do we really have to work?

Why do we all have to work? Ok, I know why, but I don't like it. Work has been a struggle over the past few weeks. I'll maybe go into that later. I just don't feel like I'm doing "my thing." Anyone know what I mean? I want that feeling again where I get up in the morning and want to go to work. Yes, I said I want that feeling "again" cause at one time I had that feeling. Life is to short to not do what you love. While I'd love to be a SAHM... it won't pay the bills.

My sister and I are considering a new venture... this give you a hint?

It's a LONG shot, but I'm going to just go with the flow and see what happens. May work, may not. But I'll never forgive myself when I'm 80, if I don't try. My sister and I went to B & N this weekend and spent frickin $140 on these 6 books. I told her we better be serious about it this time (we've gone back and forth on owning our own gift shop for years) if we were spending this kind of $$ on 6 books! So things are rolling along. We are meeting with a financial advisor this week and I am calling my realtor tomorrow to see what retail space is available downtown. There is one building in particular I would *LOVE* to have, but at this time it is only for sale. I don't want to purchase a building when starting out... maybe after a few years when we know things are going to work out we'd be interested in doing that. It also has an apartment above... and I in NO WAY want to be a landlord on top of starting a business.

So the hardest thing we have come across is not the paperwork, the loan app's, the time commitment, the researching, the business plan, etc... it's figuring out a name! I would **LOVE** some ideas from you all! (Think gift shop, home decor, baby items, candles, books, Chas - maybe I could sell your beautiful creations and take custom orders!) Just throw anything that comes to mind out there. Some of you know me personally and some don't... so I'm excited to hear your ideas! If all goes through and we actually choose your idea there will be a handsome reward. Promise.

I have worked in a retail store for over 10 years (prior to the job I'm in). While it had it's moments (like every job does) overall I loved it. I love doing merchandise displays, going to market, ordering new items, helping customers find just the right thing, chit chatting with customers, etc. And what would be better than calling it mine?

Please say an extra prayer for us. Thank you!