Mike reflects on his challenging three-year "sabbatical," particularly specific instances in which he has relied on others for financial and emotional support while being unhoused. He emphasizes the profound power of expressing gratitude and saying "thank you" to others - to validate their efforts, impact, and time. Looking back, he takes stock in the everlasting legacy of some of his campus activities and accomplishments, cherishing in particular how some of his original concepts and initiatives have withstood the test of time and have lived on through others who shared his sense of purpose, potential, and impact, carrying the torch forward even now. He acknowledges the "elephant in the room" — the unsustainable cycle of begging for money — and resolves to focus on securing applicable grants, as well as securing his own personal finances - instead of continuing to rely on personal donations from friends who might also be facing scarcity and financial woes of their own.