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Fickle fate
I keep changing plans, it seems like. But for the record, the new plan involves a road trip from Detroit to Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Portland, commencing sometime mid-June. Just so ya know.
A Change In Direction
My original goal, to be in an RV full-time by June 2014, looms months away from being completely shattered. An unexpected job loss drained the little savings I had accumulated, and life got in the way of finding alternatives. Except, … Continue reading
The Changing Seasons
It has been quite a while since I’ve updated you all on my journey’s progress. Unfortunately, this is because there has not been quite as much progress as I had hoped. I had originally planned to, by now, have established … Continue reading
Possible RVs: Part 2
This past weekend, I had the wonderful experience of going with some friends to a lakehouse. My old roommate’s family owns one, and her grandparents have the fortune of living right next door. Her grandmother was kind enough to take … Continue reading
Learning About Loan Terms
If (when…) I have to take out a loan to finance the purchase of my new home, I will most likely go through my credit union to do so. When I went to make my usual savings deposit, I asked … Continue reading
The Tale Of My First Despair: A Budget Story
Once upon a time, there was a girl. Like many girls, she had hopes and dreams and worked part-time retail to pay the rent. When she came up with a dream that required a little bit of start-up capital, she … Continue reading
A Sobering Look At The Challenges I Will Face
While her post was primarily about making a living in music, Charlotte Hothar linked a very good article from The Guardian about the problems we know are facing workers, creative and technical, and the economy worldwide. While the Guardian’s focus … Continue reading
