I Attended Meet, Plan, Go!
Did you attend a Meet, Plan, Go! event? Did it help inspire you to fulfill your career break dreams? Want to inspire others in the same way?
Share with us where you are now!
We are putting together a video to inspire others to attend Meet, Plan, Go! events and we want you to be a part of it. Tell us how you are now fulfilling your dreams, whether you are on the road or preparing.
Here's How:
Find a cool backdrop to stand in front of - this could be a famous landmark, locals, in a market, in a rickshaw, in front of a UNESCO world heritage site, or even in the plane heading somewhere great! Find someone to help you take the short little video. Make sure the sun is not at your back.
Film a 15-30 second clip of yourself with the introduction of “I attended Meet, Plan, Go! and now I’m… [fill in the blank]”. or "Hi, this is NAME, and I attended Meet, Plan, Go! last year and now I'm in ...[fill in the blank]".
Suggestions for that [blank]:
? “in India riding in rickshaws!”
? “I’m in Ghana doing volunteering work!”
? “I’m living my dream of visiting…”
? “I’ve fulfilled my goals of…”
? “I’ve check off [insert] on my bucket list.”
? “I’ve realized I now want to…”
? “I know that anything I’ve only dreamt about can be a reality.”
This doesn't have to be a 'professional' video - in fact the more 'real' - the better!
Email video to [email protected] (25mb maximum)
In a separate email, send your website/twitterhandle (if you have one). Also send up to 5 photos of you supporting your message (optional).
If your file is bigger than 25mb, please contact Sherry to coordinate.
Thank you for helping us to build the Meet, Plan, Go! community and happy travels!
Note: The video may be used in a promotional campaign as we announce the ticket sales for Meet Plan Go 2012. It will also be shared on social media.
Leah on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:12 am
I really enjoyed reading your post. I am thirty-two soon and have itchy feet that are ready to try out foreign soils.
It is a fear of leaving the security of the day to day grind of paying the bills and living a safe and non-challenging way of life that has put me on hold for some time.
I hope (as it has I) your post will inspire others to go and follow their bliss – Leah 🙂
Patricia GW on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:54 am
Travel and experiencing a new culture really has put it into perspective, and filled that void with purpose (and joy).
In three weeks I’ll be moving to Paris myself for one month. I have the same feeling – the incredible surreal realization that I’m going to be living there…. it’s thrilling!!
Abby on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 2:11 pm
Oh, Jenny! Escargot isn’t palatable — it’s delicious! I love your writing style; it’s so fun and energetic. Can you believe how far we’ve come? Everyone, Jenny and I were in the exact same industry and have known each other online and via work emails for years and years. But we’ve only met once, many, many years ago. And one of those jobs she was sleeping next to her BlackBerry for was one I’d just left. And now she’s 33 and living abroad, just like I was last year. Kindred spirits. Jenny, you’re a true inspiration — I can’t wait to see how your adventure unfolds!
Debbie Beardsley on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 3:22 pm
Your life in Paris sounds ideal. It is nice to read about people who follow their dreams instead of wishing they had! Enjoy the rest of your journey.
Terriaw on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 1:40 pm
Wow, fabulous and well said! I love your new outlook on like. After experiencing career burnout and feeling a little lost and purposeless lately, you have encouraged me. I look forward to seeing Paris someday!
Jenny on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 6:50 pm
merci for all the sweet comments! @abby we are soooo kindred spirits! well except when it comes to our differing feelings on escargot…;) and congrats patricia on the move! thrilling indeed!
shawna on Thu, 9th Jun 2011 1:32 am
you’ve reawakened my travel bug. must. return. to. france. (someday.) eat a croissant for me!
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G. Michael Schneider on Sun, 19th Jun 2011 3:36 pm
I am a firm believer in living and working overseas, just as you described. However, many of us actually like our jobs and our homes and are simply looking to renew and refresh our lives, not change it. However, you can have the same type of cultural experience without having to reach into your own wallet and without having to quit your day job–by taking what I call a “working vacation.” My wife and I have done this 15 separate times, from Australia to Zimbabwe, Turket to Tibet, Mauritius to Mongolia. I describe how to do it in my blog otherguysdime.wordpress.com and via Twitter at @otherguysdime. Learn how to have fun without having to have burn any of your bridges behind you.