Further detailed plans are the bed will be 4x4s with a half inch top with hinged lid. At 2 ft across and 6 ft long, we should be good to go. The trifold bed will fit on top and I can fold one section to use the end as a desk if needed I am putting 2 pull out shelves side by side below it, one for my computer stuff for easy access and the other for my coleman one burner stove. Then 2 totes fit below that. On the passenger side, the 3 drawers go behind the seat with fold up tray and chair. I am keeping the rear chair beside the bed because it folds down and and is good as a night stand, cup holder or spot to hold a fan. Plus I was thinking on using my organizer with tray to store my laptop and watch movies at night.
I really want a 10 or 14 inch screen on laptop or touchpad which makes it bigger to haul around but does more so its a trade off. I could just get a portable DVD player but the screen is so small. Then there is the word processing issue for school which requires a keyboard Lol...
I can access the library books for free on my ereader as well so by making it so I don't have to leave the van unless I want to is my game plan.

I took a shower before I left home on Friday. I did a wash up last night and I still smell good. I used outdoor rx body wash for my hair as well and it seems to be working out. I have used baking soda and apple cider vinegar in the past but ran out and I am working with what I got. I am going to visit a friend today to shower before work, then its camp out again for the night until work another double tomorrow and then off the next two days. I miss the cats but a friend is checking in on them and gas is too high to make the hour drive in the snow to my place and back when I can sleep in the van or friends places. The van isn't as comfortable as I would like but its not bad. I have decided to wait on the computer until next month.
I think getting the bed and frame made are more immediate concerns. I will have plenty of time to explore computers and the like for the week or two after I am in the van. plus my back has been getting stiff, so more than a bedroll and sleeping bag are needed. I am getting some memory foam. My tri fold bed was nice but its gotten worn from time, so its time for a new one. It folds into thirds so I can use the bed for other things on the end section with the foam out of the way.

3 weeks 6 days until I am on my way to full time van dwelling. I can't believe I am this close. I need to register for classes so I don't want to wait until the last minute to get to az but the longer I can manage to work before leaving the easier this trip will be. The drive from ak to oh was life changing and I don't regret doing it.
I do think I took finances to tight this paycheck but I got several things like the ereader, a very warm sleeping bag and portable chargers that will make life doable. now a laptop or similiar device for school and I am good to go. Then a simple battery installation for power and I am going to try solar as much as possible for the smaller items.

And another text update, Lol... I am at work again. I prayed for some sunshine for my walk today, and I got it. I must admit, I miss having the walking scenery of my last job. I can't wait to do some serious walking again. I am also going to visit the toledo museum of art at least once before I go. I also want to hit up the toledo zoo, the cincinnati zoo, visit the middle eastern area of detroit, hamtramick and dearborn to catch up with some old friends. And a trip to the navy pier in chicago. I will also be walking the local parks in a tour type of deal. Just a few lasts for now. I will be taking my time, then tied up with school and and trying to explore out west. This country is so big and so much to do. Then I want to explore russia.

Today marks the exact mark of 4 weeks until I move into the van and 5 weeks until I drive out. With gas prices what they are, I am staying at a friends tonight. I work a double tomorrow and money is really tight until payday as I bought the ereader but it was worth it, all books so far have been free, and it can be charged anywhere. Gas prices are going up again so efficiency is key.

So today I am so happy. I have less than a month to be done working and 5 weeks to leave date. Then onto columbus, st louis mo, and out to co, then down to roswell nm and onto tucson. I am getting my touchpad computer from ebay, an archos 70 and building the bed soon. Its just finding the time. I will be visiting some stores tomorrow to finalize my decision.

What a day. I stayed in toledo to do my laundry. Its a family members house so my washer and dryer are stored here. I spent the night on the floor and it was actually comfortable. I read my ebook and downloaded a few more. I picked up an adaptor so I can charge my kobo with a wall or car charger. It also came with a charger to hook my computer to my phone. Sadly though, I mapped out the space in my van and there is no way I can fit the regular computer or handle its power draw. So I will be getting a portable hard drive to back my stuff up, then sell it. I am kind of sad on that one as it was custom built. but I need technology that I can take on plane, train or van and not be power hungry.
At this time kobo and cell are going. The DVD player, big computer, keyboard and mouse are getting replaced with a laptop and tv dongle. I would rather watch tv or DVD from a wifi capable laptop than cart all these parts and some may find me overboard in my considerations of technology but I am in a mini van with VERY limited space after sleeping, food, toiletries, clothing storage and cooking gear. I need certain items for my entertainment and being able to watch movies, catch the local news or check maps and weather reports as well as email or call family is important to me.
The ereader is also important as I don't need a million books anymore but love books. I am a minimalist in some areas but on a rainy day in a van I want the comforts of home.