2012--The Year of Living Outrageously, Part 1, Hawaii!!!

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This year is winding down quickly. We've taken several exciting trips: Florida for two weeks, Niagra Falls/Toronto for 2 weeks and Mexico, Belize and Guatemala for 16 days. When I look to 2012 I want it to be outrageous.

I want to stand on December 31, 2012 looking back at the year and know that I've lived to my fullest potential. I feel most alive and connected when I am traveling. So, why not travel more--like most of 2012? I presented the idea to Thomas several months ago and received a lukewarm response, which really meant no. Then approached the subject a few weeks ago, and the temperature was still tepid. Then he had a revelation and said yes! Yahoo!

Now we are at the beginning stages of planning our travel for next year. I am drawn to visit Hawaii first. I've never been there but have been reading a book which talks about Hawaii having tremendous energy centers. Thomas has spent a lot of time there windsurfing and traveling around and loves it. Sounds like a great way to start the year. We will go for 2-3 months, rent a house or apartment, and Thomas will create art and find construction work for income. Instead of traveling around the whole time, we will find a place to live and immerse ourselves in the culture and environment. I will focus more on homeschooling Mecca, working on my travel blog, and maybe find freelance writing and producing projects.

I am quite excited about next year, but then the fear comes up--mostly about money. Will we be able to support ourselves? What if we run out of money? Can we find a reasonably priced place to live? What about our house here? On and on. I started to bore myself with the endless fear-based questions. In the end, the move feels right. When I think about it, I totally light up inside. I have a deep sense of well-being that we are taken care of.

Welcome to the planning of 2012. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy sharing our experiences.

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  Test   Atlanta, GA on Dec 11, 2011 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Looking for housing outside of Honolulu   Atlanta, GA on Dec 30, 2011 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Acknowledgments!   Atlanta, GA on Dec 30, 2011 1 picture 0 comments
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  To Book or Not To Book?   Kailua, HI on Jan 20, 2012 6 pictures 5 comments
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  How Not To Spend Your First Four Days in Hawaii   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Jan 21, 2012 12 pictures 9 comments
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  They Tried To Tell Me...   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Jan 24, 2012 13 pictures 4 comments
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  3 Hours Up and Down The Mountain   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Jan 28, 2012 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Haircut Day!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Jan 28, 2012 8 pictures 4 comments
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  Pro Bowl Game!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Jan 29, 2012 14 pictures 1 comment
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  From Walmart to Waihe'e   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 1, 2012 16 pictures 6 comments
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  Classroom vs. Real Life Experience   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 5, 2012 20 pictures 3 comments
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  Home Away From Home   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 8, 2012 22 pictures 1 comment
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  Kayaking Down The Rio Grande...   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 9, 2012 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Shark Attack Movies and Snorkeling Don't Mix!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 9, 2012 3 pictures 3 comments
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  Taking Requests!!!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 10, 2012 7 pictures 7 comments
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  Did You Say You Wanted To See Pineapples?   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 14, 2012 25 pictures 2 comments
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  All Around the Island And Back   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 16, 2012 51 pictures 1 comment
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  Hula, Hula and Fire   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 20, 2012 14 pictures 3 comments
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  Surf Girl Mecca   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Feb 21, 2012 25 pictures 4 comments
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  Day 51 And Still Counting!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Mar 1, 2012 36 pictures 4 comments
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  What Does It All Mean?   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Mar 6, 2012 7 pictures 5 comments
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  Getting Older   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Mar 9, 2012 14 pictures 7 comments
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  Kick Start With Art By Thomas Keller   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Mar 12, 2012 8 pictures 4 comments
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  Cooperation Vs. Competition   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Mar 19, 2012 5 pictures 7 comments
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  Cooperation Vs. Competition, Part 2   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Mar 24, 2012 2 pictures 4 comments
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  Just Fun Stuff!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Apr 2, 2012 59 pictures 0 comments
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  Sex Education, You're Never Too Young Or Too Old   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Apr 11, 2012 4 pictures 4 comments
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  "From Here To Eternity" Beach   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Apr 19, 2012 26 pictures 5 comments
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  Whole Foods & A Town Party!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Apr 25, 2012 29 pictures 3 comments
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  An Unexpected Trip To The Doctor   Kailua Hawaii, HI on May 3, 2012 1 picture 17 comments
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  An Unexpected Trip To The Doctor, Part 2   Kailua Hawaii, HI on May 6, 2012 2 pictures 5 comments
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  So Many Sweet and Powerful Well Wishes   Kailua Hawaii, HI on May 8, 2012 1 picture 1 comment
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  An Unexpected Trip To The Doctor, Conclusion!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on May 11, 2012 1 picture 11 comments
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  Enjoying the elements of Hawaii   Kailua Hawaii, HI on May 21, 2012 37 pictures 5 comments
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  Let's Talk About Money!   Kailua Hawaii, HI on May 23, 2012 1 picture 5 comments
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  A bad day for my 6 year old   Kailua Hawaii, HI on May 28, 2012 4 pictures 2 comments
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  Kickstart With Art by Thomas Keller, #2   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Jun 1, 2012 9 pictures 3 comments
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  Where Do We Go From Here?   Kailua Hawaii, HI on Jun 7, 2012 33 pictures 4 comments
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  Our Last Days In Hawaii!!!   Atlanta, GA on Jun 23, 2012 27 pictures 5 comments
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  7 Days From Honolulu to Atlanta!!!   Atlanta, GA on Jul 2, 2012 21 pictures 1 comment
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  A BIG Thank You!   Atlanta, GA on Jul 2, 2012 38 pictures 1 comment