Getting rid of stuff can be freeing for some and cause intense pain for others. Clearing out our house of 25 years has been easy for me. I am off to a new exciting life. It is interesting to see the reaction you get from people. Some looking at me as if I'm out of my mind and others seeing all the possibilities. Living in a car for the 6months or so means paring down. We just went car shopping and those trunks are pitifully small. But I see it as a new way of viewing life. I don't want to be about my things anymore. I want to be about people and adventures. Yes, I want to have clothes that look nice on me, few bad hair days, polished nails and enjoy the good life. But I now shop the sales, cut coupons and am learning about the bargain hotels. Although my recent stay at a Econolodge made me realize I must feel safe. Sleeping with the chair in front of the door allowed me a good night's sleep only because I took a sleeping pill. Won't be repeating that. And so I spent this week learning about the ferry from Portland Me to Yarmouth NS and all those provinces have to offer, hiking down and back up the Grand Canyon (somewhat daunting but am determined to do it) and asking should we pass through Oklahoma City to see the memorial. We now have a map that outlines our entire trip although it is just a guideline - not something entrenched in stone. Because that is the point of this whole trip - learning to let go of routine and our present way of life and find out what works now. Can't wait.