Foolish Games

Sonflower

I have told quite a few people already, but I guess I should still make a general announcement: I am buying a flowershop.

And before you ask me the inevitable questions, perhaps I should try and pre-empt them.

You’re kidding right?
No.

Why a flower shop?
Because it was for sale, and upon contemplation looks interesting and doable.

Are you quitting your job?
Of course. That’s the whole point.

Are you going to do flower arrangements and stuff?
Yesiree.

Where? In Canberra?
Yup.

Are you nuts? (Ok, people haven’t been asking this one… just myself)
Yes.

Anyway, I have been looking at the classifieds, for businesses for sale, for the last several months or so. It was probably about two years ago that it first occurred to me that I wanted to run a business. Why? Because I figured out some things I didn’t want to do, and a few of the things that I possibly would want to do I have little or no expertise or experience in, i.e. I’d have to go to uni or get an apprenticeship or something. (Actually, I’d rather retire and follow some of my interests, but that’s another story).

I’m certainly excited, but at the same time a bit freaked out. For one, I have very little idea about flowers, having rarely bought them (no girlfriend). I note though that after discovering how expensive roses are during Valentines Day maybe I should just stay single… not that I have much control over that situation. On the other hand, this will be the most involved I’ve ever been with Valentines Day, as I will be learning/training through the month of February before the handover of the business takes place at the end of February.

The owner is training me, and for the first month or so I’ll have full staffing so that there’s always someone there to stop me from making big mistakes. After that, hopefully I’ll somewhat know what I’m doing and not have to hire full-time staff, so that I stop going further and further into debt.

My last day at my current job is the 31st of January. Just 8 working days to go, even though I’ve probably got a couple of months worth of work I wouldn’t mind tying up… then again, it’s that work which makes me believe I’m making the right decision. The work of a public servant is not one for me I think… at least not continuing for another 30-odd years anyway! Some people find the work interesting and enjoy the ‘work-life balance’ many areas of the public service allow. For me, I find myself increasingly frustrated. For some reason the people around me seem happy with my work, but I’ve been finding motivation difficult and that I’m not as efficient as I could be. I want to be doing my job properly and it has been increasingly difficult to do this.

It’s been amazing, since I found Christ, seeing how God has lead me, through an unimaginable path to where I am today. And so again I find myself in a place unexpected, a little frightened, but confident that God knows what I need, even when I don’t. Perhaps this undertaking will be a ‘disaster’, but I have a feeling I’ll be learning a lot through it either way.

Will let everyone know how it goes, but for the next few months I won’t be surprised if I’m a bit bewildered. So please excuse me while I adjust, and understand if I’m a little bit more confused than usual (if that’s possible).

posted by Son @ 00:03