Good, Bad, and Ugly
I haven't posted in awhile.
I'm mildly freaked about the whole economic thing. I'm kinda avoiding thinking about it. I have to do some media analysis for a course next week, I expect to freak out then. Of course, most of the world is manic right now, so I won't be alone.
Business is good. I have two indexes to do this week, and a course that I'm teaching starting Wednesday. I have one bite on the typist job, the timing is such that I'm thinking it won't work for this week. I need a typist to speed up the entry part of academic indexing - but I'm just about done that part of my work. But I'm already plotting for the future. If I can free up my time with somebody else, then it might just mean I can increase my turnover... I still have to do math and figure out if it's logistically possible. And in some cases it wouldn't be, but it's hopeful. That's the ironic part. Other than the fact that the economy of the western world is collapsing, things look good for the business.. Provided it doesn't really collapse. Hopefully.
Word on the Street was fun, and useful. I have some leads to follow up on - next week. Plus, the weather was lovely.
Next week will also be a software upgrade, and business planning. Including whether or not it makes sense to actually outsource work. Part of that is related to volume, which is sales, which is my bane.
Healthwise, things aren't great. My swimming has aggravated my arm, because my back isn't strong enough. So I can't really swim. Which sucks alot. So, I need to change my exercise pattern, and fix it. The knee is also flaring. It's all fixable, hopefully, with care and time. And new habits. I also have to shift clothing a bit, to accomodate nerve pinching... It's all good, and bad, and making me feel a bit old and creaky - while also feeling hopeful. Because there's stuff I can do to fix and help things. When I think about how I was doing a few years ago, I'm still ahead. And I'm heavier than I'd like, but not setting new highs... so it's about healthier choices and change. And not getting worse.
Longer term - I'm considering taking sewing and knitting classes. I miss craftiness. And I have knitting stuff from my previous attempt to learn, which makes that cheaper, so it might get done first. Unless I can fit in sewing - I've got lots of stuff I'd love to be able to change slightly... It's also a way to get OUT more. I need more social interaction. but it's all future.
This week is all about indexes...
I'm mildly freaked about the whole economic thing. I'm kinda avoiding thinking about it. I have to do some media analysis for a course next week, I expect to freak out then. Of course, most of the world is manic right now, so I won't be alone.
Business is good. I have two indexes to do this week, and a course that I'm teaching starting Wednesday. I have one bite on the typist job, the timing is such that I'm thinking it won't work for this week. I need a typist to speed up the entry part of academic indexing - but I'm just about done that part of my work. But I'm already plotting for the future. If I can free up my time with somebody else, then it might just mean I can increase my turnover... I still have to do math and figure out if it's logistically possible. And in some cases it wouldn't be, but it's hopeful. That's the ironic part. Other than the fact that the economy of the western world is collapsing, things look good for the business.. Provided it doesn't really collapse. Hopefully.
Word on the Street was fun, and useful. I have some leads to follow up on - next week. Plus, the weather was lovely.
Next week will also be a software upgrade, and business planning. Including whether or not it makes sense to actually outsource work. Part of that is related to volume, which is sales, which is my bane.
Healthwise, things aren't great. My swimming has aggravated my arm, because my back isn't strong enough. So I can't really swim. Which sucks alot. So, I need to change my exercise pattern, and fix it. The knee is also flaring. It's all fixable, hopefully, with care and time. And new habits. I also have to shift clothing a bit, to accomodate nerve pinching... It's all good, and bad, and making me feel a bit old and creaky - while also feeling hopeful. Because there's stuff I can do to fix and help things. When I think about how I was doing a few years ago, I'm still ahead. And I'm heavier than I'd like, but not setting new highs... so it's about healthier choices and change. And not getting worse.
Longer term - I'm considering taking sewing and knitting classes. I miss craftiness. And I have knitting stuff from my previous attempt to learn, which makes that cheaper, so it might get done first. Unless I can fit in sewing - I've got lots of stuff I'd love to be able to change slightly... It's also a way to get OUT more. I need more social interaction. but it's all future.
This week is all about indexes...