Thanks for following me through this already-crazy year so far! If you have any planner hacks for road trips or just general encouragement to share, I'd love to hear them in the comments!!!
My boyfriend and I moved apartments a couple years back. We found the PERFECT place. It was amazing, in our price range, and would allow us finally to have room for our dogs. But when we realized no apartments would be ready for us by the time our other lease was up, we were devastated, as going to a month-to-month lease was expensive. We went back and asked again, but still no openings. We left feeling so discouraged and heavy-hearted, but I turned to my boyfriend and said, "We're going to find something just as good as this or better. We are. I believe that. Let's check out one more apartment before we go home." We drove to just one more place, both of us feeling depressed and a little hopeless...and found the apartment of our dreams. 10x better than the "perfect" apartment we just left and had been so busy growing attached to when our dream place was just a few minutes down the road. On top of that, they had one apartment available for us, and it was located perhaps the most perfectly out of all the units of that size in the entire complex. To this day, we're a little blown away by how things worked out. We even got a garage! An apartment with an attached garage IN OUR PRICE RANGE? WHAT? Anyway, all that to say, keep following your positive mindset changes. Things may not always work out, but it definitely does help get you to where you want to be.
A couple tips from my very recent experience. 1. Set your “containers” and don’t bring anything that doesn’t fit in them (like your rolling situation). The amount of stuff that wants to jump into your car will grow exponentially. Haha 2. Try keeping stuff together that goes together, rather than like with like. An example: instead of keeping all my chargers together like I do when I travel, I kept my chargers/accessories with the device they went with. So instead of a charger bag, I had an iPad bag that had my iPad, charger, pencil, pencil grip, drawing glove, etc. This may not work for how your brain works, but it really helped me with how all over the place things get with unpacking/packing/nomad stuff. 3. Don’t sweat the small stuff. You will likely not use all the washi, so don’t be tempted to bring it all. (I brought way more pens and supplies than I needed, because I thought I MIGHT use them.) 4. For your Kanban, in case your physical method doesn’t work, consider notion! I know you’ve used it before so it might work for you. Good luck! I know you’ve had a lot of disappointment but this sounds like just the adventure you’ve been needing!
Thank you so much Cindy. These are really good tips. I wouldn't have thought about the chargers like that but it makes so much more sense than try to find the right charger if they are separated. Also, your use of "situation" is one of my favorite things in the world and I love you. Enjoying watching your adventure and unpacking!
Cindy, you and I moved at about the same time. I agree, pick your container and then take a well curated system. We had a 10 day road trip and moved into temporary housing for 3 months while we search for a house. I brought a backpack and one of those rolling collapsible cubes. What I brought entirely too much of was clothes. If I do this again, I will bring 3 changes of clothes and buy anything else on clearance or at the thrift store when I get to my new home.
I am both fascinated and anxious about this! I want to see EVERYTHING from how you're packing your car's trunk to how many outfits you bring. I used to take a lot of roadtrips with my kids when they were as young as yours and I had backseat organizers for them, but not much organization for me. We also got into audiobooks. They still remember listening to "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke.
Oh my goodness. The situation ties my stomach up in knots, I'm so wowed at how positive you're able to be and stay! I can't imagine doing all this, you remain such a role model for all of us. Fingers crossed every adventure in front of you is amazing and fun!
Having a lap table for the car is helpful. I wish I had done that when we were recently traveling. I found myself having to juggle my notebook, pens, etc. They were slipping all over the place.
I worked as an freelance artist for about 10 years so I was also able to move around to try to find that perfect place for myself. I started off in CO and just didn't feel like it was right for me. It wasn't until after 6 month-3 years in each place of IL, NM, NV, and MN that I found myself in Southern WI by the lake. I fell in love with the location and the people. It's very worth making the journey to find a place that jives with your soul. I really wish you the best on your journey to do so.
Being on the road is both hard and fun! What I've learned doing roadtrips over the years, is to put as much as possible in suitcases. Put as much clothes as possible in the largest case, and use the smaller ones to carry things like your planners, camera stuff, pens and whatnot. If you have a variation of sizes of the suitcases, it's easier to fit them in the boot of the car.
At the 11:00 mark and just want to say before I forget, y'all should get one of those covered trailers to pull behind the car. I really hope everything works out for y'all, because I would not be handling this as gracefully as you are. 💜💜💜💜 You're awesome and I can't wait to see where this journey takes you!
If you haven't seen them, the tier bins are great. I wish I could share a picture, but they snap together and aren't too big. I keep all of my memory keeping stuff in a set of three (okay, six now that I bought more stickers) and it holds stickers, washi, tape, scissors, etc. The ones I have are large enough for the Happy Planner sticker books. And tackle boxes would probably serve similar functions!
@@ThaBloodWitch Thank you! Our car won't pull a trailer, but we can put a bag on top of the car, so that's the plan. I'm going to look into the bins, thank you!!
@@HeartBreathings look into the smallest size Uhaul type trailers. They can be pulled by any car. Two years ago we drove from Alabama to Cali and back in 21 days. The bag rattled and made a lot of noise from the wind. Last month I went on a three month boondocking trip through the Southwest. I got a Thule overhead carrier reg $700 off Facebook marketplace for $150. Best money I ever spent. Quiet as a mouse and held so much more than the bag. I’ll never go back to a rooftop bag again. Plus it locks.
Came back last month I mean. I left in April. And thank you so much @HeartBreathings for having P&T signups past the 1St week of August. I’m signing up Monday! Can’t wait!
That really sucks. I have some friends who have been in a similar situation, and even as much as I would like to buy something right now, the prices are just way too crazy. It's a shame that your landlord is choosing money over a reliable tenant.
And also because I don't want my message to be so negative to you, I really think your plan to explore and understand your next destination is absolutely the right one. I'm rooting for you to show up somewhere, look around, and be like "this is the place!"
You should write a book about this journey. I can see a fiction book or a non fiction. Also keep notes about the places you visit. Never know when an idea will hit or the places will come in handy for settings. I didn't do that when I lived in Long Beach and I wish i had.
I believe in Karma and Fate especially so when I started pulling a daily Tarot card 30 days ago. Listen to your gut and your tingly sense. You won’t go wrong. Can’t wait to follow your journey and in Publish and Thrive! :D. Barbara
Three years ago, I was in the throes of battling postpartum anxiety. I was actively working to get better by getting out and exploring locally. Then my husband got a great job across the country and I was surprisingly totally open to the idea. We had a great adventure until Covid hit and moved back home, but I totally get your feelings of change in the face of anxiety :)
I would love to see what your plan is with your witchy stuff! Which tarot deck are you taking, how will this impact your am and pm routines. May be more fitting on your sarra Cannon channel but I think it will be very interesting to see. Wishing you the best girlie!
So happy that you are truly using the LOA to make your dreams come true in the midst of your contrast. Bless you and your family. I’ll continue to follow you and I gotta get your books!
I'm actually a little jealous that you guys are getting to do this. I mean I know it's not ideal, but what a great adventure for your family. I think it's going to be so amazing for you all!
I completely know how you feel. My husband and I went through the same and we’ve decided we want to move our family to Canada. It’s going to take a few years because of the whole visa process but we want the different life it would bring for us. We want to be out of the big towns/cities and back in nature and I know inside that it’s what where we should be
I’m so excited for you! I made a change somewhat like this back in 1997 when I left my home of 23 years to go live on a boat! I had a huge library at the time, many crystals, and lots of stationery (well before planners were even a thing I had several). Here we are a lifetime later and I’m so glad I released so much stuff and took the plunge. As a writer I am certain these experiences will turbocharge your creative engine.
I feel you! My life plans have completely changed in the last 60 days. I went from never going to leave Charleston to buying acreage just outside Clemson. From getting ready to build here to buying a mobile home to live in on the property until these lumber prices settle. Good luck on your new adventure!
I can't believe how positive you are. I'd be crying my eyes out and be so depressed. You are such an inspiration. I wish you all the luck. You deserve it.
So sorry that you're going through all of this with the changing house prices! But you're right, while children are small, it's a good opportunity not to be tightened to one place, and who knows, maybe you'll enjoy being in different places for a change! I was thinking all this time that oh, no, we aren't getting as much videos in the future anymore, I hope you're not going to dissapear for us, the viewers! You could fit your whole Kanban board in your 3ring binder on different sheets of paper (you might use several sheets for to do, several for doing, several for done) as well as the weekly schedule. OR in a Notion app.
The market's so bad in the UK for buyers too. It's so hard to find a place and most decent houses are barely on the market for a few days before they're taken. Best of luck with your travels. Hope you see some good places.
You’ll have so much fun! I road tripped across the country for 3 months and it was a blast! We lived out of hotels, but Airbnb’s would have been better. You may get travel fatigue, but I have found that the visiting relatives and home cooked meals really go a long way. There are ups and downs but the journey is always worth it!
Come down to Florida. Around Destin or Navarre area. We're the place with Longest Pier in Florida. Navarre has a beautiful beach with white sands. Good area to raise kids. I'm willing to be your tour guide.
Bless your heart, Sarra! We've been building for a year! It's on our own plot of acres of land in the mountains, but happy to say we do have a move in date. I'm so sorry. I know this is hard. It's been 15 months for us. I feel you!!!
Also...omgggg so exciting, this road trip on the USA is a dream of mine...seems like soooo much fun, so cool...maybe one day i can do a trip like that with my guy...hahaha would be amazing really :)
Yeah, definitely don't do the RV thing. I've done it the last two years with my husband and we're transitioning OUT of it. Reality and expectation do not always meet. Some gifts come in really weird/not so pretty packaging. But there are GREAT things around the horizon, and it's so great that you're listening to your inner voice. It's really important
I got to say, I respect anyone who is living an RV life and all the power to you...It's just not for me. I watch some of the UA-cam vids and I'm like "Yeah, I would die." I hope you had some good memories of RV living.
@@elizalagonia1049 You know, it's been a very strange experience. It's not what I thought it would be and that's totally okay. It led me to my next adventure so I can't knock it! :)
Why not look for a foldable plate display thing to put the clear calendar thingy on instead of command strips on the wall? Also, I love the folder idea! Not sure why I didn't think of that on FB when you asked. When I was a teacher (special ed), I used folders for a lot of things.
O__o That is so crazy! I'm sorry you have to go through such chaos and your landlord sucks so bad. :( The builder, I can sort of understand, there is probably a materials clause in there somewhere and prices are apocalyptic, but that is a hefty price increase! I really hope it all works out for the best for you and your family!
I am a traveller, I essentially started journaling because of traveling. I travel for competitions around 6 months a year. My advice is, resist the urge to take everything. Seriously! I travel with 1 notebook and one pen, the times i took a lot of stuff i regreted it. Think delfonics Medium size pouch, i feel like that is the maximum size if u really wanna bring in accessories and stickers.
Sara have you thought of a zip up portable jigsaw puzzle case. The post it’s will stay in place and you can carry it using the one handle. And it’s very slim and lightweight. If size is a problem because of your frame, you could start a new one using foam board. Happy travelling. Love Sylvia and Tracey
Love the file folder. I use those and they can fill up really fast with detailed stickies even when stacking. I have laminated paper inside my folders for more space. Not a planning but a packing hack. Dollar store has cheap zipper vacuum bags for linens or whatever clothes. And rolling clothes instead of folding them takes up less space too.
Hubs and I are going through this now. The difference is that while we rehab our house for the market, we will be living in our dining room. Once it sells, we will be moving into an RV while we build our house. ;0) For my Kanban, I am thinking of setting it up the way you prepare yours in a planner/journal. Then every week, move the tabs I am working on. I do like the folder idea and I would three hole punch it to stay in the binder. With all the work you have to do, I think I would just use an accordion file for the washi. If you guys decide to stop in Jacksonville, FL I would love to grab a coffee or show you some beach houses. (I am a Realtor.)
My tip is to plan what *projects* you will need supplies for. To start, take what supplies you use daily. Then sit down and make a list of what projects you will need extra supplies for. Ex: “I’ll be on the road for approximately four months. I want to do two projects a month. So I need supplies for eight projects.” That will help pare down your choices and conserve space.
Ohhh nooooo I'm so sorry! How stressful and sad, I know you guys were so excited about that house. I love your positive energy and attitude about everything though. Keep it up Sara, you are doing amazing.
Based on the car, you need to downsize to One Book July supplies. 😂 A craft tote will need a lot of precious trunk space, so you may find that doesn't work as well as you are hoping. What about a backpack worth? At least that can either go in the trunk inside the car on the floor.
I'm going through the same thing with my landlord we have been in the house for over 5 years and now we have to go because he wants more money. Let us know how your family is making it work for you. Right now we are going to be in the same car. You have the right to stay in your house as they go through it. And when they go through it and what day. I didn't like people coming in the house without me there.
I am so scared for this process but I can feel your excitement through the screen and I can't help but feel the rush of adventure and possibilities that is in your future😍
How exciting! I confess I was half expecting you to be doing the RV thing, but that's because I'm also subscribed to artist Brie Hatton's Documented Journey channel and she's been enjoying her RV trips. Still, I'm not surprised that you're packing up and travelling - if it wasn't for my beloved garden, I would be rather jealous 😀 Enjoy your freedom, and I hope you manage to pare your supplies down to the perfect balance between usability and space!
Wow, crazy Sarra! I'm so sorry to hear this about your dream house! That situation with the builders is SO not fair! Life has a way of making changes whether you are ready or not. I'm with you on new beginnings. We did it for 4-5 years. We went from the coast in Cali, to the desert in California, to SLC, Utah (due to jobs) then off to a smaller house by the beach in Dana Point, Ca. Hang in there, with you!
You are so lucky for the universe (God) moving you off center to a new life! I'm about to have a panic attack looking at all you STUFF ideas. I'd just use my iPad, download a good planner. You could make sections to duplicate each of the planners you use. Also get pictures of icons and washi. You can use all sorts of fonts and colors thus not needing pens. Since life is tossing you a new experience maybe going digital would solve so many of your issues and save space as well. I might be 71 but I'm a digiGranni!!!
Love the kanban board solution. I'm thinking of doing a version of that in my Tul disc binders, using construction paper that I can punch on the side. So thanks for sharing these ideas. Praying for you and your family that you all have fantastic adventures and your housing issues are resolved even better than you imagine.
I love your "This Week" kanban board. I think it would work well for people in smaller spaces who don't have the wall space to put up a big board, too! ♥♥
That sounds like a lot of fun. I love that you're being so positive about it. Also, if you happen to come to the Dallas area... I'd love to meet up. Forest witch sounds fun, too.
Oh no. The builder is going to go waaaay up on the price! My mom and I are in that situation in AZ. Prices have skyrocketed. Homes that were 310k two years ago, are selling at 460k+. And they are junkers that need a lot of work! We were working with a builder who went up over 100k over the course of two months for the same house, same lot. It’s crazy. We backed out and decided to keep in our rental.
That sounds like you have an amazing adventure starting! I would highly recommend investing in some compression packing cubes for your clothes, those things were amazing space savers when I was backpacking!
Hi Sarra. I love the folder idea for the mobile Kanban board. If you do 1 folder per goal I think you would have room to do 3 veritical columns with washi in each folder. So you would move the post-it across the folder as you go from to-do, to doing, and done. I can't think of anything smaller you could use unless you got like an art portfolio and carried like 11x14 poster board. I would recommend using a pod to store your non-traveling items, as opposed to a local storage facility. They will ship the pod anywhere when you are settled and ready to unpack. Have fun! :)
What you are doing right now for your planners and stickers. I feel will help you alot, don't change it. For your Kanban Board I went to Walmart and got one it's just not really big but I put it in the back of my daughters closet where it's not finished and it works perfect. I'm happy that you and your family are having positive energy with your adventure and see where it takes you. I will be watching all your videos that you do and supporting you from the sidelines. Thank you for sharing @HBreathings.
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I know it doesn't feel like it now, but, scaling everything down will probably free up your creativity. Just think about authors from the past. They had paper, a pen or quill and ink, maybe a journal or calendar. That's it and there have been masterpieces we still talk about hundreds of years later. When you mentioned "just taking the essentials" it made me think of the 10 essentials of survival: NAVIGATION (map, compass, GPS), SHELTER (tent, tarp, space blanket, bivy), HYDRATION (water treatment supplies and water), FOOD, FIRST AID (first aid kit, Rx meds if need be), ILLUMINATION (flashlight, lantern, headlamp), REPAIR KIT AND TOOLS (multi-tool, duct tape, knife, scissors), SUN PROTECTION (hat, sunglasses, sun screen), FIRE (matches, lighter, fire starter), and INSULATION (jacket, hat, gloves, raincoat, extra clothing, thermal underwear if needed, socks, proper footwear). Which then made me think. "What are your 10 essentials of writing/being creative?" Also, look at this as a writing retreat. You don't take everything with you, but you take the essentials. I've had to move within a month before twice (MD to La and then La to TX). It's very stressful. When I was in Louisiana, I had stuff in storage for 12 years, so, I get what you're going through. And then had to clean out storage and get rid of it when I moved to TX. A few months ago I had a similar thing happen (staying in TX however), the owner of the house I was renting decided to sell. I just hid in the car in the garage when people came to look at the house. I let them know ahead of time I was going to be there. Given this was April in TX so it was um...warm. August might not be a good idea, but, people were only there for like 10-20 minutes tops. Nobody minded and the house sold very quickly, so it worked out. I had to get rid of a lot. When I feel like things can't possibly work out I: First, think of my ancestors and everything they had to go through. They had to live through and got through some tough sh*t. If they can do it, so can I. It won't be pretty, but, I'll get through it. Second, I watch (or think of) the movie "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel". It just makes me feel like I can get through whatever I'm going through. Or I think of or watch The Hobbit and LOTR. Like Gandalf said to Bilbo: (okay, so I'm feeling lazy and don't feel like finding the exact quote, lol.) Something along the lines of not having the comforts of home but coming out of the journey a new person. You get what I'm saying. You got this Sarra! "Everything will be okay in the end. If it is not okay, it is not the end." ~ Sonny Kapoor from Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (I think that's the quote. Again, too lazy to look it up.)
St. Pete is a WONDERFUL city, but if beachfront is something you're looking for -- try the smaller beaches surrounding it. St. Pete is wonderful, but touristy (think Myrtle Beach type situation), but Madeira, Treasure Island, and all of the surrounding areas are still full of charm and much more long-term resident focused / appropriate. :)
Lovely Video! You’re on the right track with your stationery organisation 👏 . Amidst the overwhelming anxiety (I’m sure it comes in repeated waves and ebbs), you are doing well. Know that we wish you well and cheering you on. I’m filled with anticipation of your adventures ahead, because, you know what (?) , this becomes our (virtual) adventure too! 😂💖🌸
Hey Sarra :) I'm really sorry about the whole house situation, it's heartbreaking, but I've learned the universe always has a way of working things out for us even if we don't realize it at first
I truly believe sometimes the universe knows what's better for us than we do. So many times, I've accidentally landed where I needed to go just because I was in the right place at the right time... and opened my mind to the possibilities. Oh, and as a Texas gal who moved here... give Colorado a try! In Colorado Springs, we get sun over 300 days a year, it snows long enough to enjoy it before melting the next day, the weather is gorgeous, and nature surrounds us!
OMG. I am so sorry this happened to you and your family! How incredibly stressful. May you find an ideal, soft landing better than you ever thought possible. 🙏🙏
Sarra, have you considered a thule style rooftop carrier? I know you mentioned a big bag, but I have had a hard-shell style on my vehicle for years. Locks with a key, withstands loads of elements and holds a ton of stuff. Just a thought. Good luck in your adventure! I'll be watching, and repeating publish & thrive! :)
Oh, Sarra, wow. We've been noticing the STEEP rise on building materials as we prepare and build for our Halloween setup. I'm talking double the price in some instances, especially on lumber. I am so sorry this happened to you, but I am inspired by your positivity. As we all know, this life journey takes unexpected twists and turns that more often than not work out in our best interest, even though, at the time, we may not know what that slice of positive is. Those whispers, as you put it, man...that gave me straight up chills, sister, because I've been saying for months now that we are ALL in a huge shift. Literal tears in my eyes as I listen to you speak of new beginnings. Proud of you, Sarra, and so GRATEFUL for your presence in our lives. Edited to say: YOU are about to acquire some major inspiration as you travel and experience new places and things!!
Lots of UA-camrs life in St Petersburg. Property value is better in you go south jut the other side of the bay. You can still be near the water. I live in Clearwater. It's the city north of St. Pete.
Another roadtrip tip: When on the road, you'll often want to make potty-breaks. I found out the hard way that having a bathroom caddy was very useful. I filled it with TP, wetwipes, hand sanitizer, hand soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, handcream, sunscreen, moisturizer, hairbrush, hairties, and any other things you can think of needing. Get a bag you can zip up to avoid things accidentally spilling out. This will save you from having to overpay for these things at gas stations. I've roadtripped both Europe and the US, if you need any tips and tricks for being on the road, feel free to holler my way.
Come live in Merritt Island, Florida. It's a great place to live. Lots of waterfront property, a great place to raise kids, and only 5 miles from Cocoa Beach.
Sometimes whatever is out there just bashes you over the head to get you to change. As hard as we fight it, it just keeps hitting us. My husband had planned on dying in New York. He was born there he was going to die there. Last summer, we weren't sure if his charter school was going to be around last school year, we could see the crime rate rising in NYC and the Bronx where we were living (someone actually got shot two blocks away in front of a presinct) and many other issues, but we were sticking it out. Then one day Sal got a resume request to be a Bush teacher in Alaska. Long story short we didn't move to Alaska, though were close and if his school didn't get their charter we'd probably seeing Russia in our back yard. One of the schools was west of Kodiak on the Ellegian Islands. I was a little worried about that one. I would have done it but I'll admit living in a small fishing village with less that 1000 people kind of scared me. Anyway, after that we basically did what you're doing but vurtually. We opened the whole of the USA and said pick somewhere. We spent most of August and September narrowing 50 to 8, and then to 3 and finally we moved in February to N Kentucky. I think this is great and I think it will be a great adventure. Home schooling is easy right now, there are online programs that have been going on for years that are keeping enrolment open, and you can find somewhere you want to be. Nashville and Cary, NC were the other two places on our 3 list. Nashville is growing and putting in a commuter rail that will help transportation and Cary, NC is growing again (Though the housing market is a little over priced and has been for almost 30 years when I lived there as a kid.)
My brain freezes and the flight relax kicks in when moving and packing boxes are mentioned. I commend you for facing these changes with positivity and seeing it as an adventure for you and your family. I don't know if because of Covid you can, but the last major move I did we got boxes from Starbucks, my daughter worked there at the time, didn't have to buy any. So everything smelled like coffee but hey I love coffee.
If you feel like NC, let me know! We live across the street from the Trent River in New Bern (same area as Nicolas Sparks!) and it's a great place to be. There are some beautiful places along the rivers, beaches, and sounds up here. That being said, I hope karma comes back to your greedy landlord. I'm a landlord and can't imagine doing that to a family.
This sounds like an interesting adventure, and you are handling all the changes in circumstance with grace. I would be a wreck. I hope you enjoy Florida! I grew up in south Florida, Atlantic side, and I loved it. The Gulf coast is beautiful, too! If you come up the east coast, Yorktown, VA is a nice area to stay (though peninsula traffic can be nightmarish at times if you have to travel the main roads). If you're looking for mountains, up near Front Royal is really pretty as well. I live about 45 minutes from there, and it's a really nice little place - gorgeous old town area, about an hour outside of DC, not too far from West Virginia. There are a lot of neat places you could visit within an hour's drive - which is considered a standard and reasonable driving time up this way.
we had a similar thing happen to us... except we up an moved to Texas... it was a good move... do it again.. i am a disabled vet so no property tax...we just let go and let God.. and every thing was perfect.... our daughter who is an RN scored big time... which was (is_) great .. good luck to you... lots of lakes in Texas.... love your vids... keep em up
I know this is a bump in the road-glad you are excited about change. Since you are starting the journey in Fl. consider stopping through the Tallahassee area-some beautiful landscape/lakes forests all around. God keep your beautiful family safe on the road.
Sarra, the best is yet to come! Trust in God and everything will turn out better than you could've thought possible! Don't be afraid; just believe! You've got this!
Good luck, Sara. I wish you and your family the best. I Love St-Petersburg. My mom had a mobil home there for some years in the past. I love the beach there. I hope you will find something that is convenient for you and your family. I send you my best thoughts.
Hey Sarra, So, I just moved from England (after 6 years) back to FL. I'm still dealing with fuzzy brain from the move (we landed on July 24th, stayed at a hotel until we found an apartment to rent, and just moved in!). I put in notecards, a few washi tapes that I use for planning, some colorful pens, and paperclips in a medium-sized pencil case. Then I grabbed a binder, and a notepad (that carries different things I need), and my planner inside a backpack with my laptop. I don't use a board as you do but I basically live by my everyday planner. That is the "work bag" I used during my flight and hotel time. For now, everything else is still in boxes in the UK, waiting to be shipped. I totally understand the whole working during uncertainty thing, I also build houses on the side (which helps me fund my writing career). Keep looking at this as an adventure and remember to enjoy it. I know for me, I get frustrated and cranky when I can't concentrate but sometimes I just need to take a step back and be like WOAH, we just moved from England in short notice and here we are! lol. Good luck!
That’s a lot of change, but we’ll cross our fingers for you that it all ends up being good change! Did you know that you can add a hitch to pull a small sized trail with the Nissan Elantra? I found this website that states you can pull a small trailer up to 750lbs on some models. I’d double check with the Nissan car dealer near you. But if it can be done and you feel like buying a small trailer it could alleviate some of your packing stress! Plus you might be able to take some of your beach toys and Ice chests and the like without cramping everyone. www.autopadre.com/towing-capacity/hyundai-elantra Also, if the folder idea doesn’t work for your Kanban board, before you move digital, you might consider buying a trifold presentation board and cutting it in half to have a small folding display for your work area! Good luck packing!
I'm in a similar boat, the struggle is real for us renters. Please create more content about moving, living on the go and downsizing. Also please keep us updated about how you are deciding on what you like and don't like about the town's you explore. Do you have a check list for what you're looking for in a neighborhood and so on...
Have you thought about something like Magic Whiteboard? It clings to surfaces, by static I believe, and then you roll it up when you want to move on. It was on Dragons Den
Omg - I am fascinated with the little notebook "we are all made of stars"...where is that from? And I am sending love your way - so sorry to hear about all your troubles, but I know you'll find the best house ever! xo
I travel plenty, and sometimes I use a clear screw and nail toolbox. It has removable partitions on both sides. I limit myself to what I’ll actually use, rather than just have variety. Another option is to pre-washi you journals ahead of time. With vanlife you have little space, so usually, I just bring a multicolor pen and a pencil. You can’t use 20 pens and pencils at once lol
I'm kind of in a similar situation, as my rental contract didn't get renewed for my house and I have three months to find something new and the housing market in the Netherlands also sucks. Definitely as a starter. A mortgage could get me a studio or 1-bedroom apartment right now. And like you, I need a separate office-space/library in the house.. My anxiety hasn't been this high since I was in a mental institution for depression, eating & anxiety disorder 7 years ago.. I don't know what is gonna happen in the next 3 months, but watching this and reading all the comments, is reassuring as I know I'm not the only one in this type of situation. I wish everyone good luck and well wishes and let's come out of this situation feeling better than ever! Much love, xoxo
I feel for you. It sounds so rough out there for renters. Hubs is a loan officer. The roughest part of his day is having so many renters calling for home loans that are going through the, "my landlord is selling the house I'm renting." Its so sad. I hope you have a great adventure in your travels. It sounds like so much fun! I Love the washitape idea! I store my stickers in a binder with the photo sleeves. I also keep a full size closable binder pocket. Cardinal Plastic Zippered Binder Pockets have a closable colorful stripe that would go great with your binder. Its great for when you have to just tuck your stickers away quickly due to littles one or needed to get going. That way you can put them away later and keep them together safe. I keep 2 in mine. One "to organize" back where I want the stickers to go and one "am using" for ones I use for that week or I am using the most.
I talked about Maine a week ago but wasn't very good at my description of my feelings. I've been to the white sandy beaches with their sexy blue waters like pretty women with their pretty blue biikinis and flip flops but I never really knew how much I loved the ocean until we went to Maine in2019. It was a totally different ocean. It was strong and wild and silver gray and the energy in the air was strong and wild and I felt so refreshed and alive, it was like a very strong and virile man existing in your space (no offense George) think Arnold Schwar...big and virile. It was amazing for me and I fell in love, deeply and immediately. I understand that everyone has their own taste so I am just sharing mine with youl joella
So excited for you on this new journey! You’re absolutely right that something beautiful is opening up for you and this change will be a blessing for you and your family. We just recently sold our home in Florida and moved to a new state. The home prices jumped $100k on us as well during the buying process, but somehow we ended up settled in at the new place after many, many air bnb’s and staying with family along the way through the South including Florida, New Orleans, and TX. I have no doubt that you’ll make the most of this time and find your footing as you go. Sending you lots of good energy for the journey! Bring your tarot cards and some crystals and stay centered along the way
Oh girl, you are pushing through some 💩. I love your positive attitude, you got this! Listen to your inner voice! You are on the correct path. Kiddos can do virtual school. I love the idea of just exploring possibilities!
You, m'lady, are in the same boat I was in 10 years ago. I could tell I was being field stripped for transport. Maine has a lot of beautiful waterfront property right now.
Thanks for following me through this already-crazy year so far! If you have any planner hacks for road trips or just general encouragement to share, I'd love to hear them in the comments!!!
My boyfriend and I moved apartments a couple years back. We found the PERFECT place. It was amazing, in our price range, and would allow us finally to have room for our dogs. But when we realized no apartments would be ready for us by the time our other lease was up, we were devastated, as going to a month-to-month lease was expensive. We went back and asked again, but still no openings. We left feeling so discouraged and heavy-hearted, but I turned to my boyfriend and said, "We're going to find something just as good as this or better. We are. I believe that. Let's check out one more apartment before we go home." We drove to just one more place, both of us feeling depressed and a little hopeless...and found the apartment of our dreams. 10x better than the "perfect" apartment we just left and had been so busy growing attached to when our dream place was just a few minutes down the road. On top of that, they had one apartment available for us, and it was located perhaps the most perfectly out of all the units of that size in the entire complex. To this day, we're a little blown away by how things worked out. We even got a garage! An apartment with an attached garage IN OUR PRICE RANGE? WHAT? Anyway, all that to say, keep following your positive mindset changes. Things may not always work out, but it definitely does help get you to where you want to be.
@@ninjarebecca5045 I love this perspective so much. Thank you.
Congrats! You certainly deserve it!
Have a blessed weekend
I can't wait to see vlogs and hear about the places you go 😭😭
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A couple tips from my very recent experience.
1. Set your “containers” and don’t bring anything that doesn’t fit in them (like your rolling situation). The amount of stuff that wants to jump into your car will grow exponentially. Haha
2. Try keeping stuff together that goes together, rather than like with like. An example: instead of keeping all my chargers together like I do when I travel, I kept my chargers/accessories with the device they went with. So instead of a charger bag, I had an iPad bag that had my iPad, charger, pencil, pencil grip, drawing glove, etc. This may not work for how your brain works, but it really helped me with how all over the place things get with unpacking/packing/nomad stuff.
3. Don’t sweat the small stuff. You will likely not use all the washi, so don’t be tempted to bring it all. (I brought way more pens and supplies than I needed, because I thought I MIGHT use them.)
4. For your Kanban, in case your physical method doesn’t work, consider notion! I know you’ve used it before so it might work for you.
Good luck! I know you’ve had a lot of disappointment but this sounds like just the adventure you’ve been needing!
Thank you so much Cindy. These are really good tips. I wouldn't have thought about the chargers like that but it makes so much more sense than try to find the right charger if they are separated. Also, your use of "situation" is one of my favorite things in the world and I love you. Enjoying watching your adventure and unpacking!
Cindy, you and I moved at about the same time. I agree, pick your container and then take a well curated system. We had a 10 day road trip and moved into temporary housing for 3 months while we search for a house. I brought a backpack and one of those rolling collapsible cubes. What I brought entirely too much of was clothes. If I do this again, I will bring 3 changes of clothes and buy anything else on clearance or at the thrift store when I get to my new home.
Sarra ❤️❤️❤️ my husband wanted to add to bring plenty of power strips lol. Nancy - I brought way too many shirts and not enough underwear. Lol
You can also use Trello for your Kanban Board.
I am both fascinated and anxious about this! I want to see EVERYTHING from how you're packing your car's trunk to how many outfits you bring. I used to take a lot of roadtrips with my kids when they were as young as yours and I had backseat organizers for them, but not much organization for me. We also got into audiobooks. They still remember listening to "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke.
Oh my goodness.
The situation ties my stomach up in knots, I'm so wowed at how positive you're able to be and stay!
I can't imagine doing all this, you remain such a role model for all of us.
Fingers crossed every adventure in front of you is amazing and fun!
Having a lap table for the car is helpful. I wish I had done that when we were recently traveling. I found myself having to juggle my notebook, pens, etc. They were slipping all over the place.
I'm rooting for you, no matter where you land. I love how optimistic you're being during all of this change.
I worked as an freelance artist for about 10 years so I was also able to move around to try to find that perfect place for myself. I started off in CO and just didn't feel like it was right for me. It wasn't until after 6 month-3 years in each place of IL, NM, NV, and MN that I found myself in Southern WI by the lake. I fell in love with the location and the people. It's very worth making the journey to find a place that jives with your soul. I really wish you the best on your journey to do so.
Being on the road is both hard and fun! What I've learned doing roadtrips over the years, is to put as much as possible in suitcases. Put as much clothes as possible in the largest case, and use the smaller ones to carry things like your planners, camera stuff, pens and whatnot. If you have a variation of sizes of the suitcases, it's easier to fit them in the boot of the car.
At the 11:00 mark and just want to say before I forget, y'all should get one of those covered trailers to pull behind the car. I really hope everything works out for y'all, because I would not be handling this as gracefully as you are. 💜💜💜💜 You're awesome and I can't wait to see where this journey takes you!
If you haven't seen them, the tier bins are great. I wish I could share a picture, but they snap together and aren't too big. I keep all of my memory keeping stuff in a set of three (okay, six now that I bought more stickers) and it holds stickers, washi, tape, scissors, etc. The ones I have are large enough for the Happy Planner sticker books. And tackle boxes would probably serve similar functions!
@@ThaBloodWitch Thank you! Our car won't pull a trailer, but we can put a bag on top of the car, so that's the plan. I'm going to look into the bins, thank you!!
@@HeartBreathings look into the smallest size Uhaul type trailers. They can be pulled by any car.
Two years ago we drove from Alabama to Cali and back in 21 days. The bag rattled and made a lot of noise from the wind. Last month I went on a three month boondocking trip through the Southwest. I got a Thule overhead carrier reg $700 off Facebook marketplace for $150. Best money I ever spent. Quiet as a mouse and held so much more than the bag. I’ll never go back to a rooftop bag again. Plus it locks.
Came back last month I mean. I left in April. And thank you so much @HeartBreathings for having P&T signups past the 1St week of August. I’m signing up Monday! Can’t wait!
That really sucks. I have some friends who have been in a similar situation, and even as much as I would like to buy something right now, the prices are just way too crazy. It's a shame that your landlord is choosing money over a reliable tenant.
And also because I don't want my message to be so negative to you, I really think your plan to explore and understand your next destination is absolutely the right one. I'm rooting for you to show up somewhere, look around, and be like "this is the place!"
Your life sounds like a mystical fantasy novel ❣
You should write a book about this journey. I can see a fiction book or a non fiction.
Also keep notes about the places you visit. Never know when an idea will hit or the places will come in handy for settings. I didn't do that when I lived in Long Beach and I wish i had.
I believe in Karma and Fate especially so when I started pulling a daily Tarot card 30 days ago. Listen to your gut and your tingly sense. You won’t go wrong. Can’t wait to follow your journey and in Publish and Thrive! :D. Barbara
Three years ago, I was in the throes of battling postpartum anxiety. I was actively working to get better by getting out and exploring locally. Then my husband got a great job across the country and I was surprisingly totally open to the idea. We had a great adventure until Covid hit and moved back home, but I totally get your feelings of change in the face of anxiety :)
I would love to see what your plan is with your witchy stuff! Which tarot deck are you taking, how will this impact your am and pm routines. May be more fitting on your sarra Cannon channel but I think it will be very interesting to see. Wishing you the best girlie!
Yesss, I will be sharing all the details over on that channel. I have.a plan, haha. Going to be hard to leave some things in storage though.
I bet! You recently inspired me to buy my first tarot deck. I've been really enjoying learning about each card.
So happy that you are truly using the LOA to make your dreams come true in the midst of your contrast. Bless you and your family. I’ll continue to follow you and I gotta get your books!
I'm actually a little jealous that you guys are getting to do this. I mean I know it's not ideal, but what a great adventure for your family. I think it's going to be so amazing for you all!
"When the Lord delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm." May your steps be firm as you embark on this adventure. Xoxo
Amen!
If you come through Huntsville, AL, you definitely need to take the kids to the Space Center. They’ll both love it.
I’m so excited for your adventures! I hope you visit the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. It’s beautiful, safe, and has a low cost of living!
Yes! My family lives in Front Royal near there!
I completely know how you feel. My husband and I went through the same and we’ve decided we want to move our family to Canada. It’s going to take a few years because of the whole visa process but we want the different life it would bring for us. We want to be out of the big towns/cities and back in nature and I know inside that it’s what where we should be
I’m so excited for you! I made a change somewhat like this back in 1997 when I left my home of 23 years to go live on a boat! I had a huge library at the time, many crystals, and lots of stationery (well before planners were even a thing I had several). Here we are a lifetime later and I’m so glad I released so much stuff and took the plunge. As a writer I am certain these experiences will turbocharge your creative engine.
I feel you! My life plans have completely changed in the last 60 days. I went from never going to leave Charleston to buying acreage just outside Clemson. From getting ready to build here to buying a mobile home to live in on the property until these lumber prices settle. Good luck on your new adventure!
I can't believe how positive you are. I'd be crying my eyes out and be so depressed. You are such an inspiration. I wish you all the luck. You deserve it.
So sorry that you're going through all of this with the changing house prices!
But you're right, while children are small, it's a good opportunity not to be tightened to one place, and who knows, maybe you'll enjoy being in different places for a change!
I was thinking all this time that oh, no, we aren't getting as much videos in the future anymore, I hope you're not going to dissapear for us, the viewers!
You could fit your whole Kanban board in your 3ring binder on different sheets of paper (you might use several sheets for to do, several for doing, several for done) as well as the weekly schedule. OR in a Notion app.
The market's so bad in the UK for buyers too. It's so hard to find a place and most decent houses are barely on the market for a few days before they're taken. Best of luck with your travels. Hope you see some good places.
I would call this "whisper" an intuition
Yes definitely!!!
Come to Iowa City!! ☺️🧚🏼♂️🔮🧿
You’ll have so much fun! I road tripped across the country for 3 months and it was a blast! We lived out of hotels, but Airbnb’s would have been better.
You may get travel fatigue, but I have found that the visiting relatives and home cooked meals really go a long way. There are ups and downs but the journey is always worth it!
Come down to Florida. Around Destin or Navarre area. We're the place with Longest Pier in Florida. Navarre has a beautiful beach with white sands. Good area to raise kids. I'm willing to be your tour guide.
Bless your heart, Sarra! We've been building for a year! It's on our own plot of acres of land in the mountains, but happy to say we do have a move in date. I'm so sorry. I know this is hard. It's been 15 months for us. I feel you!!!
Also...omgggg so exciting, this road trip on the USA is a dream of mine...seems like soooo much fun, so cool...maybe one day i can do a trip like that with my guy...hahaha would be amazing really :)
Yeah, definitely don't do the RV thing. I've done it the last two years with my husband and we're transitioning OUT of it. Reality and expectation do not always meet. Some gifts come in really weird/not so pretty packaging. But there are GREAT things around the horizon, and it's so great that you're listening to your inner voice. It's really important
I got to say, I respect anyone who is living an RV life and all the power to you...It's just not for me. I watch some of the UA-cam vids and I'm like "Yeah, I would die."
I hope you had some good memories of RV living.
@@elizalagonia1049 You know, it's been a very strange experience. It's not what I thought it would be and that's totally okay. It led me to my next adventure so I can't knock it! :)
Why not look for a foldable plate display thing to put the clear calendar thingy on instead of command strips on the wall? Also, I love the folder idea! Not sure why I didn't think of that on FB when you asked. When I was a teacher (special ed), I used folders for a lot of things.
Oh my gosh that's brilliant!! I even have one I think might work!
@@HeartBreathings Yay! It just kind of came to me as you were talking.
O__o That is so crazy! I'm sorry you have to go through such chaos and your landlord sucks so bad. :( The builder, I can sort of understand, there is probably a materials clause in there somewhere and prices are apocalyptic, but that is a hefty price increase! I really hope it all works out for the best for you and your family!
I am a traveller, I essentially started journaling because of traveling. I travel for competitions around 6 months a year. My advice is, resist the urge to take everything. Seriously! I travel with 1 notebook and one pen, the times i took a lot of stuff i regreted it. Think delfonics Medium size pouch, i feel like that is the maximum size if u really wanna bring in accessories and stickers.
Sara have you thought of a zip up portable jigsaw puzzle case. The post it’s will stay in place and you can carry it using the one handle. And it’s very slim and lightweight. If size is a problem because of your frame, you could start a new one using foam board. Happy travelling. Love Sylvia and Tracey
Love the file folder. I use those and they can fill up really fast with detailed stickies even when stacking. I have laminated paper inside my folders for more space.
Not a planning but a packing hack. Dollar store has cheap zipper vacuum bags for linens or whatever clothes. And rolling clothes instead of folding them takes up less space too.
Hubs and I are going through this now. The difference is that while we rehab our house for the market, we will be living in our dining room. Once it sells, we will be moving into an RV while we build our house. ;0) For my Kanban, I am thinking of setting it up the way you prepare yours in a planner/journal. Then every week, move the tabs I am working on. I do like the folder idea and I would three hole punch it to stay in the binder. With all the work you have to do, I think I would just use an accordion file for the washi. If you guys decide to stop in Jacksonville, FL I would love to grab a coffee or show you some beach houses. (I am a Realtor.)
My tip is to plan what *projects* you will need supplies for. To start, take what supplies you use daily. Then sit down and make a list of what projects you will need extra supplies for. Ex: “I’ll be on the road for approximately four months. I want to do two projects a month. So I need supplies for eight projects.” That will help pare down your choices and conserve space.
That's a really good point thank you
@@HeartBreathings best of luck!! 💜
Ohhh nooooo I'm so sorry! How stressful and sad, I know you guys were so excited about that house. I love your positive energy and attitude about everything though. Keep it up Sara, you are doing amazing.
Based on the car, you need to downsize to One Book July supplies. 😂 A craft tote will need a lot of precious trunk space, so you may find that doesn't work as well as you are hoping. What about a backpack worth? At least that can either go in the trunk inside the car on the floor.
It's hard to say until it gets here but you may be right!
God Bless voting blue.
I'm going through the same thing with my landlord we have been in the house for over 5 years and now we have to go because he wants more money. Let us know how your family is making it work for you. Right now we are going to be in the same car. You have the right to stay in your house as they go through it. And when they go through it and what day. I didn't like people coming in the house without me there.
I'm so very sorry you are going through this. I think it's more people than we even realize.
I am so scared for this process but I can feel your excitement through the screen and I can't help but feel the rush of adventure and possibilities that is in your future😍
How exciting! I confess I was half expecting you to be doing the RV thing, but that's because I'm also subscribed to artist Brie Hatton's Documented Journey channel and she's been enjoying her RV trips. Still, I'm not surprised that you're packing up and travelling - if it wasn't for my beloved garden, I would be rather jealous 😀 Enjoy your freedom, and I hope you manage to pare your supplies down to the perfect balance between usability and space!
Wow, crazy Sarra! I'm so sorry to hear this about your dream house! That situation with the builders is SO not fair! Life has a way of making changes whether you are ready or not. I'm with you on new beginnings. We did it for 4-5 years. We went from the coast in Cali, to the desert in California, to SLC, Utah (due to jobs) then off to a smaller house by the beach in Dana Point, Ca. Hang in there, with you!
You are so lucky for the universe (God) moving you off center to a new life! I'm about to have a panic attack looking at all you STUFF ideas. I'd just use my iPad, download a good planner. You could make sections to duplicate each of the planners you use. Also get pictures of icons and washi. You can use all sorts of fonts and colors thus not needing pens. Since life is tossing you a new experience maybe going digital would solve so many of your issues and save space as well. I might be 71 but I'm a digiGranni!!!
Haha I love that!
Love the kanban board solution. I'm thinking of doing a version of that in my Tul disc binders, using construction paper that I can punch on the side. So thanks for sharing these ideas. Praying for you and your family that you all have fantastic adventures and your housing issues are resolved even better than you imagine.
I love your "This Week" kanban board. I think it would work well for people in smaller spaces who don't have the wall space to put up a big board, too! ♥♥
How exciting!! I'm so happy for you guys!
That sounds like a lot of fun. I love that you're being so positive about it. Also, if you happen to come to the Dallas area... I'd love to meet up. Forest witch sounds fun, too.
Come to Maine!
I hope everything will turn out beautifully for you ♥
Oh no. The builder is going to go waaaay up on the price! My mom and I are in that situation in AZ. Prices have skyrocketed. Homes that were 310k two years ago, are selling at 460k+. And they are junkers that need a lot of work! We were working with a builder who went up over 100k over the course of two months for the same house, same lot. It’s crazy. We backed out and decided to keep in our rental.
That sounds like you have an amazing adventure starting! I would highly recommend investing in some compression packing cubes for your clothes, those things were amazing space savers when I was backpacking!
Love this! You should check out New Mexico. It's amazing here!
Hi Sarra. I love the folder idea for the mobile Kanban board. If you do 1 folder per goal I think you would have room to do 3 veritical columns with washi in each folder. So you would move the post-it across the folder as you go from to-do, to doing, and done. I can't think of anything smaller you could use unless you got like an art portfolio and carried like 11x14 poster board. I would recommend using a pod to store your non-traveling items, as opposed to a local storage facility. They will ship the pod anywhere when you are settled and ready to unpack. Have fun! :)
What you are doing right now for your planners and stickers. I feel will help you alot, don't change it. For your Kanban Board I went to Walmart and got one it's just not really big but I put it in the back of my daughters closet where it's not finished and it works perfect. I'm happy that you and your family are having positive energy with your adventure and see where it takes you. I will be watching all your videos that you do and supporting you from the sidelines. Thank you for sharing @HBreathings.
So excited for you! Adventurous. Magical. Greater and better things are coming your way.
Congrats to the 45K Subscribers. Evie is Walking!!!! How cute is that! I'm in Love with her. I love your Videos and learn so much from you. Thx for everything.
I know it doesn't feel like it now, but, scaling everything down will probably free up your creativity. Just think about authors from the past. They had paper, a pen or quill and ink, maybe a journal or calendar. That's it and there have been masterpieces we still talk about hundreds of years later.
When you mentioned "just taking the essentials" it made me think of the 10 essentials of survival: NAVIGATION (map, compass, GPS), SHELTER (tent, tarp, space blanket, bivy), HYDRATION (water treatment supplies and water), FOOD, FIRST AID (first aid kit, Rx meds if need be), ILLUMINATION (flashlight, lantern, headlamp), REPAIR KIT AND TOOLS (multi-tool, duct tape, knife, scissors), SUN PROTECTION (hat, sunglasses, sun screen), FIRE (matches, lighter, fire starter), and INSULATION (jacket, hat, gloves, raincoat, extra clothing, thermal underwear if needed, socks, proper footwear).
Which then made me think. "What are your 10 essentials of writing/being creative?"
Also, look at this as a writing retreat. You don't take everything with you, but you take the essentials.
I've had to move within a month before twice (MD to La and then La to TX). It's very stressful. When I was in Louisiana, I had stuff in storage for 12 years, so, I get what you're going through. And then had to clean out storage and get rid of it when I moved to TX. A few months ago I had a similar thing happen (staying in TX however), the owner of the house I was renting decided to sell. I just hid in the car in the garage when people came to look at the house. I let them know ahead of time I was going to be there. Given this was April in TX so it was um...warm. August might not be a good idea, but, people were only there for like 10-20 minutes tops. Nobody minded and the house sold very quickly, so it worked out. I had to get rid of a lot.
When I feel like things can't possibly work out I: First, think of my ancestors and everything they had to go through. They had to live through and got through some tough sh*t. If they can do it, so can I. It won't be pretty, but, I'll get through it. Second, I watch (or think of) the movie "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel". It just makes me feel like I can get through whatever I'm going through. Or I think of or watch The Hobbit and LOTR.
Like Gandalf said to Bilbo: (okay, so I'm feeling lazy and don't feel like finding the exact quote, lol.) Something along the lines of not having the comforts of home but coming out of the journey a new person. You get what I'm saying. You got this Sarra!
"Everything will be okay in the end. If it is not okay, it is not the end." ~ Sonny Kapoor from Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (I think that's the quote. Again, too lazy to look it up.)
💨💨💨Whooo whoot take us on an Adventure. Safe travels 💨💨💨
Wow! Wishing you all the very best....adventure!
St. Pete is a WONDERFUL city, but if beachfront is something you're looking for -- try the smaller beaches surrounding it. St. Pete is wonderful, but touristy (think Myrtle Beach type situation), but Madeira, Treasure Island, and all of the surrounding areas are still full of charm and much more long-term resident focused / appropriate. :)
Great opportunities for socially distanced meetups!!
Lovely Video! You’re on the right track with your stationery organisation 👏 . Amidst the overwhelming anxiety (I’m sure it comes in repeated waves and ebbs), you are doing well. Know that we wish you well and cheering you on. I’m filled with anticipation of your adventures ahead, because, you know what (?) , this becomes our (virtual) adventure too! 😂💖🌸
Hey Sarra :) I'm really sorry about the whole house situation, it's heartbreaking, but I've learned the universe always has a way of working things out for us even if we don't realize it at first
I truly believe sometimes the universe knows what's better for us than we do. So many times, I've accidentally landed where I needed to go just because I was in the right place at the right time... and opened my mind to the possibilities. Oh, and as a Texas gal who moved here... give Colorado a try! In Colorado Springs, we get sun over 300 days a year, it snows long enough to enjoy it before melting the next day, the weather is gorgeous, and nature surrounds us!
We're moving to Starr, SC. You can move into MY neighborhood any day!
OMG. I am so sorry this happened to you and your family! How incredibly stressful. May you find an ideal, soft landing better than you ever thought possible. 🙏🙏
Sarra, have you considered a thule style rooftop carrier? I know you mentioned a big bag, but I have had a hard-shell style on my vehicle for years. Locks with a key, withstands loads of elements and holds a ton of stuff. Just a thought. Good luck in your adventure! I'll be watching, and repeating publish & thrive! :)
Oh, Sarra, wow. We've been noticing the STEEP rise on building materials as we prepare and build for our Halloween setup. I'm talking double the price in some instances, especially on lumber. I am so sorry this happened to you, but I am inspired by your positivity. As we all know, this life journey takes unexpected twists and turns that more often than not work out in our best interest, even though, at the time, we may not know what that slice of positive is. Those whispers, as you put it, man...that gave me straight up chills, sister, because I've been saying for months now that we are ALL in a huge shift. Literal tears in my eyes as I listen to you speak of new beginnings. Proud of you, Sarra, and so GRATEFUL for your presence in our lives. Edited to say: YOU are about to acquire some major inspiration as you travel and experience new places and things!!
New Orleans is incredible! So much history and culture, I think you would really like it! Louisiana is great overall!
love your videos Sarra and your energy I am becoming organized myself from your inspiration.
Lots of UA-camrs life in St Petersburg. Property value is better in you go south jut the other side of the bay. You can still be near the water. I live in Clearwater. It's the city north of St. Pete.
Another roadtrip tip: When on the road, you'll often want to make potty-breaks. I found out the hard way that having a bathroom caddy was very useful. I filled it with TP, wetwipes, hand sanitizer, hand soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, handcream, sunscreen, moisturizer, hairbrush, hairties, and any other things you can think of needing. Get a bag you can zip up to avoid things accidentally spilling out. This will save you from having to overpay for these things at gas stations. I've roadtripped both Europe and the US, if you need any tips and tricks for being on the road, feel free to holler my way.
Come live in Merritt Island, Florida. It's a great place to live. Lots of waterfront property, a great place to raise kids, and only 5 miles from Cocoa Beach.
Sometimes whatever is out there just bashes you over the head to get you to change. As hard as we fight it, it just keeps hitting us.
My husband had planned on dying in New York. He was born there he was going to die there.
Last summer, we weren't sure if his charter school was going to be around last school year, we could see the crime rate rising in NYC and the Bronx where we were living (someone actually got shot two blocks away in front of a presinct) and many other issues, but we were sticking it out. Then one day Sal got a resume request to be a Bush teacher in Alaska. Long story short we didn't move to Alaska, though were close and if his school didn't get their charter we'd probably seeing Russia in our back yard. One of the schools was west of Kodiak on the Ellegian Islands. I was a little worried about that one. I would have done it but I'll admit living in a small fishing village with less that 1000 people kind of scared me.
Anyway, after that we basically did what you're doing but vurtually. We opened the whole of the USA and said pick somewhere. We spent most of August and September narrowing 50 to 8, and then to 3 and finally we moved in February to N Kentucky.
I think this is great and I think it will be a great adventure.
Home schooling is easy right now, there are online programs that have been going on for years that are keeping enrolment open, and you can find somewhere you want to be. Nashville and Cary, NC were the other two places on our 3 list. Nashville is growing and putting in a commuter rail that will help transportation and Cary, NC is growing again (Though the housing market is a little over priced and has been for almost 30 years when I lived there as a kid.)
My brain freezes and the flight relax kicks in when moving and packing boxes are mentioned. I commend you for facing these changes with positivity and seeing it as an adventure for you and your family. I don't know if because of Covid you can, but the last major move I did we got boxes from Starbucks, my daughter worked there at the time, didn't have to buy any. So everything smelled like coffee but hey I love coffee.
If you feel like NC, let me know! We live across the street from the Trent River in New Bern (same area as Nicolas Sparks!) and it's a great place to be. There are some beautiful places along the rivers, beaches, and sounds up here. That being said, I hope karma comes back to your greedy landlord. I'm a landlord and can't imagine doing that to a family.
This sounds like an interesting adventure, and you are handling all the changes in circumstance with grace. I would be a wreck. I hope you enjoy Florida! I grew up in south Florida, Atlantic side, and I loved it. The Gulf coast is beautiful, too! If you come up the east coast, Yorktown, VA is a nice area to stay (though peninsula traffic can be nightmarish at times if you have to travel the main roads). If you're looking for mountains, up near Front Royal is really pretty as well. I live about 45 minutes from there, and it's a really nice little place - gorgeous old town area, about an hour outside of DC, not too far from West Virginia. There are a lot of neat places you could visit within an hour's drive - which is considered a standard and reasonable driving time up this way.
we had a similar thing happen to us... except we up an moved to Texas... it was a good move... do it again.. i am a disabled vet so no property tax...we just let go and let God.. and every thing was perfect.... our daughter who is an RN scored big time... which was (is_) great .. good luck to you... lots of lakes in Texas.... love your vids... keep em up
I know this is a bump in the road-glad you are excited about change. Since you are starting the journey in Fl. consider stopping through the Tallahassee area-some beautiful landscape/lakes forests all around. God keep your beautiful family safe on the road.
Sarra, the best is yet to come! Trust in God and everything will turn out better than you could've thought possible! Don't be afraid; just believe! You've got this!
Good luck, Sara. I wish you and your family the best. I Love St-Petersburg. My mom had a mobil home there for some years in the past. I love the beach there. I hope you will find something that is convenient for you and your family. I send you my best thoughts.
Hey Sarra, So, I just moved from England (after 6 years) back to FL. I'm still dealing with fuzzy brain from the move (we landed on July 24th, stayed at a hotel until we found an apartment to rent, and just moved in!). I put in notecards, a few washi tapes that I use for planning, some colorful pens, and paperclips in a medium-sized pencil case. Then I grabbed a binder, and a notepad (that carries different things I need), and my planner inside a backpack with my laptop. I don't use a board as you do but I basically live by my everyday planner. That is the "work bag" I used during my flight and hotel time. For now, everything else is still in boxes in the UK, waiting to be shipped. I totally understand the whole working during uncertainty thing, I also build houses on the side (which helps me fund my writing career). Keep looking at this as an adventure and remember to enjoy it. I know for me, I get frustrated and cranky when I can't concentrate but sometimes I just need to take a step back and be like WOAH, we just moved from England in short notice and here we are! lol. Good luck!
That’s a lot of change, but we’ll cross our fingers for you that it all ends up being good change!
Did you know that you can add a hitch to pull a small sized trail with the Nissan Elantra? I found this website that states you can pull a small trailer up to 750lbs on some models. I’d double check with the Nissan car dealer near you. But if it can be done and you feel like buying a small trailer it could alleviate some of your packing stress! Plus you might be able to take some of your beach toys and Ice chests and the like without cramping everyone. www.autopadre.com/towing-capacity/hyundai-elantra
Also, if the folder idea doesn’t work for your Kanban board, before you move digital, you might consider buying a trifold presentation board and cutting it in half to have a small folding display for your work area!
Good luck packing!
I'm in a similar boat, the struggle is real for us renters. Please create more content about moving, living on the go and downsizing. Also please keep us updated about how you are deciding on what you like and don't like about the town's you explore. Do you have a check list for what you're looking for in a neighborhood and so on...
Have you thought about something like Magic Whiteboard? It clings to surfaces, by static I believe, and then you roll it up when you want to move on. It was on Dragons Den
Omg - I am fascinated with the little notebook "we are all made of stars"...where is that from? And I am sending love your way - so sorry to hear about all your troubles, but I know you'll find the best house ever! xo
I travel plenty, and sometimes I use a clear screw and nail toolbox. It has removable partitions on both sides. I limit myself to what I’ll actually use, rather than just have variety. Another option is to pre-washi you journals ahead of time. With vanlife you have little space, so usually, I just bring a multicolor pen and a pencil. You can’t use 20 pens and pencils at once lol
And even if you wanted to buy a big new SUV or van, you can't without paying a huge premium! Good luck in your journey!
I'm kind of in a similar situation, as my rental contract didn't get renewed for my house and I have three months to find something new and the housing market in the Netherlands also sucks. Definitely as a starter. A mortgage could get me a studio or 1-bedroom apartment right now. And like you, I need a separate office-space/library in the house.. My anxiety hasn't been this high since I was in a mental institution for depression, eating & anxiety disorder 7 years ago.. I don't know what is gonna happen in the next 3 months, but watching this and reading all the comments, is reassuring as I know I'm not the only one in this type of situation. I wish everyone good luck and well wishes and let's come out of this situation feeling better than ever! Much love, xoxo
I feel for you. It sounds so rough out there for renters. Hubs is a loan officer. The roughest part of his day is having so many renters calling for home loans that are going through the, "my landlord is selling the house I'm renting." Its so sad. I hope you have a great adventure in your travels. It sounds like so much fun! I Love the washitape idea! I store my stickers in a binder with the photo sleeves. I also keep a full size closable binder pocket. Cardinal Plastic Zippered Binder Pockets have a closable colorful stripe that would go great with your binder. Its great for when you have to just tuck your stickers away quickly due to littles one or needed to get going. That way you can put them away later and keep them together safe. I keep 2 in mine. One "to organize" back where I want the stickers to go and one "am using" for ones I use for that week or I am using the most.
I talked about Maine a week ago but wasn't very good at my description of my feelings. I've been to the white sandy beaches with their sexy blue waters like pretty women with their pretty blue biikinis and flip flops but I never really knew how much I loved the ocean until we went to Maine in2019. It was a totally different ocean. It was strong and wild and silver gray and the energy in the air was strong and wild and I felt so refreshed and alive, it was like a very strong and virile man existing in your space (no offense George) think Arnold Schwar...big and virile. It was amazing for me and I fell in love, deeply and immediately. I understand that everyone has their own taste so I am just sharing mine with youl
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So excited for you on this new journey! You’re absolutely right that something beautiful is opening up for you and this change will be a blessing for you and your family. We just recently sold our home in Florida and moved to a new state. The home prices jumped $100k on us as well during the buying process, but somehow we ended up settled in at the new place after many, many air bnb’s and staying with family along the way through the South including Florida, New Orleans, and TX. I have no doubt that you’ll make the most of this time and find your footing as you go. Sending you lots of good energy for the journey! Bring your tarot cards and some crystals and stay centered along the way
Hang in there, Sarra! I just went through the exact same type of mess. Thankfully, I am now on the other side of it. You'll get there, too!
Oh girl, you are pushing through some 💩. I love your positive attitude, you got this! Listen to your inner voice! You are on the correct path. Kiddos can do virtual school. I love the idea of just exploring possibilities!
You, m'lady, are in the same boat I was in 10 years ago. I could tell I was being field stripped for transport.
Maine has a lot of beautiful waterfront property right now.