It’s true, I’ve spent the past two days feeling a little sorry for myself and couldn’t quite feel inspired enough to post. Nothing of major concern but for the first time in nearly two years Simon returned to the 9-5 yesterday (well 7:30am – 8pm actually!) I was expecting it to be a massive shock to his system, but didn’t anticipate the effect it would have on me. For the past two years we’ve been lucky enough to both work together, freelancing from home (initially in Sydney and now back in the UK) as well as doing his own design work {look at his lovely site here!} Simon has become my assistant on shoots; the driving force behind our soon to be online store and, well my inspiration really! As idyllic as it’s been the reality isn’t always so perfect. Not so much the worry of getting work {touch wood that’s not been an issue} the tricky thing seems to be getting paid for the work you’ve done. So still waiting on payment for jobs I did way back in Feb & March we, or I decided it’s too stressful both being self-employed and so Simon has entered back into the life of a commuter. And I miss him! Despite the fact I’m up to my eye balls in baubles prepping for festive shoots {oh yes it’s that time again in magazine world!} I find myself clock watching waiting for his return and little Dudley has taking to sleeping in the hallway one eye firmly fixed on the front door {for those who don’t know Dudley is a dog, not a small child!}
I’m intrigued to know how you achieve the work/life balance? And if any of you and your partners are both self-employed? Back in the day when we both commuted to London each day we certainly had it all wrong. Despite the fact I’ve been working round the clock for the past two years some how having Simon working by my side it felt like we were striking a better balance, now I can’t help but feel we’ve been thrown off again.
Hmm ..grumble over, I’m sure it will all sort it’s self out & normal service shall resume!
Oh isn’t this pic cute, it’s a beautiful decal by New York based Shanna Murray.
