My Alternative Spring Break

As my friends took the last ten days to venture to Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, and the Caribbean, I went to work.

That’s right, I used my spring break, the same way that I used my winter break. I used it as an opportunity to get away from school, to try and make some money and to advance my career.

I started out in Columbus. I was there for the first few days trying to get as much done as possible. I got in touch with some clients that I needed to, and I spent some much needed time on the couch, watching movies and television.

Finals took a lot out of me, but they also allowed me to get away from the constant pressures that seem inescapable. They allowed time to get my mind off of things, and to try and focus on one thing at a time. It was refreshing, but at the same time, I felt like I lost a little control of everything I try to manage. I guess it is a give and take.

Finally, I left Columbus to take a trip up to Canada with a few friends. We were there for two nights, and it was pretty boring. We went to a city called Windsor, just across the river from Detroit. The main difference was that 19 year olds could drink. I went out the first night, found no fun in it, so I slept the next night.

The next portion of my Senior Spring break was a trip to the warm climate of Madison Wisconsin. I went out there to help my brother and his company find an office, and to help them get some of the extra things done that they didn’t have time for.

Believe it or not, this was the absolute highlight of my break. A startup company is an incredible spectacle when you are looking at it from the inside. I learned about the day to day operations, and all of the time that goes into it. I have experienced this before with my company, but not to this degree, and it really blew my mind. The little things are very important, and it is a constant battle just to keep up with the emails, and to stay on top of the changing business climate.

If I realized anything in the past few days, I realized that you can do a lot more with your time and your money then go to an island and drink until you puke (which I have done). I gained some legitimate business knowledge, and I had an experience I will never forget.

This is just another example of the balance between life and fun, and when they go hand in hand it is a priceless experience.