8. Where do I begin?

Italy is known as the home of the finest craftsmanship. So it took me a couple of seconds to book a one-way ticket to Milan.

Where to begin? The internet. I wrote an ad “I am looking for the highest quality craftsmen in Italy” and posted it on different websites. As a result, I received only two answers! In an infinite universe, just two answers?! Maybe there is a reason behind this?  

Nevertheless, I decide to look for a more serious solution. On the day of my arrival, the main industry fair is taking place in Milan. Here, among hundreds of manufacturers, I am sure I will find the right contacts and get an idea of how the world of this industry works. Upon my arrival, I go straight to the exhibition. I am planning to approach every person I like and feel if my soul dances with them. If yes, I will explore our potential further. My intention is to rely entirely on how I feel about everyone and everything there…

In reality, my exhibition experience is something else entirely: among the endless manufacturers, my soul does not dance even once! Everything appears industrial and feels soulless. I take a second tour around the place to double-check if what I am feeling is actually true and there is complete silence in my soul … But how is that possible? Here there seem to be the cream of the industry and it should be the perfect place for what I need.