My schedule the next month is as follows:
Wednesday, Oct 31 - fly to LA really, really early
Wednesday, Oct 31 - Los Angeles Market, all day
Thursday, Nov 1 - fly back to Dallas, really really early
Friday, Nov 2 - get everything possible ready for upcoming style show, continue to round up models for style show
Saturday, Nov 3 - more of the same, start building booth for upcoming trade show, start model fittings
Sunday, Nov 4- build booth for upcoming trade show
Monday, Nov 5 - inventory, merchandise, and organize, more model fittings
Tuesday, Nov 6 - set up booth at trade show, organize, continue model fittings, style show walk-through
Wednesday Nov 7 - finish booth at trade show, continue model fittings, evening preview party for trade show
Thursday, Nov 8 - full day at trade show, finish all model fittings
Friday, Nov 9 - full day at trade show, evening style show
Saturday, Nov 10 - 3/4 day trade show, tear down booth, move everything into rented U-Haul
Sunday, Nov 11 - REST
Monday, Nov 12 - re-order inventory, re-organize inventory, drive 8 hours in U-Haul for next trade show
Tuesday, Nov 13 - set up booth for trade show
Wednesday, Nov 14 - finish booth for trade show, evening preview party
Thursday, Nov 15 - full day at trade show, open house at store (8 hours away)
Friday, Nov 16 - full day at trade show, re-order inventory, open house at store continues
Saturday, Nov 17 - full day at trade show, open house at store concludes
Sunday, Nov 18 - half day at trade show, pack up booth, load into U-Haul, drive U-Haul back to Tyler
Monday, Nov 19 - re-order inventory and die.
Tuesday, Nov 20 - funeral services are held
Wednesday, Nov 21 - rise from the grave to inventory and merchandise
Thursday, Nov 22 - Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov 23 - Black Friday
Saturday, Nov 24 - Black Saturday
Sunday, Nov 25 - return to the grave
Monday, Nov 26 - sleep in grave
Tuesday, Nov 27 - fly back to LA for market
Wednesday, Nov 28 - LA Market
Thursday, Nov 29 - fly back to Dallas, drive back to Tyler
Friday, Nov 30 - inventory, merchandise
Somewhere in there I have to still find someone to work the second trade show with me, round up and fit at least 12 models that I don't have yet, decorate the entire store for Christmas, and not lose my mind completely or kill anyone. Or have Cody kill me.
Wish me luck?
By the way, this is why I don't do NaBloPoMo.
Whoah. You are a braaaaaave woman. I don't know how you people do it. Very very impressive. So, does your boutique have an online store? Or a site just to read what your boutique is all about?
Posted by: Chiada | November 05, 2007 at 12:48 PM
yikes! is it bad that i sort of wish my calendar was that packed?
Posted by: Michelle | November 05, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Holy crap. I bow in your presence... and hope you're signed up for frequent flyer miles!
Posted by: Laurel | November 05, 2007 at 01:25 PM
WOW. If I could clone myself, I would come help, watch, and have fun with clothes. Unfortuneately i have my own hurculean schedule and a little problem with my star trek technology right now. Counselor Troy over and out.
Posted by: molly | November 05, 2007 at 01:35 PM
Ack, I'm tired just reading your schedule!
Posted by: Kristie | November 05, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Wow. I don't participate in NaBloMoPoShoDo or whatever because I fear it would cut into my time I spend watching America's Next Top Model. Suddenly, I feel a tiny bit lazy.
Posted by: brandy | November 05, 2007 at 02:25 PM
I want to come help! I will pick you up out of your grave even, I love you that much. And also hate my job. Your job sounds much more fun, minus all the travel...
Posted by: janet | November 05, 2007 at 04:41 PM
Oh my hat Elise .. I think you need to er, come visit me sooner rather than later!
Posted by: alyndabear | November 05, 2007 at 04:49 PM
I will check my calendar. Maybe it is time for Big Fish.
Posted by: Hoover | November 05, 2007 at 08:43 PM
I'll model for you! =)
Posted by: beck | November 05, 2007 at 09:14 PM
i applaud your multitasking fabulousness. and i'd totally model for you. i bet there's a golden yellow skirt in the mix somewhere that would look totally bitchin' on me. ;)
xo, bb
Posted by: blogging barbie | November 06, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Ouch. I am officially cut off from complaining about my "hectic" schedule, which really looks like a vacation compared to your month.
Posted by: Operation Pink Herring | November 06, 2007 at 10:13 AM
If you need help I probably can just let me know what day. I'm good at loading, not much of a model, but I can bring the ladies to the booth.
Posted by: soles | November 06, 2007 at 10:40 AM
LORDY!
Good luck.
Posted by: Julie | November 06, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Kyle and I will come up and be your slaves for a month!
Posted by: Amy | November 06, 2007 at 11:40 PM
Yeah but...what's he plan for December, I got all excited to see if you are in LA in december 'cause I WILL BE! I am a caring sort of online stalkery friend, where you gonna be in December? Will you still be able to walk and talk by then?
Posted by: Helen | November 08, 2007 at 03:39 PM
And I thought I was busy these days...
Posted by: Lindsey | November 17, 2007 at 11:49 AM
Good luck with all that!
Posted by: Lena | November 19, 2007 at 07:28 PM