I remember when I started college in 1998, gas was 99 cents a gallon. In less than ten years, it has mulitipled to almost 4 dollars a gallon. YIKES! That’s going to put a dent in anyone’s budget. It has greatly affected my business because all I do is drive from school to school. In reality, it has changed my business practices and my personal practices as well.
For instance, part of the reason why I love living where I do is that there’s really no place in town I can’t reach by my bike. I try to plan my day out where I can ride my bike downtown to go to the post office and bank. I love riding my bike soooooooooooo much… especially on days like today. The sun shining in my face, light music or the sound of the city buzzing in my ears, and the soft wind whisping through my hair. Then comes my favorite part of going to downtown–riding through Bidwell Park. I love how the sun jets in and out of the tree canopy as a glide down the road free of cars trying to run me over.
Sadly, this only covers about 15% of my transportation needs weekly. The rest of the time, I’m behind the wheel driving my SUV (which is needed for work) to my schools. I rescheuduled an appointment for tomorrow because it was the only one on my calendar for the area. So, in many ways, it has made me work smarter and more efficient–which any three would do backflips to do.
Another little pet peeve of mine lately has been directed at my company. They were giving me grief about staying in the office to WORK. They think the business just magically runs itself and paperwork just fills itself out. WRONG. The other thing that bugs me is that I’m running MY business. I get more done and answer more questions from home on my computer than I could ever do running around fruitlessly. Is that a word? Let me run MY business they way I WANT to do it. I’m making you money… so step off!
Tomorrow night is going to be bomb because it’s Tainted Love concert in Oroville. We are going in a large group and going to rock out to 80s music. AND this weekend is going to be 80 plus degree weather. So if you need me, I’ll be by the pool… doing homework.
