Back to Life

We have finally made back to the place we will call home.  

Is the wanderlust gone?  
No.  
I don't think once you've really started to see what the world has to offer you can ever really be satisfied in one place.  The next trip will be aboard a plane though!  Europe anyone?

But, we aren't really gypsies.  So, it's time to get back to reality.  Or rather the reality we want for our family.

So, when choosing the place we would settle down it was important to look at what brings us joy.  Jobs, work~ that's available in lots of places.  But, we had to consider what, outside of income, would be comfortable, attainable and in line with what our lifestyle is about. 

And, duh.  Just, duh.  Of course we knew where we wanted to make our roots.  We had already started before and came back during this great big Airabess adventure.  We keep coming back.  
Again and again and again; where layers include a bikini and sarong~ not fleece leggings and flannels.  

The Florida Keys really is where this crew calls home.  
I think we have known for a long time.  But... we thought maybe.  And now there is no question.  No, "what if?" 
What if... we could sail the Caribbean and set ourselves up in the Virgins?
What if.... we see the west coast and really, really love it?
What about... a cabin in the mountains?
Why not... where we have a house?
Why?  Because none of it worked, or worked out (i.e. the USVI).

It feels absolutely amazing to be able to know for sure. 

We get this life to experience and I don't want to look back at the end of it and wonder what it would have been like if I had put it all out there.  
It's all out there.  No regrets or questions.

I was welcomed back to the job I had last Summer before we took off to the Bahamas and the beyond that never happened.  RV Airabess is a convenient bike ride to and from.  Which is perfect because when you step out of life for a year or two there are a ton of things that need to come together- car, housing, furniture etc...)  

It will all work out.  I'm not worried.  Not stressed.  Just super hopeful and excited about this next chapter.  

Life is so full of every day moments that are worthy of recognition.  So, I am still going to post about our adventures. Maybe not as regularly, or maybe more.  For right now, we are getting into the groove of Airabess life here, at home, and still living this amazing dream.

Now

Birthday sunset... I'll take it. 

Over the last few days we have been vacillating between going big and heading to St. Thomas. We went so far as to purchase an airline ticket for a friend to come and help us make the journey. 

Then, reality set in. We do have to deal with that sometimes. 

We still have some major responsibilities keeping us locked into the continental United States. And, as much as we want to be irresponsible.... We are just not those people. 

Plus, we are still newbies at this boat thing. 

So, change of plans... Again. 

For now, and of course this might change too, we are going to be kicking in the Keys. Hubs is going to rent a car and go home to get our car. That way we have more flexibility.  If the weather isn't exactly what we want or need for taking out Airabess, then we can hop in the car and explore the Keys like everyone else. 

Work is on the horizon. It can't be avoided (for me anyway, I don't do too well without that energy outlet). We are going to continue to take care of our responsibilities and then make the journey to the islands a few months from now. 

There's a good chance we might actually have an amazing time doing it this way too. 

Hubs and I are planners. We are goal oriented. Now we have a plan. 

Ironically, now I can really relax.