busy, busy, busy...

up early, answering emails, and taking care of the more businessy end of the art thing. i actually really like this part- it's when i can really feel progress being made. i don't mind it in the least and i'm of the mind that, when it comes to business, emails should always be answered in a timely manner without fail. there's only been a few occasions in life where i've been so busy that i can't write back for 5 days. now, i'd rather lose sleep than wait that long to respond to someone. i'll end up losing sleep over it anyway. the longer i do this and the more people i meet, the importance of professionalism becomes undeniable. and i must say, i am a huge fan at this point of professionalism. all it really is is practicing good-manners. if your not a natural born jerk, professionalism comes easy. the golden rule is really the only thing to remember... and don't show up covered in mud or whisky.

with that being said, i've got to get me and inga out to the vineyard for a quick jog. no hour-long jaunt this morning. 25 minutes will have to suffice. there's too much to do and i'd like to be walking in to my little studio by 9. i've got 3 maid portraits going, a solid and beautiful plan for Siblings.Shadows.(2), and a fourth maid portrait to get started on too. lots in the works and i'd like to get this all wrapped up within the next two weeks: the old college work horse schedule.