tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post1008503906900920153..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: End of Year Reflections and a Really Big ChangeKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-84652210030314410602014-01-10T18:42:40.084-08:002014-01-10T18:42:40.084-08:00Wow! What a change! Very exciting though...such ...Wow! What a change! Very exciting though...such an adventure. Will you still be in publishing? I'm looking for a publisher. I read your next post, and I, too, have seen a decline in blog posts. People are writing less often. I've been blogging for 4 years too. I just can't get into the twitter thing. Seems to self-absorbed to be letting the world know what you're doing every minute!Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-15367373521242804362014-01-09T12:23:39.820-08:002014-01-09T12:23:39.820-08:00Wishing you all success! As you know, I left the U...Wishing you all success! As you know, I left the UK for eight years but now have returned. Being an expat is a huge adventure and one I will never regret. Enjoy your dream!Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-64896294091219280032014-01-09T10:48:02.528-08:002014-01-09T10:48:02.528-08:00Wow! That is so exciting Karen!
When you make cha...Wow! That is so exciting Karen! <br />When you make changes, you go all the way...<br />I wish you the best on your adventure. I'm sure it's a bit scary for you, but how exciting!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-7829574780927342402014-01-06T05:43:39.674-08:002014-01-06T05:43:39.674-08:00How exciting! Best of luck in your new life! I kno...How exciting! Best of luck in your new life! I know you will rock it. :)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-58239831256221276422014-01-06T02:09:43.833-08:002014-01-06T02:09:43.833-08:00Oh KarenG!!! Guatemala! Oh wow!!! What a journey, ...Oh KarenG!!! Guatemala! Oh wow!!! What a journey, what adventures! How utterly fabulous! Awwwww I am totally envious! LOL! Yay and jolly good for you!! Wishing you and yours an totally fantastic and amazing 2014! Ole and all that! LOL! Oh wow!! <br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-23799226341723393242014-01-05T13:48:32.392-08:002014-01-05T13:48:32.392-08:00How exciting ! I adore change and it seems you'...How exciting ! I adore change and it seems you've been wanting change for sometime. I wish you all the best.<br />I'm in Spain at the moment and will be taking Spanish three times this week. Fun! <br /><br />Happy New Year !<br /><br />Denise Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-69935944043727281232014-01-03T10:37:46.879-08:002014-01-03T10:37:46.879-08:00Oh my gosh, that's amazing! Can't wait to ...Oh my gosh, that's amazing! Can't wait to hear about all your adventures there. ;)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-84278897347585186662014-01-01T18:12:39.906-08:002014-01-01T18:12:39.906-08:00Oh wow, how incredibly exciting! And scary. Good l...Oh wow, how incredibly exciting! And scary. Good luck to you! I hope it's everything you want it to be, and I look forward to hearing about it.<br /><br /><a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-46451652725881262652014-01-01T16:48:17.105-08:002014-01-01T16:48:17.105-08:00Wow! That's pretty exciting. Good luck with th...Wow! That's pretty exciting. Good luck with the move.<br /><br />I, too, would love to live in the south of France!<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mary Montague Sikes</a>Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-8433897035270500082014-01-01T15:05:00.072-08:002014-01-01T15:05:00.072-08:00Oh... my... goodness! How wonderful! Best of luck ...Oh... my... goodness! How wonderful! Best of luck with everything and Happy New Year!Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-6393585370882128042014-01-01T09:57:21.089-08:002014-01-01T09:57:21.089-08:00I'm in awe of your courage in making so many c...I'm in awe of your courage in making so many changes. Good luck.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-6802257060159485552014-01-01T08:40:37.806-08:002014-01-01T08:40:37.806-08:00HOW EXCITING KAREN!!!!
You are such a lucky woman...HOW EXCITING KAREN!!!!<br /><br />You are such a lucky woman. Experiencing something so cool after years of suburbia! <br /><br />And don't worry about your weight... it will come off without even trying. Food in other countries is FAR healthier than ours in the states. No additives and chemicals. Natural food. Fresh fruits, veggies, and meats with no hormones added. <br /><br />When I was in Colombia for three weeks, I lost five pounds without even trying because the food is so much more organic.<br /><br />I am so THRILLED for you new adventure. I know you are ready for this new challenge. I can't wait to hear more about it.<br /><br />PLEASE keep us posted...<br /><br />Sending you a BIG cyber hug! All the best on your new life change!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-26795953003174259482014-01-01T08:15:19.105-08:002014-01-01T08:15:19.105-08:00This is super- everything: super wonderful, super ...This is super- everything: super wonderful, super challenging, super awesome. I mean the last as awe-inspiring, because what you are doing in middle age is something younger people do with little weight. But yours is a weighty decision.<br />I wish you and Bruce deeply rewarding life changes, and much success with your permanent resort-living.<br />Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-10959156246281094752014-01-01T06:22:31.728-08:002014-01-01T06:22:31.728-08:00Exciting! delighted for you, and it just shows tha...Exciting! delighted for you, and it just shows that sometimes dreams come true, even when they seem completely out of reach. We should always put our dreams "out there", up with the stars, and let the universe decide. Not limit ourselves.<br />Learning Spanish is so exciting! 2 of my kids studied it at school, and both loved it and found it easier than French. I think it's a beautiful language, very romantic. You could always then use it to hang out in the Pyrenees (Spanish side!).<br />Happy 2014 Karen, i hope to be around blogger some more this year to read of your adventures.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-2378334390329936412014-01-01T06:12:16.954-08:002014-01-01T06:12:16.954-08:00i hope you have fun on this new adventure, and tha...i hope you have fun on this new adventure, and that you adapt quickly to your new lifestyle. :)Michelle Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747275507200268417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-3997655668184931472014-01-01T04:59:22.787-08:002014-01-01T04:59:22.787-08:00Congratulations!!!! That is so awesome. I'm en...Congratulations!!!! That is so awesome. I'm envious and so excited for you. I have that same dream, find more quietness, it is my goal for 2014. I can't wait to read and hear more about your adventures. Cheers to change, Karen!!! Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-39507465141778781652013-12-31T23:18:44.171-08:002013-12-31T23:18:44.171-08:00Moving countries is an enormous change. Language, ...Moving countries is an enormous change. Language, culture, way of life. Everything is different. I still remember it after all these years. It's challenging and exciting. Good luck! ¬MiriamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-39846477374691107262013-12-31T21:38:02.349-08:002013-12-31T21:38:02.349-08:00Wow, what a big change, Karen! I'm impressed. ...Wow, what a big change, Karen! I'm impressed. Good luck with your move. If you need help with Spanish, I'm here.<br />Have fun.Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-57243321611098753522013-12-31T20:22:08.465-08:002013-12-31T20:22:08.465-08:00I wish you much luck and happinessI wish you much luck and happinessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-10678187431308248652013-12-31T13:50:23.422-08:002013-12-31T13:50:23.422-08:00Wow! Sounds absolutely fabulous. Wishing you a smo...Wow! Sounds absolutely fabulous. Wishing you a smooth transition!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-45971601222691682412013-12-31T11:54:14.068-08:002013-12-31T11:54:14.068-08:00Wow! Just wow! A little envious, perhaps, but exce...Wow! Just wow! A little envious, perhaps, but exceedingly happy for you and your new life!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449835074461318048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-32386226556851777982013-12-31T11:27:21.102-08:002013-12-31T11:27:21.102-08:00Caren You really should come up the mountain to H...Caren You really should come up the mountain to Heber Valley and especially to the lovely town of Midway. Many writers and General Authorities have homes up here for the same reason you and Bruce are moving to Guatemala...to escape the hustle and bustle down in the Valley. I love it here...and I don't have to learn Spanish (although I wish I knew it better when I speak with a daughter-in-law from Mexico).<br />I am sure you will find Guatemala a wonderful place to live. andrejuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287414374826325849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-13544444400715281322013-12-31T11:16:27.892-08:002013-12-31T11:16:27.892-08:00This is exciting and scary and crazy : ) But the l...This is exciting and scary and crazy : ) But the little that I know about you tells me you'll shine through it all! Amazing!!Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-46868156454281771312013-12-31T10:39:56.133-08:002013-12-31T10:39:56.133-08:00Hi Karen - that is amazing and such a brilliant de...Hi Karen - that is amazing and such a brilliant decision .. it'll such a challenge, but so much fun and how lovely to be with your daughter and son-in-law helping them with their new project.<br /><br />This is one wonderful change .. and as Terri says .. I can't wait to read all about it and see your photos .. Happy Happy New Year .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-49513805727087751702013-12-31T10:30:27.014-08:002013-12-31T10:30:27.014-08:00Wow!!! I can't wait to read all about it and s...Wow!!! I can't wait to read all about it and see pictures! That is really a change!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.com