Mini-ERP

(These are pictures of the five rooms that are ready for the group this weekend. We're ready to go! :-)

I spent the day today cleaning rooms and making beds. Brought back great memories of last June and ERP, JBU's Early Registration Program they host every summer. Three days of making 400 beds with a great crew of friends. Man, what a great time! ERP and the events last year were the best part of my job - although the long 15-18 hour days wore me out, I did them because I loved it and it was worth it for me. But, never could have done any of them without the team of students and staff that I had to help me. Would have loved their help today! :-)

I only had 5 rooms to clean and ten beds to make, so it was a totally manageable day. Although, I certainly would have loved to have any or all of the team around. Last year I had the opportunity to work with an incredible team of students from all over the country, with all sorts of personalities, and strengths. It was a great year and they were a great team.

Most days I realize that education is a better place for me to be financially and career wise, but most days I also struggle with the huge desire to just go into the hospitality sector for life. Run a hostel, a B&B, or a guest house - there's so much that I love about hospitality and jobs that are centered around this kind of work and service.

Most days I dream about retirement and the chance to do something like this. What an incredible opportunity it would be to raise a family in a setting like that. It's kind of exciting. :-)