July 23, 2022

Greetings from 🌞 Massachusetts!

I hope wherever you are today, you’re able to get some relief from this nationwide heatwave. Please stay safe. Keep hydrated!

I’ve had several people reach out to me, concerned about us during this heatwave. Thank you for checking in on us. 😘

Maddie & I are fine! 💝

We’ve still been camping, but I’ve got several wonderful updates to share with you.

I’m still counting the days of our roadtrip because we’re still living our nomadic journey…

Today is Day #447! 💝

First, I started a part-time job a month ago & Maddie goes to work with me every day❣Friends of mine own a very successful, local business & offered me a job, even before we left on our roadtrip. I thought about it while we were traveling, but I really didn’t want to return to Massachusetts & settle down here again. 😕 I loved growing up here, but I’ve ALWAYS HATED the winters. Having been far away from last year’s winter here, I’ve decided to enjoy future winters…someplace else! 🤞🏼

When my finances started to diminish & I decided it was necessary to stop traveling (for now), I began to seriously consider the opportunity to work. When I met with T & D, they assured me that Maddie was welcome to hang out in the office, while I’m working! Done deal! 💕 I’m working M-F, 10-2 & I love it! There’s A LOT to learn, but I’m making progress. Maddie LOVES to go there & is happy to sleep in her own little office all day! I’m very grateful to be working in a really nice work environment, with Maddie sleeping peacefully nearby. I was honest from the beginning that I’m hoping to be headed out again before the first ❄ fall, but for now, it’s perfect.

Thank you, T & D… 🤗🐾🤗🐾🤗

Secondly, Maddie & I are continuing to camp out in the state forest! State park regulations only allow 14 days of camping in any one campground, between Memorial Day & Labor Day. Unfortunately, we used up the 14 days, while I was still considering our next moves. 🙄

I made friends with K, an awesome member of the campground staff & she mentioned us to the Park Superintendent, S. He offered to override the 14 day restriction & let us camp there, from Sunday afternoon to Friday morning! The campground is always full on the weekends, but very quiet during the week. It’s been great & I truly appreciate the kindness of K, S & the staff who make me/us feel safe there. 🤗

It’s less than 9 miles to work… 😊

Our commute is about to increase to 22 miles. 🚙

With no other campgrounds within a reasonable area, we needed someplace to hang out on the weekends. A dear friend of mine invited us to her home. The 4th of July weekend was our first visit. Maddie & her pups instantly became best friends. ❤

W had been trying to find someone to care for her 3 beloved Scottie dogs & 2 house rabbits, so she can attend 3 separate functions, within the next few months. After spending the first weekend with W & her furry companions, she decided her search was over! As of early August, Maddie & I will be staying with them for the next few months. It’s a perfect solution❣ W can relax & enjoy her trips, knowing that I’ll take excellent care of all of them. As much as I’ve loved camping, I’m looking forward to a solid roof over our heads, a nice hot shower, air conditioning, refrigeration & other “luxuries” that we often take for granted. We’re all thoroughly enjoying each other’s company & did I mention that W is a really good cook? 😁

The fully enclosed backyard is HUGE & Maddie is loving the space to run around with her new buddies. “Our” room is downstairs & has it’s own doggie door. She started using it immediately, so I won’t have to get up to let her out at her usual 3am awakening. Win/win! 👍🏼👍🏼

I guess this is it for now, but I want you to know that I haven’t lost my Wanderlust!

I’m just “adulting” for awhile. 😉