Well, the kids were home today for another snow/ icw day!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luck ducks only went to school 2 days this week. I am hoping that they do not have to extend the school year, ugh.
I was kinda bummed last night went we got the call @ 9pm saying that the schools were closed. I had today mapped out. I was going to head to the craft store (one of my favorite places) and then to the mall to find an interview outfit/suit. Yep, fans of Harmony, I have an interview on Wednesday of next week with a confection company (yeah!). I also had an interview last Friday with another local food company. I will be back to developing new products in no time. Honestly, I did not think that things would be moving this fast but heyI am not complaining.
Did not accomplish much today, just hung out with the kids and watched musicals. From Annie, to Grease to Hairspray, my day was full of singin' and dancin' .
Would have been nice if Chaka were home to enjoy the festivities but my baby is working his tail off. I am so happy for him b/c he loves his job and his boss loves him.
Anywho, I did not want to be a stanger. We just got back from gymnastics practice and I had a second to myself.
Have a good nite and stay warm and safe....we slid most of the way home b/c the roads are now covered with ice so be careful. Catch ya mañana
Friday, February 22, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
JUST CHILLIN' (literally)
Well, folks, this week has been full of nothing but ingredient ordering, cupcake tree/ tower shopping and being at home with the kids (they were off Monday and today was their 5th snow day). A wamer climate is looking really apealing right now.
Here is an update on Harmony:
For now Harmony is a thriving home based cottage bakery. The storefront has been put on hold. We simple have not been able to find an affordable space or the support to get things up and running. I have also done some major soul searching over the past month and a half. I have had moments where I have said "I can do this" and then I have had moment where I have said "now is not the time, you have a new baby(now 10 months), you have just reached the peak of your professional career and your family's financial future needs you to work, I also kinda miss working in the food industry (shhhh don't tell)!" BUT THIS IS YOUR DREAM !!! you say. Yes, it"our" dream and it will be realized.
I have always been a big dreamer and achiever which is why I must defer this dream for now. I gotta do HARMONY right. It is just not enough to get the doors open, it has to be done right and on my terms. I feel very passionate about being "great". Everything that I have ever done has been done on my terms and I have to do this on my terms.
So what next..........
Continue to grow Harmony on a part-time basis pushing special events and weddings.
Hit the farmers marekt circuit this April to October.
Land a few business accounts
Continue to network and get the word out about my services (no one is offering over 20 varieites of cupcakes to clients in the Nasty Natti)
So that is the plan. It could change as things develop..........
Also, I have started looking for a JOB is corporate America again. I know, I hear the gasps. But hey we gotta pay the bills. We budgeted for me to be home for a year and take a stab at my dream and be home with Z-man. I am so grateful for this time b/c my other 2 babies were in daycare at 6 weeks and this KILLED me. It is b/c of our planning and teamwork that we could afford for me to be home. But hey the bank account is dwindling and I am about 2 months away from hitting (my panic button- Chaka is a beans, rice and card board box kinda guy - I am NOT). We also have a huge chunk in the Harmony fund that will continue to grow (thanks dad!)
So fans of Harmony, what do you think? I am not selling out or giving up. A girls got to do what a girls got to do. I have learned so much and, in a way, I am so much wiser, stronger, and happier than I was this time last year. I have a solid business plan, a great business coach and a huge network of folks that have kept the orders coming. I also have events booked in March, April and May so I am here to stay.
Will I conitnue to blog, ummmmm yep, maybe not everyday but at least once or twice a week! Harmony is still alive - we are an LLC with a tax id and I am still taking orders!
Well, I am out for now. Keep the support coming......this is all apart of the journey.....thanks for sharing this part with me........I look forward to sharing the next chapter with you.
Peace
Here is an update on Harmony:
For now Harmony is a thriving home based cottage bakery. The storefront has been put on hold. We simple have not been able to find an affordable space or the support to get things up and running. I have also done some major soul searching over the past month and a half. I have had moments where I have said "I can do this" and then I have had moment where I have said "now is not the time, you have a new baby(now 10 months), you have just reached the peak of your professional career and your family's financial future needs you to work, I also kinda miss working in the food industry (shhhh don't tell)!" BUT THIS IS YOUR DREAM !!! you say. Yes, it"our" dream and it will be realized.
I have always been a big dreamer and achiever which is why I must defer this dream for now. I gotta do HARMONY right. It is just not enough to get the doors open, it has to be done right and on my terms. I feel very passionate about being "great". Everything that I have ever done has been done on my terms and I have to do this on my terms.
So what next..........
Continue to grow Harmony on a part-time basis pushing special events and weddings.
Hit the farmers marekt circuit this April to October.
Land a few business accounts
Continue to network and get the word out about my services (no one is offering over 20 varieites of cupcakes to clients in the Nasty Natti)
So that is the plan. It could change as things develop..........
Also, I have started looking for a JOB is corporate America again. I know, I hear the gasps. But hey we gotta pay the bills. We budgeted for me to be home for a year and take a stab at my dream and be home with Z-man. I am so grateful for this time b/c my other 2 babies were in daycare at 6 weeks and this KILLED me. It is b/c of our planning and teamwork that we could afford for me to be home. But hey the bank account is dwindling and I am about 2 months away from hitting (my panic button- Chaka is a beans, rice and card board box kinda guy - I am NOT). We also have a huge chunk in the Harmony fund that will continue to grow (thanks dad!)
So fans of Harmony, what do you think? I am not selling out or giving up. A girls got to do what a girls got to do. I have learned so much and, in a way, I am so much wiser, stronger, and happier than I was this time last year. I have a solid business plan, a great business coach and a huge network of folks that have kept the orders coming. I also have events booked in March, April and May so I am here to stay.
Will I conitnue to blog, ummmmm yep, maybe not everyday but at least once or twice a week! Harmony is still alive - we are an LLC with a tax id and I am still taking orders!
Well, I am out for now. Keep the support coming......this is all apart of the journey.....thanks for sharing this part with me........I look forward to sharing the next chapter with you.
Peace
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