Comments for Sailing, Simplicity, and the Pursuit of Happiness http://sailingsimplicity.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:45:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on Time to Revive by Merry O http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4742 Merry O Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:48:26 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4742 Here, here, Douglas! I like the point about how a person's words can have a further reaching impact than is imagined. I have told Teresa that this blog has inspired me ("just a girl") to be a liveaboard, but far beyond that--to be less fearful. Over the past year & a half as I've followed T's journey & had my own adventures, I've peeled away layers...to return to myself. This is the 9yr old kid I was--tearing around outdoors, barefoot everywhere! My dad said teaching was like dropping a bit of water in a pond; you could watch the ripples spread out around you. That'll be true of your time teaching again in a school, but it is also true on your continued blog posts, because you've got the teacher's heart. Its the drive to inspire others & share knowledge. Keep it up because we'll be here awaiting the next post! :) PS. May I make the suggestion of (when you get situated) sharing pics of your newest tiny space within the boy's dorms? Us "simplicity" loving readers will enjoy seeing what life on Daphne has taught you/how its transformed your efficiency of space on land. Also, people dreaming of transitioning to sea would enjoy learning how to minimalize now (both physically & mentally prepare) in preparation of living aboard & gauging whether the life is for them. Here, here, Douglas! I like the point about how a person’s words can have a further reaching impact than is imagined. I have told Teresa that this blog has inspired me (”just a girl”) to be a liveaboard, but far beyond that–to be less fearful. Over the past year & a half as I’ve followed T’s journey & had my own adventures, I’ve peeled away layers…to return to myself. This is the 9yr old kid I was–tearing around outdoors, barefoot everywhere!

My dad said teaching was like dropping a bit of water in a pond; you could watch the ripples spread out around you. That’ll be true of your time teaching again in a school, but it is also true on your continued blog posts, because you’ve got the teacher’s heart. Its the drive to inspire others & share knowledge. Keep it up because we’ll be here awaiting the next post! :)

PS. May I make the suggestion of (when you get situated) sharing pics of your newest tiny space within the boy’s dorms? Us “simplicity” loving readers will enjoy seeing what life on Daphne has taught you/how its transformed your efficiency of space on land. Also, people dreaming of transitioning to sea would enjoy learning how to minimalize now (both physically & mentally prepare) in preparation of living aboard & gauging whether the life is for them.

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Teresa http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4738 Teresa Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:30:28 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4738 Douglas, Joy dishsoap is nice in salt water because its gentle on the environment and also lathers in salt water. If you can make a soap that smells like pepermint, I'll try it! Douglas,
Joy dishsoap is nice in salt water because its gentle on the environment and also lathers in salt water. If you can make a soap that smells like pepermint, I’ll try it!

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Douglas http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4735 Douglas Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:12:32 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4735 Hi Teresa, I usually follow your blog and post things on your facebook, but just wanted to mention one thing here. If you ever doubt the effect you can have on others, even little comments, remember this. You once made a comment about using the wrong soap in saltwater. That comment led me to find out the difference between freshwater and saltwater soaps. That led me to wondering how difficult it would be making homemade soaps. That has now led me to trying to develop a skill in making scented saltwater soaps at home. Only problem I have now is testing them out since I live in the Ohio Vally about 600 miles from natural salt water. Taking suggestions for what would be the best scents to use onboard boats. And Teresa can suffer as the first test subject :) Hi Teresa,
I usually follow your blog and post things on your facebook, but just wanted to mention one thing here. If you ever doubt the effect you can have on others, even little comments, remember this. You once made a comment about using the wrong soap in saltwater. That comment led me to find out the difference between freshwater and saltwater soaps. That led me to wondering how difficult it would be making homemade soaps. That has now led me to trying to develop a skill in making scented saltwater soaps at home. Only problem I have now is testing them out since I live in the Ohio Vally about 600 miles from natural salt water. Taking suggestions for what would be the best scents to use onboard boats. And Teresa can suffer as the first test subject :)

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Bob http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4734 Bob Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:24:49 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4734 Teresa, Teaching for a year or two isn't ditching the dream but just taking more with you. I taught on the Outer Banks of NC for a couple of years and for the first little while lived on the boat. It was great. I'd work during the day and hop on the boat in the afternoon. Some days, I'd pick up Fowler O'Neal, one of the older citizens who would hop aboard and we'd go for a sail. Sometimes, I'd sit in the cockpit and drink an afternoon coffee or tea and write or read. Showers were in the outdoor shower at the docks and food was aboard or at someone's house in the village. It was a great existence and had meaning too. The kids in the school were great but many hadn't taken time to explore their world on the island. It was very much akin to Pat Conroy's "The Water is Wide" but in a more realistic way. Much less glorified and more appreciative of every day. I received from them, much more than I brought but can now take that with me to other places. Take care and enjoy the year. Bob B. Bio/Chem Teacher (29th year) Teresa,
Teaching for a year or two isn’t ditching the dream but just taking more with you. I taught on the Outer Banks of NC for a couple of years and for the first little while lived on the boat. It was great. I’d work during the day and hop on the boat in the afternoon. Some days, I’d pick up Fowler O’Neal, one of the older citizens who would hop aboard and we’d go for a sail. Sometimes, I’d sit in the cockpit and drink an afternoon coffee or tea and write or read. Showers were in the outdoor shower at the docks and food was aboard or at someone’s house in the village. It was a great existence and had meaning too. The kids in the school were great but many hadn’t taken time to explore their world on the island. It was very much akin to Pat Conroy’s “The Water is Wide” but in a more realistic way. Much less glorified and more appreciative of every day. I received from them, much more than I brought but can now take that with me to other places.
Take care and enjoy the year.

Bob B.
Bio/Chem Teacher (29th year)

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Teresa http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4731 Teresa Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:12:33 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4731 Mom, You can see some of Laura's art on her blog Forest and Fin (http://www.forestandfin.com/) Teresa Mom, You can see some of Laura’s art on her blog Forest and Fin (http://www.forestandfin.com/)
Teresa

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Rick Patton http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4728 Rick Patton Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:20:40 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4728 A time to revive or a time to reflect? T, your going to be an inspration to the boys at that school. I still remember Ms Kim Roots, creative writing, She filled my head with wonder and gave me the desire to see what was out there. I've had a good life and I hope Kim Roots has too. The only thing she didn't do was give me the power to spell!!! I'm sure that the time you give to these young people will not be forgotten by most. Hell I'm 58 and I won't forget. Press on with Pride. Rick A time to revive or a time to reflect? T, your going to be an inspration to the boys at that school. I still remember Ms Kim Roots, creative writing, She filled my head with wonder and gave me the desire to see what was out there. I’ve had a good life and I hope Kim Roots has too. The only thing she didn’t do was give me the power to spell!!! I’m sure that the time you give to these young people will not be forgotten by most. Hell I’m 58 and I won’t forget. Press on with Pride.

Rick

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Fran http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4725 Fran Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:29:37 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4725 Dear Lara: I dont know why I feel the need to respond, but I wanted you to know that I dont feel you should feel bad for putting yours art pursuits on hold for a bit...while it is true, time seems to go faster and faster, and I learn that more and more as I get older (my wise mother told me it would many years ago, and I didnt quite understand)...your creativity is a representation of you, and look how much more you can bring to that....a reason, I do believe....and like you said, a greater sense of purpose....good luck....I hope we get to see some of your work..... Dear Lara: I dont know why I feel the need to respond, but I wanted you to know that I dont feel you should feel bad for putting yours art pursuits on hold for a bit…while it is true, time seems to go faster and faster, and I learn that more and more as I get older (my wise mother told me it would many years ago, and I didnt quite understand)…your creativity is a representation of you, and look how much more you can bring to that….a reason, I do believe….and like you said, a greater sense of purpose….good luck….I hope we get to see some of your work…..

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Fran http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4724 Fran Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:26:07 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4724 a gem? really? a gem? really?

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Ferroever http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4716 Ferroever Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:10:57 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4716 The change will be good, the money an extra blessing, and the time will fly. You'll still be around your boat, so it's not too much of a sharp change. You'll get the best of both worlds for a while. The change will be good, the money an extra blessing, and the time will fly.
You’ll still be around your boat, so it’s not too much of a sharp change. You’ll get the best of both worlds for a while.

]]> Comment on Time to Revive by Lara http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4711 Lara Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:09:35 +0000 http://sailingsimplicity.com/?p=447#comment-4711 Teresa, I've been dealing with the same issues of late, and I think we will doing the same very soon on Illusion. After we sail to the Caribbean this winter, I think we will put sailing on hold for a while to focus on our other life goals. We are running short on money, and I am really eager to develop my art/design career and hopefully pursue my masters in art. I actually feel bad for putting my art pursuits on hold this past year while we were working on the boat and traveling, even though I have had some amazing experiences. I've learned so much on the water (as I know you have) though and plan to continue to incorporate sailing and cruising in my life. We all have multiple interests, which evolve over time. When you set off on your next sailing adventure you will have a fresh perspective and no doubt a greater sense of purpose. Teresa, I’ve been dealing with the same issues of late, and I think we will doing the same very soon on Illusion. After we sail to the Caribbean this winter, I think we will put sailing on hold for a while to focus on our other life goals. We are running short on money, and I am really eager to develop my art/design career and hopefully pursue my masters in art. I actually feel bad for putting my art pursuits on hold this past year while we were working on the boat and traveling, even though I have had some amazing experiences. I’ve learned so much on the water (as I know you have) though and plan to continue to incorporate sailing and cruising in my life. We all have multiple interests, which evolve over time. When you set off on your next sailing adventure you will have a fresh perspective and no doubt a greater sense of purpose.

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