tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post5811478202824077636..comments2024-03-24T00:15:57.494-07:00Comments on Discover. . .: FOOLISH OR FEARLESS by Alison HendersonBrenda Whitesidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-52980874541406735672013-11-08T18:36:53.863-07:002013-11-08T18:36:53.863-07:00Kudos, Alison, for all the changes. I made 2 simil...Kudos, Alison, for all the changes. I made 2 similar changes only separated by 5 yrs. I, too, had a job that devolve. I had to stick with it since it had health benefits. As soon as I was close to Medicare & we could afford COBRA, I quit. Best thing I did. Our move was 2 months ago. Not anywhere as far as yours (only 120 miles) but definitely great as now we can see our grandkids more often. I think you've been very fearless. Best wishes.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-50057573899607201982013-11-08T13:06:31.015-07:002013-11-08T13:06:31.015-07:00Thanks, LaVerne! I'm not surprised that your s...Thanks, LaVerne! I'm not surprised that your surroundings stimulate your creative juices - it's gorgeous there. I find Carmel does the same for me.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-80560708292751682212013-11-08T12:54:44.571-07:002013-11-08T12:54:44.571-07:00Oh, you're definitely fearless in my book, Ali...Oh, you're definitely fearless in my book, Alison! The bravest thing we've ever done was also a move from the North Island of NZ to the South Island. Our son was only two at the time, and we left everyone and everything we knew for a job opportunity for my hubby. The pay drop was drastic as we'd moved from the big city of Auckland to the smaller but beautiful city of Nelson. But it was the best move ever! We're surrounded by natural beauty with beaches, national parks and mountains all within a few minutes drive - and they even did some filming of the Hobbit here. I feel my creative side woke up when we decided after a couple of years that this is home. Having said that - we were in our late twenties, so our move wasn't nearly as brave as yours!<br /><br />By the way - I've seen some of your cover art and think you are fabulous! You've definitely made the right move for you. :)LaVerne Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418742073687153863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-65270637780695144662013-11-08T11:40:03.323-07:002013-11-08T11:40:03.323-07:00Sometimes things fall in place just when you need ...Sometimes things fall in place just when you need them, Naomi. Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-52466599912109809402013-11-08T10:59:35.234-07:002013-11-08T10:59:35.234-07:00Kudos to you for choosing such drastic changes, Al...Kudos to you for choosing such drastic changes, Alison! <br /><br />I'll have to admit that most of the drastic changes in my last year were forced upon me. If I'd had the courage, I'd have moved house much sooner, but then again, I didn't have the means that came along just in time to help me transition when it became unavoidable. Naomi Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623826203832995799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-24308944644271566612013-11-08T10:16:02.497-07:002013-11-08T10:16:02.497-07:00Then I hope it turns out perfect for you. Wouldn&#...Then I hope it turns out perfect for you. Wouldn't want to be blamed otherwise. LOLBrenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-35214118477770132342013-11-08T09:53:30.972-07:002013-11-08T09:53:30.972-07:00Thanks, Brenda. Your adventure inspired me to make...Thanks, Brenda. Your adventure inspired me to make the leap.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-73956759462725347492013-11-08T09:52:31.675-07:002013-11-08T09:52:31.675-07:00You're right, Jannine. The sheer beauty of the...You're right, Jannine. The sheer beauty of the place refills my well every day.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-31259817316183782222013-11-08T09:51:31.723-07:002013-11-08T09:51:31.723-07:00Wow, your move was even more challenging than ours...Wow, your move was even more challenging than ours, Calisa! Our daughter had lived in Chicago for 8 years before we moved. I'm not sure I couldl have done it otherwise.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-29104374893625486552013-11-08T08:57:38.823-07:002013-11-08T08:57:38.823-07:00I have to vote for fearless not foolish. Great pos...I have to vote for fearless not foolish. Great post, Alison!Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-66307254436732471752013-11-08T08:25:53.569-07:002013-11-08T08:25:53.569-07:00I can't imagine that a move to Carmel won'...I can't imagine that a move to Carmel won't have a positive end, despite the headaches you're dealing with now. It is such a beautiful place. Soon, you'll be able to kick back and just enjoy!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-8554019225667220712013-11-08T06:31:42.131-07:002013-11-08T06:31:42.131-07:00I know the feeling of uprooting and big changes, A...I know the feeling of uprooting and big changes, Alison. After 20 years my husband and I decided to return to my home state Oklahoma in 2007. We'd lived in Modesto, California since Feb 87, raised our three daughters (one from birth) and hubby working his way up in a prosperous construction company. We left it all and our three girls, two with husbands and one with a baby, moved with us. Youngest wanted to graduate hs with her cousin here so we let her move out ahead of us. I think in some ways that was the biggest challenge for me. Empty nesting for six months before the move. On top of that I finally sold my first book three years after getting to OK. But it was a good move for us. I hope yours is too.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.com