Security and Comfort

A long time ago, in a land far, far away called "Youth & Trust", I thought that hard work at work would get me to the land of prosperity and wealth. Fast forward a few decades, and I have taken the reality tour. I have come to know, understand, realize and accept that no one is irreplaceable in the work place, and the land of prosperity and wealth are not to be found at your office desk. After all, no one ever worked their way to the top and inherited the company, did they?

Wages. This is the problem. Stands for Work And Get Extra Stress. We live with stress, we get used to it, we don't remember life without it. We work to get it, we work with it, some of us can't work without it. Wages keep us tied to the machine. There is no profit in wages, yet we feel we have to have them, even if it means doing something we don't like to get them. Call me Victim #1 for being a believer of this system. I am now an ex-believer.

The Groovy Journey caused me to take a massive detour from Wages and comfort to Reality this past Thursday at 6:30pm. It seems the older I get, the less I am able to live without my principles and standards. Some things just are not worth compromising. The Groovy Journey is nothing without honour. I resigned from my high paying job with the perks, prestige and high end connections on Thursday, February 5th at 6:25pm. I remembered all that I had promised myself this past year and decided to do what would get me closer to my goals.

So, I am firmly on the road again. What does this mean?

1. I am more committed than ever to building a healthy, thriving travel business


2. I want so badly to have financial and time freedom


3. I want to surgically remove The Imp from the deepest recesses of my conscience

How am I going to do this? I am going to freelance my executive assistant skills, and build my travel business as quickly as possible. I am also going to keep an even closer track of my experiences and continue documenting them.

It is a big step! I am excited. I don't have much, but I do have friends, connections, opportunities and hope. It might just be enough. I do know this, though, I am 100% sure that I really want to embrace this opportunity. Resigning my job might just be the best thing I ever did!

Watch this space, and keep your eyes on the road!

Here we go again. January 1st and all is fresh

Every January 1st, I feel as if I am standing in front of a refrigerator full of fresh produce, high end gourmet grub and the best wines imaginable! I can have anything I want. Someone pinch me, the future is as bright as a refridgerator lightbulb! Shining on the goodies, illuminating the ingredients, urging me to pick and taste something. yummy!

But here is the hitch... If I don't decide between what I want and what I need, I can end up with a severe case of bloat from over-eating and bang will go the diet I planned on December 31st as I lay on the couch soggy and full from the New Year's eve dinner I had with my family. My will is most sincere on December 31st, and my will is at it's most hopeful on January 1st. Somewhere in between, it goes wrong and downright soft.

2009 - things are going to be different. I swear it here in public! Viola will prevail! Healthy, strong, successful, and ready to climb mountains. Here is the plan for the groovy journey of 2009 and I am sharing it with you. Sure! Go ahead and laugh! I can take the humour. The aim here is to not let "The Imp" shut the door on my public self and give my inner confidence an arse kicking. As long as the door is open and I can see you, and you can see me, we can have an honest 2009 and eat all the goodies in the fridge in moderation. No one wants to be seen cramming grub in their mouths at 2am in the morning and looking like a human smorgasbord, do they???

1. http://www.gettherevacations.com/. I pledge here that I will make a massive success out of this travel business that I have. I will use it to travel and see the world, earn extra money for my family and help anyone who, like me, wanted to own their own business and gain a little independance.


2. My health: I spent a week with my sister-in-law, Ananta in Washington State. Ayurvedic life style. This top carnivour is going to cut back on meat and gain balance and harmony from a healthy cooking style


3. More 5k's. I am going to be 43 January 25th and I must give this one more hurrah. My work outs need me as much as I need them


4. This Blog: I always wanted to write, now is my big chance!


5. The Imp. I will tackle the little bastard and put him in his place.....no more whispering negativity, and painting my walls a nasty shade of non-confident blue when my back is turned. We are going to introduce some passionate reds and calming shades of cream to my inner spiritual decor.

My groovy journey starts today and I want you to join me. Please say hi to me as you pass me by. We can even chat for a minute or two.

Right - here we go.......