Food is love, right?

I want my kitchen back. I am becoming a little too civilized, I think. I am getting spoiled by having a dry air mattress to sleep on, undisturbed by mosquitos, showers in a bathroom two or three times a week, and enough privacy that it feels like I have my own bedroom.

I have a great job in a very cool restuarant, in the most popular area of south beach. I think I will make enough to pay my bills starting now, and enough to buy a boat before too long.

I had the day off today. I did laundry, read a mystery novel I checked out from the library, and went to scout out locations for a boat. Actually the boat location was easy; just a protected spot to drop a couple hooks. I found a place where atleast one person living aboard was anchored. What I was really looking for was a place to dock a dinghy, and chain a bicycle. And I found a couple spots where inflatables had been tied, and chained, off. There was a bicycle secured near one of the spots too. Voila.

Today I thought about how to improve my diet. Not easy with no kitchen, and limited resources. See, I can cook, pretty well in fact, and cheap too. When I had a kitchen, I spent an average of $3-5 for a dinner, less than $10 per day, and I ate very good, tasty, healthy food. With no kitchen, I can eat healthy for $2, but it isn't very tasty; a cold can of tuna, another of black beans, and a banana. Hot food costs atleast $5.25. Best I've found so far is Boston Market, but it's far away, and it bugs me to spend that much. So in my twisted logic, I walk five blocks and buy subway for $9. Doesn't make much sense when I write it down. I wasn't drinking either, I just have a disconnect at the moment between my logic and my stomach. I'll work it out.

I have been living in my truck now for over three months. I have been aquiring knowledge and skills that will help me be comfortable when I finally get to liveaboard. Now I have a job that may bring enough money to buy a boat. I haven't even begun to save though, so this is going to take some patience.

I am really ready for a little stability.