We were going through some of our things in storage this week and came across our trusty 2013 calendar. It was the “month-at-a-glance” tool that we used to coordinate our busy lives in Austin and ultimately our escape to Mexico. Having worked for the government for many years, I am a planner, coordinator and timeline kinda gal. The calendar which held our to-do lists (camper shell for the truck, paint bedroom, make appointment to get new wills written) has now become a journal of sorts. We were so impatient to get the house sold, pack and be on our way. The details of appointments, purchases and goodbyes seemed endless. We sure were busy.
If it were the end of the world and future archiologists were digging through the rubble and came across this calendar, it would be clear that something important happened in September 2013. The record of a very busy life seemed to mysteriously end the first of September. That of course was when we hit the road, Mexico bound.
It’s good to look back to get perspective as our ability to be happy in the present moment continues to be challenged. Granted, as we wait to close on our property and begin construction, we ARE living in paradise. Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude.
So what exactly is the complaint you might ask? It seems silly, but we are kinda bored. When living in limbo it is difficult to start long term projects. Getting to know people has proven more challenging than we thought. Everyone here seems just as busy in paradise as we were in the States. I guess it’s time to pull up our big girl pants and figure this out.
So if you’re considering a trip to visit us. Now would be a good time.
The. End of the World As We Knew It
Ain’t It The Truth
Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude.
Harvesting from our property
the adventures of dos tortas 
I love this post! As Bob and I are in the midst of letting go of all that stuff (including our attachment to it), picturing being bored in Mexico sounds sublime. Yet having a project to focus on is much different than waiting to “get started”…I really get that! Here’s hoping we can transition with the grace and humor that you both have transitioned with…and by the way: I think of you both, with your chosen belongings in one truck, every time I consider an object, piece of clothing, etc: (do I REALLY need this?) Thanks for your example of letting go and venturing forward and know I send best wishes to you both with this reply.
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When I started this blog, I promised the good and the bad. It’s embarrassing to be whiney babies, but we are!
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