A lot can happen in two years.

Two years ago, I was living in my shed and working on the cabin. A lifetime dream coming to fruition. Full of challenges, obstacles, and naysayers​. But also full of accomplishments, achievements, milestones, and delight.

Resiliency comes in lots of forms. And there are rewards for constancy. Sitting on my deck, with the new roof overhead, solar panels generating more power than I need, and the cabin being cozy and just as I had hoped makes all of it worthwhile. The cabin is insulated from weather. I am insulated from utility costs. I’m insulated from hustle and bustle. 

It’s been quite a journey over these 2 years. Had to say goodbye to Montana…the doggy. 17 years of partnership. So fortunate to have had her for those years. 

I wish my parents had lived to see me get this built. I think they would have been proud of it. My dad enjoyed simplicity. And he simply enjoyed life.

It’ll be fun to take more pics 2 years from now. The cabin will never be “done”, but I’m continually increasing the enjoyment time versus the project time. 

I sat on the deck Sunday and watched clouds roll by and dissolve into nothingness. It was priceless to me. Doing nothing is VASTLY underrated. 

I’m excited for the next 2 years. No clue what they hold, but isn’t that some of the best part? Making them what you want and being surprised by what they actually are?