So before we get too deep into the story, I want to share feel called to share my why.

My dream, my purpose, my deepest desire.

What this new chapter entails. How I plan to trust, to listen, to be flexible yet firm, to set myself up for success without losing myself in the process.

Experience joy while also building my foundation.

So I introduce you to “The Field Life Project” 2027.

It is not a ridged checklist, but instead a reminder of goals. Of feelings I want to fully experience. Of the life that I know deep down in my soul is where I am meant to be.

The goal is to build a life where responsibilities and freedom co-exist.

I have a whole detailed layout, and it typical nerd fashion, plan to put in a binder. But for now I’ll spare you those and share with you the mission. I am not sure how I will accomplish it yet, but that is a part of the journey, right? For now, I’m trusting what my body asks for when I wake up…work, rest, create, etc, without fear of being judged or seen as unworthy.

Create a life where my kids and I experience:

• history by standing where it happened.
• biology by touching the ecosystem.
• geography by crossing it.
• culture by meeting people.
• writing by documenting what we see.
• photography by learning to observe.
• responsibility by helping each other in our community.
• building a career that matters.

The how, is not so poetic, but I am including it as accountability.

By September of 2027 I want to:

• have 75%+ of current $12,000 debt paid
• A dedicated emergency fund
• A dedicated vehicle fund
• Personal savings
• Savings accounts for both kids
• Several months of demonstrated income history
• A portable photography/creative business
• A roadschooling framework
• A tested travel routine
• A vehicle I’ve actually lived in temporarily before committing to extended travel
• A first route planned
• Financial, mental, and physical independence

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Over the next few months I will be exploring things that bring me joy and make me feel whole. Photography is absolutely a part of my calling, but I think I was leaning too much on it. Forgetting my other passions.

I will be working on projects focused on conservation storytelling, anthropology/culture research, photography/documentary, women’s work/somatics, and environmental education.

To find my purpose, is to find my path to alignment.