Time management

Where did it go?

2 months have passed by since I last found myself here. Wow. Its been a busy 8 weeks - several consulting projects have come to a happy conclusion; others have started up. I've had a productive and refreshing trip up to the UK in the height of summer for a family wedding. Brilliant. Nothing like attending a wedding on the north east coast of the UK, in a village that dates back to Roman times, and being able to walk around (and on top of) the ruins of a former Roman villa and spa to set things in perspective. Where the stone steps are literally worn down to half their height by the footsteps of thousands who passed that way many many many years ago.

What also struck me from that trip to the UK was the general sense of well being. Yes, well being. Not depressing recession. The tide is starting to turn. Mortgage rates at an all time low, loan to value ratios increasing back up to 95%, real estate sales improving, GOOD start ups ARE securing investment (admittedly in smaller chunks, with more levers attached, but still, it's happening). Generally there was a buzz in the air - quite exciting actually.

August has been very busy, with several unexpected, very positive surprises. Long may it continue. Things are looking up..up and up.