Taking a Break
The picture above shows the current state of affairs here on the homestead and so after 2+ years of Chicken Librarian, and after 6 months of really working towards making Chicken Librarian a true business, I find myself in the position where I need to take a break. It's a good thing really. I have SO much on my to-do list that I need to take some time and focus on that list before adding more to it. I really want to hunker down in these last few weeks of summer and get things done. Take some time away from online commitments. So I'm going to sign off social media and the blog until the end of August. And to hold myself accountable, I'm going to share my to-do list with you. I'm nervous doing it but here we go!
- Finish organizing and executing next class (need to order items and food)
- Print classes
- Print lip balm labels and adhere to tubes
- Finish blanket
- Finish hat
- Edit pics (about 500)
- Pick up ribbons from fair
- Finish mulching garden
- Weed Garden
- Fix hoses, install drip hoses
- Dye yarn using Queen Anne's Lace
- Write business plan
- Write marketing plan
- Write next class--beeswax food covers, apples
- Make face cleaner for customer
- Update business records--file, expenses, income, balance checkbook, activate debit card
- Order new contacts
- Make soap
- Then make laundry detergent
- Inventory items at both retail locations
- Process peaches
So it doesn't look that bad when you write it out like this but it all takes time. And just so you'll have something to look forward to, here are all the blog posts I need to plan out:
- County Fair
- Food Preservation—tomatoes, peaches
- Garden update
- Update on 'taking a break'
- Kitten updates
- Dyeing with Queen Anne’s Lace
And I want to spend time with this guy...all my guys really. We have some functions upcoming here at the fishing lodge that I want to be present for.
Is there anything else you want to know about? I'll try to check in when I can but know I am going to be doing my best to get everything done so I can start September new with renewed spirit, time, and activities! Until then my friends!