Today was productive in a non rushed kind of way. I cleaned up my computer, deleted dark pictures, have the baseline organization accomplished and now I can back it up with a 5G flash drive. And then I can download my music on a second one so I have a backup of my cd collection. I got through my cd/DVD/games after deleting and taking out many. The computer took 4 hrs and the binder took another couple over the past few days. It truly feels like I am getting somewhere. Organizing a media library seems like a pointless task for many but I love my tunes and its been chaos for a while. Tomorrow I will tackle the kitchen items which is 2 drawers, clothes and blankets and finish the media library. The computer is now defragging. Doing these projects helps distract from the larger daunting ones that I really only began a few days ago.
I also began putting the get rid of and sell items in a corner and its getting full with van seats, organizers and other random things. In addition, I enjoyed some personal time in thought which makes getting things in order much easier. Sometimes we have to turn the off to get our game on. I had been lacking motivation after the daunting school process. I think we are moving along and I am glad I chose to keep my days off. Its relaxing in a way knowing I am getting closer to my goal.

Today I decided to go out even though its snowing. I only get one weekend off a month so its special. The roads weren't really that bad but I am not in a hurry either and keep my distance plus its daylight. That's why I didn't pick up a shift today I don't want to drive tonight. So I got a bag of chips, hit the pet store and took a pair of pants back that didn't quite fit right. So I spoiled myself with a new candle plate and holder. I like to meditate and pray with my cinnamon flavored soy candles and I only have one holder. So to fix that I added a new one. At 6 bucks, I can't complain. Its a nice way to spend my remaining time indoors.
In the van, I can light them outdoors and when I put them out, bring them in to enjoy the fragrance. There is also the oil burning ones and some nice led candle lights. I got an energy drink and filled up the gas tank as well so I don't have to rush before work monday. I am starting to grow peaceful with winter again for now...

I explored at work to see where I could get my vhs tapes to DVD and someone mentioned walgreens and a few other options that I want to explore. I bought the DVD for most of my tapes throughout time but there are a few I haven't found like miracle of the white stallion ect. There are 10 and I found a home for them with a VHS collector after the conversions. I also got rid of my jewel cases a long time ago so my DVDs are in a travel case to begin with. So yesterday I began getting rid of and throw away piles of the music I don't listen to, put my computer discs in the travel case and will finish sorting the collection today. I need to go through my clothes today as well.
Its like starting the journey I started when I became a minimalist but there is a key difference. Back then it was fitting it all in the minivan, now its using everything and having some floor space. In the van I want music, space for food and clothes, a small bin of crafts for rainy days, bed, small toiletries bag and wash up kit, and a place to sit. Having been without my own washer and dryer for a while now, I prefer more clothes less laundry days.

Today has been another day off. they come in clusters and then I work a bunch. Odd it really is. Right now I am sorting and attempting to sell the van seats. I am going to call some junk yards tomorrow as well if I don't get any offers. I also decided on a passenger side bed but can go lengthwise in either front half or back half as well. I am going drivers side bed. The rear drivers side seat folds down and I have a table I am taking. I can build the bed on top of the table and chair with just a plywood board, my 2 bedrolls and bedding. Then if I want the table, I have it and the chair is there as well. The cats tree and carrier can span the back behind the seat. Wardrobe and office stuff in the slider recess. Food can go up front and under the table. The rear windows are tinted as well and my sleeping bag is black.
Option 2 is to put my Rubbermaid totes instead of the table and build a permanent bed frame from front to back seat that is level with the seat down which sounds more reasonable.

So far I haven't been mandated. But time will tell. I am ready for it though. The van is packed with most everything going except the cats since my neighbor is going to check on them. I need to find a cat sitter in home if possible because I wasn't planning to work but I prefer it as its one thing I enjoy and it keeps me sharp.

I had two days off. I got my laundry done, bought some new sweats and tanks, got my grandmas cat food and litter as she is wintering with my aunt, and started an inventory of what I am packing and what needs sold. There are quite a few things yet to be done but if they don't sell, I will simply donate or throw them away or maybe store a few items with a friend but I would really like some more money and I don't see the items in use in my new life.

I am at work. It took over an hour to get here and they are calling for more snow so I suspect I will be @ work tonight in lock down but that's okay. There are people who are working 4 shifts with 4 hours of sleep. I will be sleeping in my van tonight anyways until morning in the work parking lot. I don't feel comfortable traversing back roads @ night. But not wanting to work all of tomorrow, I won't tell them. then at daylight I will take a shower at a friends and be on my way. I may have to do this program until monday or so so I don't get snowed in. I also need to get to walmart for a bedroll because I forgot mine @ the apartment. But I can still live without it but not by preference.