A recent conversation with my friend

Mark

Hi Lisa, how are you? I'm back from Orlando and enjoying the snow.

23:04Lisa

lol, I bet you are! Even though it's starting to turn into sludge!

Did you have a good time?

23:05Mark

It's a great workout going to the school and back.

23:05Lisa

I'm sure it is. Poor kids here have to go regardless of the weather.

23:05Mark

I had an amazing time. I'm so excited about the MonaVie opportunity. I met 20 people who are earning more than $1m a year in just 5 years.

23:06Lisa

Sounds too good to be true!

23:07Mark

It is amazing. We're growing our business every week. You can imagine how I want you to get involved as it's open in the netherlands and uk.

23:08Lisa

Ah, but I won't be in the Netherlands much longer. I'm counting down the days till I get back to Wales.

23:09Mark

How's the planning going. You sorted?

23:12Lisa

Extremely busy. Loads to arrange, forms to fill in, government agencies to contact and visit in February. It's a lot more work than I had bargained on, to be honest with you. Getting there slowly but surely. I'll be fine, it just takes time and luckily I have that at the moment. If I was moving back next month, I wouldn't be feeling so calm.

23:14Mark

You're a survivor - you'll get there. Sounds like a lot to get through.

23:15Lisa

It is. And I am :)

23:17Mark

I love chatting with you - v positive.

What's the time there?

23:19Lisa

:)
An hour later than with you. CET here. So it's pretty late.

23:20Mark

I'd say - well when you do get to bed, have a good sleep. Busy day tomorrow?

23:21Lisa

I will, I have a great bed!
Not too bad. Morning off as it's test week then a few hours in the afternoon. What are you up to tomorrow?

23:26Mark

I'm meeting with someone who wants to start in the business at 10:30 over coffee. Then I'm meeting with a partner company that's going to support my software business (I'm bringing the cakes) Then I'm picking up my flip chart for my tasting party on Saturday. Then I'm going back, pick the boys up and take Herb to Judo. Picking up my new car at 4pm then going shopping, then relax - aahh!

23:27Lisa

Bloody hell! Sounds like you have a busy day ahead of you!
What car did you buy?
You seem to have a lot on the go. Good for you!

23:42Mark

I'm busy, but I feel like a kid I'm so excited. I got a red Mini Cooper. My days are so mapped out it's like I've got a laser vision / focus on activities.

23:43Mark

I think when Sue said she was going to do teacher training, something clicked, I just went into focus mode and made a plan. Now I'm looking after the kids my time is more precious and I try to fill it with activities that are going to benefit my future.

23:45Lisa

Good for you! You sound like you have a very happy family and extremely fulfilled!

23:46Mark

I think the best thing for me was when I went to Orlando and learned that everyone was about helping people. That's my passion, so being able to help people break free feels like gift, not a job.

23:47Lisa

It sounds as rewarding as teaching.

23:49Mark

It is, very and I was a teacher, I remember pining a little when I left, but know I'm back to being able to use my passion for other peoples benefit.

23:50Lisa

Which is brilliant! I don't want to leave teaching. Only started 5 years ago.

23:51Mark

It's great that you care. I remember you saying before how you would miss your pupils when you left.

I'm going to have to go soon, gotta go scan some documents before shut eye. Night night.

23:52Lisa

Yeah, will miss them shed loads. But thankfully there's internet and they all have my FB page, the one I made for pupils, that is!

see ya! Have a great day tomorrow!

23:52Mark

Ha ha!

You too. Great speaking with you.

23:53Lisa

you too :)