Rewards

You know, there are some rewards to starting a business like this....stuff I normally would not have imagined. Of course we all want to start out own thing for the obvious reasons: promise of wealth, to avoid following someone else's orders, to have your own time, etc.

But there are subtle things I find very rewarding most of all....

One thing I find is really cool is that some of my clients have ceased feeling like "clients" to me and they feel more like friends. You might think, "shit Raph, that's no big deal" but it is to me.... I've always felt there was business, and there was personal. Hard for me to get to that level where I can see my clients as people I could just hang out with.

But now I'm getting to know some of them and it's fascinating the lives some of my clients have.

I have one that used to be a professional equestrian who escaped Hungary as a child in a box!

I have one who climbs the extreme mountains of Hawaii by himself to take photos. In some photos he's standing on nothing more then inches on the ridge of a tall mountain.

I have one who used to be married to a Hollywood star and once turned down Elvis for a date!! Hahah. That's hilarious!

I have one who used to be a state congressman and used to play Hawaiian music professionally during the wars in the 70's.

I have one pretty client (I think she should model) who could kick my ass in martial arts.

I have one who dances ballroom with his wife....they must be good since they're asked to demonstrate their dances on a regular basis.

I'm having so much fun learning about these new friends of mine. That's been one of the amazing rewards of all of this. My little life seems so pale in comparison to all the things these amazing people have done. No longer are these people the intimidating executives or agents of some big business, but they're what I would consider friends.

The other cool thing I find rewarding is to know this business is taking on a life of it's own. I feel silly saying so, but when I write a company check it feels great! It feels legitimately like this business has life. "IT'S ALIIIIIVE!" My baby business.

So far so good!!!

Ongoing report about my honey: Christy has been the best. She's gorgeous! Damn why can't she visit me sooner? She spoils me though...which is kind of cool. I never felt spoiled before. I mean, in past relationships I've been given rewards that made me very happy. But this time I feel like she's treating me way better then I deserve. Awesome!

Yeah I know...it's not like I'm not trying my best to give her what she deserves. But she hasn't asked anything of me but my time. Is this girl real? hahah. I'm damn lucky.

On to another subject. Fruit Snacks --- how can this little package be worth "3 servings"? Bullshit!! What kind of idiot opens this little bag and splits it into 3 snack sessions?