One Month Of Living and Traveling In My Casita Camper

It's been exactly one month since I moved into my little Casita camper in the driveway... it feels like lifetimes ago. It's hard to believe that so much can happen in such a short period of time. 

Wifi is a rare commodity out in the campgrounds and remote areas I've been staying. Right now I am at a sweet little country market in Hasty, Colorado on the SE plains as I compose my first blog post on the road. I'm feeling welcome and right at home as I share space with the kind local people. :) 

My current parking spot at John Martin Reservoir State Park

I am having many amazing experiences as I venture out in fits and starts on this journey... first to the NE plains where I battled mosquitoes until I was driven out and back in the direction of Denver.  Then taking one more pass through town as I said goodbye again to family and friends, and dropped off some excess cargo that was unneeded and weighing me down.

One of the best things I did was trade in all my heavy old camera equipment and buy myself a new-fangled fancy mirrorless camera that is super small, lightweight and can do amazing things!! I cannot express how excited I am to be taking real pictures again with a real camera that is capable of doing things an iPhone camera simply cannot do.

It's an Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark ii with a Tamrom 14-150 zoom lens

So much has happened... so I will try and share some of the awarenesses that have revealed themselves to me during this last month. 

Me and my house!

What Have I learned?

• I have learned that when I follow flow and guidance, I can accomplish anything, and that things always turn out okay and usually way better than my fear was imagining.
• Living and traveling with no agenda is different than being on vacation everyday, but even more amazing since I don't have to get anywhere within a certain period of time.

Urban camping at a friend's house

• Even though I'm still getting used to the concept of needing to find a place to park every day, I love having my house with me everywhere I go!
• I adore my cute little camper and I can't imagine having anything more perfect for my needs. 

My bed is the coziest bed I have EVER slept in!!!

• When I'm not feeling well, it's okay to rest, take it easy and not DO anything. <3 
• Whatever this is all costing me is SOO worth it! lol (although I am trying to be very conscientious about my spending)
• I'm not really getting lonely and I enjoy my solitude... but social media helps me feel connected and never alone. And I so appreciate my wonderful friends who reach out with texts and phone calls to say hello and check on me!
• I love experiencing wildlife in it's natural habitat! It makes me a little giddy and full of awe and gratitude.

The deer have been fairly tame and mostly friendly.

My most exciting wildlife encounter!

• There are always nice and friendly people in the world. <3 
• I feel so snugly and safe in my camper... I have not had one moment of being afraid! 
• I'm getting super good at backing up my trailer!!

Following the road unknown and discovering my fortitude

• I love being in new places all the time... I'm cultivating the sense of when to stay and when to go. 
• I like State Parks for camping... and although I've done without, I'm getting spoiled having electricity! 
• I'm doing about as well as I imagined I would.... and am excited to see what's next  :)))

Bye for now!!! 

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Here are a few more of my favorite photographs so far:

Crescent moon over Lake Pueblo

Sun setting over Lake Pueblo

I loved these birds beautiful song... at John Martin Reservoir State Park

John Martin Dam - it was gigantic! 

Getting Clarity On My "RV Life" Purpose

I'm exactly one week from turning over my house to the new tenants. There are lots of feelings and emotions flowing through my awareness. It's hard to believe I accomplished the tasks of buying a truck, finding my dream camper, and renting my house out in less than 3 months since I got my full "YES" to go on this epic solo adventure into the wild mystery.  The timing has been rather perfect and every step of the way I have felt miraculously guided and supported.

My pace is slowing down and although there is still plenty to do, it all feels less urgent. I've pretty much packed everything into the Casita and truck except for my clothes, bedding, and last of my toiletries. I have allocated the remaining space for all the final pieces of the puzzle... I'm good at puzzles, smile.

Part of me wants to just get on the road already! But I continue to relax into the flow, visit some of my favorite places, and spend time with people I love... while waiting for Labor Day weekend to pass so I can avoid the crowds and feel more relaxed about my pace and the possibilities of where I can camp.

I'm also super scared, but if I wasn't scared I think that would mean I'm not really stretching myself... I feel like this is the biggest thing I have ever done in my life! I know that amazing experiences will be embracing me as I navigate this journey, and as I allow all my divine appointments to unfold.

The number one question everyone asks me is "where are you going?" Sometimes I offer some thoughts on what that might look like, but mostly I give an answer that is more about "why" than "where".

"Where" is actually not part of my job description! This journey is not about getting anywhere or being anywhere except for the present moment... my goal and purpose is to allow the universe to take over and guide me every day to only where I can be truly helpful.  And my function is to be a demonstration of trust and love... to the best of my ability.

With that being said, I will definitely be somewhere in the warmer southern regions of the country during the winter, lol! 

The next time you hear from me I'll be on the road... weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! :)))

Count Down to Launching my RV Life!

It's been just over five weeks since my Casita Travel Trailer magically appeared in my driveway… just 6 days after buying my new truck! Many people will drive 1000 miles or more to buy a used Casita, or wait 5 to 6 months when ordering a new one from the factory.

I, however, found mine through Craigslist just 10 miles away! It's a 2006 17' Freedom Deluxe model and the wonderful man I bought it from drove it to my house, backed it into my driveway, and helped me trim my pine tree so it would fit... I'd say the universe is definitely supporting me in this endeavor! :)

I am now fully committed to taking my life on the road... and I am in turbo mode learning all about RV life, deciding what to bring with me, purging and donating my personal belongings, and getting my house ready to rent out. It's an intense process doing it all so quickly, but I am ready and excited to move through the portal into this next phase of my adventure that I hope to begin by September 1st.

Saying goodbye to my kids, my community, and my friends will be the hardest part. Although I can imagine returning to the Denver area to at least visit, I am simply unsure whether I will ever live here again.... there is so much mystery and unknown in my future that I am learning to embrace. I trust that I will be guided by Spirit and that all will unfold and be revealed in divine time.

I am unattached to an outcome in any particular form, but am fully dedicated to serving and demonstrating Love to the best of my ability while living my spiritual practice and opening to the divine appointments that I'm sure the universe has scheduled for me! May our paths cross as we all navigate the changes and transitions in our lives. <3