"This is the life we have chosen!"

These are the words I used when I closed my writing to you last Wednesday.The funny thing is,sometimes it feels more like the life chooses us. In a perfect world, I am sure that many would choose something different than what they do to earn a living. Many would prefer to sit on a beach and not work. Play golf all day! Explore uncharted lands! Travel the world! Run for political office....okay maybe not that!

The point is when push comes to shove, and food needs to be put on the table,when the rent needs to get paid and the bills are piling up, we often choose to revert to where we have had success before. And why shouldn't we. If we are good at it,put that talent to work.If you set your mind straight,and accept the facts as they are, the choice becomes fairly obvious.My dad was always fond of saying"shoe makers make shoes!". I don't make shoes. It just so happens that for the last two decades, I have been in the Halloween industry.I have worked in and been part of all facets of the industry. And I am good at it!So as much as I might like to be the next head coach of the Giants or the captain of the Starship Enterprise, I am currently doing that which I am most comfortable and ultimately successful at, Halloween. And to be perfectly honest, when I get it going, I love doing Halloween. What's not to love? I can be creative. I love interacting with my clients,colleagues and vendors .It's a fun holiday.I am well respected and as stated above, I have paid my dues for over 20 years .

Yes , I have other interests.

Yes,there may come a time when they become yet another income stream.

That time is not right now. 

I love writing! I have all sorts of ideas to write about. I literally have 6 or 7 working book titles on file.And if the bank accounts were such that I could spend all of my time writing, that might in fact be an option.For now, I steal a few minutes a day to pursue this passion . Today, Halloween calls. It needs my attention and deserves 100% of it.Nothing less. Because if I can't give 100% then,,,,well just get out!

This is the life I have chosen.......to give 100% effort at all times to anything I do.

And that's what lets me sleep at night!