gdp's Comments

Adventures in Merriness : 2009: Reflections On A Good Year

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:47:11 +0000

@Mike Your comments make you seem bipolar. Glad I got out of there when I did.

Adventures in Merriness : Going Carless

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:29:34 +0000

It's very inconvenient, especially in a place where so few places are easily accessed through walking. Honestly, some days the hassle wins out. If I don't want to lug my stuff to the library or walk to the store I just sit around and watch tv. I hate when that happens so I try not to let those days happen often. But you are right - the determination and desire to get somewhere is what really makes it happen, not whether or not you have a car.

Adventures in Merriness : The Area Between College Student and "Responsible" Adult

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:24:49 +0000

@Oscar I don't think I failed either, nor is anyone who decides to take that same path. But when I first was living at home? Yeah, it felt like a failure. @Nate Thanks! I totally agree - the "system" is crazy and doesn't allow for any of the trouble people have deciding what they want to do and who they want to be at that time.

Adventures in Merriness : Going Carless

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:47:14 +0000

@Kepa I love bikes!!! Unfortunately all of mine are broken currently. 'Tis a shame. @Josh That comment made me laugh. Thanks for the love, and the amusment. ;)

Adventures in Merriness : 13 Days

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:46 +0000

Thanks! Yeah, you always come every couple of days to comment. It's just a random goal, something to shoot for. :) It makes me write better, or at least try to, when I know a lot of people are reading. Maple sugar candy and maple syrup are definitely two things I'm buying this weekend to take home to people. They will love it!

Adventures in Merriness : Photo: Reasons Why

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:07:47 +0000

Oops! I will post our story eventually. I know how you like that kind of thing. ;) Thank you my dear friend!

Adventures in Merriness : Photo: Reasons Why

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:01:30 +0000

Yep. Did I not tell you about that? You would like him. ;)

Adventures in Merriness : To Live On My Own

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:15:58 +0000

@merri I'm most excited about having my own cute little puppy, to be honest. That should take away some of the loneliness factor. Being alone or it being too quiet is one reason why I never have lived alone. But I feel like I should try it. I think it will be a good thing. :)

Adventures in Merriness : Photo: Stick Season

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:14:46 +0000

Thanks Jon! It's in Ludlow Vermont (I edited the caption to say it, hehe). It was a few days ago... when it's not overcast here it is GORGEOUS!

Adventures in Merriness : An Introduction To Lifestyle Design

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:14:37 +0000

@Jon Hehe, the images are rotating constantly, but I'm going to guess you liked the dirndl one. It's fun. The lifestyle I want is pretty much the one I have now, just better financed. I love the fact that I travel often and have the flexibility to take unusual opportunities. I would like to continue traveling, perhaps move abroad even, stay flexible in what I do for work and fun and work for myself as a freelance writer and blogger. Yep, that's basically the lifestyle I want. The big things at least. :)

Adventures in Merriness : An Introduction To Lifestyle Design

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:43:00 +0000

Exactly! Work sucks if you don't at least get time after to enjoy your life. Hmmm.... I've found people that seem to travel a lot have jobs they can do anywhere - they run a business, they write, build websites, or do computer work... a ton of different things really. I don't know how to answer it for you since I'm still figuring it out for myself, but you probably have some sort of skill that could be leveraged to create an income that isn't tied to a stationary full time job.

Adventures in Merriness : An Introduction To Lifestyle Design

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:49:17 +0000

@Paul Thanks! @Mike Once again, really?

Adventures in Merriness : An Introduction To Lifestyle Design

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:47:35 +0000

@Mike Hippie? Really? C'mon Mike. The point isn't to not work. I HAVE A JOB. I plan on having other jobs. I work hard. The point is to choice work that makes me happy AND allows me to go where I want and do interesting things... not just sit behind a desk 80 hours a week so I can buy a house and retire. That's just not my goal.