About Devan

Home is a 2013 Chevy Express van named Zō.  It's the happiest home I've ever owned. :-)

Throughout my adult life, with few exceptions, I found myself moving every 12-18 months.  I was forever on a quest to find where I belonged, hoping it would ease the restlessness that never seemed to subside.   

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A series of serendipitous events, originating in December 2014, would completely change my perspective on how I wanted to live.  

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Following two and a half years of planning and preparation, I moved into my van in June 2017 and began to 'ramble'.  

~**For those who know me best, ramble is an apt description.  In all the ways noted in the above image.**~

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This isn't your typical "Instagram #VanLife"  

You won't see gratuitous selfies, image after image of remote camping, or details of exotic locations.  I am still working full-time (albeit remotely), so I am most often found dwelling in various urban areas.  Not quite as glamorous, but neither am I.

In addition to my 9-5 job, I am working to attract more clients through my freelance writing and virtual assistant work.  I'm hopeful this will buy me more freedom over time.  

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Until that beloved freedom materializes, what you'll see here is a realistic account of how a middle-aged woman navigates urban van life while working full-time.  That typically consists of 80% city and 20% nature - for now.  

Take some time to explore the blog, read something interesting, or just browse the pictures.  :-)  You are welcome here in any capacity you like.  I hope you'll hang out with me for a while.  

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"Nevertheless, she persisted."

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