We are in the last steps of packing our worldly possessions so that we may hit the open road. With every pound counting when hauled, we have to get rid of or pack away what isn’t riding. Despite the rain and my sinuses, we were are hard at it. This is the last vestiges:
As soon as we can make sense of it all, we will be on our way. Just one of the many things that have to be done to begin a year on the road. It’s amazing after months of culling, decluttering, and packing that there is any left. But we are almost there and ready to roll.
Downsizing has been hard but I do feel lighter. Have you ever had to downsize? Have any suggestions?
A few years ago, my kids and I downsized from a 13 room house to a four room apartment. Collections and decorations went. Things we were “going to fix” went. Things we would have been sad about loosing in a fire went onto the truck or into the car. It was AMAZING how much easier life became!
I am starting to see that, Lindsay. It was tough to let go of some things but I don’t really miss them like I thought that I would. Thanks for sharing. It’s good to hear from others that it really is a good decision. I’m terrified that someone is going to say that they did it and regret it terribly.
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Traci
This is so exciting! It’s going to be a year you all will never forget!
THanks, Liz! I think so too! Can’t wait to head your way, BTW!
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Traci
I have been living a more simple life for almost a year! It has been the best decision in my life. By the end of this year I will be moving from a 1400 sq ft condo to about 750 sq ft apartment. This is how much I downsized and I am continuing to do more. My blog is about how I downsized and would love for you to check it out! http://www.thisisreallife.co
Awesome! Downsizing is hard. We have done so much and yet I still feel like we are bursting at the seams.
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Traci