I read this a couple of weeks ago, and have thought of it often.

I build web sites for craft businesses (as well as being a quilter, and running a business selling stuff for quilters). I am heavily booked, and like to think in terms of “projects”.

Each project (a web site client, generally) has a 5″ x 3″ index card where I keep my notes, along with contact details for each client. Finished projects are filed, but active ones are on my desk in two piles – those with tasks needing to be done today, and those that don’t have anything needing doing today.

When the first pile is empty at the end of the day, which happens most days, I am “whelmed”, because I have got all the urgent jobs done.

When the second pile is nice and full, I am “whelmed”, because I know I have plenty of work to keep me busy, and to keep the money rolling in.

And when the filing box has plenty in it, I am “whelmed”, because I know I have lots of happy clients with great web sites who are spreading the word about my business.

Yes, “whelmed” is an excellent way to describe this feeling – thanks for sharing!

Christine.