First thing first, It is freezing here!!! I am a california boy all the way to my bones and this cold is way too cold for me.
Anyway, Training is going fast and there is too much information to remember. However, this is worth every minute of it. We have had training on how to operate press (thankfully we are not actually going to run the press ourselves) Then there is pricing, safety, management software, how to hire employees and how to understand paper standards.
Needless to say, training is going well. I am gald that training is including everything and we are not just thrown to the fire. I just wish it was not this cold and training was held in Florida or something.
Until next time, (probably when I get home) I hope everyone out there is staying warm.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Friday, January 06, 2006
[Break Transcript]
Saturday late night I will be flying back to New York for the training I already mentioned. I realize, I barely post more than once in two weeks, but I am trying to post a little more often, now that I should have more to write about. Anyway, my point is that I will be back in two and a half weeks. I can pick up one where I left off then.
See you at the end of the month.
See you at the end of the month.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Going to New York!
It is offical. January 8th, my dad and I are headed to New York for the owners training. We bought our tickets today. Tomorrow we will sign the franchise papers. (I thought this was taken care of before, but I guess there are more papers to sign)
We haven't gotten offical word about the city permits and the exact cost, yet. However, the unoffical news is the cost will be under the amount we are willing to pay. At least, this is encouraging.
We haven't gotten offical word about the city permits and the exact cost, yet. However, the unoffical news is the cost will be under the amount we are willing to pay. At least, this is encouraging.
Friday, December 30, 2005
Reflections
2005 is coming to a close very quickly and looking back on my own adventures as well as the rest of the worlds, it is safe to say 2005 was no picnic. For me, 2005 would be best discribed as an over the top extreme roller coaster. There were plenty of low points and times I wanted off, but there were other times when I was on the top of the world.
The high for me is bitter sweet, and has dominated most of the year is the business venture with my family. I don't think anyone would have believed it would take 6 months full of drama fit for a soap opera to find an office space and get it leased (even now it is not over yet). However, I do not regret leaving my previous job at the end of May, either. The stress and complete burnout I was in, it was best for me to leave. I honestly hope they are doing well, and I am extremely greatful for the opportunity they provided.
Looking forward to 2006, I am hoping it will be an amazing year. I will start off the year with the owners training for the business. I am looking forward to working again. And I am very excited about the opportunity to finally move to my own apartment. And I can think of several other things too that should make 2006 a year to remember. But if I were to tell you everything now then there would be no reason for you to come back and keep reading. Besides, I have been known to be wrong so I don't want to jinx myself.
I am also aware of several challenges. One example is, having over 6 months off from work. I have managed to become lazy, especially, as a designer. Since I have not been working I have not done a lot of creative projects. You could say that I have let my creativity fall behind. And starting a business where I will depend on my creativity even more than before, I am a little nervious. I know it will not be impossible just a little harder than usual. At least there is a good side to this, I have had a chance to recover from my burnout.
In any event, Here is to a fond farewell to 2005 and an eager hello to 2006. Happy New Year.
The high for me is bitter sweet, and has dominated most of the year is the business venture with my family. I don't think anyone would have believed it would take 6 months full of drama fit for a soap opera to find an office space and get it leased (even now it is not over yet). However, I do not regret leaving my previous job at the end of May, either. The stress and complete burnout I was in, it was best for me to leave. I honestly hope they are doing well, and I am extremely greatful for the opportunity they provided.
Looking forward to 2006, I am hoping it will be an amazing year. I will start off the year with the owners training for the business. I am looking forward to working again. And I am very excited about the opportunity to finally move to my own apartment. And I can think of several other things too that should make 2006 a year to remember. But if I were to tell you everything now then there would be no reason for you to come back and keep reading. Besides, I have been known to be wrong so I don't want to jinx myself.
I am also aware of several challenges. One example is, having over 6 months off from work. I have managed to become lazy, especially, as a designer. Since I have not been working I have not done a lot of creative projects. You could say that I have let my creativity fall behind. And starting a business where I will depend on my creativity even more than before, I am a little nervious. I know it will not be impossible just a little harder than usual. At least there is a good side to this, I have had a chance to recover from my burnout.
In any event, Here is to a fond farewell to 2005 and an eager hello to 2006. Happy New Year.
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Yup, Still Here
It seems like it has been a long while since I last posted. And there really not much to talk about, either. We did find out Friday that the blueprints for the floor plan should be finished on Monday. And then, it will be submitted to the city, after we approve them, for the building permits. The contractor thinks he can get the permits back very quickly.
In any event, it is still a waiting game here. And things are getting boring to say the least. It is amazing when you begin to think about, but everything we do for fun usually includes money. Unfortunately, being out of work for 6 months really drains the savings. The good news this is only temporary.
In any event, it is still a waiting game here. And things are getting boring to say the least. It is amazing when you begin to think about, but everything we do for fun usually includes money. Unfortunately, being out of work for 6 months really drains the savings. The good news this is only temporary.
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