I needed a day like today. It started at the butterfly pavilion in town - tons of Monarchs are thriving over there. Such a beautiful sight, and it was so nice to be in their presence. I have no idea how I ended up there really, but it was good. I got into a long conversation with a man that runs the gift shop. We discussed gemstones, birds, cicadas, bees..well pretty much everything. Before I knew it, two hours passed and I headed home. I spent most of the day outside reading, designing, and watching the girls play, then a man named Aaron pulled up to my bus. Actually, he slammed on his brakes and went skidding through the gravel next to my bus. As soon as I made eye contact with him, I knew he was an important part of my transitioning. He was amazingly friendly with a warming smile. He restored my faith in selling all of my vehicles. I have been scolded so much lately, that I almost gave up selling everything. Said scolding ranges from emails about how I am ripping people off with the prices for my vehicles, which are way way under their actual worth. A few people have told me that my VW Beetle, which is in perfect condition except for the paint, is only worth $400-600. Or that my motorcycle, which only has 10k miles on it and in perfect condition is only worth $1000. Or that my bus is worth only $3000 or less, even though I bought it for $7500, and the bus alone is worth $5000. I am just floored at how often people are trying to take advantage of me. Well Aaron, an ex VW mechanic and someone who just purchased a beautiful bus, agreed with my pricing. He is interested in my bus after seeing and hearing it, and even thought that my Beetle was worth exactly what I am asking for it, because it is truly in great shape! A week ago, another random man who sells motorcycles said that if anyone asks me for lower than $3000 for my bike, to deny them because it is actually worth $1000 more than I am asking for it. Maybe it is because I am pregnant and a female? But I have been feeling really bummed out about all of the nagging lately (I talk to/see/email back and forth with anywhere from 10-15 people a day), that I didn't even want to talk to Aaron when he pulled up. I am truly glad that I did. I am hoping that he gives me a call, because I would truly love for my Bella Bug to go to him. Either way, I am happier because of his visit and feel a lot stronger in what I am asking for my vehicles. If I have to stay here selling my vehicles until the wee one is here, so be it. There is still time for travel in the future.
After looking at trucks and cabover campers for the past month, I am on the fence with keeping my bus and upgrading it with a bolted down RV seat with a seatbelt for the baby's carseat, shower & toilet, wood fireplace, plumbing (hot water heater, fresh & waste water tank), solar, and a new kitchen area. I spent many hours designing a new interior for my sweet bus. I like my plans so much, that I am really tempted to go forward with it. I know people that could help me for really cheap, and I could get everything wired for electricity and have a really beautiful traveling bus. Just selling my motorcycle and Bella would give me plenty of money to do so, and I could even convert it to run on vegetable oil. After all of the upgrading, I would still have plenty of money leftover to travel with. I trust my bus so much, I know it would take me far for many years. I am pretty much waiting on another friend to say yes or no to buying my bus, and if she does, I might just start a small bus project with a trailer. The opportunities are endless, really. Whatever happens, it will be amazing.
The wee one in my belly is doing really well. I can feel her getting bigger and bigger. It is such an amazing feeling experiencing this connection with her. I really feel good about the path that I am on, and letting go of expectations and time frames for doing things. I received my Phish tickets for next weekend in the mail. I ordered them at the beginning of the new year, so I am really looking forward to dancing my weekend away. The following weekend, I am going to try and get in to see String Cheese Incident. I am ultimately hoping that I can get in for either really cheap, or even free. You never know - people are certainly generous at shows. I have had the free ticket thing happen at Phish shows before. Regardless, even one night with Cheese would be amazing and fill my heart with joy. :)
Oh! My friends Suma & Anna came to visit yesterday. It was so nice seeing friends from Dallas. I really felt at home having them here, no matter how short of a time it was for. We had 3 adults, 4 dogs, and a rat on the bus. :) It has been so long since I have had people on the bus with me, I completely welcome it to happen again.
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