The year is almost over. Thanksgiving is here and as with everyone else, the Chief Troll is going to sit down, eat till is gut almost explodes, then retire to watch the game. If history repeats itself, then I should be in La-la land by the first game's half time.
But Thanksgiving is not just about eating, football, and sleeping. No, it really is about giving thanks for those in our lives we love, we like, we respect, and maybe those things not so good. I speak from personal experience. This year, 2007, has been a pretty rough year for this Ugly Troll. "It has been the best of times and the worst of times.."
It started out as plain and typically messed up as any other year in my life, but that all changed....When we signed the legal papers putting the Ugly Troll Greeting Designs concept into the world of reality. But before it even went two months, I had to put my dog to rest at a young age 13. Well, that wasn't good, cause the stress of that was the final straw and I had a heart attack. So before the first quarter of 2007 was done, I had a new business, a dead dog, and a heart attack.
What could possibly make it any better!!! (being sarcastic) The spring months were filled with grief and followups with the doctor. Then I went on a tear of marketing...a letter campaign and follow up calls. It was somewhat successful, but nearly what was expected (for the money). So where is the "best of times?"
I suppose one could say it's not all that "best" but for this old troll, yeah, it is. I finally got the promotion that has eluded me for years....several cartoons/cards have been generated because of this. I'm still kicking....the pain of losing my little Misty, has subsided and I got another dog. I'm still married (20 years), and the Ugly Troll, well.......it still is a business. It's more of a worst of times since it's a challenge getting people to buy what seems normal to me, but maybe not others. But it's still here...no money....but still alive.
So what can I be thankful for?! This has been quite a ride. I've met some really wonderful people, I've been shown that some people in business aren't just out for a buck they want others to get that buck too! I've seen interest; interest that made me feel worth something.
Yeah, it's been a rough year both personally and professionally; but, it's been a real joy to talk with the people I've talked to and the things I've learned. The folks here at FastPitch! have been remarkable with helping this troll figure out certain problems. Of course I have to mention Nicole and Matt again. They are tops!
I could go on, but it's safe to say that there isn't enough space her to write, nor would you even read it, to mention all the people who I'd like to say thanks to.
But Thanksgiving is not just about eating, football, and sleeping. No, it really is about giving thanks for those in our lives we love, we like, we respect, and maybe those things not so good. I speak from personal experience. This year, 2007, has been a pretty rough year for this Ugly Troll. "It has been the best of times and the worst of times.."
It started out as plain and typically messed up as any other year in my life, but that all changed....When we signed the legal papers putting the Ugly Troll Greeting Designs concept into the world of reality. But before it even went two months, I had to put my dog to rest at a young age 13. Well, that wasn't good, cause the stress of that was the final straw and I had a heart attack. So before the first quarter of 2007 was done, I had a new business, a dead dog, and a heart attack.
What could possibly make it any better!!! (being sarcastic) The spring months were filled with grief and followups with the doctor. Then I went on a tear of marketing...a letter campaign and follow up calls. It was somewhat successful, but nearly what was expected (for the money). So where is the "best of times?"
I suppose one could say it's not all that "best" but for this old troll, yeah, it is. I finally got the promotion that has eluded me for years....several cartoons/cards have been generated because of this. I'm still kicking....the pain of losing my little Misty, has subsided and I got another dog. I'm still married (20 years), and the Ugly Troll, well.......it still is a business. It's more of a worst of times since it's a challenge getting people to buy what seems normal to me, but maybe not others. But it's still here...no money....but still alive.
So what can I be thankful for?! This has been quite a ride. I've met some really wonderful people, I've been shown that some people in business aren't just out for a buck they want others to get that buck too! I've seen interest; interest that made me feel worth something.
Yeah, it's been a rough year both personally and professionally; but, it's been a real joy to talk with the people I've talked to and the things I've learned. The folks here at FastPitch! have been remarkable with helping this troll figure out certain problems. Of course I have to mention Nicole and Matt again. They are tops!
I could go on, but it's safe to say that there isn't enough space her to write, nor would you even read it, to mention all the people who I'd like to say thanks to.
Ok, enough mushy, gushy, warm and fuzzy crap. Time to get back under the bridge!!
The Ugly Troll wishes all who read this, a fantastic, and happy Thanksgiving!!
~Chief Troll
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