Some more showings with the same 'ol feedback. LOVELY house.....GREAT house.....BEAUTIFUL house...TOO CLOSE TO STREET......UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This we know. It is why we didn't want to buy it. If this house was positioned anywhere else, it would have already sold, and for MUCH, much more money. Our first time looking at this house, we said 'no' and moved on, looking at a whole bunch more. After looking at all of the others, we came back (about a month later) and made an offer. So that could happen too -- someone who has already seen it might come back. The house had been on the market for almost 6 months when we bought it. We've only been on the market now a little over two months. We knew the street would be an issue...actually the issue. Just like they say, "Location, location, location."
In the five years that we've lived here, we've gotten more used to it. Actually, the traffic noise bothers me a lot less than our neighbor's new yappy dog that they let out at 5:45 a.m. to bark incessantly for an hour.
We are going to get the pool open next weekend if the roof gets finished. Phoebe so badly wants it up now. We tried to explain to her that we can't because of the roofing materials and nails that could end up in it. It's been nice and hot and would be wonderful to be swimming in it this weekend, but....we must wait.
The fruit trees are going to be abundant and loaded this summer, we can already tell. That is another good reason to stay a little longer and do some canning of peaches, pears, apples, and cherries. There are none of those fruits in our future home, as it is way too tropical. It would be fun to take some of those cans of fruit from here down to Belize to have on hand for special occasions (and gifts!).
Our realtor is talking short sale and other options, but we aren't ready to do that quite yet. It's summer and we can hold off. Meantime, I just keep making my 'piles' with their designation, and continue to position us for the move. I love to organize and plan, so this is the benefit of it taking this long. It's much easier waiting in the summer, than it is in the long cold winter.
We have another showing today, so it's time to clean the windows (again), dust and vacuum, put on the classical music and bake cookies....mmmmmm......
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Still Here
The only reason I'm posting to the blog is because it's been awhile. I don't have any news, just emotion -- which is not really what anyone wants to read. I just felt like I should at least write something to look like I'm still here. And that's my problem: I'm STILL HERE. In Colorado, that is. I'm finding happiness in it all, nevertheless. My days are quite slow and sometimes I am a little bored (which has not ever happened since I was 12). I'm learning how to be, which is something kinda new to me. I just always do. But to be, I have discovered, is an art. I have not mastered it.
We've had two 'second showings', which is people coming back for a second look. We've had an offer, but it was $44,000 less than what we are asking for it now. We started at $329,900, which is still very good for the house. We've reduced the price twice and are now at $315,900. We cannot go any lower after paying realtor commissions, or we'd have to bring money to the closing table and we do NOT want to do that. The gal that offered knew full well the house is worth way more, but thought we were more than just motivated. We are not desperate yet. We are motivated, yes. The comparable properties nearby place us in a very good position. Some of the feedback we get is this:
Meantime, I'm learning to make jewelry, reading all kinds of things, exercising more, taking a self-defense class, working in the yard, beginning a little sewing again, etc.
I'm also putting more stuff in different major categories like: Take With First Trip, Take With Later, Not Sure, Get Rid of Most Definitely, Sell, Give.
I spoke with a Canadian guy who owns a house in Placencia that I think I want to rent for a year. It sounds like it would work well. It is small, cheap and close to everything, so I wouldn't even need a vehicle right away. I could settle in and just get used to living in my new country. It isn't ON the beach, but near. I would have to pay twice as much for something teeny on the beach. It is on the lagoon, which is nice. It's fenced, which is good for the kids and dogs. It is right in the village, close to the store and other things. It only has 2 bedrooms, but it would fit 4 of us comfortably. I would share a room with Phoebe, since Brian isn't coming down for a year.
We are trying to decide when exactly I should go. I was thinking August 1, but I could also go a little earlier for a couple of weeks and then come back for the remainder of the summer and take another 'load' of stuff down along with the pets, kids, etc. Brian could go with me the first trip, and we could make a little 'us' time out of it, scuba a day or two, and look at properties. We are kinda broke right now, but it sounds like it might be a good idea to do it that way, so he can help make the 'housing' decisions with me. I'll post more on what we decide later.
So for now, I'm trying to pretend I am staying in Colorado and get my mind more on enjoying where I am at the moment. For some reason, this is not easy for me...
We've had two 'second showings', which is people coming back for a second look. We've had an offer, but it was $44,000 less than what we are asking for it now. We started at $329,900, which is still very good for the house. We've reduced the price twice and are now at $315,900. We cannot go any lower after paying realtor commissions, or we'd have to bring money to the closing table and we do NOT want to do that. The gal that offered knew full well the house is worth way more, but thought we were more than just motivated. We are not desperate yet. We are motivated, yes. The comparable properties nearby place us in a very good position. Some of the feedback we get is this:
- Great house; Lots of square footage for the money
- Shows well and in good condition
- Darling and beautiful
- Too close to the busy street behind the house.
- Too big (???) I must ask here why one is looking at it in the first place, if it is too big. The brochures state the square footage (3,886 s.f.) and the number of bedrooms and baths (6/5).
Meantime, I'm learning to make jewelry, reading all kinds of things, exercising more, taking a self-defense class, working in the yard, beginning a little sewing again, etc.
I'm also putting more stuff in different major categories like: Take With First Trip, Take With Later, Not Sure, Get Rid of Most Definitely, Sell, Give.
I spoke with a Canadian guy who owns a house in Placencia that I think I want to rent for a year. It sounds like it would work well. It is small, cheap and close to everything, so I wouldn't even need a vehicle right away. I could settle in and just get used to living in my new country. It isn't ON the beach, but near. I would have to pay twice as much for something teeny on the beach. It is on the lagoon, which is nice. It's fenced, which is good for the kids and dogs. It is right in the village, close to the store and other things. It only has 2 bedrooms, but it would fit 4 of us comfortably. I would share a room with Phoebe, since Brian isn't coming down for a year.
We are trying to decide when exactly I should go. I was thinking August 1, but I could also go a little earlier for a couple of weeks and then come back for the remainder of the summer and take another 'load' of stuff down along with the pets, kids, etc. Brian could go with me the first trip, and we could make a little 'us' time out of it, scuba a day or two, and look at properties. We are kinda broke right now, but it sounds like it might be a good idea to do it that way, so he can help make the 'housing' decisions with me. I'll post more on what we decide later.
So for now, I'm trying to pretend I am staying in Colorado and get my mind more on enjoying where I am at the moment. For some reason, this is not easy for me...
Saturday, March 13, 2010
My friend, the beach
I was just reading my dear friend's post on the very same thing (Mother Fulker). She lives near a beach that I used to live near. I haven't lived there for 27 years and I live far from any beach now. It's a Lake Michigan beach she lives near and it is cold, but nevertheless, it is a beach and healing, as she mentioned.
I went to Wales several years ago and there are blue rocks (almost purple) on the beach there and someone prophetic once said that the blue rocks had much significance and were healing. I felt strongly that it was true when I was there. I loved it and it's a cold place too. I didn't care. I felt healed and whole there, regardless of what was going on around me. Strange, but true.
So, I've decided that I need to find a place right on the sand in Belize when I move there, at least at first. It's not going to be emotionally easy being away from my husband and other family members. I'll have my two younger kids with me, and my 23 year old son nearby in San Ignacio, but it will be new and strange and I need to be in a place that heals me. The sea does that. And it will be a warm one this time, which is all the better!
I spent a week on a live-aboard boat last May in Antigua and Barbuda. I never once wanted to get off that boat. I loved it! I'm a water girl. Yes indeed.
So again, the plans tweak a bit. And it feels right. We still have our dream to build a place somewhere in Belize and go off grid. We still have our plans to work down there, own a business or two to generate a small income of some sort. But, this first leg of the adventure must be lived on the beach. So the search is on for where exactly.
On another note, we will officially have the house on the market Tuesday night. We signed the paperwork already, but have a few more things to get done before it can be shown. It's still a bit of a mess. My gosh, this place is big. So much to clean and take care of. 6 bedrooms, 5 toilets to clean, big high ceilings that I have to fly up to in order to get the dust and cobwebs down. I'm looking forward to the simplicity of a small place with not many 'things' to repair and maintain. I want to see what that's like. It's been forever since I have had time to just enjoy nature and life and not have to "do" something. I'm a human 'being', not a human 'doing', yet I'm always 'doing.'
I just am stressing out about the house not selling. We don't have a lot of leeway for selling it and not losing our shirts. We have a $35,000 margin between what is owed to the bank and what we are asking for it. With closing costs and realtors' fees, we are going to have nearly nothing...or maybe nothing...or maybe negative dollars. It scares the hell outta me! I'm trusting it will be the best case scenario. It's hard when you're 51 and have seen all the worst case scenarios in life happen instead, to be optimistic about this. I'm trying...
Ok, so back to the beach. Ahhh yes......
I need a large 1 bedroom (2 bedroom would be better with my two kids) that accepts pets on the beach. I need room to roam around a bit. I need it furnished, because I'm taking nothing but kids, pets, a few articles of clothing, some school books, and little else. I need it to be safe. I don't think I am asking for much. I don't want to spend more than $1000/month. Now, there's where I might be asking for too much, I don't know. I hope not.
I'm going to start looking...I might be moving in May. I plan on selling this house quickly. That's why we're pricing it so low. I'm praying folks will see how great it is, how great the price is, and fight over it! Yeah mon!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
housework, not homework
Last post was titled "homework" I believe. This is housework. We are working on the house, so it's housework. Painting, cleaning, putting in new appliances, countertops, sink, faucet, fixtures, etc. Tomorrow is the night we actually put the house on the market. We are excited...and very tired. I cannot believe how much work it has taken to get it ready. And we won't be totally ready tomorrow night, but good enough to get it on MLS and hopefully get it out there for interested buyers to take notice and want to look at it and better yet, BUY IT!!!
Gosh, it could happen fast. It could. I know the likelihood is somewhat slim because of the market and economy. We are pricing it low and have done a lot of updating, so hopefully that will make the difference. And if it does, it could really happen fast. I could actually be in Belize by end of May. Dream come true. Most of mine don't, so we'll just see.
I know I'll get there one day. I've been looking at properties for rent in lots of different areas. I feel that I should be looking on the coast, while Kyle is definitely going to be in the Cayo district. I love it there, but I keep seeing myself on the water. I put myself back on Facebook today to hopefully make some connections and network to get perhaps some help with finding a place to rent there. We'll see...
The kitchen is looking really nice. Nice new stainless appliances, beautiful countertops, sparkly black granite sink with cool faucet. Almost makes me want to stay now......NOT!!!
I will update when there is something happening. Right now it is just boring talking about getting the house ready to sell. I can't wait until nice enough weather comes to have the yard sale. So until something wonderful happens, I may be quiet for awhile and just keep doing HOUSEWORK!
Gosh, it could happen fast. It could. I know the likelihood is somewhat slim because of the market and economy. We are pricing it low and have done a lot of updating, so hopefully that will make the difference. And if it does, it could really happen fast. I could actually be in Belize by end of May. Dream come true. Most of mine don't, so we'll just see.
I know I'll get there one day. I've been looking at properties for rent in lots of different areas. I feel that I should be looking on the coast, while Kyle is definitely going to be in the Cayo district. I love it there, but I keep seeing myself on the water. I put myself back on Facebook today to hopefully make some connections and network to get perhaps some help with finding a place to rent there. We'll see...
The kitchen is looking really nice. Nice new stainless appliances, beautiful countertops, sparkly black granite sink with cool faucet. Almost makes me want to stay now......NOT!!!
I will update when there is something happening. Right now it is just boring talking about getting the house ready to sell. I can't wait until nice enough weather comes to have the yard sale. So until something wonderful happens, I may be quiet for awhile and just keep doing HOUSEWORK!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Homework
Kyle's been in Belize for almost a week now and has been doing a lot of investigative work and homework. He's researched business, banks, vehicles, taxes, people, government, real estate, etc. etc. I can't believe how much he has accomplished in such a short time.
I think the main thing I'm impressed with is how many great people he's met. With his age (23) and his maturity level, respectfulness, and intelligence, people seem to want to take him under their wing and really show him around. He's gathered a ton of information on a ton of subjects. He is ready to come back the the U.S. and pack up, tie up loose ends, and move down there. This should take him about a month or so.
He needs to get a vehicle and he's not sure whether or not to get one down there, which is very expensive in relation to other things there. Just like everyone says, the cost of living in Belize is very relative. Some things are sooooo cheap and some things are ridiculously expensive for how poor most people are. A vehicle happens to be one of those things. The majority of people don't own a car there. Ex-pats do, but you're considered rich if you have one.
He has a car now, but I'm going to drive it until I move down there and then he'll sell it. I just sold my truck yesterday, which is good. So I need his car to drive for now. He could buy something here and ship it down or drive it down. Driving down is not the most fun thing to do. You could read others' blogs on that subject. Going through Mexico is an adventure. We'll just say that. You can buy one here for less, but then duty is the problem. Certain vehicles have less duty imposed on them, research on that is underway.
Some of our plans have already changed. I told you they would. The plan is now that he goes down in about a month to stay. He will rent a house, work his web/software business from there, and just ease into the Belizean life. We are on track to put our house on the market in a couple of weeks. Then we just hope it sells soon. Everything else is pretty much still the plan, except that I'll go down when the house sells and settle in before I buy a business, like I originally thought. Kyle feels that it would be best for the kids and me to get used to living there first and then look into what I want to buy. Hmmmm.....I'm not used to just living without working. But it's probably a good idea. I'll feel like I'm retired. Yikes!
Kyle said he loved visiting with Art and Gale and learning about off grid living. It's so way cool! He plans to go back to their place before he returns to the U.S. He liked it there a lot. Very rustic.
Not sure about the business in Belompan. He feels she is still asking too much for what is included. We need to wait because of all the things that have broken down and needed repaired here has caused us to back up a few steps and wait. He's been looking at several businesses in San Ignacio that seem to have him more interested. We'll probably buy one of those if after all homework is done and we still feel like that's the direction we should go. Who knows? We could change our mind a bunch of times yet.
So, the homework continues....sounds boring, but it's not. The more info, the better chances of success in this endeavor.
Now, if that son of mine will just take the remainder of his time down there and just chill. He hasn't had a vacation for such a long time.
I think the main thing I'm impressed with is how many great people he's met. With his age (23) and his maturity level, respectfulness, and intelligence, people seem to want to take him under their wing and really show him around. He's gathered a ton of information on a ton of subjects. He is ready to come back the the U.S. and pack up, tie up loose ends, and move down there. This should take him about a month or so.
He needs to get a vehicle and he's not sure whether or not to get one down there, which is very expensive in relation to other things there. Just like everyone says, the cost of living in Belize is very relative. Some things are sooooo cheap and some things are ridiculously expensive for how poor most people are. A vehicle happens to be one of those things. The majority of people don't own a car there. Ex-pats do, but you're considered rich if you have one.
He has a car now, but I'm going to drive it until I move down there and then he'll sell it. I just sold my truck yesterday, which is good. So I need his car to drive for now. He could buy something here and ship it down or drive it down. Driving down is not the most fun thing to do. You could read others' blogs on that subject. Going through Mexico is an adventure. We'll just say that. You can buy one here for less, but then duty is the problem. Certain vehicles have less duty imposed on them, research on that is underway.
Some of our plans have already changed. I told you they would. The plan is now that he goes down in about a month to stay. He will rent a house, work his web/software business from there, and just ease into the Belizean life. We are on track to put our house on the market in a couple of weeks. Then we just hope it sells soon. Everything else is pretty much still the plan, except that I'll go down when the house sells and settle in before I buy a business, like I originally thought. Kyle feels that it would be best for the kids and me to get used to living there first and then look into what I want to buy. Hmmmm.....I'm not used to just living without working. But it's probably a good idea. I'll feel like I'm retired. Yikes!
Kyle said he loved visiting with Art and Gale and learning about off grid living. It's so way cool! He plans to go back to their place before he returns to the U.S. He liked it there a lot. Very rustic.
Not sure about the business in Belompan. He feels she is still asking too much for what is included. We need to wait because of all the things that have broken down and needed repaired here has caused us to back up a few steps and wait. He's been looking at several businesses in San Ignacio that seem to have him more interested. We'll probably buy one of those if after all homework is done and we still feel like that's the direction we should go. Who knows? We could change our mind a bunch of times yet.
So, the homework continues....sounds boring, but it's not. The more info, the better chances of success in this endeavor.
Now, if that son of mine will just take the remainder of his time down there and just chill. He hasn't had a vacation for such a long time.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Dream
I promised I'd try to explain 'The Dream.' I call it that, but it is more than that. It is a plan. Plans change. But this is what it is today.
Kyle left this morning to go to Belize for 10 days and check on a couple of businesses that we (he, my husband and me) are interested in buying and running. If it's right, he'll put down the earnest money and start the proceedings! These are restaurants that are already operating and it would be a turn key situation. Because of the economy, we want our first one to be as little dependent as possible upon tourism. If all works out, we will be buying a small lunch and catering business in the capital city and try to take over as soon as possible. (And yes, we do have experience.) This little business does not make a lot of money, so it will be challenging. We could fail. But we want to try. If we see it as a success, even if it's small, we will move on to step 2. I guess I should say here that step 1 1/2 is getting a house to rent while we try this first step. So, Kyle is also doing that while he is there. It appears there is enough to choose from on a place to live.
Step 1 3/4 would be for Kyle to get really busy with his web/software business while also down there, to pull in some more income. He wants to hire Belizeans in the future for this business as well.
Step 2 is selling our house in Colorado. We are trying to get everything done and ready for it to be on the market within the next 2-3 weeks. New kitchen countertops, sink, appliances, etc. We need it to sell before we can afford to buy a second business and some land there. We want to use the profit from our house to free us up from all debt and use whatever is left to begin saving to purchase our land that we want to build on in the future (step 37). So, after the house sells, the two youngest kids (14 and 10) and I will move down to Belize and move into the house Kyle rents. My husband will stay behind and rent a room or small apartment and continue to work his carpet cleaning business to help us save faster. He and I will probably only see each other every other month for awhile. It will be tough, I am sure. That's the hardest part for me, but we are keeping our eyes on the prize! The kids and I will come back and visit and he will come down there to work with us too. Son #3 is not moving to Belize. At least not at this time. He is going to school (college), working, and he has a girlfriend. He'll stay in Colorado. Son #1 is living in Boston right now. Maybe he'll come some day. He'll at least visit as soon as we're settled there.
Step 3 is for Brian to sell his business and move to Belize. When that happens, a lot of our work down there will then turn to our property that we will have purchased. We will begin to clear, prepare, build, and prepare to go off grid. We want to have tons of fruit trees and learn to garden in the tropics. We want to raise some chickens perhaps. We'll see how all those details play out. We want to provide a beautiful place for our children and grandchildren to come to anytime they want, or anytime they want to be a part of it all.
We plan to continue the businesses that are successful and grow them as well. This is at least where we think we want to be. It has been a dream for quite awhile. There's lots of discouragers and nay-sayers. Most of them coming from our closest friends or family. It makes me a bit sad that they can't be happy and encouraging for us, but I guess I understand their fears and concerns. We just know that if we don't try this, we'll always wonder and wish we had. We are a sturdy, courageous and adventurous family. We've never 'fit in.' The square peg syndrome, you know.
I've read plenty of scary stories of others trying to do similar things and not succeeding. But I also have heard of the ones that have done it and love it. We just want to see which category we're in. It doesn't matter, as long as we get to try. What do we have to lose? A lot of time and a lot of money. We could just stay here in our suburban home in Colorado and lose a bunch of time and money. And be safer. Or would we be???? I know I wouldn't be happier.
So, that is the dream and the plan...for today.
Kyle left this morning to go to Belize for 10 days and check on a couple of businesses that we (he, my husband and me) are interested in buying and running. If it's right, he'll put down the earnest money and start the proceedings! These are restaurants that are already operating and it would be a turn key situation. Because of the economy, we want our first one to be as little dependent as possible upon tourism. If all works out, we will be buying a small lunch and catering business in the capital city and try to take over as soon as possible. (And yes, we do have experience.) This little business does not make a lot of money, so it will be challenging. We could fail. But we want to try. If we see it as a success, even if it's small, we will move on to step 2. I guess I should say here that step 1 1/2 is getting a house to rent while we try this first step. So, Kyle is also doing that while he is there. It appears there is enough to choose from on a place to live.
Step 1 3/4 would be for Kyle to get really busy with his web/software business while also down there, to pull in some more income. He wants to hire Belizeans in the future for this business as well.
Step 2 is selling our house in Colorado. We are trying to get everything done and ready for it to be on the market within the next 2-3 weeks. New kitchen countertops, sink, appliances, etc. We need it to sell before we can afford to buy a second business and some land there. We want to use the profit from our house to free us up from all debt and use whatever is left to begin saving to purchase our land that we want to build on in the future (step 37). So, after the house sells, the two youngest kids (14 and 10) and I will move down to Belize and move into the house Kyle rents. My husband will stay behind and rent a room or small apartment and continue to work his carpet cleaning business to help us save faster. He and I will probably only see each other every other month for awhile. It will be tough, I am sure. That's the hardest part for me, but we are keeping our eyes on the prize! The kids and I will come back and visit and he will come down there to work with us too. Son #3 is not moving to Belize. At least not at this time. He is going to school (college), working, and he has a girlfriend. He'll stay in Colorado. Son #1 is living in Boston right now. Maybe he'll come some day. He'll at least visit as soon as we're settled there.
Step 3 is for Brian to sell his business and move to Belize. When that happens, a lot of our work down there will then turn to our property that we will have purchased. We will begin to clear, prepare, build, and prepare to go off grid. We want to have tons of fruit trees and learn to garden in the tropics. We want to raise some chickens perhaps. We'll see how all those details play out. We want to provide a beautiful place for our children and grandchildren to come to anytime they want, or anytime they want to be a part of it all.
We plan to continue the businesses that are successful and grow them as well. This is at least where we think we want to be. It has been a dream for quite awhile. There's lots of discouragers and nay-sayers. Most of them coming from our closest friends or family. It makes me a bit sad that they can't be happy and encouraging for us, but I guess I understand their fears and concerns. We just know that if we don't try this, we'll always wonder and wish we had. We are a sturdy, courageous and adventurous family. We've never 'fit in.' The square peg syndrome, you know.
I've read plenty of scary stories of others trying to do similar things and not succeeding. But I also have heard of the ones that have done it and love it. We just want to see which category we're in. It doesn't matter, as long as we get to try. What do we have to lose? A lot of time and a lot of money. We could just stay here in our suburban home in Colorado and lose a bunch of time and money. And be safer. Or would we be???? I know I wouldn't be happier.
So, that is the dream and the plan...for today.
Monday, February 15, 2010
This is it
In less than 9 hours, my second oldest son is getting on a plane to Belize. He's done this before, but this time it's different. This is the beginning of a new era for our family, because he is going there to buy our first business in Belize. He is our family's representative for the first business we buy there. We are buying a business there in order to be able to live there.
We aren't wealthy, so as my husband and I get closer to retirement age, we realize that our retirement will look a lot different than retirement looked for our parents. We won't actually retire, per se. We'll own a business or two or three, and have an income in order to live where we've wanted to live for some time now. I'll post the rest of the "dream" another time. I'll also post later what our plans are to get us there, since we don't have a lot of money.
Living in Belize has been a dream of ours and this is our way to obtain the reality of it. My son's dream is also to live there, at least for awhile in his young life. We all love Belize, the people of Belize, and are tired of the cold Colorado winters. We love being nearer to the Caribbean and the jungle as well. We have mountains in Colorado, but the mountains in Belize are GREEN!!
Our son Kyle, is planning to buy a small business, move to Belize and work his other business from there. What a life it could be! We are hopeful and excited. And scared too!
So...this is it...he leaves in the morning for the first part of this adventure to "seal the deal" and find a modest home to rent. I will join him soon with my two youngest children. And then eventually, my husband will join us. We have to do it in 'steps' in order to make this work. As the kids and I 'take care of business' in Belize, my husband Brian, will be taking care of business here. He must continue his carpet cleaning business that he's had for 17 years in order to bring in the income we need to get started on this new adventure, at least for awhile. We have to sell our home, most of our posessions, and work hard to make this a reality.
If it doesn't work out, we can say we went for it. If we don't go for it, how will we ever know? I can't even think of living that way. Living is living the dream. And dreaming IS living.
We aren't wealthy, so as my husband and I get closer to retirement age, we realize that our retirement will look a lot different than retirement looked for our parents. We won't actually retire, per se. We'll own a business or two or three, and have an income in order to live where we've wanted to live for some time now. I'll post the rest of the "dream" another time. I'll also post later what our plans are to get us there, since we don't have a lot of money.
Living in Belize has been a dream of ours and this is our way to obtain the reality of it. My son's dream is also to live there, at least for awhile in his young life. We all love Belize, the people of Belize, and are tired of the cold Colorado winters. We love being nearer to the Caribbean and the jungle as well. We have mountains in Colorado, but the mountains in Belize are GREEN!!
Our son Kyle, is planning to buy a small business, move to Belize and work his other business from there. What a life it could be! We are hopeful and excited. And scared too!
So...this is it...he leaves in the morning for the first part of this adventure to "seal the deal" and find a modest home to rent. I will join him soon with my two youngest children. And then eventually, my husband will join us. We have to do it in 'steps' in order to make this work. As the kids and I 'take care of business' in Belize, my husband Brian, will be taking care of business here. He must continue his carpet cleaning business that he's had for 17 years in order to bring in the income we need to get started on this new adventure, at least for awhile. We have to sell our home, most of our posessions, and work hard to make this a reality.
If it doesn't work out, we can say we went for it. If we don't go for it, how will we ever know? I can't even think of living that way. Living is living the dream. And dreaming IS living.
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