Navigating the Road Ahead: My Nomadic Journey and Beyond

 

As January approaches, marking two years of my nomadic life, I reflect on the journey that led me to embrace this unconventional path. It all began when my 20-year marriage ended in July 2020. Soon after, I transitioned to a new living situation with my mom in Binghamton, NY, in November 2020. We shared an apartment until February 2022, when she moved out. Despite my best efforts to hold on, I moved out myself in January 2023, setting the stage for my life on the road.

 

 

Why not embrace the road when it calls to you so strongly? I’m a Sagittarius sun, moon, and rising, born to wander and chase new horizons. This innate wanderlust drives me to explore and seek adventure, making the open road my natural home. Each house I sit in, I treat as my own, even though my real home is wherever the road takes me.

 

 

My background in psychology and sociology has given me insight into the human experience. Recent statistics highlight that over 30% of renters in the U.S. face severe housing cost burdens, spending more than half their income on rent. The pandemic exacerbated these challenges, with divorce rates spiking by 20% in the first year alone. This societal shift resonates with my own journey, reflecting the broader struggles many face. I choose to be an example of success despite these challenges, navigating my path with courage and resilience.

 

 

After my divorce, I moved in with my mom, but as she transitioned to a new living arrangement, I found myself without a permanent base. I crashed at my best friend’s house and sometimes my mom’s. This lifestyle, though unconventional, has become liberating. It’s allowed me to prioritize my spiritual growth and personal fulfillment, embracing a life of freedom and adventure.

 

 

In these past two years, I’ve learned invaluable lessons about myself. I’ve set and maintained boundaries. My mom is my rock, and I don’t know what I’d do without her. I’ve discovered that “framily” can be as supportive as—or even more than—biological family. I’ve learned that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Most importantly, I’ve learned to prioritize myself. For the first time, I’m my own number one fan, loving and caring for myself as I never have before.

 

 

For 18 years, I worked as a counselor for autistic and behavioral children. While it was deeply fulfilling, the burnout rate and structured routine took their toll. Now, as a full-time house-sitter and Reiki practitioner, I find joy in living life on my terms. The flexibility and spiritual connection I experience through this nomadic lifestyle far outweigh the consistency of a traditional 9-to-5 job.

 

 

My future vision includes securing van life—an aspiration that aligns perfectly with my nomadic spirit. I’m actively saving up for a van and am excited about immersing myself in the van life community. My dream is to house-sit and Airbnb my way around the world, blending my love for travel with my passion for discovering new places.

 

 

As I think about the future, including the possibility of finding true love or settling down, I send my wishes up to the universe and let them go. I trust that the right time, the right person, and the right circumstances will align. I wholeheartedly believe that I will find a world traveler who will support and love me just as I am. We may grow together and evolve, but we will be an asset to each other’s journeys.

 

 

I often read blogs about van life enthusiasts who meet on the road and caravan together. I believe this might be how I find my true love—someone who shares my passion for adventure and the open road.

 

 

In the end, though, I remain open to wherever the universe sends me. There will always be a fork in the road, and I stand there with my map in hand, using my intuition to decide which way to go. I take that leap of faith, even if it means choosing the dirt road that looks risky. I trust that the universe will not steer me wrong. My journey may be unconventional, but it’s uniquely mine. By sharing my experiences, I hope to heal myself and inspire others on their own journeys, proving that even amidst uncertainty and detours, there is always a path forward.