Gone for a few!

Doll class was awesome last night...next week I get to start working on the doll I actually picked out, and I really can't wait.

Tonight I'm leaving with my mom to visit my brother at the USNA. A long 10 hour overnight drive to Maryland. Lovely. I get to spend my 25th birthday totally exhausted from the long drive and devoting all of my attention to my baby brother. Crazy.

I love Kyle, and I'm excited to see him...but I was kind of hoping to spend this birthday with someone who cared.

Small Business Start Up

Anybody ever started a small business before? I'm working on my business plan (not for anyone else, my business is minimal risk and requires practically no investment to start) and I just feel so overwhelmed right now. I don't know how to attract new clients, I don't know anything. I'm basing the entire idea that I can do this on the fact that I do have experience in the wedding vendor business and that eventually I have to be recognized for my talent, right?

*sigh*

I want to do more than just shoot weddings, but I'm not sure how to go about that either. I want to shoot models and conceptual photos too...I just want to take pictures of everything. Well, I think I'm good starting off with weddings and such. Then I'll try to branch out. I'm so tired today...

No time for reading!

I've found myself with no time for reading lately. I always try to make time for myself to read, whether it's fun stuff or not, but I've found myself at a stand still as of late. I'm currently reading 3 books. I'm reading "Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists", which is quite interesting, but written in a very old fashioned manner and difficult to plod through. I have no confidence in my ability to actually finish this book.

I'm also reading Photography Workshop's "Lighting" book, which is fantastic, but I've come to the first assignment, which I haven't completed, so I haven't moved on to the second chapter. I love how informative and easy to understand it is though.

Last, "Small Business Start-Up Kit" by Nolo. I'm working on writing out a business plan for my photography business (even though it's practically underway) just so that I can get all the technical jargon straight in my head. I just have all sorts of random business questions floating around in my head, so I figure if I work my way through this book I'll be much better off.

Here's to finding time for books.