July 25, 2013 Our Journey So Far

One year Anniversary

On July 31, 2012, we pulled out of the driveway of our sticks and bricks home to begin a new lifestyle.

 

 

 

 

  

Spring Hill, Florida

We brought along our "kids", Annie and Pumpkin

Annie took the new life like a pro

But it took Pumpkin a while to adjust to the moving house. 

 

We had certain expectations-some were met while others far exceeded anything we could have hoped for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Like anything in life there were pros and cons and ups and downs. 

We have learned so much, have met some wonderful people and have seen and experienced things and places that would not have been possible if we hadn’t embarked on this journey.

 

 

In some ways it is hard to believe it has been an entire year but after looking through all the pictures we have taken it is actually hard to believe it has only been a year!

We hope you enjoy our retrospective of our amazing one year on the road that will appear in the next few posts.

 

The journey begins with a tour of our home.

Bedroom TV-Monte installed a shelf that houses our DVD player and secured it so we don't have to stow it when we move. 

All the items on top of the vanity gets stowed in the sink when we move. 

King size bed 

I use baskets to hold our toiletries.  They are placed on the floor when we move. 

I use tension rods to hold the bath towels in place. 

Every little bit of space is used-We installed these metal baskets to store our washcloths and hand towels. 

 

Very efficient kitchen

 

Organization is the key to living and working in a small area.

I just have to remember to move the garbage pail and throw rug when we move! 

The double fridge is ample and the freezer holds a surprising amount of food. 

All of the dry food stuff is stored in labeled containers

Closet is used for laundry, liter box, household cleaners, etc. 

Monte installed the rack for our plastic wrap, etc. 

The kitchen table doubles as my office.I use an accordion folder that stores easily between the couch and wall when not in use.

VERY uncomfortable couch

The ottoman doubles as a storage box and coffee table.

 

Monte's Desk 

Entertainment center includes our printer, DVD player, etc.

The fireplace is very efficient  

I store my pots and pans in a large plastic tub under the sink. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We use baskets to easily access our clothes.

There was an adjustment period, when we first began living in our rig, as there is with anyone moving into a new house or apartment.  The expression, "A place for everything and everything in its place," became almost like a mantra.  Anything not stowed in its place seemed magnified in such a small space. 

Another challenge those first few weeks was trying to remember where I had put things.  I found myself opening several cabinets in search of things that I didn't use that often like a funnel or the canister of flour. 

Monte had his own challenges also looking for particular items in the basement until he came up with his own system of storing items.

Now, after a year of living in our new house on wheels, it feels like HOME and it is a great feeling.