It will be after I make my rum cake, that's for sure!
You see, I decided to finally do my taxes before I missed the April 15th deadline. Of course, I hate doing taxes so Mr. Right did mine for me. YAY! Somehow I prayed I wouldn't owe...especially because I made less than I made since middle school working for a fast food chain...unfortunately, this year I owed as much as I did last year which was a huge chunk... **cries**
Like most authors or freelance artists, we tend to forget to put money aside from our earnings. Last year I worked in corporate for 2 months then I moved temporarily to Florida. That's when I decided to write full-time and do freelance graphic design work when the economy was starting to drop. I love being able to write and work from home, which is at total dream, however, freelance doesn't include tax deductions...which I should have known better and put at least 25% aside on every job...but I didn't. Mostly because I needed to pay bills and still have enough to live on. Oh, believe me, I've budgeted. 50% of my earnings go toward things I need to purchase for my freelance jobs, promo, and all that stuff. I basically have to pay for things upfront and out-of-pocket which doesn't always get reimbursed by the client. Okay, maybe I'm just too nice and under charge my clients but I have that mentality where I'm overly sympathetic. Anyways, enough about that... :(
So now my chances of saving to attend conference is gone, thanks to the IRS. However, if I should miraculously sell something in the next few months, I will be going to conference and hopefully will have a hotel to sleep at! LOL -- but I'm not holding my breath. I'm one of those authors on the cusp of something good...but I can say I've learned a lot about sacrifice and staying level-headed this year. Seriously, I should be close to a total breakdown, but I'm happier than I've ever been and even though the going has gotten tough...I do have a lot of faith that something good is coming around the corner...
On this Good Friday, I wish everybody much love, happiness, and all things beautiful for you and your loved ones. If I am the 1%, during these hard times, who is filled with optimism, I truly hope that it's enough light that will keep all our spirits up. To me, I see these challenges as a learning experience and one I will never ever ever repeat...not if I can help it!
You see, I decided to finally do my taxes before I missed the April 15th deadline. Of course, I hate doing taxes so Mr. Right did mine for me. YAY! Somehow I prayed I wouldn't owe...especially because I made less than I made since middle school working for a fast food chain...unfortunately, this year I owed as much as I did last year which was a huge chunk... **cries**
Like most authors or freelance artists, we tend to forget to put money aside from our earnings. Last year I worked in corporate for 2 months then I moved temporarily to Florida. That's when I decided to write full-time and do freelance graphic design work when the economy was starting to drop. I love being able to write and work from home, which is at total dream, however, freelance doesn't include tax deductions...which I should have known better and put at least 25% aside on every job...but I didn't. Mostly because I needed to pay bills and still have enough to live on. Oh, believe me, I've budgeted. 50% of my earnings go toward things I need to purchase for my freelance jobs, promo, and all that stuff. I basically have to pay for things upfront and out-of-pocket which doesn't always get reimbursed by the client. Okay, maybe I'm just too nice and under charge my clients but I have that mentality where I'm overly sympathetic. Anyways, enough about that... :(
So now my chances of saving to attend conference is gone, thanks to the IRS. However, if I should miraculously sell something in the next few months, I will be going to conference and hopefully will have a hotel to sleep at! LOL -- but I'm not holding my breath. I'm one of those authors on the cusp of something good...but I can say I've learned a lot about sacrifice and staying level-headed this year. Seriously, I should be close to a total breakdown, but I'm happier than I've ever been and even though the going has gotten tough...I do have a lot of faith that something good is coming around the corner...
On this Good Friday, I wish everybody much love, happiness, and all things beautiful for you and your loved ones. If I am the 1%, during these hard times, who is filled with optimism, I truly hope that it's enough light that will keep all our spirits up. To me, I see these challenges as a learning experience and one I will never ever ever repeat...not if I can help it!
I feel in my bones, you will SELL and come to conference to see us! Fingers crossed so hard...
I'm going to start praying extra hard for you. Taxes suck, but at least you got yours done.
Thanks for the prayers and virtual hugs. I'm actually feeling good and I know it's all in the stars...I just have to be there when the burst into celebratory flames!
Jax, I just found out we owe too. Boo! I hate the IRS!
I'll keep my fingers crossed that you sell. And sell big!!
I'm wishing all the best to you too. I'm in the same conference boat. I'm so happy I won a download on hooked on romance though. I guess I'll go play the lotto now. if I win we can both go and live it up big!
You're a sweetheart, Kwana! Maybe I should play lotto too. It will increase our odds and if we win, you can live it up with me at conference! :)
Throwing in my *fingers crossed* for some GREAT things to happen (and, um, cus I want to see you at conference!) :D
Happy Easter, Jax!