One of the key points in leaving Minnesota was to avoid cold temperatures. But despite driving about as far south as we could get in Texas, it's 41 degrees today with winds out of the north at 20 miles per hour. Winter takes on a whole new set of exciting side effects when you live in an aluminum box. Here are my top 5 reasons why living in an RV is better in the winter:
1) Rare sights! Behold, the sideways palm tree! They bend but don't break...yet. Book your tickets now to see these all over southern Texas!
2) Family togetherness! Feel like you're not getting enough time with your loved ones? Are your teens distant and unresponsive to affection? Well, forget the affection, but you will see them a LOT more if you live in an RV in the winter. In fact, they will always be there, every time you turn around. And when they're playing with their friends online, because no amount of distance can stop them, you will get to hear every ear-piercing, mind-numbing shriek of excitement as their Minecraft village is destroyed by zombies!
3) Promotes imagination! Your brain will instinctively kick into protection mode and will transport you to warm and luxurious surroundings. You can visit Bali, Hawaii, even the Maldives, all from the comfort of your 4 square feet of bedroom space. Having an electronic device with search capabilities is key to enhancing this practice.
4) Closer to nature! You will develop a new appreciation for each gust of wind as it rocks your entire house. It's not enough to hear the fury of nature's symphony. Immerse yourself in this interactive experience as each gust of wind allows you to, in great detail, confront your insignificance in the face of the overwhelming power of the Earth.
5) Sleep deprivation can result in cool hallucinations! Because the wind will either keep you up all night OR wake you violently every 34 minutes, you will be able to let go of the binding chains of reality. Are you simply daydreaming or can you actually see air now? Perhaps you are a superhero!
There you have it! Now, sell that house and go out and buy your box!
PS - all tongue in cheek. I'm incredibly grateful to be here, with my family, warm and secure.