Paring down our possessions has been a long and tedious
process. While most of the activity happened over the past 6 months, you could
say that we’ve been working towards this dream for many years. In the back of
my mind, I’ve always been looking for a way to get out and explore the world,
but the timing (or circumstances) were never quite right.
To give you an idea of what we’ve been working on, here’s a
snapshot of the many things we’ve sold, donated, or given away in anticipation
of our travels.
We no longer have:
A home
A car
Full-time jobs
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Student loan debts
Furniture
But, if you ask me, it’s more important to reflect on the
many wonderful things that are still a part of our lives:
- A loving family
- Supportive friends
- Our health
- An education
- A little money in the bank
- The clothes on our back
- A laptop with WiFi – our primary means of communication!
- Big dreams
Put into these terms, our lifestyle doesn’t seem
minimalistic at all. We’re grateful for the opportunities that we’ve been
given, the support and encouragement of our families and friends, and the fact
that we’re healthy enough to embark on this adventure. All in all, we are
fortunate to have such a satisfying and fulfilling life.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us and continuing to
cheer us on!
