Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Keeping Head Above Water

Christmas Eve Dog Walk
I am completely swamped with work right now preparing to on-board a very large client the second week of January so just a short post to say that we had a wonderful holiday and Monday morning bright and early we were back at it.  2016 is looking to be a better year for our Company which is a nice way to start the year off.  Life is not always about work, but when you are self-employed it is nice when there is no worry on how you are going to write the paychecks.

Our snow has completely melted and after the first day or two Buddy was less enthusiastic as it hardened to be cement-like but soon the rains returned and it disappeared.

We are going to finally see the new Star Wars movie tonight and are making a night out of it by taking Mom as well.  Our New Years Eve will be spent quietly - hubby is making ribs and we will watch a movie.  I usually take down Christmas stuff New Years Day and do a big clean but that may have to wait until Sunday depending on how much work I get done today and tomorrow.

No matter how you celebrate - Happy New Year!
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  1. Powell River BooksDecember 30, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    We really enjoyed Star Wars. It was the first time in a long time that we've been in a theatre that was nearly full (we saw it one week after the opening). We had to see it in Bellingham. The little Patricia Theatre in Powell River couldn't meet the four week run requirement. After one week the whole town would have seen it and they would have been empty for the next three, not worth it for them. I guess there's more than one reason to go to the big city for Christmas. - Margy

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:58 AM

      How interesting, I didn't realize they made them keep it for four weeks. It keeps selling out here, it sold out on us while we were in line and you couldn't buy tickets online as their system overesold a viewing by accident. I bought tickets and then we went back 3 nights later - but we really enjoyed it and it was worth the bother!

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  2. JenniferDecember 30, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Happy New Year to you as well! We are very low key in celebrating holidays. I will be watching my nephew.

    Good luck on getting the project going!

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:57 AM

      I love low key holidays - the most stress free!

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  3. VanessaDecember 30, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Happy New Year. Good luck balancing it all!

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:57 AM

      Ah, balance, a difficult place for most people to find, especially those who are self-employed. Happy 2016 to you!

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  4. Anne in the kitchenDecember 30, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Glad you had a nice restful Christmas! Wishing you a Happy and profitable New Year

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:56 AM

      Thanks Anne - I hope you have a great 2016 as well!

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  5. RuthDecember 30, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Glad you had a great Christmas and that 2016 looks like a good year ahead.

    Happy New Year and wishing you the best for 2016.

    www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

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  6. Hawaii PlannerDecember 30, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Happy New Year! We just got back from the Coast & are trying to figure out how we want to celebrate tomorrow. No matter what, it will be pretty low key. :-)

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:55 AM

      I haven't been to a New Years celebration outside of our home in many many years, much prefer the low key approach. Happy New Year!

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  7. LorraineDecember 31, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    Great movie! Happy New Year!

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  8. slugmamaDecember 31, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Here's hoping all of us have a fantastic 2016!

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  9. Contessa January 1, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    Happy New Year to you and to your business.

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:54 AM

      Thanks Contessa - I hope you and Colin and the girls have a great 2016 too!

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  10. VonlipiJanuary 1, 2016 at 11:49 AM

    Happy New Year! I hope you will have great success with your company this coming year.
    I hope you enjoyed the new Star Wars movie. We enjoyed it very much! Great fun :)

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:54 AM

      It was a great movie. Hubby is a fan of the older George Lucas directed movies and perhaps didn't like it as much as me but I loved it.

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  11. JaneJanuary 2, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    Well you're off to a great start in 2016! I look forward to clearing away the decorations and getting the house back to normal. I haven't seen the new Star Wars yet but I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:53 AM

      Our small town theatre sold out while we were in line lol. They just started selling online tickets but due to a screwup oversold on another night so stopped that feature so I had to drive down to the theatre midday and buy tickets for Saturdays performance ahead of time. It was worth it though - I loved it!

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  12. R's RueJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:02 PM

    Happy New Year
    www.scoopfromahandicapper.blogspot.com

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:52 AM

      Hello Regine and thanks for stopping by! Happy New Year to you too!

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  13. Sonya AnnJanuary 4, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    Happy new year! I think that it is wonderful that you are self-employed and doing well. Its not an easy thing!!! 2016 will be your year!

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    1. CheapchickJanuary 4, 2016 at 10:52 AM

      I am hoping so, but I do hope for a bit more fun. Work is what pays the bills but a girl has got to live a little!

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  14. Hawaii PlannerJanuary 4, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    So happy for you that work is off to a great start - fantastic news!

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