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Day 3500 – My Very Last Blog Post

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Well, we have arrived at my last blogging day. I always thought this day would happen on the day that Bret died, but that was not the case (super duper thankfully!) If you haven’t read why, you can read about that here.

Thus ends my journey which began on April 16, 2011.
2,856 blog posts (give or take).
Roughly 1,428,000 words.
Two books published.

I am beyond words thankful for my journey with this blog and for all of you who have read over the years.

“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” – David Bowie

I really don’t have plans to be a major content creator down the road, but I do still plan on writing books and occasionally posting to Medium.

“In case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening and goodnight.” Truman

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Day 3494 – Dump Your Significant Jerk Day – or – Deleting My Facebook Account

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I’m in the process of deleting my Facebook account, and I have to say, when I saw this “fun day” pop up, I thought it was a perfect time to talk about why I’m deleting it and how hard it’s been to actually do it.

So why delete Facebook? One of the biggest things for me is the emotional drain. Even having a tightly curated “close friends” feed, where I only have folks that share good things and that I want to keep up with, unfollowing anyone who shares ignorant, angry, or negative post, and blocking it on my phone, I still get pulled into looking at the full feed and seeing posts that just don’t help me as a person.

Facebook became an important part of marketing in my different businesses and for a long time, I couldn’t justify leaving. Until a few weeks ago, when I realized that I didn’t HAVE to be on there anymore because of what I’m working on now.

I have also realized just how much of my life has revolved around Facebook, from the many accounts that were set up using the “sign in with Facebook,” to keeping in touch with people, to saving things to look at later. I have like 10+ tasks to complete in my Asana reminder. Things like making sure there is an admin for Facebook groups and pages I manage, to saving things I need.

The thing I’m most looking forward to after I delete Facebook and stop posting on this blog? Actually consuming content without feeling like I’m so far behind in my own creation. I’m also looking forward to finally writing books again.

Have you deleted your Facebook? Do you think I’m crazy to do it?

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Day 3493 – Currently Reading And A Marvelous Gift To Me!

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Last night, I gave myself a gift – Marvel Unlimited. It’s basically access to over 20,000 Marvel comics, yes please. While it’s simply overwhelming how much there is to read, I cannot wait to tackle it.

I’m also making my way through the books in the photo. I really am loving Hindsight and am writing down lots of nuggets of wisdom.

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Day 3492 – The Things That Surprised Me About Blogging Every Day

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When I started this blog all the way back on April 11, 2011, I had no idea the path it would take. My original goal was to give potential and current clients an inside look into our marriage. We strove to be friends with our clients and this seemed a good way to do that…and to keep us at the top of everyone’s minds.

For five years, that’s what this blog was, it also included sharing about our travels, which lead to a book about road trip travel. Since stopping photography, it has become a hodgepodge of topics, but a few things surprised me during the time and as I look back.

After reading, Dream Big, Think Small: Living an Extraordinary Life One Day at a Time, I was struck by the power of showing up each day. It was at that point that I did rough math and figured I had written, likely, over half a million words.

I realized that blogging every day stretched my writing muscles in lots of great ways.

I never expected people to respond like they did about my alcoholism and sobriety.

I don’t think I expected folks to read it so much and pay attention so much.

So thank you all for the surprising things. 🙂

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Day 3490 – Reading Goals For This Year

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When I started this year, I knew my reading goals had to be different than the last two years. I think the last two years were about volume and not as much about substance…and enjoyment. So my goal for this year is enjoyment.

I am working through three challenges, but the goal isn’t necessarily to finish them. I’ve already put my enjoyment goal into practice. I started reading a book, and just wasn’t feeling it, there was no joy in it, so I stopped.

I’m reading kid’s picture books again, they truly did bring me so much joy in 2017 when I read 200 of them. The simplicity of the messages of the books is amazing, and I am brought to tears or unfettered joy often. My most recent “made me cry” read was Sterling, Best Dog Ever by Aidan Cassie. I’m tellin’ ya, kids books man.

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Did you like what you read? Here’s some ways you can support us and this blog!
Join our Facebook group, Planning an Epic Road Trip on Any Budget
Join the Journey With The G’s email list (bonus – you get my Epic Road Trip Budget spreadsheet)
Buy my book, Planning an Epic Road Trip on any Budget
Buy my book, Trusting God With 2 Cents: 22 Days To Becoming A Successful Christian Business Owner.
Shop on Amazon (no additional cost to you, this gives us a percentage of what you order).
Check out our resources page.
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel