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I have really changed

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The longer that I am done here the more I realized I've changed ...

 

For 2 years I have been flying back and forth from the Lower 48 to Alaska, and I wasn't really effected by the change.

But now after spending 5 months in Alaska I have noticed a big change in everything I do and the way I look at certain things. Life in general and the fastlane of everyday life.

I am so relaxed about everything, chilled, content and many things just don't bother me like before.

Even though I will be working for a while in California, I know I have found a new place in my life that I want to call home, and that would be Alaska.

And as I get older when I'm retired and the cold of Alaska bothers me, I will stay in the Philippines, Myanmar or a warmer state in the Lower 48 and spend around 7 months out of the year in AK ;o)

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Robert "Vegas Bob" Swetz  

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Comments(17)

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Alaska has turned me into a new person ..

May 25, 2016 11:59 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I knew it would...I was real relaxed just on my two week trip a few years ago

May 25, 2016 12:40 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

That change comes through in your posts and pics, VB. It looks so serene and such a relaxed life style...suits you well.

 

May 25, 2016 01:19 PM
Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

Glad to hear that you will be a snowbird though Vegas Bob! It is beautiful there, but I can't live any further north than I do now. 

It is neat that you have embraced the mellowness.

May 25, 2016 02:14 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello William ...

You having been there you know what I'm talking about!

May 25, 2016 02:54 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Diana ...

Thanks for stopping by and you are right!

May 25, 2016 02:58 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning VB.  Me and cold weather just don't get along.  If I could I would even move further south.  Where I never have to contend with snow or any temps under 50.  That would be nice. 

May 25, 2016 08:58 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Bob,

No matter where we are; we always want to go home.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

May 25, 2016 09:52 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Sounds like you have such a great plan in place, I am happy for you my friend!  I enjoy hearing about others doing well and doing what they enjoy!

May 26, 2016 02:08 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Libby ...

Thanks for stopping by and I was kind of a snow bird growing up!

May 27, 2016 12:38 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello James ...

Not me I find the cooler weather to kind of refreshing!

May 27, 2016 12:39 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Raymond and how right you are!

May 27, 2016 12:39 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Brian ...

Thanks my friend and have a great weekend!

May 27, 2016 12:40 AM
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Hi Bob, I've seen that happen to others I know that spent extended time in Alaska. It's a special place that leaves it's mark on peoples lives, but it's not for everyone, especially in the colder months. 

May 30, 2016 05:08 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Dan ...

Thanks for stopping by and always remember, we can always fly south in the winter months!

May 30, 2016 05:17 AM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Hello Robert Vegas Bob Swetz ! It is so true... Alaska has a way of turning your life around in a peaceful way. Once you have lived here for very long it is hard to go back to the rat race...it changes the way you think about things...  Alaska is a beautiful place to call home....

May 31, 2016 06:42 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

I totally agree and I believe if it was easier for people to visit Alaska the state would turn into a rat race like areas of the lower 48!

Jun 01, 2016 10:25 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Debra ...

When I first came to Alaska in 2001 I talked about it's beauty for over one year, and then when I would meet someone years later that had been to AK all the memories would come back.

The last 5 months I spent from Nov. 2015 to May 2016 really changed me. I didn't really notice until I went back down and was relaxed about everything. Even after 2 weeks down in the Lower 48 I find myself to be more relaxed.

Jun 01, 2016 10:30 AM