Current Endeavors

Since my life has no exact direction at the moment, I've decided to create several small paths all at once.

1. I have recently advertised myself on Craigslist. No, not in the personals but on the 'creative design' page. I've offered free landscape designs, specifically small scale gardens or containers, in order to build my professional portfolio. I hope to be able to land a few design jobs and help with the installation to further my experience.

I've actually had a serious hit amoung all the fake ones. A local therapist would like a small design for her front yard. She works from home and thinks that her clients would like an area to relax and meditate. We've had to push our meeting back, but hopefully we'll be able to get the ball rolling soon! Who knows where this one project could lead?!

2. Not sure if anyone knew this, but I've always had an interest in event planning/wedding planning. My favorite times at CFA are when I get to do the decorations for holidays or put our flowers together. I really think that I could excel at this if I knew the basics and how the business works.

Although I'm not to sure how to go about entering this field, I decided to start at the bottom with floral design. So early this week, I left my resume with several local florist shops. One actually called me back the next day to set up and interview next week! Although they don't need the help right away, they should be busy enough this fall to take me on. Also, the owner, who's
Polish accent is horrible, is one the Athens garden tour and said she probably wants some help with that as well. Awesome!

So....

Maybe something will come from these two paths, or maybe not. At least I am trying and at least I am facing a huge fear of mine: randomly talking to people, especially about myself. Wish me luck!