I'm babbling about the web server to my husband.

"I'm learning how to do an SSL Certificate today. My old one expired. It was a year old."

He flashed back that blank look; like when somebody goes geekspeak on ya and you don't speak that strain. He nodded a little.

"Hey, now! C'mon. I know I'm boring, but it's your fault! I wasn't a nerd before you met me."

He laughs. "You were always a nerd, Honey. Just not a computer...

Goddess

People often wonder about being self-employed. It's one of those things people fantasize about after a bad day at the office or something. At least, I did...

It should surprise nobody that the reaility doesn't always live up to the fantasy.

Anyway, I thought I'd share some of my unoiffical business rules that I've found helpful...

• The less they've paid, the more they expect. ALWAYS.
• People that take up a big amount of time and energy before you've got a project always

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Goddess

sometimes, my 18-yr-old speaks wistfully about "the old days," pre low carb in our household.

"I miss the days I could suggest we order a pizza, and didn't get laughed at," she sighs.

I laugh heartily, inadvertenly emphasizing her point.

"It's been a long time, huh?"

"Yeah!" she says. "It used to be, when I'd suggest we order a pizza, sometimes, you'd say 'That sounds like a good idea.' And...

Goddess

I went out to eat with a friend today. Sitting there perusing the menu, deciding what I was gonna get...including deciding how on plan I was going to eat. And it hit me.

Yes, this journey takes staying power. Yes, it takes focus, and dedication, and commitment. And yes, it certainly takes time! It's easy enough to say, "It didn't pile on overnight, so it won't drop overnight." And it's also true, no doubt.

But that doesn't help when you're dealing with...

Goddess

I am pleased with myself today. I did a better job of taking care of me than I sometimes do.

Nothing special. Just being a little less driven, I guess.

I've been overbooked with work for a while now. Good long while, actually. And the last couple of weeks, I've really been feeling the stress.

Now, I've been working for myself for a long time...Eight years, matter of fact. So I should have some idea of how to manage it by now. You'd think, at least. But when...

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