This has been a huge year for me. A little more than that actually about a year and five months ago things began to change. In August 2010 Ray, my husband, and I started planning a month long trip to Yosemite National Park in California. Yosemite! A photographer’s dream location. I decided I was ready to take the next step with my photography and upgrade my equipment. I … [Read more...] about If You Knew You Could Not Fail, What Would You Do Or Be?
I am changing my life
The Cost of Our New Lives 6 Months In
I know everyone is interested in how much this grand adventure costs. I’m not shy, I’ll tell you exactly how much it costs and hope that it helps others who might be planning a similar trip. Here is a quick summary of what we are doing in case you haven’t been following along from the beginning. My husband -- yes I call him that, it’s just easier that saying fiance (such a … [Read more...] about The Cost of Our New Lives 6 Months In
Reflections On 6 Months of Nomadic Living and Becoming a Happier Person
I saw a butterfly today while I was outside reading. I noticed many things about the butterfly: it had pale pastel yellow wings it was very small, about the size of a nickel it flew very quickly it likes to fly just above the cut grass If I were to photograph the butterfly I would need a long lens because it was so small. It would probably have to be a macro lens … [Read more...] about Reflections On 6 Months of Nomadic Living and Becoming a Happier Person
How much does all this cost anyway?
It’s been 3 months today since we left Vancouver Island for the adventure of a lifetime - and we’re still heading east! Looking back, we have absolutely no regrets and are even more convinced that our decision was right for us. In fact, we’re now trying to figure out ways of making money on the road so we can officially become snowbirds after this year. We want to spent our … [Read more...] about How much does all this cost anyway?
Goodbye Victoria
It wasn't as hard to leave as I thought it would be. The place I have lived for 27 years, where I went to university and owned my first home. Victoria, BC, is a great place to live. What it lacks in lakes it makes up for in ocean, surrounded on 3 sides - a picturesque small city that pretends to be a slice of England. But the time has come. In the words of George Bailey, "I'm … [Read more...] about Goodbye Victoria