Short break from posting about Glaicer as I fill you in on real time events. We are back in the van and we are slowly making our way west. I will admit right off the bat that adjusting back into van life is harder than I thought it was going to be. We started Last Friday and we have made it through our first week of climbing, working, and resting in cracker barrel parking lots. Right now we are in Southern Illinois and will be for about a week to soak in the views, climb some fun routes, and just be with nature and in a site we can call home for a bit. 

The reality of this venture is that I am a little unsteady on this one. I have a new box for my internet and I am testing the waters with it and making sure that it does what is advertised and as we make our way west I wanna make sure my connection works properly. It seems silly but, this is a newer job (just hot my one year with them) and I'm a little on edge about the connection and them not approving entirely. Not saying that I'm NOT allowed to travel in the van but you never know with companies and what they mean when they say "remote". I am following the guidelines as said in my contract and making sure to stay out of certain states but in reality, those states wont be apart of this go-around so I'm not too worried about that possibility. 

The other change I made this time was purchasing the black card for planet fitness. The black card allows me to shower and workout at any planet fitness around the U.S without hassle and I think that in itself will make a huge difference in how I feel while on the move. I love being outside and running but when it gets cold and rainy then I rather have the option to go indoors to workout. But in honesty, the ability to get clean and not have a restriction on hot water is a blessing. In one week I already have been to planet fitness three times and I never realized how much a hot shower can really change your mood on the road and make you feel complete before you settle for the night. 

I am excited for the travels, I'm happy to be back outside and have the outdoors BE my office. It makes me feel more alive and relaxed. While I miss my Dad and my boyfriend back home they both are super supportive of this decision and know that me getting out in the van helps to make me better and keep me happy. Plus it gives them both an excuse to come out west, visit me and play (and have a few brews of course) and I couldn't be more excited to make those kinds of memories with them. 

So we are one week in, we are slowly going west and so far things are going as planned. I will give you guys updates, stories and photos. Per usual I expect to have something happen. It always does. Stay tuned.