tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post876935944357699118..comments2023-11-04T04:33:57.061-07:00Comments on Family world travel and volunteering: Why We Left SuburbiaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-80651966632429370342011-02-06T15:15:54.533-08:002011-02-06T15:15:54.533-08:00Hi Jennifer,
I haven't heard of that book but ...Hi Jennifer,<br />I haven't heard of that book but I will look for it. Thanks for stopping by.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-70728572287611873372011-02-05T15:43:28.585-08:002011-02-05T15:43:28.585-08:00Hi Jason - I am so glad you will be writing about ...Hi Jason - I am so glad you will be writing about how you came pursued your "suburban stimulus package." I hope it will inspire others as well!<br /><br />Today, I finished reading "Half the Sky." I was thinking of you as I read the book and wondered if you have read it? I'd love to hear/read your thoughts, especially given your work in Peru. I wish the book also highlighted South/Central America.Jennifer @ OrangePolkaDothttp://www.orangepolkadot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-62210831239101580172011-02-05T11:52:41.826-08:002011-02-05T11:52:41.826-08:00Hi Andrea,
Hopefully, the kids will be better off....Hi Andrea,<br />Hopefully, the kids will be better off. Thanks for stopping by.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-57416197304947565002011-02-05T11:51:45.673-08:002011-02-05T11:51:45.673-08:00Hey NVR Guys-
Thanks for your supportive words. I...Hey NVR Guys-<br />Thanks for your supportive words. I like the way you've framed the discussion between internal and external sources. It makes sense.<br />Thanks for commenting.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-26529762514522980872011-02-04T19:18:53.188-08:002011-02-04T19:18:53.188-08:00Really enjoyed your metaphors! Your children will ...Really enjoyed your metaphors! Your children will be better off for your choices...look forward to reading more about this grand adventure!Andreahttp://inspiringtravellers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-80941331720432398812011-02-04T11:06:11.979-08:002011-02-04T11:06:11.979-08:00Excellent post Jason. I think you tap into somethi...Excellent post Jason. I think you tap into something important here. Many people are waiting for external sources – the government, a new job, approval of friends/ family – to make things better in their lives. These external forces, while valuable in some respects, do not dictate happiness or fulfillment. <br /><br />I love that you guys saw an opportunity in a time when most people are focused on what is not working.<br /><br />Kudos to you.the NVR Guyshttp://www.novacationrequired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-45033476227490954542011-02-04T07:00:40.062-08:002011-02-04T07:00:40.062-08:00Thanks Marly,
It's funny that you should choos...Thanks Marly,<br />It's funny that you should choose a financial metaphor to frame our decision because that's how my wife and I looked at it...as in, we can't afford NOT to do this.<br />Thanks for commenting.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-76279203045384244182011-02-04T06:59:11.332-08:002011-02-04T06:59:11.332-08:00Hi Dr. Tom,
I remember your year in the tropics. ...Hi Dr. Tom,<br />I remember your year in the tropics. The 24/7 family time can be challenging...but then again...you are still married so something went right.<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-72304094982454020552011-02-04T06:57:28.909-08:002011-02-04T06:57:28.909-08:00Thanks Jade and Jim.
Sophie: Here's what happ...Thanks Jade and Jim.<br /><br />Sophie: Here's what happened to the dog:<br />http://alpaca-suitcase.blogspot.com/2009/07/11-10-reasons-your-family-shouldnt-take.html<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-40061338780545604712011-02-04T04:56:39.664-08:002011-02-04T04:56:39.664-08:00What a bold move! We learned in finance that the h...What a bold move! We learned in finance that the higher the risk of the investment the greater the potential for return. You took a huge risk leaving all the "comforts" of suburbia and now you're experiencing these wonderful returns. And think how close your family is too. I love it! I'm so glad I get to follow along via your blog!Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786708999592989786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-64554879463769950862011-02-04T04:13:29.371-08:002011-02-04T04:13:29.371-08:00I say bravo! My family and I lived in Costa Rica ...I say bravo! My family and I lived in Costa Rica for a year when our children were young. It was a life-changing year for all of us, and I don't regret it at all. The year had many challenges living in a remote mountaintop village with little money and no car, but it was great overall.lifeatdrtomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303447463058689011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-25337007034569717002011-02-04T02:19:55.001-08:002011-02-04T02:19:55.001-08:00Sounds like your family made a good decision; inva...Sounds like your family made a good decision; invaluable to your children, I think. Curious about the dog, though! That must have been hard.Sophiehttp://www.sophiesworld.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-31221288310239623462011-02-04T01:26:57.526-08:002011-02-04T01:26:57.526-08:00Wow this is going to be one interesting story.Wow this is going to be one interesting story.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-65222977954589941502011-02-03T22:57:26.510-08:002011-02-03T22:57:26.510-08:00that picture is adorable. Can't wait to read ...that picture is adorable. Can't wait to read all the ins and outs of how your family made this happen.jadehttp://vagabond3.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-34599821169778928962011-02-03T09:35:43.439-08:002011-02-03T09:35:43.439-08:00Thanks, Ryan.
It has been very worthwhile, to say ...Thanks, Ryan.<br />It has been very worthwhile, to say the least. Thanks for checking in.<br />JasonJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502288785571912221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251307621040521480.post-69661531475100787382011-02-02T22:04:24.488-08:002011-02-02T22:04:24.488-08:00"There are swift and decisive actions in the ..."There are swift and decisive actions in the Stimulus Package to reinvigorate a stale economy, but none to reinvigorate the day-in, day-out staleness of suburban life...." <br /><br />Here here Jason. Very well put in three sentences. In my opinion, you are spot-on with your decision to get out of the suburban family life and do something a thousand times better for you and your family.<br /><br />RyanRyanhttp://ryanthepilot.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com