From Past to Present

These days have been filled with lots of moments that I will remember for a long time. I am presently in a serious relationship with my boyfriend, Danny, and we have been together since August of 2008. We have had our small ups and downs but nothing crazy. Something I am not used to. Lets just say I have had my fair share of relationship bullshit in the past and find it refreshing to be a part of one that is calm and collected. Danny and I are very much alike and only differ when it comes to our personalities. But all in all we compliment each other and have been very happy since we've met.

This past week we took our second trip together that was long overdue. We took a 9 hour road trip and traveled up to Maine toward the Acadia region. Our dog, Olive, hopped on board and joined us for what seemed to be our first "family" vacation. We rented a 2 bedroom cottage out on Mount Desert Island and had a week to relax and enjoy the surrounding beauty. Visiting Maine has always been a deam of mine and both Danny and I were so excited to finally go. It was such a difference from our first trip to Atlanta back in September of 2008. Not to say our time there wasn't fun, it was. However, we only had 3 days there so trying to pack in things to do got a little hectic. Nevertheless, it is a memory that will not be forgotten. Maine, in comparison, was ideally what we both needed. To be far away from home, have nothing to do and see captivating views everywhere you look was the perfect getaway.

So now that we are back home we pick up where we left off. Danny is back to his full time job and I am once again all over the place. Freelancing is always how I saw myself working but sometimes it can be stressful. If you don't create a schedule for yourself the day can get wacky. Don't get me wrong, I love working from home, but with Olive barking and wanting to play every minute and people calling and emailing me at the same time I just want to pull my hair out! Its in these moments that I have to remember to breathe and take a step back.

I currently am working on two projects that I hope to finish up this week, if not than next. A new big project for The Public Safety Group came my way and I plan to start this week. My uncle hooked me up with that one. And there are a couple of clients that I do continuous work for. I also am the designer for Petiite Picasso so I go there about once a week to scan orders and work and do the rest from home. I love having an open schedule but its not as open as some people think. I don't just sit on my ass all day twirling my hair. Although, twirling my hair is a habit of mine I am usually working on projects as well as other things in between. I am just as busy as the next person. The only difference is I am not on a 9-5 time clock. Thank God! That is not me....at all.

I would like to do more with my time in the next coming months. I know, I know, I was just complaining about being so busy. Well, I really feel the need to involve myself in the arts a little more. Whether its going to a show or museum, a concert or just taking a day to photograph. When I was in school I was immersed in art and design...all aspects. I miss that. So I will make it a point to be more involved. That is my first mission. Second mission to focus on getting my business, Scribbles and Doodles, more exposure. I am very disappointed with how it has turned out so far and I think that if I just advertise more and maybe reinvent the website it can more successful. I do have a third mission but lets just save that one for later. I don't want to put too much on my plate. I think I will be busy enough!