[Scene 1] : I want to be doing something I love ...

My last year as a registered student was in 2004. Five years on and I am fully integrated in the work force. God willing I will see another 50 (at least), which led me to seriously consider what I am supposed to be doing.

While still at school, the track: Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) was played constantly on MTV and VH1. Based on an essay by Mary Schmich called "Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young," many of the words still resonate in my head today. For the purpose of this blog post, I will quote a few lines:

Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t.

Well, I was 16 back then; and I thought that by 22 I would be well on my way to doing what I wanted to. I'm 10 000% grateful for my current employers and the opportunities afforded me, but I seriously can't see myself being a Spec Writer for the next 30 years onwards. I know its important to excel in any area that you are placed as Luke 16:10 decrees: "Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be faithful in large ones." but one can't settle for mediocrity and live with a list of "could-have-beens".

Life is all about maximizing - and I'm in the process of devising a plan concerning my career objectives. I see endless examples of people making money in areas of their expertise and enjoyment. Something dealing with Sport is my first option - so I'm looking at ways to be employed in that field because it is something that I love.

[More in Scene 2]

Gone

South Africa and its Crime Rate need no introduction so I'll skip right to the gist of this post.

Yesterday after having a reasonably constructive day - I was informed that our house was burgled. Most of the items stolen were mine and included my camera, laptop, PS2, cell phone and jewellery.

It's very frustrating and annoying that people actually commit such crimes. To forcibly enter someone else's premises and take things that have been acquired through hard work and patience is almost unforgiveable. Only God knows what they will say on Judgement Day.

This is the 2nd incident I have been through this month. First my bag was stolen at an airport; somewhere between Kimberley and Durban - and now this.

South Africa has been in the news lately for a few high profile robberies. First the Egyptian National Soccer team and then the Brazilians had money and items stolen at their hotels. I also ran into a tourist who just complained that some expensive items from her luggage had disappeared.

Anyway everything in life is temporary so it's a good idea to start investing in things that are more eternal. I just wonder when we as South African's can live a safe life here. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful, wonderful country, but certain factors just make me want to leave.

Kevin Pietersen, I’m following you outta here.