For the last few years, I’ve been planning and preparing to downsize and go on the road. Well, finally, the countdown has begun! Sometime in September, I will forego my 2500 square foot house for a 230 square foot motorhome. The next couple of months will be spent doing some minor renovations to the RV, selling and donating the majority of my worldly possessions, and planning a route. It’s hard to believe it’s finally happening. I’m excited and a little scared at the same time. Isn’t it funny how dreams often work like that? Dreaming is a nice, comfortable, safe activity. But, when you actually make your dreams come true–WOW. It’s a lot to take in.

When I bought this rig, back in 2010, my intention was to eventually make it my full-time home. I soon learned that, while a bicycle is nice to have, a car is sometimes necessary. So, I traded in my pickup truck for a toad. (RV slang for the car you tow behind your motorhome.) I’ve been on many “practice” trips, and seen a lot of sights in the past four years. I’ve also learned quite a bit about RV’ing. After each trip, I’ve always been a little sad to come home. Now, I won’t have to. Wherever I am will be home.

So far, the plan is to start out along the central coast in Oregon. A place I have been before, but never for long enough.

Then, farther down the coast to northern California and the giant redwoods. Again, a place where I have wished for more time.

From there, the plans get a little more fluid. I would like to spend some time in the Santa Cruz/Monterey area, but campgrounds are pretty pricey–even the monthly rates. So, I’m not stressing about it. I will wait and see which way the wind blows me. Maybe I will end up on the central California coast, or maybe someplace else entirely.

The desert southwest is calling me back. And eventually I will end up spending some time there, too.

I invite you to follow me on this journey as I embrace the nomadic lifestyle and learn to prioritize experiences over things. Use the subscribe option above and you will get an email whenever I add a new post. This is going to be fun! Let the adventure begin!