Just a quick update on the site. After it going up last Thursday, it had to be taken down yet again after only hours of being up. Apparently my web site bogged down the thousands of other sites on the server. They had no other option then to take it down. Come to find out because of how poorly my site was put together behind the scenes, by my old web host, it has to be re-done. Long story short, everything has to be done again. All of my products have to be uploaded to the store all over again. It's my worst nightmare coming true.
I did manage to get everything to the new warehouse and out of the old. The down side, I missed Brandon's birthday get together. I officially get worst girlfriend of the year award. He was very understanding and spend the weekend helping me move, along with my dad. It's all in boxes and ready to be set up. The only problem, I have to be here for updates with my web site so I am stuck here pretty much thinking about everything that's been going on. Right now, I'm working on moving all of my old blog entries to this blog. Once that's done, that part of my old web site can then be taken down. Once they get my new message board and idea gallery up I'll be working on transferring things over there, from the old site. Same thing with the store.
I haven't blogged because I've been without my laptop, but I have it back now. Thursday, before I was aware that the web site was down, yet again, I decided to go get Brandon's birthday gift. Well, needless to say I never made it there. I ran to JoAnn's first, my car had been acting up on the way there. It was when I got back in my car after running into JoAnn's that the trouble started. I never made it to the store for Brandon's gift because on the way, it REALLY got bad. I decided to head home. Talk about scary! I pretty much drove home going 20 miles an hour, with the occasional jolt to 40 and then back down to 20. Keep in mind the speed limit was 65, but your lucky if everyone is going 75. I was so scared. I couldn't pull over because my cell phone was dead and I just wanted to get home. Long story short.. the transmission in my car went up.
I come inside the house only to find out that my web site is down again. I turn on my computer for my ac adaptor to start smoking and my computer is totally dead. I call Dell.. they can't get my part to me until Monday. Monday comes; I open the box only to find out they sent me the wrong part. I then get to spend quite some time on the phone with Dell, to explain why that part won't work. After them talking to me like I'm an idiot. By that time I had it and told them that I need the part tomorrow, I own an online store and need my computer. This is the second time this has happened to my laptop since I've had it, which has been a year and a half. I would never recommend a Dell laptop to anyone. If I had the money right now I would go buy the Mac I've been wanting. Well, I got the part today, so here I am.
Chopper has been by my side through it all. He's doing ok. Tomorrow will be one week since his surgery; we've had quite a few accidents in the house to say the least since it. The vet said that's normal though after the surgery.
It's been a hard couple of weeks but I am trying to hang in there. I am feeling a bit hopeless at times, but so many of you have sent me such kind emails and posted comments. I would have to say that's what's really getting me through all of this. I am all out of tears to cry and trying to be strong. I know in the end the web site will be better and it will all be worth it. I guess it's just hard for me to look at it that way right now from where I sit. Every time someone says, "look at it this way.. can it get any worse?" It does! Meg asked me if she should take out a life insurance policy first, before coming over. She did make me smile, but I actually don't think it would be a bad idea with the way things have been going for me. I know what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but I don't know how much more I can handle.
I have a lot of new photos of the store to upload to my Scrap Happy KT album. I'll get those up once I'm finished getting the old blog entries moved over. Back to work..
Just so you all know, I did survive a visit to Katie's, and saw the new store and all without incident!!
Posted by: Meg | August 21, 2007 at 04:27 PM
I am sending you hugs and encouragement!!! Things always seem to happen all at once...why can't they come in spurts? Things DO make us stronger but we all have a breaking point too. Stay strong. If you need to talk...I'm here.
I sent Chopper an e-mail, did he get it?
Posted by: Allison | August 21, 2007 at 05:56 PM
I'm sorry that things are going so terribly for you! We're just hanging here waiting for it all to be back. And I have set aside some money in my paypal account to go shopping once the store is back up and running! We're all ancy, but hanging in there. Let us know when you have an idea of when it will all be back up!
Posted by: rachael wood | August 21, 2007 at 07:16 PM
If you need a break you can always stop by here. Brandon totally understands. Remember what he told you. You guys really have love. We are here for you to help you in any way possible!!!
Posted by: Annie | August 21, 2007 at 07:23 PM
I wish I could help you more. I am here whenever you can't take anymore.
Posted by: notchincorporated | August 22, 2007 at 02:26 AM
So sorry you are going through such difficult times Katie. I wish there was a magic wand to wave that could make it all go away...but, I am thinking of you and wishing you all the best.
The site will be back up soon enough and everything will be 100% better than it was before!
Take care and don't lose faith...it will all work out!
Posted by: Trisha | August 22, 2007 at 05:45 AM
Sending you some extra big hugs, KT!!
Posted by: Rachael | August 22, 2007 at 08:09 AM
Hang in there Katie. I know it seems awful, but in the end your website is going to be so much better. I'm actually excited for you; new store, new website, and most importantly, no old pain in the butt web designer.
Posted by: wags | August 22, 2007 at 09:45 AM
I'm so sorry girlie!! Hope you're hangin' in there!!! Sending you HUGE hugs!!! XOXO
Posted by: Nancy | August 22, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Hang in there Katie...we are eagerly waiting the return...sorry for the past couple of weeks!
Posted by: shellyb | August 22, 2007 at 02:26 PM
So sorry for all that you're going through...sending HUGS your way. If you need help with the warehouse, I'll be available starting next week (once Jake's in school)Just holler! Please know that we are waiting patiently...well, maybe not...for the new FANTABULOUS ScraphappyKT!!!
Posted by: scrapjunkie | August 22, 2007 at 02:52 PM
I'm so sorry that you are having problems with the site. I'm hoping it get fixed soon so I can see how fabulous it will be. Big hugs to you.
Posted by: Linda | August 23, 2007 at 05:30 AM
Sending more HUGS your way and hoping things improve for you soon!! Keep hangin' in there!
Posted by: KimM | August 23, 2007 at 10:51 AM
OMGosh! You poor thing! Things can only go uphill from here right! Hang in there!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | August 23, 2007 at 02:39 PM
HmmI posted a few days ago and it never showed up. I know you've heard it a million times, but hang in there girlie! I sent ya an email, check it out.
Posted by: trace-e | August 24, 2007 at 11:23 AM
HmmI posted a few days ago and it never showed up. I know you've heard it a million times, but hang in there girlie! I sent ya an email, check it out.
Posted by: trace-e | August 24, 2007 at 11:23 AM