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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

The Nomad’s Front Porch

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 21 Comments

At first glance, I’m challenged to find the obvious tie that binds the 8000 or so souls gathering each year at the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) and Womens’ RTR (WRTR) in the Sonoran desert of Arizona. A survey of the parked vehicles suggests membership probably isn’t defined by rig-choice or economics. Large, newer-model, Class A … Continue reading The Nomad’s Front Porch

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

All I Need

December 23, 2018December 23, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 8 Comments

It’s not quite dawn and I’m sitting in the van around the corner from my sisters’ house in Oshawa, where I slept last night. Pippa is wondering why we have stopped so soon. I’m waiting for a text from either of my sisters, telling me what I’ve forgotten at their house. I always forget something, … Continue reading All I Need

Day 4: Waiting for a Bite

June 5, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 1 Comment

I went fishing with a friend in Arizona this winter. Words would have made noise in the quiet beauty of that desert lake. No fish were biting, but I contentedly watched as he rhythmically casted, again and again. There was a lovely whirrrrrrr, and the line would hit the water some distance away. If he … Continue reading Day 4: Waiting for a Bite

Day 2: Confessions of a Serial Food Dater

June 3, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 4 Comments

I’m pretty tired of food rules, so I won’t be following many on this trip. I’m just setting off with the basic premise that plants and animals constitute potential human food sources, and if they are grown, raised or foraged within about 100 km of where I am, I will consider them “home grown” or … Continue reading Day 2: Confessions of a Serial Food Dater

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

This Vantastic Life: A Blind Date with Sedona

March 3, 2018March 4, 2018 ~ Kit Vantastic ~ 10 Comments

I’ve been an hour away from Sedona for three days, while recuperating from a throat infection. I chose not to come here while I rested, because I wanted my energy to be good when I arrived. I’ve been looking forward to this, like a first date, apparently!  How can I show up to meet Sedona, … Continue reading This Vantastic Life: A Blind Date with Sedona

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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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