I am in Hawaii, reading the 4 hour work week book, and I just realized this is exactly what I have been asking myself, the ultimate question. Why am I doing this? I would be sitting in front of the TV, watching some garbage show, trying to pass the time, to get through the next couple of hours, so I could go to sleep, at a decent time, and not seem to eager to fall asleep. And then, I would wonder, what am I doing? Why would I work three billion hours, so that I can retire for five years, and then die.
Dont get me wrong, I love my job. It is the funnest thing, but I am wondering if I am letting life pass me by, while things are happening. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this before. I mean this is the answer, that i have been looking for. I know everything happens for a reason, and I know this trip to Hawaii was supposed to happen at this time, so that I would meet Stan and Lauren, two of the nicest people I have ever met, and have them recommend this book to me, that opened my eyes to something so different and radical, its just crazy. I have been thinking about it, and wanting to do it, but it just seemed too different to me. There are so many excuses. I am going to miss my family. I am not going to make any friends. I am not going to be able to pay my bills. I am going to be bored sitting at home. Etc. I mean, I could come up with a myriad of excuses if you want me to.
All I know is that this is the answer I have been looking for, the mini-retirements, the 6 months off to go live in a different location. I have ideas of places where I want to live, why not? I am so going to sell my iloft as soon as I can, and then, use that money to pay off my loans, and then, I can save up to go on a 6 month holiday, with no obligations. I have already gotten over things, I dont need things, I want experiences. I want life. I want to live life. And if my partner isn’t into it, then its not meant to be. I am sure of that. Thats why, its important that my partner know thats my life goal.
Taking a bartender course would be next goal. I can’t believe it. I am going to working holiday in Australia, work as a bartender. Its great. I can’t believe I was doubting myself. Get the book 4 hour workweek and read it, and start planning. Its life and buying a house is the middle class mentality, not the new rich mentality. Think smart, think minimalist. Boom things!
Thank you God, for giving me the idea and letting me see people who are actually living life the way everyone should be. I know I want to live in Amsterdam, London, Hawaii, Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Japan, etc. I mean, every 2 years, if i take a 6 month vacation and go somewhere and live there. I would accomplish what I want to do. I am so excited. I am literally hoping crazy. Touchwood!!!
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