tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post4200501532104997767..comments2024-03-23T11:20:00.742+00:00Comments on dripping with passion: a polished bucket listcharity eyre wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12497155833888120008noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-20333284814381982742015-10-29T21:46:15.002+00:002015-10-29T21:46:15.002+00:00This is so fun!! It's fun to see how much of t...This is so fun!! It's fun to see how much of these things are on my "bucket list"!! My bucket list is just in my mind but I totally need to write it all down because it's such a fun thing to actually have!!! Love this. McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608891708467438079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-65614026577692536192015-10-29T15:30:58.008+00:002015-10-29T15:30:58.008+00:00Char, this is great. It has inspired me to come u...Char, this is great. It has inspired me to come up with my own list of bonus life stuff as a part of my mid-life crisis....oops, I mean transition. I'm gonna write about this on my blog soon. Love you and your zest for life and cool things. <br />bostonshumwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105553188163202679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-3586529708754834922015-10-29T14:26:10.238+00:002015-10-29T14:26:10.238+00:00Man! I wish we had a trust fund! Here I am, an E...Man! I wish we had a trust fund! Here I am, an Eyre to officially say that, sadly, there is no Eyre trust fund. Except for the 'trust fund' that my parents gave us made up of experiences and love and trusting relationships. That is the real priceless treasure. <br /><br />While my parents made a good living (really good compared to most of the worlds population) we also were not super duper rich growing up like the picture lots of commenters like to paint of us. All the trips and experiences we had (and try to continue to have with our own families) were due to my mom and dads flexible line of work and my dad's amazing ability to finagle things with airlines and accrue frequent flyer miles via book tours. My parents made trade offs (notice I'm not saying sacrifices) and got pretty creative to give us the experiences that they wanted us to have. With book tour frequent flyer miles they were able to fly us to Japan where a really generous family who liked their books hosted us for a month. One summer we drove in our un-air conditioned rusty old van down to Mexico where we rented a place in a tiny little village for $20 per month (no joke!) and ate Quesadillas while we ran around with the village kids, shoes off, trying to learn Spanish. One summer we drove that same old van up to the wilderness of Oregon where we camped for a whole month and tried living off the land and building a little log cabin. We never once went to Disneyland though, that wasn't part of their vision. I think every one of our summer trips cost about 1/4 the money it would have cost to go to Disneyland. <br /><br />Just because we don't/didn't have a trust fund doesn't mean we weren't and aren't extremely privileged compared to the majority of the world, I'm pretty sure we all know that and live in gratitude daily for all of our fortune. <br /><br />I think when you live a privileged life the best thing you can do is be aware of the rest of the world, work your hearts out to contribute in whatever way you can and be thankful for your blessings. I think we're all trying hard to do that, but of course we aren't perfect.<br /><br />So go for it, have at us! I know there are a few out there who won't like this attempt at an explanation. Sorry! Feel like I'd like to paint a little more accurate picture. <br /><br />bostonshumwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105553188163202679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-70664416719868216982015-10-29T14:01:14.126+00:002015-10-29T14:01:14.126+00:00wish I could understand this comment better. I...wish I could understand this comment better. I'm having a hard time following. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-27567639386297169962015-10-29T13:54:30.071+00:002015-10-29T13:54:30.071+00:00A little confused about these comments by the firs...A little confused about these comments by the first anonymous (especially the last two sentences about the father and the baby being fine?). It's not a bad thing to want to give birth without medication. It's just a life experience that is intense and empowering if you have an uncomplicated pregnancy/delivery. Of course not every pregnancy/delivery is suited for this and we are obviously all extremely grateful for all the advances in medicine that have enabled many women and children to give birth safely. There are lots of stats that indicate that many births would be better off without as much medical intervention (lower rate of c-section, sometimes better outcomes for babies). Interestingly, the US with all of our birth intervention has a worse infant/child mortality rate than many third world countries! <br /><br />I for one think it's pretty awesome that Charity has this on her list. There's a really good chance that things wont line up for this to happen for her (as with lots of other things on her list), of course it's out of her control. I do trust Charity to be smart about her birth choices (or lack there of) and to responsibly act in a way best for her and her baby.<br /><br />I just think it's awesome she's thinking about this as an option. So many women don't really give this a thought, the media has made birth look so painful and horrible that many women don't consider an un-medicated birth. I just think it's important that people consider this if it's a possibility because it can be a really really bonding, empowering and connecting experience if it's right for you. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-16289890667735721832015-10-29T13:14:23.922+00:002015-10-29T13:14:23.922+00:00Ian just started employment using the fancy degree...Ian just started employment using the fancy degree and ability make big bucks. I don't really care if they get funding or perks from others in any case. But it's not going without something to let them have wedding receptions in three states and travel the world in 80 days besides other trips taken in the same 12 month period. Not with expensive schools behind them and other trips in past years. From now on its cause he makes a lot with his fancy degree or that they are a two income family for a time before does the stay and home thing. If this much travel were ordinary and in the abilities of others to most of us wouldn't be here for a blog vacation checking on their trip photos. If you have lots of points you spent or flew a ton. All these money saving things meant money spent. It's like the person buying $799 worth of groceries only spending $100 on it. Forgetting they spent $700 that month to earn a $30 store credit used and they spent $50 on extra coupons. Still fine to spend less than $799. But it still cost more than $100. I hope they hoard some of that income and on the money into a home and retirement. Wall Strret jobs means high cost of living necessary to live in the area you work and I recall a lot of jobs being cut in the past from that sector due to market corrections and accounting scandals and outrage over bonus payouts. Seems a job with feast and famine years. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-64558993606285350442015-10-29T04:42:33.291+00:002015-10-29T04:42:33.291+00:00Ian has a Wall Street job at one of the highest pa...Ian has a Wall Street job at one of the highest paying Banks. They will be fine without a trust fund and she can have the fancy house and be an awesome homemaker and mom... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-88204839468161888882015-10-28T18:26:07.463+00:002015-10-28T18:26:07.463+00:00Do you still need christmas market recommendations...Do you still need christmas market recommendations? Waiting for christmas market season to finally start...:-)Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858522376878407010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-43347441888795919442015-10-28T12:00:19.926+00:002015-10-28T12:00:19.926+00:00It is such a wonderful idea to formalize a bucket ...It is such a wonderful idea to formalize a bucket list. I completely agree that many of these adventures are not what truly matter in life. But I also believe that actively throwing oneself into the vastness of the world -- and, to be sure, that looks different for different people (the beauty of diversity, hey?) -- is a way to transform us for the better. Including both big things and small things is a solid strategy that I aim to steal! As we've been working on our marriage, one of the keys to our success, I've found, is balancing independence while dreaming together. Ian's support of your list, and the mutual dreams you share, is great. This is turning into a long ramble, but I just wanted to say thank you for the idea and for sharing with your readers!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003511514412819895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-70374433201836221662015-10-28T09:39:51.498+00:002015-10-28T09:39:51.498+00:00Eek! I'm originally from British Columbia (now...Eek! I'm originally from British Columbia (now a transplant in Seattle). You would simply ADORE Butchart Gardens in Victoria on Vancouver Island. If this bucket list item comes to fruition, let me know! I have connections to get you tickets to the gardens ;-). <br /><br />Your bucket list is amazing!!<br /><br />SabrinaSabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863511272188391511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-12009889630913297402015-10-28T08:58:28.035+00:002015-10-28T08:58:28.035+00:00Love your excitement - such a great list of goals!...Love your excitement - such a great list of goals! stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291047621989431801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-25907748984016992192015-10-28T02:35:51.971+00:002015-10-28T02:35:51.971+00:00Haters gonna hate. Bless their jealous hearts:) Lo...Haters gonna hate. Bless their jealous hearts:) Love your blog Charity and I hope all your dreams come true!๐Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016466616731482070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-52182397727964416012015-10-28T01:33:36.835+00:002015-10-28T01:33:36.835+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.kmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791551228094642235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-35480218328121981192015-10-28T01:13:38.385+00:002015-10-28T01:13:38.385+00:00Can't we all just be happy for one another? Or...Can't we all just be happy for one another? Or is that not a realistic thought?Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643766036482847840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-22827916246219298752015-10-28T01:10:12.781+00:002015-10-28T01:10:12.781+00:00I normally am not the type of person that gets inv...I normally am not the type of person that gets involved with this nonsense of going back and forth. However, this is really getting under my skin. If you know so much about the Eyre's and how they finance everything, then you most certainly should know how the MFME trips are payed for. Do a little research, it just might surprise you how those trips are financed. Linda Eyre is one of the kindest women to walk the face of this earth. MFME is a generous gift to develop beautiful relationships within a family. What a novel idea in this day and age. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643766036482847840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-82702941812211445762015-10-28T01:00:20.860+00:002015-10-28T01:00:20.860+00:00I can't give birth at all. My son was likely d...I can't give birth at all. My son was likely delivered with no one present and then abandoned. Wanting to do it all natural is a first world fantasy. It's natural and beautiful when the baby comes out fine and who cares if the mom needed a pain reliever or how it came out of her? It's not the most upsetting thing to not have this crossed off a list. I also thought the delivery was about the baby not the mom? Finally the dad gets to interact with the baby in a more physical way. You can see the baby is fine. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-39493620200049593912015-10-28T00:54:34.808+00:002015-10-28T00:54:34.808+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.kmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791551228094642235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-4623031956534626672015-10-28T00:19:39.894+00:002015-10-28T00:19:39.894+00:00It never ceases to amaze me how people assume you ...It never ceases to amaze me how people assume you have some kind of "trust fund". Those individuals have certainly never read ANY of your parents books, of which many (including the early ones) focus on the very real problem of entitlement. On a side note, about 12 years ago when searching for a very old book of Richard and Linda Eyre's, I was fortunate enough to be able to go to their office (on Foothill Drive) and have a wonderful lady that was there help me locate the book. It was just a regular old office, people. There was NOTHING fancy about it. In fact, it was quite old and even somewhat drab ( sorry!) Didn't Ian attend school for 9 plus years?!? He did earn his PhD, for crying out loud. He SHOULD earn a very nice salary. Rant over....Keep on being you Charity!! You are awesome!!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643766036482847840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-11315712013293200522015-10-27T23:51:56.461+00:002015-10-27T23:51:56.461+00:00Anonymous -Giving birth naturally is the coolest e...Anonymous -Giving birth naturally is the coolest experience I've ever had. Have you done it? If you had, I think you'd understand this beautiful desire. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-87352870830323813872015-10-27T23:49:12.186+00:002015-10-27T23:49:12.186+00:00now try doing all of those things single and you w...now try doing all of those things single and you will be accomplished. i think your blog is sweet and i appreciate your joie de vivre. but many of us do all those things and then some alone...that is an accomplishment. having a rich husband and richer parents just doesn't count. if i had a trust fund to live off i too would have a bucket list a mile long like you. go for the gusto kid, but remember it's in the hard work that one finds joy, not having it handed to them. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-13281153923558596262015-10-27T21:55:14.673+00:002015-10-27T21:55:14.673+00:00A billon women in the developing world would give ...A billon women in the developing world would give their firstborn for medical intervention present and utilitied at all labor and deliveries cause it would allow them, their first, second, third, fourth and fifth baby to survive unharmed and mom recover well enough to have those siblings. I do wish you medically uneventful experiences, quick recoveries, and easy conceptions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-64692816791122582002015-10-27T21:02:56.034+00:002015-10-27T21:02:56.034+00:00A year without sweets? LOL But why would you WAN...A year without sweets? LOL But why would you WANT to?Lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485899784778552181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-60843828809149743982015-10-27T20:09:01.303+00:002015-10-27T20:09:01.303+00:00May I admit a juvenile giggle that after having re...May I admit a juvenile giggle that after having read "heโs pretty determined now to help me check off as close to every single bonus" the first thing on your bucket list is to give birth? Or should I be more grown-up?<br /><br />P.S.: To the someone who recently very understandably said not to cause someone pain by alluding to pregnancy, I'm just refering to the bucket list. I don't mean to cause anyone pain.Kerstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933073761567116461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-30440234697361992072015-10-27T19:45:51.919+00:002015-10-27T19:45:51.919+00:00I live in North Carolina now, but grew up in the H...I live in North Carolina now, but grew up in the Heart of England near Stratford-Upon-Avon and we always visited the canal boats. You could try sleeping on a canal boat and traveling the waterways.<br /><br />You may enjoy becoming a National Trust member. There's so many fascinating historic homes, castles and mansions on the British Isles. Perfect for simple weekends with a picnic basket. <br /><br />Hope the Lord blesses you with enough days to fulfill your bucket list. <br /><br />Kiki Nakitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309091947067698247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-28087731203743360592015-10-27T19:44:16.008+00:002015-10-27T19:44:16.008+00:00Charity, pixie cuts, You and me in a couple years?...Charity, pixie cuts, You and me in a couple years?! it only takes a little while to grow it all back ; )Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813543478924767847noreply@blogger.com