The road trip of the maps was one of my favorite to experience and to go places ive never been able to see and feel. You’re video’s brings the content very well and cant wait to see what lies ahead of this channel. Have a great road trip, best of luck with you too and also stay safe
I found your channel a week ago and started watching a couple of videos. You’re by far one of the most creative filmmakers out there! The way you tell a story makes me realize I have a lot to learn haha amazing job!
I learned the hard way, basically waste years of my life waiting for the right moment and now here I am making a change little by little. Recognizing that nothing in life is perfect and to find joy in the imperfections it's what makes life unique.
i love the color palette of this channel This is such a unique channel Watching this channel is just so mesmerizing And don't get me started that how aesthetic and nostalgic these videos are .
Borderless is a work of art. Your dedication, quality of your video, script, each frame thought out, and the music is so well made that I would consider this a short coming of age film. I remember the first video I clicked on your TH-cam was to stop consuming caffeine. Since then to now, it amazes me how much you have improved. I can't wait to see you grow even more, you're journey is Borderless
Did anyone else just start to cry when you realized that you don’t have memories like this. Im starting high school next week and I feel lost and I just want to say this made me want to reach out for help with my anxiety and you are such an amazing person thank you :)
@@pewpcake4816 true. I live in Brazil and where I live don't have this type of place... Here is so depressing and my wish is get out of here and live in somewhere more cool like in this video 😿 I'm turning 18 years old and I learned to live now
Nooo, you’re only in high school! Trust me, you’ll be a different person having gone through and achieved so much, and you’ll be ready to tackle adulthood by the end of your Senior year! It’s easier said than done, but you can always make the best out of what you have right now!
Your videos make me feel an emotion I can't describe. Reminiscence for something that never happened maybe? It wouldn't make sense when put into words, but the sweetness I feel from these videos are unmatched. They have such a genuine quality. This is what TH-cam should be about, documenting moments in life and testimonials to people you love. Seeing that you posted today made me smile. I am so glad I found your channel a while back, and watching this feels like catching up with an old friend. Can't wait for the next one
I think it may has something to do with her vibes. Her videos remind me of the stereotypical american-teenage-years settings, which were at the epicentre of my youth, as I grew up with american teenage movies (and games ex. life is strange). Those movies were all about freedom, love, ingenuity, growing up in a bubble and discovering new emotions. The reminiscence for something that never happened may be connected with the nostalgia for times that didn't actually exist anywhere except in your mind. And they are distant, non-tangible. Her music choice/videography helps with that. At least, that's me. I wonder where are you from.
felt these same feelings and emotions not too long ago. but something i try to remember is that just because i’m an adult and i’ve moved away from my childhood, doesn’t mean i have to stop having fun or playing like a child. I try to continue to do the things I love and feel like a kid as often as i can. we don’t have to grow up or get boring. life can always be fun. :)
Big factz I think we all felt this way when we graduated high school and college..I miss those days a lot but made new memories that I have cherished in my 20s..
For me it's my forced isolation from my toxic and emotionally abusive mother. I never experienced what "hanging out" with friends felt like and actually "having fun". I'm always fearful and full of anxiety because of the toxicity all my life and because of that, I am socially awkward and don't know how to talk to people. People say that adult years are trash but for me now, and in my case, it's one of my brightest hopes
Depression is rough, no denying that, but sometimes jumping in your car and driving somewhere new makes you forget it about it momentarily, and those memories you create give you moments to look back on when the days get rough.. I’ve only ‘lived on the road’ for weeks at a time. Not in a van, but in whatever car I had at the time (Corolla/Prius/etc). Those trips were definitely worth it for me. I think if every person experienced life on the road, the world would be a better place. Hope you take the jump into vanlife one day :)
I just wanna say thank u to all u guys in this comment section I live in iran and well the ayatollahs are not easy to live with :)))) Especially if you are a woman and i've been having struggling with depression since my early teen years so i really understand what u mean. It made me hopeful ❤❤ I hope life gets better for u
hey natalie! im 13 years old and i just wanted to tell you that watching you live out your dream is so beautiful. It motivates me to pursue things i’ve always wanted to do! the way u show the world how you are living your life almost feels like a movie and it makes me emotional (that sounds corny ik lol but its true) i hope this new chapter brings you lots of happiness and you learn a lot about yourself and the world as u travel, and i hope u stay safe!! ❤️
Honestly, sometimes its incredibly painful to watch these. But Its still worth it cause it's the best way for me to remind myself there is definitely more to life than I've always led myself to believe.
3:03 - 3:23 I had this exact same feeling the other day. I am four days away from finishing college and it crept up on me. I was sitting in my last lecture when I noticed that it was my last lecture as an undergraduate. Despite knowing that we don't have endless days we often treat life as such. I only notice "my last days" when they're happening, which I guess is still better than not noticing. During the last week I had my last time in the library, my last walk home from college, and I am about to submit my final assignment. It's a weird feeling. I'll probably move out soon so there are more “lasts” coming up and many that I’ve already had without realising. Of course I can do these things again in the future but as you've said it'll be different. Quote on the right moment: “If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin.” - Ivan Turgenev Regarding your recent tweet: I think it's the best thing you've made
I hate lasts, like the last time you’ll hug someone you love and you didn’t even know it because now they’re gone, last time you played a childhood game and never realised it would be the last time, all the best bro
@@BbkEddy16 Realising something was a "last" in retrospect is especially tough. I wonder if it would be more desirable to be fully aware that anything you're doing could be the last time you're doing it?
deadass cryin my eyes out, the ways you produced this video + the talk about real experiences and leaving life behind is jerking the tears. Kinda makes me realize how much life i haven't lived because i dont live in a town where i have people around me to share life and bonds with
You do such a great job at encapsulating all the feelings you're going through, about to emabrk on this new chapter in your life. Brilliant editing and story telling Natalie :)
You’re going to have so much fun Natalie !! It’s bittersweet but it’s life changing I did this for a while with my best friend and I can’t wait to get back on the road again. All the experiences and new memories you’ll carry with you especially the stories you’ll hear from the people you meet on the road !
"You can waste a lot of time waiting for the right moment" 👏 Natalie, I struggled with similar bittersweet, nostalgic feelings when I graduate high school three years ago. I promise: adulthood gets better (so much better!) and it's amazing So happy you have someone to share van life with!
This was a really great video. I can see and hear so many hours of work here. Thank you for creating this piece, which is both natural and inspiring. As a young van traveler too, my only advice I could give to you : always park for the night somewhere you feel safe, even if it means driving to another spot. No safety feeling is the worst thing to experiment at the beginning in vanlife. Have a nice trip guys
Natalie, it is abundantly clear that you are wise beyond your years. The changes happening in these early days of your life may feel overwhelming and challenging, but they are merely marker-stones on your million-mile path. You have so far to go. You are only just beginning. I see the same wandering adventurer in you that I had in myself when I was 24. Nothing and nobody was ever going to stop me from seeing the world and exploring new places and new things. Cherish these days of your fleeting youth, because you will never again be as young as you are right now. Happy trails! :)
this is p e r f e c t. Reminded me of my childhood. I'll always be patiently waiting for your videos. You've been the top inspiration to me for over two years now and your videos helped me get through some personal problems and when I lose motivation I know where to go. Here. loveyou natalieee. Wishing you the best!!!
I'm glad other people are going through the same thing as me. I relate to this so much since I'm graduating high school in a few weeks and I'm planing on doing a gap year next year. This is what feels right for me in this moment but I can't stop thinking about my teenage years and childhood and even though I have so many plans and I'm so exited for the future, I'm kinda scared of starting adulthood. I've never travelled on my own and it's something that I always wanted to do and I'm finally going to make it real, but having all these experiences that I've been wanting also means growing up and leaving home in a way. So I also have this bittersweet and nostalgic feeling, but I'm exited to see what the future holds :)
Aw that's so cute! And I'm Soo excited for all of you at this age! I remember all those feelings! (30 now) it goes by really fast don't waste any time or hesitate on the things you want!!! I can promise you it's just getting started buckle up (for me..) your 20s is THE BEST!
the film is different the just any story told narrator thing, I can't explain on how amazing the cinematography is, it's to a level in which no other series can compare, this video is a different amount of emotions, from nostalgia and reminisce, to sorrow, to excitement, it's all put in a way into which it's not fast or too much, it's just perfect.
I need to say it, I don't think any TH-cam video has giving me the same feeling as this series, especially this one in particular. Just.. All of it, it really hits the right places. - the edit, the vibe, the story. It's unreal, movielike.
I just watched this whole series and I can’t tell you how much I cried, these videos are so perfectly edited to make you feel like you are part of the journey.
I’m curious what your parents think about all of this? Are they supportive? I remember when I was 18 and wanted to get a place with my boyfriend my mom and dad were so mad but I was an “adult” 🤷♀️ it was a bad idea and didn’t end well but actually it kinda did we are married now and it’s been 14 years of us being together through good and bad times. We made a lot of mistakes but every wrong turn somehow ended up right in some way. Life is weird have fun!
This was literally straight out of a book or journal. Wow the art behind this highly underrated part of moving away from your home town, is actually doing it.
Wow, this was so incredible… I’m on my gap year right now actually, but it’s felt like an early jump into adulthood rather than a time for carefreeness… So I completely relate to what you said about feeling nostalgic and reminiscing on the childhood days, parties, fooling around and adventures. But in all that I still have hope. Hope for an adult life in which I never loose my child-like excitement for this world. Thank you so much for this video :)
i can describe how incredible the story is,and i am so impressed that how you can always maintain the completeness of your video.That's really indispensable for a creator.
I plan on doing van life when I move out, these videos are helping me to prepare and reflect in all the memories I've made and places I've gone in my hometown, leaving friends and family is gonna be hard, thank you for making this series.
This is all I want to do. I'm on my last 7 months of high school and all I want is to finish and see the world. Living in the same town my whole life, never once moving has really made me want to see the world. Along with all the lockdowns got me thinking about how grateful we are to be able to have these modes of transportation and how at any moment it can be stripped away from us, which is exactly what happened with lockdown. I've been subscribed to your channel for years now, and each video brings me joy, so much motivation and inspiration.
Crazy to think how much you've grown throughout the years I've been been watching your chanel. I started with your coffee addiction video and it's amazing how much your filmmaking had grown. Can't wait to see more. Keep it up Natalie. Hope road life has been good! God bless.
I love format which thus video has been created in. It looks like retro video that doesn't fit youtube. Like it was recorded to be shown to family on an old camera. Your voice is soothing, your absolutely living your best life. Thank you for sharing
Your introspection for your age is quite remarkable, and admirable, and will serve you well in the years to come. Your twenties are a time for learning about and understanding about who you are. Enjoy these years, they pass even more quickly than the two decades prior. And thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Your videos are my guilty pleasure. Everytime I watch them I'm left feeling inspired. You're by far the most talented and creative filmmaker I've seen here on TH-cam. You deserve much more recognition than you get!!
"You cant waste alot of time waiting for the right moment"Im 30 now and have done the exact same thing your doing (which is amazing beautiful!!! I Love It!) I can garentee 100% there NEVER is a right moment. All you can ever do is just go. Youll never meat meet your expectations for prep or saving to do it. you just gotta go. Just send it! Its all about life. In the end the only thing that matters is the memories and good times. Always and forever "Happiness is only real when shared".
As an art major in college right now who feels very boxed in by society, you are such an inspiration to me. Like you are living your life your way, while still hustling, while not giving a fck what anyone else thinks. And you have connections with other people, genuinely. Meaningful ones. I envy your life, honestly. I hope to have friends like this one day who would be willing to travel in a van across the country with me lol
Your editing skills are on point. I love the timing of the frames that change with the music. Music itself is great too. My son is around your age and I wish he had your passion to travel and take on projects. Makes me with is was 28 again. Build a van and do the same traveling. Keep up the good work. We all support you and your journey.
When one of your friends said how you girls are all in a totally different space from when you were 13, youre so right. I had to smile because when you're 28 like me, you'll have come so much farther and have another different view of the world. I still have plenty of time to do what I want in life, I just wish I had taken advantage of it when I was your age. Your video made me all sappy and nostalgic now. Best of luck to you Natalie! Cant wait to see what you do!
I was genuinely emotional watching this. You've thoroughly encompassed and reflected your passion in philosophical concepts of happiness in such a romanticized manner and I couldn't be more in love with the creativity and aesthetic of your videos. The cinematography, the music, and the storytelling aspect of this series already shows your uniqueness in this journey and I'm beyond excited to see what's next. Congratulations on new beginnings - and good luck on your adventure :)
I've recently decided to start my own adventure and well, I'm leaving literally tomorrow. Only thing more surreal than how I feel now is the timing of this upload lol. Good luck on your journey, hope to see more of this amazing content!
the story telling, the photography and the video editing is on point. I just came here looking for ideas on van/truck camping and found gold. Fell in love with your content
This feels so surreal. I’m 18 and I graduate tomorrow. I’ve been homeschooled, I don’t even have my license yet, and I’ve just found out that I’m going to go to a special school this fall. Meaning I need to learn to drive (oops lol), get my license, get a car, and maintain a stable income for gas so I can travel to said school a few times a week. My life has been comfortably the same for about 4 years now, and everything is about to change. So you posting this when I literally graduate tomorrow is so timely, and I can’t wait to watch you embark on a whole new chapter of life. Here’s to growing up, and to change, and to this brave new chapter.
I'll be moving to college in a few months. So I feel similar to what you felt while moving out. I felt afraid and alone, but now I know I'm not alone. The way this is filmed made me comfortable about moving out. Love your dedication and skills Natalie. Thank you so much !
I love how this portrays the fear of starting something new and losing something old, it also doesn’t yell out that the van life is the greatest, but something you needed preparation and thinking for, I hope you have fun on your adventures!
Nothing is the same after you leave. The change is scary, inviting and brutally honest. You'll be glad you jumped but be present in the last moments you have at home. Best of luck on the road. If you come to cali lets connect
This is exactly what I'm going through rn. I left my home town about a month ago and I was so busy the past couple months just preparing for this... So everything hit me once I arrived at my new home.
This makes me feel hole, the way you uplift so many peoples spirits is just something special. Thank you for all the joy you bring into this cold world.
I’m so proud of you! What an exciting step. After college I decided to move across the country from everyone I knew and it’s the most surreal yet exciting feeling to know youre choosing to discover something different. You’re about to have such an incredible time. Just built out a camper all of 2021 with my partner. We are in Lake Tahoe-if you come this way, you have friends here! 💚
Your videos make me feel a profound sense of nostalgia and wanderlust. Like in a good kind of way; sad, wanting more of life, wanting to experience it and travel around the world.
this could not have come out at a better time for me. i had to say goodbye to a lot of my closest friends yesterday for the same reason - moving on in my life to new things. this made me feel like some of the upset was ok and normal :) this was beautiful natalie, thank you. 💗
When the Ben Howard song came on I legit started crying, I have such strong memories to that song. Good luck with your journey, enjoy wherever life takes you :)
your not leaving anyone, your family and loved ones are right there. your not alone no matter where you go. remember that kiddo. Your video gave me a very strong emotional trigger of my hometown and my friends and family who are no longer with us. They are still with me in my memory, and I was lucky enough to go back and say goodbye to most of them. Cherish every single second you have at this time. You'll be so happy you filmed this. You are a talented filmmaker, to have touched my heart with this little film / video you made. Also dont forget about canada. All you need is a passport.
I’ve just gotten into editing and the whole realm of video making, and this video is jaw dropping! The little bits of old film filters and muffled voices in the background are just splendid! Your editing is amazing! Any tips or tricks about how you edit and what you edit with?
You really hit spot on with the talk about entering adulthood, every single word you said about the fears, bittersweet feeling and so on is so relatable. Im also leaving my hometown in about a month after my graduation, and im so scared. But hearing you talk about every feeling and thought, as well as having the courage to ’leave the nest’ at least gave me a new sense of strength to feel like it will be okey. Thank you
You're my dream friend that I've never really had. You're motivating me; you're showing me beautiful things in life; your voice is always making me feel safe. Thank you.
Your videos are always so beautifully shot and edited! I just bought my first cinematography camera and I've never used a pro camera before, nor have I ever even touched any editing software, but I am so excited to document my last summer before college. And your videos are a huge inspiration! You put so much time and heart into your films and it really shows through the final product. I can't wait to see how this series pans out!
Your view on life is just so inspiring to me. I'm seventeen years old right now and sometimes I don't know if I'm in the right place in life right now. You inspire me to do whatever your dreams are and instead of waiting for life to come to you, you just start and live your dream. I really appreciate that. You are literally my comfort person on whole youtube
Wow thats probably one of the best pieces of content i have seen on TH-cam. You have catched all these emotions so beautifully. I had shivers almost during the whole clip. Living the vanlife as well 🙌
I would love to get a sense of how you edit. You really capture the nestolgia thay people feel in your storytelling and its awesome. I saw your videos for the first time today and its become my new obsession to watch your journey since its from 2 yrs ago
Miles Morales: “Wait, when will I know when I’m ready???” Peter B. Parker: “You won’t! It’s a leap of faith” Hats of to you Natalie for taking a leap of faith with fulfilling your dreams 🙌 I hope to do the same one day
started crying within the first 5 minutes i needed this exact video sm rn, this week has been the worst and most stuck ive ever felt but something about you sharing your experiences with finding it hard to come to terms with growing up and life changing hit me like a truck, thank you so much for this❤
i turn 18 this coming november.. i feel a lot of this graduation stuff i am a senior next year and dont know who i want to spend time with my family or my best friends and after watching this i wanna plan a day to hang out with them and only them all day and just be around them and make some amazing memories. thank you for this new sight on my life as a coming adult.
@@marvin2678 Heyy guyss, its ok. Its completely ok to be lost. You should be scared only if you have everything figured out because then you wouldn't have any room for changes or something much better in life. I am in the same position, almost 20 now, and broke as hell but with hella big dreams. Keep your heads up guys! We can get through this.
My favorite channel on TH-cam! I'm 50 and am still living the adventurous life. You are on an amazing journey, i wish you all the success in the world!
You are such an inspiration to me. I live in Oregon too and it’s always been my dream to live in a van/travel. Watching you do it makes me feel like I can do it too
i've been watching ur videos for years and everytime I feel down and sad u make me happy and I feel free even tho I'm not. U make me feel free. I feel motivated and less stressful. Everytime I cant leave my bed,i watch ur videos and i get up all of a sudden and make plans for my future. I cant thank enough. Take care.
If there were oscars for TH-camrs you would be first on the list, the amount of creative direction you have is crazy, and the way you can make people feel things so intensely just through your videos is absolutely outstanding. This really is what TH-cam should be, people creating GENUINE content to be genuinely proud of 👏🏼👏🏼
Your living the dream of anyone who skit wants to experience the world in the best way possible talking the small moments in a town with your friends and family you almost made high school and growing up look amazing you live the life of every high schoolers dream wish I could be there
Leaving the state you grew up in, a lot will change but a lot will also stay the same and when you do come back you will notice the difference. You'll also find yourself returning to old routines and finding a greater value in what was left before that still remains. Love the editing of your vids and truly enjoy watching your journey. If you ever come through Iowa my family would love to show you some cool spots and take you out to eat.
Goddamn I feel like I'm learning some stuff about myself watching this, like how much has actually happened in my life up until this point and how much is going to happen.
I leave my hometown in a couple days. Feeling and relating to this heavy. I’ll miss my friends and my favorite restaurants and favorite trails to walk. Everything will be different. My favorite quote rn is “the best thing for going is when the going scares you”
I can agree, betterhelp, once you find the right therapist is really beneficial. currently 5 sessions in, a few months with a therapist who's helped me alot, I'm not perfect but I'm definitely in a better place than I was.
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love the merch
Just bought a hoodie! 😄
so inspiring and brave
The road trip of the maps was one of my favorite to experience and to go places ive never been able to see and feel. You’re video’s brings the content very well and cant wait to see what lies ahead of this channel. Have a great road trip, best of luck with you too and also stay safe
I found your channel a week ago and started watching a couple of videos. You’re by far one of the most creative filmmakers out there! The way you tell a story makes me realize I have a lot to learn haha amazing job!
Same !
Dang bro, I've been watched all your video too
Yeah man, nice pictures are only half the rent
you both are my favourite
Love your FPV videos 🔥
“You can waste a lot of time waiting for the right moment”
-Natalie Lynn 2022
that quote was so inspirational and it fits my life so much
There is no more-right moment than it is right now
I learned the hard way, basically waste years of my life waiting for the right moment and now here I am making a change little by little. Recognizing that nothing in life is perfect and to find joy in the imperfections it's what makes life unique.
i love the color palette of this channel
This is such a unique channel
Watching this channel is just so mesmerizing
And don't get me started that how aesthetic and nostalgic these videos are .
yeah man! 100%
exactly! the green & brown style goes really well, i don't know how to explain the color
Also she rarely posts which makes it more special when she posts
definetly… her color grading is on another level
OMG FINALLY SOMEONE GETS THE COLOR PALETTE THING TOO
You are literally so lucky to find someone who wants to explore the world in a van with you that’s amazing.
is that her boyfriend
@@anjalijha5014 just a friend, unless they ever say otherwise, guys and girls can be friends with eachother platonically.
@@b3nnefits exactly!
@N N Who hurt you?
That's exactly what I need right now
The storytelling is nothing shy of amazing! Can't wait to see the adventures that lays ahead!
HBO/Netflix level documentary, but with more soul!
KEOOO U WATCH ALOT OF UNDERRATED CREATORS
She always knew how to tell her stories...
My man Keo is here ❤
Mathias’ character is just so wholesome…I can’t wait to see more content with him
does Mathias have a TH-cam channel? really like him tooooo
@@ccchloe1958 umm I don’t think so. he might have a channel but I don’t think he posts. he has Instagram tho and occasionally posts a story
@@luisfilms what is his Insta？
@@ccchloe1958 @mathiasomes
@@luisfilms thxxx
Borderless is a work of art. Your dedication, quality of your video, script, each frame thought out, and the music is so well made that I would consider this a short coming of age film. I remember the first video I clicked on your TH-cam was to stop consuming caffeine. Since then to now, it amazes me how much you have improved.
I can't wait to see you grow even more, you're journey is Borderless
Did anyone else just start to cry when you realized that you don’t have memories like this. Im starting high school next week and I feel lost and I just want to say this made me want to reach out for help with my anxiety and you are such an amazing person thank you :)
Have you made any memories yet internet stranger?
you have so much time, don’t worry about wasting it. you’re still just a child
@@pewpcake4816 true. I live in Brazil and where I live don't have this type of place... Here is so depressing and my wish is get out of here and live in somewhere more cool like in this video 😿 I'm turning 18 years old and I learned to live now
bro you are only in highschool. It's great that you realized this now instead of decades down the line
Nooo, you’re only in high school! Trust me, you’ll be a different person having gone through and achieved so much, and you’ll be ready to tackle adulthood by the end of your Senior year! It’s easier said than done, but you can always make the best out of what you have right now!
i remember watching natalie for the first time, three years ago and just feeling so much joy and inspiration
same
She just gives me some kind of inspiration and happiness i can't describe, she's awesome
Same same
Same
literally same it makes me so emotional to think of growing up together low key
Your videos make me feel an emotion I can't describe. Reminiscence for something that never happened maybe? It wouldn't make sense when put into words, but the sweetness I feel from these videos are unmatched. They have such a genuine quality. This is what TH-cam should be about, documenting moments in life and testimonials to people you love. Seeing that you posted today made me smile. I am so glad I found your channel a while back, and watching this feels like catching up with an old friend. Can't wait for the next one
i love this comment so much, thank you!!
@@nataliexlynn you're welcome!
anemoia ? i agree tho, it’s great
I think it may has something to do with her vibes. Her videos remind me of the stereotypical american-teenage-years settings, which were at the epicentre of my youth, as I grew up with american teenage movies (and games ex. life is strange). Those movies were all about freedom, love, ingenuity, growing up in a bubble and discovering new emotions. The reminiscence for something that never happened may be connected with the nostalgia for times that didn't actually exist anywhere except in your mind. And they are distant, non-tangible. Her music choice/videography helps with that.
At least, that's me. I wonder where are you from.
felt these same feelings and emotions not too long ago. but something i try to remember is that just because i’m an adult and i’ve moved away from my childhood, doesn’t mean i have to stop having fun or playing like a child. I try to continue to do the things I love and feel like a kid as often as i can. we don’t have to grow up or get boring. life can always be fun. :)
Big factz I think we all felt this way when we graduated high school and college..I miss those days a lot but made new memories that I have cherished in my 20s..
You are how I wanted to spend my teenage years but depression took that from me I only hope my 20s or kids can experience this.
For me it's my forced isolation from my toxic and emotionally abusive mother. I never experienced what "hanging out" with friends felt like and actually "having fun". I'm always fearful and full of anxiety because of the toxicity all my life and because of that, I am socially awkward and don't know how to talk to people. People say that adult years are trash but for me now, and in my case, it's one of my brightest hopes
Depression is rough, no denying that, but sometimes jumping in your car and driving somewhere new makes you forget it about it momentarily, and those memories you create give you moments to look back on when the days get rough.. I’ve only ‘lived on the road’ for weeks at a time. Not in a van, but in whatever car I had at the time (Corolla/Prius/etc). Those trips were definitely worth it for me. I think if every person experienced life on the road, the world would be a better place.
Hope you take the jump into vanlife one day :)
@@trevorperry11 if your older u can do more what u want and u need to use those time. Find the right friends which are closer than family :)
I'm in my 30s and doing this. Age is just a number and life is long
I just wanna say thank u to all u guys in this comment section
I live in iran and well the ayatollahs are not easy to live with :))))
Especially if you are a woman and i've been having struggling with depression since my early teen years so i really understand what u mean.
It made me hopeful ❤❤
I hope life gets better for u
hey natalie! im 13 years old and i just wanted to tell you that watching you live out your dream is so beautiful. It motivates me to pursue things i’ve always wanted to do! the way u show the world how you are living your life almost feels like a movie and it makes me emotional (that sounds corny ik lol but its true) i hope this new chapter brings you lots of happiness and you learn a lot about yourself and the world as u travel, and i hope u stay safe!! ❤️
my mouth hurts from smiling for all 15 minutes and 4 seconds of this video
the storytelling was so great…i almost cried
Yess!
me too, i think ill have smile wrinkles a lot sooner than i thought haha
Honestly, sometimes its incredibly painful to watch these. But Its still worth it cause it's the best way for me to remind myself there is definitely more to life than I've always led myself to believe.
Same
3:03 - 3:23 I had this exact same feeling the other day. I am four days away from finishing college and it crept up on me. I was sitting in my last lecture when I noticed that it was my last lecture as an undergraduate. Despite knowing that we don't have endless days we often treat life as such. I only notice "my last days" when they're happening, which I guess is still better than not noticing. During the last week I had my last time in the library, my last walk home from college, and I am about to submit my final assignment. It's a weird feeling. I'll probably move out soon so there are more “lasts” coming up and many that I’ve already had without realising. Of course I can do these things again in the future but as you've said it'll be different.
Quote on the right moment: “If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin.” - Ivan Turgenev
Regarding your recent tweet: I think it's the best thing you've made
I hate lasts, like the last time you’ll hug someone you love and you didn’t even know it because now they’re gone, last time you played a childhood game and never realised it would be the last time, all the best bro
@@BbkEddy16 Realising something was a "last" in retrospect is especially tough. I wonder if it would be more desirable to be fully aware that anything you're doing could be the last time you're doing it?
As Andy in The Office had said "I wish there was a way to know you're in 'the good old days', before you've actually left them."
deadass cryin my eyes out, the ways you produced this video + the talk about real experiences and leaving life behind is jerking the tears. Kinda makes me realize how much life i haven't lived because i dont live in a town where i have people around me to share life and bonds with
You do such a great job at encapsulating all the feelings you're going through, about to emabrk on this new chapter in your life. Brilliant editing and story telling Natalie :)
I know this has been said but your films feel more like a real movie or actual "FILM" than a TH-cam video. You are super talented and inspiring.
You’re going to have so much fun Natalie !! It’s bittersweet but it’s life changing I did this for a while with my best friend and I can’t wait to get back on the road again. All the experiences and new memories you’ll carry with you especially the stories you’ll hear from the people you meet on the road !
"You can waste a lot of time waiting for the right moment" 👏 Natalie, I struggled with similar bittersweet, nostalgic feelings when I graduate high school three years ago. I promise: adulthood gets better (so much better!) and it's amazing So happy you have someone to share van life with!
This was a really great video. I can see and hear so many hours of work here. Thank you for creating this piece, which is both natural and inspiring.
As a young van traveler too, my only advice I could give to you : always park for the night somewhere you feel safe, even if it means driving to another spot. No safety feeling is the worst thing to experiment at the beginning in vanlife.
Have a nice trip guys
Natalie, it is abundantly clear that you are wise beyond your years. The changes happening in these early days of your life may feel overwhelming and challenging, but they are merely marker-stones on your million-mile path. You have so far to go. You are only just beginning. I see the same wandering adventurer in you that I had in myself when I was 24. Nothing and nobody was ever going to stop me from seeing the world and exploring new places and new things. Cherish these days of your fleeting youth, because you will never again be as young as you are right now. Happy trails! :)
this is p e r f e c t. Reminded me of my childhood. I'll always be patiently waiting for your videos. You've been the top inspiration to me for over two years now and your videos helped me get through some personal problems and when I lose motivation I know where to go. Here. loveyou natalieee. Wishing you the best!!!
I'm glad other people are going through the same thing as me. I relate to this so much since I'm graduating high school in a few weeks and I'm planing on doing a gap year next year. This is what feels right for me in this moment but I can't stop thinking about my teenage years and childhood and even though I have so many plans and I'm so exited for the future, I'm kinda scared of starting adulthood. I've never travelled on my own and it's something that I always wanted to do and I'm finally going to make it real, but having all these experiences that I've been wanting also means growing up and leaving home in a way. So I also have this bittersweet and nostalgic feeling, but I'm exited to see what the future holds :)
I feel the same way
Aw that's so cute! And I'm Soo excited for all of you at this age! I remember all those feelings! (30 now) it goes by really fast don't waste any time or hesitate on the things you want!!! I can promise you it's just getting started buckle up (for me..) your 20s is THE BEST!
the film is different the just any story told narrator thing, I can't explain on how amazing the cinematography is, it's to a level in which no other series can compare, this video is a different amount of emotions, from nostalgia and reminisce, to sorrow, to excitement, it's all put in a way into which it's not fast or too much, it's just perfect.
the progress series we needed
I need to say it, I don't think any TH-cam video has giving me the same feeling as this series, especially this one in particular. Just.. All of it, it really hits the right places. - the edit, the vibe, the story. It's unreal, movielike.
You picked such an awesome person to travel with! He seems so fun and it added a lot to the video!
I've been missing you Natalie
I just watched this whole series and I can’t tell you how much I cried, these videos are so perfectly edited to make you feel like you are part of the journey.
I’m curious what your parents think about all of this? Are they supportive? I remember when I was 18 and wanted to get a place with my boyfriend my mom and dad were so mad but I was an “adult” 🤷♀️ it was a bad idea and didn’t end well but actually it kinda did we are married now and it’s been 14 years of us being together through good and bad times. We made a lot of mistakes but every wrong turn somehow ended up right in some way. Life is weird have fun!
This was literally straight out of a book or journal. Wow the art behind this highly underrated part of moving away from your home town, is actually doing it.
I will never forget the fact that I'm getting to watch these for free, I'd be willing to pay honestly, but I'm so grateful
Wow, this was so incredible… I’m on my gap year right now actually, but it’s felt like an early jump into adulthood rather than a time for carefreeness… So I completely relate to what you said about feeling nostalgic and reminiscing on the childhood days, parties, fooling around and adventures. But in all that I still have hope. Hope for an adult life in which I never loose my child-like excitement for this world. Thank you so much for this video :)
i can describe how incredible the story is,and i am so impressed that how you can always maintain the completeness of your video.That's really indispensable for a creator.
we are missed u
Every single one of these Borderless episodes makes me cry????????????? Such a compelling video series. I love this.
I plan on doing van life when I move out, these videos are helping me to prepare and reflect in all the memories I've made and places I've gone in my hometown, leaving friends and family is gonna be hard, thank you for making this series.
Me too man , she’s inspired me and so many ppl
This is all I want to do. I'm on my last 7 months of high school and all I want is to finish and see the world. Living in the same town my whole life, never once moving has really made me want to see the world. Along with all the lockdowns got me thinking about how grateful we are to be able to have these modes of transportation and how at any moment it can be stripped away from us, which is exactly what happened with lockdown. I've been subscribed to your channel for years now, and each video brings me joy, so much motivation and inspiration.
Crazy to think how much you've grown throughout the years I've been been watching your chanel. I started with your coffee addiction video and it's amazing how much your filmmaking had grown. Can't wait to see more. Keep it up Natalie. Hope road life has been good! God bless.
I love format which thus video has been created in. It looks like retro video that doesn't fit youtube. Like it was recorded to be shown to family on an old camera.
Your voice is soothing, your absolutely living your best life. Thank you for sharing
PLEASE create a community/ group where your followers can exchange info, get to know each other, share music etc.
Your introspection for your age is quite remarkable, and admirable, and will serve you well in the years to come. Your twenties are a time for learning about and understanding about who you are. Enjoy these years, they pass even more quickly than the two decades prior. And thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Your videos are my guilty pleasure. Everytime I watch them I'm left feeling inspired. You're by far the most talented and creative filmmaker I've seen here on TH-cam. You deserve much more recognition than you get!!
"You cant waste alot of time waiting for the right moment"Im 30 now and have done the exact same thing your doing (which is amazing beautiful!!! I Love It!) I can garentee 100% there NEVER is a right moment. All you can ever do is just go. Youll never meat meet your expectations for prep or saving to do it. you just gotta go. Just send it! Its all about life. In the end the only thing that matters is the memories and good times. Always and forever "Happiness is only real when shared".
The production quality was phenomenal, great message, beautiful story; it felt like watching a movie. Great work on this!
As an art major in college right now who feels very boxed in by society, you are such an inspiration to me. Like you are living your life your way, while still hustling, while not giving a fck what anyone else thinks. And you have connections with other people, genuinely. Meaningful ones. I envy your life, honestly. I hope to have friends like this one day who would be willing to travel in a van across the country with me lol
Your editing skills are on point. I love the timing of the frames that change with the music. Music itself is great too. My son is around your age and I wish he had your passion to travel and take on projects. Makes me with is was 28 again. Build a van and do the same traveling. Keep up the good work. We all support you and your journey.
When one of your friends said how you girls are all in a totally different space from when you were 13, youre so right. I had to smile because when you're 28 like me, you'll have come so much farther and have another different view of the world. I still have plenty of time to do what I want in life, I just wish I had taken advantage of it when I was your age. Your video made me all sappy and nostalgic now. Best of luck to you Natalie! Cant wait to see what you do!
I was genuinely emotional watching this. You've thoroughly encompassed and reflected your passion in philosophical concepts of happiness in such a romanticized manner and I couldn't be more in love with the creativity and aesthetic of your videos. The cinematography, the music, and the storytelling aspect of this series already shows your uniqueness in this journey and I'm beyond excited to see what's next. Congratulations on new beginnings - and good luck on your adventure :)
stopppp because the drone shot then “a film by natalie lynn” and my heart did a big pitter PATTER
I've recently decided to start my own adventure and well, I'm leaving literally tomorrow. Only thing more surreal than how I feel now is the timing of this upload lol.
Good luck on your journey, hope to see more of this amazing content!
Good luck man
@@spaceboundlad2622 Thanks, friend
the story telling, the photography and the video editing is on point. I just came here looking for ideas on van/truck camping and found gold. Fell in love with your content
This feels so surreal. I’m 18 and I graduate tomorrow. I’ve been homeschooled, I don’t even have my license yet, and I’ve just found out that I’m going to go to a special school this fall. Meaning I need to learn to drive (oops lol), get my license, get a car, and maintain a stable income for gas so I can travel to said school a few times a week. My life has been comfortably the same for about 4 years now, and everything is about to change. So you posting this when I literally graduate tomorrow is so timely, and I can’t wait to watch you embark on a whole new chapter of life. Here’s to growing up, and to change, and to this brave new chapter.
I'll be moving to college in a few months. So I feel similar to what you felt while moving out. I felt afraid and alone, but now I know I'm not alone. The way this is filmed made me comfortable about moving out. Love your dedication and skills Natalie. Thank you so much !
I love how this portrays the fear of starting something new and losing something old, it also doesn’t yell out that the van life is the greatest, but something you needed preparation and thinking for, I hope you have fun on your adventures!
The shots, the colors, the story.. your videos always give off something indescribable 😍
I can't wait to follow the adventure !
Nothing is the same after you leave. The change is scary, inviting and brutally honest. You'll be glad you jumped but be present in the last moments you have at home. Best of luck on the road. If you come to cali lets connect
you're an amazing storyteller and film maker. I feel honored to be along for the ride. happy trails, you two. xo
That quote "happiness is only real when shared" I watch the movie and this clip has the same vibe it's so beautiful and you're really gorgeous
This is exactly what I'm going through rn. I left my home town about a month ago and I was so busy the past couple months just preparing for this... So everything hit me once I arrived at my new home.
She full on gives me main character vibes. Her vids are all like movies which is so amazing, she is literally so talented!!
I love following your journey, and i love your editing style. It's extremely inspiring for a younger guy with similar dreams to see. Keep it up :)
This makes me feel hole, the way you uplift so many peoples spirits is just something special. Thank you for all the joy you bring into this cold world.
I’m so proud of you! What an exciting step. After college I decided to move across the country from everyone I knew and it’s the most surreal yet exciting feeling to know youre choosing to discover something different. You’re about to have such an incredible time. Just built out a camper all of 2021 with my partner. We are in Lake Tahoe-if you come this way, you have friends here! 💚
Your videos make me feel a profound sense of nostalgia and wanderlust. Like in a good kind of way; sad, wanting more of life, wanting to experience it and travel around the world.
this could not have come out at a better time for me. i had to say goodbye to a lot of my closest friends yesterday for the same reason - moving on in my life to new things. this made me feel like some of the upset was ok and normal :) this was beautiful natalie, thank you. 💗
When the Ben Howard song came on I legit started crying, I have such strong memories to that song.
Good luck with your journey, enjoy wherever life takes you :)
I can’t imagine how long the editing process is but you did an incredible job on every episode so far :0
your not leaving anyone, your family and loved ones are right there. your not alone no matter where you go. remember that kiddo.
Your video gave me a very strong emotional trigger of my hometown and my friends and family who are no longer with us. They are still with me in my memory, and I was lucky enough to go back and say goodbye to most of them. Cherish every single second you have at this time. You'll be so happy you filmed this. You are a talented filmmaker, to have touched my heart with this little film / video you made.
Also dont forget about canada. All you need is a passport.
I’ve just gotten into editing and the whole realm of video making, and this video is jaw dropping! The little bits of old film filters and muffled voices in the background are just splendid! Your editing is amazing! Any tips or tricks about how you edit and what you edit with?
I also would really love to know what editing software she uses
@@llamaslemonade9133 she said in another one of her videos she uses Final Cut Pro:)
You really hit spot on with the talk about entering adulthood, every single word you said about the fears, bittersweet feeling and so on is so relatable. Im also leaving my hometown in about a month after my graduation, and im so scared. But hearing you talk about every feeling and thought, as well as having the courage to ’leave the nest’ at least gave me a new sense of strength to feel like it will be okey. Thank you
The vibe I get in these videos I chase every day in life, love the content natalie, you deserve millions.
You're my dream friend that I've never really had. You're motivating me; you're showing me beautiful things in life; your voice is always making me feel safe. Thank you.
Your videos are always so beautifully shot and edited! I just bought my first cinematography camera and I've never used a pro camera before, nor have I ever even touched any editing software, but I am so excited to document my last summer before college. And your videos are a huge inspiration! You put so much time and heart into your films and it really shows through the final product. I can't wait to see how this series pans out!
The Moneyball music is Perfection!
Haven't finished watching yet but i know this is going to be a masterpiece 😍
i started balling my eyes out when time is dancing started playing, so beautiful natalie
These videos make me feel nostalgic for something I didn’t even experience lmao
Your view on life is just so inspiring to me. I'm seventeen years old right now and sometimes I don't know if I'm in the right place in life right now. You inspire me to do whatever your dreams are and instead of waiting for life to come to you, you just start and live your dream. I really appreciate that. You are literally my comfort person on whole youtube
Wow thats probably one of the best pieces of content i have seen on TH-cam. You have catched all these emotions so beautifully. I had shivers almost during the whole clip. Living the vanlife as well 🙌
I would love to get a sense of how you edit. You really capture the nestolgia thay people feel in your storytelling and its awesome. I saw your videos for the first time today and its become my new obsession to watch your journey since its from 2 yrs ago
Miles Morales: “Wait, when will I know when I’m ready???”
Peter B. Parker: “You won’t! It’s a leap of faith”
Hats of to you Natalie for taking a leap of faith with fulfilling your dreams 🙌 I hope to do the same one day
I'm now 27 just about to venture of to live in my van for the first time. Your video made me feel so nostalgic and excited for you, good luck!
started crying within the first 5 minutes i needed this exact video sm rn, this week has been the worst and most stuck ive ever felt but something about you sharing your experiences with finding it hard to come to terms with growing up and life changing hit me like a truck, thank you so much for this❤
i turn 18 this coming november.. i feel a lot of this graduation stuff i am a senior next year and dont know who i want to spend time with my family or my best friends and after watching this i wanna plan a day to hang out with them and only them all day and just be around them and make some amazing memories. thank you for this new sight on my life as a coming adult.
you're doing everything i wanted in life. currently im 21 and still don't know what the f am i doing with my life.
Same, I have no vision and kinda feel left behind
@@marvin2678 Heyy guyss, its ok. Its completely ok to be lost. You should be scared only if you have everything figured out because then you wouldn't have any room for changes or something much better in life. I am in the same position, almost 20 now, and broke as hell but with hella big dreams. Keep your heads up guys! We can get through this.
Omg same. She just post this the day before my 21th birthday and got me reflecting on my life so hard
Im 18 and i feel the same way, i guess we'll figure it out someday
My favorite channel on TH-cam! I'm 50 and am still living the adventurous life. You are on an amazing journey, i wish you all the success in the world!
You are such an inspiration to me. I live in Oregon too and it’s always been my dream to live in a van/travel. Watching you do it makes me feel like I can do it too
i've been watching ur videos for years and everytime I feel down and sad u make me happy and I feel free even tho I'm not. U make me feel free. I feel motivated and less stressful. Everytime I cant leave my bed,i watch ur videos and i get up all of a sudden and make plans for my future. I cant thank enough. Take care.
Who came here aftte watching natalie's adventure that save my life xd..... :/
Is he the one who hurt her?
Me
@@junkgrave i think so :\
@RyanYoungBlood Dunno what happened but Mathias is a POS in my book :)
If there were oscars for TH-camrs you would be first on the list, the amount of creative direction you have is crazy, and the way you can make people feel things so intensely just through your videos is absolutely outstanding. This really is what TH-cam should be, people creating GENUINE content to be genuinely proud of 👏🏼👏🏼
Your living the dream of anyone who skit wants to experience the world in the best way possible talking the small moments in a town with your friends and family you almost made high school and growing up look amazing you live the life of every high schoolers dream wish I could be there
Leaving the state you grew up in, a lot will change but a lot will also stay the same and when you do come back you will notice the difference. You'll also find yourself returning to old routines and finding a greater value in what was left before that still remains. Love the editing of your vids and truly enjoy watching your journey. If you ever come through Iowa my family would love to show you some cool spots and take you out to eat.
Goddamn I feel like I'm learning some stuff about myself watching this, like how much has actually happened in my life up until this point and how much is going to happen.
I leave my hometown in a couple days. Feeling and relating to this heavy. I’ll miss my friends and my favorite restaurants and favorite trails to walk. Everything will be different. My favorite quote rn is “the best thing for going is when the going scares you”
You are seriously the prettiest human ever dude.
I can agree, betterhelp, once you find the right therapist is really beneficial. currently 5 sessions in, a few months with a therapist who's helped me alot, I'm not perfect but I'm definitely in a better place than I was.