First 90 Days

It has truly been an interesting adventure starting/building the business over the past 90 days. I am pleased that we now have business cards, stationery, quickbooks, invoices, 1 project completed, 1 booked for August, a couple in conversation, and now a website. Woo hoo. You can check it out at www.leftexitllc.com

I am really enjoying my more flexible life. I feel like I am connecting more with the kids and have a better sense of what's going on in my life. It's funny how I have created a new "routine". When Alan decided to work from home this morning I was like, "whoa, what do I do now?" He was very respectful that I had a client call and had things to do. If anything I think he has an appreciation that I actually work and not just work out, do the rosary, and volunteer at Ascension! It's funny how I still feel to dress in my uniform (solid color short with khaki pants or shorts), put on makeup, and go somewhere to work for part of the day. I am an expert at finding free internet locations in the greater Oak Park area. Even when I was in Ohio this week with the kids I was able to pickup a free IHOP connection at Starbucks. God Bless Ohio. I am also obsessed with eliminating everyday expenses like switching from a big garbage can to a smaller one ($2/mo), finding coupons on the internet, using the back of paper for the printer unless it is for a client, negotiating a lower cable rate, actually cooking, etc. I know it's not a lot but I feel it's some contribution to offset the loss of a stable salary.

So, I don't have the financial security I had 90 days ago. I hope my accountant agrees with what I consider business expenses. I am stressed out that I need to carry a balance this month on my credit card because I have not rec'd my payment from my June project yet. But,I feel great and am enjoying life.