Going back... little rambling...
Im going back to dancing after a long hiatus. I havent really worked in a couple years except for a weekend here and there. I havent worked at all since April(ish). Im going back... I hope its good. ;D I need money for my business - Ive already dropped almost $5k on it and still need other stuff - my husband is going nuts with all the money Ive dropped but I still need to turn my garage into a studio ($2-3k).
I just have to say Im so glad I have dancing to fall back on or to get some extra cash when needed... I see so many people truly struggling right now and dont have a way to make money yet see dancing as something they would never do (rather starve I guess?) - I see this on another forum. I find it quite sad but whatev... ::) Ima get my business going... I have 8 newborn sessions in the coming weeks and a dozen other sessions. Im going to specialize in newborn sessions (maternity, birth (yes, at the hospital) and newborn) and not do anything else. Now I just need the money to accomplish this...
Wondering how everyone has been doing lately... bad, good, ok?
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That's awesome! I'm glad you're going back :D And yeah I totally agree with the whole 'I'd never dance even if I needed money' bullshit. I mean really? Are you boobs THAT sacred? You get these 40 something moms that don't take care of themselves and don't even have the option of dancing, but we stay in shape because we know we want to be able to go back. if anything We're the responsible ones.
I hope your session go well! Baby delivering sounds like a great job. :)
I've been good. Husband and I were broke as fuck before our state tax return came in. Saved our asses, especially since I didn't start dancing until yesterday, but now I'm SO happy I can go in whenever i want and make money! It's the best!
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I've been great. I'm doing alright at work if I'm not doing great, so I can't complain. I'm at a new club where management actually has their shit together, & I'm really happy. I actually look forward to work now.
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Wow, that's really cool! As soon as I am "expecting" I know who to hit up! ;)
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Good luck babe! I am sure you will do awesome. I always find it much easier to make money when you have a specific goal in mind. Just keep your eyes on the prize. But when it comes to dancing, you know how it is...every year is harder than the last or at least it just feels like it is. January has been a hard month for me, but December was awesome and I have a good feeling about 2010.
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i didnt dance for about a year and my money isnt as good but neither is my hustle so i'm thinking it will go up. but overall its not like i'm leaving with 20 bucks in my pocket or anything like that. the economy was what was preventing me from dancing again and now that i'm back i think, "why didn't i go back sooner?" even if you're not pulling in a grand a night, it's still a lot better money than doing something else until you get your business started up. i'm averaging about 50 an hour and i'm not a great hustler nor have i been dancing that long, so i definitely think it's worth a try. the money is actually better than i thought it would be.
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I agree with Ruby, the money is better than I expected. I came back two weeks ago after a 3 year hiatus, and my expectations were low. Going back to dancing was actually a last resort for me, because I assumed with the recession that the money would be horrible. Well, I'm not raking it in, but I'm doing much better than expected, and I'm SOOO relieved to have decent money coming in after being laid off.
You're going to do great, and best of luck with your new business.
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Thanks everyone! I ended up moving my daughters bedroom into another room and taking over her room with a large bay window to use as a natural light studio... which is better than the garage - it may be smaller but it has HEAT.... Ive been shooting my but off lately... almost done getting everything I need to have a full professional set up. If I can make a grand in Reno for a weekend (so $500 a night - totally doable) I'll be all good. =)
*crossing fingers it goes well*
p.s. I have my first birth shoot in a week(ish) depending on when baby decides to come - Im so excited!
Jessica - yes - have a baby and then contact me - I think you're on my MySpace page?
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I'm pretty sure we do, I'll double check the next time I log in though.
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Audrey, how are the Reno clubs treating you? I haven't danced here in awhile, and was actually told it was terribly slow. Is this true?
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^^^She's had her account deleted, so she can't answer you.