The Hawk Visits Again

This post will be very stream-of-conscience and honest. Lately I've been wondering if I should continue with my 'Nolas. There are many reasons why I have been doubting it. Monday, as I walked to my friend Susan's house to go for our (almost) weekly walk, I heard a hawk, and looked up as it sat on the highest part of the highest tree on the street. As I did my lunges down the street (yeah, nice mental image, huh?) I had a word with the Hawk. "I'm listening, Hawk. I'm looking and I'm listening, and I still don't have an answer." The fact that I actually spoke out loud to the Hawk is a bit funny because I don't talk to myself. Ever. Watching others talk to themselves makes me uncomfortable. So Monday afternoon I went to a fun outdoor YMCA pool with the kids. As we sat in the rain, a Hawk very slowly flew by, almost as if in slow motion. Once again, I said, "I'm listening..." My message that day was that I needed to spend more focused time with the kids. This is obvious- I don't need a Hawk for this. HOWEVER. Today I got the message. I received an invitation- from someone who saw me at the SSFarmers Market- to be a vendor at a Health Fair. WHAAA???? How awesome is this??? So, onwards I go with the 'Nola. Next......

The Hawk Visits Again

This post will be very stream-of-conscience and honest. Lately I've been wondering if I should continue with my 'Nolas. There are many reasons why I have been doubting it. Monday, as I walked to my friend Susan's house to go for our (almost) weekly walk, I heard a hawk, and looked up as it sat on the highest part of the highest tree on the street. As I did my lunges down the street (yeah, nice mental image, huh?) I had a word with the Hawk. "I'm listening, Hawk. I'm looking and I'm listening, and I still don't have an answer." The fact that I actually spoke out loud to the Hawk is a bit funny because I don't talk to myself. Ever. Watching others talk to themselves makes me uncomfortable. So Monday afternoon I went to a fun outdoor YMCA pool with the kids. As we sat in the rain, a Hawk very slowly flew by, almost as if in slow motion. Once again, I said, "I'm listening..." My message that day was that I needed to spend more focused time with the kids. This is obvious- I don't need a Hawk for this. HOWEVER. Today I got the message. I received an invitation- from someone who saw me at the SSFarmers Market- to be a vendor at a Health Fair. WHAAA???? How awesome is this??? So, onwards I go with the 'Nola. Next......

NO Coincidences

Today I saw an old friend. He brought a friend with him. This new friend needed information I have. The information I have was given to me by Sharon. Sharon sent this man to me. I sent this man a book. The book that Sharon presented to me that changed my life. Thank you Sharon. I miss you.

NO Coincidences

Today I saw an old friend. He brought a friend with him. This new friend needed information I have. The information I have was given to me by Sharon. Sharon sent this man to me. I sent this man a book. The book that Sharon presented to me that changed my life. Thank you Sharon. I miss you.

Seriously???

So years ago I read something about how to market your product. I can't remember the name of the book or the author, but I do remember them suggesting that you have people go into shops asking for your products, and then you, as the product creator, go to those shops asking if they want to carry your product. I always thought that was sort of clever, but it just didn't seem quite right. Well today I spoke with the woman who runs the farmers market. She said that someone who had purchased my 'Nola before asked at the Farmers Market where I was. SERIOUSLY??? I don't know this person (by name, anyway), and it was an honest-to-goodness request!!! It doesn't get much better than this.... Until I'm really at the market this Saturday. I CAN'T WAIT!!! VISION. I created my first draft company vision today and posted the long darn thing on my web site. I learned that your vision is truly a visual.. (seems intuitive and obvious, right?) and that you write it in the present tense, as if you're seeing it happen right now. That makes sense after learning it, but it didn't occur to me beforehand. Check it out: www.leafandloaf.com

Seriously???

So years ago I read something about how to market your product. I can't remember the name of the book or the author, but I do remember them suggesting that you have people go into shops asking for your products, and then you, as the product creator, go to those shops asking if they want to carry your product. I always thought that was sort of clever, but it just didn't seem quite right. Well today I spoke with the woman who runs the farmers market. She said that someone who had purchased my 'Nola before asked at the Farmers Market where I was. SERIOUSLY??? I don't know this person (by name, anyway), and it was an honest-to-goodness request!!! It doesn't get much better than this.... Until I'm really at the market this Saturday. I CAN'T WAIT!!! VISION. I created my first draft company vision today and posted the long darn thing on my web site. I learned that your vision is truly a visual.. (seems intuitive and obvious, right?) and that you write it in the present tense, as if you're seeing it happen right now. That makes sense after learning it, but it didn't occur to me beforehand. Check it out: www.leafandloaf.com

Nutty 'Nola goes to Market!!

I did it!!! While I was in Culinary School I decided to start my own small business to get my feet wet. Low risk, no overhead, etc. I was planning on getting into Farmers Markets with my 'Nola (granola). But then I got the best full time job anyone could ask for and the 'Nola got put to the side. Now with a bit of juggling and breathing, I can do both!! I GOT INTO THE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET FOR 2012!!!.

So I baked today and my process was the most streamlined and efficient it's ever been. I was putting my spreadsheet together for today's bake and realized that my product amounts went from ounces to pounds!!!! 50 pounds of rolled oats is a LOT!!

In my morning meditation reading, (paraphrased), it said something like if you don't take a leap and jump the dark chasm, you'll never realize the rock of foundation that will appear under your feet. How appropriate for me any time, but especially for me today.

Look for Leaf and Loaf, LLC at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market in May!!!
http://www.sandyspringsfarmersmarket.com/

Love Love,

Sue