I was a travel agent for 17 years for American Express. At the time I loved it, especially the travel, but as the industry started to go downhill I decided to quit and stay home with my daughter who was entering high school. I have started an online store www.givitup.com and am fascinated by online marketing and everything related. It is a ton of work and a huge learning experience, but so interesting. I have also become a free lance writer. There are not enough hours in the day to do either justice, but I am very persistant!