Work Hard. Play Harder.

The rewards of working your butt off are many.

For one – there’s job satisfaction. Always a biggee – afterall we do spend our lives at our jobs (mostly) we best do a good job, enjoy it and be proud of our efforts.

I am so blessed to be able to do something that I love. That I absolutely thrive on.

Occasionally though, one does need a break.

A complete break to replenish the creativity stores.

A change of scenery to get the mind the hell out of that box that things like routine and familiarity put it into.

Sometimes I like to go to my quiet place in my head.

It’s on a mountain, near Banff, Alberta, and I’m riding a palomino horse, taking in the crisp mountain air. The grandeur is awe inspiring. (It’s a real memory, that I go back to when I need to stop and breathe).

strato Another time I’m picturing fast paced Vegas vacations!

Golfing weekends in the desert!

A photoshoot in the Neon Boneyard!

The living, audacious lights of The Strip!

The ching-ching-ding-a-ling of a million slots tempting me with promises of wealth and fortune.

The things I could buy with my brand new, vast empire of wealth.

Just one more quarter.

Happy Day Dreaming it is an essential part of your day.

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#1 written by Job Opening
about 7 months ago

Yes, workers should find time to enjoy the fruits of their labor.it is essential to maintain one’s sanity.

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