I’d not take a vacation in some time. Ever since I left my job and started my business, it’s been taking up so much time. Funny how I wanted independence and ended up working more hours. But, my business mentor had warned me about this. She stated that a business is like a baby. They will demand your time for the first few years. That means I had to put in all I have to make my business work. Eventually, things were looking up so I decided to take my first break in 2 years. It was such a great time spent away in some rural place. When I got back, I was refreshed and ready to kick the ground running. On my first day back, I got to work early to clean up and also get the air conditioner running. Since it was summer, the air was hot and humid everywhere. I couldn’t wait to get the air conditioner running and restore order in my shop. After about half an hour of the cooling system running, I knew something was wrong. There was a strong musty smell that had me concerned. This is an antique shop and shoppers love walking around for hours checking different items. The smell would make it so difficult for them to do so. I immediately called an HVAC company for assistance and in an hour they had someone at the shop. It turns out I had an issue with mold and mildew because of dirty ductwork. The best solution was to hire the HVAC company to do extensive duct cleaning and restore air quality. I had to close for a few hours but I knew it would be worth it.