Christie's Adventures

I have the privilege of working in an office environment. Well, I say privilege only because I am not cut out to work outdoors. But, it seems like we are only working for the weekend. Why do we spend all week wishing it was the weekend? We don't do anything special on the weekends except rest up for the next grueling week. I just wish we could all figure out what we would enjoy doing and be able to make a living doing that instead of having to do what is unsatisfying. Additionally, I work at a desk all day. I have just recently realized how detrimental that is to our bodies. Now that I am getting close to 50 (shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone!), I have more aches and pains than ever. I know, I know, lose weight and exercise. Take the stairs, drink more water, yada yada.

It seems like every other weekend there is an RV show in my area. I just can't see "living" in one full time. I realize that they must make them light enough to tow, but the quality is pitiful, in my opinion. I also realize that they are meant to be used as recreational vehicles. But, what if my recreation is living?

So, we have been trying to decide if we want to stay in the area that we are in, so we can continue to work or if we would like to leave the area. If we did, we would need to buy an RV so we had a place to sleep while we travel. We have kicked around the idea of a tiny home and have already stated downsizing our belongings. It is freeing! We certainly do not need all of the things that we have accumulated.

I considered writing my thoughts down in a notebook, but that would require me to carry a notebook and pen around with me. That is not typical for me; and I always have my phone with me. So, a blog it is! Henry and I are coming to a crossroad in our life. He is just about fed up with his job and ready to call it quits. We knew this was coming since they are outsourcing a large number of technical support jobs to India. So, we have been saving money for the inevitable job loss. With him being almost 49, it would be difficult to "start over". Not to mention the fact that he really doesn't want to. Then there is my situation - I am 47 years old and have been at my current job for 21 years. There is a great reason to try to stick it out to 30 years (so I can then work 5 more years in the D.R.O.P. program). But, 14 years is a long time... Herein lies our issue.