rswfire announces his official dismissal from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department volunteer program via letterhead.
rswfire records a YouTube update after waking from a nap, showing off new piercings obtained in Eugene, Oregon - an eyebrow piercing and additional ear piercings (helix and lobe).
rswfire provides a morning update while preparing to leave his current location by 1:00 PM.
rswfire reflects on closing his YouTube channel after a year and a half due to disconnected audiences who didn't respect boundaries.
rswfire arrives at a campground where John, another volunteer, has already established an elaborate setup with tent, meditation space, chairs, grill, golf cart, and satellite.
rswfire travels north to Reedsport for laundry after GPS confusion at Lakeside CU.
rswfire begins Monday morning at a national recreation area campground, assessing his situation with house batteries that have been running for 3-4 days at 11.15 volts.
Sam reads aloud an email he sent to Allison Watson, engagement programs manager at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, after being dismissed from his volunteer position.
rswfire accompanies Johnny crabbing at Newport pier, expressing disgust at the birds, bird droppings, and the process of catching and killing crabs.
rswfire documents his removal from a volunteer host position at Honeyman State Park, Oregon, after nearly two months of service.
rswfire begins his second week at a campground job, making coffee before 6 AM with a damaged phone that needs wireless charging.
rswfire and Wendy attempt to reach a picturesque railroad trestle bridge but are blocked by no trespassing signs and difficult terrain including brambles.
rswfire records a transmission while walking the Wax Myrtle Trail in the Oregon Dunes, a trail he has hiked many times over the year he has lived in the area.
rswfire addresses his viewers directly, explaining his current financial crisis and upcoming transition to off-grid living in National Forest campgrounds.
rswfire documents the process of creating an Upwork freelance profile after paying for membership.
Sam records a video introduction for potential clients on Upwork.
rswfire records a transmission from Cape Blanco on New Year's Eve at 1:00 AM, describing the black moon night sky and broken lighthouse.
rswfire reveals that his employer waited until his last week to dismiss him, attempting to schedule the termination one day before his final shift.
rswfire records an early morning transmission while experiencing sleep disruption and fatigue.
rswfire documents New Year's Eve at a coastal campground, reflecting on a nighttime encounter at a day-use area where another vehicle arrived at 2 AM with a green laser pointer directed at stars.
rswfire announces a fundamental shift in how he addresses his audience, explicitly stating he will no longer speak to those present for entertainment or superficial reasons.
rswfire describes completing daily maintenance tasks including laundry, suntanning, cleaning fire pits, and paperwork.
rswfire records a morning transmission from his RV, making his bed in the alcove created by his broken slide that has been inoperative for eight months.
The speaker provides an update from a dental appointment, confirming that implants are healing well and teeth will be ready in three months.