The best time to relax and take a break is when you don't have time for it. - Steven Aitchison

If we were waiting for the perfect moment to unplug ourselves for a while, then we'd probably never do it. In our today's world it has become pretty uncool not being connected and not being available 24/7.

I'll break the rule for a reason.

Lately I've noticed that I'm running out of ideas. Blogging has rather become a duty than real pleasure during the past weeks. I felt the need to deliver but didn't really know how. It's been as if all my stories had been told already. Probably that's not even true, but I'm unable to prove it.

My creativity reserves are spent and I need some time to refill them now.

It's time for a break.

Here's to an overwhelming 2017 and a surely amazing 2018!

That's how @surfermarly will be looking for the rest of 2017 :-)

You come first

You are the universe. You come first. Behind you there is probably nothing... at least for a long time.

That's what a friend told me a couple of years back when I was running out of power after a long and tiring period in my job. I loved the allegory, it was exactly what I needed to listen back then. I had lost myself in work and had to re-focus.

Now I'm in a similar situation.

Everything that has happend in 2017 has been part of an extrardinarily exciting journey. Thanks to the time spent on Steemit I've definitely learned for life. If I compared the very first articles I published on the blockchain with the ones I'm writing now, there'd be a world of difference between them.

That's mostly due to the amazing feedback I've received from you guys! It was definitely all these amazing people out here that pushed me into this - the totally right - direction.

If I had the chance to live this year again, I wouldn't change a single thing about it. It's been perfect to me.

Thanks to Steemit I'm living the life that I've ever dreamt of, sharing the things I love with people from all over the world, making a living from being creative and active.

Living the life of my dreams AND making others happy with the stories about it is definitely a jackpot.

Yes, I've found my wonderland!

One of my big highlights on this journey - just to mention one of many - was definitely speeking at Steemfest².

I had never presented in such an environment before, and it was also the very first time in English. My heart was running so fast before I got on stage that the beats were drowing out my voice. But then the excitement magically disappeared when I started to speak.

The instant feedback I received from the audience guided me through.

I'll remember that forever.

I choose to spread happy vibes!

Delivering entertaining content and providing people with a good time has been and will be my mission for 2018.

You gave me a lot of confidence regarding my writing, and I'll be happy to be back in a while with some new stories, more videos and a lot of surfing fun.

Just think about the drone I bought a couple of days back. I guess these shootings flying the drone over my volcanic island will be pretty insane!

Until then I'll do what I have to do: nothing :-)

I'll try to relax (it'll be hard but I can do it) and also share a lot of quality time with my beloved ones. My family and friends haven't had me much lately, I was almost always lost in my writings and blog designs. They deserve more attention and I'll give it to them!

Nothing will work unless you do.

Have a great time, eat a lot of sweets and don't burn the Christmas tree.

Take care, Marly -

PS: This was supposed to be a very short statement like 'Hey guys, I'm taking a break.' Look what happens when I get involved here. Love that! See you soon :-*

Thanks for your valuable time!
This blog was launched at the end of July 2016
aiming to provide stories for open-minded
people who enjoy living on the edge of their lives,
stepping out of comfort zones, going on adventure,
doing extreme sports and embracing the new.
Welcome to the too-much-energy-blog!

PS: If someone asks for me, tell them I'm in wonderland.

Original content. Cover picture provided by pixabay.com and quotes found on networka.com and gorgeousingrey.com.