Research

I'm not going to lie, I am a little sad I'm missing out on the biggest snow storms EVER. I love right after it snows at dark but its still glowing out because of the bright white snow, and how still and calm everything is. This is especially exciting for night skiing. Yeah, you can't see all the moguls and you might bite it, but its worth it to see the mountain all sparkely with the light reflecting off the snow. Snow is just so fun! It makes everyone feel like a kid again. Snow angels, sledding, snowmen (what did one snowman say to the other? Smells like carrots :>) I used to try to put the prettiest icicles in my freezer so that I could enjoy them even in the summer. That didn't really work out to well. I think Kristin and I actually tried to make snowcones too...again, not very successful. We probably just poured Diet Pepsi over the snow and called it a day. I know you guys are sick of it, but most people here have never even seen it! So enjoy that hot chocolate and your day off work (sorry retail friends, I know that will never happen for you!)

As for me, I am staying home from Cercadillo today to research importing and exporting laws. I did this the other day too and it really opened up a whole slew of questions. Its really difficult to find some of this stuff out when you don't know the language they're using (don't get me wrong, its all in English so far, but I think you have to be a lawyer to figure some of this stuff out). I've been in contact with a few friends that have their own businesses similar to The Cercadillo Project, but of course, laws are different in every country. Right now, I am trying to find wholesalers to buy fabric from in this country. That way, the women in Cercadillo will know exactly where to get supplies in their area. Then, I need to figure out the labeling laws (putting labels on the actual product and what needs to be listed on the label). After that, I will tackel the import laws for the United States which includes understanding the Free Trade Agreement. So, I would appreciate some prayer for all of this because its pretty confusing!

I'm off to wash my clothes before I get started on all of this. There's something about hanging them out to dry that just feels so relaxing. Looking out and seeing everything billowing in the wind and being drenched by the sun really does something for your soul.