Thursday, January 16, 2014

Overthinking the Brand

So, things have been hectic.  Glad the holidays are over.  Glad the kids are back.  Wish anyone who is being douchey would stop.  Wish my kid would be a little more realistic about planning her wedding.  I love her to death, but at this point all my hair may fall out.  I would give her whatever kind of wedding she wants, however my last name isn't Trump.  So I hope she gets that I'm trying my hardest to help and do everything I can to make it perfect.  Work wise, kinda enjoying only working 3 days a week, which I'm sure pisses my boss of because I'm pretty sure she wanted me to quit.  Oh well.  They are already onto the newest drama there, and I'm glad I'm not involved.  I've got a lot of notes and journals that I'm going to put up, just trying to establish a brand.  Sounds silly right? Well it's alot of work.  I know I'm probably overthinking it, but there's different blog formats, and coming up with a name that isn't trademarked or copyrighted, setting up a website, buying domain names and on and on.  It's a little daunting.  I can definitely be a big chicken.  I know I've been dragging my feet, but in my own defense, I've been spending alot of time with my grandson too.  He's one smart little shit.  You really have to listen, but this little guy has alot to say.  He's a fucking riot.  And got more energy than an F5 tornado, so keeping up with him is a workout.  But I love every freaking minute of it.  I'm thinking of doing some fundraising to get a book together.  I guess the first thing I have to do is this branding stuff.  Lots of reading involved which is ok, maybe I'll find myself a professional to help me sort it all out.  Maybe not.  I know I'm kind of stubborn and like to do everything myself.  But I'm not good with deadlines, so maybe I need a little help with that part.  I do know I need to start posting more often, says the woman who realizes her last post was 2 months ago.  Yea, Yea, the deadline thing.  I'm lucky I get out of bed some mornings.  I do know that I'd prefer to consult and to write, but I do enjoy the couple days I do work.  For now. If I can get my shit together, maybe do a little fundraising, I can get to just working during the summer.  Yea that definitely didn't sound right. I really want to rent a cottage on the beach for the summer and just write. Every day. On the Beach.  Walk to the market, cook, write, read. Hence the fundraising.  So I guess it's just alot of research, a name and some other business like decisions.  And outlines.  I have 4 or 5 complete novel outlines.  It's time to start.  And it's time to stop.  You know, stop overthinking it.  And just do it.  Shit.  I don't think I can use that.  That shoe company might sue me.  I need an agent.  Or a babysitter. Not really sure which one at this point.  But I am moving forward and making things happen.  Finally.  Til next time, don't be a douche. And I don't know-say something nice to someone, it just might make their whole damn day.  I'm outta here....love & laughter and all the silly stuff-til next time.