It's been a long, soggy winter but things are finally moving along. F-Day (Freedom day) is less than six months away and I've been forced to forgo my procrastination and actually get to it. It, of course, being the massive organization and planning necessary for a change of this magnitude.
To date, we've begun packing up and purging the household in preparation for market. This has involved weekly trips to the goodwill donation site and a newly rented storage unit. We go through the house, deciding what we can live without, pack up some stuff, throw away other stuff and give away yet more stuff. We feel virtuous for a day or two but gradually, it begins to dawn on us that the house is still full. So, we do it all over again. And again. And again.
We've ordered passports. I purchased a handy freedom guide called "The Travel Nurses Bible" and am studying it diligently. I have endeavored to learn as many skills as possible at work. We've researched and planned and organized until our eyeballs spin. And there is still more to go.
Did I mention that we leave in less than six months? I'm feeling the pressure.
The freedom fund is growing. We've moved the bike rack over to Betty Lou, the traveling van. Suzies job is ending and she is seeking one with free housing so we can save even more money.
See? Even if I haven't been posting, we've still made progress.
I'll try to be more faithful to this blog. After all, when we do finally hit the road, this will be our journal. Wish me luck.
