tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post3437591875689178504..comments2023-03-28T07:32:20.785-07:00Comments on Time Out For Me ~ now from the beach: Well...it's official...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606670867237509659noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-4738448900561897862007-12-05T18:54:00.000-08:002007-12-05T18:54:00.000-08:00Speaking from experience, I think you should go fo...Speaking from experience, I think you should go for it jen. When Mike and I came out here to live, I was excited and petrified at the same time. We did as you have done, and wrote out all our pros and cons and JUST like your list, the pros by far outweighed the cons. And what an amazing life we have now and what wonderful friends we have made.<BR/>The kids are young enough to adapt and will grow so much from this experience. You will grow closer as a family too, I am sure.<BR/>If anyone can do this, you can jen. Your friends al love you and will miss you but we will all be here when you return, eager to hear all about your adventure.<BR/>I know you will worry about your parents , as i do too. But anything could happen at any time...we all know that and you could just be around the corner. You just have to have faith that they will be ok and remember that the world is a small place now and you can get anywhere fast if you need to. <BR/>Grab this amazing life chance in one hand and your family in the other.....and go for it.<BR/>Love you,<BR/>Karen xKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170489558303298140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-67798652644132112482007-12-03T07:36:00.000-08:002007-12-03T07:36:00.000-08:00Jen, what a great oppurtunity! New things are alw...Jen, what a great oppurtunity! New things are always scary, but the rewards are always great. I once read a quote that said <BR/>Great Love and Great Achievements involve Great Risk. <BR/>Take the Risk and Run with it!<BR/><BR/>LauraBrent Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18113032203121140580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-5692627356485400472007-12-01T07:25:00.000-08:002007-12-01T07:25:00.000-08:00I spent a couple of months in Japan and loved it. ...I spent a couple of months in Japan and loved it. I'd never really thought about going until the opportunity came up, but it was very interesting.and I'm so glad I went. I stopped in Korea and Hong Kong on the way, which were both fun shopping places. I think spending time in other cultures is a great educational experience that you just can't get any other way. When I was there, a lot of Americans did modeling and were in movies & tv shows (I even did some). They love having kids especially, and at least then, it was really good money. Alos, there are lots of opportunities to teach English, anything from casual gatherings to a more formal class. I did a little of that, too. It was fun. I'd say go. It's an opportiunity of a lifetime.kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670561383178411080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-18244856144713166842007-11-30T15:21:00.000-08:002007-11-30T15:21:00.000-08:00How exciting! I think you should totally do it. I ...How exciting! I think you should totally do it. I can understand the hesitation since I am so easily put-off by change. But every time I've put myself into a not-so-familiar situation, I've been so glad in the end. The experience is so great and you learn so so much. And so fun for your kids!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469995281704190260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-33517143020378233422007-11-30T13:40:00.000-08:002007-11-30T13:40:00.000-08:00I would do it! Who know when you'll ever have the ...I would do it! Who know when you'll ever have the opportunity to do that again? Besides...i'm sure you'll have people knocking your door down wanting to come visit!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15516595360423734909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-52046289914839877502007-11-29T18:01:00.000-08:002007-11-29T18:01:00.000-08:00There's a chance that I might be moving to Japan t...There's a chance that I might be moving to Japan too. Maybe we can be Japanese crafting friends together!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744393969916248418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-41771392263999656162007-11-28T11:53:00.000-08:002007-11-28T11:53:00.000-08:00Jen,I have never regretted any time I have spent l...Jen,<BR/><BR/>I have never regretted any time I have spent living in foreign countries. Two years will pass whether you live in Japan or live in Tracy, think of what an adventure it will be. Think of all the new friends you'll make and the interesting things you'll get to see and do. Your friends and family will always be here waiting when you return.Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188414700756229362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-33060279196649209102007-11-28T11:38:00.000-08:002007-11-28T11:38:00.000-08:00Jen! Wow, what a huge life decision. It seems like...Jen! Wow, what a huge life decision. It seems like there are a lot of great things on the pro side... and, you could learn Japanese! You guys will make the best decision for your family, I am sure. We love you guys!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06107874472168573211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-90900763887368941632007-11-28T11:22:00.000-08:002007-11-28T11:22:00.000-08:00Yeah you will miss us, and yeah you will be missed...Yeah you will miss us, and yeah you will be missed, but it sounds like so much fun! You would do it if M. was going to be a mission president, right? Plus, I must say, considering the situation you would be in, your family would grow so much closer because you would have to learn how to rely on each other.browneyedjessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15848678017925590179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-66696685998697943532007-11-28T10:59:00.000-08:002007-11-28T10:59:00.000-08:00go for it!go for it!Liz R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09510304253665127214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-14647031884493406882007-11-28T10:03:00.000-08:002007-11-28T10:03:00.000-08:00I would be really sad if you left of course, but I...I would be really sad if you left of course, but I think it would be an awesome opportunity that you would never forget.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13356089277084384742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887292868619783862.post-90136265331630296222007-11-28T09:25:00.000-08:002007-11-28T09:25:00.000-08:00Two words...poncho people. Take a chance! I know i...Two words...poncho people. Take a chance! I know it is tough, but you are tougher! Love ya!tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089105047115114848noreply@blogger.com