Life Throws a Curveball Sometimes

Well, first of all I wish to apologize for not posting anything since August of last year. Blogging is still new to me.

I'm so sorry, will you please forgive me?

But, hey, it's a new year. We can all start new. At least, that's what they tell us, right? I mean, how many times have you heard "New Year, New You?" For me, the month of January, or at least the first week or two of January is better themed as "New Year, So What?"

So...this year might actually prove to be the beginning of a new chapter in my life. There's a saying in the world of entrepreneurship, "don't quit your day job." It's actually really good advice for anyone who wants to start a business and doesn't have a lot of extra money around to fund it.

Well, I did not quit my day job. My day job quit on me. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the curveball that life (or karma, or the universe) has thrown my way. I went into my job one morning last month and I was told to gather my things and leave my key at the desk.

No, tell me how you really feel

Shocking? You betcha. Now, I'm not here to rant about a former employer and get defensive or start pointing fingers. What happened has happened and there's no point looking back. I have often told people that the best revenge is living well. I guess it's time for the physician to heal thyself.

I didn't realize it until this morning that today marks 30 days of my, let's just call it my "extended Christmas vacation." We have made it a month and that is good reason to celebrate! Thanks again to so many people who have helped in the past 30 days.

Plans have changed. I originally planned on using my allotted vacation time from my day job to keep the household running while I was off adventuring in Thailand, searching far and wide to buy some inventory and bring it back here to sell. Since I have already bought the plane ticket I might as well use it.

I'm still going to travel this March and make connections with manufacturers and sourcing agents. I'm also going to buy some home decor items and custom artwork to begin my business, but I'm just going to have to adjust some plans and make a few sacrifices...like switching from first class to just business class for the flight. Just kidding, flying coach will be just fine.

I love it when a plan comes together

Here's what I have in mind for the meantime. I used to paint for a living. I like to paint. No, that's not right. I'm passionate about painting. I'm so passionate about painting that my wife compares me to Hank Hill (the fictional cartoon character from King of the Hill) that I love paint as much as Hank Hill loves propane and propane accessories. Look it up, it's a true story.

I'm also pretty good at painting. And the best part is that I'm cheap...compared to the other guys. If anyone out there is looking to paint a bedroom or bathroom I am the man you want to hire. If you are tired of your existing paint on the wall, or if you want to spice it up a bit, or if you want to paint but have no idea what to paint it...once again, I am the man you want to hire. Just contact me and I can give you a quote. I can also help you pick your color. After all, I am a designer, too.

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So it truly is a new start. God's delays are not His denials. We shall celebrate each success and learn from each failure. Here's to the beginning of small business ownership!