So.
Momentum be huuuuge.
But, there is a time/cost situation. I´m afraid it will take a little longer before you guys and anyone you know will be able to give me money and receive stuff in the mail.
Thing is, today I had a very important meeting, could prove pivotal as in tipping the scales in my favour. Like winning an election last minute.
To put this in perspective, a quick backdrop:
Exactly one year ago, I was pawning bottles and eating canned tuna, oats and rice. I know people all over have it worse, but that was the situation.
Even though I took all the extra shifts I could get and generally worked my ass off. My ex was suing for full custody of our daughter and I had to go to court without representation. I´ve supported my wife and daughter with one income.
That´s what you get for giving a damn and giving up sales for a job in the psych ward at half the hourly rate.
I almost died going to this meeting btw.
October last year, things started to change. I landed a municipal contract, initially intended for up to a month. Now it´s may. This meant up to 90+ hrs a week, and meetings to boot. Still at it.
my meeting today was at 2:30 pm, I don´t have a driver´s license, so I had to get the bus. Missed the first bus and rode my kick bike to the stop for the connecting bus. If I had waited for the next bus, I would be an hour late and by then the meeting would be over, not so professional looking.
Now, it had been raining and there was literally water flowing on the pavement. This meant I had no brakes. Also, my neck is acting up, so to turn my head I have to turn my whole body and this was 80% down hill.
I guess yesterday´s punani uno, still had some effect, I also had some mate before I left. I was so focused, yet relaxed only giving the danger a slight thought when sitting on the bus.
What was the meeting about?
Well, another contract.
by next week I will be employing 5 people. And it looks like I might have to expand in a month or so.
It does something to me.
It makes me proud and humbles me at the same time, being given this trust and responsibility.
Also, I was able to get my wife an interview and she got the job, she also got a second job on her own and now has three jobs, just like me.
All my life people have told me what I can´t do.
All my life I´ve had people telling me what I should do.
And most of the time I have had people telling me what to do.
Freedom to me, Is being able to stake out your own course, make your own decisions and do it your own way.
Not being told what and whatnot to do.
I´m not there yet, but I can see the contours on the horizon.
I´m here to tell those of you with dreams and doubts.
You can.
Anyone can pursue their dreams.
You might not end up where you wanted to be, not exactly, but if you keep chasing your dream, you will get hell of a lot closer than if you don´t.
Don´t put all your trust in others. Trust yourself. Believe in your own qualities.
Work your ass off and one day it will make sense.
I still pawn bottles.
Al Gore said it would save the planet, that´s not why I do it.
I do it because I believe in recycling.
The money I get, I either give to my daughter or to charity.
I still eat tuna, but not from a can and not every day.
The best part is.
Noone made this happen for me.
They presented me with an opportunity and I took it.
This wasn't handed to me.
I built it.
I just hope it holds together lol.