Well that was a Surprise! Day in the Life | Vanlife in B.C.

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  • Vanlife in B.C. during the labour day weekend, camping, markets, boats and a simple fix for something I figured was broken!
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    My name is Matthew and I live in a van. I lost my job due to "cut backs" from the pandemic of 2020 and decided to seriously restructure my life. I am also a single dad who needed to find a solution that would allow me to remain in my daughter's life and plan for her future. After tons of research into #vanlife, I knew it was for me.
    From March 2021 until October 2021 I spent my days building out my Chevrolet Express 2500, which came to be known as "Lucky" and as of October 18, 2021 I have been living in Lucky full time.
    The build was done with almost no experience on my end and I used the one incredible tool I had at my disposal - the internet - to learn what I needed to build Lucky into a very comfortable tiny home.
    I have always had a bit of a passion for being in front of the camera and really enjoy capturing the world around us. This really played into how I was feeling after almost a year of working from home when I "commuted" from the bedroom to the couch. I was starting to feel extremely unhealthy, unmotivated and despondent. I HATED that, and that's not a word I like to throw around. This new lifestyle gives me opportunities I just didn't have before and I am so excited to be able to share it all with you.
    I truly believe we all have the capabilities to turn our lives around, should we choose to do so - and if I can inspire you to shoot for something better then I have done a decent job and that will keep me going.
    There is more to life than the consume, consume, spend, spend lifestyle I feel we have all been conditioned to follow and I just want to do the best I can for myself first and foremost. Our time is limited and I do not want to waste another second on a lifestyle that doesn't bring me joy!
    Be Happy, Be Creative, Be Yourself and BE POSITIVE!

Комментарии • 173

  • @gingw7333
    @gingw7333 Год назад +12

    Mathew, you're getting very good at putting the "I'm OK." mask on while walking around in pain. Hopefully you won't have to do that much longer.

  • @nanabananacricketadventure4024
    @nanabananacricketadventure4024 Год назад +23

    Hello Matthew, hope you will have your surgery soon so you will be over your pain! Hi to Amber, she is such a sweetheart! Enjoy BC!

  • @arletteelliott6497
    @arletteelliott6497 Год назад +15

    Hi, Matthew and Amber looks like you had a great weekend. You too are so lucky to have such a great friend in each other!

  • @joanneturner4674
    @joanneturner4674 Год назад +8

    I think Dixxon should sponsor you xx

  • @Ellecram
    @Ellecram Год назад +12

    I want a bed just like Penny's. High up near the ceiling and full of blankets. Looks so cozy.

  • @naturegirl5681
    @naturegirl5681 Год назад +8

    Absolutely breathtaking and fun!! Thanks for taking us along!!❤

  • @regbillings4955
    @regbillings4955 Год назад +2

    When i had a bad batch of beer, i contacted the company online and they asked me for the numbers on the bottom of the can. They then mailed me a coupon for a free case of beer. Great video Matthew :)

  • @ricksgypsy2512
    @ricksgypsy2512 Год назад +4

    The lake is beautiful. Life is more enjoyable when you are surrounded by family and friends. Take it slow so you don't overdo it.
    I think Amber is a blessing in your life. She is definitely a keeper ❤❤

  • @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884
    @preparingthebridefaithoutr6884 Год назад +5

    WOW!👍 ...what a GREAT video/vlog. LUV precious PRETTY Penny and her sweet interactions💖🐱. SUPER footage of the Creek ... absolutely BEAUTIFUL!🤗. This was the whole 'cake' PLUS ...a WONDERFUL family affair & a AWESOME day to remember!😊. LOVED IT!🎉😇

  • @michaelhorvath757
    @michaelhorvath757 Год назад +5

    Matt I love that you’re spending time with your hole family and Amber I wish you the best with your pain 🍀👍

  • @carycoombe3380
    @carycoombe3380 Год назад +9

    Beautiful campsite. And having Amber with you definitely doesn't hurt the "ambiance" any (she's fun). I love the coffee gadget. However, I will stick with my (cheapo) WalMart pour over coffee funnel (so I can use whatever coffee grounds are on sale and only have throw out grounds and a paper filter) at my camper.

  • @rudyhachey7440
    @rudyhachey7440 Год назад +4

    Absoutely enjoyed every moment of your visit to Beautiful BC, the markets, the lakes, boating and the family, and of course miss Pennny

  • @connieshutts7074
    @connieshutts7074 Год назад +10

    The lake is gorgeous..love seeing your Mom And Dad..Amber and Linsey is also an extra plus. Don’t know how you stay so positive with the pain and then no sleep..😮 I would really be cranky by now.

  • @sunshine47476
    @sunshine47476 Год назад +16

    Hi Matthew ,Penny, and Amber!!!!! I hope you are all enjoying the weather before you know what starts to fall!!❄️

    • @jasonbrouse4635
      @jasonbrouse4635 Год назад +3

      cant we just hold off? for a month? please

  • @pamw5687
    @pamw5687 Год назад +4

    Thank you for bringing us along 💖

  • @Pammellam
    @Pammellam Год назад +4

    Penny comes a’runnen for those snacks!
    Oh I have an idea, take your chair down to the lake and put your legs and feet in the water. It might num the pain… a bit.
    Lovely boat ride, lovely family get together!

  • @troywantland6239
    @troywantland6239 Год назад +2

    Luv seeing Penny the tubers with all the luv ❤😊

  • @mysticalsouls
    @mysticalsouls Год назад +5

    Hey guys, love watching you all hang out. Amber is becoming much more comfortable around the camera. Greetings from Australia

  • @maryhammer5296
    @maryhammer5296 Год назад +6

    Beautiful scenery! I hope you get relief with your back pain soon, Matthew. Hello Amber and Penny.

  • @philbuell6657
    @philbuell6657 Год назад +5

    The running river with the musical overlay was some quality audio/video mixing and editing. Love your videos

  • @asmradventureasmr
    @asmradventureasmr Год назад +5

    @15:36 I could sit there all day, a very lovely river flowing amongst the trees. Have you ever thought of getting a pet stroller and take Ms. Penny on a walk with you Matthew?

  • @karenshiels6566
    @karenshiels6566 Год назад +2

    Omg the mirror, I was thinking what the hell kind of sticker is he putting on lucky.😂😂

  • @rajanikumari3672
    @rajanikumari3672 Год назад +4

    Fun video. Love the new welcome sign. 🚤

  • @danielellington8407
    @danielellington8407 Год назад +5

    Id love to jump in that lake! Looks inviting. I hope you get your back surgery scheduled soon. Hate to see the MAN in pain. Love your videos. As always my friend. Stay cool & Stay safe!

  • @jaimesinon8110
    @jaimesinon8110 Год назад +3

    I love you your funny af. You and a.ber always make me so happy even wen everything is going wrong.😊

  • @Likedale3
    @Likedale3 Год назад +2

    This Camping trip keeps on giving....From the music at the river ... to the Wee Sandy Beach.

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад +2

      Best is still to come good sir

  • @missy4cdts
    @missy4cdts Год назад +3

    Looks like so much fun with family and friends ❤😊

  • @MrRedtaco11
    @MrRedtaco11 Год назад +8

    Glad that everyone had a great time camping in BC. What a short summer this has seemed to be. Great video Matthew. See you in the next one.

  • @sandyd4726
    @sandyd4726 Год назад +10

    Hello Matthew absolutely incredible scenery ❤

    • @Temarama7
      @Temarama7 Год назад +3

      Drinking the Creamer not much coffee lol

  • @virginia_in_the_rearview
    @virginia_in_the_rearview Год назад +2

    Great video, Matthew! You all looked so relaxed. I can't wait to start exploring Canada's beautiful lakes.

  • @kimbrueck7811
    @kimbrueck7811 Год назад +3

    Another great video Matthew. Love seeing such a close nit family. ❤️

  • @VaguelyMeandering
    @VaguelyMeandering Год назад

    Penny is becoming quite the seasoned camper! That welcome sign is amazing, the perfect blend of Stella and Penny. Amber is the comic relief every friend needs! LOL Subtle Dixxon placement. subtle.

  • @naomidonovan-perry2667
    @naomidonovan-perry2667 Год назад +5

    Enjoy your videos. You and Amber seem to have a lot of fun.

  • @carmelrickman9748
    @carmelrickman9748 Год назад +6

    Your country is so beautiful Matthew, loved hearing Penny crunching and enjoying her treats. Much love as always from England ❤

  • @mscattale
    @mscattale Год назад +2

    I believe I’ll stick with instant coffee! lol 😂

  • @diamondhead203
    @diamondhead203 Год назад

    Amber is a doll…..take care of that girl, be sweet to her. She is fabulous. Glad you both had a good time…..great friends, great food and great location. What more could you ask for.

  • @lynnfrost5244
    @lynnfrost5244 Год назад +4

    Love the scenery..makes me want to crawl through the camera and put my feet into the water😊

  • @Lee-mmg
    @Lee-mmg Год назад +3

    It'll be nice when you can really enjoy your time. My Jo - some people call coffee joe... just an old slang word. Navy called it their Cup of Joe. Was that fish I saw with reddish color on fin and tail??? Those are fun - weekend farmers markets. Yeah. Now that's nice - a boat ride! Y'all have fun. God Bless!

  • @rosesevers5181
    @rosesevers5181 Год назад +2

    Such a beautiful place and such great filming .. it’s so lovely there… 😁

  • @bonniejackson1321
    @bonniejackson1321 Год назад +2

    Fun hanging out with you all. Pristine water, lake and river. Market was cool too. uplifting music too.

  • @cathymc8365
    @cathymc8365 Год назад +1

    Friends and family and wonderful BC...what more could you ask for!

  • @terryshaw3493
    @terryshaw3493 Год назад +2

    really enjoyed your video!!

  • @laurastewart2418
    @laurastewart2418 Год назад +2

    Wow another great time at lake....how cool 😎

  • @micheleswanson6407
    @micheleswanson6407 Год назад +3

    Your so funny and humours even when you are in a lot of pain you keep positive attitude

  • @rachadventuresinliv
    @rachadventuresinliv Год назад +1

    To be out on the lake now that's doing summer the right way 😍

  • @ginaparalejas26
    @ginaparalejas26 Год назад +8

    Hello everyone! The sound of the creek flowing was so relaxing. The water was so clear you can see the fish.

  • @arogers1897
    @arogers1897 Год назад +1

    Oh my goodness, what a beautiful place.

  • @consuelobsaldana3881
    @consuelobsaldana3881 Год назад

    I love love when you put family videos🤗 on.

  • @godevarcooper9366
    @godevarcooper9366 11 месяцев назад

    Love seeing mom and dad and the rest of the family.❤ in this vid. Thanks for sharing Matthew

  • @carolynrivera9745
    @carolynrivera9745 Год назад +2

    Another great video 📹 😊

  • @katherinespong
    @katherinespong Год назад +1

    PS. Amber cracked us up with her wind face noises. Too funny.

  • @spiritlovescolorado
    @spiritlovescolorado Год назад +2

    Passion fruit Rum prob. Mix YUMMMMMY with 7 Up or Sprite

  • @Ellecram
    @Ellecram Год назад +2

    Reminds me a little bit of some of the lakes in Norway. Beautiful.

  • @marconion
    @marconion Год назад +4

    I need to snag myself one of those coffee makers.

  • @MsSoozy
    @MsSoozy Год назад +2

    Amanda is a riot in the scene from the boat 😂 Great video, yes BC is expensive but absolutely worth it, I mean look at that! 😊🎉🍻

  • @dean4558
    @dean4558 Год назад

    Can't believe how clear the water is 😎😎

  • @xraygirl47
    @xraygirl47 Год назад +4

    Look at that cutie kitty peaking around the corner…….she is sweet

  • @dross24MA
    @dross24MA Год назад

    ❤What absoluteky gorgeous scenery! Yeah, you kickA with your photography!!!!😊

  • @garynewton2016
    @garynewton2016 Год назад +2

    that boat scren cover will keep u in sheets for a yr hehehehe

  • @whereswendy8544
    @whereswendy8544 Год назад +1

    I so enjoy your videos and love thst area of BC.

  • @staceygiometti9680
    @staceygiometti9680 Год назад +1

    Great Family Time.😊

  • @martna1
    @martna1 Год назад +3

    Penny! Missed the pemier because I was getting a shower and other things ready for work tomorrow.

  • @tamararummel2027
    @tamararummel2027 Год назад

    Wow, that river is gorgeous! Canada has some really beautiful nature.

  • @barbatkinson5822
    @barbatkinson5822 Год назад

    I spent my summers camping with my parents in the Okanagan in a 16ft Travelaire trailer. Great memories ❤️

  • @garybonish1392
    @garybonish1392 Год назад +1

    I’ve use a myjoe for the last 2 yrs camping & very happy with it - Amazon carries them

  • @curtise7
    @curtise7 Год назад

    Amber in the boat demonstrating a different meaning of the phase "flapping your gums" LOL

  • @vallovesnature8449
    @vallovesnature8449 Год назад

    Hi beautiful people! Stale beer makes a good hair rinse😉. Curious about those bagged taters & carrots. Glad you guys had a bit of a break from the smoke. Thanks for bringing us along! Hugs and love to you & your loved ones!❤️

  • @dean4558
    @dean4558 Год назад

    Beautiful campground

  • @sheilacaine
    @sheilacaine Год назад

    ❤ awesome video. I just love camping and water. I vacation out of your awesome videos. Thanks for sharing. Cracked up at Amber and her ponytail flying straight back and topping it off with the cheeks. ❤Good one.

  • @kathleensauerbrei5199
    @kathleensauerbrei5199 Год назад +1

    So fun, I really enjoyed this, thank you so much. See you tomorrow.

  • @najruqwi7008
    @najruqwi7008 Год назад

    Wow! Beautiful views 👍. Beautiful river

  • @stacynissley7336
    @stacynissley7336 Год назад

    I just love this lake so pretty. Not only great views but the water is so clear. We just don’t have pretty water like that down here in Oklahoma.

  • @bjw1965
    @bjw1965 Год назад

    Fantastic episode - thank you Matthew! ❤😊

  • @capaddler
    @capaddler Год назад

    🍀🍀 ❤the wee beach 👍🏼

  • @Ventureoutvanlife
    @Ventureoutvanlife Год назад +1

    Try an Aeropress. They’re awesome and even easier. Plus they get you away from those kcups.

  • @Bernadette-og5ky
    @Bernadette-og5ky Год назад

    Absolutely gorgeous scenery,looks like your all haveing a great time enjoy the moment

  • @skistrycharski6999
    @skistrycharski6999 Год назад

    The walk about great 🍀

  • @katherinespong
    @katherinespong Год назад +1

    That looks like an outstanding weekend. Great edit too!!

  • @alanshaffer6724
    @alanshaffer6724 Год назад +2

    Hi Matthew

  • @liavandewijngaard5029
    @liavandewijngaard5029 Год назад +2

    wow, just in time to see this ( in the netherlands )

  • @adventureseeking
    @adventureseeking Год назад

    Hey Matthew,
    Thanks for this video. I just fixed my JetBoil. Who knew! Keep up the great content and leaving nuggets of great ideas and things that make me laugh. ~ Bev

  • @vontrohs
    @vontrohs Год назад +2

    Penny Kitty eyes were dilated there at the beginning! Hope you can alleviate the back pain.

  • @katemore164
    @katemore164 Год назад

    Thanks for the boat ride, I really enjoyed it!

  • @amyfollmer1412
    @amyfollmer1412 Год назад

    Awesome video. Thank you

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_ Год назад

    Great video ... obviously xx

  • @skistrycharski6999
    @skistrycharski6999 Год назад

    🍀 good back ground music !

  • @martna1
    @martna1 Год назад +4

    Can't afford Keurig. I have a $10 coffee pot from Walmart that makes 2 cups for my breakfast every day.

  • @dollylehman1247
    @dollylehman1247 Год назад

    Well that looked like a shit load of fun!! "Woohoo". LMAO to Amber in the boat and her cheeks flopping about in the wind. " everybody just calm down ".🤣
    Any word on your surgery yet??
    Enjoyed the video keep up the good work.
    Cheers from my house to yours.
    Bye Penny

  • @GypsyJvan
    @GypsyJvan Год назад

    thanks..

  • @Nikki-ok2bf
    @Nikki-ok2bf Год назад

    Hi Matthew, that coffee thing is cool. We ave those potatoes at Co-op in calgary. Always problems with boats!

    • @VanlifePLUS
      @VanlifePLUS  Год назад

      Hi Nikki! I hope you and yours are doing well 😁

    • @Nikki-ok2bf
      @Nikki-ok2bf Год назад

      @@VanlifePLUS thanks Matthew. Thanks for the great video. It's always great to see everyone enjoying the summer.

  • @candorbanter
    @candorbanter Год назад +1

    With the potato mixture . . . GREENS. LOL. Or Polska Kielbasa if you have to eat meat. Ha, greens for me!

  • @valeriehayes422
    @valeriehayes422 Год назад

    find a mixed juice...orange, pineapple mix for that rum! mix it with juices, not soda.

  • @happycoffeevanlife
    @happycoffeevanlife Год назад

    Passion Fruuuuuit haha
    That MyJo coffee maker is the best 😌
    Everything about this day was flantastic 😍🤩 that water and the company where *chefs kiss*
    Ps. Fun fact: I fell off that log like an idiot at 16:56 I still have bruises and nightmares (k not nightmares I’m being dramatic)

  • @stacynoble3909
    @stacynoble3909 Год назад

    I thought I was watching an episode of Miami Vice with the music choice and the boat sceene

  • @tombeijn6982
    @tombeijn6982 Год назад

    Nice one

  • @Luvpig
    @Luvpig Год назад +2

  • @Dovejep
    @Dovejep Год назад +2

    Dixxon should sponser you for a lot of money!

  • @patrickelmore2400
    @patrickelmore2400 Год назад

    So are you and her a couple never really heard that but you are doing alot of vids together ❤

  • @Bears_adventure
    @Bears_adventure Год назад +1

    Holy crap did you want coffee with the creamer wow

  • @Camaro-Sean
    @Camaro-Sean Год назад +1

    Was Amber filming at 25:40? Possible @HappyCoffeeVanLife content?