tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post3765599521246780376..comments2024-03-28T00:01:28.935+11:00Comments on Design Squeezed Daily : Struggling with my 'About Me' PageDesign Squeezed Dailyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342315113940301842noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-85659058004257597762012-11-20T22:19:57.718+11:002012-11-20T22:19:57.718+11:00So agree, you just have to let go and let things g...So agree, you just have to let go and let things go the way they should. So great to hear from you again B!<br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-45292698638261313502012-11-18T16:55:58.896+11:002012-11-18T16:55:58.896+11:00Loved your "About me" post! I've wan...Loved your "About me" post! I've wanted to know more about your life on the boat for ages so was really excited to read this.<br /><br />Everything happens for a reason <3<br /><br />PS. there are pirates out there you know HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH<br /><br />BB is building a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883589546962723038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-7625289291349541032012-11-14T22:07:30.725+11:002012-11-14T22:07:30.725+11:00Been away from Squeezed Daily too long! Found your...Been away from Squeezed Daily too long! Found your comment waiting patiently in the comments moderation. I love this comment Sealaura, it's got me motivated to do another post.<br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-91050401895066627212012-11-06T06:10:29.895+11:002012-11-06T06:10:29.895+11:00I think this is so awesome. You are very honest a...I think this is so awesome. You are very honest and I can relate to you in so many ways. Reading your About me put a little oomph in my step. I know what you mean about all the sream killers out there. Anyway, I like what you have here and I am excited to keep reading more.sealaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337427103153575286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-24266215901466388672012-11-02T22:35:18.753+11:002012-11-02T22:35:18.753+11:00We're neighbours! I'm happy you stumbled h...We're neighbours! I'm happy you stumbled here to, Thanks for your well wishes. <br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-66987439774971932192012-11-02T22:25:26.828+11:002012-11-02T22:25:26.828+11:00I know what you mean, it's a hard thing to rec...I know what you mean, it's a hard thing to recondition the mind, it's not something that is instilled from childhood especially school.<br /><br />Thanks for your well wishes and I hope you continue to follow our life changing journey - I promise it won't be boring :-D<br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-87917752566514518522012-10-31T10:05:38.437+11:002012-10-31T10:05:38.437+11:00i am wondering if it's time to re-frame the &q...i am wondering if it's time to re-frame the "embarrassment of failure" with a "wow, what a brave adventure we are on!" - You are setting a wonderful example for your children. If I had to do it over again, I would go the homeschooling route - yes, it's sounds simplistic, but what greater gift to your children than your time.<br /><br />You gave just the right amount of information to tell your story - you will most likely keep editing and refining it - but it's just right for now!<br /><br />Yes, you had a beautiful house - I wonder if you will ever want that kind of responsibility again - once freedom is tasted, very hard to go back.<br /><br />Wish the best for you! Happy Trails!<br /><br />JaneJaneCatherineDolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403084070806071761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-14333728396656394052012-10-31T07:37:05.901+11:002012-10-31T07:37:05.901+11:00Wow, what a story, a fabulous example of turning l...Wow, what a story, a fabulous example of turning life's lemons into lemonade. I'm so happy to have stumbled on your blog and I will enjoy reading about your exciting life. Magnetic Island is a great place to be living (I'm just up the coast in Cairns) and I wish you well in your new adventure. I think you've found the plot too.Janeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032069548220080618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-50997654226755415102012-10-29T22:02:08.041+11:002012-10-29T22:02:08.041+11:00Hi Tania, Yes, agree! No doubt in my mind that we ...Hi Tania, Yes, agree! No doubt in my mind that we have found the plot too. I think it also forces you to become creative with life, like what do don't have to pay for to get the same results - we are currently using a massive pool at the marina we're staying at plus free use of washing machines and showers, and we pay $100 a week. that's it. No rates, no electricity. love it.<br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-37561503342988427122012-10-29T12:35:35.000+11:002012-10-29T12:35:35.000+11:00Hi Sarah,
I might not be living on a boat but I do...Hi Sarah,<br />I might not be living on a boat but I do really love your new philosophy on life.<br />You had the big glamorous house but you realised there's more to life. Your circumstances may have forced you into it but boy have you adapted and thrived......<br />It's funny how sometimes a big shift like this is so freeing. We sold our last house and all of our possessions 3 years ago and started again. It can be done......many people thought we'd lost the plot......but I think we found it ;O)<br />Tania xxScandi Coast Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039768799104337634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-39308114821249301652012-10-28T20:38:37.205+11:002012-10-28T20:38:37.205+11:00Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to ...Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to send me your message. I'm quite shocked with the response for sharing what we've gone through. It was hard to get over the embarrassment of failure and to put it out there to the world was pretty terrifying! It's people like you that give me the strength to carry on and follow my heart, so a big thank you again. Could you live on a boat? I say hell yes! I was pretty surprised how easy life has become and how much cheaper. My cleaning time has been cut down to 5 min instead of the 2.5 hours in our house. If it doesn't end up working out after a while then you can always move back into a home and have gained a different point of view. I'm excited to school the kids and play with them, I'm learning as much from them from a personal development point of view as much as they will learn from me.<br /><br />Sarah<br /><br />Sydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-18699358289159377712012-10-28T10:53:06.603+11:002012-10-28T10:53:06.603+11:00Hi Sarah
I really enjoyed your post - have you th...Hi Sarah<br /><br />I really enjoyed your post - have you thought about writing a book? I think a lot of people could relate to your story - in that a lot of people have lost a lot financially with the GFC and I admire that you have picked yourself up and worked out what really matters. I grew up on FNQ and just love your photos - now you've got me thinking ... could I live on a boat? Whilst I don't have a pinterest account, I do spend lots of time looking at beautiful things on blogs and I agree - it 's great for the inner hoarder!! I think what you are doing is great and kids do grow up so quickly - make the most of the travel while they are young - it will be the best education for them,Power and the Passionfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354580606274549933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-27051238451481566252012-10-26T18:21:50.250+11:002012-10-26T18:21:50.250+11:00Hi Maya, It's only when I started to shed the ...Hi Maya, It's only when I started to shed the baggage (the stuff, I've still got plenty of emotional baggage!) that I realised how much importance we put on it. When I walk into a shopping centre now I can see what's 'really' going on. We're all consuming ourselves to death! I'm happy with Pinning also ;-)<br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-85701436949604050802012-10-26T18:11:45.933+11:002012-10-26T18:11:45.933+11:00Hey Linda, Yes, it was a really - REALLY beautiful...Hey Linda, Yes, it was a really - REALLY beautiful home, I'm proud we got to create it. But it feels great to not have any ties to the land at the moment. I would love to build something that similar again someday. Home schooled hey, my point exactly!<br /><br />Sarah x Sydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-82241648813676934422012-10-25T20:54:59.437+11:002012-10-25T20:54:59.437+11:00LOVE hearing the how and whys! Says the once homes...LOVE hearing the how and whys! Says the once homeschool mama of 4! Live it girl! And DAYUM....what a great casa you lived and loved in. But now the world is your casa! LOVE the header!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-86107837204763565972012-10-25T06:35:25.393+11:002012-10-25T06:35:25.393+11:00Wow. I think it's amazing and great to live a ...Wow. I think it's amazing and great to live a simple, more connected life style. I'm not much into stuff either..., pinning and sharing cool ideas and products is enough for me, haha. Completely Coastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990520290322865317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-46111500821157883772012-10-24T16:05:15.227+11:002012-10-24T16:05:15.227+11:00Thanks, really appreciate it, especially the words...Thanks, really appreciate it, especially the words of Dr Seuss, so so true. If there was a school of Dr Seuss I should have gone there! <br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-29507071154166089312012-10-24T15:11:13.842+11:002012-10-24T15:11:13.842+11:00Love your story Sarah. There is nothing worse tha...Love your story Sarah. There is nothing worse than letting fear run your life. Dream big. And in the words of the great Dr Seuss:<br /><br />“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”SamandMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569312242399055293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-8808495330556449322012-10-24T10:13:30.223+11:002012-10-24T10:13:30.223+11:00Hi Jenny, it's funny how far we were pushed to...Hi Jenny, it's funny how far we were pushed to finally just say, F it, we've got nothing to loose, we know what it's like to have a bucket load of money and it's not something someone will mention at my funeral. I need adventure and to do amazing things.<br /><br />Sydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-33645024034700602582012-10-24T10:05:29.690+11:002012-10-24T10:05:29.690+11:00Really appreciate your feed back, I can't tell...Really appreciate your feed back, I can't tell you how nervous I was pitting myself out there, I've been apprehensive about sharing our story because I didn't know how it would go down you know :0 plus the thought of the dreaded crickets chirping in comments, makes me a bit feel nauseous!<br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-71870364624288523822012-10-24T09:57:23.309+11:002012-10-24T09:57:23.309+11:00Thank you soooo much for squeezing in your comment...Thank you soooo much for squeezing in your comment! I totally get it, I was getting off the boat this morning (running late) and realised my 4 year old in tow and only noticed he was still naked halfway up the ramp! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.<br /><br />SarahSydney Steenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811951828887853952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-88810210992025662582012-10-23T20:19:39.850+11:002012-10-23T20:19:39.850+11:00Wow Sarah....this is huge. I was enthralled with e...Wow Sarah....this is huge. I was enthralled with every word but will not leave a big comment now. (But promise to give you my sincerest response ASAP). I have to go and make lunches, iron school uniforms, un-glue my son from the T.V, wrench the PS3 controller out of his hand and have a heated discussion with hubby about my excessive spending for Christmas. Darling girl....you ROCK!<br />x KLKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-23932034798610572352012-10-23T19:03:47.775+11:002012-10-23T19:03:47.775+11:00i loved reading your story sarah! good on you both...i loved reading your story sarah! good on you both for doing what you love and being unconventional. your pics are gorgeous by the way!<br />xbeachcomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972292570906543048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5372155607888364376.post-16487841745130399462012-10-23T18:00:51.617+11:002012-10-23T18:00:51.617+11:00Hi Sarah, what a great read and what a great outlo...Hi Sarah, what a great read and what a great outlook on life! I don't think I would be brave enough to take that leap. I wish you all the best and keep writing.... ;-) Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994986959213977781noreply@blogger.com