Designers Daily Journal 9/12/07

Ok, so I sort of dropped the ball with the blog for a few days. Here's the catch up. Thursday evening the people I thought were going to hire me decided to cancel our Friday shopping trip because they saw a model done by another designer and wanted to meet with her. This was fine because I had to fit them in on Friday to begin with. So on Friday I got ready for our family trip to Orlando for the Rock the Universe Christian Concerts at Universal Studios. We played all weekend in Orlando because it was my birthday and this is what we do for my "national holiday" as I told the kids. Monday I had blinds installed at a condo I finished up earlier in the year and I also met with the tile guy and the plumber at the "never ending job" I am currently trying to wrap up. I dont like the little straggly things that happen at the end of a job because I have to put so much of my time into it and the clients dont really want to pay for that time since in their minds the job is done. So, I took care of some small items then had to come back the next day to meet the electrician to hang the new chandelier. Found out that my usual electrician has a serious medical condition that came up over the weekend so he's laid up - I really hope he gets better because I've been working with him for four years and he's the best and I would feel horrible if something happened to him. I also learned that one of the contractors I'm working with lost his father to a motorcycle accident. They were very close and we are praying for his family as well.
Today I met with my artist friend to discuss the artwork for an upcoming condo remodel. I love being able to customize the artwork and she has great prices. The clients will get a unique piece and yet pay only what they would pay for mass-produced art. I'm really excited about the art that I chose. Next it was on the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon, the first one Ive been to and it had at least 200 people. I am really enjoying this group. Afterwards I stopped at Chasen Ried because one of the owners asked if I was interested in a job there, not knowing that I had my own business, but I like to introduce myself to people in the industry regardless if we can work together now or not. Turns out they needed a designer and I happen to know of one that is looking for a job. Then I finished the day with my evening Spanish class. Who knows I could be speaking Spanish - in 5 years! It seems overwhelming! But I will get it - eventually. Tomorrow I have my first Sarasota Association of Realtors event and am looking forward to making new contacts.