Operative word: Productive

This has been a very trying week for me. Between tight deadlines at work and figuring out my next steps for Five Dot, I found myself over-whelmed and questioning where I wanted to be. I needed to prioritize, but wasn't sure where to start. I knew I need to talk it out, so my dinner with Christy couldn't have come at a better time. We've been taking what we like to call sanity walks for the past few months and they've really helped both of us stay focused and talk thru an abundance of ideas.

We were able to mix a little business with pleasure, gabbing like two college friends but still managing to get timelines set up to keep each other on track with the adventures that lie before us. We have different goals, but similar paths and a mutual respect for what the other is hoping to accomplish.

What's on my plate you ask? LOTS. but it's the only way i'll stay motivated. my main priority will be to get my website up and running. this will mean taking on another blog and switching over to wordpress, but i'm excited for the content and the concepts that will be posted over there and i'll hope to keep this blog updated and just as active.

Once the website is up and running, then the marketing pieces come into play. i have 2 main pieces to get out this year and i'm hoping to be able to find a site/blog or two to advertise on as well. this is the step that i'm a bit nervous about because it will require a substantial amount of financial backing, but could possibly yield a great result.

after the marketing pieces go out, it's basically pulling together loose ends and finalizing conceptual work- work that will involve a lot of designing and a lot of thought and care, but i'm ready for it. i'm ready to start pulling my brand together and taking control of my work.