Mardi Gras sounds so much more romantic and fun than Fat Tuesday but that is another name for this predominately Catholic holiday. Whatever it is called, Mardi Gras is synonymous with fun and festivities. I just attended my first Mardi Gras party at a fabulous mansion in Puerto Vallarta!
“Out of my comfort zone” is an understatement, but I did what it took and won the sexiest costume at the party. Yes, this is me with a long blonde wig and a very short skirt. One of the things I know in creating my life is that I want to play big. I could have played it “safe”, done something fun but ordinary, or been inconspicuous. I could have blended into the crowd of about 50 people. But that´s not how I want to live my life.
Creating a life is a constant journey of making decisions. Decisions about whether or not to even show up, then exactly how you´re going to show up and how long you´re going to stay. Finally you need to decide how much you´re going to participate in the journey.
Have you noticed that some people don´t show up? They make promises and commitments but then always have excuses as to why it didn´t work out or they´ll have a story fit for afternoon soap operas. Others will show up but boy oh boy will they let you know how HARD it was to make the sacrifices they had to make and they play the victim like an old pro. Some just get going on the journey to success and then off they go like a scared rabbit, terrified of actually following through. And lastly, some people are always the spectators, never the participants. They hang out where it is safe and…boring! What about you?
I learned a lot about myself putting on a blonde wig and that sparkly little gold number that was actually a tube top pulled down over my hips! Who would have thought? It was an experience that went well beyond a playful mask and a wild boa. It was about deciding to show up big, expand the comfort zone and to feel the fear and do it anyways. Enjoy the video of the party. Very cool technology. If you want more information on how to make your own videos go to www.animoto.com/vnsoafxe
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Hi Jan; What a hoot! It looks like you had a fantastic time. Wonderful costume and with the wig I would not have recognized you. I want to come visit and have fun. I agree, we must experience fun at least once very week. It`s very refreshing for the mind, spirit, soul and body!