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Vacilando

July 14, 2013 by Chris

 

I am - Vacilando

“…if one is vacilando he is going somewhere but doesn’t greatly care whether he gets there…”

That’s the tag line on our home page. That’s the name of the boat. That’s the quote from the book that inspired this whole journey. That… is the sentiment I have been trying desperately to achieve. The high-ground of “going with the flow” and being in the moment. To be honest… I’ve done a horrible job.

Over the last year of this journey, I’ve been anything but Vacilando. We’ve constantly been trying to get somewhere and I have indeed cared about getting there.

The wisdom and enlightenment that surround being in the moment i guess i do not yet possess.

I shall try again.

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Comments

  1. kc says

    July 14, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    The trick is to keep trying.

    • Chris says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:40 am

      Thanks. I will.

  2. danniehill says

    July 14, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger, Chris.

    • Chris says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:42 am

      Dannie: I always wanted to be Tonto as a kid. Thanks for following along!

  3. Darla Smith says

    July 14, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Actually Chris, I think you have done a WONDERFUL job. You all have had some bad luck in this last year with the boat, but you have experienced SO much on your journey. Seen SO much, and most important, you have stayed safe. I have said before, yall have done more in a year than most have in a lifetime, so I dont think thats a ” Horrible Job ” I think that is a very big accomplishment. I think alot of others would agree with me. Your the best, and I know my Niece feels the same. Love you guys Aunt D

    • Chris says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:45 am

      Thanks Aunt D! We love you too. I completely understand we’ve tackled a lot and for the most part it’s been a success. I think I was simply addressing my lack of ability to just “go with it” and not stress so much about the breakdowns and cash flow. When I sail alone I’m not so worried. I think since we live on the boat and it’s our home now along with the fact that I feel responsible for Mel and Jet’s safety, the pressure ramps up. Every day is a new day and an opportunity to do better than you did yesterday. I keep my thoughts there and appreciate you reading along. Good days and bad!

  4. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Day bye day team. I am not there with you and only read your post but it seems although on a journey and a challenging one at times, you guys seem to also enjoy the moment and resting points and where you at the moment at least at times..

    • Chris says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:47 am

      Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Melody does a much better job at the silver lining thing. I’m old and my vision is not as good… so seeing the silver lining is more difficult! : ) I should wear my glasses more often. We will figure it out and as long as Mel doesn’t clobber me with the frying pan for driving her crazy at times, adjustments will be made and we’ll press on.

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CHRIS: Singer/Songwriter and author from Philly, (and also the author of this blog), transplanted to Nashville, took a break from the music biz and somehow convinced his girlfriend (now wife) to live on a boat and began writing books. You can check out his music on iTunes or his books on Amazon.

MELODY: Thought her husband was crazy for wanting to live on a boat, but never one to shy away from an adventure, decided to play along and fell in love with cruising. She blogs about how to make money while cruising at Saving to Sail and helps solopreneurs build 6-figure digital product businesses at Soloprenista.

JET: Dutch Shepherd rescue who traveled more miles in his 14 years than most people do in a lifetime. Refuses to vacuum his own hair and instead insists on shrimp tails and belly rubs. (Update: Jet crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Sunday, May 23, 2021 but will always be our favorite crew member and is dearly missed.)

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