Monthly Countdown

Six months on the road and thoughts on homesickness

by Kim November 14, 2012

It’s been six months since we left our home in Portland for a trip around the world. Here are my thoughts at the six-month mark, including the truth about homesickness.

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One day until departure: lots of tears

by Kim May 21, 2012

One day until we leave home to travel indefinitely. We’ve been crying like babies.

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3 days until departure. A post about housekeeping: literal and otherwise

by Kim May 18, 2012

Three days until departure! We’re packing boxes and tying up loose ends, making decisions about what to keep and what to give away. It’s pure chaos around here!

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Insomnia and anticipation as reality sinks in

by Kim May 2, 2012

For years this trip was just a grand idea. But as we pack up our stuff and say our final goodbyes it’s sinking in that this is real.

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Confessions of a soon-to-be nomad

by Kim April 15, 2012

36 days until departure: Confessions from a (slightly overwhelmed) soon-to-be nomad

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No More Countdowns

by Kim June 26, 2011

The end of monthly countdowns. We’re selling our house and that changes everything.

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8 Months Until Our RTW!

by Kim May 2, 2011

The countdown continues. Time is truly flying by. Only eight more months until we leave for our around the world adventure!

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9 Months Until Our RTW!

by Kim April 3, 2011

The countdown continues- only 9 more months until we travel the world. A recap of the highs and lows of April as we work like mad to reach our dream.

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World Travel Is 10 Months Away!

by Kim February 27, 2011

The monthly countdown continues! Only 10 months until we travel the world!! Plenty of highs and lows this month including the harsh reality of our “house situation.”

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RTW Countdown: 11 months

by Kim January 31, 2011

January 2011 is history and that means we’ve only got 11 months (less than a year!) before our RTW!

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