Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Starting my new life of travel: Finding direction


STARTING MY NEW LIFE OF TRAVEL


Finding direction,

OK, now that I have made the commitment to my new life. I need direction. My biggest obstacle now is how will I earn a living? I have done a lot of research on the subject and found a lot of different ways to make money. The problem is what will work for me? What I have discovered is I need a direction. Find something I am passionate about, and something I am capable of doing. To be successful I need direction, then set some goals, and focus on that. It is better to have a plan, then to blindly try things. This way I can spend my time and energy on that plan, rather then wasting it on random things. I will make a list of different ways to earn a living, and then cross off what won't work for me. Once I have done that, I will narrow the list more, to things I would enjoy doing. Once I find those things I am passionate about and am capable of doing. I will focus on them. That's my direction. Next I will make a plan on how to achieve those things. Then set goals. Don't set the goals so high that you set yourself up for failure. A small step is better then no step at all. Don't just think about it, write it down so you have it, and can look at it often. Set a schedule. Do a little each day toward your goal. It is good to have a few different ideas, like a backup plan. Try two or three different things in case one doesn't work. Who know maybe you will stumble on two or three different things that will work. Stay positive. If something doesn't work, try another way. Don't give up. There is always a way. You just need to be persistent and find it. And remember, have fun and enjoy it. Isn't that why we are doing this.

Starting my new life: The beginning


STARTING MY NEW LIFE OF TRAVEL
The beginning,

I have been dreaming of starting a new life of a nomad. Living in my vehicle and just moving as the wind with no destination. I have been doing research and talking to others who do it trying to make the best choices for success. I have learned a lot, but I will always be learning more.
I am not retired and don't have a lot of savings, so I need to earn a living along the way. This seems to be the biggest obstacle to over come in this lifestyle. It is one I am still figuring out. I will be in the US for the most part. Traveling south for the winter and north for the summer.

Today I made the big decision that sets my new life in motion...I quit my job. With little savings and a lot of unanswered questions, this is both scary and exciting. I have been living in my truck for two months now stealth parking and working during the week, and camping in the mountains on the weekend. I guess my weekends just got longer.

I have thought this over and have come up with a game plan....I hope it works. I have decided that I will go into the mountains for a week or so to clear my head and consider my options. Then I will come back and sort my remaining possessions and sell what I can, and give away what I can't. Once I am finished with that, I am outta here. I am in Washington state. So I will be making my way south to Arizona. There is a winter gathering every year for like minded people. This will be my first, so I am excited to go and meet everyone. It is also a chance to meet employers looking for work camp hosts. Which is something I am considering as employment for next year.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Update on plans.

Well I haven't been here for awhile and I changed up some. I decided to go with a smaller vehicle. It is a 93 dodge dakota with a small camper. I chose that route for fuel economy.



        
I have recently moved out of my house and into the camper. It is a change, but an exciting one.
My plan right now is to work here where I am for another month and a half. Then I plan to make my way south for the winter. My destination will be quartzsite az. There are a bunch of us vandwellers who are meeting up for a rubber tramp rendezvous (RTR). It is where we all gather and visit, share stories, talk about our vehicle conversions, and much more. I am looking forward to meeting all the others from different parts of the country.                                                                                                                                         Im still working on what I plan to do to make a living. Next summer I hope to have a camp host job somewhere in washington or oregon. At the RTR there will be employers looking to fill those positions.

I have recently added a wing to my truck for fuel economy. I gained 1.5 MPG with the wing.