Yesterday I put in about 12 hours at Coco's and over an hour at home working on last minute details. I slept maybe four hours. I got up at 4:15 this morning. That gave me time to do some laundry, give myself a pedicure (Arizona I was breaking all kinds of your foot rules.) and still have time to put up a blog. So many things to finish up for Coco's opening.
I wanted to have everything picked up at Coco's before I went back to work this morning. Unfortunately, that did not happen. I did get quite a bit done. The problem is every time orders come in, there is another mess. My little assistant was able to get all the candy we have received so far on the shelves. We also loaded the refrigerator with tea, gatorade, and water. Soda is coming today. A very delicious and unique soda. We should get two deliveries today and one tomorrow. I have already ordered more candy and fudge expecting my supplies to be hit hard this week-end. I might have to put off my official opening until the middle of next week. With my soft opening Friday and Grand Opening on Saturday, not sure what will be left in the store. Don't get me wrong, selling out would be awesome on one hand. That would mean I picked the right items to sell, just not enough. I need to learn the balance of have enough of the right candy. I do not want to have a stockpile. First it needs to be as fresh as possible. Last, storage is a problem.
Coco's sign went up last night. Looks great. I will need to drive by it today to get a nice street view. Coach finished up all his projects for me. It is all coming together. The backroom is a nightmare. Just not enough room for everything. Have a few items that could be thrown out. Trying to make storage space so I can keep extra candy in stock.
You are getting the sense of why I cannot sleep. So many things going around in my head. I hope I remember to enjoy myself tomorrow. Always seems like the big moments in life are so hectic it is hard to be in the moment. I will try very hard to be in the moment the next few days. Dreams do not come true often. Want to soak it up.
Much more to do at home before I leave for Coco's. I am having so much fun. I feel challenged in a good way. Using my brain. Feel in control of my life. So many positive things are happening.
Hope to see all of you this week-end. I will be the person behind the counter, hopefully with a big smile on my face!!!
2 comments:
See ya tomorrow Alice....
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