Shoes: check!

Tonight was my last shoe making class -- 6 weeks of non-stop days and nights. Before this class, I would get home from work around 4 PM and take a nap, waiting for Paul to get home from work.

This experience, in addition to being a lot of fun has taught me so much, about what I can do (despite not being the most artistic of people) and what is important.

I love sleeping -- but that does not mean that is what I should be doing (so much) during my free time. This has taught me a lot about going after what I want, which is a drive and motivation that was lost somewhat, after graduating from college and getting into what can be, the grind.

So now -- I have a lovely pair of mules that I made myself. I am still working on finishing the pumps -- hopefully they will be done before we move up to New Haven.

And on the RE/business/moving side of things, all is quiet on the western (northern) front. We are browsing rentals and still running numbers.

The management firm in CT is moving along, and I had a great talk with my partner (former boss!) about strategy. I want the business in CT to focus on being out-sourced (a la 4 hour work week) and with a strong emphasis on helping buildings become more green.

My car, Daisy, is up on Craig's list and I am hoping to get her sold and taken care of before we leave for our lovely 10 day vacation to VT.

So at this point, a bit has been accomplished, with a lot more planned to be accomplished.

Today I took my replacement out to lunch and we had a chat about employee vs. business owner. It is a bit of a paradigm shift, but one I hope she understands eventually.