It's hard to describe the type of bliss, peace, and happiness I feel about my new life chapter. Downsizing of possessions is a work in progress, every bit of furniture I have is in storage, and I bought a 1980 Airstream International! She's so beautiful! After searching for about 7 months throughout a 12 hour radius of my hometown, I found her in my backyard about 25 minutes away. In the duration of searching, I battled with different types and sizes of campers. Initially, the plan was to pull a smaller camper with my Jeep. Living in a camper full-time with two dogs, I felt the need for one larger than the Jeep could pull.
After first contact with Mike about the Airstream, I had no idea it would become my home! She's the first and only Airstream I've ever stepped foot in. I wanted a model from the 80's because that's my birth decade (I'm cheesy for that kind of thing). Also, her birthdate is February 29th, so she's a leap year baby (I'm cheesy for that kind of thing too).
After first contact with Mike about the Airstream, I had no idea it would become my home! She's the first and only Airstream I've ever stepped foot in. I wanted a model from the 80's because that's my birth decade (I'm cheesy for that kind of thing). Also, her birthdate is February 29th, so she's a leap year baby (I'm cheesy for that kind of thing too).
Dreaming of an Airstream began while researching camper renovations. I found this picture and fell in love with the soft curvature of the ceiling and walls. I discovered this was the interior style of an Airstream. In addition, who doesn't love the classic silver-bullet polish of an Airstream's exterior?! The dream was to own a studio apartment on wheels. This particular unit is one of an Airstream rental park in Santa Barbara, CA. You should visit the website, it's AMAZING. I can't wait to visit it next month! AUTOCAMP.COM
Meet Airy..
My Airstream isn't quite as renovated on the inside, but she's lovely in her own original design. I feel like I'm living at Grandma and Grandpa's! I have already began upgrading the inside, and I have major plans to continue in the future. I'll certainly be sharing those projects as they happen.
If you read An Ode to my Comfy Sage Couch, you'll understand that this camper has been my second "adult purchase." I left the bank feeling like Walter White. BancorpSouth probably think's I'm into illegal activity!
I immediately drove to meet Mike and swap cash for keys (and the title of course). It's bazaar that this stack of cotton and linen.....
....holds enough value to be traded for this 4,800 lbs of metal.
Swapage of one good for another went quickly. Sadly, all I physically took home that day was a set of keys! A long few weeks later, I was able to have the camper in my possession to move in, get the furry creatures acclimated, and start personalizing the space. My little mother gifted my first bit of that with an adorable cover for my camper key!
I'm so inspired by this image for travel! I'm already beginning to plan a road trip with my new home for next year. This next decade of life is going to be full of that gypsy life! Why stand still?