Up and up and up
Aug 21, 2008 work work work
I had two great client meetings today. The first was with the owner and staff of this fantastic clothing store in the Short North, Substance. The clothes are beautifully designed, well-made and from sustainable manufacturers (often times using organic goods). There are fantastic purses from Ethiopia and the softest t-shirts designed right there in the store. They even have a handful of desigs made from discarded shirts brought in by customers. And the prices? Comparable to the clothes I was writing up at Express this summer (only much more beautifully, comfortably and respectfully made).
They brought me in for a Q&A about some web 2.0 stuff and I hope I’ll get to work with them further but whatever else happens, count me in as a fan.
Next I headed North to the Short North Business Administration to help John launch their new blog. Chris brought me in on the project — they set up the blog and asked me to help him figure out how to use the software. He’s a funny, personable, friendly guy and I had a good time showing him how WordPress and Twitter work. (He’s shortnorth on twitter.)
Now I’m watching Brett clean the kitchen while we wait for Abby to call and tell us she’s heading over to Kristen’s with the kids.
Anyway, it’s been a busy day and tonight will be a busy (social) evening and tomorrow I have some client calls and work to do then maybe I can rest a tiny bit this weekend. Or something. But today was fun — I like hearing about other people’s lives and I like helping them figure out how to do something new and interesting.
Oh last night I sent a proposal for a project that I’m really really really hoping gets approved (it’s a work thing — not a writing thing) because it would be a blast to put it together and I’d like to see what people would make of it. If you think you can type with your fingers crossed, please consider crossing them!
My fingers are crossed for you, Dawn! Good luck!
My fingers, too.
Glad to hear all the good things going on with you. And it sounds like Brett quitting this job was the right move for your family. Here’s to you!
Lots and lots of luck!
And thank you THANK YOU for the shopping tip! I don’t shop much . . .and yet I loooooove clothes!!!!! I know where I’m going on my next lunch hour!
Leslie, make sure you tell ‘em I sent you! There’s a lot on sale there, too, so you can pay a lot or you can pay a little — all reasonable though. Let me know what you think! (Some of the material is the softest I’ve ever felt!)
OMG! The clothes! The service! Hey everyone in Columbus — Go To Substance! I bought two sale items and they were a true bargain because they are good quality things, will last, and Fit Me. The wool skirt is deeeeevine! Can’t wait for cool days so I can wear it!
Although I don’t actually know you, my fingers are crossed for you, if only because I’m also sending a proposal for something I really want to do, and get this, it might even involve you! Win or lose, I’ll let you know when I know.
Renee, I’ll cross my fingers for you too then! (This is making it very hard to type what with fingers crossed on both hands — may have to cross my toes!)