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Re-Grand Opening!

The Day has come and I will be opening the brand new location of our gallery tomorrow morning. I am a bit unnerved as if I feel there is so much more to get done. Once again a lot of issues outside of myself have come up with this opening. I recieved my permit from City of Annapolis with awesome timing but my other permit has yet to arrive. I’ll have to keep an eye out for it at my location since the postman has yet to understand where I live. Verizon has created such a nightmare for me and I never wish to be in business with them again. Due to their failure to provide, I’ll be without internet/phone line for my opening. Fortunately – if all goes well, I will have access to WiFi but it will still create an issue of no credit cards for opening weekend. Luckily enough – the new barbershop has his own ATM – so that will be nice. I’ll be weary of taking checks – as they may be faulty. I’ll have to take down CC #s anyways. I think Ive picked an outfit for tomorrow but kind of mad at myself for not taking the time to go find something new and cute. Im aiming to give myself enough time in the morning but I dont see that happening. I want to wake up early and go by my parents house, grab a few things, stop in the store for a bit to go over some things then go to my hair appointment and head back to my house to have them drop me off at my shop. SO MUCH back and forth but its what needs to be done. So I will do it.

 

Im hoping tomorrow goes well. Most of me feels that it will but then other parts feels maybe it wont. Will everything be tagged? Will people like what’s in my shop? Will any of my friends come by or just wait to drink afterwards? How about my family….most relatives cant make it – not even my brother. That leaves my sister and my parents….who knows I guess. Jimmy is going to be working for the first portion of my opening – which is fine. Im glad he’ll be making some money and keeping busy. Just sucks because I know he’ll be tired from work then taking his car to the shop….which means, maybe he’ll be irritated or annoyed by the time he arrives. Will I be bummed that he’s missing my opening? Kinda like last time….he came on time [kinda] but left a lot. Then day 2 – he went to NYC and hurt his back. I dont want to seem needy…so I wont say much. At least his sister, Jenn, is in town. She’s been my real back bone through all of this. Im grateful to have someone like her in my life and by my side.

It sucks having to keep a part time job just to know I can support having this business – it sucks as far as picking store hours and deciding what hours to keep at work – alongside of knowing my car lease ends in about 15 days – and then I have to see if I can afford a scooter or just borrow Jimmys car. Which sucks cause I am not one to want to be dependent. Fortunately enough- his new job – gives him a work van. ALl in all – things can work out. It just sucks knowing that its not the way I would want:
I wish: I had my own car, that I could afford payments, insurance and gas. No need of a parttime job – had all the free time to be in the shop with no worries. Provide for my ownself, dogs and Jimmy via my business and photography. Be engaged and know I am with the right person. Have my family be there when full support is needed. Spent an hour or two each day at the gym.

Reality: I lease a car through my Dad – and could never afford payments/insurance – only gas. I NEED a parttime – just to survive with the business…barely even my own self. Which is why I have to hope this business takes off well. Jimmy is still super afraid of commitment – although our relationship has grown so intensely – Its a great feeling. My family is there when they can be in all ways possible in others. They mean well – and its selfish of me to want their free time. Im very emotional and vulnerable and I need people. Im a slacker and make excuses and put silly things before important ones.

 

At the end of the day – I need to realize I am a lot more fortunate than others are. I need to see the good in myself and more importantly, other people. I need to remind myself this business isnt a selfish thing – yet something to help others who are so talented/creative/gifted – who need an outlet, need to be understood and liked. I need to Thank God – for giving me the opportunity to express myself. I need to love Jimmy with all my heart and know that one day it will come together – if its supposed to. I need to be grateful to my family – no matter how insane we all are. I love them and couldnt be me without them.

Im scared. Im happy. Im sad. Im depressed. Im ecstatic….all at once. Ive cried myself to sleep a lot lately…but its because Im letting go of fears and moving forward.

 

Thanks be to God.

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Talented Surroundings

Chanel Michelle I know some freaking talented people and Im so excited to SHARE it with the world ♥
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I was so happy after I got this from my friend Mary – who lives a couple states away…she’s going to be submitting work but she created this.

Before - my modeling photo

AFTER: Oil Painting

It made me realize how awesome this could become. Ive got such talents surrounding me! It’s going to be such an exciting ride!

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Decisions…Decisions…

Chanel Michelle Alrighty…narrowing this down to 2 places now – both in downtown – Church Circle and Cathedral Street…keeping 2 in the back pocket [Eastport & Chinq Round Road]. Designing the ENewsletter and flyers – working til this afternoon – then…undecided.

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I designed the first template of my ENewsletter. I decided I’d call it ArtBeat of the City.  Jimmy’s MAC has tons of templates to make awesome flyers and posters. I made a bunch just to practice and see what I liked….I’ll add those onto here once I get back on his MAC. They are just previews since I dont have my place just yet…so…yeah! Pretty awesome program though!

I decided after work to go see the house one again and take photos of it.

 

 

The second time seeing it – I liked it even more. I enjoyed the home feeling of it…it also provided more spaces….I liked it. Plus there was TONS of storage downstairs. Im so torn between Church Circle and that one. Both have pluses and minuses. Just unsure…

On my way to the car – I passed by 111 Cathedral. The one Rob had pointed out the other night and decided to see if I could just walk in. The door was open. The two offices on the first floor were occupied. So I took the stairs to a dark second floor. I messaged the agent and he said it was the 2nd floor. The entire place was vacant. So I took lots of photos. I fell in love…
so after I work – I went downtown to see Cathedral again. then snuck into another place. ended up being a pretty sweet place and supposedly costs near nothing! whoop! let’s see…
Wednesday at 3:05pm via Facebook for BlackBerry

It was so ideal. The office had 3 rooms, glass door, and 2 open spaces….but…later that night I found out it costs too much. UGH! FIGURES…..

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Location Location Location

Thats something I’ve heard growing up…its all about what you make of it. Taking business classes in HS – they strongly pushed this. No matter what your business is – if you dont have the right demographic or the location is just a mile off – you wont make the business you could have.

My Dad and a few others have been saying this to me over and over again. It stuck with me. SO! I woke up BRIGHT and early to make my first appointment. I was going back to see the tiny room in a nice yellow house off West Street. I looked around – and realized it was definitely too small! Good price for it but not for me. He showed me the lower level floor that was for rent. HUGE! A fireplace! AND MORE! I was pretty excited! It was old – and the walls made me weary cause I wasnt sure if you could really put things through them to hang and whatnot. This felt soo much like a house. The rooms were super big but – for the price and location – it wasnt working for me. He wanted 1450$ for this level. UGH!
I didnt feel too discouraged – I took a joy ride around Annapolis – getting phone numbers and stopped at Gateway Village by my parents house and hopped out. I took photos of the insides of retails spots that were for lease – I tried calling to get pricing but they weren’t open just yet. I felt cool doing this all on my own. The spots were really nice looking – some a bit too big or not too functional. I wasn’t sure if Housely Road is where I wanted my business to be but if the price was right – why the heck not?! Its right by my parents house and I could get in good with the businesses around me! Finally I decided to just go by my parents house until it was time to meet the other person who was showing me a spot off Chinquapin Round Road. I ended up not taking photos of that place – it was very nice. It was a nice building with elevator and stair access but it was in the back of the building. Its open access at some points of the day – the office presented only 150sq ft of space – which was more than the first two places but still was such a tight fit. It was large windows, a big big conference room and a copy room. But for me – although I loved it – its not ideal for what I want to do. Not yet. They wanted 750$ for that spot. I figured if I am going to be paying that much – I could do even better! So I thanked her – and gave her some insight on my business

I went back home to talk to my parents about my finds. Dad seemed confident I would find something and once again reminded me I need to optimize foot traffic. Out of everyone I was speaking to – he was the one I knew Id listen to. He knows what he’s doing. He’s been a business man the 22 years of my life – and for LONG before that. He knows the market and the people in it. I trusted that. I decided to just relax and go spend the day out with my mom for a bit til I had to go the next set of appointments.

Chanel Michelle so. first studio – fail. second office – too small. house – expensive but ideal. next office – good price&start off – brand new! 🙂

 

MARSHALLS rocks! THey have a whole house line now – I found tons of amazing jewelry holders, drawer liners and more. PERFECT! She surprised me with paying for it all – to help me out. THat meant a lot to me. I wasn’t sure if I’d end up keeping it all just because – I wasnt sure if that was the exact look[s] I was going for – but pretty dang close! We went to the mall and found more things! I felt awful that she was helping me out so much and I didnt even have a studio but she didnt mind. I realized how much she encourages me and puts me up there. It made me feel really good about myself. She so much wants me to move back home…I just dont think Im ready for it.

Last week when we went shopping – I had slowly hinted at the idea of my own business. turns out – my Dad had already told her. They both were in good spirits about it but of course – were focused on me finishing school first. BLEH!’

[[ Kellie came over a couple days after this – and helped me unload things – she loved everything! she even got to see the centerpieces i toko from the wedding on saturday]]

Chanel Michelle I owe my mom everything. from apologies to love to the world. she’s given me the attitude of a winner, the strength of a fighter, the attitude problem of a bitch, and the love of a best friend. 🙂 thanks to her, my fam and certain loves – I’m letting go of my fears and doing what I want to make life better and help others

 

Time had flown FAST! Cause we were running late and she still had another stop to make! AH! I had to be in and out quick – which I hated. I drove up West St. TRAFFIC. Bestgate – TRAFFIC. Decided to go through DOWNTOWN – bad idea. TRAFFIC!!! I was getting a headache. It began to rain a little. I finally called Jimmy. He was nice enough to drive with Rob to just come meet me. Phew. I felt so much better. As I drove through the back roads of downtown – I saw A LOT of places for lease. Made me partially nervous and partially excited. Why were places not able to stay around? Was this too off the beaten path? [those were off State Circle] Either way – I found good parking and walked over to Coldwell banker. It was right by Reynolds Tavern. I was in shock I never notice certain places. I went inside and met Sue. Sweet lady! We walked over to the building – which was literally 2 feet away! FALL looked beautiful at that location. We attempted to go inside but it was locked. GR. Immediately my attention fell to the buzz box – controlled access. UGH. Not so ideal for my type of spot – unless I want by appointment only. Which -could- work but it made me a bit nervous. We had to go next door to see the lady who over saw most spots. [BIG BUILDING!] She let us in – I would be on the second floor – didnt take note if there was an elevator or not. The place was awesome. It led you into a room with spot lights and windows and then another door took you into a very open space room with more track lighting and windows. VERY well kept and modern looking. I liked it. I felt good about this. I was hoping that Jimmy and Rob would make it down there while we were still upstairs but they hadn’t. APparently there was another part to this place that was also for lease. 

So I decided I wanted to see what it was all about! This place was a storefront but it was SUPER SUPER pricey! It was very cute! I only took -a- photo unfortunately.

The guys showed up – and got to see the place. They all liked it – til they heard the price. Nearly 1800$ – GET OUT OF HERE! No thanks. So we went back upstairs to see the studio – they agreed it was a good spot. None of us liked the controlled access portion. Jimmy felt foot traffic would not be ideal there – I was unsure…part of me felt it would be perfect. Another part…felt I might be a miss. UGH! Stress! To top it off – they want a THREE year lease. I couldn’t do that to myself. First – that means for 3 years Id have to be in full stock of items, Id have to make sales, Id have to keep a steady job with school to make sure Im funded and supported AND id have to be doing well at that spot. That made me extremely nervous. It was a huge roadblock to me – and was making me not want to even consider it anymore.

We went to Federal House to have a break until the next guy was meeting us off West Street. I was beat. My mind was spinning and I didnt know how to slow it down….

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I heart Ikea.

I spent most of the morning online with the kiddies. I got tons and tons of ideas of how to decorate – and it occupied my entire morning. Towards the end of the day, I began cutting out more photos from the Ikea magazine to get ideas of how I’d want my office/retail space to look – or eventually look like. It was kind of fun. Got me excited! I was pretty pumped to show Jimmy my ideas. Ikea has a thing on their website that allows you to take quizzes to see what your style and functionality are. I enjoyed that!

Aside from studio design – I spent a great deal of time looking at more studios online. Just to get ideas. This one would be off Church Circle! Which would be fantastic! What an ideal location and its under 1g including utilities. YAY! I was still unsure about the 1200 West one – but I figured Id see it again tomorrow and go from there. It turns out the owner has a home in Florida and was leaving to go stay til May. His son – who ironically lives on my street- would be taking over. That kinda made me nervous….so I called Jimmy to share my angst. HE wasnt a fan of the spot though – he said its just too small for me. I needed another look – so I made arrangements to go in the morning.

 

Chanel Michelle thanks ikea! my business style is “scandinavian oriina I like 🙂 haha their business site rocks!!! 🙂 and! I think I found a new studio!

 

Im still undecided when it comes to a name. I took another poll online. Luckily my friends are on top of their stuff cause they had tons of advice to give.

Chanel Michelle Top 4 Names: Split Personality, ArtBeat, The Unknown Artist, Splash[es] of Hue! KEEP VOTING AND LOOK AT ALBUM FOR MORE IDEAS

October 14 at 11:19am ·  · 

    • Shannon Beauchamp-Lepthien

      Just a few things to note:
      http://www.artbeatonline.com/
      http://www.artbeatinc.com/
      http://www.theartbeat.net/
      Also it is Art Beat is the name of a popular segment on NPR everyday.
      …See More
      October 14 at 11:27am · 

    • Chanel Michelle GOOD call – wow. lol Yeah – I guess id steer away from Artbeat since it may not be so easy to come across mine.

      Thanks love!

      October 14 at 11:33am · 

    • Shannon Beauchamp-Lepthien No Problem just google any names you like and it is easy to see who might have competition with you even if it isn’t the same type of company.

      October 14 at 11:44am · 

    • Kirstin Olson If you like the name i’d say go for it. Not trying to back the name ArtBeat up by any means, all of them are great.. but these companies are like across the nation. I have never heard of them, and whether the name is somewhat popular, (3 in the nation) they are no where near here and aren’t famous by any means. Other than that one tho, I like Split Personality.

      October 14 at 4:11pm · 

    • Shannon Beauchamp-Lepthien Conversely, on the internet it doesn’t matter where you are from. And long term it is prudent to think of who else has rights to company names.

      October 14 at 4:40pm · 

    • Chanel Michelle so…i found unknownartist.com and some similiar ones – so ill probably judge the name off of how I feel…Im feeling something that covers all bases cause I want a funky concept…I kinda want to make it broken up into themes – like nature, modern/urban, girlie/glam and vintage

      October 17 at 3:04pm · 
      Aside from seeing Church Circle and the 2 at 1200 West – I made plans to meet another real estate guy who was going to show me quite a handful of locations. I asked Jimmy to come with me! Cross your fingers!!!!

 

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Starts as a dream…

I had the dream. I had a dream about a very long elegant, light wood, track lighted gallery. Full of excellent paintings and more. It was magnificent. It was almost like my old job…Lucy – a boutique feeling.

An art gallery? Really…

Nothing is wrong with that. But – it’s come from no where. I do art here and there. There is something about art though. I get super excited and emotional when I look at art. Whether its my friends or just random artwork. I love art. If I could fill my own house with it – I would. But…instead, I share a 3 floor townhouse with 4 other people. Yup…four. A couple rents our basement apartment. Our best friend lives in our 2nd room – and well, I live with my boyfriend. So…the house is very “guy approved”. SUCKS! is the better word.

What an art studio would mean…MY OWN GIRLY PRETTY AWESOME MODERN SPACE. Almost like Ikea threw up all over my studio. Im obsessed with the unique feeling Ikea gives. The idea flowed through my veins. I HAD TO START COMPILING AN IDEA!

I hopped on powerpoint at work. I made a random business plan – only a few pages. Nothing too intense. I began looking at commercial properties just to see how much money. I sent it to my Dad. Just to see what he’d say. I was in shock by his response – Its good to see you d oing something creative with yourself. WHAT?! Hmm…

The fever hit. I began searching more information about starting a business, I wrote more of the business plan! I took 2 pieces of computer paper and jotted everything I could think of down.

The art gallery went from just that – to a portrait studio.

From a portrait studio and gallery to a retail place for local artists/designers.

By the time evening came – I had a 20 page business plan. SOLID! I was so pumped – I threw it on my facebook.

Chanel Michelle

Chanel Michelle In search of a
Maryland – preferably near Annapolis – photographer that’s possibly
interested in opening a studio locally as my business partner. I want to
work as the Art Director/Owner – but would love to either hire a full
time photographer or multiple part time photographers.

October 5 at 10:35am

    • Jessica Oz id love to hear more about this if you’re cool with it.

      October 5 at 10:37am ·

    • Chanel Michelle

      Ive been wanting to own my own studio for a really long time. For multiple reasons – I make amazing photo gift presents for family/friends and Im very good at it and want to offer it to others.

      Ive modeled for over 3 years and have enough ex…perience to pose models, stock up on props/backgrounds and I know enough to know the difference between a flake and a serious photographer.

      I want to offer services not just for models but couples, families, and so on. But not be as available as Picture PEople. I want this to be select and seem special for clients.

      Depending on the location [aiming for downtown – more traffic/tourists] I want to hire on at least 2 photographers to be available for shoots – either girls nights or other packages or something like senior photos. I’d want photographers comfortable with in studio and on location since Annapolis offers such beautiful scenery – and I know nearly every spot imaginable to shoot at in the area.

      Id want to offer the opportunity to local clothing designers, jewelry makers and so on – to have their items modeled for advertising and possibly even be sold!

      Then lastly – I make my own artwork and would love to display and sell it through my studio.

      So there’s a lot in my head. My business plan will begin within the next couple of weeks. Im going to figure out numbers, where/if theres a big enough place to lease – and then hire on photographers.

      so basically – id charge a fee per thing – the profits would be split between myself and the photographer – I’d keep enough to make some money and pay bills and then the rest goes to the photographer [its most likely 60 – 40]

      Ill also consider renting it to local photographers who want to do their own thing in studio on off hours -incase its a special project or “mature” photographs – and in that case – they pay a fee to rent – and then they make whatever money off the model/client.

      lol sorry thats a lot theres just so much entailed. Ill have more details as the month progresses.See More

      October 5 at 10:44am ·

    • Jessica Oz lol meant the business plan my dearest. i know uve been modeling silly

      October 5 at 2:19pm ·

    • Jessica Oz its definitely something id really like the check out tho if ur cool with it. i mean photo major here and ur studio= great opportunities for us both

      October 5 at 2:20pm ·

    • Chanel Michelle awesome!!! ive got most of the business plan created on a PP. thursday im sitting down with my Dad to talk about the nooks and crannies of it. then this weekend – i begin looking into places to lease…i rally want somewhere with foot traffic – but…we’ll see

      October 5 at 4:01pm ·

    • Jessica Oz well good luck, like i said id love to hear more. have fun looking for a place!

      October 5 at 6:15pm ·

 

  • Chanel Michelle Got parent approval for opening up my own Art Studio downtown for photography, artists (paint, clothing, & jewelry makers), and my photogifts! 🙂 Looking to a place to lease, developing my business plan, and getting started. hope to have it running by 2011!
    October 5 at 1:06pm via Facebook for BlackBerry · Privacy:Custom: loading… · ·

      • Alison Bangerter Let me know if you need any help and I’ll give you stuff to sell! 🙂

        October 5 at 1:11pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Awesome. Ya I’m looking to help anyone I know get their talent out there. I’m planning on having things set by January!

        October 5 at 1:12pm ·

      • David Copeland what the hell, u have like 100 different business’s

        October 5 at 1:28pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Yea but now I can have a place for em duh. And I only have 3

        October 5 at 1:29pm ·

      • Michael R Hicks awww i are proud of you little snowflake lol

        October 5 at 1:36pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Thanks!!! I’m excited – just so stuck on a business name….

        October 5 at 1:43pm ·

      • Shannon McClanahan so i wanna help you do whatever for 2 reasons. 1 – i love you and you’re awesome. 2 – i think that it would be really cool to learn/develop skills having to do with business lol

        October 5 at 1:53pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Shannon – you kick ass and not a problem. My dads got a lot of experience so he’s walking me through thursday

        October 5 at 1:55pm ·

      • Shannon McClanahan nice 🙂 well gimme a call whenever and we’ll get to work lol

        October 5 at 1:58pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Sweet deal. I’m working til 530 then hitting aaccs gym. I really want my name in my company title but I think its illegal. Ughh. Lol

        October 5 at 2:00pm ·

      • Shannon McClanahan I don’t think it’s illegal if your name is actually Chanel…which it is, lol, these are things that we will figure out. And I might goto the gym with you, I get out of class at 315 and then I’m going running but I wanna see what the gym is like. I just have to get my student ID thing. Unless my class schedule works, I don’t remember what you said about that.

        October 5 at 2:01pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Yea. All that work for nothing. Not one person has asked for it lol but ya bring a schedule 🙂 its open from 4-6 I believe. I think Chanel is trademarked or copyright protected. Idk. Lots of research ahead!

        But ill deff need help!

        October 5 at 2:04pm ·

      • Shannon McClanahan Yay!

        Also, it’s kinda funny that your name is trademarked, lol. That makes you famous for sure. Maybe you can have them send you free things 🙂

        October 5 at 2:05pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Haha thatd be funny 🙂 maybe ill add my middle name or idk lol

        October 5 at 2:06pm ·

      • Nic Reed wow thats amazing, wish i was in ur shoes

        October 5 at 2:34pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle You could be. I wake up every morning and pick a new thing I want to do. I decide there’s no such thing as impossible.

        October 5 at 2:42pm ·

      • Nic Reed thats the way to live it big! and super nice ur doin it to help out friends

        October 5 at 2:45pm ·

      • Amanda Ashley That’s amazing!! You’re going to do GREAT!! 🙂

        October 6 at 12:40pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Aww thanks love!!!!

        October 6 at 12:44pm ·

      • Amanda Ashley Youre welcome! 🙂 (as for names, if you cant put your name in it cause of copyright and trademark issues, maybe something like “Chance”? You and everyone who is gonna put hard work into this business is taking a chance! I think it’d be cute. Just tryin to give you ideas!) Love ya!

        October 6 at 12:59pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle I like it but ironically enough Chanel’s perfume is Chance by Chanel

        October 6 at 1:02pm ·

      • Maria Melendez Thats great so when I go down next year I could work for u

        October 6 at 4:56pm ·

      • Chanel Michelle Yes mam 🙂

        October 6 at 4:57pm ·

I was excited! RESPONSES!!! It inspired me to do more! I wanted to tell Jimmy so bad! Unfortunately he got a hint from my Facebook. GR!

    • Garold Schamp I can’t wait to meet the guy lol.

      October 5 at 7:12pm ·

    • Chanel Michelle I can wait but ill have no complaints when I do.

      October 7 at 4:58pm ·

    • Garold Schamp I’m gonna have a blast. I know I’m created in gods image so that means I got my sense of humor from him! We’re gonna have a grand ole time lol.

      October 7 at 6:19pm ·

Chanel Michelle

Chanel Michelle JIMMY DONT LOOK AT MY FACEBOOK I WANT TO TELL YOU MYSELF lol

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    • Beth Stup What’s the big secrete

      October 5 at 5:13pm ·

    • Chanel Michelle Opening up a studio downtown/annapolis!! Sshh

      October 5 at 5:14pm ·

    • Beth Stup Oh k I did see something about that. I wish I could help but in that field I am useless.

      October 5 at 5:15pm ·

    • Chanel Michelle Hehe all good 🙂

      October 5 at 5:21pm ·

I ended up not getting to tell him for awhile – a couple days actually. But when I did – I jumped in his arms after cause I was so pumped

 

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Julie and Julia

I got in from a rough day of canceled appointments and just crappy weather. What else is new lately? Once my boyfriend, Jimmy, got home I decided to make some food and curl up with a blanket on the recliner and watch a movie. Julie and Julia has been a movie I’ve been trying to see f or a long time. The movie sparked something in me. The passion and angst she [Julie] ended up feeling reminded me of myself. The struggle with a person trying to decide where the f*** to go these days.

Ive bounced around like crazy. Between modeling, advice column writing, painting, event planning, photo business, amway, brown bag and more. Nothing has stuck or gotten me to a point of peace. This movie. This movie did something. It made stuff inside of me WANT change. I WANTED MORE FOR MYSELF – which has never happened before.

I had a vision. I want my own studio. I want to do this!

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