When saying “NO” sucks

My parents always taught me to say “NO” to strangers and if ever I felt uncomfortable within my surroundings.

Reality is proving to be uncomfortable, so should I have the right to say “NO” and just go sailing instead?

My parents always told me to stick to my promises, follow a plan through and never back out on a commitment. Hmmm… In other words, go to work each day so I can pay for the adventures I wish to embark upon.

But what if the daily grind of work is making me uncomfortable? Am I allowed to say “NO” to going to work or would that be backing out on my commitment to my employer? What if I was backing out to embark on one of these adventures to which I work hard to be able to achieve?

To make things clearer, I want to go sailing.

I experienced a depressing moment in life today when I had to choose between reality and ultimate pleasure…

Due to my exceptional upbringing (curse you Mum and Dad) I opted to stick with my commitment of working this weekend over assisting with the delivery of a kick arse yacht from Bundaberg to Sydney.

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ME???

The photo was taken in March 2005 whilst in Fiji… Ahhh… So many memories…