How Road Tripping in a 1969 VW Bus Made Me a Better Filmmaker

“Luna” is my 1969 VW bus. She was a well-thought-out, long-time purchase. A transformative place that serves as a traveling home, an office workspace, a holiday destination, and right now at this very minute, my own coffee shop! Luna gives me so much love and joy that I dare not take her for granted. I make sure to give thanks for all that she does.

I stroke her steering wheel as I turn the corners, thanking her aloud for continually driving so well. I thank her for starting each key turn, even telling her she’s a good girl. I promise I’m not crazy! But Luna is truly more than just a vehicle to get me from point A to B as many others view their cars. She provides me emotional support with the comforting feel she brings. Maybe it is just the comfort that a vintage car brings, or the rich history within a VW bus that makes my time with her more enjoyable, but whatever the reason, I am grateful.

Remembering the Simple Things in Life

This may sound ironic because of how old-fashioned Luna is, but she truly brings such simplicity to my life. Inside the walls, I have a gear shifter with only four gears, wind-down windows, and a CD player. I have no air-conditioning! Because I have no phone charger or portal, I am unable to connect my phone and make phone calls while I…