Category Archives: Small Business Owner

Friday night of housecleaning?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by perlgurl

Oh yes, I know how to live large! In more serious contemplation I think I might have to hire someone to come in once a month to do the major cleaning if I’m going to keep this schedule of weekday … Continue reading →

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Introspection

Posted on November 23, 2012 by perlgurl

This is harder than it looks.

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Step One

Posted on November 16, 2012 by perlgurl

Do something to get the finances in order. Going back to a nearly full-time job in December, getting back to using my true skill set of being a programmer. No idea what that means for the studio long-term, but for … Continue reading →

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Life is so interesting sometimes

Posted on November 13, 2012 by perlgurl

Part of that thing applied for, which I have not heard back about yet, has brought another potential opportunity my way. Will know more after the work week is over. And had my first student pay for our “Super Supporter” … Continue reading →

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Never a good day to do the accounting

Posted on November 8, 2012 by perlgurl

Every time I do accounting for the studio it just makes me sad. I’m starting to think that we will be closing for sure come May 2013. I’m not going to stop trying, but even with my very low goal … Continue reading →

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First time as Full-time Sponsor

Posted on October 29, 2012 by perlgurl

Hosted my first out of town instructor two weeks ago and put on a showcase too. I’ve all the elements before separately, but never had to deal with a situation where I was also paying for flights, food, etc. I … Continue reading →

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No stopping it now……

Posted on October 11, 2012 by perlgurl

House is cleaner, it will have to suffice. Need to finish the laundry so the linens are clean, have a quick shower, then back to that darn choli for a couple hours. Pet food run, then to the airport since … Continue reading →

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The end is near!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by perlgurl

I wrote this yesterday on my friendface and while it seems a bit desperate, it does seem to sum up how I feel this week: “There is going to come a time when I listen to the voice that says, … Continue reading →

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First a day of blissful rest, then I panic?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by perlgurl

Spent my entire day off yesterday being a lazy girl and did almost nothing productive. We finally moved the armoire downstairs and pulled our tiny garden harvest, but we mostly laid around and watched nearly a whole season of The … Continue reading →

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Interesting observation

Posted on September 13, 2012 by perlgurl

“Being a paid dancer to me doesn’t make someone professional dancer.” Read this in a discussion today and it really hit home for me. I get paid, but I’m not sure I’m ballsy/braven/egotistic enough to say I’m a professional dancer. … Continue reading →

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