Searching for the 'Perfect' RV

   

Wow! I am overwhelmed with all the positive support for my journey.  Thanks for joining me!  I look forward to a unique and wonderful time.

I'm bursting out of my skin I'm so happy. Already I've gotten my hair cut an colored and have lost some of those awful stress pounds. Yeah!

This morning my beloved pets woke me way too early by walking across my chest.  Back and forth, back and forth they went with a definite agenda in mind:  Food!  Padding to their kitty kibble,  I surveyed my home.  It struck me what a crazy thing I was doing.  How could I possibly get prepared in time?  What did I need to do to get ready?  I took a deep breath and made a mental list...the hard copy will be coming soon.

At the top of my list was the need for storage. Today I acquired two storage units of 10' by 10' each.  The special deal was half price for the first four months, so two 10' by 10' units were cheaper than the 10' by 20'.  They credit you for the rental truck, too.  I paid three months in advance.  I'm committed.  My classroom items will be the first to grace those metal walls.  This week will be clean-up and give-away time at school.  Hopefully I'll be done with that by this Friday.  Home stuff...that's in the works.


Next, I need the blasted RV!  I went to several places where the people were happy to say that my search would be fruitless.  I bid them 'good day' and drove away determined to continue undaunted.  My best bet seems to be online purchase through Ebay Motors.  In fact, I just made a bid on one.  Here's the RV I want.  The gentleman selling it has been very helpful, but, of course, he wants more money (who doesn't).  At this moment, I am the highest bidder. I'll have to wait two days for the auction to end.  If you know how Ebay works, this is risky.  Please pray hard because I don't have much time!


                                               Today was also special because I got to see both of my brothers, David and Eric.  They are supportive of my cross country venture.  My heart was happy to hug my nieces, Imelda and Erika, and my nephew, Howard.  I haven't spent enough time with them and they are growing up fast.  What's funny is, I think I might actually get more opportunities to see them now, even though I'm leaving California for the summer, perhaps longer.


As I was writing this, I got a lovely instant message from my dear friend, Margaret.  She has been in the same online master's program with me.  Since she lives in California also, we are discussing the possibility of sharing this trip either as a caravan or together in the RV.  Either way, it's a wonderful addition to the trip.  Joy is doubled when it's shared.

Tippy told me she wants to make a video before we leave.  She is particularly proud of her cute twitchy tail.  Just for her:  Coming to your Computer!  Tippy's Tail Twitching starring Tippy and friends.  You'll laugh!  You'll snicker!  You'll ask for treats!

Countdown to Florida

Today is monumental, at least for me. Today I am committed to a new venture that will change my life completely. Today I am planning the rest of my life. Yesterday it was a dream.

In fact, this dream started in high school. The adventurous side of my spirit always wanted to buy a camper and travel across the U.S. Like many dreams, it got pushed aside for the so-called 'demands' of life. Those 'demands' are draining.

Over the years, I've watched the spark drain out of my spirit. Sure there have been other things that contributed to this dampening. The usual broken heart sagas, years of my mother declining with dementia, and my father's death in 2002 all contributed to the demise of my dreams. However, today is a new day.

Today I have decided to take that trip. I plan to make it to Winter Park, Florida to Full Sail University graduation. For the last year, my hope and spirit have been in a process of restoration through the inspiring Education Media Design and Technology master's program at Full Sail. Hopefully my colleagues will support me in this new endeavor. I truly believe that they are a huge part of the inspiration that has been restoring my soul.

Today I called a man about an RV. The one I want is more expensive than the money I have. One RV seller said that I wouldn't get out of the state with an RV that fit my budget. I don't believe him! Some people are just pessimistic because their box is tight and small with no exit signs anywhere. I have hope. Have it with me. Do you have an RV I could buy or use? It's worth asking!

Today I have two people who will let me stay in their driveways along the way. Today I need to start planning my route because there are more people I want to see.

Why do I want an RV instead of simply driving my car? First, I do not want to leave my 'family' behind. My family includes my faithful felines whose loving faces have greeted me at the door, cuddled, and kept my heart warm. I can't imagine leaving them. The car just is too small. I might even sell it.

Second, the cost of staying in hotels along the way and in Florida for two months is rather expensive (not to mention, they probably don't want three cats). Then, it's also possible that this lovely little movable camper may become my home for awhile.

Today I am entertaining ideas about how to make this trip more interesting to blog. One idea is to use my sweet Tippy as my mascot and take pictures of her everywhere we stop. She will have to make her contributions to the blog, too, of course. Another is to teach something along the way. This would take more planning, but could be an interesting concept. I could give away books along the way to encourage reading. (Maybe Tippy could read some books!)

Today I begin. Will you join me? I hate traveling alone.