The Worst Part of Living In A Van | (cozy but definitely ill)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Hey guys, I'm at the tail end of a terribly annoying illness this week, but luckily I finally had the energy to film a bit. This video has a cozy, autumnal feel to it, and I couldn't be happier about that. It's spooky season, y'all!!! :P
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I’m not a camper and I don’t live the van life but I find van life so refreshing. I’m fascinated by the life you chose to be free to go and explore so many beautiful places and alone with a dog. I love Eliza, she’s a sweetheart. Your badass I must say and fearless. I admire solo van lifers, your amazing. I hope you feel better soon 🙏
I agree
You just inspired me to pick up one of my 100s of books and get back into reading. Especially since I’m sick. A much loved hobby that screen time has unfortunately replaced.
On my way to work, where I take care of an elderly woman who had a stroke, I always see a man walking . And In his hand, always, is a book. He reads while he walks.
Unheard of these days.
It always makes me smile when I see him. :)
Wonder if your elderly lady would enjoy watching this blog or others?
Reading while walking? That's next level multi-tasking
@@Yourhighnessnona Lol. It really is. If be afraid of trip over something!
@@lindapearson8137 No. She's not interested in social media. AT ALL. I've tried many times.
She's old school. Social media is not her thing.
We play games. :)
I worked with a guy years ago who would always read and walk haha
I love my books also. “Emma” is my favorite Jane Austen book also. For me there is something about holding an actual book in your hands. The smell and feel of the paper, etc. I think your van looks beautiful! 🌺
The knock, and eventually even the worry about the knock, never lets you totally relax out there. If you head back to Northern California I can recommend Russian House near Jenner, who helped me out a lot, they do a system of “pay what you feel is right” which can include helping in the kitchen etc, and they have property enough to park a few nights or longer if you build a relationship with them. Guerneville is also a Bohemian town that tolerates some RV dwellers. Russian House is closing in December I think unfortunately. The other thing I’d explore is the burned areas in NorCal; many of those were second/vacation homes and won’t rebuild quickly and so it might be welcome to park in those areas.
I also love actual physical books. Its wonderful how many books can fit into a laptop but eyeballs do melt a little from long term screen usage. You have a really cute van. Best wishes for safe, peaceful travels.
Jenner is beautiful area and yes guerneville is a good town. Also pine grove up in the mountains bml land is good.
Personally , as a person who lost everything in a fire, I find the leftover rubble disturbing, certainly wouldn't help me feel better,
@@jessiferri2922 I was one of the stubborn people that would not buy a Kindle until my girlfriend told me for we who travel it's just hard on our backs lagging around as many books as we will read during our travels even if we leave them behind for others. Except for my very favorites I do not keep books I pass them on to libraries I used to cherish them but I've lost all of them twice once in a fire and went straight jealous girlfriend and I've just learned to let things go.
Maddie, I hate to be the one to tell you but you are young never think you'll have something forever because there is always the chance that you won't... Treasure what you have treasure memorabilia but do understand that this world is uncertain
Your videos always brighten up may day. Thank you for that. I'm glad you are feeling better. Next time you see Anna give her a big hug, from all of us.
The one reads lives a thousand lives before he dies; The one who does not read lives only one life - love it!
I had thousands of books over the years, and now, as I'm aging, I'm down to only a cherished two or three hundred. The rest are on my Kindle. That is the perfect way to take thousands of books with you on the road.
.... much easier to read on the dark screen mode.... also, with hands-free Kindle can read during mealtimes .
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Wow Maddie your van interiors is simply the best among over 50 I follow. And you, the most intelligent van vlogger I believe.
You are blessed because WE are blessed. Being able to see you and hear you soothing quiet voice (life is so friggin loud). Watching your videos has a calming effect. I am sure everyone else feels the same. I hope you feel better at this point. Love nature…and it will love you back!
"we are blessed" what a stupid idea.
@@vuelvoel2011 What is that supposed to mean?
@@joespencer2732 it means, you are not blessed. Not at all.
@@vuelvoel2011 YOU may not be…but I am. The only “stupid idea” was wasting my time replying to your comment. Bless you. You need it! Troll!
Your passion for books is just wonderful
There is nothing that can replace the experience of a book The feel the touch the smell the sound the weight of it …. The progress made through the pages changing from mm to inches as completed While Electonics books as a means to carry many with very little space is awesome …. The deliberate action of a physical book impacts my soul differently …. A commitment a relationship to it and the story within
Love Eliza!!! She’s pure joy Hope you have healed and are feeling well again
Thanks for your calm and peaceful thoughts. May you be well!
Thankyou. I enjoy watching your videos. You don’t sugar coat it and glamorise life in a van.
The space you have created is so very lovely. And your love of books is beautiful to see. You are so brave to be making this life for yourself at such a young age. I wish I could come and just take care of you while you're sick. I hope you're feeling well soon. Lots of love.
It's not luck. You are a beautiful human and more than worthy of all the kindness and happiness that comes your way.
It's been 2 years and so you may not read this, but you always make me HUNGRY when you cook!!! OH, and I LOVE your bloops!!!!
This is so sweet!! Thank you, Marie!
Ditto on the book reading! I agree 💯!! Feels warm and cozy having all those books around u. Hope your feeling better 🥰👍🏼
Hope you feel better soon. And oh my, what a good dog you have. Your dog and plate of food on the bed with your back turned, and she didn’t even gobble it up while you were talking. I love your van, it’s so homey and looks so comfortable and pretty. Happy trails!
Hi Maddy, I'm a Taylor also and we love adventure..It is a treat to see someone on an adventure in a van. Life is a bit freer and the cost of living is your van and just what you need to eat. Lovely looking companion you have there. Safe travels and feel better.
I love to organize my books by color of the cover, so the bookshelf turns into rainbow. Also, I really like the thing when you turn your books around, so it's just creamy beigy yellowish color. I find it more peaceful, less distracting and estheticly pleasing, yet hard to see what I have for anyone but me.
Your field notebooks are the greatest books on your shelf.
Art, wisdom, ramblings and a collection of moments.
You always make me hungry every time you fix a meal Maddie. Love the bloops of your face when the books start to fall. 😃 Stay safe and take care. Oh and most of all, I hope you feel better.
I'm glad you are feeling better and enjoyed seeing Eliza making new friends. Fall is here and awaiting snow in northern NM.
......when dogs a bouncing & jumping sideways, they are happy campers !!
A fellow vandweller here, grinning in amusement at you organizing your books, while I prepare to (procrastinate) KonMari my clothing, because the winter stuff takes up a bit too much space. I am blessed to park at a friend's house in the country, with my 2 kitties... so I never feel cooped up. Safe, quiet.... and the lovely serenade of rain on the roof with my ebooks and videos....living the dream. Thanks for sharing your lovely space, and I hope you are feeling much better.
Love your videos Maddie.you’ve become part of my daily routine and inspiration. Keep those videos coming girl!
I love your channel. I do organize ,and then in a month or two, organize again. Lol. Your herbal things and home, books, are all amazing. Thank you for the video.
no matter what you are you. no one will ever change that. just do you and keep you.
I'm 59 years old. I feel like your a young me. And...I feel like I can live vicariously through you. Be safe. Happiness and love. Keep reading!
I've just recently started watching your videos and love them. Your videos help me with my anxiety and depression. Your videos are so relaxing to watch.
I appreciate your raw honesty and transparency. So many times we only see the glamourous side of vanlife. It's refreshing to see the real side of it, too. :)
Thank you so much for sharing the “other side” of van life. This was the first video from you that I’ve watched. You are now my first and only van life person that I’ve subscribed to. I’m not at all surprised that you are having success. I know sincerity when I hear it, and you’ve got it in spades! Can’t wait to watch more of your stuff. Btw I’m not yet a van lifer I’m just a “van dreamer”. Thanks again.
I hope that you feel better soon. Ilisa is so adorable and well behaved. I thought when you turned your back on your tacos she was going to eat them. Lol
She is SO well behaved - she would NEVER! I’m a lucky lady indeed ☺️
Just found your channel and subscribed. I'm an old geezer lady doing van life (minivan) part time, but am also a book (& dog) lover. I found this video refreshing and I liked your energy. I'll catch up on previous videos and look forward to future. Love and light sent your way!
Love the way as you act/make videos naturally. Specially like the Bloops part.. god bless you. Keep it up
Have a Great Day Sweets!!✌🏻❤️, you too Sweet Eliza!! ❤️
🙂can see why people love your channel, you have a wonderful energy.
I live in a caravan and adore how organised you are.
Van life has made this disorganised man get his act together.
Thanks fir sharing,
Doggie looked so concerned for you at the start of the show ( So Sweet) Sending you wellness thoughts. Fun Show :)
An optimistic point of view is that maybe it's a good thing you got this illness out of the way before winter starts while it's still relatively nice out. You might call it luck that your channel has taken off the way it has but really it's the person you are & your personality that made it happen. I can't believe just a few video's ago I was congratulating you on 1/4 million views & now your at nearly 3/4 of a million. MIND BLOWN!
Hi Maddie! Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos and I am so happy I recently discovered your channel! And Eliza is ADORABLE!! :)
My name is Ian and I live in France, I have just found your channel and I love it ,it’s so relaxing to watch it’s like theorpy if that makes sense , I can not wait to watch more of your adventures, I hope your feeling better,
Love your video's/vlogs! Gives a good insight in Van Life. And your dog is so cute!
You have a tremendous courage to be doing what you are doing. Sometimes simplicity is the best way through life, when life at times can feel very confusing!
So glad you are on the mend, that Eliza has had such a great time playing with friends and you got those books in order. Love the 🌮's. We are glad to have you with us. I thought you were going to fall out of the back of the van for a moment.
Eliza is such a sweet dog. She must be a wonderful companion, especially on days that are a little more lonely.
... after I randomly discovered your channel it astonishedly effected my mood in such a positive way that I have already watched all your videos. Great compliments for your very pleasant, "soothing" and winsome attitude. Please proceed.
>Good company necessarily comforts you but enlightenment can only be reached through ... - 'Sapere aude'.
loved you vids! and your van is the cutest, ive been diving more into this life and im really infatuated with it all. maybe one day....
You have a lovely serene way about you. Respect and admire the way you live. Beautiful dog.
Continue to bless and be blessed.
Your narration is a true gift
Sorry you're not feeling well! (Or weren’t feeling well … timelines are hard) Despite being under the weather, your video still had all those little touches that keep me coming back. Peaceful and thoughtful, and a nice antidote to the things from my own week I'd sooner just leave behind. Get better soon!
I recently found your videos and enjoy them. Wish I had done something like this before getting married and having kids. I also love books and I am also a neat freak. So that was a fun video to watch. Lol. I wondered do you ever treat yourself to a dinner eating out? Do you plan to go home for the holidays? So many questions. Lol
Hi Kerri! Happy to have a like minded person here :) sometimes I treat myself, but I’m definitely trying to save money at the moment! I usually go home for the holidays, but couldn’t last year, unfortunately.
ahh I spotted a copy of Tuck Everlasting on your bookshelf! one of my favourite books and movies :) wishing you safe travels on the road
It has been said many times that the best way to "get eyes on your channel" is a "Good Title". Your title did indeed make me want to see what you had to say. Maybe I was curious because I am a "Grandmother", altho one of a grandparent's greatest desires is to offer comfort. As I listened to you talking about your love of books and art... I couldn't help but feel a connection as I am reminded of one of my daughters, Arlene who is always surrounded by books from floor to ceiling :)) ... and my granddaughter, Annika who like her aunt reads a lot but also loves Art. I think you are a very "Strong" person and I hope you will always find it within you to do the things that make you grow into a fulfilled life.
This truth about some of the downside of van life was easy and enjoyable to watch. It feels very authentic, so thank you for keeping it real. Blessings and travel mercies to you.
I know the feeling of being alone when sick it's the loneliest time. It will pass and another adventure begins.
Hello Maddy,be happy all the time despite of anything that come badly & don't forget to pray...Cheers
Just recently found your channel and have been catching up by starting at the beginning. I'm currently viewing a June video, but I couldn't resist jumping ahead to watch this today! I'm enjoying your journey and loving your videos!
Keep working on your dream job. I love watching your videos and look forward to them every week. Hope you feel better soon.
The tacos look delicious! Lol Escapism is something I find myself doing a lot. I recently moved to an island off the coast of Alaska. Pretty secluded. Maybe too secluded. 😏I started writing again, since subscribing, as part of my self care. It helps keep me grounded. When you are isolated it forces you to reflect on yourself and be self aware. That’s a good thing. Hope you are feeling better. And your videos help me “escape” to certain extent so thank you for that. Appreciate you and your channel and I pray for your health and safety.
I know the feeling of searching for a new book and holding it can't be replaced but if you do want to hold on to all of your books you could get an e-reader. Aside from the initial cost books are way cheaper and even more so with an subscription. You can store from 2000-4000 books on it and a single charge can last weeks. I got one myself and only kept my most important books and having the best of both worlds. Nice video!
Happy you are better, you have a very authentic manner and your dog is pretty and sweet, love that books are a life you enjoy, joy comes with growth spiritually and emotionally, and hardship gives us wings to overcome.
You hardly see books in a van. Bravo !!!
Love your videos! Glad you feel better. I look forward to Sundays to watch you, Miriah and Anna.
Glad your feeling better and sharing your favorite books 📚 🥰
Glad you’re feeling better
Hi Maddy, feeling better??
I am in a tired mode, and think it is because days getting shorter, and i go more within...
I just let go...
Still building at my tiny house inside as I spend the time outside building whatever had to be done...
Now inside, shaping my little house as a snugg.
With my woodstove...
Just changing of the season... love your videos😘🥰
Hello, this is my first time watching you and I enjoyed your video. I hope you're feeling better. I felt bad for you that you couldn't relax while you were ill. Take good care of yourself and thanks for sharing your van life. 🌷
I'm glad to have you here!!!!!
Wow...that's a lot of books in your van! But I get it...books are essential to travel. I pray you feel better and have time to rest & refresh! 💐👍
Thank you for posting such lovely videos! You are a sweet, gentle, humble person! It is lovely to watch your videos!
You may run across me reading a book too....on my Kindle app! 😊
I once had that dream too. To have a library in my living room or dining room. Then 15 yrs ago I found the Kindle app. Now my "new" books come along with me, wherever I go.....haha on my screen!
Who knows, maybe when life slows down a little more, I just might build a library in my dining room, but then I would not have room to grow all my cuttings and seeds, during my cold Winter.
Choices!
Thanks for posting Maddie! Take care of yourself and hope you feel better soon! 💕
Eileen
Glad you are feeling better. Love the videos you post. Greetings from Melbourne. Australia.
Hello Maddie,i really enjoy watching your videos...you are such a wonderful person living that great van life.
This was the first video of yours I've watched. I was delighted to hear you're a book lover and reader. I've been an enthusiastic reader as long as I can remember and have thousands of books. I'm in my seventies now and still read hours daily, usually reading a couple of books a week as I have done my whole life. Although I used to buy new books, now I mainly buy second hand books and use the library extensively. I have more books than I have room for and I have been selling books (mainly antiquarian ones) online since the late 90s but still I keep buying when I see something of interest. I love all genres except science fiction and fantasy and horror. Books have not only taught me factual information but also helped me understand people and human nature as well as providing me great escape into imaginary worlds. My other love has been traveling which I've also done my whole life. I also lived the van life in a homemade house built on a pickup chassis back in the 1970s. I spent ten years traveling around the world in the 60s (hitch-hiking solo in Europe) 70s (hitch-hiking by boat) and 80s (mainly in Asia) and never had a hotel reservation and spent few nights in hotels in general. Though I prefer to travel alone, for me the best part of traveling was finding my tribe, fellows on the same path, a unique group of people living freely, enjoying adventure, living by our wits, conserving our money, fearless but always alert and aware. Only other travelers can appreciate all that the lifestyle provides. Having a home as you travel is by far the easiest and most enjoyable and economical way to travel but it also isolates you from others to some extent. Still, it's been my favorite way as it allows you to have the comforts and security of home while still having adventures.
So love my Kindle Fire 💜 .... after decades of keeping boxloads of books during my many moves.
i really love reading and the outdoors too, i've been plowing thru books in my hammock all yr. best vibes ever,
I saw naming of the wind in your collection ♥️ love it
You cook like a established Chef. The presentation is clean. Awesome!!
You have the perfect organize van! Love it! Hope you're feeling well soon.
I'm feeling so much better now, thank you!
Get well soon,sending love and prayers always, please keep safe xx❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧
Hi Maddie, glad you are starting to feel better. Love your videos and bloopers, the places you go are fantastic, take care.
OMG Maddie, when you mentioned new faces I looked at your subscriber count and was so excited for you! I'm happy so many new people get to enjoy your lovely soothing videos. Also, those tacos look amazing. All the food you make looks so good.
I have over 100 board games in my RV right now (which is about the same size as your van) so I feel you on the organization bit.
Love the bloops at the end 😁🙏
I love your vlog videos. Always love to have a peep into other’s lives. Can you make more videos on food preparation and cleaning ? And morning / night routines.
Sorry you’ve been unwell. Hope you’re on the road to recovery now. Love your channel. Congratulations on its growth xx
I love books as well! 📚Nice to see you're able to bring them on the road with you.
Love your attitude and your smile! I have a library in my home!
I just found your channel, and subscribed. I am starting an RV lifestyle soon. Picking up my RV this weekend. Your video was inspiring and I enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing the books-love my books too!
You create inspiration. You inspire others to do the same. Keep creating, keep inspiring.
Congratulations on living your life fully and not just letting it happen to you. Sweet, beautiful energy here. Onward...
I hope you feel better soon! Wow, that's a huge amount of books for a van. Enjoy them!
Feel better soon !
You are awesome Maddie. I’m looking forward to the van life in the next year or two. And I share your passion for “real” books. I’m going to keep watching and see you on the trail sometime.
LOVE how you filmed the book bit. I like to do that with food filming in the van! We have the same wildflower book but I gotta check the plant messiah!
Love to see you exploring your youth. Enjoy!
Maddie, I really hope you have "backups" of your field journals with your artwork, etc. Even if you take the time to snap a pic of two pages at a time with your phone, if anything were to happen... at least you'd have THAT. I'll have a high-quality scanner with me, so that would be the best option (if we ever bump into each other). OK??? THANKS for the work you're putting into the channel. It sucks sometimes, but we're all really enjoying it! Eliza cracks me up, and you're doing a GREAT job. - Jim (The Mad Camper) Oh BTW, I finished the DSM-5, so I'm starting "Gift from the Sea" - Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
A while ago, I know... but I hope you got through it well and that you're up and kicking again. ❤
Hope you are feeling a lot better now. Take care.
Organizing is cathartic - so glad you’re feeling better!
Agreed!!!
I am a new member, beautiful life you have going on there💞💞. Greetings from Panama, Central America.
Maddie, I hope you’re already feeling better but if you’re still feeling so so, hopefully your books and Eliza’s company of course 😍 are helping you get well sooner and faster 🤗. Take good care of you, Maddie. Hugs from Barcelona 🤗
Glad you're feeling better and good that you took some time to relax organizing your books! My favorite thing to do for many years was spending a long afternoon or evening at a good bookstore and exploring. Unfortunately it's becoming more difficult as these places begin to disappear. There's nothing like a real book to cozy up with. Sorry, but electronic reading devices and computers just aren't the same thing!