OK, so it would seem the adventure has come to an end...so crazy, the past 3 weeks have just come and gone incredibly fast. Lets break down the 15 tasks...
Task # 1 - (Value: $1,000) "Cut the fat" and trim my facebook page from over 400 friends to 20.
Task # 2 - (Value: $500): Convince a stranger to have dinner with me.
Task # 3 - (Value: 1,000): Swim with Alligators at Little Ray's Reptile Zoo.
Task # 4 - (Value: $1,000): Take a $1,000 to the Casino and bet it all on Black or Red
Task # 5 - (Value: $3,000): Get 899 signatures supporting that 'Holly is Awesome!'
Task # 6 - (Value $1,000): Busking for $89 in 89 minutes.
Task # 7 - (Value $1,500): Give blood.
Task # 8 - (Value $1,000): 'Burn' everything my ex-boyfriend ever gave me, and start fresh.
Task # 9 - (Value $2,000): Perform stand-up for 2 minutes at Absolute Comedy.
Task # 10 - (Value $5,000): Pose nearly nude in a photo shoot, with the image appearing in Monday's Ottawa Sun.
Task # 11 - (Value $500): Enjoy my day and bask in my photograph.
Task # 12 - (Value $1,000): Belly Dancing.
Task # 13 - (Value $1,000): Take a Polar Bear Dip.
Task # 14 - (Value $1,000): A live solo broadcast from Cornerstone Bar Grill and Bar.
Task # 15 - (Value $5,000): Lie detector test.
AND I CAME OUT ALIVE!!! And to be perfectly honest, there were moments where I really thought I wouldn't come out of this in one piece. I have felt completely un-easy, nervous, and un-comfortable each and everyday, but it was probably the best thing I have ever put myself through. I gave up on myself a long time ago, and I thought I wouldn't ever be able to get my old self back, but you'd be surprised what a random Radio contest could do to a persons life.
Mauler and Rush have changed my life, now its my turn to take it from here. Its hard to explain the impact that this entire thing has made on me. Not only do I have a new found love and appreciation for the City I reside in (because the people are absolutely rockin'!!!) but I also have a new found love and appreciation for me. I get to look back on the past 3 weeks and say....holy crap....I actually did all of those things!!! And that, is just the beginning, because I plan to take it even further.
Please pardon the upcoming Dr. Phil moment, it happens after you go through something like this, just go with it...
The saying is true...What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger...Never have any regrets....You can do anything you put your mind to....The Key to a happy life is living, and living hard!! And most important of all - Live your Plan 'A', on any level. Make it a lower case 'a' if you have to, but live your Plan 'A'...anything else belittles the importance of life. Mauler and Rush, Jenny and Josie have helped me realize these things, and its my goal to stay strong, move forward, and be awesome any way I can. All the corniness is sometimes necessary, so please bare with me.
To all the amazing people I've met along the way, and all the wonderful words of encouragement from the people of Ottawa who have been following my journey, I need to thank you. You guys have done more for me then you'll ever know. When I felt like I was going to Wuss out, I just had to realize there were people watching, and that they didn't want me to fail myself. I owe you all a debt of gratitude, you are all amazing beautiful people!!
To my friends and family who have been there for me each and everyday, I love you, and I thank God everyday you all are a part of my life.
And Last, the Almighty and their disciples...you kicked my ass into shape and gave me the wake up call I needed. I love ya, I'll miss ya, and I'm honoured to have been a part of this whole thing!!
