Home Show 2014: Ahmed Hassan, baby Quinn and Me
Last week, I went to the Philadelphia Home Show excited to attend Ahmed Hassan’s presentation. He’s the former host of the hit show from the DIY Network, “Yard Crashers,” so I had a few questions about my yard and secretly hoped to be granted a free botanical masterpiece. Though no yard makeovers were given, he offered the audience something else, something special.
Ahmed passionately and candidly discussed what roads he took to get to where he is today. I found it to be quite admirable of him to disclose not only his triumphs but struggles with us prior to answering questions about landscaping or the excitement that comes with being a TV host. Listening to him made me feel like I am on the right path. Many people get so caught up in where they are in life, yet they may not know or even consider what it took to get there.
Even in knowing where we would like to end up, it’s tricky because some maps are still being drawn out as we carry out our journeys; there are hills, valleys and terrain yet to be discovered. As we come across them, we will eventually realize how they helped us get a littler closer to where we want to be, which is absolutely wonderful to me. As Ralph Waldo Emerson profoundly stated, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” Thanks Ahmed for reaffirming this for me.
All the best,
Tanya
Journey of Anonomz 