Where Things Stand

I don't even know what to say other than to take a big deep sigh. It's just been one of those months around here what with my better half traveling basically every weekend and at least once a week, the fact that we've had a number of contractors in for work around the house, my company, and then toss in a new part-time job on top of that and it's really just been hectic around here. I've constantly felt like I haven't known whether I've been coming or going what with trying to coordinate everyone's schedules (the dogs and contractors are not a good mix so I've had the dogs in a daycare a bunch which adds to the convoluted schedules). Sadly, the one thing that typically helps keep my and my better half sane, working out, has fallen by the wayside dramatically and we're both hoping to put in a somewhat respectable showing at our races this weekend. Though we've also tossed around the idea of just bagging the entire weekend and hiding out at home since next week ain't looking any easier.

Don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely loving the new part-time gig. It makes me realize how shell-shocked I was coming out of my last HIGHLY dysfunctional company and makes me wonder that if I had worked for a normal company before perhaps I wouldn't have been so gunho to start my own company. Working with normal people and for a boss who doesn't suddenly take off your head for no reason other then the fact she had a fight with her husband that morning actually makes for a pleasant work environment. And when I don't feel like I have to walk around on eggshells all day I actually feel like I'm able to get things accomplished. It's a nice feeling. Though I do find myself holding my breath sometimes just waiting to hear someone yell or someone tell me how stupid I am...yeah, almost makes me miss my old company.

And, ironically, since I've been so busy with the new job and the contractors I've have put l had ittle energy to put into my company and yet I've had a small spike in sales and an even bigger spike in interest from retailers. Don't exactly know where that's coming from but it's making me believe I can actually handle all of this. (another big sigh).

Lastly, and this is the big thing this week, the workspace meeting I mentioned in another post did happen yesterday and we were told that the current workspace owners are looking to sell the place. Now I don't consider myself a financial wizard but the sum they're asking is absolutely ridiculous in my mind. And my better half - who is a financial genius and who basically does business valuations for a living agrees that the price they're asking is outrageous. Oh, but here's the good news - they're eager to see if any of the companies currently in the workspace want to "buy in" along the lines of a co-op system so we can all be part owners in the building. Keep in mind that the building is leased so you're not even really getting the building, just the equipment and the remaining time on the lease. And you're not even really getting that - only a portion ownership of it. Needless to say, I'm weighing my options right now and trying to figure out what my next step will be. Thankfully it doesn't seem like anything is going to happen one way or another before the end of the year so I'm hoping I can get through my busy period in my current space and then figure out where to go from there.

(another big sigh)