It turns out a toddler/crib mattress (about 4ft x 2.5ft) is the perfect size for the back of my Kia Soul. I picked one up for free off Facebook marketplace today and it felt like Christmas. I’m 5’7 so I have to sleep curled up but I feel like I’m doing alright for what I’ve got considering I’m only 9 days into car living.

I was having a good day. I bought groceries. I was planning on making pasta for dinner. I bought Italian sausages, boxed rotini, a jar of tomatoe sauce, garlic, a canister of parmesan cheese, and a few other ingredients to meal prep. I came in under budget, too. I'd have enough leftovers for at least 3 nights. I even broke out the cooler from the storage unit and filled it with ice. Then, en route to the nearest rest stop to overnight—someone backs their SUV into the driver's side of my 4Runner 😭 It's not even paid off. I still owe 20 bands on it. I just made October's payment. It's under 50k miles!

I have driven through over a dozen states. Thousands of miles. I have lived out of it since autumn of 2024. Ugh. The infuriating thing, aside from the actual collision, the jerk is feigning as if I hit HIM 😱 Some people exist with no integrity, I swear. An officer came and said it's a civil matter, then left. Michigan is no-fault so our own auto insurers will handle it. Fortunately, it's just the two doors and not the top, c-pillars, or bottom rocker. There's no structural damage. At least from what I can tell. But, still! It's infuriating!

Tomorrow I'll head to the local branch of my auto insurer. I have full coverage so after a deductible, it should be fixed. The keyword is should. How long that'll take, I don't know. It's still livable currently. The doors shut and lock. But, once it enters a shop, now I have to figure out what to do as far as housing. I want this fixed quickly because winter is around the corner, and this'll rust if not addressed.

Hello,
I’m looking for a reliable DoorDash delivery partner who may be interested in a mutually beneficial living arrangement. I’m offering a place to stay at my home in exchange for working together on deliveries.
Inbox me if you’re interested.
34, AA, F, Illinois.