tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post1680487728538579690..comments2024-02-14T02:34:47.703-08:00Comments on Julie Ann Art: Leaving Your Comfort ZoneJulie Ann Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281980372437849801noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-59585707285876796362014-05-06T12:40:04.284-07:002014-05-06T12:40:04.284-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am abo...Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am about to make my first real move of my life this month and I came back to re-read this post to give me the motivation to tell my family and quit my job. It's comforting knowing that if other's can do it, maybe I can, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-70858630742738305312012-09-12T21:30:58.978-07:002012-09-12T21:30:58.978-07:00Thanks! :)Thanks! :)Stephanie @ Shades of Color Art™https://www.blogger.com/profile/06015344922779398145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-84506461341771050372012-08-23T06:50:16.501-07:002012-08-23T06:50:16.501-07:00Thanks for the post, I really like your blog. It&#...Thanks for the post, I really like your blog. It's always difficult to leave your home and move somewhere. I am thinking about moving for last few years, but still afraid to make a step. Looking for jobs onine is a good idea, I think that it's worth to prepare for a new life as much as it possible. Moving is difficult not only psychologically, but financially also, so you never know what to expect. If I will decide to move I think I definitely need an emergency fund, maybe financially it will make me feel more safe.Mila@PaydayDeskhttp://paydaydesk.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-82549583738543961652012-04-23T07:35:56.815-07:002012-04-23T07:35:56.815-07:00I think it is so funny that you happened to do thi...I think it is so funny that you happened to do this post at a time when this question has come up in my life. Whether or not I would be willing to make a big move, and take a chance. I've decided the answer is yes, even though I am not quite there yet, if things work out, I would be willing to do it. This is such a great story, thank you for your honesty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-7300979730534399182012-04-23T07:33:20.904-07:002012-04-23T07:33:20.904-07:00Don't do it Gina...I'm in Ohio...and it...Don't do it Gina...I'm in Ohio...and it's snowing today!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-5929424477868354112012-04-14T08:17:34.028-07:002012-04-14T08:17:34.028-07:00I still find it crazy how similar our stories are....I still find it crazy how similar our stories are. One thing you definitely had going for you was your savings account and at least looking for jobs. I moved out here on the biggest whim ever. Though it's obviously worked out, it was HELL for a long time.<br /><br />I'm so happy it's worked out so well for you, too!lollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483549948103124552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-91711213224067924322012-04-13T15:59:15.012-07:002012-04-13T15:59:15.012-07:00Once upon a time I took a bunch of risks -- moved ...Once upon a time I took a bunch of risks -- moved away and attended a college where I knew no one, studied abroad in Italy where I literally did not know one person on the entire continent, chose a major that excited me but was also completely out of my comfort zone -- fast forward a couple of years later and I realized that I hated where my life was going and needed to take a risk on myself and do something I love. <br /><br />Now I've got my own blog and I'm starting my own handmade business! I am loving the journey it is taking me on and have seen how it has affected the rest of my life in a positive way.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me why it's okay to do crazy things with your life =)Katherine Toyokohttp://www.papergatti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-15668642318580950402012-04-12T23:06:52.456-07:002012-04-12T23:06:52.456-07:00You really are a strong woman and I admire your ab...You really are a strong woman and I admire your ability to follow your heart =) It's not an easy thing..<br /><br />Hope you're feeling more adjusted to California =)Tammy @ Lemons, Avocados and the Bayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17544718373580541155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-8262413497363017192012-04-12T17:01:13.613-07:002012-04-12T17:01:13.613-07:00Fantastic story! I've been reading your blog f...Fantastic story! I've been reading your blog for awhile, and didn't know you're from Michigan (me too!)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677288932258145399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-68185685118168590472012-04-12T15:41:26.394-07:002012-04-12T15:41:26.394-07:00I don't know if I want to move back to Michiga...I don't know if I want to move back to Michigan exactly, but I definitely want to move closer to home. I don't plan to be in California forever. :]Julie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713796236156427406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-34978890739798406482012-04-12T15:26:38.088-07:002012-04-12T15:26:38.088-07:00Taking a leap is certainly brave but the easy jour...Taking a leap is certainly brave but the easy journey is not always the most fufilling. Feeling rather inspired to take risks and grab the moment after reading this :)The Thrifty Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425401820443647751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-58118018273835249212012-04-12T12:57:44.843-07:002012-04-12T12:57:44.843-07:00Me and California Love you Jules.Me and California Love you Jules.Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584773345402243384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-10494803143628746222012-04-12T12:43:14.543-07:002012-04-12T12:43:14.543-07:00I don't even know what to say. Just reading th...I don't even know what to say. Just reading this scares me! I couldn't imagine picking up my life and just moving away, especially that far! My boyfriend just made a 5+ hour move for me and although it's really not that far away I know it was hard for him to leave the place he's known for a very long time. But I think in the end it's the best for him.<br /><br />Anyway, I just want to commend you on not just making the move but for sticking with it. Maybe it hasn't been easy but what a journey!Why Girls Are Weirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10206388129869459115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-37894339930064540722012-04-12T11:56:57.028-07:002012-04-12T11:56:57.028-07:00I embarked on a similar journey when I moved from ...I embarked on a similar journey when I moved from Florida to New York. It was definitely an eyeopener and my perspective on life in general will never be the same. I feel as if when you break out and do something you've always dreamed of, it builds a lot of character and really molds you into a new person with a new perspective. I believe if you stay in one place for too long, or even your whole life, you will never really get a glimpse of what "real life" really is like. Living in a small town (well, small compared to NYC) definitely was like living in a bubble! Sure, people are friendly and things are a little more slow paced- but that's not always what life is about. Sometimes you need to hear what people are REALLY thinking and I think New York really gave me a dose of that. It definitely taught me to speak my mind more often, because I've always been somewhat of a timid person. You have to branch out, and leaving something you're so familiar with for uncharted territory I believe brought me into my own.<br /><br />xx Olivia<br /><a href="http://iwanttheseshoes.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">IWANTTHESESHOES</a>Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06059295938624927208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-48760483546864597022012-04-12T11:53:39.433-07:002012-04-12T11:53:39.433-07:00This is a shining example of risk and reward. You&...This is a shining example of risk and reward. You'll never know unless you try! Major props to you for being so brave and kick-ass.Paige @ Little Nostalgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978050087934003216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-89069533565589041612012-04-12T11:13:02.337-07:002012-04-12T11:13:02.337-07:00Very interesting - and congratulations on your sti...Very interesting - and congratulations on your stickability! It always pays off in the end, but it takes guts and is always worst the first time around! Keep your positive outlook and you'll come through anything.Isobel Morrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562228276170917504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-33547165143068484662012-04-12T11:06:42.895-07:002012-04-12T11:06:42.895-07:00thank you for sharing this with us!
i would love t...thank you for sharing this with us!<br />i would love to come out of my comfort zone in the future... <br />and i´ll start right now!! :)<br />xo juliaJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167206305197561812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-76233359198035969242012-04-12T11:06:27.528-07:002012-04-12T11:06:27.528-07:00I love your story :) it's really inspirational...I love your story :) it's really inspirational! I find my self in a very similar situation. <br />I am moving to Paris in a few months and have been so nervous about it. And then I stumbled upon your post. I loved reading it. It helped put alot of my own doubts and fears to rest. You're very right about a person needing to leave your comfort zone. I am will literally packing my bags and moving to Paris. I will breaking free :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-61996902553845770672012-04-12T10:42:21.594-07:002012-04-12T10:42:21.594-07:00This is so interesting because I moved from Califo...This is so interesting because I moved from California to Michigan. My family is here and I love it.Imaginary Confetti Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254941945158664703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-26018198147191032542012-04-12T10:00:18.992-07:002012-04-12T10:00:18.992-07:00I LOVED reading this and I love how you are coming...I LOVED reading this and I love how you are coming out of your comfort zones. I will admit, as outgoing and as "loud" as I am I am a HA-UGE baby when it comes to trying new things. I want to practice what I preach about life being too short to be unhappy and "comfortable" in your ways.<br /><br />I think you and I might have to hold hands and have a TON of emails going back and forth if we both decide soon to make another "comfort zone" leap <3<br /><br />I love ya girl and I am SO HAPPY I got to meet you in the flesh. Although in a way it bums me out too that I got to meet you, b/c your awesomeness is so far away and I know we would be the best of friends if we were closer :(Leonorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17265396683454574410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-56293365068993457432012-04-12T09:55:52.703-07:002012-04-12T09:55:52.703-07:00i love learning little bits like this more about y...i love learning little bits like this more about you :)<br /><br />and i have never left the general area where i live and i have to say how MUCH i admire you for making this giant leap! xoErika @ rouge + whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325306327468550273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-18918606079780720552012-04-12T09:51:40.805-07:002012-04-12T09:51:40.805-07:00Great post, Julie! I too moved here form the midw...Great post, Julie! I too moved here form the midwest {ohio}. Do you ever think about moving back? At first I was set here, but now I just want to go home. <br /><br /> I am so happy and grateful for the opportunity to live in Souther California....and for the lack of winter! But I really miss something about Ohio. I never thought I would say that...I thought I was SO DONE with it. I don't know, I guess home is home and you appreciate things the longer you are away.....ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347031157703265500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-2866103430015761142012-04-12T09:51:20.441-07:002012-04-12T09:51:20.441-07:00Awesome story...and welcome to California! It'...Awesome story...and welcome to California! It's definitely a wonderful place to live! I've moved across the country twice and it is scary, overwhelming, exciting and you are right - great learning experiences and you do find out what you are made of! I am glad it's worked out for you!Bonnie @ {PaperKeeper}http://www.paperkeeper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7097629987133092734.post-36442288616880239032012-04-12T09:46:20.421-07:002012-04-12T09:46:20.421-07:00great advice! interesting & definitely unexpec...great advice! interesting & definitely unexpected things can happen when you step out of your comfort zone!<br />xo, Tina <br /><b><a href="http://www.tinacious.me" rel="nofollow">TINACIOUS.ME</a></b> ~ <b><a href="http://www.tinacious.me" rel="nofollow">TINACIOUS.ME</a></b>Tinacious Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463023121697072678noreply@blogger.com