Since my other blog was not accepted by Google Ads, I've deleted it and will shift my focus back to this blog. I don't get much traffic here and I'm okay with that because this blog is sort of a journal for me. Where I'm at, where I'm going, where I want to be and how I'm planning on getting there.
A couple of weeks ago I had my 51st birthday. This seems like a good time to asses what I did with the first two thirds of my life and some of my mistakes. There have been plenty. I haven't planned for my future very well and as a result I can't slow down any yet. And all my upcoming plans will have to be modest. But, I'm feeling good about that. I've never wanted to live in a big house in the country. I like urban living. I prefer smaller living spaces and have little desire for most tangible things.
Long term, I want to buy or build a small trailer to eventually move into. I think this is the least expensive way for me to retire. I'm putting a lot of thought into exactly what I'll need to be comfortable and happy living in it and ridding myself of anything extemporaneous. The down side to this is I'll need a fuel guzzling vehicle to pull it. But, I think I can live with that as long as I find a good location to live. I'll need someplace close to a place to buy the things I need as well as some social gathering places.
I'll need all the standard things a person needs in their home, a proper bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. I'll need a small oven and refrigerator. I think a two burner stove will be plenty for me. I'll also need dishes, cups, glasses, utensils and a place to store them. I simply won't live without a dishwasher. I'm lazy that way. I have no use for a microwave though.
Obviously, I'll need a bed. I'll need a comfy chair and something like a couch for guests. I think a can have table that will also function as a desk and entertainment center where I'll have my laptop computer. I think I can get by with about seven pairs of pants, maybe ten T-shirts, ten pairs of socks and two or three pairs of shoes. One good, heavy coat for winter, a couple of dress shirts and just one blazer and a tie for more formal occasions. So, I'll need a small closet. I'm thinking I could build the couch with space inside it to store extra bedding, maybe more.
I'll also need enough room to sit and play my guitar as well as a place out of the way to keep it. I'm going to try to limit myself to just one guitar, my jumbo acoustic/electric.
Other than cleaning supplies, a few tools, food and places to stow them away, I think that's all. I can watch movies and TV on my laptop as well as listen to radio over the web, so there's no need for a TV or radio. But, I think a good sound system might be nice to have.
What do you guys think? Am I forgetting anything? Let me know.
No comments:
Post a Comment