Here’s a little peek behind the scenes with tidbits about me and what you’ll find in the blog…
My Age
My physical age: I’m in my 6th decade of roaming this planet.
The age I act: Depends on the day.
I’m a Single Mom gone Empty Nester
Way back in 1998, my daughter, Nikki, was 2 years old when I left a 15 year toxic relationship with her dad.
Nikki left the nest in early 2016, a few days shy of her 20th birthday. She moved to southeast Florida from northwest Illinois.
Nikki’s departure began my journey into the empty-nester chapter of life.
I Co-exist with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
MCS is complicated but the short version is: Everyday products and pollutants (things most people don’t think twice about) cause mild to severe allergic-type reactions in my body.
➡️ My MCS info post gives the low-down on how it affects me, how I manage it, and more.
➡️ I share about routine life with MCS and other health related happenings in my Health posts.
I Live the Van Life – My Way
My cozy little home on wheels is a self-converted 2015 Ford Transit cargo van.
My nomadic adventure began on October 1, 2015. Nikki and our dog, Cookie, traveled with me the first several months.
I lived off-the-grid the first few years – mostly out west.
In 2018, I took a 2 year hiatus from the road to live with my Dad as a Caregiver. Dad (and Cookie) passed away in early 2020.
Since getting back on the road, I enjoy staying at campgrounds more than being off-the-grid.
➡️ I share thoughts and stories about living in a van in my Van Life posts.
Why I Decided To Live Nomadic
I felt van life might be a better way to live with MCS.
The reality is, every lifestyle has its pros and cons.
This lifestyle may not be 100% MCS-proof, and I definitely don’t live it the way most people do, but I enjoy the freedom and options I’ve built into my life.
Where I Usually Spend My Time
I was born and raised in northwest Illinois. I spend several months a year in my hometown area.
I also spend several months over the winter in southeast Florida – visiting Nikki.
When I’m not in northwest Illinois or southeast Florida, I’m wandering the country willy-nilly.
➡️ I share travel adventures in my Travel posts.
Why I Started A Personal Blog
I started this blog back in 2017 to share my van life and travel adventures. As life changed, the topics I wrote about also changed. This is a personal blog… expect anything!
I’m not here to sell or market anything. Nor am I here to persuade anyone to do anything my way. I’m not interested in creating a how-to blog, a money-making venture, or a path to becoming an Influencer.
I just want to write – sharing the real me thru my real-life thoughts and stories.
➡️ For the whole list of topics and blog posts… snoop thru the Archives!
Beyond The About Page
Check out these posts for more info about me and what’s in the blog:
Simply Connie 