Comments on: Sake & Ziplines, Couches & Swords: What I Learned on #austinadventures w/ @CouchSurfingOri http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin the continuing adventures of living my truth Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:44:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Doug Stewart http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-2067 Doug Stewart Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:46:15 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-2067 Hey ElizabethPW! This is the first time I've read your blog. You know what? I like you. Why not turn your life into an adventure? What else are you going to do anyway? I'm cheering you on through this here computer screen. Can't you see me giving you two thumbs up? Hey ElizabethPW! This is the first time I've read your blog. You know what? I like you. Why not turn your life into an adventure? What else are you going to do anyway? I'm cheering you on through this here computer screen. Can't you see me giving you two thumbs up?

]]> By: Doug Stewart http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1481 Doug Stewart Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:46:15 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1481 Hey ElizabethPW! This is the first time I've read your blog. You know what? I like you. Why not turn your life into an adventure? What else are you going to do anyway? I'm cheering you on through this here computer screen. Can't you see me giving you two thumbs up? Hey ElizabethPW! This is the first time I've read your blog. You know what? I like you. Why not turn your life into an adventure? What else are you going to do anyway? I'm cheering you on through this here computer screen. Can't you see me giving you two thumbs up?

]]> By: Mike Mann http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1407 Mike Mann Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:39:48 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1407 Now that you are a PRO zip line rider, try out WIRED in Canton, Texas <a href="http://www.ziptheusa.com" rel="nofollow">www.ziptheusa.com</a> home of the longest zip line in TEXAS Now that you are a PRO zip line rider, try out WIRED in Canton, Texas http://www.ziptheusa.com home of the longest zip line in TEXAS

]]> By: lorilatimer http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1394 lorilatimer Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:50:25 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1394 Due to my own "work" and then travels, I'm just now reading this. But I so understand what you're talking about... I have to go to LAX tomorrow to get on a flight back to ATL to my "normal life." I grew up in L.A. but have lived in ATL for 21 years... but what you said hit me right on... I'm just passing through there. Even though I have children and a grandson there, I want MORE than that... I want to travel for the adventure, to meet new people, and to have new experiences.<br><br>Thank you so much for putting into words what I've been feeling for quite a while but haven't found the voice... or the courage... to say.<br><br>Just one more reason I've come to love you and your blogs and adventures since I met you in Oct.! And I hope that one day soon we will meet again on one of our adventures :)<br><br>Hugs, Lori Due to my own “work” and then travels, I'm just now reading this. But I so understand what you're talking about… I have to go to LAX tomorrow to get on a flight back to ATL to my “normal life.” I grew up in L.A. but have lived in ATL for 21 years… but what you said hit me right on… I'm just passing through there. Even though I have children and a grandson there, I want MORE than that… I want to travel for the adventure, to meet new people, and to have new experiences.

Thank you so much for putting into words what I've been feeling for quite a while but haven't found the voice… or the courage… to say.

Just one more reason I've come to love you and your blogs and adventures since I met you in Oct.! And I hope that one day soon we will meet again on one of our adventures :)

Hugs, Lori

]]> By: Clare Appleyard http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1270 Clare Appleyard Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:34:19 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1270 Oh man, EPW, you rock - good on you on pushing past that "Don't pass this sign" sign! And welcome to the world of t-shirts ;-) Here's to internet friendships changing lives! Oh man, EPW, you rock – good on you on pushing past that “Don't pass this sign” sign! And welcome to the world of t-shirts ;-) Here's to internet friendships changing lives!

]]> By: couchsurfingori http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1250 couchsurfingori Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:23:20 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1250 I want to see pics of these 3 new fun shirts! I want to see pics of these 3 new fun shirts!

]]> By: couchsurfingori http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1251 couchsurfingori Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:22:53 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1251 Everyone that wants to see EPW's photo set- check out: <a href="http://www.couchsurfingori.com/2010/01/18/is-this-the-same-person-photography-and-fun-can-make-a-difference/" rel="nofollow">http://www.couchsurfingori.com/2010/01/18/is-th...</a> Everyone that wants to see EPW's photo set- check out: http://www.couchsurfingori.com/2010/01/18/is-th...

]]> By: couchsurfingori http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1231 couchsurfingori Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:14:17 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1231 I'd like to think that the best (divulged and undivulged ) are yet to come! An adventure guide is only a warm-up... It seems EPW is addicted, and wants to let her fun self out to play... so, now that she's on the path to be the one that makes everyone else see that life is - and should/needs to be - fun. Guess it's a pay-it-forward kind of things. Virus of the mind, baby :) I'd like to think that the best (divulged and undivulged ) are yet to come! An adventure guide is only a warm-up… It seems EPW is addicted, and wants to let her fun self out to play… so, now that she's on the path to be the one that makes everyone else see that life is – and should/needs to be – fun. Guess it's a pay-it-forward kind of things. Virus of the mind, baby :)

]]> By: thereseskelly http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1230 thereseskelly Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:34:45 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1230 Hey EPW, love this one!!! And the Indigo's just rock.<br><br>Not sure if you knew this, but in another life (20 yrs ago) when I ran drug treatment groups, the word "fine" was an acronym for - F'd up, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional Wreck.<br><br>So the Indigo Girls are saying that the less we seek our Source, the closer we are to being a wreck!<br>All the more reason to stay connected, don't you think? And thru experiencing life the way you are and bumping into your stuff....you get to find that> Very cool! Hey EPW, love this one!!! And the Indigo's just rock.

Not sure if you knew this, but in another life (20 yrs ago) when I ran drug treatment groups, the word “fine” was an acronym for – F'd up, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional Wreck.

So the Indigo Girls are saying that the less we seek our Source, the closer we are to being a wreck!
All the more reason to stay connected, don't you think? And thru experiencing life the way you are and bumping into your stuff….you get to find that> Very cool!

]]> By: couchsurfingori http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/austin/comment-page-1#comment-1216 couchsurfingori Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:25:22 +0000 http://elizabethpottsweinstein.com/?p=997#comment-1216 Wow, that homework I gave EPW to treat her home like she's out of town is really spreading! That's fabulous! As to how to do that? That's really easy --- go up to random strangers (or to the friends you know... but... random strangers really doubles the effect) - and ask them "If I just got into town, and I'm here for the weekend-- what should I check out?" You can get more specific if you actually are looking for a particular activity- i.e. Where's a good place to go glass blowing? (I actually asked that, and went glass blowing- something I Wanted to do since I was 5) or Where's the best thai food? Or where is a great place to dance? -- but if you really want adventure, just try doing everything differently-- i.e. take a different route to work. Wear jeans instead of a dress. Wear a dress instead of jeans. Drink coffee instead of tea. Try a different coffee than you've ever had. Try a different kind of food that you never had. Don't order your regular things. Call up people you haven't called up in forever. <br><br>Like I told EPW in how to be Epic (<a href="http://bit.ly/7amZ9A" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/7amZ9A</a>) - start asking your kids how to do certain things, and follow their instructions... guarantee you that your "Groundhog day syndrome" will disappear. <br><br>More thoughts-- since you said your days consist of taking care of the kids, cleaning, laundry, kitchen.... I would consider playing music loudly -- and vary your music. Check out awesome sites like TheSixtyOne (<a href="http://TheSixtyOne.com" rel="nofollow">http://TheSixtyOne.com</a> - actually, go straight to <a href="http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/top/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/top/</a>) -you'll discover all sorts of music awesomeness. Maybe do the laundry at a laundromat, and talk to strangers. Kitchen- new recipes/ingredients (food network has an awesome site). Add hobbies at the house-- painting? knitting? drums? Get that Rockband game for the whole family to play. Throw dinner parties. Throw game parties. Paint the house--- but not a solid color.. marble, etc... Not necessarily recommending it-- but, work around the house in a different state of mind (drink, etc) - The hobbies are great though, 'cause that's something you can do as a family. Maybe hobby night- - everyone is getting a new hobby. Try new ones until you all find ones you like. Wow, that homework I gave EPW to treat her home like she's out of town is really spreading! That's fabulous! As to how to do that? That's really easy — go up to random strangers (or to the friends you know… but… random strangers really doubles the effect) – and ask them “If I just got into town, and I'm here for the weekend– what should I check out?” You can get more specific if you actually are looking for a particular activity- i.e. Where's a good place to go glass blowing? (I actually asked that, and went glass blowing- something I Wanted to do since I was 5) or Where's the best thai food? Or where is a great place to dance? — but if you really want adventure, just try doing everything differently– i.e. take a different route to work. Wear jeans instead of a dress. Wear a dress instead of jeans. Drink coffee instead of tea. Try a different coffee than you've ever had. Try a different kind of food that you never had. Don't order your regular things. Call up people you haven't called up in forever.

Like I told EPW in how to be Epic (http://bit.ly/7amZ9A) – start asking your kids how to do certain things, and follow their instructions… guarantee you that your “Groundhog day syndrome” will disappear.

More thoughts– since you said your days consist of taking care of the kids, cleaning, laundry, kitchen…. I would consider playing music loudly — and vary your music. Check out awesome sites like TheSixtyOne (http://TheSixtyOne.com – actually, go straight to http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/top/) -you'll discover all sorts of music awesomeness. Maybe do the laundry at a laundromat, and talk to strangers. Kitchen- new recipes/ingredients (food network has an awesome site). Add hobbies at the house– painting? knitting? drums? Get that Rockband game for the whole family to play. Throw dinner parties. Throw game parties. Paint the house— but not a solid color.. marble, etc… Not necessarily recommending it– but, work around the house in a different state of mind (drink, etc) – The hobbies are great though, 'cause that's something you can do as a family. Maybe hobby night- – everyone is getting a new hobby. Try new ones until you all find ones you like.

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