Lately I have been so…out of it. I know that is the worst way to describe it because it’s actually quite the opposite. Sometimes I think I’m involved in so much that I can’t focus on one thing. I keep typing out different ways to explain it and then deleting it because it sounds too much like complaining. Which I’m so not trying to do!! I just think sometimes I spread myself too thin, so the things that deserve ALL of me aren’t GETTING all of me. Does that make any sense??
Enough complaining from me already! I couldn’t be happier with the things that keep me oh so busy here at MJC. Not to mention the fact that Denise keeps telling me I need to hire an assistant. Can you BELIEVE that??!!?!! I hardly can. And I don’t even know how it will work because I have a real hard time giving up my jobs. How are things supposed to be done correctly if it’s not ME doing them!? Ha, I’m sure Denise battled with the same feelings when she had me join her in design. And I know Lynette has been going through the same thing, since recently Cindy and Chelsa have joined her team.
It’s hard to share when it comes to MJC! All the wonderful jobs I have here feel like they were always meant for me. I can’t imagine someone else sending the emails I send, or doing the things I do! It’s just not work, it’s all so very personal feeling to me. To all of us at MJC actually.
And the things I’ve been working on lately? Oh you know, finishing catalog 3 up with Andrea this week, finishing Spring 2013 fabrics, designing Spring 2013, preparing for the launch of TGO, finalizing Fall 2013… And the list goes on and on. You know what’s awesome and amazing and great though? Denise decided last week that she and I should work at least one night at Platinum together. So each week we will get even more time to work on ART FAIR pieces! Which I’m just so excited about. There’s nothing like designing 15 dresses in one night and cutting them in quantities of 6 or less. Especially when I know how much you guys are going to love each piece we make. You should see the INSANE amount of fabric we have right now, gives me the chills just thinking about it. And seriously, boxes and boxes of art fair stuff already cut and sewn! June can’t come soon enough, am I right?
LOVE, SAM
That’s how many feel Sam, if you want something done right you have to do it yourself!!
do excited for my 1st art fair!!! Can’t wait to see what you ladies are creating!!!! Have a great week 
thanks for sharing!!
I can NOT wait!!! I am planning a Mommy/Daughter trip for myself and my soon to be 7 year old daughter to your fabulous Art Fair:)) It will be our first time there!!! I hosted my first show yesterday and now Im hooked!!!! Thanks for all of your hard work and for creating such yummy pieces:) HUGS!
Heather
I am so excited for Art Fair. I went to Ball State and have family in Muncie and Carmel so I very excited to come home and see them and the beautiful clothes.
I love your all over the place post makes this busy mom feel normal!
I cant wait to go to Art Fair!!! Woohoo!!! Keep cutting those dresses!!!:)
I will totally be your assistant! Dream job!
You girls enjoy your evening work…I’ve already started saving my $$$ for Art Fair!!!
I totally understand what your talking about. I’m not sure I’m a good multitasker! When I get myself too busy I always have to slow myself down and remember what’s truly most important. For me it’s being a Mom to my 3 wonderful children. I feel so blessed.
Have fun working on platinum!
You probably should get an assistant, but I know it is difficult. Like you, I love my job. It’s work, but I really enjoy it most of the time. I finally had to get an assistant, and I might be one of the easiest bosses around because I still have a difficult time delegating tasks. I typically do most of the work myself, but I’m getting better at it. So glad you enjoy what you do. It truly is a blessing!
You are absolutely right! I cannot wait until af either and seeing all the goodies. . .please make plenty of 18 months and 2′s please!
It’s wonderful that you take such pride in your work that you don’t want to delegate it…but I would certainly take Denise up on her offer to hire an assistant. The right assistant will get you back in focus and as organized as you’ve ever wanted to be!
I’m so (selfishly) excited to see your and Denise’s collarborations at AF, but I’m also excited that you both get to spend some girl time together once a week. What fun!
Understand
Completely on a much smaller scale I am positive of that. p.s. Let me know if you are in search of new model….lol. My daughter would be perfect!! Love mjc…..
Sam,your not in the “boat” alone. lol My schedule has been so hectic lately too, I have the same feeling as you do-spreading yourself thin. Between working 45 hours a week, 16 (credit hours) of school, 4 kids, softball team (my girls), NAYS chapter Director(softball,)4 meetings in the next two weeks, a family funeral last week, and other choirs I’ve forgotten, just knowing the date is amazing!lol (P.S. I have actually forgotten to pick up my youngest two from daycare twice last month, and…got half way to work and realized if didn’t drop them off! My husband has now too over this choir *no children where harmed in my forgetfulness.)Hang in there it will all be worth it!
Take a few deep breaths and know that we all LOVE your line….Thank u for all the cuteness…i just found your brand a few weeks ago and have gone crazy buying it for my little grand daughter…LOL Scored my first 2 platinum things on 2/21… My aughter is a single parent and I buy all her clothes and this is one of the cutest and best quaility brand I’ve found…XOXO Try to enjoy your success day by day…
I’d make a great assistant
A few things: 1) you are not alone. we actually love to hear that you are “normal” like the rest of us!
2) where oh where is the cute little dolly from in her pocket in picture #1?
3) would you be my personal shopper for art fair? i can’t make it but i would love some items. i will pay you. please?
Love your posts! I recently found your old Blog … So good that you are even more excited about what you do and that you still love your job!!