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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Mondays, Moments, and Moving Forward, and Wishing for a BRAND DEAL

 There’s something sacred about carving out time that belongs just to you—and for us, that time is Mondays.

While we’re workamping at Willard Peak Campground, Mondays (and sometimes Sundays) are the only days we can truly step away. Otherwise, if our truck is seen on the property, it’s assumed we’re available—always ready to serve, always “on.” So we’ve made a promise to ourselves: Mondays are date nights. No exceptions.

Once our 5th wheel renovation is complete, we’re looking forward to reclaiming Sundays too. But for now, Mondays are our reset. Our pause. Our reminder of why we’re doing all of this in the first place.


A Simple Kind of Perfect

This week’s date night wasn’t extravagant. No big adventures. No splurging.

Because right now, our “fun budget” is reserved for one thing:
🎬 Two hours in a movie theater with NO cell phones.

But honestly? We didn’t need anything fancy.

We wandered through Trader Joe’s, picked up a few sale items, and found a quiet park. No crowds. No interruptions. No one listening in. Just the two of us—talking.

And sometimes, that’s everything.

We talked about our progress.
We talked about what still needs to be done.
We talked about how to move things forward… faster, smarter, better.




The Dream vs. Reality

Like so many people living this lifestyle, we found ourselves talking about the dream.

The brands that could reach out.
The opportunities that seem just out of reach.
The idea of getting paid to travel, create, and share our journey.

But then reality gently taps you on the shoulder…

We need more growth on our social media—Me Gone RVing Adventures.
We need better equipment (or at least… I need to unpack the equipment we already have πŸ˜…).
We’re pulled in a lot of directions right now.

And sometimes, it feels like maybe… it’s just a dream.

A “maybe someday.”

Or maybe not at all.


And That’s Okay

Because here’s the truth we came back to that night:

Even if none of that happens…
Even if no brands ever reach out…
Even if it never turns into anything bigger…

πŸ‘‰ This is still worth it.

The conversations.
The quiet moments.
The growth.
The partnership.

If all we ever do is document this life for ourselves, then that alone is enough. Everything else? That’s just icing on the cake.

If you don't have a Trader Joe's,
  GET THIS INSTEAD



The Little Joys Matter Too

And speaking of icing on the cake…

Let’s just pretend Trader Joe’s sponsored our date night πŸ˜‚

Because those Strawberry Vanilla Prebiotic drinks?
Absolutely worth mentioning.

Simple things. Small treats. Shared laughs.

That’s the good stuff.




Small Steps. Big Vision.

We may not have it all figured out.
We may feel pulled in a hundred directions.
We may still be chasing something that feels far away…

But we’re moving forward.

Together.

And that’s what matters most.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Project Hail Mary Movie & the RV Couple: Finding Two Hours of Peace on the Road

 

Why Monday Movie Nights Mean Everything to Us

For most people, Monday is just the start of another busy week.
For us, it’s something completely different—it’s our reset button.

As Workampers, we’ve been on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the past three and a half years. It’s a lifestyle we’ve chosen and love, but it also means true downtime is rare. That’s why every single Monday, we protect two sacred hours.

No responsibilities.
No interruptions.
No conversations (except a few quiet whispers to each other).

Just us, a big screen, a bucket of popcorn, and a chance to breathe.


🍿 Our Little Escape

Every Monday, you’ll find us at Megaplex Theatres Ogden at the Junction.

And honestly? It’s more than just a movie theater to us.

The staff are always kind, respectful, and genuinely welcoming—something that stands out more than you’d think these days. It’s one of those places that still feels good to walk into.

For about $40 a week (two tickets, a large popcorn, and a shared drink), we buy ourselves something priceless:

πŸ‘‰ Two hours of peace.

Some might say that’s expensive.
We say—it’s an investment in our sanity.


🌌 The Movie That Surprised Us

This past Monday, we watched Project Hail Mary.

Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, the film tells the story of a teacher-turned-astronaut on a mission to save Earth from a dying sun.

We went in expecting a typical sci-fi movie.

We were wrong.

It was beautiful, unexpected, and deeply moving.

One of the most refreshing parts?
The portrayal of the alien, Rocky.

Instead of fear, destruction, or invasion—we saw something different:

✨ Friendship
✨ Trust
✨ Goodness

It was genuinely refreshing to see a story where a human travels to another world—and finds something pure instead of something to fight.

The practical effects were incredible, the storytelling was powerful, and by the end, we both agreed:

πŸ‘‰ This one feels Oscar-worthy.




🚐 Why This Matters to Us as RVers

When you live life on the road (or are preparing to), entertainment looks a little different.

You don’t always have the same routines, the same comforts, or even the same downtime. So when you find something that gives you consistency and rest, you hold onto it.

That’s why we also plan ahead.

We’ve started investing in a Cinemark and Regal gift cards and use their app to set aside about $50 a month. That way, when we’re traveling, we’ll already have funds ready for future movie nights—no matter where we land.

And we’re not stopping there.

We’re also:

  • Prepaying gas cards
  • Setting aside restaurant funds
  • Paying our cell phone bill two years ahead
  • Covering streaming services two years in advance

Why?

Because when we hit the road again, we’re planning something intentional:

πŸ‘‰ A full year of true rest.

After working as hard as we are right now, we want that first year back to be about enjoying the journey—not stressing over every dollar.

RV Living Mastery



❤️ Support Local, Create Moments

If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this:

Experiences matter.

Supporting your local movie theater isn’t just about watching a film—it’s about preserving places where people can unplug, connect, and just be.

So if you’re looking for something to do…

πŸ‘‰ Go see Project Hail Mary.
πŸ‘‰ Buy the popcorn.
πŸ‘‰ Sit back.
πŸ‘‰ And give yourself permission to pause.

Because sometimes, the best thing you can do for your life…

…is take two hours off from it. 🍿✨

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