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The pandemic served as a catalyst for deeper reflection. Faced with a career that no longer brought joy, the speaker acknowledged the futility of staying in a field that made them miserable. This period of self-discovery led them to consider their artistic aspirations beyond film, ultimately reigniting a long-lost passion for painting and drawing.
The Leap into Van Life
After leaving their stable apartment and living temporarily with family, the idea of experiencing van life took hold. Influenced by content on platforms like YouTube about living in a van, the speaker made the leap into an unconventional lifestyle, hoping to pay off debts and rediscover their creativity while working part-time at Target.