Oh how life has ways to twist and turn when you least expect it... I admit that I have been in a period of re-assessment regarding my next trip to Yucatan in the spring of 2012. Our financial situation requires some love and care, and we also need to invest in some home repairs. Our dishwasher is out of order, and so is our dryer. I can do without, especially the dishwasher, but we will need a new dryer in the fall. So with that in perspective I was keeping an open mind on the possibility that I might not be able to go to Mexico next year after all. But this week out of the blue, a friend offered to fly me to Cancun for about $60! She works for an airline and, well... she can do that! A new and interesting twist in the assessment - indeed! Pretty amazing how the stars line-up sometimes.
I am also trying to get my good old business fizz back. As much as I used to be in high efficiency mode for most of my adult life, I find that my pace is now sluggish and I have to kick myself to accomplish a productive day. It's been this way since we came back... surprise surprise. I think that it's probably because I'm not teaching very much this year, and my days are very loosy goosy. I did manage to book myself solid for the next school year though, so I guess that I should enjoy the slack while I have some. I also have work for my two wonderful early childhood teachers, and I am waiting to hear from a very qualified applicant for a new position in the fall. I decided to hire only one, and not bite more than I can chew. This is one business advice that I remember from my father - 'let it breathe' he would say. It translates into keeping a healthy cashflow, and a slow but steady growth. The coming school year will be very good for both - picking-up the pace!
Until then however, we are in a bit of a financial bind and I find it extremely frustrating. Despite my planning and forecasting, I have to dig into the reserves (Tim just realised that he has run out of money for the time being - it's a seasonal thing). Crud. This comes up after we have planned our vacation... booked and paid transportation and accommodations and summer camp. He is not pleased about it of course. Of course we will manage... of course. It's another great opportunity to be resourceful! We will make it work, and it will be good. Hey, it's summer!
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