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Simple Life Journey: September 2011

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The Pump Up (Part 2). Hmm, what else could I do to encourage his manliness and leadership position that I was trying to hand over to him? And now for the major decision I decided to hand over to him. 8220;Dan, I want you to decide where we are going to move,” I said, and this time I meant it. 8220;Are you sure? 8221; he asked me. 8220;Yes, Dan, I am sure. There is no one I would trust more.”. And his top shirt button popped open revealing just a little bit more chest hair.

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Simple Life Journey: January 2012

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He Would Say Goodbye. Beautiful rolling hills covered with vineyards framed like a picture by the windows in their living room. Sitting next to Ryan, Barb looked at us both from across the coffee table and said, “We would rather be renting a small two bedroom house.” “We want our lives back.”. And that’s exactly what they did. Ryan looked out his backyard window one last time. And as for better things, well, it was time. Was our brief crossing of lives just a coincidence?

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Simple Life Journey: December 2011

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011. There is Always More. What is it that brings fulfillment? What is it that brings inner joy and peace? Is it the stuff we own, the things we accumulate? Is it the people we love and the people that love us? What really matters in life? Here was someone in his 30’s who had accomplished all of his dreams. Dreams that should have taken much longer to achieve, and he sat before us sharing how he had realized that this wasn’t the ingredient to lasting happiness. The problem is,.

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Simple Life Journey: Cutting the Cord

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012. And so back to my story. We had traveled to three different places, considering all three as prospective places to make as final resting points for our future home. The first trip. The third trip,. Our last and final excursion was to San Luis Obispo, a quaint little college town along the California coast. It was the morning of our departure. 8220;Would you like to go to church with us? 8221; Ryan asked over a scrambled egg breakfast. Could this church have one of those guys too?

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Simple Life Journey: Real Estate Training

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Thursday, May 31, 2012. 8220;So Dad, when do you train me? 8221; I said as I eagerly jumped into the car next to him. We would carpool to work since we lived in the same house and we were going to the same office. I was in my early twenties. 8220;Oh, all in good time,” he answered me. But what he really meant to say was, “Never. I am never going to train you. You will never know what you are doing in real estate.”. We walked into the office, “Which desk do I take? I guess training would come later. 8221;...

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Simple Life Journey: His Big Plans For Me

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Thursday, May 24, 2012. His Big Plans For Me. So who is this father of mine? I have only alluded to his importance and impact upon me and my family. He plays a crucial part in this journey of mine, so I must paint a picture of him for one to understand the depths of his role. This is my family. 8220;Okay,” I said, having no idea what he was talking about. But he knew we were similar. It was so very clear to him. In me, he saw the girl version of himself. Born with an ability to sell. I remember walking h...

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Simple Life Journey: November 2011

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011. 8220;One event a week,” she said to me after she took a sip of her drink. “We will only participate in one a week.”. 8220;My word, Emily. 8221; I responded. “How could you limit yourself to only one activity a week? 8220;And I always run it by my husband,” she added. 8220;Oooo, that must pump him up,” I said excited to add that to my list of “pumping up my husband”. I paused and breathed a heavy sigh. “Gosh, Emily, sometimes I am gone three nights a week.”. I want less. ...

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Simple Life Journey: Our Third Trip

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011. San Luis Obispo, California, a beautiful city alongside the ocean. We had not seen these dear friends of ours for 15 years, but it seemed not a moment had passed between us. So much had changed, and yet nothing had changed. A few grey hairs here and there, not on my head, of course. And a few creases alongside the eyes, hiding the youth that once was. We caught up on times passed. Marriage, children, businesses. 8220;Ryan, what are your plans for the future? Maybe I needed t...

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Simple Life Journey: Rock, Paper, Scissors

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Saturday, March 17, 2012. Rock, Paper, Scissors. So what have you been doing lately, Janna? Oh a little this and a little of that.". And look what a little this and a little of that can do to you:. It all started with a little innocent game of Rock, Paper, Scissors with my husband. 8220;Dan, should we have another baby? 8221; I asked him sincerely. “The window of opportunity is closing. I feel it might be an urgent decision.”. I had a weak moment. So we played two out of the three. 8221; But by this time.