The most embarrassing night of van life, ever lol
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Yes, it really happened.
0:00 in this economy
00:36 a little too at home
01:14 starting off strong
02:22 shooting the stars
03:30 911
05:36 the officer
06:25 does this happen often
06:52 van life morning routine
08:03 bad things come in threes
09:14 the bahamas of montana
09:45 dancing bald eagles
10:38 ok that's enough
11:48 takeaways
12:08 blooper
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I'm Mariah Alice, and I live the "solo female van life" with my dog, Finn. We've been on the road full time since June of 2020, and although our road has been met with what feels like a zillion ups and downs, we've finally gotten to the point where living in a van feels like home. Sometimes we're alone in the woods, sometimes we're alone in a desert, sometimes we're chasing snow or thunderstorms, sometimes we're trying to see all 50 states, and sometimes we're making weekly videos here on RUclips talking about our feelings, anxiety, loneliness, seasonal extreme sadness..... yeah. I don't know what I'm doing with my life. And that's okay. I think :)
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Awesome story. I’ve worried about that in my van and backpacking as well. Now, so you don’t feel so silly…. A bush pilot buddy of mine from Alaska saw that the guy he JUST DROPPED OFF was writhing in pain on the beach. So my friend landed again to see what the problem was. The drop-off guys was on all fours and said “MAN I DIDN’T KNOW THIS BEAR REPELLENT WOULD HURT SO BAD WHEN YOU PUT IT ON!!” So he thought it was like mosquito repellent and put it on himself. There….your deal was not being dumb :]
You're the second person I've heard that has a story about someone intentionally spraying themselves thinking that's how it worked to repel bears...... these stories are the craziest hahahaha
@UCUH8BJrO7mwllT5N13cN19w Haha - yikes! good stuff!
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@@garybrown9062 Let me see if my bear spray says "repels bears" or some such. I can see a naive non-woodsman or non-English speaker making such a mistake. Great story!
@@MariahAlice Lol Oh my goodness.
Good news is that the flashing red and blue lights from police cars and an ambulance and hysterical laughter probably scared all the bears away. Stay safe.
hahahaha 100%
Oh my…. 😬
Oh no. Glad you are ok. Sounds like something I would do
Geeeez what a gnarly week. Glad ya’ll are okay. Some friends in Canada told me that tourists sometimes spray themselves with bear spray, thinking it’s meant to keep them away 🙃
😂😂😂
I can totally see that happening!!!
I’m glad you’re OK. Besides being the greatest OK guitar player, I’m also a registered nurse and I would recommend carrying baby shampoo to clean out your eyes in case that ever happens again. The baby shampoo helps remove and break down the oils. It also won’t irritate your eyes as much as other remedies.
And it's multiple use and smells great! Thank you for sharing!
J&J makes good baby shampoo, but Aquaphor is the best. No dyes, no stinging or soreness. Does a good job on you hair too. Treat yourself and buy a bottle to try. Also recommended for shampooing dogs, it won't dry out their skin and is unscented.
omg love this pro tip! thank you kind person!
Good to know!! Makes sense.
Oh cool. I will have to remember that.
Oh wait thats a dope hobby! takin pics of the stars
It's oddly rewarding hahaha
Holysht batman..... the fact that you did this video show how incredibly much you've grown over the past year!! Good on you!
Oh my gosh you're so funny! Sounds like the officer was so kind and helped to talk you through the worst if the bear spray incident. Thank you for sharing lol I have these weird "perfect sequence of events" things happen to me all the time, so I'm glad you shared. AND put your awesome sense of humour spin on it too lol
Also SO GLAD FINNY WASN'T INVOLVED! That would've been devastating 😢
Love that Bahamas shot at the end too, great video Mariah ❤
If ghat
And to think. I just bought some bear spray for me coming into Oregon this week. While it may have been painful for you to experience, you're reminding/teaching others about this experience and giving us something to think about while we use it.
Another learning experience. I'm impressed at your ability to bounce back. You've grown a great deal as a person since your voyage of discovery began.
That was wonderful!!! A great example of “going with the flow”, & now I know what to do if I should get something like that in my face-which could be an easy thing to do. I like one of the comments about carrying baby shampoo with you-a great idea to have around the house for just such emergencies when anything could be sprayed in the wrong direction! Thank you for sharing the kaleidoscope of experiences that Life brings 💗
I am so glad that you are okay. You and Finn are one of my favorite duos (along with Maddie and Liza and Anna solo). The "omg a bee" had me in stitches.
I love the way you tell a story. I'm going back and forth on being scared for you and laughing. Glad you're okay!💚
damn what a fucking week... the most impressive thing is your attitude, even after all of that you managed to make the best out of your circumstances, learn and grow from them.. the character growth is most visible in this video, i hope you continue putting in the work and never give up!
I could listen to you talk for hours, your voice is so calm and soothing and your videos are very relaxing. I'm sorry the bear spray got you but I'm glad you were ok. Stay safe and happy travels.
Glad you got through the bear spray episode! You did the right thing calling 911! Writing as a mom-no make that “grandma”!
Dear Mariah. I hope you think at times about the impact that your videos have on people. Its 21:16 here and the day just got whole of a lot better. Youre an inspiration!
I second this. Her impact on my life has been huge.
This made my morning... thank you
I love the segments where you play a voice recorder note over footage. It's like a visual journal entry moreso than a normal vlog. :D Love your content!!
Omg that sounds terrifying
OMG what a journey! I hope you know you've got a very natural comedic timing that comes through and I think it's gold✨. You're not alone in weird things happening. In the video I'm about to post on my channel about a trip to White Sands and the Organ Mountains, I had a moment (which I sadly did not get on camera) where I spooked myself in the middle of the night when I went to go pee and proceeded to trip and knock a bunch of stones loose (which I couldn't see because it was pitch black) which I heard and thought meant a mountain lion was chasing me causing me to scream, run wildly in the dark and then trip...again... it was only when I had actually fallen down and covered my head waiting for the impending attack that never came that I realised I had... well, scared myself. le sigh. life is humbling.
mariah being scared of bears on a hike to failing at the bear spray this week... thank you for the serotonin, as always. love the voice memos!
The officer asking "you one of those bloggers or something?" was an unexpected lol from me. Glad you are okay and able to laugh about it now 😊
That is so scary!! I would have the same reaction calling 911 and I’m glad you did just so the paramedics could check up on you to make sure everything was okay. Better safe than sorry!! Really glad you’re good though :)
Side note: your videos have inspired me to take a solo day trip to the lake!! I had a great time traveling, hiking, and swimming alone (well until the families came to my spot at 10 am haha).
Yes a Monday Video . . LOL
Glad you're ok Mariah. Thank you for sharing your story, it was quite entertaining. I like that you keep it real for us. Have a great week! 😊
Keeping it real, keeping it fun, thank you for the entertainment!
Literally laughed out loud at the pancake flip. Hilarious. Thank you.
…. and what a hearty laugh it was!
Thank you for the shot of serotonin, Mariah Alice!!
I think you are so adorable! So real and unpretentious! Thank you for the honesty you share! Blessings!
You've got such a chill demeanor. Thanks for sharing that funny story. Love your channel.
You are our gem. Remember as we all grew up, we were always told that we learn from our mistakes. This little one had a bit of a sting to it.. So glad that you're alright and actually able to giggle about it. Stay safe.💙🙏
Thanks for sharing with us Mariah
Thanks for these stories!! Your so chill and your voice is so soothing.
Hard times makes us stronger! Experience is so valuable. Glad you’re ok! Love your vids! Waiting for the day I just happen to run into you somewhere whilst on your journey!
Oh man. Thank you for (Ahh a bee!) sharing your embarrassing moments with us for our enjoyment. Sorry that bear spray incident had to happen and I'm sure it's not fun but I'm glad to see you recovered. Oh...."so are you one of those bloggers or something?" Had me dying 🤣
You are so pretty California girl. I am so proud of you, this is epic. You’re teaching us all the biggest lesson.. handle what you can control. Keep moving forward, you’re an angel. We all love you 💕
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences, your videos are amazing and I love to watch.. hope your week goes better soon
Oh my goodness!! You poor thing! So happy you are ok! ❤️
Your story telling is top notch, you are a real artist and I'm glad you are sharing your journeys.
Hahahahaha! “Are you one of those vloggers or something?” Yeah. Or something!
I’m just impressed that you kept carrying the bear spray everywhere! 🐾🐾
Ha ha, the mistakes are the best part of traveling! You will remember that your entire life. Glad you shared it. That’s what keeps me coming back to your channel is the honest mistakes and fears, It reminds me to be open to my friends and family even if it makes me feel or look silly.
loved the bear spray story--so glad you're ok--the lessons you are learning at such a young age are priceless--your input shapes your outlook and your outlook shapes your behavior so input good, positive information into your mind--
Yikes, what a video, even calling 911 is something that is very hard to do...great video, you have the spunk, you have the fortitude that so many wish for...thank you!
I think I have watched all of your videos. I have seen how strong you have gotten. I think you can overcome anything. Stay strong.
Wow. Rough week here too. Glad you’re ok.
I love you for all your quirks and features. Thnx for the story
Glad you're OK. Nice strumming, sounds very smooth and relaxed. God protect you always.
😆🤣 I can see me doing something like that. Great story. Stay safe and TFS💖
i absolutely love your videos!! seeing that you posted makes me so happy
Loved it! These are experiences that no one can take away from you. The challenges will make more resilient to situations which is a good thing. I don't know if I could do van life but I definitely enjoy solo travel and it is an amazing feeling.
Great Video! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
This area looks magical! My gosh absolutely beautiful. Plus now you have the bonus of an amazing yet not at all amazing memory of this place. Every time you roll through you will laugh
Ok..omg THE MOST adorable pup🥰new subbie loving this channel!
Thank you. You made me giggle on a Monday. I am glad you are ok after all that.
Oh my gosh! I am glad you are ok.
So glad you could laugh about the bear spray! It's stories like that that we all remember. Currently planning my build of a shuttle bus as you are living my dream! Hope to see you on the road someday!
Glad you're ok and happy to see that you weren't shy about making the right decision when it happened.
Glad you're ok! Tough week! 👍😎🏴
So excited to see your trip to my home state WA! It’s beautiful when you’re in the right places 😇
Good that you’re ok. I can’t believe you were open to telling us. You’re an amazing lady for sure. Carry on and see you in your next adventure.
Lesson learned, always keep emergency pancake mix in the van… great video! Glad your ok, thanks for sharing this story!
So glad you’re ok and Mr Finn was not in harms way with bear spray.🐾💙💝
So glad you shared! I love your spirit
When I heard about the floods in Yellowstone, you were the first person I thought about. Does that mean I'm watching too many of your videos? 😉An accidental bear spray discharge is likely very common. There has probably been more humans sprayed then actual bears! 🙃 It's fortunate your location was someplace where you were able to summon help. Glad you avoided the floods and had no prolonged discomfort. 😊
I feel your pain totally. I had nearly the exact same thing happen to me with bear spray. I was riding around town in my friend’s van and somehow the bear spray came loose and set itself off in the van. All three off us were bathed in it. Somehow we managed to stop and get out all while being blind, gagging and in serious pain. My friend puked on the sidewalk poor guy. I bet we were quite the sight to behold that day lol.
Love your videos! So glad you got through that bear spray fiasco ok. I went hiking today and saw some bear scat on the trail so decided to turn around lol. They're everywhere this year. I look forward to your videos every week!
"Are you one of those vloggers or somethin'?" hahaha Love it.
Mariah, you are amazing!! I love watching your videos and the way you see life. I admire your courage, your sense of humor; it's really cool to travel across USA (I am not from there) through your eyes, discover each beautiful part of your country. Well, that's it. See you in the next video!! Kisses from a Brazilian fan!! 🥰
I'm glad you shared this story! I'm sorry you had to experience that pain but the ridiculousness of it did make me smile! I admire your bravery for sharing this silly story :)
lol great story Mariah 🤣🤣
Mariah, I too am glad you’re ok. I’m glad you can laugh in the face of adversity. I find the strangest things happen when I am not practicing being present in the moment. I have smashed fingers, gouged my shin to the bone, and gotten cuts requiring stitches by not being present in the moment. I have started practicing presence whenever I am doing something involving anything which could hurt me, and I’ve found that things are happening less often. Biggest thing, learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others, because there’s not enough time to make all mistakes in your lifetime. Stay safe sweet lady, I enjoy your energy, insight and openness about your life and travels.
I’m so glad you’re ok. I’m glad you told us the story and now I can laugh with you. Fin is so stinking cute! ❤️
you poor girl glad your ok hope the next couple of weeks were better for ya
You always have great music when you drive. Good job. Great vids! Peace
Grateful that you are ok, but really love the honest accounts of your life in your videos. We all have these moments in our lives, but instead of filing them away to ruminate over later, you own them and have a laugh and chalk it up to a life experience, then move on. Always leads to better mental health. Take care and safe travels. xx
I'm watching your first vlog but I really appreciate your hard work I'm my self adventurous and watching adventure, traveling vlogs every time but I really really got in love with your work and the way you're making it. lot's of loves ❤️be safe and happy🤲
Oh nooooo, I can't even imagine. My empathy lol but also I am over here laughing because I very much relate to your spirit - what else can we do in these unpredictable situations! Haha
Yayy..happy early 100k sub Mariah 👏👏
Cop: "are you one of those bloggers...?" Priceless.
OMG!!! you hey seriing 911 and your phone about to call it was so priceless!!! So glad you're ok. I'll need to checkout that astro set up you have. I've been doing single exposure for 4 years :/
One of your absolute best videos
Give yourself Grace you did the right thing always play it safe with your eyes!❤️
Oh no! I am so glad your ok and you are so much like me where I can take a scary situation and giggle about it lol. So happy little Finn wasn’t by the spray ❤
Thanks for the video.
Omg, what a week that was! I do love when you include astrophotography in your videos, i love them. Your playing is getting better, hope you keep it up. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks for sharing 👍. I knew it happened more often than published or heard about 😂🤣😅
So glad you’re okay, and glad you had cell phone service! 🙏🏼
Great video! I appreciate how honest you are about sharing everything you experience about van life. There are too many ingenuous, staged, too perfect channels that don't reflect reality. Thanks for sharing and glad you and Finn are OK!
"Are you one of those vloggers or something?" 😂 ❤
Oh Mariah! I’m crying and laughing at the same time! You poor thing. OMGOSH! I am so happy you’re ok!❤️🌸❤️
I've got that beat. While camping in Glacier and after a few drinks I decided to see exactly how this bear spray thing works. Is it a stream like mace? Hell no it's like a fire extinguisher. I was standing about five feet from a tree and just got the rebound effect. It was extremely difficult getting out my contacts that night.
You are always entertaining! Great pancake flip… thanks for the laugh. So glad you’re OK with the bear spray incident. That would have scared me, too!! Safe travels😁
Pls stay safe dear.I love th way yu choose to live your life
Working in the field where carry repellent I was told you could use milk to help with the burning and they also sell a neutralizer for it
Oh hun, boy, what a week you had. It's good that you can laugh about it and have a giggle or two. Glad your ok. 👽✌🇨🇦❤
Glad you’re ok
Your narration is very entertaining. Your videos are often poetic, and you, yourself, are exquisitely lovely.
Gotta love the crazy stuff lol. I have a Quail in my bushes today and certainly not normal in a suburb of Dallas, roll with it! You got this girl ✌😂
I was waiting for you to sing, when you started playing your guitar! I run karaoke every week (9 years now), and your voice is way more enjoyable than most of the singers I hear. I'm glad you didn't die from the bear spray. :)
Oh no! Sorry that happened. Planning a lower 48 trip in my 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback in 2023. Probably starting in the spring. 🌺
Wow, that sound like a scary, rough event! I’m glad your back to “normal” ☺️
Glad you’re okay and safe 💕 that last clip though “so are you one of those vloggers or something?” 😂 gave me a good old chuckle