Desert Spring

It is my first spring in the Desert. I had never thought about how though not classically seasonal, the desert still has its seasons from warm to hot with springtime blooming in between.

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The life of a snowbird.. as a YOUNG person.

Yes, it took time to ease into life without running water, forcing me to take trips to the laundromat. I walk more than 10 feet to go to the bathroom (outside). I only have 2 burners to cook, one needing to be powered by wood. I re-wear my clothes anywhere from 3-6 days or more. I only have space for 2 spoons, 2 forks and 2 knives (a few chop sticks too). When I buy something new, I have to get rid of something old. 

However...

In trading the common luxuries of indoor toilets, tap water, laundry machines, big closets and junk drawers, I was able to spend my winter laying outside in the sunshine. I made money online, spending it on high-quality food, new cameras and an upgraded solar system, not rent and bills.

My simple life requires fewer expenses, allowing me to work less and save more. LIVE more. I feel ALIVE, agile, flexible and QUEEN of the world! Queen of the desert...

For now...

It's getting warm and snowbird season is coming to an end.

Current plans? Who knows. Living one day to the next comes with the territory. 

Hotel Scamp!

Nearly 2 months straight of friend and family visitors! Our guest bedroom (a.k.a. bunk bed) has been a hot spot! With only 2 weeks left in Arizona, we're savoring the sunny days and citrus before heading up north to Utah!

Here's a look at some of the buddies who've visited us thus far!

All About MERINO WOOL

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Sunset City

I was told Quartzsite, AZ, has some of the best sunsets in the country and every evening the statement has held true.

Mobile Sticker Office

I carry everything for my mobile sticker shop (aside from the digital devices in my backpack) in this tub. 

The tub stores my supplies well, but I look a bit goofy walking into coffee shops and libraries with this bulky thing.. and even goofier as I start unloading it all onto a table, bench or floor beside me. My orders live online and I access them on my laptop. As long as I'm connected to WiFi and electricity, I can begin filling orders.

I keep my DYMO label printer, clearly identified with an ink test label.

I keep my large envelopes in large, re-usable ziplock bags and my small envelopes in a large bin. 

And of course, my stickers. At the moment I have 2 1/4 bins stuffed full of wood stickers and a smaller container full of vinyl stickers. I have been through many iterations of organization with these stickers and this method seems to be the best for quickest selection and transfer.

A few small bins not shown contain supplies like US and international postage stamps, a sponge for wetting envelopes, glue sticks, rubber bands, business cards and my handmade thank you notes I created with plantable seed paper (each thank you note has the potential to grow 8 different varieties of wildflowers). 

Be sure to check back at ElsaRhae.com on Wednesday, January 17th for a special release of not only new stickers, but a new, limited time only product as well. The wait is killing me too...!

We're off to Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2018, a yearly, 10 day gathering of vandwellers, RVers and nomads of all sorts. We will be off grid, in the middle of the desert with little to no service until the 17th. Be sure to browse my videos if you begin to miss us and know that we'll be missing you too!