In this video I’m officially declaring my van build “done”… even though, let’s be real, when you live in a van there’s always a list. I walk you through the final touches that made it finally feel like my home again—finishing my countertop (7mm plywood from Bunnings with self-stick vinyl floor tiles) and completing the rope trim and lights. The countertop even has a little overhang because Bunnings has a minimum cut size, and honestly, it ended up being a happy accident because it gives me extra space. But this video isn’t just about the build. It’s also about what happened in my body and mind once those last jobs were done. I woke up the next day with this deep sense of calm I hadn’t felt in months, and I leaned into it for three full days—no pushing through, just listening to what I needed. I also share a big lesson about planning ahead after my old van literally dropped a wheel, and why I’m now planning to sell this van in about six years (including a $40,000 savings goal and choosing a better season/location next time). And finally, it’s a new start: getting back out into quiet bush spots with Abby, reconnecting to nature, and restarting my art practice now that I’ve got a proper desk in my tiny mobile art studio.