Step 1 ----- Check

So I took the first step to freedom and sold my car. That is kind of an oxymoron, because my freedom to move about the world freely in a car has disappeared, but now I have to buy the truck of my dreams in order to pull the RV. I did not expect to sell my car so quickly and maybe it was a rash move on my part but the person who got it was a girl, 16, who was a good student, volleyball player and her step-dad was so proud of her, he wanted to get her this car. It was the right person for Ms. Bug to go to.

I also gave notice at my apartments that I would be moving out come September 16, so that is another reason to move forward, but honestly folks, I am scared to death. Six months from now, when I am writing about how nice it is to live in the trailer, about all the nice people I have met etc. etc. then I can read this and say..........PSHAW, you were scared. But I am.

So after I sold my car, I went to Target and bought a bike for transportation. I only live two miles from work, so this seemed a logical thing to do. Plus I want a bike for when I am living in the RV for quick trips to the camp store etc.

So Wednesday I get up and head to work, didn't make it. Front was heavy from laptop and files, went over curb and crashed. Busted my lip, my knee, didn't hurt my bike though. But bashed my self confidence. So I worked from home a couple of days. My son was supposed to come home and leave me his truck to use but on his way home his truck broke, so I had to send him money, then while he is in Merkel, TX visiting friends, he sprains his ankle and can't go back to work. SO, here I am walking, riding the bus and riding the bike to work during the HOTTEST part of the summer in TEXAS.  Not very good planning on my part. But I think this is God's way of preparing me for the warehouse job at Amazon. Who knows, I just know that I have to do this and even though it is very scary to become a nomad on wheels, I am gaining the personal freedom I have longed for.

As the time draws near.............

For those of you who don't know, I have decided to retire early and leave Corporate America and all the bullshit office politics that happen behind. I am going to buy an RV and a truck and work my way around the United States of America.

First job.........AMAZON.COM, yes you heard right. I will be working in the distribution warehouse for Amazon in Campbellsville, KY. Now this ain't no work for sissies, so I have started working out by walking 2 miles a day, usually in the mornings thanks to our lovely Texas heat.

I have also decided, at this time, cause I change my mind like I change my underwear, that I will spend next summer being a camp host at Kickapoo State Park in Illinois which is close to my sister IF i get selected. So I really need to find a paying job for January, February and March, if I can.

Have trailer will travel. 

Personally, my whole outlook on life has taken a dramatic upturn just knowing that I will walk out of this facility on Sept 4 and never look back. I cannot say that my years with Anixter were wasted, or bad, I had many good ones. And the people and friends I have made and met are well worth it. But since being in Dallas, it just hasn't gone well.

And speaking of Dallas, I use to say Houston was the armpit of Texas, and I based this on traffic and humidity cause I never spent a whole lot of time there. But if Houston is the armpit, Dallas is the ASSHOLE. I have lived here since 2009 and made NO, NADA, ZERO friends. and sweetheart, I know it ain't me. These people are snobs and have their noses so far up in the air they would drown during a downpour. They need to Thank God it never rains here for very long.

So in looking for places to "winter" until and if my hosting job in Illinois happens, I am considering Louisiana, or Kentucky even. Both at this point are volunteer positions where my site rent, electricity, water etc are paid for and no extra wages but I ain't giving up yet. I really need something where I can make some money. The job in Kentucky sounds really interesting and would utilize my tour guide skills. But I think it might be a little chilly in Kentucky in the winter. Louisiana sounds great due to weather and living in the swamp. Time will tell.

Until next time,
ADIOS & AU REVOIR
Terri