Friday, January 6, 2012

Euro-zone Crisis, Not a crisis, but a huge Opportunity



It just needs the citizens of Europe to wake up and eliminate the extra layers of government that we can't afford in such austere times. Its a time to stop, collaborate and listen, no ice isn't back with a brand new edition, but with every one under pressure isn't it time to think differently. To challenge the assumption that we're all heading back into recession. A time to question what the EU is all about. Do we really need the EU? We have 27 governments, why can't they work together without an EU body? Just imagine a Europe where we could trade freely, weren't tied down by some bureaucracy or unnecessary rules. Just think how the billions the EU receives could be used to repay some of the national debts. Sounds simple but what do we have to do to make the citizens wake up and smell the coffee? We have 27 different nations and their own cultures. Let's celebrate our differences, not try and all be the same. Let's return to having 27 different currencies. Think of the job creation this should help to cause.


Leap Year - Leap around with Enthusiasm



It occurred to me that Leap Years are usually great fun, so I'm looking forward to 2012 to see what celebrations lie in store.

2000 – went to Thailand thanks to a company award; transferred to USA with work; discovered PollyEsthers, Heaven n 'Hell, and how to speak American.

2004 – Went to Moab for the second time and dressed as a Scottish Elvis at the Halloween party; fell in love at a fashion show with one of the fellow models; Turned 30 had fun party.

2008 – enjoyed fantastic mountain bike trip thanks to Pure Mountains in Sierra Nevada range of Spain;

2012 – started year in Reflex