Comments on: Drive fast, and take lots of chances

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:28:00 +0000

Thank you so much, everyone, for all your amazing and supportive comments. I can’t keep up with responding to each one individually, but they all mean so much to me. Thank you! ♥ ♥ ♥

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:00 +0000

Thank you for haring Melissa! What a story, and so similar to my own. Kismet is a fantastic word. Best of luck to you!

By: Kelly H.

Kelly H. — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:41:00 +0000

Ohmygoodness…you did it! Wow. I can just FEEL those emotions. It will help immensely to have family nearby…to help dissipate some of the fear. Congrats and good luck! I hope I have the courage to do the same sometime soon…

By: Allie M.

Allie M. — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:09:00 +0000

It’s wonderful having this window into your world, Sayward. Your perspective and good humor as you navigate these exciting and unknown waters is an inspiration to me. All my love to you and your wee tribe!

By: skeptk_vegan

skeptk_vegan — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:36:00 +0000

Such a perfect post for representing the bittersweet feelings of a move. My boyfriend and I just this weekend decided to ditch our five year plan, and are moving out of Alaska to Colorado in approximately 5 months. Definitely understand your no dogs allowed dilemma (including ridiculous rules on restricted breeds!), also currently holding out on a “too good to be true” little 2 bedroom house with a yard! Congratulations on your place, complete with the always appreciated vitamix placement!

By: Bianca-Vegan Crunk

Bianca-Vegan Crunk — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:21:00 +0000

Change is scary, but isn’t it always amazing when you stumble onto better things? Like that perfect house with the perfect Vitamix location? Almost as if destiny were saying, “Hey change sucks, but this is how things were meant to be. And they’re only going to get better.”

By: Christy

Christy — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:48:00 +0000

I started reading your blog right around when you stopped writing it. I looked back through and read your journey and saw how it paralleled mine in so many ways. The first post I read I thought ” I bet she lives in Portland too” and sure enough you did. Now just as I am packing my belongings and preparing to leave Portland in search of sunshine, after 5 years, I see that you too have done the same thing! Keep writing this time, reading your blog is like having a friend that always seems to know what i’m going through.

By: The Cookie Fairy

The Cookie Fairy — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:06:00 +0000

Sayward, this post made me so happy for you! I’m glad you finally got a bit lucky. Looking forward to the next instalment.

By: Rachel Jacobs

Rachel Jacobs — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:41:00 +0000

I love Jo’s advice to you. What a whirlwind of emotions for you to experience. I am so looking forward to November, especially now that you did indeed make it back to your dream city Santa Barbara!

By: Monika {windycityvegan}

Monika {windycityvegan} — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:01:00 +0000

Aaaah, you’re making me miss Santa Barbara! Also, tangerine tree – not in a pot, not in your house, but in your back yard! Lady, it sounds like you and Waits found the perfect spot to start this adventure (or maybe it found you?).

Other than that, all I can say is that your post is making me experience all over again what it felt like when I left Chicago. I know this post is about you – but it really resonates with me.

And of course, the way that you and Damian are handling this transition is pretty fucking amazing. When my first husband and I divorced, it was quite the opposite . . . but then again, sometimes *not* staying friends is the best course of action. :)