business ventures

Now that I have signed the papers, written the checks and acquired the keys it is time to share with the entire world (or the two people that visit this blog) that I am opening a yoga studio! My intentions with this blog were to write daily, but now it seems I will be sharing when my job and renovation tasks allow me to do so. The location is a 2350 square foot store carcass that I am hacking, without much grace i might add, into what will hopefully become a serene oasis.. or at least a building with pretty wood floors. Today after contracting tetnus and mesothelioma it occured to me that I could apply yoga even in this process of the studio. Im sure I didnt look like the cover of yoga journal with my protective eyewear and crowbar in hand, but hey ill take what I can get. The point is, I enjoyed the work because I knew it was for such a great purpose. Also, it doesnt matter if youre in an adandoned closet in north east arkansas or an ashram in india.. you can always be in the moment. And be thankful for what you have. Two months ago if someone had told me that I would be opening my own business at twenty four I would have laughed in their face. Now when I tell people that is exactly what Im doing they laugh in my face, but that only makes my competetive butt work even harder. At least if I'm going to mess up my credit Im doing it while I'm young enough to fix it, right? ... I digress...
Today was my first demo project and I have to say... HOW LIBERATING. If i had the oportunity to rip apart a bunch of built in furniture every day I doubt I would have any stress related tension and some awesome triceps! Lord knows my arm balances could use the help, HA!
Its a little intimidating not working by the hour or knowing I'll be recieving a set yearly salary. I definitely take my work home with me and work long crazy hours for now. There is a  long road ahead but so far things are still falling into place. Im surrounded by so many supportive friends and family members. As long as they all decide to become dedicated yoga students I think Ill be in the clear. Lol!
Most of all I am so thankful to be given this opportunity. After graduating college I was beginning to slide into freak out mode thinking I didnt have a purpose and wasnt ever going to find a job. I clearly had no idea what was in store for me. But so far this seems to be perfect for my personality. My happiness depends so much on my ability to have a purpose. As long as I have something to work on and a to do list in hand I find it almost impossible to seriously complain about anything. I now have to do lists coming out of my ears and projects I havent even thought up yet, so it seems I will be content for a while :)
I will be posting before and after pictures soon. The contractors begin in two days and after that the floor will be put down. Better believe I'll be there camera in hand! For now I'm going to look at pinterest until i fall asleep drooling on my keyboard bed, but as I promised I have a question for you:

What are the things in your life that give you purpose? Your faith? Your friends and family? Your job? Remeber to appreciate these things and be thankful!