2011, you smell so fresh and new

I spent the latter half of my little break feeling nervously excited about 2011. Miss Modish is already boomin', January is booked solid and eek! That's amazing and kinda scary all at once! I know I've been doing this marketing-thang for awhile now working with Aeolidia clients, but there's something about branching out and taking my own clients that makes it feel more real. I just really want to do my best work, not mess around about it and make everyone proud. And I guess that's some pressure.

But I can't accomplish much without pressure- I've learned that about myself.

So, I know these nervous butterflies in my belly are only going to help fuel my productivity and help me rock it. But my main goal for this year is to take better care of myself- to pay attention to my health, body and mind and treat them all more kindly. I have to be careful about taking on too much- learn from years past and be more conscious about not putting too much on my plate. 

So, I need to cut back on a few things. And I think one of those things will be posting so often here. It will actually be hard for me not to post so much because I'm slightly addicted, but I know I need to in order to have the time and energy to put towards Miss Modish and really see it thru.

So, kind readers- if you have an opinion on it, I'd love for you to share- should I...?

option a) post a bit less, but at least once a day, focusing on more personal posts/less product-related posts. It'd keep the tone here pretty personal- just you & me, kid.

or option b) find some more great guest writers to come on and supplement my personal posts with product-related posts and other juicy info. So, you'd still get 2-3 posts here a day, just not all by me.

THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED- THANK YOU!

And hey, do you like the new digs around here?

I had to spiff up the place a bit, to welcome in the new year! I'm trying to keep things simpler and not clog up the sidebars, so there's not much going on there- just the essentials. I'll soon be adding a new page full of links to all the blogs I love, categorized and picturized and all. Also, my blog header will now change with the seasons- info on the photo source can be found on my about page. And the main column is bigger now- which means bigger photos! Yay!

Oh and, just one last thing- Modish will be serving as my one and only blog, so, from time to time, I may mention Miss Modish goings on here, bizzy related things you know, and maybe do a little proud pony prancing if I get some really cool write-ups for folks. I hope that's ok! :)

I think 2011 is going to be good. Really good. Do you have that feeling, too? 

Comments

[deja]

I also think 2011 will be great! And hello! Keep up the great work, you have a brand new year ahead of you. :) I'm sort of the same way though, I need that pressure to push me to actually do things otherwise I'm so very lazy. My goal for 2011 is to give myself more pressure!

[drsmoothdeath]

good start to the year my love!!
i know you will rock-it as always!!

[Dil]

I really love the new blog design. It's fab!

[nicolle]

loving the new look! oxo

[Ohmyhandmade]

The new look is wonderful! I am absolutely feeling that 2011 has big plans for me, which is great since I have big plans for it! It seems like many of my favorite writers are feeling positive about the new year and I think that joy is the best contagious emotion of all.
I am excited to see what you share with us & what amazing changes happen for you & Modish in 2011: )

[AcanthusNichole]

Everything looks great Jena and you will do great things in 2011. It's always hard to put yourself and your own work out there for people to respond to (a current struggle of my own too!), but trust your instincts and just do your best and things will go well!

Happy 2011!

[Kirstin]

I love the new look! Change is a good thing, although it can sometimes be frightening. Hope this year will be everything you hope for!

[Sweet Ronit]

Oh my goodness, it looks great over here! Love the new banner, font, everything! And I do have the feeling that 2011 is going to be really really good - you're off to a wonderful start...

[Julie at www.downtimeweblog.com]

The new look is great! Love it!

[Trude]

Love the new look too! I come here to read YOUR voice, so hopefully the vote will be overwhelmingly A. ;) Congrats on the new success, I'll be launching my photography website before the end of the month so I've got the same nerves and butterflies too!

[Sarah]

I really love the new look, and am always happy to hear people's business success stories. it may feel too early to really call it a success, but I have no doubt that it will become one. I love reading modish daily, and would be sad to see fewer posts, but totally understand the need to cut back. best of luck to you! also, one of my resolutions for 2011 is to post more comments (in quantity and more than just "oh yeah, that's cool") on other people's blogs, so here's to a good start to the new year!

[Little Gray Pixel]

I'd say good luck with your Miss Modish venture, but it doesn't look like you need it! In fact, I may need to call on you to help me take my biz to the next level. Happy new year. :-)

[Van]

Good decision to focus on only one blog, so you can make this one REALLY good. I look forward to reading your blog into 2011, we all have a lot of the same goals, hopefully we'll work to inspire each other :)

Let me know if you feel overwhelmed and need help with guest posts!

[Laura.]

i agree! 2011 has so much potential, and i'm so anxious to simplify and be BETTER this year.
i couldn't decide which choice i like best, but i'm leaning toward a because i just love your voice and perspective and the things you share here! i hope all goes well with your pr biz, it sounds like such a great fit for you, and i know you'll be great!

[Laura.]

also, really like the new banner. reminds me of 'wisconsin death trip'. in the best way possible.

[Miss Modish]

hahaha!! 

[kerry hawkins]

I like your blog very much, it is fun. I think guest bloggers can take the pressure off having to write tons of posts and can help you relax and not worry so much about content. But, if you don't go that way, one post a day is great, most people don't post everyday. I do think the blog is very vibrant and enjoyable to receive in my email.