you deserve it

My favorite college class "Sales Management" by Prof. Rhoads taught me a lot about managing business relationships and how to handle difficult situations. Prof. Rhoads also taught me to make time to celebrate the "wins" and achievements in life. My sister in law Jenny Heyman will tell you that a healthy dose of self-indulgence is a Heyman Family trait and the Heyman motto is "You Deserve It!" ("it" being a piece of chocolate cake, new shoes, furniture...etc.) . While that may be true, I initially shrugged off my professor's advice about celebrating accomplishments thinking it was for the weak minded. It wasn't until I began working after graduation that I learned Prof Rhoads is right- even the most dedicated and conservative of us should take breaks from the daily grind to celebrate and recognize our hard-earned accomplishments. I'm grateful for Prof. Rhoads' wisdom and that my company Crexendo fully believes in the "You Deserve It" slogan.

Last year my company sent Candace and I to Newport Beach and Disneyland as a result of my efforts in the previous year. This year we were treated to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! No worries that Candace is carrying a little girl due in May, she was styin' as always.


She found relief from her baby bump by digging a small hole in the sand and finally being able to lay on her stomach!

The weather was perfect, the food was amazing, and we enjoyed activities everyday. We cruised on my CEO's yacht to see Lovers Arch and whale watch.
Another Sales Consultant from Phx and one from SLC also were invited. Here is JR and Heather, from SLC. It was nice to have another couple with us:

We took the wave runner out and I cruised with 2 sea lions for a while.


Perhaps my favorite activity was parasailing. Check out some of the views of the city from 400 feet up:



My boss on the wave runner down below:

After taking a day to golf while the wives spent some time by the pool & beach at our hotel, we were treated to an excellent dinner and presented awards for earning "President's Club" honors. Here's my boss on the left, myself, JR, Steve M the CEO, and Steve C.


With the CEO, who treated us like royalty all week long.

You know how people get crazy when its time to celebrate....well we hit the karaoke bar PRETTY hard. Here's my boss singing his best Jimmy Buffet.

Candace and I sang "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. Who knew my Guitar Hero skills would come in handy?

I can't say enough good things about the people I work with, especially my boss and CEO.



The CEO said I could help plan where we go for next year's trip. I told them I've heard nice things about Resistencia, Argentina....(ha, where my parents are!). Candace and I had a lot of fun together and special thanks to my sister Jen who watched Reed while we were gone!