Kathleen Furore
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It’s been a busy couple of months here at el Restaurante. Publisher Ed Avis and I traveled to three weddings in six weeks (two in California and one in Wisconsin), all while scheduling interviews, writing stories, selling ads, and planning our booth set-up for the National Restaurant Show coming up May 18 – 21 in Chicago (thankfully, no travel needed).
This confluence of weddings and work has made me think of everyone who has to balance all of the can’t-miss personal events with all of the tasks that have to be completed while running a business. And while it isn’t easy — and yes, quite stressful at times — I’ve realized it is a very good position to be in.
The personal events are important reminders that you are an important person in a close circle of family and friends — and I think that’s essential to remember no matter what else is going on in the world, good or bad (and there’s certainly way too much bad going on these days). And I have to admit that watching three young couples exchange vows and celebrate their marriage made me happy to know that they have all the confidence in the world that the future is bright.
The business challenges, too, can be viewed in a positive light. They’re reminders that having work to do in a job that you enjoy (at least most of the time!) is something many people never have the opportunity to experience.
I hope what we’ve been able to put together in the following pages helps lighten your workload at least a bit to give you a little more time for all of those personal events coming up in your lives this spring and summer.
If you’re at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, be sure to visit us at Booth #5306!
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