Ah, so you've activated your move to Albuquerque? Good for you!

Well, am not up to this yet. I think I am going to ship my little truck because I don't think the little old lady is up to a 2,000 miles trek...and I need her on the other end.

I spent the weekend organizing my stuff and trying to cut down. The problem with the pandemic is I don't even know what is available for disposing goods. I used to donate furniture to a local Veteran's group and they would come with a truck and pick everything up. I plan on leaving my bed and just taking a futon I can roll up, a camp table, a few chairs, a sewing machine, some bookshelves, and a bike.

I don't know if my son would come out and we would drive a U-Haul back...or...I would do this PODS type thing. In that case...if my stuff and truck is shipped I would just need to hop on a plane.

Altogether I think the move and settling into a new area might cost around $5,000 - all of which I will have to charge.


I have to gather together some estimates this week...and also figure out where I want to live (the actual town) and start looking for places online.


My worst enemy is my anxiety.


I really want you to realize your dream and am happy you are taking those first steps. New Mexico is an awesome, magical state.