Moving Days... Settling in.
Over the past couple of months we packed up our home sorting through each item to determine what to keep or put into storage as we move in to 35 foot RV. We are not sure how long we will be in the RV as we search for our new home.
It has been exhausting. So, many decisions and choices. Finally the moving trucks arrived yesterday morning I was looking forward to being done, yet dreading ... well, you know moving. By last night we had two places that were not set up to inhabit. We had to pick one or grab a hotel.
Deciding to forgo a late night hotel stay, last night we spent the first night in the RV, the only thing that felt familiar is my Memory Foam mattress we shoved. pulled and pushed into small bedroom of the RV. As we tried to settle in while moving boxes from one spot to another, I admit, I had an anxiety attack and I cried a little. I mean just a little.
After a sleepless night of tossing and turning, worrying and being convinced that I had wrecked my life. I work up this morning still feeling anxious and upset the buzz of anxiety ringing in my ears. I was convinced that I was not going to be able to feel comfortable for a long period of time in the RV. The storage situation was feeling over whelming and boxes sitting on every surface in the new RV, were just a few of the anxious thought I had. I was not feeling happy with the decision to "camp" for a while to take pressure off of our house shopping experience.
After feeling sorry for myself for a bit I decided to try to solve one perceived problem at a time. I sent a few more boxes over to storage, bought a smaller coffee pot, and gave myself permission to be a bit uncomfortable while I adapt. I figured out how to setup the hotspot on my phone so that I can use my computer while we wait another week for a high speed connection.
By dinner time I got over my fear of lighting the stove burners and was able to make a nice dinner. I will pick up an outside barbecue tomorrow and I found myself mentally decorating our lot space. I still haven't figured out how to organize the small food pantry and I have spices poked in strage quarters. There is still much to be done.
Tonight, I am feeling up to the task, and a little bit like I am having an adventure!
I think I will survive.
Moving is always super stressful so I feel your pain. I once had to help a friend pack and load up their whole house in a night because they were being evicted the next day. We got it done but the whole thing sucked pretty hard lol.
That sounds terrible. Yeah, we still have a week to clean the old house and there is a bit of a commute also. I do want to fast forward a bit.
It must be really difficult to pack your entire life @whatsup
I can only imagine how you and your partner must be exchausted
Yours,
Piotr
All new beginnings begin with great anxiety, as familiar order is replaced with chaotic potential. Embrace the potentialities of a creative chaos, as you mourn the death of order. All order is in decay from the moment of its construction. Now you can renew and revivify, bringing new life into being.
I wish you joy in your endeavor @whatsup!
It is all about framing I expect. Many people will say you are living the dream with the freedom of the RV life :)
Careful where you put the cayenne pepper as it might sting a little.
lol, that's funny, I may never find the cayenne pepper.
It will find you!
I remember a variation of what you're doing from years back, and it's unnerving and not much fun. We lived in a school bus we'd converted from "bus" to pretty swank RV/tiny house... but two of us, + four cats + 2 small dogs in a tiny space was... tricky.
After a while, you settle in, though. It's like living on a boat, except you're on land... which means you can get out and walk around every now and then... MUCH better than a boat.
I actually almost considered once moving into an RV or a tiny house so I would not have that much space to clean. This has its advantages. Have you seen the HGTV show Tiny Houses? Great tips on how to survive. Check it out:
https://www.hgtv.com/shows/tiny-house-big-living
The funny part of that is the reason we sold the old house is it was too big both inside and out for 2 empty nesters who don't entertain often.
Now that is funny! The joy of change. I was an empty nesters once before my son returned and decided it was too hard to live on his own.
Good luck! I've only ever moved twice in my life. I don't know if I ever want to do it again. lol
There is nothing so stressful as moving. You will definitely survive it. You are already solving problems. It is an adventure. You probably won't do this exact thing ever again. Store up memories. Your lifestory is richer for this, and everything you experience in the future will feel more full and flavorful, by comparison. From my limited knowledge of you, noone is as adaptable and as tough, able to acknowledge the misery of present circumstances, then overcome them. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and you have already taken that step, so onward and upward. Best wishes.
Well as I see it, it took you just a short while to get the coffee situation sorted so yeah, you're a survivor! As I always think of you as the 'voice of reason of Steemit' I know you will settle in and make that RV see things your way lol.
Looking forward to more tales from the mobile side and congrats on starting a new phase of your lives. The biggest plus will be the no pressure house hunting!
Morning number two is starting off much better. I think this could be fun. I know there will be some uncomfortable adaption moments, but I've managed to let go of much of the fear. I now realize I can cook in it. Coffee is working out okay. I shall survive.
Perfect! The cooking and coffee situation is resolved so yes....yes, you will survive!
I was wondering for a bit, but it seems I will! :)
I know that you are in your RV because you are house shopping, but do you have the freedom to roam around a bit until you make your decision? I have an aunt and uncle who lived in an RV for a year. The closed up their home and decided to visit all of the continental states in the US. Their memories are priceless. This may not be in your plans depending on job committments but you can dream and explore to reduce your anxiety level. This too shall pass. I was told by a friend when trying to accomplish an overwhelming task. "Do you know how to eat an elephant? One bite at a time." :)
We are a couple of years away from having the freedom to really travel. I think I would love to do a similar journey, and we will keep the RV even if we buy a house or property.
You are very right about the elephant. One bite at a time keeps me in the solution.