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3 Weeks, 2 Days and Counting...

Posted: 10/03/17 (8:27am)

Three weeks and two days before I go on holiday. Why am I telling you this? Well for a number of reasons.

Firstly to give notice that I am going to be away from the 3rd April so that any purchases made on or after that date will not be shipped until I return. And secondly, well, just because I love traveling and I'm excited to be going away. I'm just as passionate about traveling as I am about buying, collecting and selling antique edged weapons so I thought I'd share the buzz😀.

Being self employed means that I don't get paid holidays (I don't get sick pay, parental leave or a number of other benefits afforded to the majority of other workers either - but let's not get political) but I do get to be my own boss and that's not to be underestimated. Along with the pressures and stresses of self employment comes a great sense of empowerment, achievement and freedom and I love it. But I digress...

As I was saying, I don't get paid holidays, so I've decided to try and combine taking a holiday with finding and buying more items for the website. I'm excited to see how it works out. It will be fun and interesting to go to auctions, antique shops and markets in another country and will be a great way to immerse myself in the culture and to meet new contacts - as well as hopefully buying some great new (old) items.
Earlier I mentioned the freedom of self employment and here's a great example. In order to make the most of the possible buying opportunities while still finding time to relax and soak up the culture and history, I'm going to be away for a month.

I'll let you know how it goes...