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[RoamerRV428]

crofter, I love what ya wrote in your post.

'I became more flexible with each bond I broke away from, with each new way I tried, with each can't that became can.'

what you said is so basic yet some still can't see it or feel it or gain from it as you have! You found the truth of what it is to let it all go and rebuild yourself into how you want to live. So happy you found you in all this!

 

[MrNoodly]

I fall in love every time I get behind the wheel...

I'm the same. Some vehicle dwellers are surprised I don't stay very long in one place, that I'm always moving on. But moving on is one of the main reasons I'm living this way. I'm a nomad, a drifter. 
Back when I was still working I spent a vacation just driving around the country, from Los Angeles to Maine and back. Friends and coworkers thought I was weird. In their minds, vacations meant going to a specific place to do a specific thing. Goal-oriented vacations. I just wanted to be on the road, unanchored from obligations, schedules and locations. It wasn't about the romance of it. It was for my mental health. It still is.

 

[B and C]

I am almost the same way. When I find a particularly nice spot, I can stay a week and if it's really nice two and then it is time to move on.

 

[RoamerRV428]

agree on this. We love moving. New for the future, to hang to long is a stagnant lifestyle we don't want.

being 'controlled' by vacation time is a nightmare to us. So much to see and do and travel, many confines to make that not happen in our lives. But we want to move move move and to settle for a tiny bit in a beautiful place is fine, but the urge hits to move move move for us

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

Hopefully, those of you who can see this photo will see the humor in it. I'm not suggesting I'd go boodocking in the middle of nowhere without an emergency fund (unless that was my only option) -- and an E. Fund is a goal of mine as I strive to improve my financial situation -- but I've never had the luxury of an emergency fund. Therefore, for me, it's neither here nor there no matter where I live.

Whether I stay in this shack or finish my trailer house, I won't be moving around much for a while. I love to travel when I have the funds, but I'm doing this for the experience of the lifestyle not to be mobile all the time. And to practice survival skills.

I actually started in my driveway when still at my apartment. Then, I tried a night at a campground in the car with my dog when with my family. Now, I'm in a shack in someone's backyard. My final step if it still works out is to build a 6x8x6 unit, which I already determined is the minimum size of a place I'd be willing to live in especially with a dog.

I had been gathering supplies, food and water off and on for a few years. And I bought all the things I need before I ran out of money this past time. And have plenty of clothes and blankets. I just need to pack a bugout bag. If I ever do travel, I know AAA is my best friend.

And keep praying I get it all together asap. Part of my goal, however, also is to prepare for survival just in case something comes up where I'm forced to live without money anyway. apocalyptic prep if you will.

I don't want to cross into a topic that is forbidden, but it doesn't have to be an apocalypse either. Just maybe a severe storm that makes me be cut off from communication where I can't get to my bank accounts not even online. We don't have hurricanes here, and earthquakes are rare, and tornado touchdowns are maybe once every 80 years, but anything can happen.

I get stressed about money alot, but I also calm down and just have faith that I will make it somehow.

Link to photo in case you can't see it here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/8nM7HMbV1pjmKZb38

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[WanderingRose]

Good for you, JulieAnne.

Surviving and stabilizing in place is an important first step.

 

[RoamerRV428]

funny pic for sure. I know I would be a wasted human for many things I am waiting for to happen, not just an emergency fund LOL
One thing I live by is accept life as it is this moment, live in the moment, throw some thought to the future as what we desire to happen, but not much, cause the future is never guaranteed for anyone. If it works out the future plans are happening, cool, if not, hey live for today and smile while doing it

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

I should add that I am reminded of "wherever I go, there I am" every time I step in spilled dog water or even with less stuff and place STILL misplacing things. LOL

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[ladeeblaze]

I did watch the video. At the end of the day no matter what life you choose for yourself has it's challenges. I choose not to have the stresses of feeling stuck in one place. The money spent on an apartment or condo with HOA's, House with never ending repairs...etc. In a car you have repairs insurance but freedom to pick up your house and leave.
In my situation, I want to stay retired. If I do not like where I am I'm not stuck in a lease. I can get behind my steering wheel and go! I do not want to leave this world saying I wish I had lived better. I am striving to stay happy. Whatever situation or mountains that come with the pursuit of happiness bring it!
State of mind can simplify or magnify everything in life. What journey do you wish to take?
My fear will not hold me prisoner.