You're Fired!

Random Thought of the Day: Beautiful blue skies make me happy.

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I fired my first client yesterday. The feeling was sensational; completely liberating. It shouldn't have to come to this but the client was clueless and uncooperative. She would be late in replying to emails, claim that she didn't receive the latest proofs and demand unrealistic deadlines. And she did this all with a smile.

The client approached me in November of last year asking for graphic design and web work. We didn't start the project till March of this year. The scope of these two projects is minimal and can be completed within a four to six week timeframe. However, because of her tardiness, the project has dragged on for over five months with no true progression.

I'm not a difficult person to work with but I do expect common courtesy and professionalism. My motto is: the importance of a project is dictated by the client itself; meaning if the client is too busy to engage with the project, I too am too busy to give my full attention to it. It is very simple and client driven. And she has clearly dictated the outcome of her projects. I explained to her that I will complete the smaller of the two projects but the larger one, she'll have to go to another vendor.

It's been a day and I haven't heard from her yet. But not to worry, I expect to hear from her in the next few weeks; perhaps, September some time.

Again

Random Thought of the Day: I ask for love; is this the answer to my call?

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Why do you always walk into my life and walk right back out? And why do I let you do this every time?

I can't allow myself to go through the emotional roller-coster time and time again. You know that I love you and that I am willing to do anything for you but I can no longer play these games. It's too painful; I'm too vulnerable. You either give me all of you or nothing of you; I don't want only a part of you.

Maybe one day our paths will cross again but right now, our path has come to a dead end. And we must part - once again.

I am sorry.

Always My BooBoo

Random Thought of the Day: Boredom can lead to danger.

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I smiled with anticipation as I stood by the window waiting for your arrival. Thoughts of past and present rushed through my airy head; Remember how I used to love you? Remember how you made me quiver when you were near? What will I say to you? How will I embrace you?

I closed my eyes, took a deep breath in and allowed all my senses to flood my being.

You stepped out of the car and my heart started to flutter.

All 6'1 of you; tall, dark and handsome; every inch as I remembered. I couldn't wait to hold you, to smell you, to look into your brown eyes.

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Love, our magic is still present, can you feel it?
Love, I still get weak in the knees, crave for your touch and miss your kisses.
Love, I still care.

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Nothing has changed; yet nothing has remained the same. Two years have past; you have moved on and I have grown. Yet, I still love you and still count the blessings you've showered upon me everyday. Should a future stumble upon us, I promise you I will love you better than before and I will cherish you with every living heart beat.

Love, you will always be my BooBoo.