This has not been a good week.

[valis2]

I finally got ahold of one of the stores hosting a trunk show for me. I've been calling them for a week, wondering why I hadn't heard from them.

Turns out their store burned down.

Tried to talk to the woman at that other store, where I really, really, really want to do a show, and somehow missed her twice by mere inches.

I went into work today to the day job, and they piled tons of work on me, and now I have to go in tomorrow too, which was to be my last "huzzah" of time to myself before I leave for two months.

All in all, I'm hoping that I get to rest on Saturday (well, before I start loading for the show on Sunday). I've gone to bed before 11 two nights in a row. That can't be good.

Comments

[tudorpot.livejournal.com]

What sort of things do you sell? Good luck on your trip.

[sylvadin.livejournal.com]

Need to send you a private email. Could you drop a line at my yahoo dot com address so that we can exchange contact info?

[cactus-wren.livejournal.com]

The store burned down? That's awful - for them and you. Do you think you really missed the lady or is she being an idjit and 'happens to not be there' when you call? I hate when people do that, so rude.
Is it really time for you to leave already? That's the suckiest of all, seems like you just got back (cuz you *did* just get back), and now you're off again. *is sad*

[mingbutterfly.livejournal.com]

*hugs* *hugs* and more *hugs*...

It's all up from here, right? :-) I hope that work will be okay, and the trip will go really well. Sometimes the more difficult starts work out the best...

trunk show?

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear of your problems. What is a trunk show by the way? I'm English and don't know the term.

[perverse-idyll.livejournal.com]

Oh no! So that's one less show scheduled for your trip? How dreadful for the owners of the burned-out store, but also, poor you.

I detest it when my job impinges on the free time I try so jealously to guard for myself. Those moments of decompression and, well, self-indulgence (in my case) are what make it possible to plunge back into the unavoidable stream of necessity. I need to be serene, even stagnant, at times, in order to meet the usual demands that govern my life. So I hope you're allowed a break before you load up and pull out for two nomadic months.

Will you be completely out of touch during that time? If so, alas. Little though I comment, I'll miss your lovely posts. :(

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, what a hassle! How horrible is it that the shop burned down!

I really hope that things will still work out fine for you. The whole risk taking of these trips, financially and mentally; there has to be some reward for you!

I will be thinking of you while you're away, sending power vibes of survival and strength. *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the good luck wishes! I do hope that this trip will be a good one. ;) If not, I'm ruined! *insert dramatic Victorian sigh*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Have done so! *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I feel so sad for the couple whose store burned down...they're such nice people! They're really fun and sweet, too. It's so awful. Thank goodness they had insurance.

The woman is definitely a case of "I just missed her"...she called me back before I did, so I know she wants to talk. I just wish her message had said "YES" instead of "I have more questions"!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! *hugs* in return

I have my fingers crossed. I really don't know what will happen, but I very much hope that it's a safe trip, if nothing else!

Re: trunk show?

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Basically, it's when you are a merchant and you bring merchandise into a store, set up inside of the store for a day or two, and sell.

:) It is an inauspicious omen, isn't it? I hope that the rest of the trip isn't plagued with bad luck.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh no! So that's one less show scheduled for your trip? How dreadful for the owners of the burned-out store, but also, poor you.

They are wonderful people, and I'm so sad for them. They thought they'd have another location by the time I got there, but the new lease company is very sloooow, and it's taking forever.

It wasn't really a great show last year, but they were so nice that I wanted to do it again. Thankfully, I have a customer there who contacted me, and she's awesome, so at least I have someone to hang out with. ;)

I detest it when my job impinges on the free time I try so jealously to guard for myself. Those moments of decompression and, well, self-indulgence (in my case) are what make it possible to plunge back into the unavoidable stream of necessity.

I couldn't agree with you more. I always need time to myself, just for sanity's sake. On this sort of trip I'm always moving, always thinking about the next thing, always driving or loading or unloading or talking...it's a tough time, and I really wanted at least a bit of slowdown before I leave. But the closer I get, the more things pile up! This weekend is already a disaster.

Will you be completely out of touch during that time? If so, alas. Little though I comment, I'll miss your lovely posts. :(

Usually I'm completely out of touch. But this time it does look like I'll be staying with more friends, and I'll probably be able to at least post a few entries. I think catching up with the flist, however, might be a bit impossible, as I will get too far behind this time. :(

[valis2.livejournal.com]

This trip is the biggest risk of them all, and it's such a huge expense that I cringe just thinking about it. I am very much hoping that it pays off in the end.

Thank you for the power vibes! *hugs*

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

You know what I really admire about you? It's your strength and resilience when it comes to phoning people and being rejected.

Just had to tell you this...

*catsmooches*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

You mean my legendary stubbornness? *snort* *laughs*

Thanks, sweetie. ;)

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that one! :-)

Honestly, I wish I had more of it, when it comes to cold calls and similar stuff...

[cafemercury.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry...for both you and the poor people who lost their store. *hugs*

I hope everything will work out.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I really hope so as well. The good thing is that they have insurance. It's still pretty awful, but it could have been much, much worse.

[mariannelee.livejournal.com]

Just hang in there, sweetie.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Am trying, but it's really getting to me.

I made 249087562408 calls today, and it was very frustrating and difficult.

Will feel better when I have a real night's sleep tonight.