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[Jun. 12th, 2007|02:42 pm] |
oh man
there is nothing better than working from home. i am loving every minute of it!!!
although- i am still part-time with my old job this week- but next week- im home free. Today has consisted of- sittin' on the porch in my jammies with an iced coffee and my laptop and working on brochures. i'm tring to put together all of my thoughts and finances and everything. We have had a bunch of opportunities come up recently for trade shows/ corp. gifts etc- so I'm trying to get it all organized. We have also gained some really great PR in the last 2 weeks- so that is exciting.
other than that- the hubby and i are just enjoying life, enjoying our house- and having fun at the markets. a few minor glitches have come up- but nothing huge and I just have to say- i have never felt more at peace or more blessed in my entire life. i just hope things can continue this way. I'm definitely working really hard- but at least it's on my porch with the trees and the wind blowing and my wind chimes instead of in a dark office inside all day. i don't know if i will ever be able to go back to working in that kind of environment.
advice for the day- find something you are passionate about and become an entrepreneur. it's so much fun.
jess
ps: im sure in 2 weeks i'll be posting about what a pain it is running your own business...haha. |
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[May. 14th, 2007|08:07 pm] |
Things are great. I hope everyone else is doing well too. I never post here- but I occassionally check people's journal's and read and update on the lives of my online peeps!
The business has totally taken off which scares me because there is so much pressure and is also the most exciting time in my life- but life is good.I have never been happier. I kind of was thinking I would wait until we had a bunch saved up and things- but I decided- who knows- you never know what could happen and I may as well take the risk now before we have kiddies. Mike is still working full-time- but I get to be Suzy homemaker! I love working for myself. I had no idea that this would work out so well-but I quit my job and now I'm doing the market thing full-time. Finally!Time for myself and to do things that I love. I'm hoping to have some more time to myself, to get really healthy again and work on the house and my garden.
I've been really getting into veg eating. Tonight we had tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto panini with a really delicious zucchini salad! Recipe...
4 zucchini - peeled into strands
1/3 cup olive oil
1 lemon's juice and zest
1 clove garlic- minced
1 onion-chopped
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic.
Toss in peeled zucchini and onion.
Marinate in fridge overnight.
Top with fresh parsley, 2 chopped green onions and feta cheese! Yum!
I'll try to post more recipes. :-) |
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[Apr. 1st, 2007|03:19 pm] |
Today is the perfect day for sweet potato orzo with browned butter, brown sugar, and carmelized walnuts.
And coconut almond cupcakes.
And Estancia Cabernet.
not necessarily in that order. |
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[Mar. 27th, 2007|05:50 pm] |
ok- I Know I'm a total ass for not posting here - but I wanted to share with my old LJ friends what I'm up to! I do keep up with reading- i've just been super busy with too much work!
Started a business! It's been crazy:
www.ArtisticEatsNY.com
We're selling dried pasta at the Rochester Public Market. It has been more fun than anything I've ever done! I'm hoping eventually it ends up being a little profitable too...we shall see! If you live in Rochester- we're there every Thursday and Saturday! East Avon Flea Market Sundays! CNY Regonal Market starting soon-hopefully!
Hope everyone is doing really well.
:-) |
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| Been a while |
[Feb. 11th, 2007|06:27 pm] |
Hey Everyone!
It's been forever. I'm catching up on reading today- but I wanted to share this with all of you too...
Just posting quick tolet you know that Artistic Eats will be premiering at the Rochester Public Market on March 3rd! We decided to take a leap of faith and start up a family business...so Mom and Pop and me and the hubby have been busting our asses to get this thing up and running.
For those of you who have absolutely NO CLUE what I'm talking about- we will be sharing our love of life through our love of food! Our first product is Gourmet Artisanal Pasta! We will have over 100 varieties of flat-cut, orzo, and blends of pasta! Anything you can imagine- we probably have it- but just a few examples of our fabulous, delicious pastas are:
Basil Tangerine Fettucine
Garden Spinach Angel Hair
Garlic Chive Pappardelle
Goan Curry Trenette
Lemon Pepper, Parsley, and Chive Orzo
And MUCH more!
We are thrilled to be bringing the first and highest quality gourmet pasta to New York State- and it will be making it's debut at the Rochester Public Market. If you love food, and you are looking for a great way to bring depth to your meals- this is it! Don't eat boring plain spaghetti anymore! Be adventurous and try something new!
We believe that food is an artistry! Our pasta is just the beginning of our artistic palette. If you have an idea for a flavor- let us know! We might be able to bring it to you!
So- please come support our family business-give our pasta a try. We will have hundreds of recipes available!
More Artistic Eats to come! Stay Tuned! |
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[Sep. 19th, 2006|07:39 pm] |
Food:
Breakfast: 2 flax waffles, skim milk
S: veggies, yogurt
L: salad, veggies, apple
S: applesauce, cheese stick
D: pasta w/ veggies
S: choc. soy milk
Exercise: 45 min spin, 1 hour yoga |
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[Jun. 8th, 2006|12:24 pm] |
Hello!
Food:
b: kashi oatmeal, banana
S: crackers, yogurt
L:spinach salad with chickpeas, feta, artichokes
S: BFL Shake
D: whole wheat pizza with veggies
S: weight watchers bar
Exercise:
30 mins arms and abs
45 mins Spinning |
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[Jun. 6th, 2006|04:32 pm] |
Hola!
Food:
B: eggs, fruit, cup of coffee (staff appreciation breakfast-really hard to avoid the french toast)
S: lightnfit fiber yogurt/ carrots
L: veggie burger (no bun) with couscous and snap peas
S: BFL Shake
D: "chikn" cutlet on a WW roll with light mayo, peas
S: skinny cow fudge bar
Exercise:
1 hour Total Body Conditioning
1 hour Latin Cardio (ole!) |
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| let the food/exercise journaling commence! |
[Jun. 5th, 2006|11:26 am] |
Ok...so...Im back on the journaling kick...since it really helps me. And, I read an article about how it helps you to stay accountable and how online buddies can really help. So, I'm back on track!
Food:
B: kashi oatmeal, banana
S: BFL SHake (i hate them...but need the protein mid-morning) and an apple
L: salad with carrots, cheese stick, lightnfit fiber yogurt
S: BFL Shake
D: quorn naked cutlet with lots of green veggies
S: strawberry smoothie bar (edy's-120 cals)
Exercise: 45 minute spin class, 45 minute abs/butts/arms class |
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| my boredom killer at work... |
[Jun. 4th, 2006|06:59 pm] |
My new obsession:
www.secondlife.com
It's the sims, but...people actually make money off of it by selling items in their "stores" its amazing. And, addicting...
If you join...say i referred you..."Jessica Krogstad" (last names are assigned...no one has the same name)please! :-) |
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[Apr. 7th, 2006|11:30 pm] |
Ok so...I couldn't update in FOREVER because I couldnt remember my FUCKING PASSWORD!!!!!!!!!! And, I've been logged in for so long, somehow i got logged out and couldnt remember!
So...I'm back! hurray! the password came to me earlier tonight while i was sitting here...voila!
hope everyone is doing well...ive been reading what i can without being logged in...i promise to catch up soon...not much is new...ive lost about 40lbs to date...for those of you wondering. im still in rochester...yuck...and still looking for a new job...
more later...much LJ love to everyone! |
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[Dec. 1st, 2005|03:03 pm] |
So...it looks like I'm moving to New York. Haven't gotten the "official" offer yet...but they did tell me they are going to hire me for a show in Manhattan. They just aren't sure which show yet, and excatly when they need me. So...I am guessing I will be moving down in the beginning of January...and have started looking around for apartments.
The problem is, I don't really want to live by myself I don't think. I mean...if I can find a cute furnished studio...then I will...but honestly...I want to find a normal person who will room with me. It's harder than you think. I've asked every friend I currently have in NY if they have a room. Nope. Any acquaintance I might know who knows someone whose cousin lives in NY.Nope. So...now Im just searching online and it is such a huge pain in the ass.
SO if anyone knows ANYONE who needs a roomie in NY, or who is moving to NY in January. Please please please let me know. I don't want to end up with a scary psycho on Craigslist. And...I want to live close to midtown if possible. Haha...I can hear you all laughing now.
This apartment searching makes me discouraged. Im excited...but discouraged too. I didn't think it would be so frustrating! I really don't want to live in a dump! Boo!
I'll let you all know when I get the final word on the show I'll be on, and when Im moving. |
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[Nov. 21st, 2005|01:19 pm] |
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The only thing making this day ok...is that oprah's favorite things is on today and nothing makes me feel better like seeing screaming soccer mom's get free stuff. |
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[Nov. 17th, 2005|01:08 pm] |
I ate a wrap from the upstairs coffe/sandwich joint for lunch...and now I feel like puking...
blech.
and...i have to go to the gym tonight for boot camp and spinning and i dont wanna. I only got like 4 hours of sleep last night. I want chicken noodle soup and bed. |
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[Nov. 17th, 2005|08:51 am] |
So...last night I dreamed that Kelly Clarkson and I were friends. And I travelled around with her. Wierd.
The Araca Group called me Tuesday just to tell me they are still interviewing this week, and will let me know by the end of this week...early next week. Which means...another weekend of NOT KNOWING! UGGGG!!!
More later...im a lil busy... |
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[Nov. 14th, 2005|12:12 pm] |
Got a message from the tour manager for Wicked Friday afternoon, then he called my cell to chat with me. We had a nice conversation. He sounds like a cool guy...so I am hoping we hit it off well enough for him to report back to the Araca group that he liked me. Now...I wait. Just hoping they call me soon so I can put in my notice and start figuring out some things. I am so excited...but trying not to get too worked up just in case I don't get it. For those of you that haven't read my longer entries...or maybe I haven't been too too clear...I would be the Associate Manager for Human Resources and Merchandise for the Araca group, and would be touring 100% of the time with the musical Wicked. So...yay.
Please continue crossing your fingers and toes for me. I am really hoping to hear today..then...off to St Louis! Tee hee! |
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[Nov. 11th, 2005|11:17 am] |
Hi everyone!
So...I'm exhausted...and definitely ready for the weekend. My interview Wednesday went great. It started off as a nightmare...my flight was scheduled to leave at 6am...we boarded at 5:30am and around 6 they told us there was a problem with the computers. Well..after about another hour they start telling us they are having a problem starting the engine since it was so cold out (what?!?!?!) so finally...they are able to warm up the airplane...yikes...and we take off around 8. So...I'm panicking. We won't get in until like 9. By the time I get off the plane it is 9:!5. I have about an hour to get to my interview. So...I run to the air train from JFK to get to the Long Island Rail road. I then RUN to the LIRR and literally just make it as it is starting to close the doors. I jump on. Now, it is like 9:45. Ok...commence freaking out. My interview is at 10:30. So...I have no idea what time this train is supposed to get in to Penn Station...and I have no idea when I will be able to catch a cab to the upper west side of Manhattan. So...Im sweating PROFUSELY and flipping. Luckily we get into Penn Station at like 10:20. I grab a cab and fly like 12 blocks to where I need to go. The whole time I am like...can this cab go any slower? I just made it...literally. Luckily they were running late...but I JUST MADE IT. I was thinking I would be early. I hadn't eaten. I was totally freaked. But...the story gets better...
So...I get to the building and go inside. I tell the receptionist I am there for an interview. There is a guy in there before me...so I'm like...ok...they are interviewing other people. Hm. He is literally in and out within 5 minutes. He looks cool. Professional, but trendy. Typical theatre guy. So I'm starting to get a little nervous. Then the girl comes out to bring me in to the interview. Now, mind you...I haven't seen one person over the age of 30. That makes me really happy...cuz Im young...and I seem to fit in really well. I totally hit it off with the 2 girls. They were both awesome. Then they say, ok well...do you have any questions for us? I was like...oh no! I flew in and went through all that for a 10 minute interview?? So...I stall a little...ask some questions. Then they ask me to wait in the lobby for a few minutes. Im like...ok...sounds good. Then they ask if I have a few minutes to meet with this guy Pete. I'm like...yes!! So...I go meet with him. I hit it off with him too. He told me about the job, etc. Tried to scare me a bit about the touring lifestyle. I felt like I handled myself really well. Then, he starts asking me what my plans are for the rest of the day. I'm like...shit...I am supposed to have another interview in like an hour...but I say I am free. Then he asks if I can come back in an hour to meet with the partners! So...of course I say yes. I go grab some coffee...call all my friends/family and am freaking out. Then I call my other interview to cancel (they were pissed...whatever) so...I go back and I meet with this SUPER HOT guy named Jimmy (not sure if he was gay) and we again...totally hit it off. I felt like I could be myself. I was totally relaxed, joking around, I felt GREAT. Then...this guy walks in...and they are like...Jessica...we'd like you to meet the company founder Michael. I was DYING. He was super awesome. He took me to the conference room and we chatted for a while. He told me he thought I was cool. Asked me when I could start. I told them next week. Haha! Then, he's like...ok well give me a chance to chat with everyone and see where you would be best suited here. We have about 5 positions open and I need to think about where you would be a good fit. So, I was like...great! He asked how I would feel about moving to New York. I told him I would be open to that, but would prefer touring first since that would give me time to save up money to move to New York ( just being honest ) and then he was like...well thank you so much for coming down, it was great meeting you! And that was it.
So...now...I wait. Every time the phone rings...I jump. My stomach is tied in knots. I am so anxious. I am just really hoping they call today so I don't have to wait the whole effing weekend to know. Please please interview gods...let this one come through! |
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[Nov. 8th, 2005|09:23 am] |
Hi all!
Doing well...keeping up with the weight loss and everything...if you go here:
http://www.13wham.com/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoId=176363@video.wokr13.com,176362@video.wokr13.com,176348@video.wokr13.com&navCatId=13&2=2
I'm partnered with the girl in the pink shirt. Im wearing all black. In the end, im kind of behind the big guy in the front with the gray shirt.(I have short brownish hair) So...yeah...that's my gym. I just filled in so there were more people in the live portion of the broadcast.
So anyways...that's about all. Tomorrow I go to Manhattan...so that should be fun. I'm a little nervous. I feel like I am on the verge of a huge break in my career...this could be the thing that makes my whole life from here on out...and maybe that seems a little dramatic...but i really do think that this could be my big break. It is with a production company that is not only huge and up and coming...but works with Universal, broadway, Marc Platt...just huge names in broadway. I could seriously be setting myself up for a great career. So...I guess there is a lot at stake. I'm feeling really anxious. I keep having anxiety dreams. But, I've been studying and researching everything I can find on the internet about this production company, and I'm reading Wicked by Gergory Maguire so I am totally prepared. My flight leaves at like 6am...so I need to be at the airport before 5. I am just praying I get a seat on the flight and all goes well and I make it into New York and everything is fine. By this time tomorrow I will be sitting in an interview. Yikes. Please send me good luck vibes! |
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