I am exhausted. I am up at 9 and working until 1am, sometimes 2 or 3. I have learnt more about SEOs, web marketing, professional liability, business lines of credit, cash flow projections and organic ink in the past week than I thought I could. It’s all interesting (relatively) and necessary, but ugh, I’ll be glad when it’s sorted.

I did have two exciting moments last week….

1. I bought my tickets – I fly into San Jose, Costa Rica on June 1 and fly home from Belize City, Belize on July 23. My itinerary is starting to take shape too and I can’t wait!

2. I talked to my clients… I had the official consultation with Michelle and Rick. Up until then it had been a series of e-mails swapping preferences and ideas. I led them through my questionnaire and it felt great, on two levels.
For one, my AmeriCorps team is family and Michele was one I was closest to. Despite it being ten years ago I still hold that bond, so being able to help her plan her honeymoon is a privilege. For her to trust me and put something that means so much in my hands is an honor.
For two, they asked questions, described what they wanted and I had the answers. Tropical locale, volcanoes, unique architecture, beaches, mountains, hotels with character, hiking, an eco-mind set – it might sound like a lot, but I know that place. I knew it in an instant. I know it because I’ve been there. It was a tremendous confidence boost, not only because I knew it, not only because I realized I was on the right track, but because I could help. Because I could plan an amazing honeyteer for an amazing friend.

AND.... I also canceled my cable last week – oddly liberating to be without a TV!!!