Getting my Priorities in Line..........

Ah yes, getting one's priorities straight. Just how do you go about doing that? I have two methods that I use separately and in conjunction. I make a list or wait for inspiration. Make a list seems to work the best, although, on the inspired days, I feel invincible. I have a list in front of me that I made three weeks ago. There are some pretty significant tasks on this list. At the top of the list is SELL my  house. Under that listing, the first sub-heading is {a. Continue to purge belongings}.  That seems like the a small enough task if it weren't for the fact that I can be a bit of a pack rat. I'm not a hoarder by definition. I'm just thrifty and hate to dispose of something, only to find I have a need for it soon afterwards. It is becoming a daunting task to downsize 4200 sq.ft.  of possessions into 400 sq.ft. of toy hauler. Mathematically it would look like this:
                4200 ft.² of stuff  > 400 ft.² toy hauler = way2much stuff.


I get my inspiration, most times, from the synchronicity of the Internet. How to I do that? This morning I found inspiration from one of my fellow blogger's post. He included a video from George Carlin. Naturally, I searched for the video below. It kind of puts things in perspective This video is from 1986. I thought it was funny then. I think it's very pertinent now.

with my stuff. I do know that I want to rid my life of unnecessary complications. A home on wheels does have its own complications, but is much simpler to maintain than the four bedroom, two bath monstrosity that I live in now. Let's not forget the advantage of being able to choose your scenery, your weather, and most importantly, your neighbors. I got a phone call this morning from a lady friend. I have known her for quite some time but haven't talked to her for a good while. When she asked what I was up to, I think I surprised her with my plans. She gave me some advice, though. She said "You need to buy yourself a smaller house so you have a place to live when you're not traveling". I don't think she really perceives the idea of full-time RV living. In my case, being free from the burden of taxes, maintenance, and the responsibility of a permanent structure is one of the perks of the full-timer RV lifestyle.


To be perfectly honest, I'm just a little bit overwhelmed. I do think in my situation, being a little overwhelmed is perfectly normal. I'm making a drastic lifestyle change, but I'm not entering into it lightly. Every day seems to hold its own challenge. I am just going to keep on marching towards my dream. Taking it one step at a time and one day at a time. I don't want to make any jerky moves. Because soon, I know I will be  OTD (out the door) and DTR (down the road).

Thanks for stopping by.

Michael

Actually I am LMAO at George, and myself. But now I have a list, a mathematical formula, and an inspiring video to help me deal with my STUFF.