Show Must Go On - By: Olivier Detraz

This is a story about a recent experience. I am amazed how much I have been able or capable to take on in order to reach this achievement. This is an understatement; however, I am far away from being done. My video and music project are still under construction. The only thing I want to say is how insane my life is. I was recently in Bulgaria. Two trips were necessary to make a great video. I do not think this adventure would have been possible without the help of my Bulgarian friend. He was there all day. Helping me every step of the way. It was also the support of my better half that made my trip a success. She was there every step of the way too. My first trip in Bulgaria was a wake up call. I was amazed with Sofia. I felt this place was out of time. In a way it is. There is a deep communist background and the language is so different (Cyrillic). Bulgaria is not a third world country and in some ways it looks really poor. But it is part of the European Union; and it has been invaded by so many cultures and ideologies that its diversity is omnipresent. The population works hard to build a new economy. They want to be competitive. My achievement was not possible without the help and support of my family. I planned my video and this trip with them and I evaluated every single idea with them. There is also my Bulgarian friends. All these people were the core of my energy and strength. They give me attention when I was feeling down and their love help me grow stronger. It is funny how much your people can support you. They raise you from the dust. I am following a dream if I don’t I might never know what it is to believe and trust. When everything will be done I will be able to sip a Vodka Martini with this grey goose on the label. On beautiful beach I cherish so much. Right now I have to work and I want to move forward with this dream. Am I going banana or am I on the right track? The only thing I can say is that I am here and I will work harder to make this dream come true. I have to fight doubts and stay away from the fear. I have to look at the ones that believe in me. They give me the strength. One day when all this mambo jumbo is over I should look at this entry and decide whether it was a good or a bad idea to publish it. Maybe I will never read it. Maybe I will. One thing is sure. Today I will take one more step to reach my goal. This is a small but it is a big step. Let’s put on my Marketing hat and suit up. Show will go on!