Now I don't know about you, but in my case I can't not even afford to buy one house, let alone one here in North Carolina, one in Ohio and one in warmer weather than eaither of those states!
I've lived in an RV before and the thought did cross my mind to purchase another one, But reality set in and I remembered the price tag and it is not an option. Even a used one is out, most parks won't take you in if its more than 10 years old. And its a RV, is not a house, and it really isn't custom to my liking. Cookies cutter RV's are a dime a dozen. And if you want to stay low keyed and park it in your sons back yard...some housing assocciations won't allow it... so whats a girl to do??????????
The Tiny House movement caught my attention...the thought of living "off the gird" if I wanted, and the thought of having mobility at a moments notice, appealed to my senses. Having reached the double nickle age....OK I will just put it in text for all to See..."55"! And while recovering from a Total Knee Replacement....One has a lot of time to ponder lifes questions...One starts to think ahead a bit to retirement, starts to think about what adventure could be lurking around the corner...starts thinking I hate working in a cubicle..with a w**ch for a boss...and I need a change..but how? Yes, I had too much time on my hands to think!
But think I did....I took a look at my life and decided what is important to me and what isn't. Reaching the pivotal 55 this year , losing my father and a dear friend has made me ask myself, what do I want out of life? What do I need out of life? What do I need to change? Is there more to life? Or is this it? What do I want to do in the next "season" of my life?
First I have to say I have learned that "things" are not what life is about. Nor is a job that makes you unhappy. I learned that sometimes, there is no tomorrow. And if you wait on tomorrow to have the life you want.. you may never have it.
I also learned that what kind of car I drive or how big of a house I live in..doesn't make me happy. And it does not define who I am or what I stand for.I learned that you can't judge a person by their possessions, nor should you.
I learned the most important things in my life are GOD, my two sons, my mother, my sister and my niece and nephew and their familes, and my Country! Family that is what I cherish the most. A family that is spread across the world. I have my son Mike who lives here in North Carolina, My son Ryan lives for the moment In Romainia. My mom , sister and niece live in Ohio, My sisters retirement home is in Florida. My nephew and his family live 2 hours away in another part of North Carolina. And I want to be close to them all!
With the Tiny House I can! I can spend time in NC, go up to Ohio, even down to Florida. The money I save on rent...I can fly to Romainia! I can spread myself out across the lands!!! Now this is what I want!
Now to find a job I can do where ever I am! (Actually I want a travel job, I will work on that one!)
Back to the Tiny House Project,
How can you get involved in The Tiny House Project? Well here's how.....
I am contacting local business to inquire about materials that I need to build my "Tiny House". I am at the present asking for any donations you may be able to contribute, Reclaimed items when ever possible. I am interested in the following list:
Old Heavy Duty Utility Trailer 8-12 feet wide and 24-30 feet long. Electrical outlets
Scrap Lumber for both inside and outside use compost toilet
Exterior Siding plywood or OSB
Used dry wall Kitchen cupboards
Counter top (4 foot section) Light fixtures
Electrical wiring Bathroom sink
Windows of all shapes and sizes
Sky lights Glass Panel front door
Ceiling fan Bathroom vent
Kitchen vent Insulation
Used wood for flooring, walls and ceiling
Used wood for bookcases, benches
Shower stall Tin for roof
Shaker singles for part of outside exterior
Spindles for loft area Other items that you may see fit for the project.
If you’re Company would like to participate in this worth while “building of this “Tiny House”, please contact me. I understand that many builders and other’s in the house building Industry have left over supplies that can still be put to great use. Especially in a “Tiny House’ application. Those short boards can now be put to great use! I am dedicated to building this” Tiny House” with all reclaimed products when ever possible. Any product that is truly “Green” is also a plus! And remember any item donated for re-use is kept from the landfill! I am available to pick up any donated items. In addition if your company has any trades men or women who would like to help with giving their time on this worthy project, please pass along my letter. I would love to invite them along!
