Take a big bite....

Always, always, always bite off more than you can chew.  My life would be far simpler if I played it safe, stayed within my purview, acted like everyone else, accept the status quo....but what fun would that be?  Sure, I love a little adventure but it doesn't generally come knocking, you have to go out there looking for it.   I often dive in knowing I'm making a mistake, wondering if I'll cope if it all goes tits up, and not really caring.  Besides, bad decisions make good stories.  I'm not advocating anyone changing things up, but I have more than a few people comment on how lucky I am.  I'd like to think I steer things in that direction somewhat.  If something were to kill me tomorrow, you'd either say I was unlucky, or an idiot, depending on what actually blew out my flame.  But I'd be smiling.  Most definitely.  The further you delve into....well, not exactly the unknown, but out of your comfort zone, the more you realize that it's only you limiting yourself.  None of it is really any big deal.  Looking from the sidelines, it looks far different than being fully immersed, but those that have coloured outside the lines get it.  Take a big bite.

Tanzania, here I come.