Daisy Mox is successfully on Craig's list -- I have been receiving responses and I am set to meet with a husband and wife this evening, who want to buy a car for their daughter. Hopefully this is a good fit.
I was very worried about not being able to sell Daisy, but I have received so many interested responses that I feel very confidant about the situation.
Yet another learning lesson: Being scared should only propel you forward to figure it out and understand the unknown.
There is a Spanish saying that I hear among all the Cubans that I have adopted as one of my mantras:
Para tras nada mas para coger impulso.
You only go back a step to get the leverage to go further -- roughly translated.
The people I am meeting tonight sound very interested, and they would like to purchase Dasiy before leaving for vacation on the 25th -- that works nicely because I am leaving in 3 days :)
I would love it if Daisy was in good hands before we wander up to Vermont.
I had a great chat with my business partner today about automating the property management business. It has to be done properly, but I think it can be hugely successful.
That will be something to explore in New Haven...
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, July 14, 2008
And...we're back!
So sorry for the long, unexpected delay. My last day of work is this Friday (which I am excited about, but also sad to be leaving a place where I have grown and learned so much. Sink holes! Lawsuits! Engineering Terms! Leaks!) and with that happening, everything is on hyper -speed.
Except, apparently, the blog.
That being said, I sent in the documents to register as a corporation with the state of CT today, which was really exciting, and also, not. It was kinda of like, of course this is the next step. I had a similar feeling to paying off all the Bad Debt -- happy, but also not surprised.
It feels so good to write again. I really missed this.
On Friday (the 11th) I sent promo materials to my top candidate to hire me as their property manager in CT. We will see how that goes.
Friday was also Paul's birthday -- so we went on a 12 mile bike ride and he is enjoying his nifty new camera.
We are still playing with RE numbers, and contemplating renting for a bit, so that we do not make a rushed RE decision.
I hope everyone is great -- I have missed this much more than I ever expected. Till tomorrow!
Except, apparently, the blog.
That being said, I sent in the documents to register as a corporation with the state of CT today, which was really exciting, and also, not. It was kinda of like, of course this is the next step. I had a similar feeling to paying off all the Bad Debt -- happy, but also not surprised.
It feels so good to write again. I really missed this.
On Friday (the 11th) I sent promo materials to my top candidate to hire me as their property manager in CT. We will see how that goes.
Friday was also Paul's birthday -- so we went on a 12 mile bike ride and he is enjoying his nifty new camera.
We are still playing with RE numbers, and contemplating renting for a bit, so that we do not make a rushed RE decision.
I hope everyone is great -- I have missed this much more than I ever expected. Till tomorrow!
Monday, July 7, 2008
What dreams may come
On Friday, the 4th, my last credit card, for Bad Debt, was paid off. It felt amazing. I am so, so happy that the goal is done, over and achieved. It feels great, and honestly, I am so surprised that I started on this journey a year ago. Achieving this goal is a great testament to putting your head down and just working towards a goal.
Here we go, the next goal!
Before the end of July, I will sell my lovely car, Daisy Mox. She is a gorgeous 2005 Honda Civic coupe with 50K miles on her, all lovingly driven. Buying this car was a great achievement, but now in order to reach my next goals, selling her is another stepping stone. On to Craig's list she goes!
A great lesson has been learned with Daisy Mox, and my Bad Debt. Suze Orman strongly recommended buying a used car, as opposed to leasing. So, fresh out of college and all on my own, I financed brand-new Daisy. My thinking at the time was that I didn't have the time to search for a good used car. Looking back, I still think that was the case (at that time) but I now still have the car payments each month.
Moving up to NH, starting a company, I want my carrying costs to be as low as possible. We will either be buying close to school, or renting within walking distance, so Paul will rarely need our remaining car (which has yet to be named...). That car is fully paid off and is a bit more rugged. It fits us and our cat very well (with litter box) so that is the car that we want for our traveling adventures.
Also in the works: starting a branch office of my current management company in New Haven. I have been on the phone with CT today and will be working on the paperwork with my boss later this afternoon to file. It's exciting, and scary, and wonderful!
The question I still have is what will be done when we travel next summer -- I am more than a little nervous about that, but like everything else, I am sure that it will all work out.
Here we go, the next goal!
Before the end of July, I will sell my lovely car, Daisy Mox. She is a gorgeous 2005 Honda Civic coupe with 50K miles on her, all lovingly driven. Buying this car was a great achievement, but now in order to reach my next goals, selling her is another stepping stone. On to Craig's list she goes!
A great lesson has been learned with Daisy Mox, and my Bad Debt. Suze Orman strongly recommended buying a used car, as opposed to leasing. So, fresh out of college and all on my own, I financed brand-new Daisy. My thinking at the time was that I didn't have the time to search for a good used car. Looking back, I still think that was the case (at that time) but I now still have the car payments each month.
Moving up to NH, starting a company, I want my carrying costs to be as low as possible. We will either be buying close to school, or renting within walking distance, so Paul will rarely need our remaining car (which has yet to be named...). That car is fully paid off and is a bit more rugged. It fits us and our cat very well (with litter box) so that is the car that we want for our traveling adventures.
Also in the works: starting a branch office of my current management company in New Haven. I have been on the phone with CT today and will be working on the paperwork with my boss later this afternoon to file. It's exciting, and scary, and wonderful!
The question I still have is what will be done when we travel next summer -- I am more than a little nervous about that, but like everything else, I am sure that it will all work out.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
A few days off
There have been some work emergencies related to sink holes in parking lots, and personal -- I'll be back on Monday.
Hope you have an excellent 4th -- and a VERY safe time.
Hope you have an excellent 4th -- and a VERY safe time.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Today, today
Today was great. A never-ending training situation for the people who will be replacing me at my job -- but still great.
I sat down to talk with the CT State Gov, and learned a bit as to what I need to do so I can open a management firm, which was excellent. Nothing too crazy, just a few hoops and filing of documents.
As my replacement and I were wandering through buildings today we also ran into a NJ RE investor and the 3 of us had a great chat about buying, selling, the market and the world, specifically, Dubai.
Last night at cobbler school, I was talking with one of my gf's in the class and she mentioned that a friend of her's is working on the unveiling project of Dubai's "The World" -- the cluster of islands that will resemble the world map.
All the possibilities that exist in this world are amazing.
Tomorrow I will be talking with my boss about transitioning out of being an employee, and into being partners with him -- exciting! :)
I sat down to talk with the CT State Gov, and learned a bit as to what I need to do so I can open a management firm, which was excellent. Nothing too crazy, just a few hoops and filing of documents.
As my replacement and I were wandering through buildings today we also ran into a NJ RE investor and the 3 of us had a great chat about buying, selling, the market and the world, specifically, Dubai.
Last night at cobbler school, I was talking with one of my gf's in the class and she mentioned that a friend of her's is working on the unveiling project of Dubai's "The World" -- the cluster of islands that will resemble the world map.
All the possibilities that exist in this world are amazing.
Tomorrow I will be talking with my boss about transitioning out of being an employee, and into being partners with him -- exciting! :)
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