The Chronicles of the Voluntarily Unemployed

So a year back or so, I jumped on that lightning quick bandwagon that was “The Secret”.  With production value reminiscent of a low budget commercial about feminine hygiene products, this movie talks about how each individual can manifest anything (ANYTHING!) they desire just by focusing your thoughts and energy towards getting it.  Once the initial salivation stops, you can quickly realize that it’s a “Get Satisfied Quick” scheme that has some truth to it once you scrub off the unfortunate materialistic notions.  In essence, we all are capable of applying the laws of attraction to get what we want, good or bad, which I think everyone can attest to.  It was true for me meeting Tom Cruise (when he was everything good and wholesome to me) and when I went on my across the world trip in the fall.  If you don’t let the doubt monsters get to you, indeed, you can achieve good things. Simple stuff.

I had this moment of realization last week when I was working at Much.  I was carrying an armful of Beta tapes from the library through the all-window cat walk back to my desk and caught a quick glimpse of the CN tower and the people walking about. I had almost forgotten about it, but about a decade ago, I remember constantly wishing that I lived in Toronto (check), on my own (check), and worked at Much Music (check).  While the adolescent desires of running into Oasis or Jimmy Ray have faded in their relevance, I was struck by the fact that it’s come true for me.  There’s more to achieve of course, but it was amazing to feel my dreams actualizing.  Simple stuff I guess.

And now I must include the music video for Jimmy Ray.  As much as you’ve tried to forget, it’s still alive.  (Call it my blatant rickrolling attempt:).