It has been an interesting two weeks full of self-reflection. These last 2 weeks mark a major change in my life. Philadelphia, my home for the last 24 years seems far away. It is somewhat unsettling to know that I will not be returning to friends, a job I loved, and all things familiar. There is no longer a Fresh Fields to run to when I need fresh produce, a manicurist to see on a weekly basis or even my favorite hairdresser to color and cut my hair.
We are in the boondocks. Mackinaw City strictly exists to satisfy tourists. The only grocery store in town, the IGA, has a minuscule meat section and the produce was even worse. When I needed a drug store, I was told that the nearest one was 15 miles away. What does one do when there is an emergency in the middle of the night? There is no church, definitely no synagogue, and god knows where the nearest hospital might be. I am a spoiled big city girl and this is definitely an adjustment!
On the positive side, I have much less stress. My nights are spent watching netflix on the computer, reading, walking the dog and sitting around the campfire. I'm usually in bed by 10:00 where I read some more. Everyday is a new adventure. Tomorrow we are taking a boat trip on Lake Superior to see the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore. If I were in Philly, I'd be sitting in my office.
It has been a hassle getting my computer to work. I have an eRDP that allows me to view my desktop at Salus as if I am sitting there. The problem is that it frequently hasn't worked. I had one melt down that lasted several hours regarding my inability to do my work. I got the dog so upset that he barked and wanted to escape from the RV...and probably me. I did manage to pull it together and the dog is much happier, as am I and my husband.
In a few days I will be near Duluth, MI. Hopefully I will find a drug store and a good supermarket. If us for a few days of camping.
Stay posted...
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