The Game Of Life: Starring Heather Shrake, Inspiration And Courage

On a love-based challenge from her grandfather, Heather has set out on a solo trip throughout Europe…with a pocket full of money

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) April 7, 2006 -- Los Angeles-based Splash Magazines today announces the beginning of “The Game of Life” for Heather Shrake. Inspired by her grandfather Bud along with her dedication to inner growth, Heather set off on an all-expenses-paid two month exploration of Europe, its offerings and residents.

Heather is an established entrepreneur who owns and operates a successful company in the fashion industry, Shrake Culture, Inc. She, as do most of us, has always dreamt of traveling the world, but with obstacles such as school, work and financial restrictions, it is hard for most of us to follow those dreams.

Heather’s grandfather, Bud Shrake, a renowned author, served up one of the most inspirational offers to his “Heather” by financing a first class tour of Europe (with some rules.) I have included the email that Heather received from her grandfather that lay down all of the ground rules for the proposed trip. These rules include things such as; she has to go alone, she can not use any of the money in the US prior to her trip, she must visit specific cities and she cannot travel by air while there.

“We are ecstatic to be partnered with Heather for this “Journey of a Lifetime,” says Laurence Davis, CEO and Editor –in-Chief of Splash Magazines Worldwide. “Hearing the story flooded my head with feelings of love, inspiration, family bonds and self –enrichment. Our editorial coverage of Heather’s journey will, I’m sure, entice and inspire us all.”

Heather left for Europe on April 1st and will be returning to the US on May 30thHer scheduled stops will include; London, Barcelona, Florence, Geneva, Rome, Paris, Venice and Monaco. Her Articles and regular updates will be available to everyone through LASplash.com (www.lasplash.com).

Dear Heather:
I propose to give you $20,000 right away, under the following conditions:
(1) You must spend all of the money in Europe except for your airplane ticket. Your not allowed to spend any of the $20,000 on paying bills or doing anything practical or buying anything here unless it is directly, travel related, like a warm coat for example.
(2) You must go to Europe within the next 60 days.
(3) You must buy a 30-day euro rail pass and travel in Europe by first class train, no flying. Buses are okay. Travel in Europe must be by ground.
(4) Your not allowed to pay any expenses for a companion. If someone travels with you, he or she must pay his or her own way. You must spend this money on yourself.
(5) You must stay in Europe for a minimum of one month. If it were I, I would stay longer.
(6) You must send me a postcard from Rome, a postcard from Paris and a postcard from Barcelona.
At the end of the trip, if you have any money left over it is okay to spend it at home. You must give me a yes or no answer by February 1.
What do you say?
Love, bud

“Get lost in my adventure for a moments time that you may step out of yourself to remind your self, with challenge comes growth. Defy conformity with courage. Look through my eyes into a country abroad and see your self walking the cobblestone of Rome or standing in the doorway of the Sistine Chapel as you explore your soul. A dream is but a fantasy to be played out amongst your reality, dream big!” – Heather Shrake

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