Beginning of the End

I was really hoping this post would be at least 2 years away if not 8. I was really hoping it would be on my terms, not forced.

On August 25, 2021, I worked on the financial books for Simple Blessings Bed and Breakfast for the month of July. The bank account was low but manageable. It then occurred to me that the biz needed to pay the property tax for the second half of the year.

My standard for affording something or not involves math. If I can pay for the situation 2 times with extra for living I can afford it. Now the amounts always change of course but I go through and do the math each time.

Now according to that standard, the business could not afford to pay the property tax. In my mind, I am trying to be a good citizen so I had to pay the tax however, it hurt. It hit hard. It made my decision easy.

After the damage the storm caused in 2019, then the lack of travelers in 2020 there has not been enough income to balance the expenses. Simple Blessings Bed and Breakfast will be closing its doors on October 31, 2021.

With a huge smile, I thank everyone for the love, support, and encouragement you have all given me these past 3 years. It has been a wild ride, a whole lot of learning, and the best part was meeting so many of you!

I will keep everyone updated on all my new adventures and when Simple Blessings LLC opens another business, you will be one of the first to know!