every time i see a business i think about how i could do it better

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19 August 2009
Esteli 10:30 am

Every time I see a business I think about how I could do it better.

If only that applied to my volunteer work. I am a bad volunteer. I could be better. I am not giving this job my all, living up to my expectations, etc.

I like to dream and plan the next step more than live in the present.

I need to set aside dreams of the future and focus, really focus, on being a better volunteer.

I work well with schedules and goals. I need to set up a schedule. A budget of my time, so to speak.

Yup. Things to do…. Continue teaching English to the kids at school.

Start actually studying Spanish again… like with a notebook and dictionary. I can get by, but after a year in country I should have a higher level.

Continue working on my personal photos and writings.

Plan a wedding.

Work harder with Fabretto and the coffee project. Learn how to actually export the product from Nicaragua and import it into the States.

Build a barrel oven in my site. By the end of October.

I think these goals should keep me plenty busy.

Time to get outta here and catch the bus back to Somoto and to my site!

signing off from the nica!

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Comments

[Elissa]

me too!
I think the same thing! Maybe post-Peace Corps you and I should be small business consultants. Or micro-finance managers. I'm so happy for you, Baade!

[Mom]

um,...
Ummm,...like, YEEEEEEAH, guess you have plenty to keep you occupied! AND, build a brand new latreen (sp?) with some real air vents and post-1922 pit!! Ha! OK, short email to follow. xo

[Mom]

Yes,
YES!!!!!, Elissa!! You guys would be GREAT at that! Keep those wheels in gear!