Day 1743 – Hanging Out With Previous Clients

Posted on April 19, 2014 by 365 days of marriage

Today we got to spend the afternoon with several of our previous clients! The same ones you’ll read about on the page about this blog.

Here’s an updated shot with all of us on the wall! Including the kids!!!

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Day 1739 – My Reading Obession – or – What I’m Reading Now – or – Goodreads Is Awesome

Posted on April 15, 2014 by 365 days of marriage

I had heard about this app/website a few times…seen my friends post reviews…but I never signed up for it. It wasn’t until I had coffee with a friend that I finally got on the ball. Seriously Jen, why did you wait???

What I’m talking about is Goodreads. It’s basically a super convenient way to keep track of what you’re reading and to get recommendations on what to read next. You can also see what your friends are reading at the moment too. It’s opened up a whole new world to me!

It also puts out there how much I’ve been reading these days! I currently only have 9 books in my “currently reading” shelf….but I’m actually reading about 5-10 more, with about 10 in the queue to start! But, regardless, it’s a wonderful tool for me to keep track of where I am in the books, which is great if I have to return a book to the library.

Here’s what I’m reading now! What’s funny is that it actually cut off 3-5 more!

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Day 1736 – Networking With An Eastern Shore Photographer – Patricia Jean Photography

Posted on April 12, 2014 by 365 days of marriage

This morning, I had the joy of having coffee with a photographer I never get to hang out with! She lives in the Eastern Shore area, so isn’t up in my neck of the woods too often. We bonded over coffee and chai tea, our love of books and all things business and photographer. If you’re planning a wedding down that way, check out this awesome Delmarva photographer!

Had to get a ring shot too!!

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Day 1735 – Ten Ways To Finding Motivation When All You Want To Do Is Eat Ice Cream

Posted on April 11, 2014 by 365 days of marriage

Ok, I’m going to be 100% honest with y’all here. There are some days, most days, all days(?) that I have no motivation. I don’t want to get out of bed. I don’t want to put myself out there again and again…..and again….to be turned down….again and again…..and again. There are days I just want to curl up in a little ball, eat ice cream and cry. There are aspects of my job that are hard, that require a ton of work, and to have an incredibly thick skin. But, ahhhh, the wonderful word “but,” I do love this job. I love all aspects of it from the accounting to the web development to the marketing to the shooting to the clients.

So, what do I do when there is a disconnect? How do I remind myself?

Here are 10 of my favorites:

1. Reread my testimonies. Knowing that I made a big enough difference in someone’s life that they can thank me is a HUGE motivator.

2. Go outside to read. This has been a little difficult until recently, but woo hoo spring!

3. Grab a pillow, put it to my face, and scream as loud as I can. Not only does it get the “ya ya’s” out, but it also makes me laugh at myself.

4. Turn up my “Jennilyn’s Epic Mix” on Spotify and dance and sing along. Dancing is a HUGE help.

5. Pull up a TED talk playlist and put together a puzzle while I listen. I’m obsessed with puzzles and the concept behind them….the idea that you can take a big pile of nothing and create something and everything has a spot is so encouraging.

6. Ask for it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve put it out there that I’m not doing so good and I’m met with such love and encouragement, I can’t help but be motivated.

7. I look at the finances. Sometimes a realistic look at how we’re doing helps me to kick it into overdrive. lol, sometimes!

8. Watch this Kid President video. If you haven’t heard of and/or started following Kid President yet, please, do yourself a favor and start now. Also look into the story of how he got started. Very inspiring!

9. Drop everything, go for a drive with the windows down and grab a cup of coffee.

10. Post inspiring quotes everywhere! Check out one I got from Wegmans last night. I’ve seen this little stand with Quotable stuff…but I can’t bring myself to spend the money on a mug or purse….but they had these stickers, 3 to a pack, for $2.50. To me, that’s a good ROI for inspiration. I have one in my car, one on my computer and one that I haven’t decided placement yet…suggestions?

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