Getting Really Tired

Ahhh, almost packed, taking much longer than I thought it would.  I am very tired from lugging stuff and trying to cram every inch of the van.  Too much paperwork and business files.  I hope to weed them out later but I can't make up my mind how necessary they are.  The shelves on the one side worked out great for books and photo albums.  I put two folding tables in the back, that worked out well with stuff underneath and the table surfaces for more on top.  I know already that I will weed this down later but in the packing frenzy it is way too much to decide now.

The tiredness is defeating.  Doing this all alone is too much. Each day I have felt weaker and shakier.  I think there should be more emphasis on functional things but when you are driving away from your whole life, there is a fear that business and legal docs and taxes need to come with.  Ugh!

Planning to pull out this weekend, really need a week of sleep.

Still packing

Sorry to be absent, packing and downsizing is a terrible chore.

Sit Down and Plan

In my hurry to pack, I had to face because of limited space, that I needed to make yet more choices about what is actually going, what is going to realistically fit and still leave room for functional living.  Yes, I intend to purchase a tent for auxiliary living space but I am not at the point yet and indeed that would not help with packing. Perhaps a van top carrier, not originally in my budget might make luv ng space more available.  I can't do that today but certainly i can see a need for one in the future.  These posts may be rather short but I want to share what has to be confronted as I go along.  My initial ideas were about preserving keepsakes.  Now my thoughts are about space for functional living and working.  My computer and printer, my sewing machine and sewing supplies.  These help me to earn some income and I need space for them.  Do I choose another box of family photos or not?  I am in agony over such quandaries and do not have the budget for a storage unit.  Ugh!

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A Nomad Begins Her Journey

As I am packing up my belongings to begin my journey as a nomad, there are so many thoughts.  Am I crazy?  That is a good one to start the wheels turning.

I think not, but Bravery diminishes as my departure date draws nigh.  I check through my collection of life's treasures.  Which ones to take, which ones to leave.  Is it really that important?  I am downsizing to the Minimalist dream, or nightmare.  I was raised by pack rats and nothing could be let go.  For them each item was "mine.". . I don't feel that but once they are truly left behind. Will I feel the same?  Will I miss my furniture?  My bed?  It concerns me, but I am still doing it.