A friend recently said to me “your life is so random…”

Hearing that really made me think. I didn’t know what to make of it.

“Is that a good thing or bad? What does it even mean?”

As I started to reflect on my short 26 years and what I’ve been through, I can’t help but agree with her.

MY LIFE IS 100% COMPLETELY INSANELY RANDOM… and guess what? I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

I hate planning – I really like originality and spontaneity.

Since I was a child, I remember being very open to new experiences and sometimes doing the WRONG thing JUST so I could see what happens.

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“Let’s Wing It”
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I can remember in high school, we had a saying (in my group of friends) – “let’s just wing it.”

The rule was that we could not PLAN anything for a weekend night. We’d just say “let’s meet here and see where the night takes us.”

Guess what?

Those were our best nights.

So, you know what? Loosen your belt a little, let down your defenses and LIVE A LITTLE.

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MY CHALLENGE TO YOU
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Do just ONE thing without planning it.

Maybe you go out Friday night with no idea what you’re doing.
Maybe you walk into a presentation at work completely unprepared.
Maybe you wake up one morning and just call in sick to go exploring the city.
…Maybe you get in the car and start driving into unchartered roads “just to see…”

Do something spontaneous. Take a risk.

Seriously – what’s the worse that can happen?

So, yes, my life is random. But, I wouldn’t have it any other way. EVERYTHING great in my life has come from randomness.

Are you strong enough to be random?

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Just finished watching “Up In The Air” and I can’t stop laughing. Many had said they thought of me when they watched the movie, but I never took it seriously.

Today, ironically, I’m “In The Air” going to Los Angeles to attend a Pre-Oscars party (sorry, had to throw that brag in there, I’m pumped!) – anyways, the movie on the plane was “Up In The Air.”

…Finally! I get a chance to watch…

Other than the job where he fires people and his weird view of life and relationships, I really related to the movie.

-> I thought *I* was the only one that is aggressively trying to get to 1 Million miles. I literally HATE spending my miles because I want to one day see 1 Million total miles. Well, HE (George Clooney) is trying to get to 10 Million!

By the way, yes, I’m getting very close. I will hit 1 Million miles in 2010 (I’ll have done it in just a bit over 1 year)!

-> He has all these “systems” for going through security (and other) lines…SO DO I!  I literally sit back and observe lines to pick which one I want to go into based on what kinds of people are in the line (there is a process).

-> He has a “Access All” card - one of the proudest days of my life was when US Airways sent me their “Chairman Level Card” – this is the highest public level they offer. Gives me major access…

I almost always get upgrades, no lines, lounge access, private concierges, car service, etc… – makes me feel all warm and tingly.

-> He gets EXCITED about the stupidest things (like miles) or access levels and the “feeling” of exclusivity…

…there was more too but I don’t want you thinking I’m TOO vain!

Anyways, random post…I know.

I love being “In The Air” – sometimes I burn out, but I take a month or two off and I CRAVE it again. But, I’ll admit…I crave it less and less lately.

However, 2009 was a great experience.

In case you’re wondering…

I spent 17 days in the air last year (408 hours), 219 days in hotels   I didn’t hit HIS record, but I got da** close!

Flying around the world has been fun and I’m very thankful for it. “Up In The Air” was overall not a great movie, but I related to it…haha.

Till next time – keep fighting – go grab your dreams by the neck and make ‘em happen!

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