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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 March 12th, 2023

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I always dreamed of a living a self sufficient life (not 100 % but as much as possible), meaning doing practically everything by myself, food, things I need in the household etc. For many years this did not seem to be possible because of work but now I became very close to it and grateful that I am living my dream.


What have you always wanted to try? Is there a dream that you’ve always wanted to chase?

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User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP March 12th, 2023

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User Profile: Lauren63
Lauren63 March 13th, 2023

I have always wanted to try yoga. I never got around to it. But recently, as I have gotten older, I said to myself, “if not now, when?”. So I signed up that day, and I love it!

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings March 13th, 2023

@Lauren63 I love yoga also and also do the yoga online as well on youtube.

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User Profile: purpleTree4652
purpleTree4652 March 13th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

God bless you, Peace. I'm so glad for you living a large part being self-sufficient. :) It's so important to be self-sufficient. Is that a pic of your bike?

I've always wanted to be a singer. I chased it a little, but have chosen other paths that are reasonable and level headed. Hence working toward being a research librarian. Now that is my goal. One last dream I want to try is living in Hawaii or Australia. Little by little I am gathering information on doing so after (and if) I graduate as a librarian. I want to live the rest of my life in paradise, living my dream.

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amiablePeace77 OP March 13th, 2023

@purpleTree4652

I hope your dream comes true and that you can work as a librarian in Australia or Hawaii! I heard that they have amazing beaches!

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User Profile: WharfRat
WharfRat March 13th, 2023

What have you always wanted to try? Is there a dream that you’ve always wanted to chase?

I want to travel, but I'm too scared to travel more than about 20 miles from home (and there's nothing around here to see). I also can't afford it.

I want to write, but my mind is always in too much of a whirlwind to do it.



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User Profile: purpleTree4652
purpleTree4652 March 13th, 2023

@WharfRat

Hi, Rat,

I hope you get to do that traveling and writing some day. I'll be pulling for you. :)

--tree

User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 March 13th, 2023

@WharfRat

Super cool dream!!

In regards to travel. Cost, many travels can be booked Year +. So can have payment plan set up to minimize the initial cost pain. Makes in manageable.

Now writing. hehehe

Structure!
Whirlwind is awesome to write with!!
Document it all and then can go back and put in order and or break it up for other portions.
Additionally, that is also what an editor is for :)

User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 OP March 13th, 2023

@WharfRat

Hopefully one day you will be able to follow your dream. I love watching videos/documentaries about other countries, some of them make me feel as if I was almost there! It can be like a minivacation, very relaxing and also helps the mind to calm.

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goodSpruce3041 March 13th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

I always wanted to make a living with my talent. I got a lot of encouragement. But...you remember that Joni Mitchell song "Both Sides Now"? It has a lyric: "So many things I could have done, but clouds got in my way".

That's me. Too many clouds. Now it's too late.

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amiablePeace77 OP March 13th, 2023

@goodSpruce3041

I hope you can still use your talent in some ways, maybe by helping or teaching others. May I ask what talent you are talking about?

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wonder4031 March 13th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

Thats so beautiful

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amiablePeace77 OP March 13th, 2023

@wonder4031

Thank you.

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User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 March 13th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

As I draw closer to retirement and KNOWING (which breaks my heart) will be alone when I do retire (age difference).
I perceive I will be selling everything and moving to another country such as Lisbon, Portugal.
Why there?
1. Cost. It is perceived that the cost of living would be around 1500 a month.
2. Style - From what i have read, it is a place where you don't need a car.
3. Safety - People like me. Need to be aware of the surroundings.

OK, so what does this mean?
For me, it is a bungalow with my dog. Wake and walk my dog to the local Maw & Paw coffee shop. Sit on patio of the coffee shop drinking a cup of coffee and my dog laying on my feet (Dog seem to enjoy touch you all the time.) while reading the local paper as to what is going on today.
Finish my cup wave to the locals as we leave. On the way home stroll through the local stands, because I need food for the day. pick up a few cold cuts for lunch and something for dinner.

Rinse and repeat for the next day.

Simple, not complex. Highest stress would be Shop out of coffee, local stand no cold cuts or bread.
Worst stress EVER, puppy poops on the street and I need to clean it up!!

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings March 13th, 2023

@Barltik2065 it sounds like you are doing your research. Before moving there is another type of research that may help you be sure you will like it there. Vacation there for a week or two if possible.

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Barltik2065 March 13th, 2023

@soulsings

What I will probably do is put my house up for rent.
Then get a backpack and live out it for a while as I move around. Looking for that place / area where I can reflect.

I guess I would need a place where if I wanted to lay in the bed with my dog and cry for a day. I wouldn't disturb anyone.
Wouldn't be bad to have small porch to sit in with my dog (petting him) as I watch the people go on with their lives.

Most definitely will not be buying anything for a long while.

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings March 13th, 2023

@Barltik2065 sounds like you have a plan.

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Barltik2065 March 13th, 2023

@soulsings

Thank you

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User Profile: adventurousBranch3786
adventurousBranch3786 March 13th, 2023

@Barltik2065 I know someone who has been to Portugal and they said it was beautiful.

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Barltik2065 March 13th, 2023

@adventurousBranch3786

OHHH Yes :)

Food and Wine, social, are their specialties.
Am looking around Lisbon. Outskirts.
BUT not to far because then it would require me to have transportation beyond my two feet.

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User Profile: UberRuminator
UberRuminator March 15th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

I never really had any lofty dreams. I just try to get through each day.

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amiablePeace77 OP March 15th, 2023

@UberRuminator

I hope that you're getting as well as possible for you through your days and find joy despite all the challenges. 💙

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UberRuminator March 16th, 2023

@amiablePeace77

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