tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post7765585945791093462..comments2024-03-22T04:01:14.613-04:00Comments on Life According to Steph: Growing PainsSMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-38509098980518106162016-04-02T16:05:35.446-04:002016-04-02T16:05:35.446-04:00This is awesome! I have never done well with chang...This is awesome! I have never done well with changes in my life. Ever. My parents still tease me about it. I'm better now that I'm older and more settled and have some big milestones out of the way, but I still feel it for the little things. I've been in the sidelines with Jacob while he owned a restaurant for a few years and a gym for five, but he had business partners and managers, so I can't imagine taking on something so huge alone. You guys are amazing. It's all a learning curve and I think you're handling it very well!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987539776935412156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-31076146132757455352016-04-01T01:37:02.374-04:002016-04-01T01:37:02.374-04:00I love your honesty! It's easy to share the hi...I love your honesty! It's easy to share the highlights, but damnit it's real life and life isn't always highlights & cropped photos. Thanks for always keeping real.<br />XOXO <br />www.mrsaokaworkinprogress.comMrs.AOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002718500697351424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-43226218290638611572016-03-31T22:14:44.737-04:002016-03-31T22:14:44.737-04:00A fantastic reminder to us all. I also can't b...A fantastic reminder to us all. I also can't believe it's been 6 months since we've followed you along on this journey! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-85085710800876731772016-03-31T16:55:43.478-04:002016-03-31T16:55:43.478-04:00I love, love, love that you shared this-- and the ...I love, love, love that you shared this-- and the overall journey of getting everything together. I'm someone that definitely dreams of having a vacation home, but I definitely have this unrealistic HGTV style image of everything just being perfect & easy without any problems even though I know that's never real life. Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337403009854474701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-13533435831294959032016-03-31T09:43:20.542-04:002016-03-31T09:43:20.542-04:00My best growing and joy has come from what I initi...My best growing and joy has come from what I initially perceived as disaster. Three of Cupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504198212822541481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-12244734553733431872016-03-31T07:23:05.919-04:002016-03-31T07:23:05.919-04:00I'm still looking for the patience store, but ...I'm still looking for the patience store, but I totally feel your pain and I really appreciate your honesty. I changed jobs 6 months ago and I'm still trying to adjust in a lot of ways. I never realized how set I was in my work schedule until I went and messed with it! Now I'm really struggling to find time for other things I want to do in life, like exercise or, I don't know.... actually relax? Not that I was amazing about that before, but working at home 2 days a week (which I don't get to do anymore) certainly had its advantages -- I could watch Scandal over my lunch break, for example!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412035876304255637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-89938958640570337462016-03-31T07:13:08.525-04:002016-03-31T07:13:08.525-04:00Shit falling out of your bag or not, I just love y...Shit falling out of your bag or not, I just love you, and read your blog as I would take advice from an older sister - I admire you greatly and look to where you are now as to where I would like to someday be in the future. With that being said, thanks for being so honest with this post. None of us have it together all of the time. I love reading your adventures. Samantha @ 24 to 30https://www.blogger.com/profile/17657627369870728739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-37335818895357359942016-03-30T17:16:42.345-04:002016-03-30T17:16:42.345-04:00If you happen to stumble across where to find pati...If you happen to stumble across where to find patience, can you let me in on the secret?! I loved that you shared this. As organized or prepared for a life change as we can be, unknowns or unthinkables will surely pop up and it is all about how you deal with those that will shape you. I love how you said that even when it is something good, it can be a challenge and will stretch you. Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920454010509077779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-47662781843686027332016-03-30T16:58:08.041-04:002016-03-30T16:58:08.041-04:00Tell your friend she doesn't always have to ha...Tell your friend she doesn't always have to have patience or have everything together!<br />Looking forward to your further adventures - good and bad. HUGS!!!!Jen Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126966792754174311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-46580751855058751452016-03-30T15:04:02.031-04:002016-03-30T15:04:02.031-04:00Sending you lots of hugs and patience! I love that...Sending you lots of hugs and patience! I love that you guys jumped out of your comfort zone, and took the jump into an investment property. It will be such a rewarding experience, and so so worth it :)Kate at Green Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104665064880942943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-79969421483141706062016-03-30T14:00:25.419-04:002016-03-30T14:00:25.419-04:00This might be one of my favorite posts of yours to...This might be one of my favorite posts of yours to date! So many good takeaways that I know will stick with me long after today. You're right about any change -even when it's good- being something that can feel uncomfortable and that WILL stretch you. I think that is easily lost or pushed aside when it doesn't need to be.Erin LFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07769034488164372047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-8757939123940023912016-03-30T13:34:17.541-04:002016-03-30T13:34:17.541-04:00Big cyber thumbs up, Snotty!Big cyber thumbs up, Snotty!BHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452646552597239826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-7032324443354815472016-03-30T13:33:17.331-04:002016-03-30T13:33:17.331-04:00thank you for sharing this! i agree about doing a ...thank you for sharing this! i agree about doing a disservice when we act like we can do it all. i mean everyone has a different opinion of what 'all' is anyway. i'm sorry you're still floundering but i am of course super happy that you know, you're shore house owners and all that jazz because yay for doing things that challenge you. also, i LOVE kelli's idea about writing up a history of the house. especially because it's so old! or maybe like cute little signs throughout the house about it being small and old. i don't know haha. i love the love grows best in small houses poem thing that i always see a lot, and i know it's not a small house where people will be living or wanting their love to grow, but it always makes me smile and remind me that i don't need a big house.. if that makes sense. good luck with the patience!Kristen @ See You In A Porridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592108031437491276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-1986853942307645012016-03-30T11:29:55.434-04:002016-03-30T11:29:55.434-04:00Oohh, I like Kelli's idea above! I also love t...Oohh, I like Kelli's idea above! I also love the expression that there are people who will complain about a picnic in heaven - is that a thing or a Steph original? Regardless, I am using it the next time someone complains to me at work about the quality of the coffee.<br /><br />I'm craving change but I'm also hesitant because of what you mentioned above. Thanks for always posting things that I'm thinking without realizing it. And the shore house looks awesome - excited for you to have your first visitors (when you're ready, of course!) and to get some feedback for all of your hard work.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625993635674294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-57309226480706776252016-03-30T10:16:26.430-04:002016-03-30T10:16:26.430-04:00This is something I needed to read today, because ...This is something I needed to read today, because I'm already worrying about the next six months with our trip and our move. We see so many people out there doing big things and looking perfect which can plant a seed of doubt in the brains of others when things don't go right. I think it's incredibly brave of you to share this post and to stretch yourself and get uncomfortable. The more I think about it the more I'm scared of a stagnant life than taking a chance. Thank you for helping me feel better today.P!nkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193703533246466440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-81194771302408050572016-03-30T09:38:04.858-04:002016-03-30T09:38:04.858-04:00I so appreciate your honestly! I think we all have...I so appreciate your honestly! I think we all have those areas that we always have stress & worry & feel like we're not doing it totally right... but I dont think people like to admit it - which is stupid - because these things happen to everyone - in all different areas of life.<br />You're doing great - even in the mistakes & learning experience... & down the road, you'll be giving advice to others starting this adventure. It's all about living & learning! :)Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-23945876809965254252016-03-30T09:31:55.121-04:002016-03-30T09:31:55.121-04:00If you find a place where patience is in abundance...If you find a place where patience is in abundance please let me know.<br /><br />As for the rental aspect of your house and hoping renters appreciate it, why not write up a short history of the house and put it someplace in the rental unit where people can read it. Being a reader and being interested in history I'd be much more likely to appreciate the houses quirks if I knew it's story. Kelli @Kellibeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10238309385635022369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-8578635169234665272016-03-30T09:27:56.014-04:002016-03-30T09:27:56.014-04:00Aw Steph, don't ever feel like you're the ...Aw Steph, don't ever feel like you're the only one who struggles with these things because you're not at all! According to all my friends and family I'm one of the most organized people you'll ever meet, but my house right now-disaster zone! Seriously. I think it's hard to have everything together all of the time, in fact I think it's impossible. You're doing a great job, girl and I really admire your honesty and genuineness as a person. Cara (Kindly Unspoken)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05646839632185816703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-61918803844754541712016-03-30T09:13:12.807-04:002016-03-30T09:13:12.807-04:00I really loved this! Thank you for being open and ...I really loved this! Thank you for being open and honest and being so willing to be vulnerable and share even though it can be scary or uncomfortable to put yourself out there. <br />Change is hard, but it's through the stretching and everything that you grow. <br />Also, if you find where to get the patience...let me know...I could use a little splash (or a huge one)Lora Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331097398979763849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-60958712753691284172016-03-30T08:36:40.993-04:002016-03-30T08:36:40.993-04:00I thank the universe all the time for this dream c...I thank the universe all the time for this dream come true shore house! It's a huge responsibility as well as a huge blessing. You are learning as you go! Continued Goddess speed. Love. Your. Momma. Linda Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719274719027029150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-88703018559722579192016-03-30T07:48:47.291-04:002016-03-30T07:48:47.291-04:00We are so similar in this thinking. Stretching is ...We are so similar in this thinking. Stretching is painful and difficult and in the middle of it you feel like giving up or "burning it down" (which I totally get that!!) but then after it's wonderful. It's rewarding to be able to look back and see how far you've come. Hang in there and take it (literally) one day or one task at a time. You've got this! Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274306444310696264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-64206592258917379972016-03-30T06:38:45.975-04:002016-03-30T06:38:45.975-04:00Change is hard, but you guys are embracing it like...Change is hard, but you guys are embracing it like champs!! Reviews are tough - especially when you put so much into something, but take it all with a grain of salt, unless it is something that can be fixed lol! xo, Biana -<a href="http://www.blovedboston.com" title="BlovedBoston" rel="nofollow">BlovedBoston</a><br />BLovedBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378765629410526703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-37884300471880962042016-03-30T01:54:17.319-04:002016-03-30T01:54:17.319-04:00Steph, I'm not ready to take your Superwoman m...Steph, I'm not ready to take your Superwoman membership card away from you just yet. I still think you deserve Superwoman status. Even if you don't always have your shit together, you seem to be doing a damn fine job...mistakes and all. <br /><br />Please remember this. Renting the place will most definitely open you up to criticism. People post reviews, and half the time, I swear, they don't even think about the fact that they are discussing real people, real businesses, real livelihoods, etc. The are keyboard warriors that sit behind the computer screen and say whatever shit they want at the time. Those people suck. Others will be conscientious, helpful, thoughtful, and honest. Those people are awesome.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this side of you!Erin of TexErin-in-SydneyLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744003004126232764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4071987159907366396.post-64763171771032075602016-03-30T01:25:38.121-04:002016-03-30T01:25:38.121-04:00I love this. Thanks for being brave enough to sha...I love this. Thanks for being brave enough to share your vulnerabilities!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com