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JFIELD's avatar

I have a feeling that you will never be held back…I can’t wait to see what your next “bust out” entails…I couldn’t keep Ben in any kennels ( he’s free range now )and I have always had the need to follow the sun for happiness… you have made the right choice for yourself and Mr Dilly🥰

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Ben knows what's up! Free range is the best way to be. And yes, both Dilly and I feel great about my life decisions.❤️

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kelly_beth's avatar

Contemplating a huge risk life change and this hits so wonderfully - thank you! Congrats on three years of saying yes to yourself!

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Ooooh cheering you as you consider your own huge life change! I'm glad this resonated. And thank you! It's been a very happy three years.

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George Woodward 4's avatar

As always, it was well said and enjoyable. So glad I know of your writing.

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Thank you, George! That means a lot and is much appreciated.

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Nicole Dobransky's avatar

I feel this in my soul! Congrats Emily! I left my corporate job in 2016 & coming up on 9 years now & I can never imagine sitting in a cubicle again.

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Emily Halnon's avatar

I love that, Nicole! 9 years! Hell yes. I also truly can't imagine ever being in a cubicle again. It would be like an army of Dilly Pickle Chimps raging against the cubicle walls!

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Jeanne Zoppo's avatar

Happy 3 year anniversary of investing in yourself and taking the big step!

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Thank you, Jeanne!! It's been a great 3 years (and hopefully many more to come)! ❤️

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Genevieve's avatar

I’ve been thinking about making some big life changes of my own, and this is exactly the thought experiment I need. Beautifully written too! Thank you for sharing.

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Thank you, Genevieve! I love that it hit you at the right time. I hope you land on the best decision for your life and happiness. Rooting for you!

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Annie's avatar

I relate so much to Dilly when I’m in an office! Let me out, let me out!

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Emily Halnon's avatar

BIG DITTO.

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Xenos Creative Collective's avatar

This is so relatable, still figuring out how to escape corporate hell.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Happy Anniversary!!! And so great how you made this choice... I am 63 and have been living my life this way for the last 20 years (at least!!) and I've even named my new Substack after the saying that has been guiding my choices.... what's the "next obvious thing...."

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