21 More Reasons . . . Why Not?

The gals—JJ, Rey, and Linda—from the Triple Threat Investigation Agency did a fabulous job posting about “21 Reasons”.  They inspired me to revisit the theme one last time.

Life has proven beyond trying the last few years, the stress and depression so overwhelming at times, I considered the “s” word once or thrice.  But as I reflect on [ultimately] having a life of my own, I’ve decided to once again grasp hope (which tends to flow through my fingers like foamy soap).

Here are 21 reasons why I should continue to hold hope—because I would [still] like to:

    1. take control of my life
    2. assist others with their writing
    3. edit (help make good stories better)
    4. give a cat and/or dog a forever home
    5. take real vacation days
    6. return to Hawaii at least once
    7. read books I’ve not been able to the last decade or two
    8. watch programs/movies I’ve not been able to the last decade or two
    9. walk for miles a day, whenever and wherever
    10. drive with no purpose or destination in mind
    11. eat ethnic/international foods again (nummmm!)
    12. volunteer again
    13. have friends again
    14. learn to forgive and forget (again)
    15. embrace life [at long last]
    16. fix—“pretty up”—my blog (!!!!!)
    17. get a website
    18. see the world (I’d settle for Australia, Japan, and/or Spain)
    19. learn the ins and outs of social media and apply, as necessary
    20. take part-time/on-line courses, and
    21. learn to fly a helicopter.

1abcI suppose you could also call it a bucket list.  Either way, these seem like 21 pretty darn good reasons for sticking around.  Here’s hoping reality complies.

21 Reasons for . . . Being Me?

Hey, it’s Rey!  Man, did I have a hard time figuring out what my reasons would be related to—and if they’d be good/positive ones or be excuses for something.  Like, should I post about me being happy to be me?  My life as an actress?  Being asked to do something I don’t want to?

You should see my notes.  If you could read—what Lindy-Loo sneeringly calls “akin to chicken scratches”—you’d find five pages of points.  A “mish-mash” Cousin Jilly calls them.  And a pffllllllllllt to you both, ladies.

So-o, I opted for 21 reasons why I like being a P.I. and having founded the Triple Threat Investigation Agency.  Okay, okay—having co-founded the agency.

    1. I like the excitement and thrills that come with solving a case.
    2. Putting together the pieces of a puzzle—that case—gets the ol’ gray matter movin’.
    3. We’re good at what we do, so we can take pride in that, and that makes for a bleepin’ solid reason for being a P.I.
    4. And speaking of pride, I’m proud of the reputation we’re building as a bona fide, budding agency.
    5. It’s great to help people.
    6. It’s even grander to assist in easing a person’s burdens (yeah, Linda helped me reword the original one: “it’s cool to end people’s problems”).
    7. I like the “power”.
    8. I like the variety; no case is ever the same.
    9. It’s a blast trying to outmaneuver a bad guy/gal.
    10. The networking part is fun; building relationships is super cool.
    11. It’s fantastic to make new friends.
    12. Meeting people in different professions is awesome.
    13. Learning new things related to those different professions is also awesome.
    14. Growing as a P.I. and person is worth a few pats on the back.
    15. B&Eing is something I’m good at and I enjoy (it’s fun, even if my cousin and BFF would disagree, big time).
    16. My mom can’t criticize me—too much—for not having a “real” job.
    17. It’s cool (and self-satisfying) to tell people—especially those family folks who always looked down their nose at me for being a B-actress—that I’m a successful private investigator.
    18. Even if salary is based on the completion of a case, I (we) earn pretty decent money . . . which helps with those sales I do so love (can’t resist those bags, shoes, and earrings).
    19. I love the flexibility; it’s not working 9-to-5 in an office environment (I’d so not do well at that).
    20. While we do “report” to our client, there’s no boss.
    21. I like the unpredictability; it’s exciting and keeps me on my toes.

Yeah, life as a P.I. is really good.

Here’s to a great weekend.  Enjoy!

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