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Silver Lining part 2 - Digital Nomads

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It's not where you work, it's where you are working! Yet another silver lining story.  7:30 am every weekday morning I login and join my team on a video call. The new normal. I use to hate these earlier than normal work days but there's something amazing about how this new normal has created an aspect of freedoms I full well am taking advantage of as a Digital Nomad. Work mate know I'm in the meeting when they hear birds. "Where you working from today?" I'm often asked. "Iowa today, Colorado Tomorrow" is my answer, but it varies from week to week. "Lucky!" Someone chimes in. "Hey, we rent her out. This too could be you next month." I remind them.  You don't even have to go far. For us here In MN, many people have cabins, but so much for being tied to the same location year after year.  With an RV, I may just go to a lake, have breakfast, get a few meetings out of the way, then find a place to set up my computer and con...

Silver Lining part 1 - Happy Anniversary

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Could COVID-19 have a silver lining?   We found love one year ago as the rest of the world began to socially distance itself. Covid sort of slammed the door on "in person" dating, which gave an adrenaline boost to online dating platforms which is where we began. Neither of us expected to find such a connection. After a couple of weeks of texting, talking, laughter and open and honest communication, we decided to meet for a socially distanced walk. Fast forward exactly 1 year, and here we are venturing down Interstate 35 in our new RV we've named Harriet.  Staying home when you're in a home on wheels offers a whole new freedom and adventurous lifestyle. Pair that with a lovely travel partner, and yes, everything has a silver lining.  ❤️ Happy Anniversary love  ❤️ Ananda Bates