Life Update

Hello, LuLu community! You may have been wondering where I’ve been recently, as I haven’t had a new post in a few weeks. Some big life changes have been happening, so I wanted to give you all an update on me, LuLu, and all things van life!

In my last update, I left you with some options I was facing – stay where I’m at and wait until Spring, move out right away, or something intermediate. I made my decision and that’s the reason I’ve been away for awhile. I decided it was time to take one step closer to my dream and move out of my house.

Moving

Moving has been a planned step since I brought LuLu home. Recently, a friend approached me needing a place to live. That was ultimately the push I needed to take the step. I’m a big believer that the universe will direct you where you need to go, and I think this was the right time. I’m thankful that my transition was able to help a friend out (and also ease my mind at the same time). It was something I’ve been nervous about since the beginning, but this felt right.

Unfortunately, with this decision, LuLu still isn’t ready to come home. That means I’m living with family in the meantime. It has its ups (like saving money and spending time with loved ones) and downs (like the house being too hot and too loud), but I think its a good transition. As soon as LuLu is ready, I’ll be moving into her to finish up the living space. Believe me, I’m dying for this step!

New Baby

Surprise! We’re having a baby. And be “we” I definitely mean my niece. I moved before I knew she was pregnant and I feel like it was because, like helping out my friend, it was what the universe directed me to. I don’t think I could be away for any length of time knowing my niece was pregnant with her first baby. Yes, I have a niece and two nephews, but I was young (and then off to college), so this feels like the first time I’m actually going to be an auntie. I’m super excited to spoil the little one!

This also made my decision on when to leave abundantly clear. I’m going to wait until spring. This was a tough decision to make at first, but when I learned my niece was going to be a mommy, it just made so much sense to stay. Yes, its a little disheartening to postpone my trip again but honestly, its nice living in the now.

New Direction?

When I brought LuLu home and started writing here at A Bus Named LuLu, I was positive I was going to live van life full time. If you’ve been along for the ride, you know that I’m always trying to hold space to adapt and change as I change and grow. Living in the moment isn’t something I’m particularly skilled at, so it takes work. If I’ve learned anything, though, its that the work is absolutely worth it. That’s why, I think instead of travelling full time, I might live in my van full time and travel part time. When it comes down to it, there aren’t any rules. I can do whatever I want, but I do want to share with you my thought process as we move through the journey.

Between moving, preparing for a new addition, planning a baby shower, and the upcoming holidays, its safe to say that things behind the scenes have been hectic! I appreciate your patience with me as I traverse these life changes. Soon, I hope to pick up and spend some time bouncing around between friends houses. It’s been so refreshing to spend time with them and has helped me put things into perspective. Maybe I will want to stay in Colorado and they can guide me where I might want to live. Regardless, I’m still excited to hit the road and I’m hoping on squeezing in some adventure this winter, too!