me, the 7 year-old entrepreneur

Kicking off the "making life about life initiative" . . . 

Random fact #1: I started a short-lived business in 2nd grade, and I even designed my own logo for it! 

I created and sold little paper products to classmates; I would cut paper, draw and color designs, and staple my creations into either note pads, address books, or little purses with paper handles (my favorite!!) And the only reason I stopped my business, is because my teacher made me. Go figure. 

So for your viewing pleasure, I dug around in my storage bins to see what I could find to share, and though I couldn't find any of those 7 year-old pieces, I did find a take on a "slam book" I made when I was 10, but sweeter than what traditional slam books were. So here's an idea of what some of those products probably looked like: 

And can I just say, I LOVE that the only piece I have is also about getting to know people? (Which is the whole gist of this series!!! Gotta love it when things work out like that!) Evidently, asking questions and knowing more about people is something I've been interested in since I was at least 10 . . . OH, and b/c it makes me laugh, can I just draw your attention to the little directive written under the title: (in cursive please) . . . I mean, I never realized I was so direct at 10! I really was a shy child--and I have another fact on that one to come later. 

this week's question

My question to you is, did you have a business as a child? If you did, what was it and do you see any connection to that business now in your grown-up life? Was there something else you did or participated in as a child that translates into who you are now? And if not, could it?? 

For me, that business venture is absolutely reflective of now--and I didn't even realize it until I started grad school and had to write a letter of intent. I was forced to look back at my life and my interest in design, and I realized I'd had these interests and passions all along to create and have a business of my own--so cool to see it coming full circle! (as well as profiting more than the $2.85 I made as a 2nd grader!) 

Please share your thoughts in a comment below--I'd really LOVE to hear your experiences! And as promised, here's the downloadable PDF to write on or type your answers in.

And 'yay' for getting started!