Jim here (again!) A little over a month ago, we couldn t contain our excitement about an online contest to win the best job EVER ? living as caretaker of a tropical island in Queensland, Australia, on the Great Barrier Reef for 6 months (and being paid $100k for the task!).
The deadline has come for this and, as we promised, we BOTH applied. You saw my video, below. Here's Wendi's application. Once again, we hope you'll view the video & rate her a 5!!! You can click the screenshot above, or go there directly via this link. (As I said below, I ve heard that the rating system can get a little screwy on that site ? that you need to wait for it to load and maybe mouse over the rating part first. But, a 5-star rating would really help, as would the traffic, even if you don t watch the entire video.)
As mentioned below, winning this job would mean postponing our rawsome RV tour by 6 months ? but we believe it would really enhance our tour in many ways as well. So, all fingers are crossed & we re relly stoked about this contest & the prospect of blogging and vlogging 6 months of sunny, raw Oz island life.
Original Comments
Below, we have included the original comments from this blog post. Additional comments may be made via Facebook, below.
On February 23, 2009, wrote:
5 Stars for both of you!!!!
I hope you have the job!
Good Luck!
On February 23, 2009, wrote:
Thanks so much, Nita! We'll know in a little over a week, I think, whether
we made it into the group of eleven who will be further considered. :-)
Thanks for your support!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On February 23, 2009, wrote:
Great vidy mate! Here's my rockin video.
http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch...
On February 23, 2009, wrote:
The site is closed right now as they view videos...but they say it will be back up soon. I'll check tomorrow. Can't wait to see yours!! I never sent mine in - just not in the position to leave Ella for a week if I actually got interviewed! I'll call you right now...
~ Melissa
On February 23, 2009, wrote:
I wish you both the very best of luck!! It would be fantastic for your family ~ fingers crossed and I'll picture you all in Queensland! *�*
On February 24, 2009, wrote:
I just watched it and it's WONDERFUL! Wendy you looked beautiful and confident! You've come a long way baybeee!!!
On February 24, 2009, wrote:
:-D
Your comment means so very, very much to me! Thanks, Robin! I've been
working on my confidence, so it feels great to hear that someone who knows
me well can notice a difference already. Yay!!
I love you!
Wendi
XOXOXO
On February 25, 2009, wrote:
Thanks so much, Janice! :-) In less than a week they are supposed to
announce the finalists they'll consider for the job.
Lots of love to you,
Wendi
XOXOXO
On February 25, 2009, wrote:
Wendi, Your video was wonderful. I voted and hope you win.