I read this story yesterday about a guy named Ian and I haven't been able to get it off my mind since! For those of you who haven't heard the about this rather interesting story let me give the highlights.
~Ian found woman of his dreams and they married
~They buy a gorgeous house and fill it with love and memories and many beautiful things.
~They buy toys like motorcycle, jet ski, cars.
~Suddenly wife leaves and now Ian is lost even in his own world
Ian now no longer wants to live in the dream that him and his wife built together. He doesn't want to live in the shadow of what could have been.So, now this is where it takes a interesting turn. Ian decided to sell his life on E-Bay!!! That's right he is selling everything in one large lot and he is going to walk away with the clothes on his back, his wallet, and passport. Please note he is not selling his ID only his life. He even convinced the company he works for to give the person who buys his life a chance at his job. Wow, this is just amazing to me! I have thought and even said I would love to just walk away and start over somewhere else BUT to really do it! I imagine there are many people out there saying he has gone off the deep end and some people are going to say you can't run away from yourself so a geographical change isn't going to fix it BUT I don't think that is the case here. I believe he really does just want a clean break to start completely over. It's like he is getting rid of all of the material things so that he can truly figure out who he is. The man has got some guts to really do this. Many talk about just driving off into the sunset but how many really do it. How many people would truly leave their comfort zone and really walk outside their box. Heck most people have issues just taking a different route on the road when there is road construction. I hope he keeps up his blog so I can continue to follow his life. Yes, he did include his computer in the sale so it might take him a while to give updates. Maybe the reason I can't get this story off my mind is as much as I would love to say I could do that I couldn't. It is one thing to talk the talk but he is walking the walk. I wonder if he has any idea how attractive this makes him to women like me. I am smitten with a man so brave of facing the unknown head on without questioning what is outside the box. And of course he is doing it the smart way - with money! Could you or would you do what he has done? I would love to hear your honest opinions...............
Monday, June 23, 2008
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I can empathize with Ian. I was/am very much in love with a woman for the last 2 years (we are both divorced) and just recently, she left me as well with no warning. I was crushed as well. But unlike Ian, I will not let her be the cause of a complete breakdown. Maybe it's because I have 4 kids with my ex-wife and they are more important than any girlfriend, no matter how deeply you love them.
But hey, that's just me. I'm still somewhat depressed about my loss (I really loved her).
I am sorry this woman hurt your heart. I completely agree that no one is worth a breakdown. I wonder if Ian is having a breakdown or if it is just his way of making a clean break to move on. Not having children definitely makes it easier for him. Speaking of children wow you have four! I only have a foured legged furry little son who is a Jack Russel puppy. Glad you stopped by and comment. I hope come back again.......
I would love to make a clean break and have a chance to start a completely different life. There are so many things I would like to try.
Ah, yes peeved if only we could step outside of our box and have completely different experiences.
Four sounds like a lot. But when they are together in my house, it seems like a whole lot more!
Don't get me wrong. A clean break and a fresh new start sounds great. But the reality of life is that you can never fully break free. I remember reading about someone presumed dead on 9/11. He thought no one would know the difference. But HE knew the difference.
You can run away, but you can't hide from yourself. So why even try?
BTW, I planned on coming back anyway.
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