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Title: Hi from chilly California! Post by: whimsy1 on April 16, 2008, 11:46:30 AM Hi everyone - I'm Paula and live in the foothills of Northern California on 3 acres. Been married 24 yrs...2 great boys. My husband and I have a home biz. plus I'm an artist and work at home. ( So we're constantly together, which can get a little "hairy" at times!) When I'm not doing art I enjoy hiking,travel, all forms of art (plays,music) reading , nature (bugs,lizards,creepy crawly stuff)and good red wine ! Looking forward to some interesting chats...!
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: JennR on April 16, 2008, 12:51:56 PM Hi! Welcome to Diva Tribe! I'm Jenn and I live in western PA. My husband and I also own a business and work together, so I can relate to that sometimes getting "hairy." LOL!
I am looking forward to hearing more from you. :smileflower: Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: whimsy1 on April 16, 2008, 02:29:52 PM Hi Jenn - What kind of business do you guyz have?? Tell me all about it. We publish a do-it-yourself will kit. We've been doing it ever since my youngest son was born -20 yrs!....We're in 2 major catalogs. My husband handles most of it but I occasionally help with labeling,etc.(the "grunt" work,but I don't mind) .. Luckily he's downstairs and I'm upstairs...so there is breathing space!.
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: Jen on April 16, 2008, 03:23:48 PM Welcome to DivaTribe. :)
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: whimsy1 on April 16, 2008, 04:29:20 PM Thanks,Jen. The whole forum experience is new to me.---looks like tons of fun ! It'll be nice to share and learn from others, should be a verrry interesting experience!!!
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: allinyc on April 16, 2008, 05:06:50 PM Welcome. I live on Long Island, NY. I am a social work administrator but thinking very seriously of getting out of this field!!
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: whimsy1 on April 16, 2008, 07:00:28 PM Hi Ally in NYC - I'm curious( very nosey by nature!) -- why do you want to get out of social work??? At one time I was really interested in social work, but the idea was squelched by my counselor. Who knows where I would be now?? I've learned to trust my own feelings and decisions since then. .... BTW must be very exciting to live in the "Big Apple". !!
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: allinyc on April 17, 2008, 03:25:51 PM Well, I actually now live on Long Island, which is basically a big suburb off the "city".
In any event, I want to get out because of the overall bureacracy, which leads to a great deal of personal stress in my day to day life. Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: JennR on April 17, 2008, 06:38:53 PM Hi Jenn - What kind of business do you guyz have?? We own an automotive, truck, motorcycle repair & inspection shop. We have 1 full time guy, and 2 part time (seasonal) guys - DH and the guys do all of the work-work, while I do all of the paperwork, accounting, marketing - pretty much everything that does not involve actually getting dirty! We have been supporting our family solely with the business for about 5 years now - so it can get very stressful! We also have 2 boys, ages 8 and 14, who are both involved in a lot of sports, and keep us very busy! Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: whimsy1 on April 19, 2008, 04:18:46 PM Hi Alli - I hope you find an answer to your career dilemna - my sister -in-law is also in social work -they are cutting back, though, so that's a good thing for her -no overtime....She is tired of traffic and working weekends. They always say, do what you love. Not always easy,though!
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: whimsy1 on April 19, 2008, 04:24:50 PM Hi JennR - Good for you to have your biz. for 5 years - they say once you've done 5 you're pretty much home free business wise.... I know all about 2 boys - ours are off doing their own thing . One wants to be an actor, the other has an Ebay biz. going (pretty exciting!)..We involved the boys slightly with our home business, but it was nothing they ever really took to...So, do you ever become involved in Parts and Labor? My son was let off after being in Parts for Subaru, along with his friend that worked there the next week -shows how bad the economy is!
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: HeatherH on April 22, 2008, 09:10:50 AM Belated welcome from me! I live in Southern California and work for a research institute. I have one step-son and a great DH. :D
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: allinyc on April 22, 2008, 03:55:02 PM Totally off the subject, but how'd you get involved in your job Heather? I am looking to change fields, and research seems interesting to me (ie. social work related research stuff though).
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: HeatherH on April 23, 2008, 09:17:37 AM Totally off the subject, but how'd you get involved in your job Heather? I am looking to change fields, and research seems interesting to me (ie. social work related research stuff though). I'll start a new thread and answer your question. :) Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: whimsy1 on April 23, 2008, 02:21:21 PM Hi Heather - Thanks for the belated welcome. Working in research sounds interesting,tell me more. What area of So. Cal. do you live? My son goes to UCLong Beach -determined to become an actor!...Working on a "bra art" project, need to get it done today... so back to the drawing board... hope to have more chats later.
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: Soap Star on May 02, 2008, 12:23:49 PM Welcome to the tribe! :smileflower:
Title: Re: Hi from chilly California! Post by: Banana Mama on July 11, 2008, 12:06:43 AM Hi! I am an Architect in So. Cal. trying to make in on my own since I was laid off in December. I have a husband (who is usually understanding) and 2 young boys (8 and 3) who are very demanding!!! Welcome, I hope you find some kindred spirits here!!!
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