DISQUS

Julie · 1 year ago

Christine-

So great! I read my old journals from time to time and am always struck by similar realizations-- how the seed of what I'm living now in full flower was planted years ago.

Julies last blog post..Playing Dress Up

Gillian · 1 year ago

This will be my second big life change. When I was 26 I left my marriage, my hometown, my (nothing) job and my family to move to ‘the big city’ and go to school. It is, so far, the best decision I ever made in my life.

The ‘me’ I am now was always in the ‘me’ I was then, she was just very small and unrealized. I don’t think of myself as different now – I just see that ‘other me’ as having blossomed and become more realized.

This makes me wonder why it has taken me so long, this time, to make the decision, to cross that line, to finally get up the courage. I know it’s all going to work out, I know I won’t regret it, I know it will be one of the best decisions I’ll ever make – why then, haven’t I drawn more from my last experience and done this sooner? I guess I wasn’t ready. I am now.

Julie, I love your comment: "how the seed of what I’m living now in full flower was planted years ago" -- very fitting.

Tony · 1 year ago

This series was so wonderful and inspirational. I truly admire what you are doing and will continue to follow you on your journey. I hope that I am not far behind you in a similar pursuit of my own! I'm doing all I can right now to make it happen...

Tonys last blog post..Try Weighted Lunges In Your Leg Workout

Anthony · 1 year ago

If there is anything I'd go back to tell my old self of a few months ago, it would be to slow it down and not be in such a rush to get going. But when you want to get away, you want to get away. I enjoy reading my personal journal of my trip that I'm keeping way back when I started in December of 07. It was so imaginary back then and now, so close I am. A trip I've dreamed of for years is only 51 days away. Vague ideas and small talk isn't the case anymore.

Just last night I was stressing over the trip, but as I've heard and been told and know for myself, everything will work out. It always does. New ideas always spring into my head, so I think that is what becomes stressful. So much to do, so little time. Anyways, that is great your going to Madrid in five days. Your on the roller coaster clanking itself upwards, awaiting the drop...

Elizabeth · 1 year ago

I think that what is insightful about this post is that it goes back to your previous post about how to find a career you love. To find a career you love you can reread journals and see what your past loves, dreams and inspirations were.

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IT Pilgrim · 1 year ago

I wish I could go back and tell myself from 10 years ago to take the previous exit. I've spent 10 years stressing over and building a career I now hate. Sounds like a lot of us have done that. Now I am just trying to figure out how to get out of this. I am also glad to hear that I am not the only one who feels like they are peeking when they look back at old journal entries. I found one from about 8 years ago, and I almost went and fulfilled my life dream but decided it "wasn't practical". Sigh. Maybe someday now ...

IT Pilgrims last blog post..Karōshi

NP · 1 year ago

I have thouroughly enjoyed reading this series. I am going through the same things that you have gone through right now, and I hope I have enough courage to make things happen for myself. Thanks for all your inspirations! I can't wait to read about your journey once it takes off!!!

Nomadic Matt · 1 year ago

It's like that old saying....the more things change, the more they stay the same.

you knew what you were going to do years ago...it just took a while to get comfortable with it. I always knew I hated 9-5 desk work....I always wanted flexibility...it just took me awhile to get there...

Nomadic Matts last blog post..Travel Credit Cards

Lori · 1 year ago

This series has definitely been a great inspiration to my own journey down the path of figuring out what to do next. Reading your story reminds me that all of the work and changes I'm making now will continue pushing me in the right direction.

Loris last blog post..Solo Journey - Dublin

Chad @ Sentient Money · 1 year ago

I have to agree with the other commentors. This was a great series. Top 5% for this topic.

If I knew it would work out I would quit and write novels. The good thing is I can still do this with a full time job, but it's much more difficult.

Chad @ Sentient Moneys last blog post..Is Popeye Out of Spinach?

Christine · 1 year ago

Thanks everyone! I'm glad you liked it, and even if you don't, I'm always open to feedback, which this group is always so great about providing.

You know one of the things I enjoy most about writing this blog, is reading the thoughtful comments. They often make me question my own positions, add new insight or expand on the conversation.

I often have Ah-Ha! moments, like Julie's comment above about planting the seed and watching it blossom. That really resonated with me. Or like Gillian's comment sharing her experience with life changes, and realizing, "right, I have done that before too", but also realizing that it still doesn't make it easier. Or IT Pilgrim, who sounds so much like me, I have such high hopes for her.

In fact, I can't go back and change things for myself, but I hope I'm added some value to world now. And wouldn't it be amazing if someone made the leap and was happy and successful partly because what they read here, not just in the posts, but in these great comments too.

So, thanks. You guys rock.