client |

Long weekend well spent. Felt so productive this weekend. Visited a friend of mine last Saturday at the hospital who got confined due to dengue. He finally got discharged last Sunday after being admitted for almost a week. Went to the mall last Sunday to pay for the tuition fee of the web design class I will be taking this coming October 22. Ahhh, I am so excited! I’ve always wanted to learn more about web design and buy my own domain so I can finally create a website of my own.

Stayed at Coffee Bean in Fairview Terraces. I was so glad that my favorite spot was vacant. I ordered Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte and a Pistachio Pound Cake. I got so sad with my drink hahaha I thought I ordered Hot, the iced one was too bitter for my tasting. So, to get rid of that bitter matcha taste I decided to order another drink. This time I had an iced Original Mocha drink with whipped cream on top. I was able to update my planner and do some sketches. I actually like spending some time alone. It helps me clear my mind and also I find it relaxing.

And yesterday, I had a client meeting. My cousin recommended me to their church mate to do their wedding invitation. This is actually the second time I am meeting them. The first one, we discussed what they want and how they want their invite to look like. I made drafts and sample designs for them to choose. And finally after a month they already decided with the design and layout.

This is the sample print I showed them yesterday. We polished the final details and this coming weekend I will be giving them the first batch of prints. I am just so glad that they liked everything. It feels so good. I’m so happy to be a part of their wedding journey. It was not easy for us because most of the time we just talk via facebook and text messages. I just do this as a freelance work since I have a full-time job. But luckily, my clients are very understanding and patient. I always tell people whenever they inquire to me that I can only meet them and present to them personally during the weekends. Although I do communicate with them and do designs after office hours. I just really love what I do and I make time for everything. It’s all about time management I guess. So yeah, that is how my weekend went.

Last night was my first time to do a client meeting. Meeting over dinner. Oh what a grown-up thing to do. I felt so professional and it actually made me feel more confident. Not just about myself but my works as well. I do freelance work on the side during weekends and after office hours. I make business cards and invitations. I’ve had other clients before but we just always talk on the phone, email or via facebook. From planning to approval and the final printing. Then we just meet when they’re about to pick-up their orders.

My cousin referred me to her friend who is about to get married this coming November. I’m so thankful to her because I got this project. I could really use the extra money right now for that web class I’m taking on October.

I’ve already sent them some proposal designs. It will be a garden wedding and the motif is purple and silver. Here are some samples.

The set that they actually chose consists of the main invitation, entourage, map, rsvp, save the date and thank you card. They will be sending me the final details by Wednesday and I’ll do the layout. We will meet again this weekend and show them the printed version for approval so I can proceed with the production.

I’m really really excited for this project. I just hope that I could pull it off. ❤