I was sorting through my clothes to put away into the cupboard and as I stared at the big pile I thought “how will I fit all these in the caravan?” It was then I spotted my favourite red high heels with the glitter sole and bow on the side “how can I leave these behind” I sobbed to hubby, “ You won’t need red heels in the outback!” he exclaimed, and so it begins…………..
We have always desired to travel, to see this great country, but always thought it would be as a grey nomad. Then about 6 months ago we started discussing what if we went sooner. Sell the house, leave our jobs, home school the kids and live in a camping trailer or caravan for 12 months. What if we could make it happen in 5 years? Actually, maybe we could leave in 2 years on hubby’s 40th? So this was the plan. I had been feeling down and out with day to day stresses. Always talking about life and the changes I feel I needed to make to make me a better person. Then hubby read an article about a family who lost there child and would give anything to have one more day. And the game changed “what about now!”
I am a planner, a crier, and a non adventurer. Always following the norm and rarely stepping outside my comfort zone. Doing what everyone would expect and always being the responsible one, although my red shoes might have a few stories! The challenge of suddenly deciding to go on an adventure and away from the original plan was scary and exciting all at the same time! But, sensibly weighing up all scenarios as I do and speculating all types of outcomes it was decided. Why wait, LETS GO!
So, the house is on the market. We have a 17ft Jayco Starcraft van and a Toyota Landcrusier 4×4. I have told my mum and dad and was totally freaking out as I value there opinion most. Plus, the fact we will live with them for a time in between sale and leaving, I didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes especially with the 4 personalities moving in! Although, I am pretty sure Mum is happy to have hubby available 24/7 to sharpen her knives. Hubby is struggling as he can’t sit and watch TV in his undies, but pretty sure Dad will join him, so that might be a non issue. I have told the boss again, totally freaking out as have high respect for him also. But, again with the amazing support and I am feeling totally lucky to have this opportunity.
I will be lucky enough to spend quality time, with no “stuff” or distractions, with my gorgeous, free spirited, high energy, loud, engaged, intelligent, comical kids. Whilst I am freaking out about snakes, drop toilets and missing my gorgeous red shoes, I will be able to watch them learn and grow. It will be up to me to be there teacher “Good Morning Mrs Diessel”!
I will be blogging the journey for “Wine Time”. Highs, lows, tears and triumphs! And, discovering who I am along the way……..
