The One Month (Give Or Take) Review

So I've been living on a boat for about and month and a half. And I think enough time has passed that I can rightly say I FREAKING LOVE LIVING ON A BOAT. It's super awesome sauce.

Ok so my live has changed a bit since moving on:

1. Less dog cuddles. My dog is scared to come aboard. He loves the docks. He loves the water. He's terrified of my dock steps. They moved slightly underneath him this one time. I tried to lure/bribe with affection, treats, new exciting humans, new even more exciting dogs. We're working on it, but he's a scaredy cat pit bull.

2. Everyone wants to come visit me now suddenly. Is it me or the boat? Ya know, maybe I don't want the answer to that.

3. Making a mess in a small place is really easy. But then so is cleaning up. Either way I'm way cleaner than in my sprawling childhood home.

4. Living in a small space is fun and intimate. Practically everything is within reach. Limited space means that only my most favorite things are on board. This really only was painful when I had to select which books to bring on board. This also means that my most favorite things without all the excess stuff are easier to appreciate.

5. My fridge is tiny. Like a quarter to a fifth the size of a normal one door fridge. So every night I play tetris. Let's just say I'm really good at it.

6. Moisture is a big deal. Cooking makes moisture. Breathing makes moisture. Being inside makes moisture. You really don't want moisture. Especially right above your head when you're sleeping and then plop! Right on the schnoze.

7. Got sleeping problems? Come sleep on the water and let the sea rock you to sleep. Best sleep ever

8. Everything tastes better on a boat.

9. And perhaps most importantly, I spend far more time stopping and smelling the roses, so to speak. I'm just so much more aware of nature out here on the water. I'm constantly in awe of the water and the sky. I plan my days so I can catch the sunset. I actually care if it's windy or rainy. I feel like I've been infused with a newfound love for life, and beauty.

10. I'm panicking because once my sweet rental deal is up I'll need another boat to live on.