tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post1048543167587011962..comments2023-10-10T08:54:09.773-07:00Comments on Phydeaux Designs: Carrying on when you're in pain: entrepreneurialism, healthcare and painBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16526882746974417481noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-63996049286130848072010-06-29T15:06:27.849-07:002010-06-29T15:06:27.849-07:00I agree all around, Sharon! Got the idea from Fer...I agree all around, Sharon! Got the idea from Ferriss' book as well! Yes, indeed, I'll share whatever I learn ... now I just need time to spend on it. :PBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526882746974417481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-27027352863416710082010-06-26T12:39:06.822-07:002010-06-26T12:39:06.822-07:00Brenda--that's a hot idea! I have imaginary as...Brenda--that's a hot idea! I have imaginary assistants like Amelie (the perfectionist) and Tink and Tank (the two circus midgets), but have not thought about a virtual one. Timothy Ferriss raves about virtuals in his book, <i>The 4-Hour Workweek</i>. (He's not a knit designer!)<br /><br />Are you thinking of the outsourcing variety? Will you share some of your research in a blog post? <br /><br />It would be cool to have someone else do research, spend hours of time sourcing materials, and enter inventory from invoices into the computer. If you ship them your yarn purchases could they ball wind it for you and send it back do you think?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-43864136181348956942010-06-24T19:31:38.045-07:002010-06-24T19:31:38.045-07:00Mmmmm, butternut squash ....
I love Autumn for SO...Mmmmm, butternut squash ....<br /><br />I love Autumn for SO many reason, Wendy! And it's true that one of them is the end of summer! :DBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526882746974417481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-19570281530837593772010-06-24T14:48:34.234-07:002010-06-24T14:48:34.234-07:00Hugs, Brend. Now I know why you embrace Autumn - ...Hugs, Brend. Now I know why you embrace Autumn - and here I thought it was primarily for the butternut squash! Haha! Hugs, you, hugs and warm-soothing showers! xowzgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803260442691384173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-41013938129349455222010-06-24T10:44:31.818-07:002010-06-24T10:44:31.818-07:00Hi Lan!
That doesn't sound like much fun - I&...Hi Lan!<br /><br />That doesn't sound like much fun - I'm so sorry! We do get to deal with what life deals us, though, as you say. :) <br /><br />Fingers crossed that our new healthcare plan will actually work! I understand it works fairly well in Canada, though you all have to wait very long for things like an MRI? If you have insurance here, you can get any diagnostic test very quickly (depending on where you live), but things may change with this new plan!<br /><br />Thanks for your great comments!!! :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526882746974417481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-65047036731846529132010-06-24T10:39:08.128-07:002010-06-24T10:39:08.128-07:00Haha, Sharon! I love to cook myself - I'd be ...Haha, Sharon! I love to cook myself - I'd be so sad to give that up. :D <br /><br />I would LOVE to live in the Pacific NW! I've dreamed of Portland or Seattle or similar for years. I don't want to live too far away from my folks, though, who won't consider the same (they live in Northern California, but in the Central Valley - talk about SUN and HEAT - yikes!). I tell you though, after this week, the Pacific NW may be a necessity, not just a hopeful dream. This is not fun!<br /><br />You might check into a virtual assistant! I'm doing so right now - someone who can make a lot of phone calls, research, paperwork, etc. for me. Wouldn't that be fab?<br /><br />I haven't used interns, in part because there are a lot of rules and regulations about compensation that makes them slightly less useful for me. I may as well hire an assistant, virtual or other, you know?<br /><br />I love all of your points - thank you!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526882746974417481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-19219065140764092372010-06-24T05:46:44.073-07:002010-06-24T05:46:44.073-07:00Hi Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear about how lupus...Hi Brenda, <br /><br />I am so sorry to hear about how lupus has affected your life. I have horrible cold urticaria so I understand your pain and frustration except during the winter (and certain types of cold in the summer - it's hard to explain). But like you said you work your life around it to make things better and if not better some day's at least livable.<br /><br />I am interested in seeing what happens with health care in the States as well. I am not a political guru and to each his own but as someone who grew up under the poverty line in my province (Ontario, Canada) I would have had peanuts with regard to health care if we didn't have health care covered here by our taxes. I compare it to the dentist which was only affordable every few years unless it was an emergency. It's an imperfect system and I like everyone else I hate taxes - but when you need it it's there. And when you can afford to go elsewhere some people do. <br /><br />Feel better and I love Sharon's idea about interns! I wish I had an intern. We lost our student assistants due to funding at work and it's the pits.Design & Libraries Authorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306491889533431313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183396.post-20328453973303314972010-06-23T19:59:37.198-07:002010-06-23T19:59:37.198-07:00Brenda, what a huge bummer to be debilitated by su...Brenda, what a huge bummer to be debilitated by sunshine! <br /><br />You must consider moving to the Pacific Northwest, because what I remember from living in the Bay Area--there is a LOT of sun there. In fact, one of the reasons I moved north, in addition to the smog and the traffic, was that there was just too much sun and concrete. <br /><br />I survive with my small business by working half time at a professional job that includes benefits for working 20 or more hours per week. Although it really cuts into my productive time, it provides a tremendous fallback position. <br /><br />I'm hoping to grow the business to the point where I can hire someone to do some of the admin work for me. I've also thought about a college business major for an intern. Have you used interns? <br /><br />Do you think you can find interns from a culinary institute to come and cook dinner?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.com