Optimism Looms Large.

I just read this great article by the NYTimes.com about people adapting to the recession.
Architect for 5cents

If I had the financial backing, I would totally start my own little business somewhere. What kind of business, you ask? I would start a small bakery/tea house and up scale gallery/exhibition space. I would rent out the exhibition space to artists on a sliding scale. Provide some exhibition tools and allow them the space that is nearly impossible to find on your own. I would provide advertisement and food as the bakery downstairs would be open for business while the show ran. Maybe have performances by local bands on Saturdays in the gallery? The bakery would be a place where college students, beatniks, ...anyone really... could hang out. Free internet. Cheap (but amazing) coffee and great teas. Actual sandwiches and light meals. After 9pm we would sell wine... I would hire all my friends who are looking for work. It would be amazing. Any takers for financial backing?

Question of the Moment.

If you had no obligations (beyond bills), had the open choice to go anywhere... do anything... what would you do?

Here are my thoughts on this subject, in no particular order:

1. Move to Europe
2. See the world
3. Backpack around Asia
4. Go back for a phd and a law degree or maybe an mfa
   
5. Travel to Morocco (yes. again!)
6. Lose 75 pounds
7. Buy a car
8. Pay off my credit cards
9. Get a career
10. Live in Europe
11. Live in New York City
12. Pay off all my debts to friends and family
13. Find a home.