Something has come up and it may put some of our projects on hold for about six months, or so! What could come up to make us give up our goals/plans for 2009? Umm...how about being awarded The Best Job In The World, the Island Reef Job! Australia is doing some major tourism marketing for their lovely Paradise Island. For six months an individual will live in a 3-bedroom home, comb the beach, blog about the experience, do some video blogging, respond to interviewers, feed fish, and just basically live a life in Paradise!!
To live this dream life, you'll be awarded $105,000 USD and be flown to the island!
We're going for it! Why not? I'd love to help Australia increase recognition of it's beautiful island and tourist destination. Now's the ideal time for us to take on such an adveture in Paradise! What's cool is that last night I dreamed we were headed out swimming. I then turned to Jim and KDcat, disappointed, and said: "I forgot! I don't have a swimsuit." Then the first thing I saw on the computer this morning was the announcement about this dream job on Paradise Island.
We'll still follow through with our projects for the raw food community, but they may be put on hold for a little while. Imagine the coverage of something like this---I'm sure the beauty of raw foods will slip in here and there, to educate the masses!
Wish us luck!!!
p.s. If you missed our post about our grand plans for 2009, please check it out!
Original Comments
Below, we have included the original comments from this blog post. Additional comments may be made via Facebook, below.
On January 13, 2009, wrote:
G'day mates!
Wow, I'd trade life in an RV for life Down Under too. Sounds like Paradise to me. :D
They've had such an overwhelming response to the Best Job in the World, that their website has crashed repeatedly. Good news for you, if you've already downloaded the application.
Best of Luck! Keep us posted.
xo!
On January 13, 2009, wrote:
Yes, it's been down a lot! However, we were able to capture a lot of the
info in bits and pieces. We're preparing our entries (one for each of
us--two chances at the big prize!) and will send them in as soon as
they're ready!!
Woo Hoo!!! Life on an island!!!!!
Thanks for wishing us luck!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 13, 2009, wrote:
omg! they were talking about this on a local radio station this morning. my god, wendi and jim, if you've got a shot at living on an island, go for it. i'll be hoping and praying that you get it. and that maybe somehow i can visit you on that island...
On January 13, 2009, wrote:
Thanks, Carlos!!! You are officially invited to join us when we are
selected to live on that island!! :-)
We're going for it. It's a long shot, but no harm in trying, right !
Thanks so much for your support!!!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 14, 2009, wrote:
Wouldn't this be the opportunity of a lifetime? My kids would flip out if we were in a position to do something like this. I am sending all my very best energy in your direction and have fingers crossed too. When will they announce the winner?
On January 14, 2009, wrote:
Thanks, Penni!
It's a real long-shot, but since it's something we could easily do we
figured we'd give it a try. Thanks for the positive energy in our
direction for this (and for your crossed fingers, too!)!
It's a long process, so we won't know anything for months. We'll just
continue with our original plans/goals after submitting the application.
If we are approached as one of the finalists, we'll be super surprised and
excited!!
You can come and stay with me on the island if I win!!!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 14, 2009, wrote:
Best of luck with this Wendi! I'll put loads of positive affirmations out to help you get this! Then I can come over and visit you! ;-)
Cheers,
Kate
http://www.rawandvegan.com
On January 14, 2009, wrote:
Thanks so much, Kate!!! Positive affirmations are much appreciated! All
our blog readers are welcome to visit us there on the islands if we win
the job!!
I look forward to meeting you in person!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 14, 2009, wrote:
I've checked on here sometimes but haven't really posted yet.
I saw the info on that job yesterday and would love to go for it, except I am finally in a place in my job/career I like and couldn't pick up for 6 months(2 yes, not 6).
I think it is a great chance and wish you the best of luck in getting a shot at it!!Je
On January 15, 2009, wrote:
Thanks so much, Jenn!
Congratulations on being in a place where you are happy and content. That
doesn't happen for many people. ;-)
Thanks for the best wishes!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 15, 2009, wrote:
Helen!!
How absolutely beautiful to have someone from Australia rooting for me to
win!! That means so very much to me! :-)
Thanks! You'll have to be my first guest when we win, Helen!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 18, 2009, wrote:
wendi...this is fantastic! i am sending you positive light and enery girlfriend! can i come visit if you win? i still have that free round-trip ticket to anywhere in the world i won from tim ferris....i need to use it!!!!
squeezing good thoughts and your way.....
cheers, tina
xxxooo
On January 19, 2009, wrote:
Wow! Yes, please use your free ticket to visit us on the lovely Australian
island when we win the job!!! ;-)
Thanks for the positive light and energy!!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 20, 2009, wrote:
What an awesome opportunity! I hadn't heard of it before...it looks heavenly!
good luck!
~ Melissa
www.birchcenter.com
On January 20, 2009, wrote:
Thanks for wishing us luck! We're going to go for it! It's a long shot,
but why not try ! :-) It will fit in well with our schedules and
interests!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On January 28, 2009, wrote:
Wendi - Good Luck!!
Sounds like a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and just from reading your website I think you would be a terrific choice. I think it would be a good match for you ~ Best of Luck ~
Nancy
On January 28, 2009, wrote:
Thanks so much, Nancy! We are trilled about the opportunity, even though
we are aware it's a long shot. We're still going for it, however!
Thanks for wishing us luck!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO