(Although Ivy's not with me when I'm "working".) Fridays I walk around Haleiwa, a small touristy surf town, visiting the stores that book lessons for us, refilling flyer holders, and befriending other business owners. I answer calls for people wanting to take a lesson with the aim of making them happy before they even arrive on the shore, and then Nate and I take turns teaching. Can life get any better than this? Seriously. (BTW if you are wondering what the heck I'm talking about you can check out www.rainbowwatersports.com)
I am beginning to see also the good side of a business that a long time ago I would have termed "frivolous". It is an amazing opportunity to be in a position where I can help make someone so happy, so excited and feel so fulfilled, and give them a memory to last a lifetime. We are both having a great time with this business (can you tell?) It's growing and we're trying to prepare for a whole lot more business this summer.
It may be silly, but in a way, I feel like I'm doing a small part of service to mankind. I take people out of an hurrying world, give them an enjoyable experience while teaching them a fun sport and "tour guiding" them through a tropical river. Everyone we have taught arrives back on shore with the same look people give when they debark a rollercoaster (no, not the barfing look) the "Whoa! That was AWESOME!" look. And then I get to read their testimonials and have an even stronger confirmation that yeah, this is good.
We are both having a great time with this business (can you tell?) It's growing and we're trying to prepare for a whole lot more business this summer.
2 comments:
I LOVE hearing about your business and as I was reading it even excited me for life. This is a perfect business for you and Nate and I am so happy that it is doing so well. What a blessing to be living where you are living too. Love hearing from you!
You inspire me, Heidi. Sometimes we feel we have to be doing some of the typical "Big" stuff...saving a nation, donating time, money, etc. to make a difference. But, you're right. People need a chance to relax a bit and realize all the beauty and blessings around them. You and Nate are perfect for the job. I'm so glad it's growing. Sometimes you just have to find the business that fits who you are to have it grow! Keep it up! Believe it or not, I'm tempted to do it when I come next. That says a lot for someone who has never wanted to surf!! Love ya!
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