Great post! So many parts of this story I was nodding my head along while reading. I am burning to start working for myself and earning the most important thing that any human can earn... his or her own time. I work at a 'real job' where I have to give 35-40 hours a week to my employer, make lackluster money and have to endure all the little joys of being part of a megacorporation. This year I have pledge to myself that I will start taking first steps to make this idea a reality. Your post is just more inspirational fuel that I need to put on the fire! Thank you!