So we all know that it snowed and although I thought it wasn't a whole lot, it was enough to close schools and send the masses out to buy up all the rock salt in the tri-state area. I tried working from home but that never really works out. You see, the puppies not only have attachment issues but are both in constant competition with each other for my attention and unfortunately for me the most common game is who can sit closest to my throat. Yeah, real fun… NOT! So imagine, laptop and two pint sized dogs on my lap, climbing on top of each other to be the one that is highest , then when there is no room left to go Lilli, who is the Alpha Yorkie, chases Baby off. They run around like maniacs then pounce on me & repeat climbing. No good… I pack up my external drives, dig out my car, shovel the drive and head to the studio for some peace and quiet.
I wasn't having a particularly good day. Sometimes I wonder if my extra efforts go unnoticed. I still edit each and every image individually, still create every album without templates and I still correspond with every client personally. It's time consuming and often takes me away from the task at hand but I really feel that we are at times a society that has become very depersonalized. I for one like to feel like I am providing a service that offers more…
So I finish a Wedding and head to the gym for my Monday night Yoga Class – You guessed it! Yoga is cancelled and the gym is closed. Umm okay… Go back to the studio, nearly fall on my ass on the sidewalk outside of studio – note to self, no more rock salt left in the tri-state area….. Continue editing till about 10:00 pm. Then I fight with Kristin about the perils of other people driving her car and how they shouldn't go on a road trip tonight with the weather and lack of driving experience…. I'm angry and frustrated so I pack up my stuff and head out.
I'm ready to write the day off when I check my email for the last time tonight and the day was saved =) Here are a few excerpts from 2 emails I received.
"Hi Cindy—thanks so much for an unbelievable job with our pictures—now what!?! I mean I know we need to pick, but how many do I get—we have a 40 page book-right?? ..Oh, and your packaging is SOO cute too!! I love LOVE LOVE you! "
"Cindy! can i just tell you that i had a really crappy day today, and then i got your dvd in the mail. i am SO happy! the day that i walked into your studio in center city i knew there was a connection, but you honestly are the best decision i made regarding wedding planning! even though we had bad weather and i was so concerned about the photos…you really came through. everything is just so beautiful. anyways, i just wanted to say thank you for making an awful day fantastic. **hugs**"
Sometimes all any of us really needs is a little affirmation so thank you both so much for taking the time to brighten my day and helping me to end it with a smile!
xoxoxo ~ Cindy
