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wobbly
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This morning when I woke up it was 29 degrees F. The ground was covered with approximately 4" of snow which is only a foreshadow to the snows that will be here in a few weeks. Of course that snow will be all gone by the first of May, and then we get excessive amounts of rain thru the end of may. We always say in western NY that there is really only 2 seasons here, winter season and construction season.
Of course that 3 weeks of nice weather we get in late July and early August are marvelous and the greenery is beautiful only to be followed by the start of another long, cold winter.
Our hectic schedules here warrant little rest and the fast paced American way further enhances our stress of everyday life. I read one time in a wonderful book called "The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior" that "happiness does not come with expecting more, it comes when accepting less". This ticked me off when I first read it but then realized that it does not mean we should not strive for more, but it does mean we will be happier when we accept what we have today.
I have come to realize that I do not need all the 'stuff' I have and would gladly trade it all in for a bit of serenity. I find that serenity on my visits to the Dominican Republic. That is why I have asked for help on this board to help indoctrinate me and my wife on what we could expect if we embark on a life in the DR.
People seem to find it necessary to tell us how terrible it is there and how difficult it will be. We are realists and know that nothing is perfect. We have the means to live the way we feel we need to, so that is not the issue. We do not need all the things we have today. We do not need the 5 bedroom house with 4 bathrooms we presently have. We do not need the Lincoln, the PT cruiser nor the 4x4 pick-em up truck. We don't need the $100.00 dinners out or the speaking engagements I often have to deal with when our free time is so precious. We don't need the shopping trips to the city just to buy the things that will impress our peers. We need a slower more relaxed lifestyle. We are wanting to hear from some positive people that can help our transition to the DR be more comfortable.
Please do not reply with negative garbage.....heard it before. I've been in the trenches both through my previous addiction and also in military duty for my country.
Thanks, The Wobbler
Of course that 3 weeks of nice weather we get in late July and early August are marvelous and the greenery is beautiful only to be followed by the start of another long, cold winter.
Our hectic schedules here warrant little rest and the fast paced American way further enhances our stress of everyday life. I read one time in a wonderful book called "The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior" that "happiness does not come with expecting more, it comes when accepting less". This ticked me off when I first read it but then realized that it does not mean we should not strive for more, but it does mean we will be happier when we accept what we have today.
I have come to realize that I do not need all the 'stuff' I have and would gladly trade it all in for a bit of serenity. I find that serenity on my visits to the Dominican Republic. That is why I have asked for help on this board to help indoctrinate me and my wife on what we could expect if we embark on a life in the DR.
People seem to find it necessary to tell us how terrible it is there and how difficult it will be. We are realists and know that nothing is perfect. We have the means to live the way we feel we need to, so that is not the issue. We do not need all the things we have today. We do not need the 5 bedroom house with 4 bathrooms we presently have. We do not need the Lincoln, the PT cruiser nor the 4x4 pick-em up truck. We don't need the $100.00 dinners out or the speaking engagements I often have to deal with when our free time is so precious. We don't need the shopping trips to the city just to buy the things that will impress our peers. We need a slower more relaxed lifestyle. We are wanting to hear from some positive people that can help our transition to the DR be more comfortable.
Please do not reply with negative garbage.....heard it before. I've been in the trenches both through my previous addiction and also in military duty for my country.
Thanks, The Wobbler