{"id":16733,"date":"2017-05-12T11:55:13","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T16:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=16733"},"modified":"2017-05-17T14:55:25","modified_gmt":"2017-05-17T19:55:25","slug":"and-so-i-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/and-so-i-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"And so I travel…"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n<\/span>Traveling for work is an interesting thing\u2026 <\/span><\/h3>\n

As much as most of my travel is to advance VineSleuth<\/a>, it still feels odd saying \u2018work\u2019 there. \u00a0Work implies that it is forced, but my work is my choice. \u00a0I\u2019m building this business and every trip is a decision. \u00a0Do I stay or do I go?<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it worth the total cost of the trip to go?<\/h3>\n

By cost, it\u2019s not solely the money it takes. The cost also means time away from my family, time in airports, taxis, coming and going, sitting and waiting, weak wifi, potentially awkward conversations with strangers, meeting prep and follow up. \u00a0Are all these things worth it for every trip? Will\u00a0my luggage make it if I am forced to check it? Do I pack exercise clothes this time? Will I get enough sleep? Will I miss a critical email amid the flurry of emails that might arrive while in the air?<\/p>\n

Every trip I take also has promise.<\/h3>\n

Whom will I meet? Whom will I be presenting to? Will they be dazzled enough by my presentation that they will want to know more? Will that land us a deal or a partnership? What stories will I hear? What new relationships and inspirations will come of the trip, both personal and business? What sights will I see, interesting foods will I eat and new wines will I try? Every trip holds so much promise or else I wouldn\u2019t bother to book it, prepare for it, and then, of course, take it.<\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s odd to be away from home so much. But I have a great husband and teammate who is incredible at juggling our children\u2019s schedules and needs with his own. And he\u2019s great at sending me fun and supportive messages when I\u2019m away from home.<\/p>\n

I get to go to a lot of places. One day this journey of life will take another turn. Who knows how long I\u2019ll keep up this travel schedule or how it may change? While I\u2019m on this chapter though, I feel I should get what I can from it. \u00a0I explore the cities where I land as best I can. I try to talk with the locals and visit a mix of restaurants if I can. I walk more when I travel, listening to accents and languages around me, taking in art and construction and local architecture to its own soundtrack.<\/p>\n

There are times though, when I\u2019m too exhausted to explore much.<\/h3>\n

Last Summer at my last destination of a four-country whirlwind trip, I arrived in Madrid energized before my meeting and then exhausted once it ended. I tried to explore the city but I just could not. I was beat and ready to get home and I didn\u2019t feel like working my way through another language to get a meal. \u00a0After spending only 20 minutes walking the bustling streets I turned around walked back to my hotel and opted for the hotel\u2019s rooftop bar for a snack and some sangria. Fortunately, I was still offered a gorgeous view. \u00a0My self-imposed guilt for not exploring the city vanished.<\/p>\n

That evening really made me think about my travel philosophy, which I think is a lot like my life philosophy:<\/h3>\n

Each adventure happens only once. Put a little extra in and explore all you can while you\u2019re there, but don\u2019t wear yourself out in the process or live someone else\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n

Some days and trips are for adventure and exploration, and some are for recharging. Combining the two when possible is a sure win. I miss my family when I travel for VineSleuth. I miss performances and smiles and hugs and kisses. But I try each time to bring back stories and the promise of a growing business which will provide more adventures for our family together, later. And so I travel.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2026..written from 24,000 feet over Canada and New York.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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