Rat Race I Sure Hate You!
Sorry but I need to vent first
It's snowing again this morning. It's not even December yet and I can't stand it anymore. Waking up at 5:15 in the morning to sip a hot cup of coffee before waking the kids up at 5:50 to get them ready for another day in kindergarten. Driving 2 hours in the snow to go to work on a good day (last Tuesday there was a snow storm in Montreal and it took me 3 1/2 hours to get to work) and then another 2 hours at night. Getting home around 18:45, just in time to kiss my kids goodnight. Eating diner around 20:00 and then falling asleep in front of the TV around 21:00. That's our routine five days a week.
I'm exhausted! I am a law professor and I love teaching but spending at least 20 hours a week in traffic is driving me nuts. I've been doing it for 13 years now. It's very insidious, each year, it takes me more and more time to commute. When I stated, it would take me one hour max each way.
There is no time like the present!
This year, I took upon myself to do something. After years of searching on and off, I decided to take the plunge. I signed up to WA. I was very skeptical because I have heard of scams and was afraid that this would not be any different. I didn't want to become a Premium member because what if.............
Then, I plunged again, I became a Premium member. I said to myself that I would give it a try for one month, it was only $19 anyway and would cancel because there was no way in hell that I would pay $49/month.
Then again, I stayed 4 months. Finally, yesterday I took yet another leap of faith, I changed my subscription from monthly to annually.
I know it takes time to succeed and I'm far from my goal of blogging full-time but I'm sure closer than I was 4 months. I work as hard as I can to promote and write quality content. I maintain about 20k monthly unique viewers on Pinterest and I'm planning to double it in the next 2 months.
I've set my goal to have a money making website within 24 months. I will sure take my free time during Christmas vacation to work on my training and write content.
Thank you all
I want to thank all of you who gave me tips, read me posts and commented. It's because of you that I'm still focus on my goal (even more on days like today). This community has been an inspiration for me and reading your stories helped me believe I could do it.
Thanks for reading me!
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Thanks for you encouragement. It’s good to know you’re surrounded by a group of helpful people like you.
Much success!
You have invested in yourself with this awesome, authentic platform.
One day those long commutes will cease to exist.
C & P
Keep at the training and it will pay off for you I am sure. WA is a great platform and provides just about everything needed for success. Always remember the community here are willing to help along the way also.
Wish you the best success
Jim(wolf)
Hello Jim,
Thanks for your comment and for taking the time to read my post. I wish you much success.
Well, Marie-Lou, I feel for you on that commute, WOW. Yes, no time like the present. You are certainly in the right place, but you already know that. We are happy that you are here and look forward to bumping into you from time to time. WTG on the annual membership too. It is an excellent deal. 😀
Blessings ~ Frank & Tina (free4life)
Hello Frank and Tina,
I’m glad to be part of a community that help the members achieve success.
Looking forward to read your posts. I wish you much success.
Marie-Lou
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Your "why" is very strong. Being able to spend more time with your children is very motivating. You've given yourself enough time and WA will give you all the tools....going yearly keeps us committed and focused. We can do this. All the best.
Debbie
Thank you Debbie for your words of encouragement. I am very committed to my project. I’ve bearly scratched the surface but I like what I’ve seen so far.
Great success to you,
Marie-Lou