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I do it myself

I do it myself is something Jessica has added to her vocabulary and ever growing independence at the age of two.

It’s often voiced when Jodi or I are trying to help her with something or do something for her. She seems to think the task isn’t outside her grasp and that she may possibly do it better than even mom and dad. How dare we mock her by thinking she needs our help.

I’m thinking about this because it’s pretty close to how things are in my life right now. I’ve been working for the same organization for a little over two years and for any job I have, two years is about the time when I get my independence and I often feel as if I don’t need anyone else’s help. I don’t need an employer telling me what to focus on or going in a direction I don’t think is smart. The simple thought of I do it myself is the annoying little devil that always pushes me to working for myself.

Late last year (2006), I started to get the strong, entrepreneurial itch. Nobody told me I’d been at the same organization for the past two years, it just came over me as natural as spring coming after winter. I’d been in one spot for to long and I’m needed to begin thinking about Elevator UP more seriously and the type of future I wanted to have.

Of course, it’s more than just an annoying feeling - it’s also the realization that you’re working for someone else and helping someone else grow their ideal company and not pushing the clock for something other than what you’re truly passionate about.

So March 16, 2007 was my last day at The Image Group as an employee. Elevator UP has way to much potential for me to deny its calling. We have a lot in store over the next year and are excited to get things moving along. We may be quiet for a few months but you’ll start seeing things pop up here and possibly even get excited along with us.

Wish me luck and if you know of someone that needs a place to host their website - have them give us a call.

posted on March 21, 2007 | 9:07 PM EST