Don't Burst my Bubble!

Reading over my last blog I could almost feel the sun shining and hear the birds chirping. It all seemed very rosy indeed.... my my, how things changed in the days that followed...

Don't Count Your Chickens

Firstly, the very next day the large sum of money that was coming to me through personal acting endeavors was all of a sudden in jeopardy. The Americans decided they might not air the commercial - meaning I wouldn't get paid anywhere near the amount I was counting on. At the time this obstacle seemed insurmountable. This money was vital to cover said branding/website, put me through a costly massage course to refresh my skills... and to live, albeit frugally, for several months at least. I had exhausted my savings, was the proud owner of a maxed out credit card and had already borrowed from family. To be completely honest this competition was the sole thing that kept me from throwing it all in.

Look Before You Leap

Secondly -- and I shall keep this very brief as it's all in the past now and I came through it thankfully unscathed -- the very next day after that (following the monetary blow) came a niggling little feeling about the working relationship I was about to enter into (when and IF I eventually found the funds). Without going into further detail be very, very cautious before going into business with any party whatsoever, do your research and don't sign anything without a lawyer looking over it first. I was desperate both time and money wise and I needed a website fast... I was razzle dazzled and almost got myself into a spot of bother. Enough about that though.

A Complete Blur

Needless to say, Christmas was not the glorious relaxing family break I had been hoping for. My ego was bruised, I was broke, overeating, bursting into tears at the slightest thing AND I didn't have a website... or the money to pay for one. It all seemed rather bleak and once again I'm not sure that I would have possessed the fortitude to stick it out had it not been for this fabulous competition! It all seemed too hard.

Show of Solidarity

Last week was a long overdue get together of the fellow winners organised for us by the sharp and brilliant fellow mentee Michelle Peers. I'm already looking forward to the next one and hopefully we manage to complete the group this time. It really should be something we do much more often, certainly for the duration of the competition but also beyond, when we'll be fending for ourselves.


All Hail 2009!

On the 15th (yes only 4 days ago) the indecisive Americans put me out of my wretched misery and gave me the good news that the TV commerecial will air and I will in fact receive my full fee. Ohhhh the relief!! The pure unadulterated glee that washed over me when I opened that email.
I can now move forward! I DO want to make a success of Divine - and I can.

Reconnecting and Refocusing.

My second meeting with Krista was invaluable in reigning me back in. It had been a tumultuous month and I was feeling a very scattered. We went over the angle I need to take (bearing this dreaded recession in mind), looked at how I can diversify slightly and really cemented all this in my mind. I really am back to square one when it comes to a website but I have an even clearer approach and two lovely webdesign companies that I will decide between this week. The deposit has been paid on my course and I begin my refresher Diploma course next month too. Yay hooray.

Til' next time....