The Glam Life ?

I have to secretly giggle when someone comments on "how glamourous" it must be to own my own business. Sure, there are some glam moments, like when perfectly cleaned and pressed designer clothes are handed back to their owner at the drycleaners; or I see one of our brides ready to walk down the aisle on her wedding day.

But, most days are like today. Over the weekend, our area had some significant flooding. Due to that, the cleaners has been very busy with water-damaged household articles. Right now I have two drapes in my bathtub from which I am trying to remove dried raw sewage - gross! Later today, I have 12 wedding gowns to press for this weekend; I'll be pressing them in 95 degree heat and 100% humidity. NOT so glam.

But, I don't do what I do for the glamour. I do it because this is what God has gifted me with; the ability to clean difficult items; to serve customers well; and to enjoy completed product.

It is the satisfaction of a job well-done and a happy customer that keeps me going; not any glamour moments I might enjoy.

Enjoy your work today; do your best to please your customers; and find joy in a job well done, whatever it is. Good for you, you're a small business person!