Comments for Odacava

Comment on Chris Doucher, Fullfilling his Dreams Writing Comics by Brent

Brent — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:31:24 +0000

Makes me want to go buy some comic books. Used to just LOVE reading comics and looking at the illustrations. When we were older we started buying Heavy Metal magazine which was a big deal. The art work on the heavy metal magazine was WAY over the top. Their artists were extreme to say the least.

Actually, when was a teenager growing up in Victoria, B.C., there was a little corner store in Oak Bay called “Mike and Shirley’s” and they had nothing but comic books and video games (the very first video games ever seen by man – 1979-80-81). This was just a couple whose names were (of course) Mike and Shirley.

I hope that Chris really goes for it. What an amazing career that would be!!

Comment on Achieve Balance, to Stay on Track by Brent

Brent — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:29:36 +0000

Not so sure on the #1 part. Spent 35 years doing that – now I’m working on making myself #2 for a change.

We of course have to defend ourselves the ODD time, and perhaps those around us once in a blue moon. Making sure you get fair shake and not get taken advantage of is very important though (think that is what Bonnie actually means in this context).

I wish I could “get addicted” to staying busy. You know – for just a week. My addiction is going in to sloth mode on the couch with my computer.

Comment on To Be Discovered by Brent

Brent — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:07:12 +0000

It was back in the 70s when I was a kid and they did this aptitude questionnaires on all the kids in the school. Think I was grade 8 so that would have been 14 years old in 1977 – anyway, they also asked us what we would want to do if money was not even taken into consideration. Can’t remember what I said, but I know the test told me I would like being a priest – really weird.

I think if we add more to it like;

1) make sure you do something that rewards you
2) make sure you do something that helps others, even if indirectly (like blogging)
3) make sure you do something that you enjoy very much

I think if we stick to these 3 principals, money will naturally become a bi-product of the passionate work – no matter WHAT it is.

Why? Because if you do something that you love and are passionate about that helps people, you will be good at it, and someone will start paying you to continue helping others. Maybe the Government or private corp. will pay to continue the activity, or maybe you will have people personally paying you to perform your special service.

Have to take a risk though to make your “quest of passion” profitable. It’s obviously worth the risk, and IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND IT HELPS PEOPLE it’s never a risk – just a matter of time before the money flows from the activity.

Good post Krista.

Comment on Achieve Balance, to Stay on Track by Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:25:31 +0000

Hi Krista,
Balance!!!!!! Love your post. Remember how important it is to keep yourself number one.
Bonnie

Comment on To Be Discovered by Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:12:52 +0000

Great post……
I love your post….. living each day to the fullest is the only way to live. We all have a choice each and every day.
thanks Bonnie

Comment on Small Town, Big Dreams by Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:57:35 +0000

Yeah. I can relate so much with this. I grew up in a small town in British Columbia and remember having big dreams of playing in the NHL, being a pro golfer, and then being a famous musician.

None of those dreams came true, but I sure loved playing golf, hockey, and guitar.

The biggest gift of all is being able to enjoy participation in what ever activity we love. As far as what we end up doing though, “life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”.

I always say, “AIM HIGH” with passion. Then even if you don’t make it to the so-called big time you are still soaring with eagles can see all other possibilities on the landscape for other new adventures.

Like blogging!!!

Comment on Goals vs Dreams by Betty

Betty — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:56:35 +0000

Hi Krista,

I think dreams and goals can be the same thing. Goals always suggests taking action and dreams can often mean just a thought or idea you would like to have.

Like the blog (and the haircut )

Comment on Odacava Launches by Brent

Brent — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:40:46 +0000

Hi Krista, glad to see you kicking in on your blog!

Love the domain name – create your own creative world!

Brentos