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Major Life Decision...by me.
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Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:07 pm ]
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Alright, so the long-timers and in betweeners of the CSFMB community know more than they care to know, about my HiStory (sweet Jacko reference) and I felt it a long time coming to update my current so-called life (sweet Jared Leto reference).

Been in Mundelein for a couple of years now (2 years on this past december 10) and have realized that the only people that live up here are:
1. freshly married naive 28 year old couples.
2. 2 year married, slightly less naive, 30 year old couples with a bun in the oven or bread on the table.
3. my parents and their friends. read: empty nesters living close to the highway b/c their kids live in Chicago....

I have decided to pass up ownership on the Company and low $6 figs for less responsibility...and one less anchor in the chest....and one less reason to drink myself to death.
I have decided to put my townhome on the market. I have decided that by the end of 2009 I will either be renting or owning, along the blueline, if I can sell.
I realized that my City friends and my artistic desires outweigh my 22 year old brain "backup plan" of getting a degree.
(Good thing I did...stay in school kids...and don't do drugs.....I'm sorry....I mean, Do do drugs....)
I realize I can still do all the music stuff that I want to do with my best friends (who all live in the City and are officially Family) and make enough money to be perfectly comfortable.
I'm doing that now...except, I'm not around the scene....or my friends, for that matter.
I'm on an island.
I call it Mundel-Island.
and there's no Ginger. No Mary Ann....
not even the Millionaires wife....actually, there are those.
I just can't....
soggy curtains.
maybe Beardown could. I know spmack would. 8)

I have decided that I will be single and miserable forever if I continue to live in a world of malls, super targets, Christmas Light Winter Wonderland drives on the old Cuneo property, ease to everything, a 10 minute drive to work, $1.57 a gallon gasoline, and $39 cartons of marlboro ultra lights, and weekly dinners at my parents.

I have realized that all of the ladies i am interested in, seem to live in neighborhoods i lived in 8-14 years ago...
except now these women are lawyers who paint, instead of painters who bartend.

The selling turnover in my neighborhood is ridiculous. These places continue to sell b/c they are perfect for #1 and #2 above. Even if I lose $5k in "paper money" I really don't care that much. My sanity is worth more than that. maybe even $10k... :|

I'm moving back to Chicago...but it took me 8 years and a divorce to realize I never should have left.
Author:  spanky [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:12 pm ]
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Good for you, DEP.




(Can I have your bedroom when you leave?)
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:40 pm ]
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Moving back from Canada?

Awesome, good luck! Make sure your passport is in order.
Author:  suckers playground [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:06 pm ]
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Doug, I say this with as much sincerity as possible considering we've never met: that is awesome news.
Author:  The Original Kid Cairo [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:07 pm ]
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Congratulations on your epiphany Doug. You deserve to have joy in your life.
Author:  newper [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:14 pm ]
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Keep going after what you want... sounds like you are a man ready to take on the world again.
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Author:  Eaglo Jeff [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:42 am ]
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Best wishes Doug. I know life changes can be difficult and scary, but definitely do what you feel is right. 8)
Author:  T-Bone [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:20 am ]
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Best of luck Doug. The 'burbs aren't all they are cracked up to be
especially if you don't have your close friends to enjoy more often.
Enjoy the new prospects on the horizon.
Author:  good dolphin [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:16 am ]
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Do you really think there is any more happiness in (follow the blue line)-rosemont, norridge park, jefferson park, old irving park, etc.

Happiness comes from within my man.

I was sitting bleary eyed in an early morning mass this weekend but did take something away from the sermon. Everything that you need to lead a good and happy life is currently within you.

I do 100% applaud the move though as a catalyst for being involved in the music scene and meeting women.
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:24 am ]
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more happiness? as it relates to the things i do not have currently, yes.
as it relates to the things I do have, that'll depend on where I buy or rent and what I can get.

i am quite aware that the grass is the same color on both sides of the fence.
Author:  buryman [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:29 am ]
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Moving to Grand Rapids, MI was a big move away from my friends and family. I regret it sometimes but my lady is here and I couldn't handle the gridlock that is downtown Chicago on a daily basis. Good luck Doug.
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:34 am ]
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buryman wrote:
my lady is here


enough said.
Author:  buryman [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:36 am ]
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doug - evergreen park wrote:
buryman wrote:
my lady is here


enough said.


She's worth every billiard game, Golden Tee and dart game I play by myself.
Author:  Darkside [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:30 pm ]
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Doug, sorry to be losing members of the Canadian Crew here at CSFMB. Just remember to come out to a couple suburban remotes, huh?
I have a good friend who is moving to Florida under extremely similar circumstances. Jesus, reading your post sounded like I was reading something he wrote.
Whatever you need to do be be happy is what you need to do.
PS, I am not helping you move. Well, maybe, if there's beer.
Author:  spmack [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:41 pm ]
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Come on back with us to the city.....


Oh wait, yeah I'm not technically in the city.....

:? :oops:


When it comes to the ladies, me and you have a lot in common...except I wasn't married...
Author:  Ryno's Wife [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:22 pm ]
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Hey Doug, sometimes a change of scenery is a good thing. Wishing you all the best, as always.
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:09 pm ]
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darkside...thanks. but, i'm not moving me either. hiring a moving company was the best move (pun) i made coming up here.
Author:  Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:40 pm ]
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So what does naked guitar playing have to do with your life decision?
Author:  lipidquadcab [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:02 pm ]
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newper wrote:
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I don't know what this is from, but it's awesome...
Author:  Colonel Angus [ Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:25 pm ]
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Welcome to the city, Doug. Some things to remember:

1. There is only one ruler, and he is Mayor Richard Michael Daley. His will is our will, we have no other.
2. Never forget #1.
Author:  W_Z [ Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:42 am ]
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spmack wrote:
Come on back with us to the city.....


Oh wait, yeah I'm not technically in the city.....

:? :oops:


psh, forest park snobs...
Author:  bigfan [ Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:52 am ]
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Welcome back.

I have thought about leaving seriosuely once in 98, Bought some land in Vegas. Was going to build a house.

Had three events, bachelor party, friends going out, wedding in vegas in a period of 2 weeks, so stayed out there for 2 weeks.

When all was said and done I was the first one to say "It's a great place to visit, just would not want to live there."
Author:  W_Z [ Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:03 pm ]
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i was there for ONE week and i coulda told you that.
Author:  Beef Rockmore [ Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:11 pm ]
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Doug, is this a plug, sell stuff, event or memorabilia?

Mundelein will lose 13% of their white population upon you move.
Author:  Frank Barone [ Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:27 am ]
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Good for you Doug. I wish you nothing but success. It takes stones to follow your heart and some will not understand it, but it's your life. Chase your own dreams not somebody else's.

BTW. Yes, I have a truck and No I will not help you move. :)
Author:  a retard [ Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:53 pm ]
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Too bad the blue line trains are so doggone slow.
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:58 pm ]
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yeah, just an alternative to driving.
Author:  My Coach Vinny [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:42 pm ]
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Just saw this. Good luck, Doug.
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:33 pm ]
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My Coach Vinny wrote:
Just saw this. Good luck, Doug.


Me too. Best move I ever made was going from the 'burbs to the city as a young, single guy.

Good luck.
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:40 pm ]
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thanks guys.
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