It’s official … I had my first official breakdown today.  I had a sneaking suspicion that the waiting & the pre-construction phase would be the hardest on me … and I was right.  The architectural & mechanical drawings that were supposed to be completed at the end of last month STILL aren’t done & I’m just now realizing that I’m going to need to find a G.C. before I submit these drawings (whenever I do get them) to the town building department because I need to submit the construction permit application with them, which requires a lot of information I won’t have until I know who my G.C. is going to be.  GAH!!!!

Initially I thought it might be the best (& most economical route) to act as my own G.C., but after speaking with Jay, I’m beginning to see that I might be better off hiring someone to schedule all the tradespeople (plumber, electrician, carpenter, etc.).

At least I have partially updated drawings from our architect & engineer to review with Jay tonight.  Maybe if I understand exactly what is going on in the space I’ll feel better.  This total lack of control & lack of knowledge is making me lose my sanity.

Tomorrow, after cupcake baking (something that truly brings me peace), I shall deal with the daunting task of trying to find a general contractor I can trust that won’t cost me a gazillion dollars to build out this teeny tiny cake studio.  I feel like I’m picking a needle out of a haystack blindfolded.  Biggest factor in selection = trust.  Second biggest factor = price.