The Pros And Cons Of Long-Term Van Living
Last week I wrote about ten things I’ve learned since moving into a van. In reviewing the list there were just two items specifically related to the day-to-day practicalities of living in a van.
Last week I wrote about ten things I’ve learned since moving into a van. In reviewing the list there were just two items specifically related to the day-to-day practicalities of living in a van.
We’ve been living on the road and in our Chevy since July 2017. It has been an interesting journey, equally adventurous and tedious. The trail miles have been invigorating and rejuvenating.
Tim Wu wrote about The Tyranny of Convenience last week in the New York Times. Too much convenience can make us less resilient to the trials which often present themselves.
This week marks seven months living in the van, five of those months traveling through Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
According to Charles Duhigg, routine is one of three steps to building lasting habits. There is a cue (or trigger), then the routine, then a reward.
I was preparing an alternative piece for this week. You were going to be reading yet another essay documenting my own progressive journey toward living — better.
The quest of living bravely must be taken without judgment nor hypercritical eye.
Another year is upon us. This offers an excuse, not that I need one, to reflect upon what I have accomplished over the last year and what I hope to accomplish over the coming year.
The first rule of depression is we don’t talk about depression. The second rule of depression is we don’t talk about depression. I’m a rule follower. I don’t make waves. I internalize my feelings — but only after denying them. I go to my cave. I distract myself. I self judge. I don’t ask for help….