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Old 07-16-2010, 03:25 AM
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So, 2 days ago I was sought out by the corporate folks (from Louisiana) from our local newspaper and asked if I would please please join them and help them to get the paper turned around. They had just fired the 2 top execs as I guess they weren't fond of how it ran and then turned to me to turn it around. Here's where I am an idiot:
On top of being on the board of directors for 3 art councils, an arts and Culteral commission (for the city) the arts league, the trinidaddio blues fest, a mod for DPS and the fireman's toy drive. I obviously have a pretty decent photography business going. I'm also part owner of a storage facility and U-Haul dealership. So on top of all of this I agree to take on this task. I met with them today and the package they offered me was not something I could turn down. But still. Sleep in my life is sooooo not an option. :-)
I swore after my roommate closed the doors on her boutique that I was running for her I wasnt going to work anything else but my own business. Ugh, it hasn't even been 3 weeks and here I go! I need my head examined
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Old 07-16-2010, 03:40 AM
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hehe Good luck!
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Old 07-16-2010, 03:56 AM
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lots of folks i bet wish they had your troubles!
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Old 07-16-2010, 08:03 AM
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Nah! You can't be busy, you still have time to interact on here!!

Seriously though, sleep is highly overrated, you're not missing much!

PS, Good luck with your new endeavour.
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Old 07-16-2010, 11:39 AM
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Thank you all. One good thing is a get to travel and while I'm traveling I can take photos!
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Old 07-16-2010, 11:46 AM
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"Sometimes I think I'm an idiot"

It's when you stop thinking that, that you should start worrying. Congratulations.
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Old 07-16-2010, 03:53 PM
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Sometimes a change is good. First, Surrounded yourself by, experienced, season reporters and photographers. Get rid of those kids who were hired right out of college that were hired for "just" the right price....cheap.
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Old 07-16-2010, 04:00 PM
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Sleep is a crutch. So, how's the storage and U-haul business going....?
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Old 07-16-2010, 04:10 PM
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I am jealous! It looks like you are doing what you want to do!
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