When I started this post, I was sitting in Kalama, Washington, at my friend Jennifer’s house – thanks, Jennifer!! – waiting ever so patiently for the day. It has felt like forever for the day to arrive, but this is the day. On my last day in Washington, I met with Panos, my new Greek … More We are here!
I feel like Frodo coming out of the fires of Mount Doom in Mordor. A huge weight is lifted and all of a sudden I can remember the taste of strawberries. It is amazing. I don’t actually enjoy strawberries, but it is good to remember that. The closing took place on the 19th, 7 days … More It is done
We made it to Washington safe and sound. The sun was shining and it was warm. Beautiful day! The whole state dressed itself up to welcome us home… Ha! That was yesterday. The sun has disappeared behind the constant layer of clouds – part of the reason I left – and the temperatures are going … More New state, who dis?
Things are really rolling now! Everything is coming to the end here in Florida. We are sitting on the last chairs in our nearly empty three-bedroom apartment waiting for two more days when we won’t even have chairs. We have sold so much of our stuff. We took a huge load of clothes and miscellaneous … More It is on!
Just a quick update on where we are now. I sent my letter of resignation in yesterday. My last day as the Library Services Manager for the County will be October 1, 2021. I feel happy to be moving forward, but sad to leave behind a great group of really caring people who give so … More One step forward, no going back
Read along as this adventure of a lifetime unfolds. I really want the title to feel like the beginning of an amazing Lord of the Rings adventure because that is how it feels. I am not even in the adventure part of this new thing, yet, but I feel like I am in uncharted territory. … More How did I get here, again?
And so it begins… Welcome to my page! I am Elizabeth. I am getting ready for the adventure of a lifetime and thought you would want to know about it. I am in the preparation stage of a one-year adventure with my youngest, my 13-year-old son, Axel. We are planning to spend a year learning … More Are we there yet?
20K and a Year Away 