Before Christmas time Carson Daly was talking on the Today Show about losing both of his parents very close together last year. He said he had really changed his life perspective after the deaths. He said something that made sense to me and really helped me process the challenges I have been having with the concept of time since Heath passed away.

He said, “life is short and life is long”. Today is six months since Heath passed away. I think to myself, “holy crap it has already been six months” and then in the next breath, “holy crap it is only been six months”.

It is symbolic to me that I should be on my first business trip with CAA on this date at this time. Heath spent 14 years travelling for work. He spent many nights in hotel rooms and he ordered room service, A LOT. Something that I would think that many people who travel for work take advantage of during their travels.

Before I started travelling with him, I very rarely ordered room service. Many reasons I suppose, over priced, no where to really eat unless there is a table in the room, being at a resort that has many restaurant options included why eat in your room. Not with Heath.

On our trip to Mexico, we were at an all inclusive and we had room service everyday, sometimes twice. Yes, we had this amazing walk out room with a private pool so it made it really easy to order and enjoy. Bahamas we stayed in two hotels, room service in each. In Savannah breakfast room service was included, and we had dinner one night while I was binge watching Scandal (post to follow). In DC, no room service, but we did Uber Eats which again deserves its own post another time.

Tonight I went down to the bar and had a drink and toasted to Heath. Not his drink of choice (which I never understood) but something I enjoyed.

Now I just placed my room service order for dinner. I am in Winnipeg and it is currently -40 with the windchill so I will be in my room, enjoying my room service watching Grey’s Anatomy and closing out this day. It was a good day, meeting new team members and learning about my new company and role I have just begun this week.

Thank you for all your special gifts my friend, and my new found appreciation for room service.

Live your best life,

Lisa