Well, here we are guys, gals, and non-binary pals.

I’m in a really sucky situation. I’m waiting for my parts for my rear end to be replaced and I’m also waiting on solar panels to be ordered so we can install them. What does that really mean? It’s not super safe for me to drive or really get any where that is bumpy. And not having my solar panels working means that it is best that I have a space to charge up at. This also allows me to run my a/c on incredibly hot days, like today and tomorrow. Right now I got the back of the van at 69 degrees! Everest is LOVING it. She keeps looking back at me like “Is this real?” and then she falls back asleep.

So what does that mean for me? I’m forced to have a down day as well. This place is crowded, which makes sense, it is a lake. And it is filled with kids and other animals and just wildness. I’m happy for them, but due to Everest’s recent behavior, I’d rather just not. So how do I keep the van cool and occupied time inside, when I crave to be outside.

I can’t simply just leave Everest in here either. For the a/c to really work, I need to keep the windows blocked and doors closed. When she can’t easily see me, it creates a panic. This is why I have Juneau. However, Juneau prefers to be outside and underneath the van. I don’t blame her. She is also really confident, so I don’t worry about her not seeing me. She knows how to find me and she barks. So this is why I am stuck inside. To give both of my babies the self-care they need.

When inside feels like a punishment. Like it is beautiful outside, lets go take the day in, absorb all the vitamin D.