Network

I think the theme of this week has been networking, which is probably a good thing. I've been busy trying to get things with Myopenbar off the ground. I think the hardest part of getting any business going is the grass roots approach. It's just finding people to work with and figuring out ways to make money. I feel like I'm underpaid for all the work I'm doing, but I keep hoping in the long run, it'll pay off--literally. I'm starting to do a lot more promoting of the site. We have a big event on the 15th. And eventually I'll have to start selling ads. At the same time, it'll be nice to build something up from scratch. Maybe someday I can look back and see what I accomplished. At least that's the plan.

I've also decided to bring on yet another writer. You see, there's a local music blog I love. I read it all the time. The other day I was on there and noticed the girl who runs it had a link to Myopenbar. Curious, I emailed her about it. Turns out she loves our site. Turns out she wants to write for us. So, boom--I have another writer. I'm excited because it's kinda like having your fave celebrity come work for you. We're also talking about curating some music showcases with MOB attached. Networking can be pretty easy. All it takes sometimes is a simple email, a simple reach out, and then before you know it, things are happening.

Last night, the boyfriend and I went to a free whiskey party. I went because I wanted to meet the editor of the publication that was throwing it. Once again, this is where networking came into play. I'd received an email about the event. I always try to email these folks back thanking them. And sure enough, this guy writes for the publication, told me he loves MOB, and told me to come to the party and meet the editor. So I did. I'm hoping I'll get a chance to write for them. And it pays. Score! If only everything in life was this easy.

Also this week, I've been trying to finish a very much overdue project. I feel bad it's taken me this long to get to it, but it seems my editors have completely forgot about it. I just want to get it done at this point. I guess I subscribe to the "better late than never" adage. I really need to be better about getting things done, or not commit to things at all. That's going to be one of my goals in the new year.

This weekend, I'm going to a Christmas party. We're doing one of those white elephant exchanges. Next week, there seems to be even more free drink events. At some point I need to go Xmas shopping. It's been very cold here. I really hate that's it's winter already. I need to take a trip somewhere warm, stat.

In other news, my roommate is "moving out" come Jan. 1st meaning I'll be taking over as sole subletter until June when the lease runs out. I'm not sure what exactly is going to change, but I'll be responsible for paying the entire rent. Luckily the boyfriend has agreed to pay half of the rent. I'm still a little worried about all of this. I'm not saying he'll back out, but it's just gonna be my name on the sublet, so anything can happen. I guess I have to hope for the best. At least I have a few months to figure things out, like what I'll do when the lease is finally up.

It seems like recently, I keep reading news stories about girlfriends/boyfriends doing horrible things to each other. I read an article about a man throwing a hot pie at his girlfriend. Today I read something about a man attacking his girlfriend with a cheeseburger. I keep wondering why any of this is news. Is it just a warning to us? Like how crazy couples can be? I'm surprised some of the shit that I've pulled or have had pulled on me hasn't made the news yet. All of this stories are sorta funny. A cheeseburger? Really? Get over yourself, already.