{"id":868,"date":"2011-04-08T04:17:17","date_gmt":"2011-04-08T12:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threeadventure.com\/hootnannie\/2011\/04\/08\/why-we-do-what-we-do\/"},"modified":"2011-04-08T04:17:17","modified_gmt":"2011-04-08T12:17:17","slug":"why-we-do-what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threeadventure.com\/hootnannie\/2011\/04\/08\/why-we-do-what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Do What We Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"zemanta-img\" style=\"margin: 1em\">\n<figure style=\"width: 147px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/commons.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wine_grapes03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  \" title=\"Wine grapes.\" src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5e\/Wine_grapes03.jpg\/300px-Wine_grapes03.jpg\" alt=\"Wine grapes.\" width=\"147\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Why does anybody do the things that they do?  Well, hopefully it&#8217;s because it brings some sort of happiness or  satisfaction. Unfortunately, sometimes people do things because they  feel obligated or pressured. We all dream about a life that is full of  fulfilling experiences and memories, and that&#8217;s what we&#8217;re trying to  create.<\/p>\n<p>We feel fortunate to live in an area that is literally spilling over  with beautiful views, awesome wineries, incredible events, and supreme  people! We can head out for a drive and within 5 minutes we&#8217;re in the  middle of rolling vineyards in every direction. This is why we do this  blog; we want to show people our backyard&#8230;bring attention to this area  and all it has to offer, and share some of the rich history, as well as  the new wine &#8220;blood&#8221; forging their way through the rough and tumble  wine business.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re always looking for new ways to create our dream lifestyle and  asking ourselves how we can alter and change things to get closer to the  goals that we both dream about. We both love food, wine and travel, and  the community and relationships that can be created around those  experiences. We talk all the time about how to create a life that is  centered around traveling and exploring different places, eating and  drinking wine along the way.<\/p>\n<p>This blog has been a vehicle that has helped bring some of those  things closer to us. We get to share our adventures and experiences  here, as well as participate in the community that has similar  interests. Plus, you get to come along with us on our travels. It&#8217;s just  us and whoever is out there watching. Our goal is to share our  experiences, and in turn, hopefully inspire you to get out and explore  the things that give you a sense of fulfillment.<\/p>\n<p>So, tell us&#8230;what are you doing to get closer to your dreams and  goals? What moves you? What makes you feel good at the end of the day?  After all, this is your shot at life&#8230;make it count! 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