The Life that’s waiting for me.

For a long time, saving up was not one of my strong points. When I was in a relationship, my girlfriend was saving up a lot, but I was scared to face the reality of my own future. I convinced myself that things would just come my way. However, when the relationship ended, I was hit with the reality that I had nothing saved up. That was my wake-up call. If I wanted to go on this journey by September, I had to start saving now.

So, I began working harder than ever before. I’ve never worked such long hours in my life. It’s not easy because I know myself well and I get exhausted quickly. But for the next eight months, I’m pushing through. I’m saving every penny I can, with the goal of buying a second-hand van, ideally an Iveco Daily. It’s sturdy, reliable, and perfect for rough terrain. Along with the van, I’ll have enough to fund the conversion and buy my dream dog: an Australian Shepherd. I love teaching dogs new things, so that’s going to be an amazing adventure on its own.

As I work toward my goal, I’m also planning to buy a guitar and a few other things to keep me company on the road. For now, I’m focusing on saving, building my online following, and working hard in my spare time to make POV videos that hopefully get noticed.

Adapting to this new lifestyle has been a challenge. I’ve started showering less, making my own bread, eating more vegetables and fruit, and cleaning up right after I use something. These small changes are just the beginning, and they’re helping me feel more grounded and prepared for what’s to come.

Lately, I’ve been toying with the idea of moving back in with my mom. It would save me around €3000 over the next eight months, which would be huge. I’m still not totally sure of it, but I know it would help me reach my goals faster.

I’ve always struggled with fitting into the system. School was never easy for me, and I’ve never felt like I belonged in that kind of structure. Everyone around me knows I’m not a “system kid,” and I’m proud of that. It pushes me even more to break free. Luckily, I have a pretty good job now, with a lot of flexibility and a great team leader. I’m happy with the hours I’m putting in, even if the work itself isn’t my dream.

In 2025, my plan is to immerse myself in nature more often. I want to keep practicing my photography, making mistakes, and learning from them. I know I’ll fail a lot, but that’s part of the process. I’m open to new experiences and ready to embrace what comes my way.

I do feel a bit scared about making friends. I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to maintain connections with people, especially with my plans to travel later in the year. A few friends here and there would be nice, but getting too close might complicate things in the long run.

Ultimately, my goal for traveling isn’t just about freedom. It’s about telling stories, real stories about the bad things happening in the world that many people know about but don’t take action on. I want to become one of the most well known, young storyteller photographers, and through my work, make a difference.

But that’s a bigger story for another time. For now, 2025 is all about improving my mental and physical health, reducing stress, working hard to achieve my goals, creating loads of YouTube videos, growing my following, and, most importantly, making my dreams come true.