The Blonde

In late 2020, I lost my father to complications of diabetes. I miss him SOOO much that I still can't comem to terms he is in heaven. In early 2023, I was diagnosed with *Broken Heart Syndrome: AKA *Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy*. After my dad passed, I lost all will to live. I still struggle with my dad's loss but I do my best, everyday, to keep going, if only for him. I also have a teen daughter & 2 cats to give me a purpose, too.

With that said, travel will give me a purpose in life & to mentally find myself to where I can find peace in my dad's passing. *RIP DAD*

I've had the wanderlust gene since I was a teenager & have had hopes of someday fulfilling my dreams to travel the USA. I've done a few cross-country trips decades ago though for the purposes of [gulp], online dating, which I have NO plans of EVER doing again! I'm content with my male companion for dating/travels, etc but not interested in anything beyond that!

I'm a Groundhog baby! Some of my hobbies include; Cats, Cat Collectibles, My Daughter, Photography, Hiking, Travel, Gardening, Camping, Working Out, Nascar, Shy Butterfly & Coloring!

I have 1 daughter, in Heaven. She was to be born 02.27.02. She is dearly missed.♥

I had a daughter on 01.2010. She resides with her adoptive family in New England. She is a strong survivor & I'm proud of her accomplishments.♥

Enjoy your stay!


Cat Mama

Welcome!

I'm just an introverted-infj Old Cat Mama surviving in the world.

*I smile no matter what!*

Status

JULY 2026

  • Reading: RV'ing
  • Weather: HOT
  • Watching: YT TV

QOTD

QUOTES:

  • "Be kind to unkind people."
    -UNKNOWN-

  • "Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step."
    -Mariska Hargitay-

Updates

July 2026
  • Added Links.
  • Re-vamped site.
  • Pics soon!
  • Blog started.
  • Cat Travel Book.
  • More VL homework.

    • June 2026
  • More Travel Homework.
  • My Cats are Helping Me!
  • Looking at Vehicles.
  • Worried about the Economy.
  • Added More to my SHTF Essentials.
  • Thinking of my Dad.

Resources


My Links


TOTM

Tour of the Month YT

YT-Honda Element Tour

Reads

27th July 2026

 time 08:01PM | mood Mood: hopeful

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I collected all my various travel books, maps etc to keep them in a travel bag for easier access.

books
ALL of my books, thus far!

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22nd July 2026

time 08:01PM | mood Mood: productive

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Today, I've done a total re-design of my website, which I use as my personal reference guide. You're more then to use the links on this page for your reference/research homework.

REMEMBER:

Living on the road; be it part-time OR full-time, is NOT all sunshine and unicorns. Those on INSTA aren't living the true reality of travel & van life. Please don't see through rose colored glasses. Enjoy your travels, wherever the road takes you, today!

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28th January 2026

time 01:11AM | mood Mood: peaceful

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Hi all! I'm not one to 'put myself out there on the net' but I just signed up to Patreon [free membership for fans] to explore & see how I like the site. At this time, I have no plans to have any membership tiers, as I'm only interested in sharing my travels with the world. :]

My patreon

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21st January 2026

 time 08:01PM | mood Mood: contemplative

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I've been looking to move out of NV for over 5 years now though I tried to find happiness here after 3 major losses (2 loved ones & my home) in late 2020-early 2021. Well, more recently, I've been doing research on places across the US that are more affordable, LESS crowded & not having daily reminders of the losses. I'm thinking of somewhere in the Midwest or the South. My cats WILL be coming with me. I'm still considering van life, too & end up where my teenage daughter resides, New England. My daughters adoptive parents have an apt within their house that I can rent. The ONLY thing that I'm trying to come to terms with is leaving the friends I've made living here in NV. I'm a HSP & cry just thinking about this. We shall see what I choose to do.

Hope y'all are having a good week.

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07th January 2026

time 08:27PM | mood Mood: content

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"Happiness is a lazy morning and a weekend to enjoy it." - Unknown

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05th January 2026

time 10:34PM | mood Mood: cheerful

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books
My dream-to travel books!

17th December 2025

time 06:28AM | mood Mood: bouncy

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Today was my lazy pj day. I took several cat naps today. My cats cuddled with me as usual. I love my cats. I just got done having grilled cheese sammichs for supper; yummy! I've been in contact with my daughter's adoptive mom & was offered a basement apt within their house if I choose to move back to RI {Jim; my daughter's father, still lives in RI but I feel emotionally stronger now then I did when I left his domestically violent ways in 2012.}...A proposed plan is saving here in NV to buy a car & then travel the USA all the while, heading to RI. {IF I decide to move back.}. My cats MAY become CAMPING CATS!!!

That's my life for today!

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