I’ve been religiously following Crystal and Bjorn’s blog called: Life can be wonderful! Wwoofers’ journey to enlightenment of the soul. The blog chronicles their adventures as they go woofing through England and beyond. Their adventures thus far have been nothing short of amazing and I am incredibly proud of them for taking the path less traveled. Quitting their jobs in advertising and pursuing a crazy dream to get closer to the environment, to foster better relationships with people across the globe and to really live Life and to enjoy working with the land.

Crystal & Bjorn in Cornwall

Crystal is an old friend of mine whom I’ve known since I was 6 years old. Yup.. I can’t believe that we both went to the same primary, secondary and polytechnic schools together. While in polytechnic, she took the path of Mass Communications, and ended up working in Advertising; while I took the path of Film, Sound & Video, and ended up behind the camera in the Media industry.

We haven”t kept in much contact over the past few years, but when she was back in town recently, I got a chance to have dinner and drinks with her in Little India. That little reunion reminded me of how much talent this whirlwind of a woman has. She is incredible with the written word, and behind that brilliant smile, she holds a tongue that can throw you off your tracks if you dare  to cross her. She doesn’t put up with bullshit, has a deep sense of commitment and swings between being a Monica and a Pheobe (characters from the sitcom Friends) every time we meet, which sure makes for interesting conversations. But anyway… their blog is truly inspiring, and I only wish Crystal and Bjorn all the very best on their incredible adventures ahead. Namaste!