I had amazing time this past weekend with an old friend, who is also a colleague. She lives in another city, to which she moved to make things more comfortable for her growing business. Instead of hitting the road to a more crowded, busier place with more people, she did just the opposite – settled in a smaller, but more stable area with many original and long term residents, to build lasting relations. We spent the weekend working on her current affairs, talked ups and downs, joys and struggles of the nature of our businesses, the endless hours, to the highest rewards we get for what we do. We drank wine – and beer – played old tunes and after work listened to the fire crackling at the house she temporarily lives to take care of it. We were honest, and talked about things not many like to talk about, but those are the things that are very helpful, at least to realize that one is not alone in their doubts and ups-and-downs. We also shared ideas on how to make what we do, more fun, more known and generate ever more interest. Friends weekends are great, to refresh the mind, miss home and get new ideas, that lurk in other people’s minds, outside of your own. Especially, if these friends can listen, and very well understand what you both have in common. So, when I heard some disappointing news of my own today, I can look back on this past weekend, and think they way we did then. Disappointment becomes more solvable.
