Not a creepy-makes-you-late-driving-through-scary-parts-of-town detour because of pointless construction, but an unexpected short cut that takes you through beautiful scenery that you'll remember all your life.
I guess that quote from Under the Tuscan Sun comes to mind first: "Terrible ideas, don't you just LOVE those?" Sometimes, decisions are weighed and considered for long periods of time. Pros and cons discussed. Opinions shared. Preparations made. Doubts dispelled. Even then there is always a point were you have to go all in or turn back.
For us, Mike and I, it usually starts with a suggestion. "Honey, we should move", etc. Then there are a series of discussions. At which point we begin research. That is the phase Mike is most comfortable in, but luckily for him I like forward motion. After the research we find some options and get ready to take the plunge.
It's probably pretty typical of decision making as a couple. Not thrilling by any means. I'm fairly rational and level headed, but I listen to my gut. There's been a lot of good decisions made this way.
And then...there's what happened yesterday. Not a seed gradually blossoming, but a spark rapidly fanned into fire. Not an uncontrollable inferno just getting to the finish line rapidly. Leaving a warm glow. Circumstances inspired us, research excited us and off we went. It wasn't necessarily a whim...We had been considering it, in off moments, here and there. We were waiting for the stars to align. Yesterday, we decided to align them. It was so exciting.
Yay, forward motion.
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