I hope that I don’t spend all my time writing about my job, though it is far more jam-packed a position than I imagined. Whenever I get a new project or phone call my thoughts are, “Hmm. Am I in charge of this?” or “Do I go to this meeting?” or “I HAVE TO DO WHAT?” Each time, however, I am learning something new and get advice that I scribble on a notebook to remember later. Recently, I heard this advice that I’ve been applying to whatever person who crosses my path:
There is messy work in this work we do involving human beings, but we are in control of two things every day:
1. Who or what gets our energy.
and
2. Our attitude.
Also, this advice:
Don’t take your walkie-talkie in the bathroom with you when you have to pee because if you hit the button everyone will hear you.
There’s a lot of stuff brewing up here at Mocha Momma and I’m almost feeling like I need a staff. Writing gigs, coffee tawlks, getting invitations to be flown places and test drive cars (all kinds of WOWWEE going on in my brain with that one). Other stuff is trying out products and there are some awesome things I’m going to get to test out and see how I like it. Some of the more fascinating ones are of the photography nature and I’m working on building my knowledge of my camera and some of the gadgets that go with it.
Other products are web-based things that can help build revenue for this site (seriously, I will need a staff, people! Send resumes! Send pictures!) and I’m playing around with Photrade. I first heard about it at a dinner in Chicago with the founder, Andrew, and lately we’ve been “in talks” (Staff! Hurry! I’m using lingo!) about how to best use the site to benefit both parties.
Other things keeping me busy are the 3rd season of The Office, reading some great books that were suggested by some friends on GoodReads, and catching some cool stuff online.
So, stay tuned. There’s stuff in the works. There’s also going to be contests and prizes and who doesn’t love a prize? Besides that dork in your office who picks his nose when he thinks no one is watching and has created a Booger Shrine on his cabinet? Besides him? No one.
September 12, 2007 @ 9:11 am | Filed under Computers and Internet | Permalink |
chris Said,
September 12, 2007 @ 10:42 am
Wow! You are busy! I haven’t been to visit in a while so thought I had better drop in, but apparently you won’t be able to sit long enough for a quick cuppa
Glad to hear you life is so full right now
P.S.
The photo trade site is very cool!
CJ Said,
September 12, 2007 @ 11:03 am
Well, you said you need a staff. Do you need a photographer? I’ve been looking for a job for quite a while now. I have a website you can look at. I am a fan of yours, too. Been reading for a while now, but I don’t always comment. Guess I’m more of a lurker. But my sis used to comment a lot. She’s bipolarhousewife.blogspot.com should you remember when she used to blog. Been a while now. Anyway, let us know what happens with the new job and finding a staff (really?).
mom2amara Said,
September 12, 2007 @ 5:06 pm
I have always loved your blog. I felt honored when I met you at BlogHer — so now I must yell: ME! ME! Hire me! I can always use another job
Daisy Said,
September 12, 2007 @ 7:08 pm
Walkie Talkie in the bathroom? Surely you know better.
dana Said,
September 13, 2007 @ 9:04 am
I’d like to apply for the position of Mocha’s assistant. (Visions of the Devil Wears Prada are in my head — but I know you’d never order a fancy steak and then throw it away.)
Does this job pay in the form personal photography tips and free camera goods? I only ask because I’ve praying Nikon will drop a camera in my lap for months.
Sounds like lots of things are going on! How exciting!
Lara Said,
September 13, 2007 @ 6:53 pm
ooh, can i be a ghost-writer for you? i could learn how to fake your writing style and then you’d just have to tell me what to write about and go have a mojito.
Lovebabz Said,
September 13, 2007 @ 8:07 pm
I’ve got skills, why I even endured a stint working for PR Heavy Terrie Williams in NYC back in the day….arrghh. What do you need and can you pay me in dairy free chocolates?
Ok enough of the shameless begging for a job—this is terrific news, ok back to shameless begging for a gig; seriously if you need hands, I have a resume ready.
Love,
Babz
KC Said,
September 14, 2007 @ 11:37 am
It sounds like its going to be a fun new venture with great opportunities for expansion!!!
What ideas do you have for content… might help with the whole ‘hiring’ the right people for the job…. Just a suggestion…
Hope this finds you well and still breathing!!
Ciao bella,
KC