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Letting Go of Perfect

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 10 Comments

It used to take me the better part of an hour to scope out a van-camping spot, before finally settling on what felt like “the perfect one.” In the early days, I stayed mostly at provincial parks, and even if I were the only one there, I would race around in a panic, sure someone … Continue reading Letting Go of Perfect

How We Roll

December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 6 Comments

Today we made our way south through Pennsylvania, into West Virginia and are now just north of Virginia. I was poky (according to the trip summary below) because I had to do important things like: A) STOP TO REMOVE MY DOWN JACKET, and B) Go for a long walk by a creek WITHOUT MY DOWN … Continue reading How We Roll

Thriving In Downsizing

March 25, 2018March 26, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 6 Comments

Here are some ways I’ve tackled fears about “letting go of things”  that I wrote about in my last post:  “Downsizing for Vanlife: Naked & Afraid.” 1. Our things represent “who we are.”   This may be true, but we are not our things; we’re so much more.   During downsizing, it helped to think in … Continue reading Thriving In Downsizing

This Vantastic Life: The Accidental Vortex

March 12, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 8 Comments

If you’ve been following my Sedona “mini-series” you know I worked on “letting Sedona come to me” rather than curating the experience; letting go of expectations for that Sedona energy thing. I need to finish my story now. Because, although it took a bit of time, Sedona did arrive. For three days I stayed in … Continue reading This Vantastic Life: The Accidental Vortex

This Vantastic Life: My Sedona

March 3, 2018March 4, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 12 Comments

Because Sedona is commonly referred to as a very special and unique place, I’m tempted to grow all kinds of expectations around being here. Hopes for what I might see, feel and experience. Being a spiritually curious  person, I might even be tempted to hope for a life-changing revelation or an out-of-body experience. Maybe I’m … Continue reading This Vantastic Life: My Sedona

A Month in a Minivan: Day 26

February 27, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 13 Comments

I woke up this morning feeling like I had an actual  hangover. Is that a thing? A phantom hangover from merely fighting the idea of a drink? Given my mental fogginess, I gave myself permission to process less today. Today, I didn’t need to understand anything in particular. I declared it  “sensory day” - just … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 26

A Month in a Minivan: Day 25

February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 11 Comments

  I almost stayed in a hotel tonight. All day long I toyed with the idea, like a hungry cat first toys with a death-row mouse. There is a certain adrenaline that comes with the hunt; a rush that accompanies chasing something down and eventually eating it. The seed was planted early in the day, … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 25

A Month in a Minivan: Day 22

February 23, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 3 Comments

Anxiety is whipping around me like a strong Arizona wind, of which I now have first-hand knowledge. Instead of running away, I try to lean into it. As if it were a gentle breeze, and I a bird who could float on top of it, without being swept away into the up-current. It’s a strange … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 22

A Month in a Minivan: Day 20

February 21, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 4 Comments

NEWS FLASH: Garbage disposal results in Road Trip. What began as a one-agenda day (the agenda item being a trash can for my one bag of garbage) unfolded into quite a memorable day of meandering that met a number of my needs. It unfolded a little little like this... The Question: Where will I deliver this … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 20

A Month in a Minivan: Day 18

February 19, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 5 Comments

It’s “Biscuit & Gravy Sunday”  here at the Wayside, and because it’s biscuit Sunday, everything else will have to wait. It was the only thing on today’s agenda for me, and I came into it fully expecting it to fill the entire morning. I’ve been looking forward to this, and being mostly an herbivore,  I don’t … Continue reading A Month in a Minivan: Day 18

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In the past year I have learned to slow down and play, especially with art.
I am letting go of perfectionism. I am breathing more deeply. I have become more curious. Today, I am wishing curiousity for all of my friends. It can take you to some incredible places. ❤️👣🐞🐾🌸🌼🌞#camper#campervan#minivancamper#minivancamping#vanlife#vanlifediaries#campingcanada#nomadic#nomadiclife#travel#dodgecaravan#nomad#simplelife#campingwithdogs#explorecanada#solotravel#campingwithdogs#customcarpentry#homeiswhereyouparkit#campervanlicious#vanpireinc#campingwithpets#mycanadianphotos#solofemalevanlife#artontheroad#creativity Home- made all-local Beach Tortilla:  open face, farm-fresh goodness with locally grown spelt, goat cream cheese, and greenhouse tomatoes  and cukes- topped with parsley and balsamic! Mmmmmm.... made on the beach at Pt. Petre! ❤️🇨🇦💦🐾#camper#campervan#minivancamper#minivancamping#vanlife#vanlifediaries#campingcanada#nomadic#nomadiclife#travel#dodgecaravan#nomad#simplelife#campingwithdogs#explorecanada#solotravel#campingwithdogs#customcarpentry#homeiswhereyouparkit#campervanlicious#vanpireinc#campingwithpets#mycanadianphotos#solofemalevanlife #localfood#cookingontheroad I added a kayak to my life this year - just strapping it old school to the top of the van - Pip is proving to be quite a paddle companion! ❤️🐾🇨🇦☮️🐠🍁💦#camper#campervan#minivancamper#minivancamping#vanlife#vanlifediaries#campingcanada#nomadic#nomadiclife#travel#dodgecaravan#nomad#simplelife#campingwithdogs#explorecanada#solotravel#campingwithdogs#customcarpentry#homeiswhereyouparkit#campervanlicious#vanpireinc#campingwithpets#mycanadianphotos#solofemalevanlife #vans#italiangreyhound #takeyourdog It’s not often I enjoy the van in its “couch” configuration - only when I settle in for a few days ... but I always enjoy when I do. And I added feathers :) #camper#campervan#minivancamper#minivancamping#vanlife#vanlifediaries#campingcanada#nomadic#nomadiclife#travel#dodgecaravan#nomad#simplelife#campingwithdogs#explorecanada#solotravel#campingwithdogs#customcarpentry#homeiswhereyouparkit#campervanlicious#vanpireinc#campingwithpets#mycanadianphotos#solofemalevanlife#vans #canadianroadtrip Ive moved three turtles off Ontario highways this week. Be careful out there friends- we only have 7 species and they are all at risk. If safe, stop and move them to the other side - don’t put them “back” as they will just continue in the direction they are going. They got places to go and things to do! This is a momma snapper laying eggs! Important things! ❤️🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢❤️#camper#campervan#minivancamper#minivancamping#vanlife#vanlifediaries#campingcanada#nomadic#nomadiclife#travel#dodgecaravan#nomad#simplelife#campingwithdogs#explorecanada#solotravel#campingwithdogs#customcarpentry#homeiswhereyouparkit#campervanlicious#vanpireinc#campingwithpets#mycanadianphotos#solofemalevanlife#ontarioroadtrip #ontarioturtles I thought this looked like a giant log lobster !!! Enjoying a week in the beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario. Lovely beach at Little Bluff :) 🇨🇦❤️🐾😎#van#thecounty

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