Horrible in Real Life, Great for the Blog
Here’s why I said I’ll believe it when I see it.
Every simple-seeming task hides a complication.
When I showed up at the office this morning, the contractor announced that he wouldn’t connect the sink to the water lines. The plans indicate a sink at the end of the water lines, and water lines to the sink — but apparently no one wrote “attach them.”
So, no sink yet.
These kinds of absurdities turn a one hour task into a week-long saga.
By the time my partner Walker came over to help me apply privacy vinyls to the doors, I was on the verge of tears.
He’s not only an executive coach (and one of the practitioners at Little Fox), but also the person who keeps reminding me that even on days like this, we’re building something worthwhile.
Just when things were finally feeling under control, I got a call: my new treatment table was being delivered. The rep had assured me it would be lightweight and easy to move.
Oh, how wrong she was…
Richard, our endlessly patient building manager (and, yes, still the cutest one in New York), was not thrilled about the surprise delivery.
“She said it wouldn’t be heavy!” I pleaded — but still, there we were, unpacking the table on the street.
The bright side? The table is perfect. For facial rejuvenation acupuncture, I need to raise and lower the table mid-treatment to protect my back. This one makes it possible, and I’m so excited to use it with you all.
Seriously professional vinyl application technique.
Look at me go!
Back upstairs, we got back to work putting up the vinyls.
And of course, at that point, Richard texted, saying I need to move everything out of the fourth floor by the end of the week.
I won’t lie — days like these are overwhelming.
But then…
Since writing my last blog post, Michelle (our reiki practitioner) quietly cleaned up my chaotic temporary office without even telling me. I walked in to find everything folded, stacked, and serene. It was such a small act, but it reminded me why I love building this business with people who genuinely care.
When Little Fox finally opens, it won’t just be because of construction getting done. It’ll be because of community — loved ones, colleagues, and patients who keep showing up in big and small ways.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
