A quote I love...

“Why tell your grandkids you worked 9-5, five days a week for 40 years and quietly sat in traffic jams while people went to war, suffered disease and shot their own classmates? Tell them you refused to live in fear. Tell them you crossed the Amazon, saw the Lost Cities of Gold and met your soul mate in Casablanca. Travel to the ends of the earth. Go now and live adventures that will make your grandkids proud.”

(Courtesy of an inspirational postcard Travel Writer and Word Travels Host Julia Dimon found at a dingy backpacker bar in Byron Bay, Australia)

** You can check out Julia's website here: http://www.traveljunkiejulia.com **

Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed. - Corita Kent

I have abandoned this blog for the last few months, and I feel horrible about it. I am currently facing the overwhelming inner battle of "what do I want to do with my life?" It's not that I feel that I have no interests or goals, in fact, it's the very opposite. I have so many interests and things that I want to accomplish that I feel slightly overwhelmed. Actually, that is an understatement. I feel like I have been buried underneath a mass of thoughts, and no matter how much I kick and scream, I can't seem to get out! Even when I am doing things that make me happy and accomplishing goals that I have set for myself, I feel like it's not enough; that I need to move on.

But "life is about the journey, not the destination" right? I totally agree with this quote but let's face it, sometimes I feel like kicking that quote in the butt. Aside from today that is!

Today I am going to write because that's what I love to do. Today I am going to enjoy the sun, talk to a stranger, sign up for a writing course, book a trip to Costa Rica, eat chocolate, look for theater auditions and enjoy life. After all, enjoying what we do is our motivation for everything, right? So, today I will embrace the quote, and I hope you will too. As for tomorrow? Well, I'll deal with tomorrow when today becomes yesterday. But I know that the haunting question of "what do I want to do with my life" will uninvitedly return. I am a restless soul, and i accept this realization. In fact, that's why I am choosing to write this entry today. I am ready to embrace the fact that I am always going to want more. It's not always a bad thing to want to keep moving forward, but it's also not a good thing to not enjoy what you're doing while your doing it. So, even though I will always have new goals that I will strive to accomplish, I am learning to live in the moment and enjoy every little side road that's on this life journey.

Another Inspirational Video

I thought I would share a very moving video with you all before I leave for work this morning. This is another video I came across a little while ago that is just beautiful. For those of you who haven't seen it, enjoy! If you've already seen it, watch it again. I could watch it over and over and never get tired of it.

To learn more about Matt and why he decided to make this video, visit http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/

A World of Increasing Levels of Over-Consumption and Waste

I really love this short but effective video, and I want to share it with you all! It puts into perspective the impact of our ever increasing level of over-consumption and waste. This isn't a travel story, but it definitely is something that is affecting the world and everyone in it.

This video really opens your eye to what kind of world we are living in today. There couldn't be a better time to show you all this video just as most of you may be getting ready to do some serious holiday shopping. So, please, take 20 minutes out of your day to watch the video below and visit http://www.storyofstuff.com for more information.

Some Inspiration...

If we all show an understanding for one another and realize our similarities rather than our differences this world would be a better place. I absolutely love this video....

Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea of this project arose from the common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographical, political, economical, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race.

You can learn more about Playing For Change on the website http://www.playingforchange.com/

Also, check out other videos by Playing For Change on the official Playing For Change YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PlayingForChange

Meet The Lost Girls!

Ever thought of just quitting your job, leaving everything behind to explore the world? If you have, you're not alone! In fact, I can't even count how many times people have said to me, "I wish I could just quit my job and take off for a year." Well, my response to them is, "So, what's stopping you? Your the creator of your life journey, so go for it!"

The first people that I was really inspired by, who left everything behind to travel the world, are The Lost Girls. I came across their blog a few years ago and since then, the adventurous trio has continued to inspire me and others with their stories about their yearlong, 60,000 mile journey across four continents and more than a dozen countries. You can follow the adventures of The Lost Girls on their site at http://lostgirlsworld.com/

Also, watch out for the release of their book, "The Lost Girls and the Wander Year" that will be hitting shelves in May 2010!!

Youngest Ever To Sail Around The World!

I came across a video while paroosing YouTube of a 16 year-old girl name Jessica Watson. The video immediately captured my attention and inspired me. Why? Well, while other 16 year-olds are executing a way convince their parents to let them go to a house party, Jessica has successful convinced her parents and the Australian government to let her sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the World. I don't know about you, but I think that is pretty awesome! Jessica started her adventure on her pink sail boat, who she refers to as "Ella," on October 18th, 2009. You can join her on her journey by following her blog at:

http://www.youngestround.blogspot.com/

Or learn more about Jessica and her mission at:

http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/