Believe me "living like an old person" is NOT a good thing! Sitting there watching TV is BAD for your body. And getting up to see which one of your friends is being hauled out for the last time on a stretcher is no fun either. I have a plan to escape and will be in my converted bus hopefully before Aug, And free to go wherever I want whenever I want and do the things I want to do. The grass is always greener somewhere else, but not here!!!!
I’ve been doing vanlife a couple of years now, I have the “I want a normal life in an apartment” thought often. Then I think about all the things I love about vanlife and it goes away. Love what you said about it being ludicrous not to try. Solid advice right there. Glad I found your channel!!
I, too, love a good yap session. You have hit really good points! I think perspective is the ultimate skill set to hone in life (in general) and applying it to "unconventional" dreams like van life builds that self-trust that WILL carry you through life in a healthy way. I realized more recently that you have your personal dreams for a reason & it is up to you to figure out what gaps you have in your toolbox to make those dreams manifest. A big one is mental fortitude. Van life/car camping/overlanding has for sure highlighted those shortcomings in an accelerated way. I suppose "survival mode" will do that to you but at least you get some beautiful views.
I discovered your channel last night. I don't like to jump in in the middle so I started with your first video and I am up to "Why Minivan Campers are great vehicles for vanlife" from 2 years ago. I said all of that to say this.... you are adorably weird (in a great way), whackily (yeah that's not a word) funny and super cute. I fear I am in the midst of a severe girl crush. Edit: It took a little while but I am all caught up. Watched and "liked" every video from years ago until now. All I have left to say is.... "More....need more videos!!"
Thanks for the Yap Session Madison. Unlike you, I don't possess the art of yappiness, but I'm glad you share your thoughts and feelings about your van life and what you learned about living on the road. You seem to have the right idea about always trying to remain the optimist. Solitude is fine but sometimes you need someone to tell that to. If at times you deal with sadness , just remember "Sadness eventually flies away on the wings of time." Have a great trip back home to Florida. 👣 🌴
Love this! This all rings true! I have been living this nomad life since July 2021, but I'm 46! You're very lucky to have figured this all out already! God bless your travels!❤️✨️🙏🏽
Great video. Thank you. Wish your 4 month video was more detailed because that's the trip I will be taking in 2025 hopefully beginning in February. Start in Miami and head West via the lower states, enjoy California, Washington, Oregon, drive the North half of the US, visit family and friends in NY, Ma, RI, and Conn. Then go to a family wedding in NC in July 2025. I'm excited. Your videos resonate with me, they are helpful as I plan this trip in an SUV, smaller than your minivan. Oh well, let's see. 😅
Good morning, Madison. I am missing seeing new videos from you. I hope all is well. The content you provide is unique and interesting. I look forward to your next one. Peace and wishes for your continued success.
I believe you are right about being fatigued after driving being caused more by the mental strain than any physical exertion (unless you are driving a large motorhome through 45mph crosswinds, that's a lot of both). Pearl Jam said it best "Bus driving's harder on your head than on your feet" The level of "alert" also seems to play a part for me. When I'm driving a car on a sunny day I can easily do 4-5 hour stretches without stopping for anything but when it is raining or snowing I can't even do 2 hours without a break. Being on edge with less than ideal driving conditions just seems to take all of the energy. Driving the motorhome automatically raises the alert level because you are driving a heavier vehicle and in my case with a car being towed behind so I find no matter the weather or road conditions I tend to to limit the stretches to 1.5 to 2 hours.
My parents also get up and stretch every hour and a half to two hours on a trip. It makes a world of difference! And I’ll have to check out those songs!
I always love your perspective Maddison! Thank you for gifting us the things you’ve learned in life through your videos. PS Even though your editing has been basic recently the content is super quality and that’s what matters! You do have some great editing skills though for when you want to take all that time to do it but know we watch not because of the editing but for you (:
Thank you! I love a heavy edit, just life has been super busy so a low key video is better than none 🥲 but I have some ideas that will require more editing so strap in!
Sometimes being sad is just being sad. It's not depression. More often than not depression is an emptiness or nothingness. Sometimes you can have one in each hand.
Anything more than five hours is a lot! I usually do three hour stretches and walk for minimum an hour at the gym to help level it out, driving all day is almost like having an office job!
@@madisonraetogo Basically bcs you have to sit for 4 hrs at a time. Trust me, I know bcs I do. I hope your freelancing is flowing smoothly and paying well! 🤗💰💲
Well I disagree on one thing. You will save the rent or mortgage payments and you have an oportunity to save and buy a property in the future. If you have an online job you're golden.
@@madisonraetogo I have the remote job but some recent events had delay the idea of renting my home and live in a van. But hopefully one day I do the crazy. 😄
Good morning, Madison. I am missing seeing new videos from you. I hope all is well. The content you provide is unique and interesting. I look forward to your next one. Peace and wishes for your continued success.
Believe me "living like an old person" is NOT a good thing! Sitting there watching TV is BAD for your body. And getting up to see which one of your friends is being hauled out for the last time on a stretcher is no fun either. I have a plan to escape and will be in my converted bus hopefully before Aug, And free to go wherever I want whenever I want and do the things I want to do. The grass is always greener somewhere else, but not here!!!!
I’ve been doing vanlife a couple of years now, I have the “I want a normal life in an apartment” thought often. Then I think about all the things I love about vanlife and it goes away. Love what you said about it being ludicrous not to try. Solid advice right there. Glad I found your channel!!
I, too, love a good yap session. You have hit really good points! I think perspective is the ultimate skill set to hone in life (in general) and applying it to "unconventional" dreams like van life builds that self-trust that WILL carry you through life in a healthy way. I realized more recently that you have your personal dreams for a reason & it is up to you to figure out what gaps you have in your toolbox to make those dreams manifest. A big one is mental fortitude. Van life/car camping/overlanding has for sure highlighted those shortcomings in an accelerated way. I suppose "survival mode" will do that to you but at least you get some beautiful views.
Wait I love your perspective too- great points!
I discovered your channel last night. I don't like to jump in in the middle so I started with your first video and I am up to "Why Minivan Campers are great vehicles for vanlife" from 2 years ago. I said all of that to say this.... you are adorably weird (in a great way), whackily (yeah that's not a word) funny and super cute. I fear I am in the midst of a severe girl crush.
Edit: It took a little while but I am all caught up. Watched and "liked" every video from years ago until now. All I have left to say is.... "More....need more videos!!"
Oh wow, thank you! I hope you enjoy our future videos as well, let me know if there’s anything in particular that you would want to see!
You better like being alone with yourself and be comfortable with it.
Thanks for the Yap Session Madison. Unlike you, I don't possess the art of yappiness, but I'm glad you share your thoughts and feelings about your van life and what you learned about living on the road. You seem to have the right idea about always trying to remain the optimist. Solitude is fine but sometimes you need someone to tell that to.
If at times you deal with sadness , just remember "Sadness eventually flies away on the wings of time."
Have a great trip back home to Florida. 👣 🌴
Love this! This all rings true! I have been living this nomad life since July 2021, but I'm 46! You're very lucky to have figured this all out already! God bless your travels!❤️✨️🙏🏽
Awesome 👏 I hope and pray God blesses your trip🤩👍🙏👏🌼🌸🌻🌺😍🥰
Thanks dad
Your welcome 🤩🙏👍🥰
Love you 🥰
Going 2 years strong! An plan on going longer!
So spot on, so dead right, SUCH a good reminder! TY! Madison!
I like doing 2-4 months at a time on the road and then when the weather gets really bad I rent a spot for 2-3 months.
Great video. Thank you. Wish your 4 month video was more detailed because that's the trip I will be taking in 2025 hopefully beginning in February. Start in Miami and head West via the lower states, enjoy California, Washington, Oregon, drive the North half of the US, visit family and friends in NY, Ma, RI, and Conn. Then go to a family wedding in NC in July 2025. I'm excited. Your videos resonate with me, they are helpful as I plan this trip in an SUV, smaller than your minivan. Oh well, let's see. 😅
You Said The Right Thing Madison, because Traveling In A Vehicle, And Sleeping In A Vehicle To, Is not Easy at all, for real.
Good morning, Madison. I am missing seeing new videos from you. I hope all is well. The content you provide is unique and interesting. I look forward to your next one. Peace and wishes for your continued success.
Wow! I am impressed for your age, the wisdom you have and super attitude! 😊
Awww thank you🥺🥺🥺
I believe you are right about being fatigued after driving being caused more by the mental strain than any physical exertion (unless you are driving a large motorhome through 45mph crosswinds, that's a lot of both). Pearl Jam said it best "Bus driving's harder on your head than on your feet"
The level of "alert" also seems to play a part for me. When I'm driving a car on a sunny day I can easily do 4-5 hour stretches without stopping for anything but when it is raining or snowing I can't even do 2 hours without a break. Being on edge with less than ideal driving conditions just seems to take all of the energy. Driving the motorhome automatically raises the alert level because you are driving a heavier vehicle and in my case with a car being towed behind so I find no matter the weather or road conditions I tend to to limit the stretches to 1.5 to 2 hours.
My parents also get up and stretch every hour and a half to two hours on a trip. It makes a world of difference! And I’ll have to check out those songs!
Hi Madisn, another person with the same name is doing videos. I saw this on youtube. Hiwever, i am glad to see yours is Van life.
I always love your perspective Maddison! Thank you for gifting us the things you’ve learned in life through your videos.
PS Even though your editing has been basic recently the content is super quality and that’s what matters! You do have some great editing skills though for when you want to take all that time to do it but know we watch not because of the editing but for you (:
Thank you! I love a heavy edit, just life has been super busy so a low key video is better than none 🥲 but I have some ideas that will require more editing so strap in!
True words! Vanlife can be amazing, but addressing your problems head-on is important. We sent you an email, take a look.
All facts! 🔥
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I enjoy your philosophy of life Madison. Well done
Thank you!
One could quip you have 99 problems but a landlord ain’t one 😤
I need this as a song ASAP
Hay there you have a good time on your trip love you❤
Thank youuuuuu
So how are you doing on your trip hope you have a good time. Love you. Be safe out there.❤️
Sometimes being sad is just being sad. It's not depression. More often than not depression is an emptiness or nothingness. Sometimes you can have one in each hand.
Driving for 7.5 hrs is mentally exhausting so yes driving is very tiring and a nice stroll helps in this situation...Just a suggestion! 😁
Anything more than five hours is a lot! I usually do three hour stretches and walk for minimum an hour at the gym to help level it out, driving all day is almost like having an office job!
@@madisonraetogo Basically bcs you have to sit for 4 hrs at a time. Trust me, I know bcs I do. I hope your freelancing is flowing smoothly and paying well! 🤗💰💲
Drive safe getting back down here. Its getting close to the usual mass migration of Canadians and New Yorkers. And they ae not the best of drivers!!!
Girl ,the reason you're single is because,you're so aware of everyones BS 😂 the end. Same here btw
Do you know what, I’ll claim this
@@madisonraetogo birds of a feather 🙂 I'm pretty much the same way
Well I disagree on one thing. You will save the rent or mortgage payments and you have an oportunity to save and buy a property in the future. If you have an online job you're golden.
I forget what I said about this, but I agree with you! And I have a remote job as well. It’s the best.
@@madisonraetogo I have the remote job but some recent events had delay the idea of renting my home and live in a van. But hopefully one day I do the crazy. 😄
I remember suv life for 17months. was ok. not too bad.
You're too young to be in a van you have to experience every thing else then you'll have to make it work 👌
Good morning, Madison. I am missing seeing new videos from you. I hope all is well. The content you provide is unique and interesting. I look forward to your next one. Peace and wishes for your continued success.