What is the Search for Shiny Objects?

If you’re like me shiny objects are pretty enticing, all of that glittery awesomeness. But I’m talking about more than just sparkly things here. I’m talking about dreams, goals and desires. Everyone has something they want. Those are his or her “Shiny Objects”.

I watched the video the Secret and I have decided to put it to the test. I have set my goals (see below) and I am focusing on my Shiny Objects. The question is: will I get them? Will they come true for me? Can they come true for you, just as the Secret says? I have embarked on an adventure to see if the Secret will work to acquire my Shiny Objects. Lofty goals you say – yes but I am inspired by Julie and Julia 


Shiny Object Due Date
Own a brand new 2010 Camaro 12/2009
Own my business that makes people feel good about who they are 1/2010
Launch 1st new product (in addition to the business) 12/2009
First $100,000 6/2010
Buy land for future house by 6/2010
Launch 2nd new product (in addition to the business) 12/2010
First million dollars 1/2011
Start off the grid house build (architect already found location TBD) 1/2011
Business I started will either be bought out or franchised 6/2011
Off the grid house, guest homes, garage and year-round greenhouse done 8/2012


What I am starting with:

$7,000 in student loans
A blue collar job working 40 hours a week making $38K after taxes a year
A truck that I owe $14,000 that is only worth $11,000 on the market now
A wonderful boyfriend
A belief that anything is possible and that the Secret really works

I know this sounds impossible, and it might be. I have heard “Impossible” many times before. I heard that when I went to college with an 8th grade education – not knowing what an essay was or anything more than multiplication. I graduated last year with high honors and a Masters degree – not bad for being told I was starting out as white trash.

However, I have never taken on a feat like this. I have business ideas, but I have never started a business or written like this, or even launched a product. I hope to keep you interested in reading my day to day adventures.