I just realized I never explained the title of that last post, because half way through I changed my mind about what I was posting about and I never went back to change it. So now it makes no sense at all. I certainly can't explain it now- that would ruin the mystery.
Tonight I went to go see my accountant. (hahahaha!) That just sounds so bizarre and funny to me- it's just such a grown up thing. And me of all people! I come from a pretty blue collar middle class family, I don't think any one of them has ever had a need for an accountant. So to me, it sounds pretty fancy pants.
I actually really liked her a lot- she was great. I had a little trouble finding someone affordable, but finally, one of my friend-of a friend-of an accountant of a friend- leads panned out. Since I've never done this before, I wanted to make sure I was prepared. I printed every report that looked even remotely useful from the bookkeeping software, and I gathered up all my receipts and statements and everything else I could think of, including the laptop (you know, just in case). All in all, I only needed about 1/4 of what I brought along- but that's ok. I'd rather have too much info than not enough. And THEN as I was putting everything away in my expanding file, she said, "Wow -you are so organized, everything is laid out as it should be, I wish more of my clients were like that"
HA! I laughed out loud because, Me? Organized? Really? You haven't been to my house. But then on the way home I started to think about it and really, I shouldn't be all that surprised. I am organized. It is right there on my resume: "excellent organizational skills", and it's always been a strong point in my work reviews. And no matter how I am in my personal life, (which is maybe just a little cluttered- but I always know where everything is) in my work life, I've always been pretty systematic. I just kinda forgot. Or more truthfully, just disregarded it. I shouldn't do that. Anyway, it was a nice compliment to hear, especially since I was so nervous about the whole thing. She really made me feel more confident about it all.
February 20, 2007
Because I am the CEO
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The first time is always the one where you feel least confident (whatever that first time thing might be) -- but you are definately sounding more like the business woman I know you are :-) This will be old hat sooner than you believe and you'll be giving sage advice (as always) on this "owning your own business" thing.
Of course you're organized! I think we are all a little bit more [insert good quality here] at work. It's not fraught with emotion or expectations, so we don't carry as much baggage into work. Hopefully.
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