Placing our orders with the Universe...

Hello my LOA friends,

I have been so excited all day to get to my Design Center tonight for some peace and quiet so I could blog. Having no idea what I would blog about I knew I would think of something cool. As it turns out, I didn't have to. When I came to work tonight there was a message on my answering machine that I have to share.

First a little background...

As you know I own a company called, Fit n Hip Wear. Dec of 2007 I expanded my manufacturing space from 750 sq ft to over 2000 sq ft and because we do both clothing and USANA we call it, "Wellness & Wardrobe."

Maybe my timing could have been a little better. Didn't know then we were already heading into a recession. I signed a 5 year lease and took the leap of faith that I was doing the right thing. There wasn't a peach-fuzz on my body telling me otherwise.

I made it thru til last Sept/Oct of 08 with above average sales and then I really started to feel the change in the economy. By Nov 08 I'm asking for a rent reduction and wondering what my options are. They reduce my rent for 6 months no problem, I'm a great tenant and have always paid on time, so they were totally awesome and worked with me.

By Mar 09, I'm basically down to me and 2 other girls part-time from 10 at our busiest time.

Here is a photo of the team Dec 2007. TaylorRae was in charge of fabric scraps. :)

By April 09 I'm getting pretty nervous and know I need to do something. So I start placing my orders with the universe with intention. I know that I don't really need the big retail space I have, sure it's nice, but it's 500 sq ft with it's own bathroom that I could rent to a like-minded person to help cover the rent. Maybe someone into fabric design or because I've got a nice USANA display and mirror, maybe a yoga teacher or personal trainer or someone into health like a nutitionist could use the space. hmmmm.

I call all the east county craft, quilt, fabric, yoga and personal trainers that I know and see if anyone could use a space like mine. I even do an ad on Craigslist for a couple weeks. Nothing happened.....well that's relative...I couldn't see anything happening...but something was happening...I just had to be a little patient....

I come into work tonight and there is this gift from the universe on my message machine.

It goes something like this,

"Hello my name is Steve and I was at the Bradley Professional Building and saw your store. I am an acupuncturist and herbalist and am looking to rent a small space to do acupuncture work from lounge chairs. I do this now quite successfully in 2 others places in Santee, but need more space. I need one open room about 200-400 sq ft. What intrigued me about your place was that you have a sticker on your window that says, "Wellness." I thought I would call you first before calling the landlord to see if you have any extra space to rent to me."

OMG!!! I get so excited about stuff like this. I mean seriously...talk about placing your order with the universe....Thank you God. OK let me say that I haven't yet met him and not sure if everything is a match, but holy cow..just going from the message I feel amazing about it!! I will keep you posted in the comment section to let you know what happens.

What's happening with you?? Please comment and let me know! Be intentional with your orders and you'll be amazing and dazzled by the results.

xo your friend and so much more, Liza