Explanations

Time to back up and explain why I've made the lifestyle change from townhouse with private patio to a 30+ year old Airstream. I was at the proverbial fork in the road of my life -

1. I could keep going living paycheck to paycheck, and stay in my job and make changes as management and the healthcare field changes, and keep repairing my car and buying older model used cars (can't afford a large car payment + full coverage insurance when you live paycheck-to-paycheck) - OR
2. I could go back to college and make my own future ... my parents had the Airstream and by borrowing it and living in it here in Florida, I found I could cut my monthly living expenses (rent, electric, phone and water) down to a third of what it was previously. This would allow me to pay for college and save towards a new car.

With the support of my family and most of my friends I have made this move successful, there are some regrets but for the most part everything has been positive.

In parting my thoughts go out to the residents of Texas during this time of devastation and struggle due to Hurricane Ike.