Unplugged and Recharged
It is easy to forget how it feels to unplug yourself from the Matrix.
It’s a perspective you only really gain once you've completely removed yourself from your day to day reality.
I just got back from a 10 day road trip to the East Coast. Our camping destination was Fundy National Park in NB.
Camping, with no hydro, and no cell service 🏕️.
Hot dogs, marshmallows, and snacks galore 🌭.
The no cell service was the best part by far.
The Moms were literally going nuts being unable to post to their socials, or see other people's posts. They’d sometimes get a notification for something they couldn't actually see 😂.
I literally lost track of time. I didn't know what time we woke up. I didn't know what time it was at night sitting by the campfire.
I felt very relaxed, and now I feel reset.
In hindsight, it was much needed. It made me realize how closely I follow markets, the macro economy, and even social media like Blossom.
The past year in particular has been a rollercoaster ride that is constantly hijacking our attention.
Camping itself can be a challenge. Actually, it's always a challenge lol.
Even the preparation is a lot of work. Especially with a 2 and a 4 year old. But it's the kind of experience that is totally worth it.
The memory dividends alone cannot be assigned a dollar value!!
I've come back to lots of great posts on Blossom to catch up on. Lots of food for thought.
I have so many ideas for new posts, I’ve had a lot of time to think about things.
But that's for later, we need to unpack and repack for stage 2 of our almost 3 week summer vacation.
To tie this to personal finance: the truck, our family vehicle, continues to pay dividends.
It makes these kinds of trips so much more feasible. We did a road trip last year to PEI also.
Road tripping in safety and comfort, with an excessive amount of storage for activities and luxuries. “Glamping” as they say.
Yesterday, we drove almost 1200 kilometers to get home in one shot.
Cheers everyone 🍻 Hope you are making the most of the Canadian summer!
