super Sweet Sixteen and the new Outrageous Kid Parties. Although I would be fortunate from a business standpoint to ever have clients with that kind of spending power - the thought of it just churns my stomach.I hope to chronicle my foray in entrepreneurship here on the bliggity blog. Here goes nothing!
