Geez, it’s the middle of June and I’ve published only a few times this year! It was only supposed to be a temporary halt but … I’ll stop before I start making excuses.
Much has happened in the interim (all good). Thanks, always, for reading, clicking, commenting and sharing my musings. I’m grateful to have such a wonderful (and patient) audience!
What’s up with WOW!? For starters … Croatia!
Gabriel and I leave this week to escort a wonderful group of WOWees on a coastal cruise from Dubrovnik, onboard this gorgeous new yacht that just started sailing two weeks ago. We’ve chartered the whole ship … just for our special group! (Feeling spontaneous? We’ve still got some cabins available!)
Black Swan – all ours for a week in the crystal-clear Adriatic!
And we just had a cancellation for our sold-out Patagonia adventure in November …
For 2019 … working on New Zealand, Puglia (Italy), African Safari, India (an amazing adventure in Rajasthan) and some other tempting opportunities. Dates and details coming soon!
Meanwhile, back at the office . . . Same place – new space!
Marilyn wields a mighty weapon!
A few months ago, my inner decorator had fun with a complete re-design, remodel, and redecoration of our office. We’ve been in our suite for more years than I can count. It was time for a change! We looked for new space in the area and almost signed a lease in a different building, but in the end, decided to stay in our lovely suite and make it better.
We’re still hanging pictures and editing stuff we no longer need . . . but the results are fabulous! Where there used to be an open area with four workstations, we created two beautiful private offices. We took down a wall that separated our back room (i.e., junk room) and opened up a bright new collaboration space. We have a real kitchen now! New lighting, flooring, paint, furniture … it’s a beautiful place to play (um, I mean work!)!
clockwise, from top left: open-concept collaboration space, beautiful new private offices replaced built-in workstations, conference area, and map wall – a work in progress.
Kitchen area: before & after
Come visit us any time!
Thanks for reading! Comments are always appreciated!!
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9 Comments
Jane Halsey June 17, 2018 at 8:57am
Great to read your update and see how beautiful your new office is. Wow is indeed the optimum word! Looks gorgeous. New spaces (and hair styles) create new experiences and opportunities. So happy to see all is well and thriving in your world and CTP. Hug
Julie Franz June 17, 2018 at 9:00am
Glad you are doing so great! Nice to see your smiling face again. Love the photo of you and Scott. Your office looks fantastic! And yes, you do wield quite a mighty weapon! . (But I wouldn’t quit your day job! 😉) Happy travels! Looking forward to seeing you in Patagonia. 😊
Marilyn June 17, 2018 at 12:48pm
Julie … you’ll see my curly head sometime this summer after Gloria and I get back from Croatia!
Melissa A Smith June 17, 2018 at 9:35am
Office looks GREAT! So do YOU, sweet friend. BIG love.
Ron Murphy June 17, 2018 at 7:58pm
Very nice!! I hope to see it one day. btw, as for the “map” on the wall, I thought you would have highlighted Ehime Prefecture in a bright color!! (ha ha).
Teresa Whitney June 18, 2018 at 7:19am
Good to hear (& see) from you again. Tried to talk Les into taking that cancellation spot to Patagonia (still on our list) but sadly the dates just didn’t work for him. Next time!! Take care and love your new look….first on you, then that awesome new office space.
Diane Brabant June 18, 2018 at 8:37am
You are a wonderful example of positive thought,
energy and actions. You and your “new” office
both look Impressive!
Jill Stoliker June 19, 2018 at 11:16am
As I read your blogs, my mind can’t help but go on a “mini-trip” with you. I occasionally check into the “Past Trips” section to spend some memory time on the itinerary, comments and photos of trips I have already taken. The “future” trips are always an excuse to do some research about the varied locations. A comment in this blog perked my interest as I have been researching the Czech Republic, especially Prague. Please write a blog of your findings when you get back from your familiarization trip. Love Always
Julie Ringwood June 20, 2018 at 3:55pm
Love the first of many blogs, I hope. Very upbeat and fun. Looking forward to seeing you at the DFW mtg in July.