June 30, 2009

The boss of me

So, it's official. I'm a full-time freelancer. Yesterday I felt really sad. I didn't expect to feel sad (this being such a liberating thing and all), but as I was going through three years of notes, cards, emails and contact lists I felt pretty sentimental about the whole thing. And frankly, I'd like to remember it that way. There were some very good times, and truly amazing people in those three years.

Now I just feel strange. Even though I've been both part-time and full-time freelance before, I hardly remember what it's like. I recall spending most of the time wishing for a full-time job - ha!

I have so many ideas of projects I would like to try, especially when it comes to making my house feel more like a home. And blog posts and story ideas and scarves to knit and on and on. I really don't know where to start. I think I might just lay in the grass and read a book all afternoon. Because I can. Don't hate me.

If any of you are freelancers, I'd love to hear how you structure your day. Is it tough to stay disciplined? I'm usually good at it when I'm doing something I love.
Posted by Cara Hall at 3:48 PM

2 comments:

Julie said...

First, congrats on joining the freelance world again!

I know exactly how you feel. I felt a bit empty the first day I was on my own. Excited, but at the same time a little lost because that structure I had grown accustomed to is gone.

I've been freelancing for a month now (crazy how quickly it went by!), and I'm still trying to figure out how to structure my day. I've been getting up early to walk the dog or spend time with the plants, then usually work for a few hours, go to the gym and eat lunch and shower, then work some more. Besides my long break for working out and lunch, my days have been pretty consistent in that I try to quit at a normal quitting time. But it is nice to have the freedom of going and reading a book all afternoon if I want to ...

Enjoy it! I can't wait to see your crafty creations. And if you ever need a fellow freelancer to chat with or throw ideas around with, you know where to find me. :)

July 2, 2009 7:47 AM
Barbara Simpson said...

Did I already say congratulations on this new venture? If not, let me say it now: congratulations! As a self-employed-er, I struggle to structure my day, so I can't offer any advice. But I will say that when I heard you were going to do this, I knew that you would be able to find the discipline to make it work. And to thrive. (You, too, Julie.) No kidding.

July 2, 2009 11:42 AM

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