We are all watching the news, and listening to the media regarding differing opinions of the housing market. It is about time we all start making our own news. I do this every day! I live and work on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. My life is the best it can be because I make it so everyday. I escaped the American Dream and what it really comes down to is it's all about what makes US happy.
I couldn't be happier now! I live in paradise with my husband who decided he had had enough of the corporate world as well. We sold everything we owned and made the BIG MOVE. In other words, seeking our NEW LIFE! "The Adventure" as my dad calls it! We live a much slower pace now and work towards our retirement here! Yes, we still work and love being on Island Time! We meet so many tourists that say they would love to do what we are doing, but just can't get there.
I will take this time to tell you, it's time YOU GET THERE! It's time to control your own sails and not let the wind blow you wherever it may! Take this time to write down what is important to you, where you want to be in 3, 5 and 10 years. That is the most difficult thing, but you must do it! A life long goal is nothing unless you share it with the one you love and you live life to the fullest. Swim with the sharks! Learn something new! It is NEVER too late. Dream the Dream and then make it reality!
Step 1:
Share your Dream with your loved one and explore your options of living somewhere different!
Step 2:
Put it on paper. Plan, Budget, Determine your Big Why for doing this!
Base your budget on figures based on demographics on the cost of living for your new destination. My cost of living is higher on an island... just make sure you can live on a budget!
(Advice: Don't tell people you are thinking about this, until you have done your research) They will try to talk you out of it. I believe they do this, because they don't want to see you leave and they are too scared to take a Leap of Faith and Live their Dreams!
How many people have you talked to lately that can sayI am living MY DREAMS! Call me, I will tell you I AM and how I got here!
Step 3:
Take your next vacation to a place you love and ultimately could see yourself living there. Talk to everyone (the locals, the tourists, the business owners).
Step 4:
Escape the American Dream! Live Life, Love your Life and do something you have always dreamt of. Don't wait, tomorrow could be too late. We never know how long we are here for. Trust me, my son-in-law served in the Army in Baghdad and was wounded there and I ultimately realized that we never really know how long we have! I am so thankful he is ok, and he is going to make me a grandmother again next month. Let's live life one day at a time and tell the people we love that we love them!
Step 5:
Do it!
Until we blog again,
Kelli.....
PS: Tomorrow I am going to take a nice stroll down the beach, collect a few stones for a hot rock massage later in the day after hanging at the pool collecting a few rays of sunshine. (It is typically 85 degrees every single day) including Winter. Then I may go for a snorkle, dive or sail on my yacht.
Live like there is no tomorrow!
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