Those who know me (and there aren’t very many) know that it’s hard for me to settle in one place for a long period of time. Tomorrow marks FOUR months since Clive and I left Toronto to come to the BVI. We came here with the idea that we’d stay until April; now the plan is to stay at least two years.
I have a hard time buying household things. We came here with two forks, two spoons, two knives and two camping pots. Our collection of kitchen things hasn’t grown much.
The other day I broke down and bought Saran Wrap. It may not be a big deal to other people, but it was one of those moments where I realized that I really am starting to settle here. Buying the Saran was just as traumatic as looking for cars to buy. It means that I’m staying. This is where we live now. It’s exciting and terrifying all at once.
My extreme minimalism has allowed me to save thousands and thousands of dollars in my life. A lot of people ask me how I am able to travel so often (am I independently wealthy? No. Do I live off my parents? No. Do I have sponsors? No.), and that’s the reason why. I don’t buy stuff I don’t absolutely need (unless it’s hair dye, makeup or food).
Anyway, I bought Saran Wrap and it was a big deal.
