It Was Cold and Dark at 7 AM :(
I just want to stop in to wish you all the best for 2005! Whether you're just getting started in your business, have been plugging at it for a while or are ultra-successful already, it's great to know that as an entrepreneur things can just get better and better all the time. That just doesn't always happen when you have a dreaded J-O-B.
Last night I was reminded of just how grateful I am to work from home and be close to my kids.
Here's what happened. My boys were actually staying at their Dad's overnight and I had to pick them up by 7:30 AM, so he could go to work (Ha ha!). So, first thing I did before I went to bed is try to set my alarm clock. I had NO IDEA how to do this. I played with the darned thing for like 20 minutes and then I finally got it.
But then, all night, I was tossing and turning...just like I used to when I had to go to a job outside the home in the morning. I kept worrying, "Is the alarm on?" -- or --- "Is it 7 AM already?" and I kept looking at the clock all night. It sucked!
Anyway, 7 AM eventually came and I got up. I could barely walk after that restless sleep (and don't get me wrong, my little boys wake me up by this hour often...but this was just very different!), but I managed to stumble around and get dressed. Then, I had to go the car in the DARK and in the COLD and drive to pick up the boys. It brought back really spooky memories of going to the workplace and suddenly, I felt so thankful.
I was so glad that I wasn't REALLY driving to a job, but picking up my sweet (well -- uh most of the time) little boys. And I'm even more glad that 2005 will bring more of the same. Working in my pajamas and hanging out with my kids.
I hope that as this year, comes to end, you'll also think about the blessings in your life and make plans for an even greater year. I can't wait!
Last night I was reminded of just how grateful I am to work from home and be close to my kids.
Here's what happened. My boys were actually staying at their Dad's overnight and I had to pick them up by 7:30 AM, so he could go to work (Ha ha!). So, first thing I did before I went to bed is try to set my alarm clock. I had NO IDEA how to do this. I played with the darned thing for like 20 minutes and then I finally got it.
But then, all night, I was tossing and turning...just like I used to when I had to go to a job outside the home in the morning. I kept worrying, "Is the alarm on?" -- or --- "Is it 7 AM already?" and I kept looking at the clock all night. It sucked!
Anyway, 7 AM eventually came and I got up. I could barely walk after that restless sleep (and don't get me wrong, my little boys wake me up by this hour often...but this was just very different!), but I managed to stumble around and get dressed. Then, I had to go the car in the DARK and in the COLD and drive to pick up the boys. It brought back really spooky memories of going to the workplace and suddenly, I felt so thankful.
I was so glad that I wasn't REALLY driving to a job, but picking up my sweet (well -- uh most of the time) little boys. And I'm even more glad that 2005 will bring more of the same. Working in my pajamas and hanging out with my kids.
I hope that as this year, comes to end, you'll also think about the blessings in your life and make plans for an even greater year. I can't wait!
4 Comments:
Hi, Alice -
Funny - your thoughts once again echo mine...
I went through a divorce this year in 2004 (it was, indeed, on my mind as I attended the Big Seminar in October).
Working at home, on your own schedule, is something that everyone should do - the money isn't the more important thing, indeed, it's about #3 or #4 down on the list. The flexibility and freedom are most important to me. Over the course of the last year, I turned myself from a night person to a morning person (although that will change temporarily tonight, *wink*, for NYE).
I've had the same telecommute visions picking up my daughters (7 and 3). In fact, I'll often use our wonderful technologies available to heighten anticipation of "Daddy Day". Alice, check this out, and smile... http://members.instantvideogenerator.com/postcard/?1841043
Would this be possible with a 9 to 5? Maybe, but it wouldn't be as satisfying.
I truly dreaded not having a chance to say 'hi' at BS4, but hope you'll be attending Atlanta in April!
Happy New Year; DJ Dave aka HiFiWebGuy.com
Happy New Year, Alice, and all the BEST success to you in '05! ;)
Thanks guys! And Happy New Year to you all. Paul -- It felt like a murder mystery -- it was yucky! :)
Hi Alice
You may have one of the best copywriting tips of the year. If I were in a dead end job and wanted to work from home - reading about you not knowing how to set your alarm would send me over the edge.
That's a fantastic picture that creates an intense desire to have the same experience.
Have a GREAT year!
Paul
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