Bus Life is Ending (doing some stuff I’m not ready for)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- I am calling an official ending to bus life. stick around if you’d like to see my next (bigger, scarier) move - one that i am as ill prepared for as i was for the bus 2.5 years ago .
Yoshino's Black Friday Deals are live now, running from Nov. 10 - Nov. 30. Save up to a whopping $1200! Discover the deals at yoshinopower.c...
#Yoshinopower #YoshinoB330 #Yoshinosolidstate
Bus for sale: SOLD!
Watch next: Bus Life in Moab • Bus Life in Moab (a da...
Business inquiries: emmabuildsbirbie@influint.co
Personal messages: birbiebus@gmail.com
Instagram: / thebirbiebus
The links above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
music: www.epidemicso...
Personal Development is why we are here. You go girl, you doing you is why we watch.
I can live without the bus, I just don’t want to lose the lady that built her. Keep those videos coming, and whatever endeavor you chose, there is no doubt you will succeed.
Emma just remember your "embarrassing " fails as you put is our entertainment. And we've ALL been there! Your fun to water and your personality is perfect. I'll miss the episodes.
I think when people say don't sell the bus, I think they really mean, don't stop posting videos on TH-cam. I love your videos, if its working on a bus, taking the monkey down a bumpy road or your next chapter in your life. I hope you bring us along and look forward to the next video. Do what makes you happy, and I'm excited for the next chapter.
Hi from Vancouver BC 🇨🇦
I'm 12days late commenting so likely no one will read this but No worries.
I followed your bus journey and you clearly have learned alot and experienced personal growth in the process. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Now its time for a new adventure.
I wish you all the best.
On a small side note:
I appreciate that you care enough about the environment to pick up that crushed can/trash that someone dumped. I'm not suprised by your display of good character.
While it’s sad to see Birbie go, I’m excited to see your new project. I think my favorite thing is just seeing what new shenanigans you get into.
Also what’s the next project?
Building Birbie has built your confidence - you set yourself a challenge and you achieved it. So what if you made mistakes, scared the c**p out of yourself, embarrassed yourself and spent way too much money; those things are what life is about. Best wishes for your next venture and I hope you take us along.🥰🥰
💙💙💙
You can always be proud of completing (and thoroughly documenting) such an impressive project as "Birbie the Bus." You did the bus-thing, and now... further unexpected thrills to come!
Nothing wrong with new ideas and goals. I believe that whatever you set out to do,you’ll see it to the end, what ever it takes because that’s who you are 😀
I think the people who get upset about you ending your bus life are just living through you and your adventures. If they had any adventures of their own, they would be excited to see what's next. I love the fact that you put everything you had into this bus for a while and are now moving on to something else. I'm currently sitting in my RV at a bike race watching this video and just excited to see where you go next!
I can definitely say this has been a learning experience and you have gained a world of skills you wouldn't otherwise have right now. Go learn more cool stuff 🙂 Also, thanks for taking the time and effort to document your journey, it has been a blast to watch.
Can't argue with the knowledge and more importantly CONFIDENCE you gained in learning adapting and overcoming all the challenges...You're realizing you're more than just a talker...you're a walker...
Nothing wrong with moving on to something else, I've enjoyed everything about your bus life, I can't wait to see what's next, way 2 go Emma ! ❤
We watch your videos because of who you are! not because you are in a bus. Continue with your life adventure!
I’ve seen you acquire and build the bus. I’m extremely proud of you. Looking forward to your next endeavor. Be strengthened and encouraged.
Your young, awesome, you tried something out of your comfort zone. Many of us old people can't say the same.
You will never regret a decision you make by yourself. Life is a series of decision. If you don't make them you will never learn. Go girl, the world is your to explore.
You're a capable girl who dives in and sweats it to get it done. I admire your tenacity.
Love your adventures. Keep the videos coming, Emma ❤❤❤❤
I wish I could buy her!!!!!
I would feel comfortable knowing I watched her being built!!! You made a fabulous home on wheels 👍🏻
BLESSED
As someone that has also owned, started to renovate, and sold a bus... I understand how difficult all of it was. I also see the way it took off on social media, especially during the pandemic and how most have entirely moved away from bus/van life and onto flipping/redoing a home or plot of land.
I can't or won't say I'm disappointed, because you need to do whatever you need/want to do... but I am kinda sad to see how many people back out after they gain an audience based on bus/van/reno life.
Wish you the best of luck on your next endeavor!
Thank you!! I guess I just don't really see it that way - I wanted to try something new with the bus build and happened to gain an audience while I did that. It never came from a burning passion for living on the road or tiny living, which I know is a huge motivating factor for a lot of people who do build out vehicles. I feel that I've gotten what I can get from the bus and I'm ready to try the next new thing. If that loses me the audience the bus build gained me, I think that's fair and can honestly say I'm okay with it :)
@@EmmaBuildsBirbie You have the best attitude about it. & honestly... we can all have the opinions we want, but what you do moving forward has got to be right for you! Plus, how can we know if something works or doesn't work unless we dive in a give it a shot?! Glad you've learned a lot from the bus, I know I did in my situation - cheers to the next season of life!
Emma, from the very very beginning of your build... I've always wondered why are you building this big ol bus just for you alone to travel in ...busses are not an easy vehicles to just drive around in ...long story short....glad your downsizing...
It'll be less stressful on you ..and that's what is important 🙏❤️
GOOD for you. You have done a great job with her... but its time to move on.
thank you 💙
I've been here from pretty much the beginning and have loved watching you build the bus and build your confidence. I'm sad that you're selling the bus but you have to do what you need, not what we want. I hope you keep this channel going and let us watch you grow in your next project.
Go with your gut young lady. If it feels right then it probably is the right choice. If you decide to get rid of your bus I’d be real interested in it. I recently got my 100% disability rating from the V.A. (prostate cancer) & decided it’s time to quit driving the big rig (turning 72 in a few days) and I’m looking for a chance to travel just for me. Good luck on your new life route.
Emma just remember your "embarrassing " fails as you put is our entertainment. And we've ALL been there! Your fun to watch and your personality is perfect. I'll miss the episodes.
Good lucky on any and all future ventures
Emma you can say "being there done that" move it along why do people get attached to things clutch, cradle, cling, cherish. Respect that fact you get the use of of something that was fun, brought happiness to you and others also enjoyed it, you had your fill time to unload it and onto bigger and better things. Well can't wait to see what adventures you have planned Birbie will me missed but in our thoughts... Thanks for sharing.
I think you did you did a great job tackling the bus conversion/living-in-it challenge. I had a good time following along and never thought of any moment as embarrassing. As a matter of fact, your human moments were a great break and so much more real than other bus-life vlogs. From an outsider looking in, I think you should be proud of your accomplishment. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next. That is...if you'll still give us the privilege of watching your journey. Onward and upward!
I am proud of myself despite everything! Thank You :) and I plan to stay on TH-cam for the time being
I glad you doing what works for you. But I'm so proud of you, you have come a long way. I loved everything you did and you.
We like your new wheels🎉. You got to be happy doing what you do. We watch this channel because we like you, so, carry on😊❤! Be safe🎉🎉
My initial response to this was sadness, then you reminded me you’re on a new season of life. And that made me happy for you because you’re an adventurer and the adventure goes on. The second response I had was I want that bus.!! It is the coolest pass my favorite color. However, I’m 71 years old and I can’t imagine mean maneuvering a bus that big around the United States doing the things that I want to do. But let’s just say somebody younger might take on the project of driving the bus!
I just hope you will continue to bring us along with you
I am sorry but I believe your loyalty viewers who have followed along from the beginning and made it possible for you to do this in the first place definitely deserve more of an explanation.
agree to disagree, then
I would have been interested in the bus 20 years ago, but my camping days are winding down at 77, but I will keep and use the camper in the spring and fall as long as I can still walk.
It's your life to live, not anyone else. Reality is, based on watching other channels, is that if you depend on TH-cam for income, you will have to do something that interests others, if not, then it doesn't matter in the least what you do if it pleases you....
Look at who you are now compared to who you were 2.5 years ago..... you ARE the same person, but then now you are a better, much better version of yourself! The same can be said after your month in Portugal. I am retired and yet I admire you. I have built my van out and wonder sometimes if I should sell her. I have the boat that I wanted for years and yet now I am wrestling with selling that too. STUFF DOES NOT EQUAL HAPPINESS... I have owned everything I have wanted to own in my life and no longer own most of it. What matters to me is my wife of almost 50 years and my two very cool adult children. It doesn't matter what is next, just enjoy it while you are in the midst of it. I am so proud of you for being so bold and courageous!! You have taught me much and I really do appreciate you. I hope not to lose you in the transition. Thank you Emma.
I started watching you from the last video you did and then watched in order from the beginning to now. You just like to build things, and when they are done you are bored with them. I have built 63 guitars and when I am done with them I barely play them before I begin building another.
Emma, I love your sense of humor, and the way you make your videos. If you decide to share your future adventures, I'd be ecstatic to follow along. Life is one adventure after another. Thank you!
thank you!!
life goes on and adventures abound! You go girl and we will watch.
Onward and upward! I'm looking forward to seeing your future endeavors, Emma!
Hi Emma, …well, I have read every comment so far on this just released video about putting up Birbie for sale. I just wanted to give you my 100% support and a little perspective from my point of view, just about ready to celebrate my 62nd birthday on November 3rd. I am still adjusting to a major life change as I had to stop working due to lower back, hip and knee pain/degenerative issues. I have considerable mobility issues, have to ride the electric cart at WalMart etc. I have now been approved for full Social Security disability.
I wish I had the opportunity to make life choices as you have at this time in your life. You are such a brave person to have done something so remarkable and out of your comfort zone such as buying and then converting this old bus into Birbie, your traveling companion! Even better for our sake, you bravely decided to allow all of us armchair experts to come along for the adventure. I have thoroughly enjoyed both your successes and failures, mostly laughing along at both. So many people, especially at your age, give in to fear and self doubt and are not willing to risk anything to experience the adventure, much less the exhilaration if you happen to accomplish your goals! If not, even thru failure much is learned.
Just imagine, when your reach the stage I am now living life at, if you had not just learned (while you were still a young adult), how resilient you are even when you wanted to give up. Instead, you kept at the problem and even if the answer was not the way someone else would have resolved it, still overcame and moved forward! You will learn, young or old, we all will have some regrets but certainly yours will not include quitting at the 1st or even the 20th sign of trouble on the Birbie adventure.
I do hope the negative comments some post does not overpower the overwhelming majority of your followers who truly enjoyed the adventure because of you, Birbie is awesome but you are the reason we stayed watching every week. I do hope you continue on with your channel, it has been my privilege to join you every week. I will continue to enjoy your wonderful perspective on life and your adventures as you see fit!
Best of luck on your sale of Birbie, she will serve the next owner well.
Michael 🤗😁
this is so nice, thank you for taking the time to write this! 💙
You're doing the right thing. The best parts of my life has been when I took a chance on something. Just do it! You more often regret the things that you DID NOT do than the things you DID.
Good luck with your next adventure!!
I am looking forward to your next adventure. The experience you (we) have gained in building Birbie is not learned in any textbook. Your courage and proven abilities will stand you in good stead in whatever you are up to. I have said before, and I know that following your projects is upbuilding and inspiring to many. Keep going, keep sharing, enjoy whatever you are doing. I am sure you will succeed. All the best.🙂
thank you so much :)
My dear it doesn't matter what people think. You are your own person and you do what makes you happy. Don't get me wrong imma gonna miss you and the bus life but just promise me that you'll take us with you on your other journeys God Bless you and good luck with your future endeavors. 🙂
some of us like your personality and content. i look forward to seeing what you do next. its your life and your dream. who cares what the people that don't support you have to say?
Who didn't already know this was coming...it was obvious that this wasn't truly into bus life during the build. Glad you're following your heart and doing what's best for you.
Hey Emma! My partner and I live close by you in the Farr West/North Ogden area. We have been following you since day one on your bus journey, because we were starting our 40-foot bus build right at the same time! I relate with you immensely on all the struggles and feeling like an amateur during the build, yet it always made me giggle because even though we don't know each other, I felt that we were in this together and not alone. 2 and a half years later we are deciding to sell the bus too after only traveling in it fully this summer. So, I feel you on a soulful level of how the bus life journey is, especially on the note of who's going to want to buy a bus from someone who had no idea what they were doing lol. Our journey has been very similar to yours and I thought you would find comfort in knowing a neighbor is going through the same thing, as it has for me watching your videos. Let's sell these buses lady! I'm excited for you and for what the future has in store for you. I'll be cheering you on always!
so glad to hear this! let's get it done 💙💪
First came for the bus build, stayed for the builder. I'll be happy to follow your new videos
While we all love your bus; it’s YOU that we adore! Can’t wait to see what’s in-store next!! Also : Fav memory… your Canadian border entrance❣️( still chuckling over that). 🥰
hoping the next one goes smoother 😅
I'd be suprised if you had a hard time selling the bus. These videos are about as good as a buyer could ever hope for in terms of service receipts. They know EXACTLY what they are getting which makes it a lot easier as a buyer to say "yep, I want that".
True but not for that price. She self admits admirably so that she is no professional carpenter, plumber, etc but don't you love her independent innocent soul?
Somebody will pay that price for the bus just because Emma built it.
@@msehruz7489 agree. I love emma but that price is legitimately insane.
I am happy that you are excited about your new endeavor and look forward to future videos. But it is a little sad that you will be selling Birbie. I built a custom van when I was younger and like you learned many things, there were no books or videos about that back then. I sold the van and when I look back at some pictures, there is very much a feeling of sadness and regret. I wish you all the best in what ever you chose to do. Take care Emma.
Life isn’t meant to be static; there will always be changes. Enjoy the next phase to the fullest!
I think you have done a great job with your bus. I’m sure you’re next project will be just as good. The only thing, I hope you keep that motorbike hehe✌️✌️
Cant remember where it came from, but a quote i really like is 'Repeating the same year 75ish times is not living!'
Change and challenge is good for you, with you all the way : )
I enjoyed watching you build that bus, wish you could come here and help me finish mine.
I thought the bus was too big when you bought it. A smaller schoolie build and you would have never thought about selling it
You know what I think you should make a removable camper put on that then if you want to use the truck you can use the truck or you can go camping
Congrats on moving on your next thing. Watching the bus build was fun, and you did a great job. I hope you keep the Honda Monkey!
oh I definitely will. thank you!
Girl! How exciting! Can’t wait to see your new build. Congratulations
You do you !!! I’ve watched from the beginning and the amount of growth you’ve had is absolutely amazing. You can do anything you want now.
New chapter, same book.❤
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching you build the bus and have your adventures! (And I’ve learned a few things watching your videos..lol). Thank you and looking forward to your next adventure! Changing direction is not failing or quitting, it’s growth and development! Go for it!
You should of pulled a Trevor Jacob and jumped from Birbie coming down the Rocky Mountains
Life's about changes. Best wishes on your next chapter.
Congratulations on your new chapter and journey. Thank you for sharing, we will be here to watch all the new explotes. Keep the Monkey please. You did a wonderful job building the bus and worked through any issues. Everyone stay safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
thank you!
Bravo, this has been been amazing to watch and we wish you every success in the future, wherever it takes you! 🙌
I don't doubt your ability to do anything Emma. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to the new project.
I would always agree that you should do what makes you happy. If selling the bus makes you happy, do it! What I wonder is that if all the bus lifers who are quitting bus life still plan on TH-cam to make their money. Some people subscribed because they wanted bus life content and there will be some who leave when there is no longer bus life content. Hopefully, it works out for everyone, I just hope content creators realize that bus life is a strong niche and when it's gone, it's gone. Best wishes to you, Emma!
I figure I’ll stop doing TH-cam some time for some reason and if the time is now and the reason is my selling the bus and losing my audience, that’s as good an outcome as any 🤷♀️ thank you!!
Makes sense! I wish you the best!!
Congrats on striking out on another new adventure, I also want to say I hope you get what you want for the bus!
This is so relatable. I'm building a bus house to live in bc house prices are ridiculous, but I'm mostly planning on keeping it put. The process has been completely overwhelming at times, but I've grown so much in just a few months. Planning on building a house in a couple years too.
It’s a bus you will still have the fond memories that you have building the bus and travelling to Vancouver that’s were I live I enjoyed that chapter with Canada customs and Emergration that was so you I have a daughter your age
You can do what you want. Hope you take us along on your next adventure👍
Congrats on your decision! I’m sure what you do next will grow you more and more, can’t wait to see what it is and the best of luck!
I have been watching your chanel since day one, it is amazing how you have grown up and the self confidence that you have gained. Congratulations 🎉
Good for you in trying it out and realizing when it’s time to move on. I rebuilt my jeep and it was my first time doing anything like that and while a lot of it sucked and was anxiety inducing it was one of the most growing and rewarding challenges! All the best to your next project 🙂
Life is short...Experience as much as you can with the time you have, because before you know it you will be old and unable to live such experiences. You are on the right track...no regrets.
I so want this bus...its so lovely
A lot of people are behind you on your next adventure as we were on the bus. Looking forward to the next and know you’ll have as much trepidation and excitement too.
Best, Jim
thanks Jim!
You did a great job building your bus for the first time and learning how to use power tools. It’s been fun watching your adventures with the bus. You keep moving forward and doing you!! Best of luck in your next adventure.
It has been a ton of fun watching you make your way through the process of building and living in the bus. I am sure your new adventure will be challenging and filled with moments of doubt, but I look forward to seeing you successfully navigate those challenges. Best to you and good luck in getting the bus sold.
Fuq Yeah! On to next! Like seriously, who amongst us here in the bowels of the comment section can say we'd even have the fortitude to have even stuck through the whole build? That was invaluable life experience that will actually translate into every future endeavor. Looking forward to the next milestone marker homeslice.
Good morning you are doing what you want to do and I have seen many people do it built and drive it for a little while and say it’s not a good fit for them and try something different. You tried it it wasn’t the right fit for you. You only live once enjoy it keep on exploring until you find what you want. ❤❤ I love your channel. I will continue to watch you onto your next journey. 😊
One thing I see is people don’t understand you just want to try something different and you never said that this was going to be a forever thing and anybody that is sticking to exactly what they did when they started their journey. I’m pretty sure it’s changed at some point.
Life is a journey! We make many transitions in our lives, and it is how we handle those transitions that bring meaning and value, richness, and depth to our lives. Good luck and God's blessings on the next leg of your journey.
While its kind of sad you wont be doing more travels in the bus, it was great following your build journey from the start, the travels in and out of the bus and looking forward to whatever adventures come in this next chapter! Have a great week!
Cheers from London 👍
Emma I am very excited to see the next chapter. My thoughts, which have no value here, are it is YOUR life and again I can't wait to see what happens next.
Thanks for the content. Good luck with your next mission. I appreciate your sense of humor and descriptions of the day-to-day things you get yourself involved in. Hopefully, you can take us on the next journey!
thank you! I plan to :)
Emma whatever is your next chapter, it will be great, if you need any help in your next adventure reach out, Thanks for taking us along with you.
On to the next chapter! I'm sticking with you.
Emma you've got to do what's right for you. You took the time to buy your bus take it completely apart as a school bus and you turned it into a rolling home for yourself and the bus looks and it's totally cool looking as one of your viewers I'm here to tell you you've done a great job with the bus build. But if you feel it's time to move on and try something new then go for it. Just please keep making your Videos I for one really enjoy watching your adventures. Oh you sale the bus but keep the motorcycle the bus is good but I really like your little motorcycle. Nice truck as well. 👍👍👍 Hope to see more of your videos soon.
Oo, I really hope you get to sell it soon! It will be worth it and you won't regret it.
Listen, I have watched you since the beginning. You have entertained me from the start! Yeah, I will miss the bus but I will be looking forward to see your next journey in life. Just keep being you Emma! 😁👍
When I see you smile, it's so contagious 😁😆😄😉😏 Keep smiling, it looks good on you! Can't wait to see what you do! 👋🫤😟😁
Good luck in your next adventure. I so enjoyed your bravery in building a bus and traveling. Thank you for sharing.❤ ❤❤
It is important to do what is right for you regardless of what other people say. You are an amazing and courageous person.
Congratulations on your next chapter. A bus build certainly gives you some perspective 😅 on life. Thank you for your honesty though out the process 🙏🏼
Thank You Emma❤ I love happy endings!! Many blessings to you!
Emma, you are daring and adventurous. Whatever you decide to do next, will be the right decision for you. Follow your heart, live your life on your terms and dance in the sunlight and moonlight. ❤❤❤
😊💙
It was a great life's experience for you and well worth it all. You'll see, down the road, how it's prepared you for unrelated ventures to make you a better person !!!
Emma live that life and not for others, you are a beautiful and smart girl no matter what you do it will probably be right for you, hope and hear more from you soon good luck with whatever you are thinking of. ❤❤
looks like a nice ride emma. waaay to own your life girl! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼i am stoked for you! you know yourself better than anyone else on this entire planet. you know what ye want and don't want and what ye need. which is radically cool! especially at your age! have fun and enjoy your journey. fyi: you're the 2nd youtuber i have seen this last week sharing the yoshino portable battery. what i have researched and learned it all sounds like a good and solid battery. and yeah! it absolutely looks great too. well... you have had quite a ride with birbie emma. thanks for sharing it all with all of us in youtube land. continued travel mercies and blessings.🕊
Life is a journey. Enjoy it!
I personally wouldn’t get rid of the bus, but this is your life young lady so you live it how you see fit! Thank you! You for letting us follow you on some of your adventures and I hope you keep posting. If I had the money, I’d buy Birbie in a heartbeat. LOL it would save me the pain of building my own. Lol. Good luck to you whatever it is you chose to do! ❤ Blessings and be safe.
Truthfully.. I was just here for Birbie. Have a great life. 😊