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November 07, 2005
Thinking out loud

I've written before about how I'm becoming increasingly disillusioned with our public education system. I took on a new role this year, which I'm enjoying for its variety and lack of No-Child-Left-Behind-ism, but I still feel like something's missing.

I thought about going back to school to earn my Ph.D. because I've always thought I'd be good at teaching teachers how to teach, but I'm not sure that I have the motivation to pursue another career path in the field of education.

Lately, I've become obsessed with the idea of opening a vegan Bed and Breakfast somewhere. The longer I work for The Man, the surer I am that I need to be my own boss. The B&B life would be perfect for us, the two biggest homebodies on the planet. Switching fields completely at this stage in my life is such a huge risk and so frightening, but the possibility is invigorating! If we opened a B&B, I could run the place while Tony focused on writing full-time. I would love that, and it would make me so happy to see him follow his dream. If things got tight, I could tutor or teach an education course at a community college to keep us afloat.

Anybody have any suggestions or words of wisdom for me? Anybody want to be a silent partner?

Posted by Danielle at 04:37 PM • Comments (13)
Comments

OMG ... you don't know how long I've wanted to own one of these ... well, not a Vegan one persay ... but a B&B!!

I want to own a spa that's also a B&B ... I know. Craaaa-Zeee

Posted by Wendy at November 7, 2005 05:17 PM

Mary and I want to move to Vermont, so who knows, there can be a collaboration in there somewhere :D

Posted by Will at November 7, 2005 05:18 PM

Do it, dude. You're still young, and there is no such thing as a lifelong career anymore. It'll be stressful, but it would be so worth it if it's really what you want to do.

Posted by Sandy at November 7, 2005 06:27 PM

Talk to Dina at The White Pig, a vegan B&B south of Charlottesville. She's very nice and rescues pot-bellied pigs. How wonderful if you could follow your heart, do good, and earn a living from it. Count me in as a regular guest.

Posted by Gary at November 7, 2005 07:13 PM

I could never be a "silent" partner because I would fail on the first and have no money for the second.

I had this idea I'll pass to you for free: a vegan boot camp. You educate people on how to be vegan, in a resort-like setting, where they learn to cook and learn to understand why it is to be vegan. They meet others, gain support, and you would get to cook and teach.

Anyway, I think you can do anything you put your mind to.

Posted by running2ks at November 7, 2005 07:43 PM

No funds to be a silent partner. Sorry.

But I can give you lots of encouragement. I think you should DO IT! It sounds like a fabulous idea. If it's your dream, I say go for it!

I'll be a guest... at either your vegan B&B or the vegan bootcamp :)

Posted by ann at November 7, 2005 08:03 PM

I was thinking about this exact kind of thing! Also I was thinking that I would partner up with some cool holistic people who can offer massage and health workshops to guests. I love your idea of teaching vegan cooking classes, too!

Posted by Danielle at November 7, 2005 08:28 PM

Would meat eaters be allowed to come visit. Will I have to surrender my meat products at the door? Sounds like fun, and when I get my "jewelry business" up and running, will you sell my wares if I promise to only make vegan jewelry!

Posted by Sheri at November 7, 2005 08:36 PM

Danielle,

I say, "Go for it!" Where would the B&B be located?

Posted by Michelle at November 8, 2005 08:13 AM

I know what you mean about "No Child Left Behind".

Somewhere, it seems common sense was left behind... sigh.

A B&B sounds good if you go into it with eyes wide open about the amount of money, time and sheer hard work involved.

Posted by nancyfrance at November 8, 2005 02:28 PM

You know I'm with you 100%. Hey, I need a full-time job anyway. You could rescue animals, hold weddings, give massages, teach vegan cooking, throw solstice parties, hold vagina workshops... OMG. You could have a GAY vegan B&B! Like this house, only without meat. The Rehoboth Beach lesbians would flock to it in droves. Do it.

Posted by Kelley at November 8, 2005 08:13 PM

That would be so cool. I wish I had lots of money to give you to help out, but alas that isn't the case. I thought if I ever won the lottery that I would be a venture capiitalist for vegan enterprises. That would rock.

Posted by pleather at November 8, 2005 09:04 PM

I'll go to masage school and work for you!

Posted by Mary at November 9, 2005 03:01 PM

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