Delinquent

I am sorry for the lack of posts. To catch you up, my job description has changed to include interior design. I like doing most of the things that need to be done and I think I can do pretty well if given a fair shot. I am trying to learn quickly about prices of materials and how to be thrifty but effective. Example: instead of throwing out all of the existing millwork in a project I am chosing to resurface it with a film and reuse as much as I can. Yes, some modifications will need to be made to the pieces like doors added and countertops replaced but all in all, it is cheaper than starting from scratch. Don't worry, I won't sacrifice functionality for cost so whatever is kept will work.

By me taking on this role, we are stepping up as an office on the level of detail and thought that we are putting in the interior sheets. I am not allowed to get away with some of the general notes that we have used in the past and am being asked to research and call out specific items and not leave it up to the contractors or subcontractors discretion as to what they can use. It is a crash course on materials but I am up for the challenge.

What has suffered because of this added role is marketing. I am still doing some but not as much as is expected of me. I am trying to juggle all the balls but it isn't easy. I keep giving 100% and hoping that will be enough...maybe, maybe not. My next little challenge is to figure out a way to become a registered interior designer. Texas seems to be a route I can take but I still have some more checking to do before I go in that direction.

Don't worry, I know that I owe everyone lots of pictures of lots of things. I will try to catch up this weekend. My new laptop came in (I am writing on it now) and I am working on getting the programs I need on it to be functioning. I am excited to have one of my very own and not just the office one so that I can feel better about financial and legal programs I use. It is good to get some independence.

Oh, speaking of independence, I have a new personal phone number. I still have the office cell phone so you can reach me with it but if you want the new number as well let me know via text or calling or emailing or whatever.

One more thing...I am on twitter. You can request to follow me but be warned, I twitter random things and nothing useful. It is entertaining at times since I seem to get hurt often so if you want to follow I am "englandaia".

Um...that is it until I sit down with my camera and some time to do a legitimate posting.

Jacene