Vacation

I learned a great lesson while on vacation. You have to let go and not worry. Having said that, it is easier said than done. I spent a very relaxing two weeks on the Big Island of Hawaii. It was very relaxing and the Puna District south of Hilo is great. No T.V no radio. We stayed at a great home, just one block from the ocean. we walked the cliffs each day and watched the whales.

As all of you know real estate can be all consuming and trying to get away is very difficult. With the many ways of staying in touch, sometimes we can be too wired in.

I found myself checking e-mails on my phone and thinking about work a little too often. It is very hard to let go when your self employed. Of course there was several messages from clients that had to be returned(a lock box disappeared from the home).

I found a compromise, I would relax in the morning, drink my coffee, and then take a walk. It was when I took this morning walk that I received cell service. So I would walk the cliffs and check e-mail and phone messages. I would return calls that I needed to and then went about my day. Every once in a while I would get the random call, but I sent them back to others at homes as referrals. I would do another short walk in the evening and call it a night.

Being self employed has its advantages and its disadvantages. But I love it. I did learn one more thing. Two weeks off is not enough. Next time it will be a full month.

Mahalo,

Eric