#beingthankfulforwhatyouhave

[thecarcampingexperience]

What I Did and Would Do Differently...

If I could do it differently I wouldn’t try to buy and sell shoes like I did. While I love shoes, it takes up too much space then you start feeling like a hoarder and start hugging the anxiety of near mental breakdown. Would stick to essentials. Maybe bring a laptop. Pop to the thrift shop for a pan & find a good spot. When in Little Rock, met a singer hanging outside of an organic food store and he told me about resources like The Van that can help with food, shelter, and sometimes could wash your clothes, etc. Most of them were church-affiliated if I remember correctly. Things like washing clothes were a time-drag and I never found a really good solution, but all I tried was using the blow-dryer at Mcdonald’s while charging laptop and couldn’t even do it all the way for socks because of the embarrassment of people walking in. A membership to Planet Fitness comes in handy for showers. If someone knows a solution to the clothes thing feel free to comment or message, as it may come in handy if I decide to embark on these adventures again.

Aldi’s, Save-A-Lot, and Lowe’s are probably good places for food.. I’m sure other states have other types of stores in this price range. Tried putting hot dogs in a regular cooler... but forgot about them, so... it was a waste. Would recommend a GOOD cooler where the ice melts at a lower rate.

Tent- I didn’t use one, but one was available. You could, if and/or when a stable place with space is available apply thin layer of silicone to outside to make it rain-proof if it is not from the get-go and add permethrin to make it more bug-resistant. Make sure to check out the wildlife in your area to minimize surprises.

Laptop and phone and mobile charger and car charger- godsends. If one device dies...then you have a backup plan. At least have a phone.  For phone service- best coverage hands down goes to Verizon... T-Mobile seems to be good in the city parts. But I’ve went as far as New Mexico- me having T-Mobile and the other traveler having Verizon and this person- 9/10 times on the interstate at least, had reception. There was a part of Kansas not too far from Colorado where there was a dead-zone if I recall- it was a eerie time and a eerie place in this time and age.

[lchiles13]

Needed some positive reminders that the world will always be beautiful and thought some of you might also #BeautifulWorld #BeautyInDarkness #beautyinthesmallthings #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #CompassionCaringKindness #SmallReminders #DreamBig #DoWhatScaresYou #HereiCome

[lchiles13]

Even when days are rough it is our choice to make it bright ❤️ #BusyBee #BeautifulWorld #BetterThanYesterday #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #StayFierce #Strength&Dignity

[lchiles13]

The one love that never talks back ❤️ #veganlife #BetterThanYesterday #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #HealthyHappyHungry #RawProteinShake

[lchiles13]

I know I'm not perfect, I'll never be. But I strive everyday to be a better me, better than the person I used to be. #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #BetterThanYesterday #LivingLife #StrongerThanThis

[lchiles13]

Had to give my weekly #YogiTea update and, just like always, exactly what I needed right now in life #OneDayAtATime #BeABetterPerson #BetterThanYesterday #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave

[lchiles13]

My life...my motto. No matter what struggles you're going through, someone is going through something much more troublesome... #HappyDays #BetterThanYesterday #BeautifulWorld #BeautyInDarkness #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #ColoradoBeautiful #KeepingThingsInPerspective #BeABetterPerson #YogiTea

[lchiles13]

Learning to love myself and who I am, weird, crazy, inspirational, full of love, and magical ❤️ #PatientlyWaiting #HappyDays #LookWithin #BeautifulWorld #BetterThanYesterday #BeautyInDarkness #beautyinthesmallthings #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #LovingLoneness

[lchiles13]

When the sun goes down, I look up because the stars come out and a whole new beauty can be seen. Dance in the light of the neon moon 🌜🌝🌛⭐️🌌#SleeplessNights #WanderingMind #BeautifulWorld #BetterThanYesterday #StrongerThanThis #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #StarsAboveGroundBellowStrengthWithin #BeautyInDarkness

[lchiles13]

I'm back!! Second day since my accidents and I needed some mind clearing, muscle numbing pain 💪😜 #Lifted #ImBack #BetterThanYesterday #beautyinthesmallthings #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #Sore #BreakTime #CollegeStartsTomorrow

[lchiles13]

No matter what you've done to me or where we are I'll always be there for people because that's what the world needs more of now more than ever ❤️#BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #BeautifulWorld #BetterThanYesterday #beautyinthesmallthings #RiseAbove #ReachingHigher #ImNotWhatYouThink #EmpowerMyself

[lchiles13]

Cold day...work break...zombz for days❤️#LetsGo #ColdDays #ColoradoLove #COD #beautyinthesmallthings #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave

[lchiles13]

Mr.Landon always tiring me out!! ❤️❤️what a fun day 😜#SillyKids #BetterThanYesterday #beautyinthesmallthings #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #TeamLandon #Angel #ABetterMe #AdrenalineRush #StrongerThanThis #DreamBig #Family #CannaFam #ColdDays #CannaNanny

[lchiles13]

Two different boxes and two different pouches from the middle and somehow they fit so perfect @YogiProducts knows me! #YogiTea #TeaTime #GoodDay #GoodForTheSoul #beautyinthesmallthings #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #BetterThanYesterday

[lchiles13]

Ok, but really this tea was made for me, always what I need #Yogi #GoodDay #TeaTime #BetterThanYesterday #beautyinthesmallthings #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave

[lchiles13]

We Stare Because We Care #SaveAPair #AlwaysAnIssue #NotJustOneMonth #BeingThankfulForWhatYouHave #PinkRibbon🎀