My apologies for writing another comment, I don't want to be "That Guy," but I really want to share something that I appreciate. Here it is: "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - C.S. Lewis Pops
I always love your videos. So understandable how you feel. You were burnt out. Also some people love criticizing. It is their thing. But the nastys need to shut up. I think you are great the way you are. Don't change please. Fifty what a shock.
I’m a musician. I performed in a high profile position in a symphony orchestra. I had played for 35 years but my last year I knew I was done. I quit 9 years ago. People thought I was crazy giving up the job but I have been so much happier and relieved with my choice. You gotta do what you gotta do to have your best life!
@@Jan-mv9ni nice Jan. Live your dream. As a musician I'm happy you're happy. It's crazy to think that even as a professional you still found it wasn't fulfilling you. May all your days shine brightly, and your nights blessed with peace ✌️
You go girl! You do You!! Yes, there is negative out there, however I've found out that there is so much more positive and I'm sure you have touched many people over the years just by you being a strong, kind, caring and motivated woman. You have done amazing things in your life so far.. be kind to yourself and keep smiling! BIG HUGS!
I agree, Alison. It's valuable that you share; it IS "lonely out here!" And, it IS nice to know that we're not alone. Keep on, being frank, relatable you. That, alone, is refreshing and comforting. You have come to the same conclusion as me. Thank you; keep doing you!
It’s so good to see you, Allison. I hear and feel you. I’m single and I just turned 70 last Friday. It surprised me how hard that actually hit me. 😮😂 You are such an inspiration to so many of us and I admire your transparency, in your personal thoughts and your faith. Im here and cheering you on. Keep shining. ❤️ from Canada
@@travelsnackshi Alison. So glad to see you on here again. I live in a tiny town (Shiro TX). I got a used camper and an astro van. Love tiny living at 71 yrs old. I'm staying put here because after close to 9 years of searching, I FINALLY found and expository teaching church & Absolutely love it so I'm 'home'!! I will stay in my camper 26ft until I go to be with the Lord. Tiny living is perfect for me. I'm so grateful. My cup runneth over. By the way, I enjoyed this not-edited video. God bless you.❤
It’s perfectly understandable to need a break or even to quit TH-cam altogether if that’s what you feel you need, just please try to keep us updated, even just a short community post would do. I don’t think you realize that in the same way you love us, WE LOVE YOU TOO & I was genuinely worried about you, I know others were as well. Don’t let that stress the people pleaser in you out, it’s not a scolding or anything like that, it’s just a testament to the fact that you have a lot of people that care about and love you, it’s a blessing… even though sometimes the responsibility of it can feel like a curse. Your van, it’s a huge selling point that people can stand up in it, for that alone I would price it at the higher end regardless of the amount of miles it has on it… the worse that can happen, is you have to adjust the price later if no one makes an offer.
An additional value of your van is that it easn't just thrown together tp make a sale, nor is it for sale bc it's a hassle to use. It is outfitted in a road-tested configuration. Whatever didn't work was removed or upgraded. Yours is NOT a starter van, but a time- and road-tested compact home on wheels, with a huge fridge, a tested and upgraded solar panels and battery configuration, expendable hoses-- no more breakable pipes and flooding-- and a toilet! Not even towable trailers have as much, or well-thought-out amenities! You've learned alot thru trial and error, and have upgraded your van to a supririor level over amything a person could just drive off the lot with. There'a value in that.
If the range is 5k to 20k and you want it to sell, list around 12k, accept offers around 10k. Chances are that 20k unit will sit quite awhile and go through a price cut or three before selling... If you want to try to get max money, ask about 16k, but be willing to hear offers for sure.
Hey sweetie! I’m so glad you’re finding yourself again. I’m 67 now and one thing I liked about getting older is just being able to be my little crazy self and not worrying about what other people think. The online community is so vicious sometimes 🙄 I love that you are following what God is leading you to do, no matter what others think. His will is all that really matters and people should be happy for you! You do NOT look 50 lol and your hair is stunning. That’s your perfect color. 🥰 I’m looking forward to hearing more about your new job and whatever else you’re doing in Texas. God bless you Allison 🙏💜
Awesome comment! I think I'm finally getting to my own crazy self era as well. I'm definitely trusting God through it all. And I appreciate your very nice compliments. God bless you as well! 🙏🏼
Yes you look gorgeous and make me look forward to being 50 one day, and all the lessons I can learn and adventures I can have and still date and figure it all out. This is my first time on your channel, and I absolutely love this video and just hearing your authenticity and your heart shine so beautifully!!!! Thank you ✨🌷✨ and welcome back. I had a similar experience, but with instagram. I think a lot of people have been burned out from that lifestyle recently and for I’ve reconnected with God as well and who I am and the simple things I enjoy. 💗🌿
You had an adventure and you shared it with the world. Adventures don't last forever, and yours is done. I 100% understand what you are saying about how if you're not going to use the van, then it deserves to be in the hands of someone who will. Wherever you go from here, I hope it's positive. Thank you for the content you created and shared with everyone on YT. And best wishes for whatever is your next journey.
Fellow Gen X gal here. You are so right about this stage of life. I'm a divorced mom, I'll be 52 next month. I don't recall exactly when "the shift" happened, but I think it happened around the same time I said to myself, "I'm giving this all over to God." Mental health is so important! I'm glad you took the time to find yourself and found your way back to us. I am looking forward to seeing what you do in this next chapter.
Aww, Allison! I been thinking about you, lady. I'm glad you could take a break, sounds like you need it. I did miss you & I hope you feel good going forward 🙏🩷
Thank you. I have followed you for sometime from Nova Scotia. I enjoyed your content and will continue to follow you. Your content has been honest and fresh. God will continue to grace you in your work, ❤
Thank You for the update! I've been watching for you and wondering where you went! I've always enjoyed your videos and hope we see more of your life when you're ready to share. Best Wishes!
The happiest Nomads on earth are the ones connecting to the earth not making content for social media 😊 There’s hundreds of thousands of us out here living the nomadic dream and nobody knows us.
There are going to be a lot of people after Helene looking for housing and transportation possibly combined, you might be able to help someone out in that area and make the money you feel is appropriate. Glad to see you back on TH-cam, I'll be watching for your updates. 🙏🏼❤️
You do you and for your followers that is enough. Live your best life and create when you’re ready and willing to share again. I have missed your videos. God bless and I’m always cheering for your happiness and success.
Welcome back and so glad you posted, Allison! We come for you and your fun POV and sense of humor and adventure, not for your slick video editing, etc.
💜 listen to that inner voice. It is bigger than we would ever imagine. Follow your heart follow your gut. Take the time when you need it and don’t apologize for it. Losing yourself is a huge loss to do whatever you need to do to find your way back to you and keep building you.
Good luck to you my friend Very nice video Take care my friend stay well I wish you the best on your TH-cam channel And keep smiling God-bless you forever
It’s ok to just be done. Life has many stages on to the next one! Also happy birthday! We’re the same age with a bday a day apart so I get what you’re saying! Just do a blog about what’s going on with you. Could be anything I’m here for it and you’re not tied in to anything specific.
Good to see you again. You look beautiful! I hear you... I'm with my brother and mom right now, not very far from you. I'm struggling with some of the issues "out there and on platforms." Girly, you were in your car when I started watching you. I loved watching you and your dad building the van together. That was special. Pray about it... seasons. I love you. Take care of yourself... I learned from you. Thank you for your time. ❤ keep telling your story... That's all you need to do. All things unto God.
Allison I’ve missed you a lot you’re such an amazing person and so inspiring I love the god in you he shines bright ‼️❤️ I’m grateful to see you when you post but I’m so glad to hear you’re feeling more like yourself and joyful you are a gift of God with great purpose and I just love you my friend ‼️❤️
I am 52, 53 in just a few months. I can totally relate to so much of what you had to say. As always, Thank you so much for sharing , I always love your updates and look forward to seeing what you choose to do in the future.
I'm glad to see you popped up with a video. I have missed you. I would have never guessed you were 50, I thought maybe 30-35. Best wishes with whatever you decide to do. I hope to see some more videos.
So terrific to hear your voice again and hear about your journey. You’re always relevant!! I’ve been getting chemo for breast cancer that returned after 3 years and I just learned yesterday that i may have spread to my bones and lungs. But like you, I just want to spread joy and love. In whatever way I’m called to do until I am done on the planet. Keep taking good care of yourself and listening to that inner voice.
Such a treat to have a Travel Snacks video! I respect and appreciate your choices - I have watched for van life, have my minivan ready for its DIY transformation to be adventure vehicle or perhaps to live. Major health crisis hit and taking care of that for now but still have my plans. Personally I don't think I am cut out to be a content creator, I just want to heal and be free and start a new chapter. Blessings....
Allison just found your utube just now and I must tell you, I loved every minute of it. Wow, I applaud you for being honest with yourself. I will be going back and watch all your adventures. Do what is right for you and only you. People can be mean and cruel and that is not ok. If you decide to continue in any capacity, I will watch it all. God is good and he will lead you in the right direction if you allow him. You have touched me deeply with your honesty. God Bless! A friend now, from Canada. 🇨🇦
No worries! about having something to go off of just to complete a vlog. Checking in with your snacks crew is great and calms the worries of your whereabouts and if you’re ok. 👍
Good on you. I just started watching your videos earlier today because life happened, had a brutal breakup last week, and am going to be living out of my car mostly for a couple months at age 37. Here I am, spending my first night in my car, then this video pops up. Kinda makes me feel like everything is going to work out.
I’m so happy for you & that you’re putting yourself first, taking care of yourself, as well as your mental health! I’m also at that stage & sometimes finding it hard to push forward & leave the negativity behind me. It’s tough & yet we somehow seem to push forward & make the best of it… I hope to see you on here doing some lives on all the personal struggles, so many of us face on a daily basis! Love ya bunches my friend.. 💗💛🙏💛💗
It's great to see you and you look amazing. I totally get the "twisties", it's a sign of total burn out, time to move on. When you got sick awhile ago I was thinking you might move on then. Living in a vehicle is tough enough without the craziness of social media. Takie care and hope to see you now and then.
Wow, good to see you back! I feel like everyone is struggling with something right now…. Hope you are feeling better and it would be cool if you kept making videos.
I’ve been building a 2000 E250 for the past year, ahh man all the details and research for each step. I finally got my starlink to work remote on the road and have final steps. You chose a great ride and yours is awd and newer so you’ve got that. Also, you’re on the west coast which has so much more land and van accessible places to explore than where I am on east coast. I can’t wait to get back that way. You’ve designed a cozy setup. You’re being smart to consider your finances and find a solution. The people you’re going to meet and overcoming various challenges are just going to add greater depth of character and connection. I would imaging your happiness/quality of life is going to be deeper- though you may feel more lows at times, just ride it out like you do the waves. Thanks for sharing.
Hey girl, hey! So glad to see you. You look great. Do what is best for you. I’ve always said I’m here for whatever you do. It’s still true. Love ya🙏🏾💕🦋
good luck to you!! Your van is top notch, well thought out and built with love! I just purchased a 2019 cargo van i am "creatively no-building"! I bought mine as a well used 2019 Ford Transit, mechanically sound bit 97K miles. I hope you get close to your asking price....you did a great job! {Hugs}
I just searched for you last night on TH-cam, to see if you've made any new videos, & here you are. Yaaaay! I've missed you & I'm so glad that you're back. 🥰👏
I really got to like you and wish you the very best in the next chapter of your life. I also understand the pressure of being a video personality. We get expectations and are easily dissapointed if you don't meet OUR expectations, which isn't good for you, and everything you say is so exposed and picked over. I hope you take a break and if the time comes when you have something you feel you want to focus on, you can start back up.
I'd love to hear you talk for long periods of time, like Tim. You are awesome and I appreciate you both! I'd love to hear more about body positivity with us older ladies❤
I'm always a fan of good boundaries and knowing our limits! ❤ Drowning out the noise and being discerning about who we listen to begins with boundaries. For the record, I vote on every single one of your fun little surveys. Oh, and you do NOT look 50. 😳
Thank you, that's a great reminder about setting solid boundaries and leaning on God for discernment. Thank you for the compliment! 🥰 Also, that's so cool to know you are voting on the community posts! 🙌🏼
That van is priceless,☺️ your Dad lost a piece of fingers/nail in hand helping you build out that van, I can't fathom what you can ask as a fair price 😂
Allison!! So glad you’re feeling better❤ I watch for the talking about, living REAL life. You are one of the most honest and authentic youtubers, which I really appreciate. You are kind, vulnerable, and openly yourself, which inspires me. Love the snack pack community no matter what direction the channel goes in, also peep sugar crystal candy corn❤
This is powerful and appreciated honesty. I've had my awesome self-converted van for 4 years but never put it online for the reasons you've mentioned. Everyone is a critic. No matter how much work & research you've put into something, some people will find the smallest thing to nit-pick. Social media is a black hole. God bless you... His opinion is truly is the only one that matters! ❤
This is weird I was thinking the other day about you and viola here you are. I looked forward to being half a century but hitting 70 not so much. Had to rearrange my life path.
Same. My channel was doing really well…steadily growing. And. I had pressures from “real” life and I just...stopped doing videos. I want to get back to it, but it seems insurmountable. I've disappointed so many people. Including myself. It's been two and half years now.
Im proud of you! I get it. I turned 53 this summer and feel a lit if things. My job and purpose have been a struggle this year. I definitely need to get my joy in life and the Lord back. I know its because I've been in my mid life pit but I'm digging out one spoonful at a time❤️
Im so glad I stumbled upon this. I've been doing content creation for 3 years, and it is definitely frustrating. About a month ago, I had to reflect and ask why I initially started doing this. I think as creators, we lose that reason, which causes burnout, frustration, and spurs of trying to find what works to stay on the up and up. While I would love to monetize, I have to keep reminding myself of MY why not the masses. People that want to watch will, and those that don't🤷🏾♀️. Thank you for speaking your truth and being candid. ❤
Thank you for your comment. It's easy to get lost in all the noise but you are right to focus on the 'why'. Thanks for watching and I wish you the best on your channel!
I missed you!!!! But I totally understand. The same thing happened to me in bookkeeping. I hit a wall and can't do it anymore. Nor do I want to. I would rather wash dishes.
My cousin was a trucker but then needed time off for hip surgery. She couldn't go back. She ended up getting a job washing dishes at a fast-paced restaurant and she loves it. She said its a nice break, not having to think bout anything, didn't have to worry bout where she's going or whatever. Just washing dishes is her only duty. 😃
Negative comments cast negative energy at you. It's no surprise it impacted you. Take care of you. Honor you. Good Luck! Btw, 50, wow!! You look incredible!
Changes keep happening, for all of us! Have to accept with as much grace as one can muster! 😅. Jobs change, kids change- grow- and leave for college, things break and need repairs,... and new opportunities come up! Life is an adventure, but I love to look at yours as I sometimes, Sometimes, get in my SUV to camp/road trip, thanks to yours and others advice. Do you, lady!😊
Thank you for this. You are completely okay to feel these things and smart to pivot when you recognized you didn’t feel yourself. You had a few seasons (years) and it’s okay to switch what you’re doing. No one can be upset that you’re trying to do better. More and more of us solo women nomads are pulling out of this life and continuing. I wish you all the best! Go take care of yourself & thrive!!!
Life can be lonely at times. I turn to TH-cam and Sermons to hear others talk about stuff I like. It gets me away from the pity parties I find myself attending. I'm gonna see how all of you have dealt with things. I might learn something. Thumbs up and welcome back. Love from, S. California.
Hi. I'm sorry for your bad experiences. I'll be rooting for your hopes and dream to become true and for your well-being. Whatever you choose to do, always prioritize your safety, health, and happiness (well-being), everything else is manageable! P.S. I buy your van, if you come with it. Pops
My apologies for writing another comment, I don't want to be "That Guy," but I really want to share something that I appreciate. Here it is:
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - C.S. Lewis
Pops
@@popspops3795 love that! Thanks.
@@popspops3795 comments mean a lot to creators and your comment was really great. It was something I needed to hear right now!
I love this comment!!!🫶
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I couldn't believe my ears when you said, "When I turned 50 last year . . . " I would have put your age at no more than 35. You look great!
I gasped when she said 50. I thought she was in her 30s.
I always love your videos. So understandable how you feel. You were burnt out. Also some people love criticizing. It is their thing. But the nastys need to shut up. I think you are great the way you are. Don't change please. Fifty what a shock.
You are too kind, I appreciate the compliment!
Thank you! 😊
Agreed😊
We love you, Allison! Do what's right for you and the real ones will always understand. Stay well 🤠
❤️ Love right back to you! Thanks for being part of my journey!! 🙏🏼
I’m a musician. I performed in a high profile position in a symphony orchestra. I had played for 35 years but my last year I knew I was done. I quit 9 years ago. People thought I was crazy giving up the job but I have been so much happier and relieved with my choice. You gotta do what you gotta do to have your best life!
Wow, thanks for sharing this! You know yourself best and know when to move to the new chapter in your life!
@@Jan-mv9ni nice Jan. Live your dream. As a musician I'm happy you're happy. It's crazy to think that even as a professional you still found it wasn't fulfilling you. May all your days shine brightly, and your nights blessed with peace ✌️
It's nice to see you again. Good luck with this new chapter in your life.♥️
Thank you!
We sometimes have seasons in our lives. Paying atn to what our body n mind are saying is so important. Bless you for doing that.
You go girl! You do You!! Yes, there is negative out there, however I've found out that there is so much more positive and I'm sure you have touched many people over the years just by you being a strong, kind, caring and motivated woman. You have done amazing things in your life so far.. be kind to yourself and keep smiling! BIG HUGS!
Thank you for your nice comment! Also, I love your username. 😊
I agree, Alison. It's valuable that you share; it IS "lonely out here!" And, it IS nice to know that we're not alone. Keep on, being frank, relatable you. That, alone, is refreshing and comforting. You have come to the same conclusion as me. Thank you; keep doing you!
It’s so good to see you, Allison. I hear and feel you. I’m single and I just turned 70 last Friday. It surprised me how hard that actually hit me. 😮😂 You are such an inspiration to so many of us and I admire your transparency, in your personal thoughts and your faith. Im here and cheering you on. Keep shining. ❤️ from Canada
Happy belated Birthday! I appreciate your comment. We can cheer each other on!
@@travelsnackshi Alison. So glad to see you on here again. I live in a tiny town (Shiro TX). I got a used camper and an astro van. Love tiny living at 71 yrs old. I'm staying put here because after close to 9 years of searching, I FINALLY found and expository teaching church & Absolutely love it so I'm 'home'!! I will stay in my camper 26ft until I go to be with the Lord. Tiny living is perfect for me. I'm so grateful. My cup runneth over. By the way, I enjoyed this not-edited video. God bless you.❤
@@LiveFree123 Happy Slightly Belated Birthday !
It’s perfectly understandable to need a break or even to quit TH-cam altogether if that’s what you feel you need, just please try to keep us updated, even just a short community post would do.
I don’t think you realize that in the same way you love us, WE LOVE YOU TOO & I was genuinely worried about you, I know others were as well. Don’t let that stress the people pleaser in you out, it’s not a scolding or anything like that, it’s just a testament to the fact that you have a lot of people that care about and love you, it’s a blessing… even though sometimes the responsibility of it can feel like a curse.
Your van, it’s a huge selling point that people can stand up in it, for that alone I would price it at the higher end regardless of the amount of miles it has on it… the worse that can happen, is you have to adjust the price later if no one makes an offer.
Thank you so much for this sweet comment. It is very heartwarming to know I have so much love within the Snack Pack. I appreciate your kind words! 🙏🏼
An additional value of your van is that it easn't just thrown together tp make a sale, nor is it for sale bc it's a hassle to use.
It is outfitted in a road-tested configuration. Whatever didn't work was removed or upgraded. Yours is NOT a starter van, but a time- and road-tested compact home on wheels, with a huge fridge, a tested and upgraded solar panels and battery configuration, expendable hoses-- no more breakable pipes and flooding-- and a toilet! Not even towable trailers have as much, or well-thought-out amenities! You've learned alot thru trial and error, and have upgraded your van to a supririor level over amything a person could just drive off the lot with. There'a value in that.
Tell us where it is for sale
If the range is 5k to 20k and you want it to sell, list around 12k, accept offers around 10k. Chances are that 20k unit will sit quite awhile and go through a price cut or three before selling... If you want to try to get max money, ask about 16k, but be willing to hear offers for sure.
Today is the first time I've seen your channel. Thumbs up!
Good to see you back, Allison! I wondered how you were doing. Thanks for the update.
Hey sweetie! I’m so glad you’re finding yourself again. I’m 67 now and one thing I liked about getting older is just being able to be my little crazy self and not worrying about what other people think. The online community is so vicious sometimes 🙄 I love that you are following what God is leading you to do, no matter what others think. His will is all that really matters and people should be happy for you! You do NOT look 50 lol and your hair is stunning. That’s your perfect color. 🥰 I’m looking forward to hearing more about your new job and whatever else you’re doing in Texas. God bless you Allison 🙏💜
Awesome comment! I think I'm finally getting to my own crazy self era as well. I'm definitely trusting God through it all. And I appreciate your very nice compliments. God bless you as well! 🙏🏼
Yes, that is the best hair color for you! Well done!
Yes you look gorgeous and make me look forward to being 50 one day, and all the lessons I can learn and adventures I can have and still date and figure it all out. This is my first time on your channel, and I absolutely love this video and just hearing your authenticity and your heart shine so beautifully!!!! Thank you ✨🌷✨ and welcome back. I had a similar experience, but with instagram. I think a lot of people have been burned out from that lifestyle recently and for I’ve reconnected with God as well and who I am and the simple things I enjoy. 💗🌿
R u having a ruff meno? This too shall pass. Get HRT .
You do you, dear friend. Whatever makes you happy. That’s the most important thing!! Blessings 😘
Yes! Thank you!
I appreciate you sharing. It is a good idea to accept that it is okay stop being a people pleaser. So good to see you back.
Thank you for watching and for your nice comment!
Great to see you back Allison! Much love😊❤️
You had an adventure and you shared it with the world. Adventures don't last forever, and yours is done. I 100% understand what you are saying about how if you're not going to use the van, then it deserves to be in the hands of someone who will. Wherever you go from here, I hope it's positive. Thank you for the content you created and shared with everyone on YT. And best wishes for whatever is your next journey.
Good luck in your life Allison. 💖 😊 BE happy.
Fellow Gen X gal here. You are so right about this stage of life. I'm a divorced mom, I'll be 52 next month. I don't recall exactly when "the shift" happened, but I think it happened around the same time I said to myself, "I'm giving this all over to God."
Mental health is so important! I'm glad you took the time to find yourself and found your way back to us. I am looking forward to seeing what you do in this next chapter.
Yay Gen-X! I like that you said 'the shift'. It's so true, it does feel like a shift. But God is always with us through it all!
Aww, Allison! I been thinking about you, lady. I'm glad you could take a break, sounds like you need it. I did miss you & I hope you feel good going forward 🙏🩷
Love it turning 50 hear myself! You do you girl! I will be watching 😍
Thank you. I have followed you for sometime from Nova Scotia. I enjoyed your content and will continue to follow you. Your content has been honest and fresh. God will continue to grace you in your work, ❤
Thank you for sticking by me. I appreciate that!
God bless you!! Everyone goes through transitions in life!! We are here for you!! ✝️🙏🏼❤️
Thank you and blessings to you as well!
Welcome back! 🙂
Thank you! 😊
I hear you. 50 changes everything. I get it. I get a lot of what you discussed.
Girl i will go with you travel the world, it will be fun ride with you, don't give up
Really sorry, enjoyed watching you and hearing your thoughts, wish you well ❤
So lovely to see you again and continue always doing what is needed to care for and nurture yourself ❤
Thanks for watching!
Welcome back. Missed ya! Glad to see ya! ❤️🙏🏼😃
Thank You for the update! I've been watching for you and wondering where you went! I've always enjoyed your videos and hope we see more of your life when you're ready to share. Best Wishes!
Thank you so much!
The happiest Nomads on earth are the ones connecting to the earth not making content for social media 😊
There’s hundreds of thousands of us out here living the nomadic dream and nobody knows us.
Watched till the end hope it helps. Good video
Thank you! 🙏🏼
There are going to be a lot of people after Helene looking for housing and transportation possibly combined, you might be able to help someone out in that area and make the money you feel is appropriate.
Glad to see you back on TH-cam, I'll be watching for your updates. 🙏🏼❤️
You do you and for your followers that is enough. Live your best life and create when you’re ready and willing to share again. I have missed your videos. God bless and I’m always cheering for your happiness and success.
Welcome back and so glad you posted, Allison! We come for you and your fun POV and sense of humor and adventure, not for your slick video editing, etc.
Thank you so much!!
💜 listen to that inner voice. It is bigger than we would ever imagine. Follow your heart follow your gut. Take the time when you need it and don’t apologize for it. Losing yourself is a huge loss to do whatever you need to do to find your way back to you and keep building you.
Good luck to you my friend Very nice video Take care my friend stay well I wish you the best on your TH-cam channel And keep smiling God-bless you forever
It’s ok to just be done. Life has many stages on to the next one! Also happy birthday! We’re the same age with a bday a day apart so I get what you’re saying! Just do a blog about what’s going on with you. Could be anything I’m here for it and you’re not tied in to anything specific.
Thank you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TOO! 🥳
Good to see you again. You look beautiful!
I hear you... I'm with my brother and mom right now, not very far from you. I'm struggling with some of the issues "out there and on platforms."
Girly, you were in your car when I started watching you. I loved watching you and your dad building the van together. That was special.
Pray about it... seasons. I love you. Take care of yourself... I learned from you. Thank you for your time. ❤ keep telling your story... That's all you need to do. All things unto God.
Allison I’ve missed you a lot you’re such an amazing person and so inspiring I love the god in you he shines bright ‼️❤️ I’m grateful to see you when you post but I’m so glad to hear you’re feeling more like yourself and joyful you are a gift of God with great purpose and I just love you my friend ‼️❤️
Hi Allison great to see you do what's right for you I've enjoyed your videos your honesty I miss you. My prayers are for you
I am 52, 53 in just a few months. I can totally relate to so much of what you had to say. As always, Thank you so much for sharing , I always love your updates and look forward to seeing what you choose to do in the future.
I'm glad to see you popped up with a video. I have missed you. I would have never guessed you were 50, I thought maybe 30-35. Best wishes with whatever you decide to do. I hope to see some more videos.
Thank you! Much appreciated!
So terrific to hear your voice again and hear about your journey. You’re always relevant!! I’ve been getting chemo for breast cancer that returned after 3 years and I just learned yesterday that i may have spread to my bones and lungs. But like you, I just want to spread joy and love. In whatever way I’m called to do until I am done on the planet. Keep taking good care of yourself and listening to that inner voice.
Thank you for your comment! I'm saying a prayer for you right now. 🙏🏼 God knows what we need and will never leave us. I appreciate you, thanks!
Such a treat to have a Travel Snacks video! I respect and appreciate your choices - I have watched for van life, have my minivan ready for its DIY transformation to be adventure vehicle or perhaps to live. Major health crisis hit and taking care of that for now but still have my plans. Personally I don't think I am cut out to be a content creator, I just want to heal and be free and start a new chapter. Blessings....
Amen to that! I pray you heal quickly and I'm excited for your future minivan journey. Woohoo!
Allison just found your utube just now and I must tell you, I loved every minute of it. Wow, I applaud you for being honest with yourself. I will be going back and watch all your adventures. Do what is right for you and only you. People can be mean and cruel and that is not ok. If you decide to continue in any capacity, I will watch it all. God is good and he will lead you in the right direction if you allow him. You have touched me deeply with your honesty. God Bless! A friend now, from Canada. 🇨🇦
No worries! about having something to go off of just to complete a vlog. Checking in with your snacks crew is great and calms the worries of your whereabouts and if you’re ok. 👍
I love that... Snacks Crew! I'm back and will continue to check-in. 🙌🏼
Good on you. I just started watching your videos earlier today because life happened, had a brutal breakup last week, and am going to be living out of my car mostly for a couple months at age 37. Here I am, spending my first night in my car, then this video pops up. Kinda makes me feel like everything is going to work out.
I want to encourage you, IT'S GOING TO WORK OUT! You just keep going, one foot in front of the other and it will get better. You can do this!
I’m so happy for you & that you’re putting yourself first, taking care of yourself, as well as your mental health! I’m also at that stage & sometimes finding it hard to push forward & leave the negativity behind me. It’s tough & yet we somehow seem to push forward & make the best of it… I hope to see you on here doing some lives on all the personal struggles, so many of us face on a daily basis! Love ya bunches my friend.. 💗💛🙏💛💗
We're in it together! Thanks for your nice comment and thanks for sticking with me. Love ya back!
❤ love your vibes Allison. You do YOU.
Good to see you back. Looking forward to see more of your video in the future
Thank you so much!!
Girl more power to you follow you heart do what ever you want to do you are good be happy... We love you ❤!
It's great to see you and you look amazing. I totally get the "twisties", it's a sign of total burn out, time to move on. When you got sick awhile ago I was thinking you might move on then. Living in a vehicle is tough enough without the craziness of social media. Takie care and hope to see you now and then.
You were so much fun with travel snacks. Thanks for that. I hope your life becomes exactly what you need it to be. Best of luck in the future.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Omgosh, i love that you're back!!! And I know what you mean about taking time to just "be", think, grow. 👍🤗💖
😊 thank you!
Great video I am sorry you have had a rough time lately I am glad you are feeling better
Good for you for trusting your own instincts 🤗 Wish you the best in all you do! 😎🇨🇦🚐
Thank you!
Wow, good to see you back! I feel like everyone is struggling with something right now…. Hope you are feeling better and it would be cool if you kept making videos.
Love your videos. Think you are awesome and you should do what makes you happy and joyful! Keep on keeping on! You are amazing!!! 🎉 ❤
I’ve been building a 2000 E250 for the past year, ahh man all the details and research for each step. I finally got my starlink to work remote on the road and have final steps. You chose a great ride and yours is awd and newer so you’ve got that. Also, you’re on the west coast which has so much more land and van accessible places to explore than where I am on east coast. I can’t wait to get back that way. You’ve designed a cozy setup. You’re being smart to consider your finances and find a solution. The people you’re going to meet and overcoming various challenges are just going to add greater depth of character and connection. I would imaging your happiness/quality of life is going to be deeper- though you may feel more lows at times, just ride it out like you do the waves. Thanks for sharing.
Hey girl, hey! So glad to see you. You look great. Do what is best for you. I’ve always said I’m here for whatever you do. It’s still true. Love ya🙏🏾💕🦋
Thank you, good to see your comment! I appreciate you, love ya back!
good luck to you!! Your van is top notch, well thought out and built with love! I just purchased a 2019 cargo van i am "creatively no-building"! I bought mine as a well used 2019 Ford Transit, mechanically sound bit 97K miles. I hope you get close to your asking price....you did a great job! {Hugs}
Good luck and I hope you find Joy.
I just searched for you last night on TH-cam, to see if you've made any new videos, & here you are. Yaaaay! I've missed you & I'm so glad that you're back. 🥰👏
I’m looking forward to what’s next for you! Love another Gen Xer
I really got to like you and wish you the very best in the next chapter of your life. I also understand the pressure of being a video personality. We get expectations and are easily dissapointed if you don't meet OUR expectations, which isn't good for you, and everything you say is so exposed and picked over. I hope you take a break and if the time comes when you have something you feel you want to focus on, you can start back up.
I'd love to hear you talk for long periods of time, like Tim. You are awesome and I appreciate you both! I'd love to hear more about body positivity with us older ladies❤
Looking forward to whatever you want to share with us. 😊
Hi. New here only watched 2 videos. Keep going get that big Silver 100K plaque before you stop on TH-cam. Just put out 1 video per week
Welcome to the Snack Pack!! 🥳 Even though I took a break, I'm back. And yes, I'll be posting 1-2 videos a week from here on out. Thanks for watching!
I'm always a fan of good boundaries and knowing our limits! ❤ Drowning out the noise and being discerning about who we listen to begins with boundaries.
For the record, I vote on every single one of your fun little surveys. Oh, and you do NOT look 50. 😳
Thank you, that's a great reminder about setting solid boundaries and leaning on God for discernment. Thank you for the compliment! 🥰 Also, that's so cool to know you are voting on the community posts! 🙌🏼
That van is priceless,☺️ your Dad lost a piece of fingers/nail in hand helping you build out that van, I can't fathom what you can ask as a fair price 😂
😂😂😂😂😂
haha! So true! And it's awesome that you remember that!!! It is priceless but I don't want it to sit and waste away so it's time to let it go. 🙁
Allison!! So glad you’re feeling better❤ I watch for the talking about, living REAL life. You are one of the most honest and authentic youtubers, which I really appreciate. You are kind, vulnerable, and openly yourself, which inspires me. Love the snack pack community no matter what direction the channel goes in, also peep sugar crystal candy corn❤
This is powerful and appreciated honesty. I've had my awesome self-converted van for 4 years but never put it online for the reasons you've mentioned. Everyone is a critic. No matter how much work & research you've put into something, some people will find the smallest thing to nit-pick. Social media is a black hole. God bless you... His opinion is truly is the only one that matters! ❤
Thank you and I agree!
People can write things that they would never say to another person to their face…
Glad to see you again. I will watch whatever you put out.
Thank you!
I've been watching your videos since before Snoopy, so while it's a change, I think you know what you need. Good to see you. Stay safe and TFS, still.
I appreciate you being here for the journey!
Keep God number one in your heart! God bless you Allison!
This is weird I was thinking the other day about you and viola here you are. I looked forward to being half a century but hitting 70 not so much. Had to rearrange my life path.
Same. My channel was doing really well…steadily growing. And. I had pressures from “real” life and I just...stopped doing videos. I want to get back to it, but it seems insurmountable. I've disappointed so many people. Including myself. It's been two and half years now.
You are awesome Allison, we appreciate you ❤
Im proud of you! I get it. I turned 53 this summer and feel a lit if things. My job and purpose have been a struggle this year. I definitely need to get my joy in life and the Lord back. I know its because I've been in my mid life pit but I'm digging out one spoonful at a time❤️
Im so glad I stumbled upon this. I've been doing content creation for 3 years, and it is definitely frustrating. About a month ago, I had to reflect and ask why I initially started doing this. I think as creators, we lose that reason, which causes burnout, frustration, and spurs of trying to find what works to stay on the up and up. While I would love to monetize, I have to keep reminding myself of MY why not the masses. People that want to watch will, and those that don't🤷🏾♀️. Thank you for speaking your truth and being candid. ❤
Thank you for your comment. It's easy to get lost in all the noise but you are right to focus on the 'why'. Thanks for watching and I wish you the best on your channel!
I missed you!!!!
But I totally understand. The same thing happened to me in bookkeeping. I hit a wall and can't do it anymore. Nor do I want to. I would rather wash dishes.
Thank you for missing me, I missed the Snack Pack too!
When you hit a wall, there's pretty much nothing more you can do. Take time for yourself!
My cousin was a trucker but then needed time off for hip surgery. She couldn't go back. She ended up getting a job washing dishes at a fast-paced restaurant and she loves it. She said its a nice break, not having to think bout anything, didn't have to worry bout where she's going or whatever. Just washing dishes is her only duty. 😃
Completely understand where you're coming from.
You do you it's OK ❤
It's good to hear from you again
Hey glad your back I missed you
Thanks for sharing, hope u all good, u are the best.
Thank you for watching!
Negative comments cast negative energy at you. It's no surprise it impacted you. Take care of you. Honor you. Good Luck! Btw, 50, wow!! You look incredible!
Great to see you back alison! Hang in there things will always get better you look awesome by the way
Great to be back and thank you for the nice compliment!
Changes keep happening, for all of us! Have to accept with as much grace as one can muster! 😅. Jobs change, kids change- grow- and leave for college, things break and need repairs,... and new opportunities come up! Life is an adventure, but I love to look at yours as I sometimes, Sometimes, get in my SUV to camp/road trip, thanks to yours and others advice. Do you, lady!😊
Thank you for this. You are completely okay to feel these things and smart to pivot when you recognized you didn’t feel yourself. You had a few seasons (years) and it’s okay to switch what you’re doing. No one can be upset that you’re trying to do better.
More and more of us solo women nomads are pulling out of this life and continuing. I wish you all the best! Go take care of yourself & thrive!!!
Thank you! Yes, I agree that we need to allow ourselves to grow and change.
Glad you’re okay take care of yourself.
So glad to see you. Glad you're doing well. You are witty and funny. Talk about life. It will be great.
Thanks so much!
Glad she's back 😊
So glad to see you. When Tim was on live I asked how you were doing? I definitely am glad to see you and wish you all the best ❤❤
We all get down ocassionly and it's okay to take a break.
Well no matter what happens we are glad you are back healthy and living your best life
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Life can be lonely at times. I turn to TH-cam and Sermons to hear others talk about stuff I like. It gets me away from the pity parties I find myself attending. I'm gonna see how all of you have dealt with things. I might learn something. Thumbs up and welcome back. Love from, S. California.
Thanks! Happy to hear you'll be watching. 😊
I love this video!! Love you travel snacks!!🤗
Hi. I'm sorry for your bad experiences. I'll be rooting for your hopes and dream to become true and for your well-being.
Whatever you choose to do, always prioritize your safety, health, and happiness (well-being), everything else is manageable!
P.S. I buy your van, if you come with it.
Pops