Jan 17 2009
Courageously Pursue Your Goals
Living on the west coast was the most exhilarating and memorable time of my life. Individuals that I met at work and other acquaintances, were highly intelligent, as well as go-getters. The cost of living in California is very high and a lot of individuals that I met worked two jobs and others furthered their education. The west coast was alive and booming. I have to admit that I was caught up in the frenzy. Each day that I lived there felt like an adventure.
I was astonished and amazed by the architecture and elegant shopping malls. I visited the beaches often and sat for hours gazing at the ocean. I swooned with joy when I finally made it to an Oscar Awards ceremony. Watching the Oscar Awards on television is very entertaining, but nothing compares to seeing your favorite actors or actresses in everyday life. Needless to say, I just flipped out. I screamed and called their names as they arrived for the big event. Limousine after limousine pulled up and I watched Kim Bassinger and Alex Baldwin, Melanie Griffin and Antonio Banderas, Robert Redford, The Judds, and several others depart from their vehicles and walk onto the red carpet run way.
During my adolescent years, actors and actresses that I saw on television or at the theater were imaginary people. I was completely breathless when I saw the elegant homes of movie stars that lived near the ocean. I was filled with excitement while I watched camera crews throughout the city film a movie.
My imaginary world was becoming a reality and I worked hard to stay there. I was happy and often exhaled with a sense of relief. My inner voice repeatedly said, “I finally made it.” My new life was beginning to take shape and I pursued my goals with a burning passion. Each day I tried to exercise a positive attitude and I was determined to better myself. I used positive psychology techniques and my independent nature deepened. I started a small internet design business and even though, my supplemental income was very modest, I will never forget the day that I landed my first customer.
