Tuesday, October 28, 2008
And so these are the days of our lives...
I always wondered what it would be like to be a celebrity and have people gush over you and get excited about meeting you. I mean really, these are people just like us, so why do we get so excited about them?
Well, I've had my first celebrity experience. I met a woman the other day and we got to talking about our kids and staying home and such. I mentioned how grateful I was to have my business as a means of being challenged, something for me, and in reality, an escape! She asked what I did and I told her I was the owner of Bugalug. We'll you think I had just told her I was really Katie Holmes! She started giggling and saying how excited she was to meet me. How proud she was of me and all of my accomplishments and how much she LOVES our products! I was a little flabbergasted to say the least! I mean really, it's just little ol me. The girl with a husband, 2 kids, a messy house and an empty fridge. Really, why would anyone get excited over that?!
I did an interview with the Calgary herald today and I kept saying "we." (i.e. we started out under a different name, we decided to pursue the US market, etc.) Finally the interviewer asked me who we was and I laughed and said it's really just me, but I've had so much help and support over the last two years, I feel like it should be "we." She laughed a bit too. But really, I find it hard to take the gushing and to just say "me", when there are so many other people involved in my business. So in this blog, I'd like to introduce you to the rest of "me." The people that have helped make Bugalug such a huge success, the "we" team.
First I have to tell you a bit about Erica. She is almost literally my right arm! I hired her a year ago and she has been such a huge help in every aspect of my business, including inspiring me and motivating me to make Bugalug the best it can be. I guess she's kind of like my agent! :)
Then of course, there are the 14+ moms/woman who make all these fabulous products for me, without them there could be no Bugalug!
I have also recently hired my sister in-law to do research and design for me and I truly believe that because of this decision, Bugalug will be taken to new heights.
I also have to thank my parents for their support and encouragement and Lee Ann and Malory for their countless hours helping me to keep it all together.
Finally, my Husband and my boys, for shushing when I'm on the phone and for listening to me when I've hit a wall...and for coming up with some crazy ideas, which make me think I'm not so crazy after all.
Last but not least (when did this turn into a thank you speech!?) I'd like to thank all of the people who love and support Bugalug as much as I do! Keep the ideas coming, the suggestions flowing and the referrals coming! We love you for it!
So really, I'm just little ol me, it's the rest of "me" that makes "me" special. :)
All the best to all of you,
Sundi
posted by Bugalug @ 6:21 PM
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