The First Few Days

My feelings have wavered so much during these first few days. At times I’ve felt super excited, then anxious, uncertain, certain, happy, relaxed and even worried.

Why so many feelings???

Why Anxious?

Have we done the right thing?

It’s a big rig, is it too big?

The truck overheated on hills, is this going to be a problem?

Are we crazy doing this with three dogs?

Why Uncertain?

Is living on the road with no fixed income going to work?

Will the truck be reliable?

Have we invested too much money into this?

Happy:

Finally we have our rig.

The rig is better than expected.

It really is a home away from home.

Discovering new places.

Being on holiday.

Excited:

New places to visit.

Lovely rig.

Photo opportunities galore.

New beginning.

New lifestyle.

Certain:

This is what we had dreamed of doing, it’s probably natural to feel some apprehension initially.

This lifestyle will give us new experiences, so no more 8 to 5 routine.

Relaxed:

Sitting by the river watching the dogs having fun.

Napping in comfort.

Watching T.V. in bed.

Gorgeous views.

Worried:

About the truck.

Have we done the right thing???

We were so lucky to have met Paul & Amanda Walters last year. They’ve given us so much advice and support. And, knowing they are only a phone call or a text away is reassuring.

Today had some challenges due to the rain. We were worried when we discovered the puddles of water this morning, but seeing it was an easy fix has been a relief. Then when Boo rolled in poop (again), it felt disheartening because it added an extra challenge having to clean her and the truck (after she’d been in it). But again, we just have to be stricter. The dogs must go on leads! And, we need an emergency kit containing water, gloves, shampoo and towels in the truck.

Tonight we rang Amanda and Paul and had a chat with them. We mentioned that we had read on the Facebook Motorhome Friends site that there was a job available at Temuka campground for a couple to work one month on and one month off. Amanda said that was where they were staying at the moment and they knew the owners. The position pays $70,000. We are keen but won’t be able to do it until next year. Amanda said it would pay for us to call in and meet the owners when we are next in the Temuka area and explain to them that we would be very keen on the position if it came up again in the future. So after that conversation, it made me feel more confident about what we were planning to do.