Welcome to the shit show.
Welcome to my piece of the internet. I am not a fan of social media, so this is where I’ve chosen to commemorate my story through personal diary entries.
A Rainy Day at Evergreen
This little adventure actually happened back in October, but I decided to hold off on sharing it. Evergreen’s beach trails quickly became one of my regular spots, and as much as I love documenting my journey in real time, I’m a bit cautious about letting anyone know my go-to places while I’m still in the…
Finding Light in the Rain
Dear Readers, It’s been a while since I’ve written here, and I’ve missed this space—our little corner where I can share my thoughts and stories with all of you. Life, as it often does, has pulled me in a few different directions lately, and I’ll admit, I’ve let myself get caught up in its current.…
Ode to Portugal Red, My Thrifty Companion
Oh, Portugal Red, elixir of $5 dreams,You carry me beyond life’s everyday schemes.In each sip, a whisper of roots unfurls,A taste of Europe, my soon-to-be world. Your bright, happy label—a yellow bird sings,Surrounded by flowers and vibrant things.It beckons escape, to lands I adore,Where I’d trade these wheels for a cottage on shore. Drinkable? Yes.…
The Day I Lost My Last Fuck
Dear Saintly Patience Gods (Wherever the Hell You Are), Today, I officially ran out of patience, tolerance, and any remaining shreds of compassion for a certain inmate who makes every single shift feel like I’m starring in a poorly scripted sitcom. There’s this one inmate—let’s call him “Mr. Annoying” for the sake of keeping it…
Falling for the Older Guy
Dear Rom-Com Scriptwriters of My Life, Well, here’s a plot twist I didn’t see coming: me, Miss Fiercely Independent, getting involved with someone I met through a random Hipcamp stay. I was expecting a quiet place to park my van, maybe a few peaceful nights by a campfire, and instead, I met someone—a tall, sarcastic,…
Where’s the Reset Button?
Dear Universe-Do-Over Gods, So, here we are—moldy van, homesick heart, and all. If there’s a button to reset this whole adventure, I’d love to press it right about now. This week had all the greatest hits: condescending coworkers, late-night calls to providers over non-emergencies, and more unsolicited advice from people who have zero clue about…
Finding Humanity in a Hardened Place
Dear Gallows Humor Gods, It’s been three months since I met Sarah, and thinking back, I realize just how much she shaped my early days here. She showed up in that whirlwind of a first week when everything felt foreign and I was still wondering if I’d made a mistake. Turns out, Sarah’s more than…
Feline Netflix and Sunbeams
Dear Van Life Skeptics and Feline Enthusiasts, Today’s topic: Van Life with a Cat. Now, before you start picturing litter boxes tipping over on winding mountain roads, let me introduce you to my co-pilot, Watson. She’s got her paws firmly planted in this lifestyle, and I’ve never seen her more entertained, more content, or more…
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Nomadic Nurse Diaries 