I’m sitting here writing this post with a blinding headache and a belly ache.
This past month has been very stressful.
As most of you know we launched our new containers (super excited), but I was let down by our supplier in a big way. Needless to say it has set me back quite a few pennies. Running a business is no joke, it is definitely not for sissy’s.
I’m feeling very sorry for myself at the mo. My emotions are flying high, as in sky high.
I cannot wait for the 16th of December so that I can switch off, close the factory and take a much needed break. Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love what I do but I’m finding it very difficult to juggle family, exams, launches, expo’s and keep clients happy.
We are going away in December for a good few days. Our first trip away from home over the festive season, I am soooo looking forward to it. We’ll be having Christmas in Cape Town with my folks, my sister and her boyfriend. My mom has booked us into a resort in Langebaan.
We are having our last Tranquil Body Treats launch this weekend and I’m looking forward to mingling with my clients, twitter friends and family. Of course I’m going to have a glass of vino or 2 or 3.
The next couple of weeks we are going to be very busy, preparing for the Mamma Magic Baby Expo. I’m looking forward to the expo, but not so much to the preparation.
I have really neglected my family this past month, especially my husband and Joshua. I’ve grown horns and long finger nails, I’ve become quite the CAT with an ..itch (capital B) and no doubt they have felt it. I have no idea how to make it up to them – thinking about it makes me cry. Sorry, just doesn’t seem to be enough. They are both so forgiving – how did I ever get this lucky.
November 3rd, 2011 - 4:29 pm
It is that time of year I am afraid. This too shall pass and roll on December and rest.
Also, stressed or not, you’re still pretty darn awesome xxx
November 3rd, 2011 - 4:43 pm
Hi, believe it or not it felt like reading a piece out of my life! We had 3 burglaries at our shop in 2 weeks! The one lady resigned and that caused for us to cancel our Dec holiday (was really looking forward to it.) And got 2 new puppies! They are such a blessing right now, love them sooo much! Keep well and hang in there!
November 3rd, 2011 - 6:58 pm
((hugs)) I know the feeling.
November 4th, 2011 - 9:16 am
Awwww honey. Soooooo sorry that you have been going through a stressful time. You definitely need a break and I am sure that @Baldy and Josh understand that you are a bit tense.
Try to get some downtime this weekend and don’t think about TBT! Yes, I know it’s easier said than done.
btw…are you exercising? If not, PLEASE do something. Even if it is just a short walk every day. It will do WONDERS for stress relief – this I can TOTALLY promise you.
*Hugs*
x
ps…I don’t go to The Paddocks very much because it’s far for me but I quite like it there. Whenever I go there it is busy, granted I’ve never gone there during the week.
November 8th, 2011 - 3:30 pm
Ah, it’s that time of the year girl! I think about 70% of us feel rather overwhelmed. With us it is also working towards the December close and getting everything done before then. Enjoy that holiday -having that to look forward to surely helps a bit.