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When Stevie Nicks is right, she is really right.

Anyway! Last week John & I ended one of our records management projects and started a new one. Turns out that it's a lot more work than the previous, so we are hiring one of our friends (on salary!) so I don't have to work on that project full time. Which, is good because I really want to focus on expanding my slice of the pie. It should be a pretty easy job for her. It'll be slow at first, but she'll eventually pick up speed and maybe go from working 30 to 40 hrs a week to 20 to 30.

We'll be moving into a larger (and much nicer) office July 2nd, so I'm really excited about that! We've been talking about moving into one for awhile, especially this particular building, but there have been delays on it. We finally signed the lease a few days ago. It's a lovely stand-alone brick building that's about 900-1000 sq ft with well manicured trees and bushes outside, wrought iron posts, wood paneling inside, and the front door is carved wood with flowers. I didn't have my camera on me (for shame, I know!), but photos are forthcoming! Aside from buying a new computer and a 11x17 scanner, we will probably hold off any major purchases until after we've settled in. However, I did buy some 8x10 frames so the walls won't be *completely* bare.

John & I have some plans on what we want to do with this space, but the most immediate need are our records management and web & graphic design projects. Our goal is to use these as a springboard for other things. I love what I do, but John is not completely thrilled. Although document imaging pays well, which is perhaps it's most redeeming quality, it is the epitome of boring. I will say that when I prep the documents for scanning, it can be rather tranquil, but I don't intend to spend the rest of my life spaced out. You can totally listen to music and audiobooks to make the time go by faster, too, though sometimes your speed suffers if you get caught up in a story or find yourself playing air guitar with headphones on in the next room (iPod commercial anyone?). I can't say that has happened yet but believe me, it is tempting.

Oh, and FINALLY, something that isn't (directly) work-related! I have officially started an Indie blog with a friend. You can check it out here: f*indy -- be sure to bookmark it and check it out daily for cool indie shops and artists!