Taking Time Out Can Impart Valuable Lessons

Have you ever gotten what you wished for and found out it's not what you really want?

I was on vacation for two weeks visiting family on the East Coast. It was the first vacation in a few years due to Covid and it was wonderful. As it happened, our family planned a local "staycation" in San Diego at South Mission Beach for four days shortly after my returning from the East Coast. So, off I went; the first couple of days were great - grand-kids visited, weather was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. However, not being used to leisure time, by day three, I was getting a bit antsy. After taking a long daily walk, doing some overeating, and sitting on the beach, I was ready for some brain stimulation! By day four I was going stir-crazy! At the end of that long day, I couldn't wait to get back to work. I've been accused of being a workaholic, not knowing how to relax, not knowing how to sit down and read a good book, etc. So be it!

Lessons learned are: I'm not ready to retire. I thoroughly enjoy what I do, my work friends, and clients, and now I realize how fortunate I am to be able to incorporate work and play into my lifestyle. As I approach the next decade of my life , I'm developing an "Attitude of Gratitude" - finally!

So, to my readers who are considering retiring, I urge you to take a long vacation and then decide!

Adrienne Streeter, Baltimore-born, president and founder of Streeter Printing, Inc., truly has ink in her blood. She grew up in her family's printing business, working in their shop from the age of 14. She later obtained a degree in Commercial Art and in 1980 founded Streeter Printing with her husband, Jack. She and Streeter Printing excel in the creative process, helping clients transition from concept to completion, getting the best results while staying within budget. Their son, Jon Streeter, joined the firm in 2004 after receiving his degree in Communication and Media Management. His education and forward thinking coincided perfectly with the changes required to have the company continually grow and adapt to an evolving communications environment. Employing a staff of 19 industry veterans, offering a vast array of offset and digital printing, Streeter Printing has been serving the local San Diego community for 41 years. Their client base includes well known regional, national and international clients due to their stellar reputation and strong commitment to excellence.

Streeter Printing's Certifications:

Small Business Enterprise in the State of CA, Certification # is 2011269. 

Woman-Owned Enterprise with a certification from the CA Public Utilities Commission. Certification # VON: 0BS00030