"I kept just a few precious memories, like undeveloped disposable cameras, and my clothes in boxes tucked away at my parents' house. I had quit my job, and in just a few short hours I would be taking the biggest leap of my life: heading to an RV dealership with a $75,000 cashier's check to purchase a converted cargo van so that I could live in it full-time."
"Before I moved into my van, I did get rid of most of my earthly possessions. But what I didn't realize was that preparing to live in a van isn't just about getting rid of stuff. There's a mental shift, and most of it doesn't happen before you actually move in. I knew what I was up against: showers limited to once a week, losing the convenience of in-home laundry, and crawling into bed and accepting the grains of dirt in my sheets."
Almost all possessions were sold or donated, leaving only a few keepsakes and clothes stored at parents' house. A converted cargo van was purchased with a $75,000 cashier's check to enable full-time living on the road. The decision followed quitting a job and a desire for freedom and escape from corporate stability. Preparing involved purging belongings, but the greater adjustment was mental and experiential after moving in. Daily life required adapting to limited showers, no in-home laundry, and dusty bedding. Practical challenges included finding and securing parking, yielding spots, moving at odd hours, and managing water and propane logistics while tending to a cat.
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