It's Tax Time (for me anyway...)

Well...according to my calendar

(and the reminder that I got in the mail),

Tomorrow

is my day to do taxes for 2009.

We have our taxes done at the end of January each year

to get a head start on the rest of the world.

I organized all of my receipts

by categorizing them

and placing them in ziploc bags.

Then I put them all in a container

to make it easier for me to add them up.

I've got my notebook for writing down the numbers,

my calculator for adding the numbers,

my expense book, and

my coffee to keep me awake

during this horrifying process,

AND

Some of the "repeat" receipts for 2009 include:

AND

I have TONS of receipts for these stores

because I tend to linger in the aisles for hours...

Trying to come up with ideas for new creations.

I'm hoping to receive

a nice refund check

this year since

the economy took a toll on my bank account.

My shop rent & expenses vs. my shop sales

didn't leave much of a profit in the end.

I had fun though...

and learned some things along the way.

I need to get motivated

to make 2010 a better year for sales.

I can't blame it all on the economy anymore...

it's up to me to make the difference!

Well...I have to go add it all up now!

Good luck with your taxes

and

Have a great weekend!

UPDATE:  I don't owe any taxes and I DO get a refund! Whew!