Month: April 2022

Here we go, folks. The list is made, and the flurry of activity intensifies. Tomorrow is my 39th birthday, and I’m about to begin my life again. Flashing back now. I’m 28, on a bench catching my breath because I’m too tired to keep walking in from the parking lot. It’s the week of my…

Now that I am a day out from the test night, I’ve made some decisions. I’m not pushing myself to leave by Wednesday. I was trying so hard to get to Portland before Kate’s birthday, but after some tough conversation last night, I realize that can’t be my timeline. I need to do this on…

Last night I went out to the barn where I’ve been working on the camper and set up my spot to test things out. Lots of good things, lots of things to work on. I’m feeling like I’m not prepared when it comes to the camper. There are so many things that aren’t done, but…

To say these last ten days have been very up and down would be a complete understatement. My days consist of flurries of activity and bouts of hyperfocus on challenging tasks. At night, when my meds wear off, my mind races with all of the THINGS. What ifs and grieving the departure of the place…

That’s when I’m leaving. Well, I have always been good in a sprint to the end. *headslap*

The route is set, and the campgrounds are selected. I’ve built in some multiple day stops. All I can think about right now is getting there before or on May 16th. If that’s the case, I need to leave in 20 days. I have no idea if that’s enough time to do what I need…