Author Archives: perlgurl

Step One

Posted on November 16, 2012 by perlgurl

Do something to get the finances in order. Going back to a nearly full-time job in December, getting back to using my true skill set of being a programmer. No idea what that means for the studio long-term, but for … Continue reading →

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Life is so interesting sometimes

Posted on November 13, 2012 by perlgurl

Part of that thing applied for, which I have not heard back about yet, has brought another potential opportunity my way. Will know more after the work week is over. And had my first student pay for our “Super Supporter” … Continue reading →

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Crossing fingers

Posted on November 11, 2012 by perlgurl

I applied for something today. Hoping I get it. That is all the details I am giving. Well, I can say it took me three hours to do it. Forgot how pain-staking this process could be.

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Never a good day to do the accounting

Posted on November 8, 2012 by perlgurl

Every time I do accounting for the studio it just makes me sad. I’m starting to think that we will be closing for sure come May 2013. I’m not going to stop trying, but even with my very low goal … Continue reading →

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Someday, going off the grid

Posted on October 31, 2012 by perlgurl

Pretty bad that the highlight of my day is thinking that I would honestly like to eventually move away from inhabited areas and have something like this, but made for arctic climate of Alaska, so much more enticing http://inhabitat.com/tiny-off-grid-cabin-in-maine-is-completely-self-sustaining/ The … Continue reading →

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First time as Full-time Sponsor

Posted on October 29, 2012 by perlgurl

Hosted my first out of town instructor two weeks ago and put on a showcase too. I’ve all the elements before separately, but never had to deal with a situation where I was also paying for flights, food, etc. I … Continue reading →

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When it’s so bad it’s good…

Posted on October 21, 2012 by perlgurl

Going to start bad movie night part two in just a short while. We are going to watch the second half of “Stephen King’s Storm of the Century.” Bad t.v. coupled with beer and popcorn works wonders and helps shake … Continue reading →

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Alaska, boilers, and appointments

Posted on October 17, 2012 by perlgurl

Up at the crack of dawn to be ready for a boiler tune-up appointment that I set nearly a month ago and instead of picking up the phone to hear them say, “we’re on our way” I get a call … Continue reading →

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No stopping it now……

Posted on October 11, 2012 by perlgurl

House is cleaner, it will have to suffice. Need to finish the laundry so the linens are clean, have a quick shower, then back to that darn choli for a couple hours. Pet food run, then to the airport since … Continue reading →

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The end, and a beginning

Posted on October 8, 2012 by perlgurl

Yesterday we finally buried Sam and Baby in the yard. The day they died was just a really long one for me where I didn’t get home until after 10pm and in the last week or so our schedules didn’t … Continue reading →

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