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I'm new to the TT world, looking for a 19-26' TT for the wife and I. We planning to semi-retire in 5 years, when we'll be late 40's, and live a minimalist lifestyle, try fulltiming and visit a lot of ...
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Minimalist is most definitely a different way of thinking and living. It doesn't mean bare bones, doing without needed items, doesn't mean depriving yourself. It means if you need a new truck, you get a new truck that meets your needs. It means looking at what you "need" to live comfortably and happily. It means cleaning out all the******that you haven't used for at least 6 months and either yard sale or donate. We made a small dent in our******and came out $500 ahead and haven't missed but 1 item. DH has barely touched the garage and I haven't been in the attic until it's a bit cooler. So you have what you need. Why do we have 5 Christmas trees and all the decorations for them??? They're on their way out when I get to the attic. You would be surprised at what a mental "lift" you get sorting out. I've read several books on this (Kindle/Free, of course)and expecting DH to dig his heels in and flat refuse. He has no clue what a trash can is for. You start with 1 drawer a day or no more than 15 minutes to eliminate emotional stress or depression. If you truly have an emotional attachment to something, you keep it and take another look at another time. There is less work in housecleaning because you've unloaded a bunch of stuff that was sitting around collecting dust. It means less overall maintenance. It means having more time and money - since you're not having to maintain all this stuff you didn't need to begin with - and more time to focus on family and enjoyment of life.
I'm very serious saying that if our DS#1 that is disabled didn't have the additional needs he has and it was just DH and myself, we could be perfectly happy with our 26' trailer and our doggies. Before I get fussed at by someone thinking I'm unhappy about DS#1....forget it, he's a joy beyond measure. His needs come first. Our doggies and rescue/adopt come second, which is why we are on hold with our little 900 sq ft house....2 dogs only where we're heading. But somewhere down the line we will have cleared out all the******we have and don't need/want/use and be ready to pack up a few boxes and start a different life. It's worth a little reading to understand minimalism and the joys it can bring.
I'm very serious saying that if our DS#1 that is disabled didn't have the additional needs he has and it was just DH and myself, we could be perfectly happy with our 26' trailer and our doggies. Before I get fussed at by someone thinking I'm unhappy about DS#1....forget it, he's a joy beyond measure. His needs come first. Our doggies and rescue/adopt come second, which is why we are on hold with our little 900 sq ft house....2 dogs only where we're heading. But somewhere down the line we will have cleared out all the******we have and don't need/want/use and be ready to pack up a few boxes and start a different life. It's worth a little reading to understand minimalism and the joys it can bring.
