Let me catch you up....
It's been 32 days since we moved from Cleveland OH, to Lebanon TN. Still unemployed, and living with Ryan's parents. Most people, I think, would be frustrated with that situation. US, not so much!
Is it tough living back home with the parents, yes! Is it tough sharing space with 6 adults, 4 children, 4 dogs, and 2 cats... YES! But does this situation hold many learning opportunities and memories this family will have for a life time... YES!!! So instead of focusing on the stress and anxiety, we have continued to move forward.
Ryan's nephews are learning what it's like to work this summer. Each day they have a job to do together. Most days they bicker, fight, cry, and whine their way through it but then there are some days, like today, where they work together as a team and get it done. Ryan and his brother recall having to weed their 'enormous' garden, mow their 'enormous' yard with a push mower, weed eat with an electric weed eater that required 4-5 extension cords, etc... needless to say Boris and Spike are creating similar memories this summer as they are put to the test each day. Ryan and his brother are planning on building them a tree house at the end of summer so the boys have had to lug lumber up a hill into the woods, it's only fair right?
Ryan and I are still looking into buying a plot of landing and building a home. Given the budget we have to work with, zoning and building codes that need to be met we are looking into nontraditional, unconventional way of living. No we are not going to live in a grass hut but this home will be small. Probably smaller than the home we left in Cleveland however it will also be, intimate, warm, artistic, creative, special, Eco-friendly, and original. I am looking forward to this. This is taking some time, we don't know what we don't know so we have to do a lot of research before we move forward with the purchase of the property. More to come on this front for sure.
Our Crossfit affiliate application was submitted yesterday. This is very exciting. The first step in building our own business. Now it's time to start thinking about the website, the flyers..etc. Just so that we are ready when we receive our acceptance. : )
The job hunt is just as frustrating but I can't get discouraged. I just have to keep plugging away. The goal is to not have to need supplemental jobs in the future and be able to focus 100% on the Crossfit business. But in the mean time, money is needed to grow a business. It will all work out, I trust in my partner that we will be successful together.
While things are slow moving, they are moving none the less. We will be home in about a month and half for the 1st home game for Willoughby South. Looking forward to seeing the kids, my family, and our friends. If we have time to stop out some where for a drink we will keep you all posted.
Live happy, healthy, and free! (Pic of Ryan crossing the finish line at the Rattlesnake 50k, 6 hours and 57 mins up and down a mountain)
It's been 32 days since we moved from Cleveland OH, to Lebanon TN. Still unemployed, and living with Ryan's parents. Most people, I think, would be frustrated with that situation. US, not so much!
Is it tough living back home with the parents, yes! Is it tough sharing space with 6 adults, 4 children, 4 dogs, and 2 cats... YES! But does this situation hold many learning opportunities and memories this family will have for a life time... YES!!! So instead of focusing on the stress and anxiety, we have continued to move forward.
Ryan's nephews are learning what it's like to work this summer. Each day they have a job to do together. Most days they bicker, fight, cry, and whine their way through it but then there are some days, like today, where they work together as a team and get it done. Ryan and his brother recall having to weed their 'enormous' garden, mow their 'enormous' yard with a push mower, weed eat with an electric weed eater that required 4-5 extension cords, etc... needless to say Boris and Spike are creating similar memories this summer as they are put to the test each day. Ryan and his brother are planning on building them a tree house at the end of summer so the boys have had to lug lumber up a hill into the woods, it's only fair right?
Ryan and I are still looking into buying a plot of landing and building a home. Given the budget we have to work with, zoning and building codes that need to be met we are looking into nontraditional, unconventional way of living. No we are not going to live in a grass hut but this home will be small. Probably smaller than the home we left in Cleveland however it will also be, intimate, warm, artistic, creative, special, Eco-friendly, and original. I am looking forward to this. This is taking some time, we don't know what we don't know so we have to do a lot of research before we move forward with the purchase of the property. More to come on this front for sure.
Our Crossfit affiliate application was submitted yesterday. This is very exciting. The first step in building our own business. Now it's time to start thinking about the website, the flyers..etc. Just so that we are ready when we receive our acceptance. : )
The job hunt is just as frustrating but I can't get discouraged. I just have to keep plugging away. The goal is to not have to need supplemental jobs in the future and be able to focus 100% on the Crossfit business. But in the mean time, money is needed to grow a business. It will all work out, I trust in my partner that we will be successful together.
While things are slow moving, they are moving none the less. We will be home in about a month and half for the 1st home game for Willoughby South. Looking forward to seeing the kids, my family, and our friends. If we have time to stop out some where for a drink we will keep you all posted.
