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We made it!!! BOISE

Ashley has had too much on her plate this past weekend so I (husband) have decided to update you this week. Ashley and I have decided to take our adventure to Boise, ID. We have always loved Boise and knew someday we would try it out, but honestly didn't think it would be this soon. So this weekend we packed our bags and left our home in Salt Lake City. It may be foolish, but we decided to try the new crave these days.... TINY HOUSE LIVING. The best part about this type of living is we were able to pack everything we need, including our new couch-sleeper combo into both of our cars, no U-haul, no trailer just me in the Mini Cooper and Ashley, Wrigley in the Landcruiser.

Driving to Boise on Saturday was pretty exciting and the scenery was beautiful. The plan was to get unpacked and settle before Ashley went to work on Monday. Let's just say that didn't happen, our shack (tiny house) won't be available until Wednesday. So we ended up driving all around Boise, cars loaded to the max... both of us frustrated as hell, trying to find a place to stay. We finally ended up at a Best Western (the only thing that would allow dogs). We have since found a Airbnb, hardly an upgrade from Best Western. The plan is to finally get to unpack Wednesday.... We can hardly wait.

Now you can see why I have decided to take the Blog duties this week. It has been a bit hectic, but after talking to my mom about the experience and similar experiences she has had I am sure we have all had similar things in our lives take place. It's all about the journey and how we handle it, I can't think of anyone who has been through more than Ashley so I am sure she can handle it.  I joked with her yesterday that it was halftime and she needed to get "back in the game", that the first half kicked her butt. Sometimes you have to talk to her in Soccer lingo! It's amazing how detrimental ATTITUDE can be, but also just the opposite.

We are happy to be in Boise, we think it will be a great place for us and we hope we never look back from our decision to move here. Stay tuned next week for Ashley's first week of work and living in 250sqft.



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