There is a lot to be deconstructed accomplished before I can up and leave for my world-wide gallivant. I'm happy to say that I am well on my way!
Here's what I'm currently working on with five months to go:
-The great escape plan: Cruise booked. (Still need to book accomodations in Australia for when I arrive.)
-Lease termination: In the works. This is a bit painful because I currently live in the sweetest location, with the most ridiculously affordable rent, which is why I've lived here for six years. Getting rid of my place is not a decision I came to lightly.
-Sell my Car: Okay, I haven't done anything about this yet, it's too early. I still need to get around for the next five months. But I've come up with a game-plan. I'll try and sell my car myself in early September. If it hasn't sold by the time I leave, I'll take it to a dealership and sell it.
-Savings: On track. (Knock on wood!)
-Cleaning out/clearing away: I took a pretty substantial chunk of old clothing out of my closet a couple of weeks ago. Filled up two huge lawn and leaf trash bags with beautiful, hardly worn clothing. Yah, that was painful. I've also taken a first dive at paring down my huge book collection to just the essentials (classics and useful university books). The rest will go to the local library.
But most importantly, I'm doing my darnedest NOT to make plans. I want to be able to wander on this trip, to be flexible and just "go with it". And I'm a planner. This is a lot harder than it sounds!
Are you planning something big?
Is it under-way?
What stage are you in?
Here's what I'm currently working on with five months to go:
-The great escape plan: Cruise booked. (Still need to book accomodations in Australia for when I arrive.)
-Lease termination: In the works. This is a bit painful because I currently live in the sweetest location, with the most ridiculously affordable rent, which is why I've lived here for six years. Getting rid of my place is not a decision I came to lightly.
-Sell my Car: Okay, I haven't done anything about this yet, it's too early. I still need to get around for the next five months. But I've come up with a game-plan. I'll try and sell my car myself in early September. If it hasn't sold by the time I leave, I'll take it to a dealership and sell it.
-Savings: On track. (Knock on wood!)
-Cleaning out/clearing away: I took a pretty substantial chunk of old clothing out of my closet a couple of weeks ago. Filled up two huge lawn and leaf trash bags with beautiful, hardly worn clothing. Yah, that was painful. I've also taken a first dive at paring down my huge book collection to just the essentials (classics and useful university books). The rest will go to the local library.
But most importantly, I'm doing my darnedest NOT to make plans. I want to be able to wander on this trip, to be flexible and just "go with it". And I'm a planner. This is a lot harder than it sounds!
Are you planning something big?
Is it under-way?
What stage are you in?
Look familiar? That's a page from my finished/printed travel calendar project!
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