Moving Day Preparations

Since we had originally planned to be in the RV full time by now, I thought it might be time for an update. About a month ago, we found out that a couple of our rental units were being vacated at the end of the year. Because of that, we decided to adjust our plans for moving into the RV. The past month has been busy with renovations, painting and packing. We are turning this unit (pictured above) into our very first AirBnB – stay tuned for more pictures in the next few weeks. You can see the beginning of my decor collection as well as a demolition project we’re in the middle of.

When you’re moving into an RV, every single thing you own has to be evaluated differently. There can’t be boxes of miscellaneous items. There isn’t a junk drawer at the ‘new house.’ You have to answer questions like – Where will we keep the paper clips? Will we need a printer and where should we keep it? What about seasonal clothing and extra blankets? There are times where all these decisions seem overwhelming – I’ll admit to getting analysis paralysis several times. But, this is also a very freeing process! Because when it’s all said and done, you have a much better grasp on what you actually need. Getting rid of all the extra ‘stuff’ helps to simplify your life – and it feels like unnecessary weight falling off as you sort and get rid of things.

With this kind of multi-faceted move, every item has five to six different possible destinations.

• Donate Pile
• Pack into the RV
• Student Housing Unit
• AirBnB Unit
• Storage Shed
• Trash Pile

We probably won’t be finished with all the renovations until later next month, but we are making progress! This weekend, we’re moving the furniture from our home into the AirBnB unit. This will allow us to finish getting our home ready to rent. We’ll live between the RV and the AirBnB while we finish up the renovations at our house and the AirBnB and then get everything set up for our first guests. For now, I’m wrapping up furniture to move, organizing final corners of the RV, and carrying everything up and down the stairs to move into the RV parked on the street below. I’ll be the first to admit, I’m very ready for these months of renovations, packing and moving to be over so we can start our new life rhythm. At the end of nearly 3 years of living in survival mode, it’s definitely time for a step back and some new normals.