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January 2008 
EAP!
Posted on Jun 5th, 2007
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Gwen
Gwen
Last week I started reading The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss. I read an article and interview feature with him in Transitions Abroad, the magazine. It's a rare book indeed that reminds me that I'm doing a lot of work in the world that serves a higher purpose and that even though I'm not on the 9-5 corporate ladder career track, I'm following my purpose. The fire, far from being a paradigm shift for me, has given me the chance to hone my focus even more. And it's been a jump start to doing a lot of the work I've put off for some time.
Tomorrow I'm flying to Michigan to see my grandparents. They want to make sure I'm not having a mental breakdown. When I told them of my plans to fly to Argentina in a week and a half they might have become a tad concerned.
About 48 hours after the fire I started considering my next move. Whether in Boulder or beyond, and how to create the most mobile lifestyle possible. The book is helping. There's a massive yard sale going on this weekend where I'm going to sell off my remaining possessions that aren't mobile.
And I'm also working on a term I coined about 3 months ago at a GTD meeting: My EAP! EAP! stands for Emergency Action Plan! It boils down to this. If all systems go down, all collection baskets fail, you fall ill or someone you love dies, for instance, what is the plan?
(EDIT: The plan has changed, see latest blog entries for details.) Here's the skinny on Argentina. I started looking for volunteer programs that would allow me to stay plugged in abroad (read: solid wi-fi connection). I found Expanish. In addition to being some of the friendliest people I've ever had the chance to do business with, they have an 8 week program that combines Spanish immersion, homestay, volunteer work with children and an internship component. I applied and found out more about the program. They offered a scholarship and I will still be doing fund raising (including the yard sale in the Mapleton District this weekend...please come out if you're in Boulder!). One idea I had was to put a Chip In widget on my blog. Please chip in if you'd like to and no pressure if not. I'm going to Argentina and appreciate any help of any kind. I need to buy plane tickets, insurance and a single pair of underwear that will last me the whole trip.
Stay tuned for the launch of Expatriette, the lady, the lifestyle, the lemonade out of lemons.
Love,
Gwen
Tomorrow I'm flying to Michigan to see my grandparents. They want to make sure I'm not having a mental breakdown. When I told them of my plans to fly to Argentina in a week and a half they might have become a tad concerned.
About 48 hours after the fire I started considering my next move. Whether in Boulder or beyond, and how to create the most mobile lifestyle possible. The book is helping. There's a massive yard sale going on this weekend where I'm going to sell off my remaining possessions that aren't mobile.
And I'm also working on a term I coined about 3 months ago at a GTD meeting: My EAP! EAP! stands for Emergency Action Plan! It boils down to this. If all systems go down, all collection baskets fail, you fall ill or someone you love dies, for instance, what is the plan?
(EDIT: The plan has changed, see latest blog entries for details.) Here's the skinny on Argentina. I started looking for volunteer programs that would allow me to stay plugged in abroad (read: solid wi-fi connection). I found Expanish. In addition to being some of the friendliest people I've ever had the chance to do business with, they have an 8 week program that combines Spanish immersion, homestay, volunteer work with children and an internship component. I applied and found out more about the program. They offered a scholarship and I will still be doing fund raising (including the yard sale in the Mapleton District this weekend...please come out if you're in Boulder!). One idea I had was to put a Chip In widget on my blog. Please chip in if you'd like to and no pressure if not. I'm going to Argentina and appreciate any help of any kind. I need to buy plane tickets, insurance and a single pair of underwear that will last me the whole trip.
Stay tuned for the launch of Expatriette, the lady, the lifestyle, the lemonade out of lemons.
Love,
Gwen
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Gwen -
we are synchronized sometimes.
I jut finished the book. Want to share virtual assistants? :P
Let’s talk soon :)
Eliminate, Deligate, Automate….there is a 4th one I forgot it… I get more done and feel les stressed….aahhhh
Gwenny, Gwenster love. What a life you lead. It's so great to see you keeping things “stirred-up,” so to speak. Always do what you gotta do. As I've already shared with your bud, p'sal, recite this mantra at least three times: Lead with your heart, follow with your head.
Love ya babe!
Thank you, guys! Seatgrabber, L is for LIBERATION!
Got this compilation cd from a friend yesterday. A friend over at Love One Another….The first song is “Fire” by the Ohio Players. The second? “On Fire” by Van Halen. Well, at least someone gets my sense of humor! ;)
Sean, many thanks for the contribution and loving energy you're sending our way. Would love to stop off in Cali on my way to SA. Y'all got the healing love…
Git 'er done, Hon.
You rock. I love your Rebel without a Pause stylie.
Exo-undies are the best!! I love the thongs personally.
I like this idea of the 4 hour work week. I retired for 4 years and I'm curious about this book, especially because I'm getting back into work mode. This “retirement” has been wonderful in so many ways. Im glad I did it when my kids where young and really appreciated having me around. Now, new adventures are coming for our family…
Argentina sounds very interesting. You could do some great podcasts / and multimedia from your travels. It could be a pretty fun way to connect with people and keep us connected on your journeys.
I had a feeling big changes were coming out of this fire. :)
Hey all,
Thanks for spreading the love. Slight change in plans following a nutty trip to Michigan. I'll update this weekend. Until then…
FYI: There's a pod on the book.