In newspapers we learn to do things fast. Our turn around time is predicated on the fact that we have a deadline that we must meet. Compromises are always made in this approach. On deadline you have to present something the best that you can at that time. This is different in business. Yes we do have some deadlines, but when we don't we want the work to be the best that it can be. I work three jobs. For the newspaper I work 20 or so hours each week and dedicate both Friday and Saturday to that job and also a few hours elsewhere in the week. I also teach at Allegheny. One class, but it takes quite a bit of time each week either preparing or evaluating my students. And in my business, well this summer and fall I just got busy. Everyone tells me this is a good thing, and it is, but it has left me little time to finish anything. I keep apologizing to people waiting for their pictures and all I can say is I'm sorry and I promise you will get them. What I try not to do is sacrifice quality and what I want to deliver. I am working now on trying to catch up before the next wave. I have many very nice clients who tell me that though they wish it was quicker turn around, that its worth the wait! I hope everyone feels this way, but I know I can't please everyone. I simply have bit off more than I can chew and am trying to correct that now. In the future I won't be teaching at the college any longer. Though I love teaching I needed to decide to let something go so that I can better serve my clients. It may not happen until after the Spring semester, but I feel this will help me catch up. I am also building my business structure and bringing in help. Once the new computers arrive my speed should pick up dramatically--certainly my organization. I expect my employee to whip me into shape and keep me on task. So for those of you out there still waiting for sports pictures--they are coming--I promise. I just want to get them right and I now have a little more time to get them done--at least until the next round starts---yikes and that is soon! Winter sports are a little easier because I have winter break from college! Memory mate design above and individual picture design below by