You are probably wondering how did she manage to do this? The whole travel the world for a year thing? Doesn’t she have obligations?
Before this I lived in an apartment and paid rent, electric gas. I had a cell phone bill. I had credit card payments. I was buying groceries every week.
I had no car. That saved me a lot of money. No payment, gas, insurance. I used an hourly car rental that was a block from my house.
I ate out, went to coffee shops, events. Bought stuff on Amazon. In other words I had a normal life.
I have a decent retirement income after 30 years as a nurse plus social security. It’s average. I had a small business that earned me about 9,000 last year.
The biggest reason I could do this is that I didn’t have any big obligations. I don’t own a house. Didn’t have payments or have to worry about it while I was away. No car to pay for or store. I am retired. No work obligation. My son is not married, no grandchildren yet.
The biggest thing is I have always been is a risk taker. Not afraid to do something different. Always confident I could take care of myself. I have a big sense of adventure.
I thought what is the worse thing that could happen? I would hate it and have to come back. I would have to come back for a family emergency. If I had to come back, the world would not end.
I have made sure I have money in the bank for any emergencies or extraordinary circumstances. I also have credit cards. I will only use them if I need to. I have health insurance in case of emergency.
I don’t know what the future holds. Something could happen that brings this to an end prematurely. In the meantime I’m going to enjoy every minute of it.
