Catching up:
4 months since I posted a blog post
3 weeks out of the water
2 marinas
One major goal achieved
Thank you to all of you for checking as to why I have not been posting. I am finally catching up on the last few months.
Our pursuit of a live aboard lifestyle has not changed.
In fact, our conviction has only grown stronger. Obtaining this lifestyle is a journey that requires discipline and dedication, serious dedication too.
We definitely want to work less and embrace what our surrounds offer us more.Martin demonstrated his dedication to this lifestyle change by resigning from his job of 11 years to go consulting. Ironically, (I am hearing strands of Alanis Morissette in the back ground) he has 3 clients and could easily work equally as hard if he is not careful. Now he needs to focus on the discipline of not working too much. This is coming from the voice of experience.
As I write Martin (and another friend Rob) are crewing on TimandJo Hayter and Jo’s boat, making their way to beautiful Harvey Bay and home of my bestie from Manly.
Martin just texted me to tell me he is seasick, very, very seasick.
My poor baby.
Meanwhile I stayed behind as someone has to look after the animals. Truth be told I was catching up on a few work commitments and had also been unwell for a few days. My day was split between client work in the morning and my stuff in the afternoon. A nice walk around Kangaroo point to mark the end of the workday. We are now at Dockside Marina, Kangaroo Point. Why? Simple because it has halved our travel from Newport Marina to our clients. Yes, we moved to Newport to enjoy being closer to open water. From Newport…
… we took the boat out of the water for three weeks to have a bow thruster installed, and I desperately wanted our shower working.
I could write a book on the dramas in getting the shower water cascading and draining. Yes draining would be nice. 9 months without a working shower…. And it has finally happened. Happy dance.
Dockside Marina is in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. At night we are bathed in the light of the story bridge and the city surrounds. It is beautiful. As I write, sitting in the cockpit I have been watching the party boat (trimaran) next door to us, the ‘Yot Club’, which lots more like a three-story apartment block than a boat, get ready to go and pick up their guests.
Their beautiful staff are busy readying the boat for the nights adventures. This included showing each other various parts of their bodies which I can only assume are new tattoos. It also included 3 drag queens arriving in full makeup and the best heels I have seen in a while, and practicing their dance moves.
Speaking of heels, I moved back on the boat with only three pairs of shoes. I still have most of my clothes and shoes at my girlfriend’s place. More downsizing to be done.
And now we are at Kangaroo Point. At dusk we are graced with energy of people embracing the outdoor life style. I honestly don’t think I have seen so many fit people getting outdoors than here. There are almost as many dogs taking their owners for a walk. There are BBQ and picnic spots and a small sandy beach for the dogs. We have also joined the masses and purchased our own scooters which are proving to be a lot of fun. Please no more broken bones baby.
And finally, the main reasons why I have not been posting is that I have written and published a book. My book is not about our downsizing journey. It is a business book. Drum roll please…While it is a business book, I am sure you will love it. It is called EXIT, how to professionally exit a dysfunctional workplace conversation. I am so passionate about sharing this technique with everyone that the eBook is free. I would love you to pass it on to anyone who you think may benefit from it. You can access the free eBook here. https://confidentconversations.guru/book-exit/
Finally, the good news is I am back to blogging again and it feels so good.
On that note I hear the funk tones of Jamiroquai, singing, ‘It feels good, oh so good… ‘
It was great catching up on the last four months, talk to you soon!
