My Preparation

We have about a month and a half before Artur and I make our move to full-time RVing. I've been thinking about this post since my last post (perhaps 2 weeks or more?), but its been difficult to sit down and draft it. This just feels like one of those opportunities that could be "jinxed" by talking about it. Sounds a bit silly, but I've become so excited by this prospect, that I'm concerned every step closer to leaving that I take, it will make it that much less likely to actually happen. But enough of that....

In my mind, I've come up with 2 sets of preparation that I need to do before we head out on our adventure. The first set includes downsizing:

• Sell/donate all extra clothes that are unnecessary to our new lifestyle.
• Scan into our computer all important financial information, and dispose of file cabinet.
• Sell/donate all kitchen utensils that won't fit in our smaller kitchen.

As we have lived in the RV previously, we have a good idea of what is truly needed, and what will be in the way. Additionally, as we've resided temporarily in my in-laws house for the past 6 months, we don't have large item (couch, dresser, etc) that we need to sell or donate.

The second set of preparations that we need to accomplish include making our new life simpler, comfortable, and streamlined.

• Make plans for additional shelving and an ottoman - Artur will build.
• Plan for some gardening - outside potted plants and upside-down tomato planter, indoor herb garden.
• Purchase small grill/press - allow cooking savings - and swap for smaller crockpot.
• Assemble recipes for homemade household cleaners.

I'm sure there are quite a few more tasks for us to accomplish before we hit the road, but the above is on the forefront of my mind. I look forward to being able to check each item off my list and further grow the idea of a simpler, less stressful and more satisfying life.