In some corner of the internet yesterday, you may have read this news I shared. Now, I know seven months notice is a bit excessive but there were a couple reasons I opted to tell my boss I’d be leaving in September to host my trips full time.
You see, I love my boss and one of my favorite humans on earth is my co-worker. The one who actually got me the job here nearly three years ago. I am loyal to my people and I didn’t want to leave them high and dry heading into year end.
But I am also starting to drop all the sign ups for my 2025 trips so I didn’t want my boss to find out I would be departing from an internet post. You can only schedule so many trips month after month for 2025 before someone starts asking questions and I have four on the books. LOL
It was time.
Since Tik Tok has really turned into a “job” its been like working 2-3 full time jobs on any given day. Between my day job, keeping up with the news, making content, planning for my trips, writing my book, oh and all these kids that call me mom and ask for food every day? I’m not really sure where they came from but how long does this go on for? LOL
But in all seriousness. It is a lot sometimes and I burn myself out frequently.
I think this separation is going to go help me to excel in areas that my 8-4 has hindered for a bit. Creativity wise at the least. I need to write. It is what I love. I have so many stories to tell and I just need time and quiet to dedicate to the process.
This year I will finish the book I am writing about my life and loss of my sister. I will travel to some amazing places. I will bloom and blossom on a new front. Because just like I said… you miss 100% of the opportunities you don’t take.
I watched my sister lose her life at 40.
I would live the rest of my life with regret knowing she would literally have punched me square in the face if I didn’t chase my dreams.
I won’t be stopping my political content by any means. This is what people come to me for. But behind the scenes it looks like the Wizard is going to be doing a lot of chasing of adventures.
Let me give Y’all a run down of the next couple months before the run really begins.
April the Oz After Dark podcast should be ready to roll out onto streaming platforms everywhere. I’ve been picky with some details, sorry I am a perfectionist. Which is why it has taken me about a month longer than I anticipated. Plus, my friend is working on this out of the goodness of his heart until we are up and running so I shall be patient.
May I will be in Costa Rica for 5 days hosting my 4th TrovaTrip. There is one spot available still, all bookings close the second week of March.
Late June I will be heading to Norway for my next trip with my mini me by my side on this adventure. Then we will head over to Amsterdam to see Taylor Swift before heading back home.
Back to work for a couple more months until September rolls around and the kids settle back into their school routines for the year. It is going to be hard for me to let go of the schedule I have daily but I am excited to build a new routine that will keep me on track in this way.
Then comes the big trip. The one that was a huge bucket list for me. The one that scares me the most but I know is going to be hella wild. Zimbabwe and Botswana. From there… the sky is the limit.
November I am planning on taking off to fully cover the 2024 election.
December I very well may add another quick trip to close out 2024.
It makes me nervous planning this far ahead. It literally makes me want to throw up. But if there is one thing the past 9 months of my life has taught me… it is that I was meant to be doing this.
And I can’t wait to share every last step of the way with every one of you.
Thank you for being a part of my community and getting me to this point. It is only possible because of each and every one of you.
I could not be more excited or more happy for you My deepest wish for you is to enjoy EVERY second of this new life. I love when I see people stand in front of the doors that are lined up before them, then fully and positively walk through one. It gives me joy. The happiest people on earth are the ones that do this. I also love that we get to take this ride with you through your social media presence and all the books you’ll be whipping out in the near future. {{{hugs}}} ❤️
OMG!! What an Exciting year you have carved out for yourself!! I truly love this for you. I throughly enjoy reading what ever you write. I found you & Tik Tok back in covid days. I went searching for my 🗳️💙 people. So very glad I did find you and followed you ever since. I love your content. Mostly because you find the humor in this difficult era. That is something I find very difficult to do. Especially since the orange cult clown came along. Super jealous of your Norway trip to see our beloved Taylor!! I’m a 60 yr old, newly retired Swifty from Cali. who just happens to adore Chasing Oz!!
Congratulations on Everything!! 💙🩵