I took my first steps into computer science in 1985 with the first IBM program for personal computers, when I helped develop the management and accounting of capital investments for an insurance company. A long time ago!

In 1987, I opened a plus size women's clothing store and found that there were no small business management programs in place. I had to change that for my shop and developed an accounting program with integrated purchasing, sales and storage in the MS-DOS operating system. The tax office recognized my balance sheet and income statement, dammit! I should have marketed the program instead of selling fashion.

 I closed the business in the late 90's and then worked in finance with various ERP and CMR programs in the finance sector for international companies.

 As a financial accountant, I had a lot more time for my second love: traveling around the world. In 2002 I created my first website and blog to tell stories about my travels around the world.