Travels. Theories. Thoughts.

I've always loved change. I love the challenge of new things and hate the rut of old. I love the adventure and excitement that comes along with trying something for the first time (like bungee jumping or surfskiing). I have recently entered into a very 'exciting' chapter in my life. A rather important chapter which pretty much impacts on most areas of my life. I quit the security of the corporate world and have resurrected my PR practice, Giraffe Concepts. Adventurous? Yes! Challenging? Big time! Scared? For sure! But, along with all that, I am secure in the knowledge that my footsteps are ordered by God. Before making the "big decision", I prayed and handed it over to God. And after the decision was made I had a comforting peace that I had made the right decision for all the right reasons (and no, seeking adventure wasn't the reason!). All I know is that during this season of change and uncertainty, God has my today and tomorrow in the palm of His hand...

I recently posed the following question on Twitter: "Which decisions would you make differently if you knew that nobody was going to judge you?". My own question has had me examine my motivations, my influences, my heart as I have gone about making decisions. I'll be the first one to say "Oh, don't let what people might think stop you from doing what you really want to do. Life is short! Go for it!"  But... upon deeper reflection, when you stop and analyze each decision and take note of your train of thought as you are weighing up the pros and cons, well, you might realize (as I have) that influences are certainly there, whether they are faith based or fear based, people based or feelings based. Influences are not all bad, in fact, they make us who we are. I am influenced by the way I was raised. I am influenced by the types of people I socialize with. I am influenced by my faith. But I am also influenced by society which is where the challenge arises ...

It's April 2011 and this is my very first blog post. A little slow on the uptake perhaps... Blogs have certainly been around for some time now but with my immanent departure from the corporate world (end April) this might be the first time that I'll have time to put 'fingers to the keyboard' and jot down thoughts and theories I have on theology, travel and other things on my mind. Blogging is different to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (the sum total of the social media sites that I subscribe to). It goes to the push / pull factor. You're reading this because you want to as apposed to having it appear on your News Feed or just because you 'Follow' me or are a 'connection'. So let's see how this goes and where it takes 'us'... Nothing ventured, nothing gained.