Back in 2019, I firmly decided that I was going to buy a van and spend a solid amount of time traveling in it. I admit that it was quite an impulsive decision and looking back, I'm astounded that it worked out at all in the time frame I had. I watched countless YouTube videos … Continue reading My Van, Walt
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Crashing Waves: A Vignette
I had been driving along the south Oregon coastline on the PCH in the midst of a massive low pressure system. The wind was strong enough to pull my van into the shoulder and then shove it back into the middle of the highway and the rain was so saturating that it not only ran … Continue reading Crashing Waves: A Vignette
Feeling Alone, Being Alone, and Finding The Distinction Between Loneliness and Solitude
These days, I comfortably do a lot on my own. I travel, hike, drive, eat, shop, and genuinely enjoy my time by myself. However, for a long while, that was not the case. It's a bit ironic since I'm introverted, but I didn't feel comfortable with the idea of doing things alone and being alone. … Continue reading Feeling Alone, Being Alone, and Finding The Distinction Between Loneliness and Solitude