location

Well, we finally did it. We’ve been out in the desert for three months now and it has absolutely been worth it. Of course, with all the trips out here we’d been making I was already pretty well weened off city life. I find I don’t mind needing to drive “into town” to get things, I waste a lot less time by doubling-up on errands without the “convenience” of having everything just down the street. As for all the pleasures the city has to offer: I’ve had my fun, and it was beginning to feel like repetitive non-sense. I’ll enjoy visiting to see friends from time to time, but my heart just isn’t in the OC anymore.

My hunch that it will cost less to move out here (where I want to be) and visit as-needed is proving correct as well – even in the face of soaring fuel costs. The clients don’t seem to mind either, probably because I’m faster and more available to them without the burdens of the city weighing me down. I find I even have the time now to catch up on writing, projects I’ve promised to friends, and my own business sites (I have portfolio pieces to add from over a year ago).

Speaking of business – though I’ve read it many times, I’m finally starting to get the fact that my location does not matter. As long as your work is good, your price is fair, and you deliver on-or-before the promised date, most clients couldn’t care less where you are. This is especially true with a proven track record, the portfolio to match, and a network of clients and colleagues sending referrals your way.