What you’re referring to, or at least one of the variations that fits, is called optimistic nihilism. Nihilism is not a single perspective, it is simply a class of philosophies based on there being no inherent purpose or meaning to life. I, as someone who subscribes to optimistic nihilism, believe that despite there being no inherent purpose or meaning to life, I can choose my own; exactly as you describe.
What you’re referring to, or at least one of the variations that fits, is called optimistic nihilism. Nihilism is not a single perspective, it is simply a class of philosophies based on there being no inherent purpose or meaning to life. I, as someone who subscribes to optimistic nihilism, believe that despite there being no inherent purpose or meaning to life, I can choose my own; exactly as you describe.
Gaze into the abyss and think about how nice it would look if it gazed into you while you were in a nice cabin on the lake.