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  • Опубликовано: 29 июл 2023
  • Beginning solo female van life on the other side of the usa from my family and facing the many challenges that comes with it. In today's video I overcome mental blocks with a productive reset routine, cleaning my van, painting, and creating new healthy habits. We also have a very raw and real talk about van life🌱
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Комментарии • 99

  • @Ann-cx3dd
    @Ann-cx3dd 11 месяцев назад +3

    P.S. Be safe on your travels by yourself.......if you ever feel unsafe again & someone is looking in to your van, possibly consider quietly moving to the front seat, starting up your van & preparing to drive off. I know you might lose that spot that way, but it'd be safe, esp if you are in a campsite & there are no other ppl any where near you. People that choose to look in to your windows could be the "wrong kind of people"........ stay safe & stay alert.

  • @marcellaorourke8997
    @marcellaorourke8997 11 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for being honest about vanlife. Especially as a female traveling solo. Your content is interesting, funny, sometimes sad, heartwarming, and I love it all. And Maui is my fav!

  • @fredricjulien8738
    @fredricjulien8738 11 месяцев назад +9

    Hi Julia. I welcome you and Maui back to van life and the challenges that come with it. 🤩 Good job with the reset and cleaning up the van. 💙 I think your watercolor paintings are cool. I hope you continue to create new paintings in the future. 🖌🎨 I could sense your anxiety when the unexpected company came to your campsite and were being rude by not respecting your boundaries. Glad they left you alone. I'd like to leave you with an uplifting and positive saying like Madilynn's oyster comment, and I chose this for you. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts." Safe travels and be strong. ✨🤍 😻

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      Ooo I love this quote, thank you Fredric🙏🏼🚐

  • @robinw285
    @robinw285 11 месяцев назад +5

    Although I have a high-end studio after traveling and spending time with family, it takes me almost a week to unwind and get everything unpacked and re-acclimate to my place, too. So glad you got to spend time with family, that's important! You will love your van again and your lifestyle, it's just emotional in the transition back. ❤

  • @alisoncarey9546
    @alisoncarey9546 11 месяцев назад +4

    I'm 44 literally double your age and I can honestly say I would have never had the courage to do what you have done at your age. You go girl. Keep doing you. Sending so much love and positive thoughts

  • @Stevendee379
    @Stevendee379 11 месяцев назад +3

    I do love your content. You have to realize that you’re coming off an extreme high being with your family lots and lots of stimulation. And now you are all alone again. Think about what your endgame is in all of this. Do you have goals? I know that you wanted to state some goals, but you need an endgame. Where is this going in six months in one year and five years. You are young, you’re energetics, Creative. think about it.❤

  • @kovie9162
    @kovie9162 11 месяцев назад

    When I did my several month's long cross-country adventure by myself many years ago I mostly camped and stayed in cheap Motel 6-level motels, and occasionally stayed with friends and family along the way. And every time I slept on a real bed and had a real shower and all the rest, it was hard going back to camping. I mean actual camping, in a tent, as my car's just too small to sleep in unless it's an emergency situation. Finding a location and then a spot, setting up, cooking dinner, cleaning up, trying to fall asleep when I feel all grimy and sweaty, then making breakfast in the morning, breaking camp, putting it all back in my car. It wasn't always easy and sometimes I just wanted to quit because living on the road can be a pain and a hassle and there are times you just want to pack it all in and quit. But I saw it through, as you will, and am happy that I did. It's a cliche but it's the hard times that make you appreciate the good times. Hang in there Julia. You're made of stronger stuff.

  • @mommygarcia9137
    @mommygarcia9137 11 месяцев назад +2

    Girl ! Take a break from Van life & chill with your family ! Once you decide to come back your subscribers will be waiting for you !

  • @michellearmstrong827
    @michellearmstrong827 11 месяцев назад +2

    We love watching you so no matter van life or not I would watch your videos! ❤

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, I appreciate that🥹🌷❤️

  • @markymarkcutler7962
    @markymarkcutler7962 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Julia, i feel you are too modest with your artwork. You are truly talented 😊. Your down to earth and honest approach to your videos is very refreshing ❤

  • @tufailahamad6473
    @tufailahamad6473 11 месяцев назад +1

    Exploring Van Life: A Journey of Adventure, Exploration, and Fun!

  • @rbnhood39
    @rbnhood39 11 месяцев назад +1

    Maui was there for your rescue. He is one cool kitty.

  • @grannyanniesfarm4972
    @grannyanniesfarm4972 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love that power station! I will have to check it out. I just got a 1000w eco flow that has made life a lot easier but I would still like a smaller one that is easier to carry around my property.
    Flush toilets.... Keep this in mind... when you flush a regular home, flush toilet, a very fine microscopic spray sprays out 6 feet or more, covering everything in its path. Yes, from out of the toilet bowl. That's gross! Composting toilets and your kind of toilet doesn't do that. Yours is MUCH more sanitary.

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      Wow, I had no idea! Now I feel better about my little toilet🙆‍♀️🙏🏼

  • @user-he5yv6id2x
    @user-he5yv6id2x 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love your videos and can't wait for the next. Hugs Ron Sweden

  • @JohnSaxon-vw5vi
    @JohnSaxon-vw5vi 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love the raw emotion that comes from you when you share your feelings and emotions and your thoughts about your van life and I love your honesty and love that you share your emotions and feelings with us when you don’t have to please stay strong and healthy and I am sending you positive prayers and thoughts for you and your beautiful cat 🐈 and your family love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤

  • @reahamorrondael6006
    @reahamorrondael6006 11 месяцев назад +6

    This is why I love your content.
    You're so real. I admire how you deal with problems, like how you try to get back from your van life routine. I just know it's hard, but you stay optimistic.
    I came here for the van life adventure and experiences, but I also learned life lessons. Thank you for sharing your inspiring life.

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! I find it important to show the lows that come along with the highs❤️

  • @lukekao8136
    @lukekao8136 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love your enenovatech commercial, Julia. Thanks for the explanation.

  • @Ann-cx3dd
    @Ann-cx3dd 11 месяцев назад

    Hi, Julia.... I hope that with time it will feel a bit more comfortable to be back in your van. It may just take that.....some time.... you were with your friend for quite some time & then with family. So, your mind & heart is having to get used to the quiet & alone time. Maybe see if another van life friend would like to meet up with you or look for some van life "meet ups" in any of the areas you might be visiting! :).

  • @vincemartz
    @vincemartz 11 месяцев назад

    😀Have a great day!

  • @Stevendee379
    @Stevendee379 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love your content. Get a long pole it is easy to store in the van and a squeegee and you will be able to do your windows or get a little stepstool. It looks like you had a beautiful time with your wonderful family.

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +3

      Oh good idea! Thank you🙏🏼🙆‍♀️

  • @jackchevanty
    @jackchevanty 11 месяцев назад

    who would have thought that the outlet worked for the curling iron as well as charging laptops and phones. That Enernova solar unit may even work too if you plug your curling iron into it! Imagine the possibilities! Mind officially BOGGLED!

  • @MrStingraybernard
    @MrStingraybernard 10 месяцев назад +1

    That cat loves you

  • @canadianwarrior8535
    @canadianwarrior8535 11 месяцев назад +2

    Humans are social creatures, hence cities exist. You find a community, or even going to a gym, shopping, what ever for the needed human contact. I know I start talking to my dishes in 7 days without human contact, LOL.

  • @Mememe469
    @Mememe469 11 месяцев назад +1

    AGHHH I NEARLY MISSED IT anyway love your vids Julia have a good day/ night!

  • @dsmj7389
    @dsmj7389 11 месяцев назад +2

    You're young, and you've got lots of time to decide what lifestyles make you the happiest. Hopefully you continue to find van-life fun and interesting for a while longer, but you're always going to have other options to try out.

  • @JosieJOK
    @JosieJOK 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have the utmost respect for how you’re living your life and facing up to challenges! You’ve learned some life lessons that it took some of the rest of us (like me!) twice as many years to learn! Continued safe travels!

  • @Hope_Yang
    @Hope_Yang 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sending you a big hug, Julia! ❤️🤗 Stay cool and hydrated in the hot weather! ❄️💧🌬️

  • @JavierVermaas
    @JavierVermaas 11 месяцев назад

    I think you should tint the back windows of the van Ceramic LIMO TINT, I think that's as dark as you can go...that way people won't be able to look into the van and it will help with the heat!

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      Good idea, I'll look into it thanks!!🙏🏼

  • @brianlowther5929
    @brianlowther5929 11 месяцев назад +1

    nice to see you back in the van Julia,so pleased you have getting all sorted out.

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks Brian!🙏🏼

  • @mistywallace820
    @mistywallace820 11 месяцев назад

    Very nice watercolor painting ❤

  • @larrywilliams4946
    @larrywilliams4946 11 месяцев назад

    Great that You have your cat for company and to care for .. 👧🐈😄🎶🎉 Always like your Sweet Videos .. Bye for now 👍

  • @rhondamckinley4373
    @rhondamckinley4373 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing

  • @sheila7647
    @sheila7647 11 месяцев назад

    julia eres un ejemplo ❤

  • @gryffyleelee
    @gryffyleelee 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for showing us the good and bad of van life!

  • @bituingmarikit
    @bituingmarikit 11 месяцев назад

    Love this!!!❤ The wisdom at the end- needed it😌 Also, sending hugssss!!!🤗

  • @robinw285
    @robinw285 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love this video, good job on organizing and cleaning. Love the water color journal what a cool idea!

  • @gerredstallings465
    @gerredstallings465 11 месяцев назад

    Its hard to be away from family i have the same feeling and don't want to leave been living in Oregon for almost 21 years now i know the feeling when it comes to missing family good to see u back

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213 11 месяцев назад

    Great video, You gave people a lot to think about in like 16 minutes.

  • @quahog5518
    @quahog5518 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful art!

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад

      thank you!!🎨🙆‍♀

  • @aaronriedel5372
    @aaronriedel5372 11 месяцев назад

    Good video!

  • @ruebennomura9143
    @ruebennomura9143 11 месяцев назад

    Welcome back on van life I hope you have a fun trip with your family

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад

      I did thank you!!🥹🙏🏼🌷

  • @vanlifeuncensored
    @vanlifeuncensored 11 месяцев назад +1

    🙄 😒 💯 if you have the time to complain about the blessing you currently have than you need to sit down and think about what you really want outta life most people take half if not most of they're life's to figure out that vanlife is the best thing for people to do 💯🙃💯🙃

    • @Ann-cx3dd
      @Ann-cx3dd 11 месяцев назад

      Be quite, rude person.....

  • @juliaalison13
    @juliaalison13 11 месяцев назад

    I’m from Va and I’m about to buy a van! This video is so inspiring to me 🫶

  • @katekaos
    @katekaos 11 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing video and thanks for being so honest about van life. I’ve only done it in towns I am familiar with and even then it’s not easy. I can’t imagine being out on BLM and the unknown. It is stressing as a single girl for sure!! Decision fatigue is real! And you’re so talented as a water color painter. Wow!!! 🤩

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      Yes it can be rough and I want to be really transparent about the highs and lows! Tysm for watching🥹❤️

    • @katekaos
      @katekaos 11 месяцев назад

      @@JuliaBrooke the people on RUclips that always glamorize it can be annoying. Van life is not for everyone and sometimes just for a short time. It definitely teaches great lessons though and problem solving!

  • @simplybeingme
    @simplybeingme 11 месяцев назад

    You look great in glasses ❤

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome epik beautiful video

  • @archiearchiball3392
    @archiearchiball3392 11 месяцев назад

    some times i think your cat actually understands you😅😍🥰

  • @Clare_ee
    @Clare_ee 11 месяцев назад

    i love your videos so much. you're literally so underrated and inspiring. i look forward every weekend for you to post.
    here are some video idea inspo if you ever run out:
    - day in a life ( ik you've already done these but we love them)
    -Q & A!!!! WE HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS
    - cleaning day in van
    - travel vlog
    shopping day
    - work day
    - van tour ( updated)
    - wash day
    - productive day in a life
    these are only inspo. not telling you what to do 😘😘

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      Oooo I love these ideas TYSM!🙆‍♀️❤️

    • @Clare_ee
      @Clare_ee 11 месяцев назад

      @@JuliaBrooke OMG! YOU REPLYED 😇🥰

  • @carlapogson7024
    @carlapogson7024 11 месяцев назад

    First be happy you’re not paying 8.00 a gallon for gas, just had to say it. I use to get antsy and not happy after coming home from a vacation with family. It takes a couple of days to get nestled into life again.

  • @theloveyourfacegal2773
    @theloveyourfacegal2773 11 месяцев назад

    You had your side kick/friend for a while & then your family so it probably is a bit lonely maybe you can hook up with her again soon as it seems like you 2 know how to give each other some space as well. I always water colored as a kid yours are good :). Stay safe young lady 🙏 & yeah who comes & looks inside someone's van on a camp ground unless they were lost or given the wrong number??🙃

  • @josephmiller7272
    @josephmiller7272 11 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoy the views from all the places you stay at.
    Best wishes to you and Maui. Stay safe on the road and remember.
    Pepper spray is good, but tasers are better😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 9 месяцев назад

      You don’t need to mansplain how to stay safe ;)

    • @josephmiller7272
      @josephmiller7272 9 месяцев назад

      Well, that's perfectly fine. I didn't " Mansplain" anything.
      I'm assuming you're one of her close friends who feels the need to speak for her. So you can let her know that I won't be "Mansplaining" anything else due to the fact that your ignorance made me unsubscribe from her channel.
      Have a nice day.

    • @ThePrincessnady1
      @ThePrincessnady1 9 месяцев назад

      @@josephmiller7272 sorry I was a bitch, Joseph. I was having a bad day

  • @lukekao8136
    @lukekao8136 11 месяцев назад +1

    And don't forget, you miss the "elevator" at your house, I'm still shocked. :P

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад

      Haha, that wasn't my house it was just a vacation rental🌊

  • @justmytraining4190
    @justmytraining4190 11 месяцев назад

    your watercolor book is impossible pretty. Best wishes from Kyiv, UKRAINE

  • @user-kn4mm8tx6y
    @user-kn4mm8tx6y 11 месяцев назад

    Don't cry my sister,I am always with you.shamim zahuri from bangladesh🧜‍♀️🧚‍♀️💥🎎🤝

  • @Bellasafari
    @Bellasafari 11 месяцев назад

    What watercolor set do you use?
    I had just the opposite effect of vanlife (umm i guess it was really just location stress) recently as I had been in Denver (with 2 cats in a van)- it was sooo stressful with the heat, not being able to let the kitties out, etc! Now we are back in the mountains, free range on the CO river…Yes decision fatigue is REAL! I hope you get back into the swing of things soon ❤

  • @blupoppy608
    @blupoppy608 10 месяцев назад

    big hugsss...maybe take a break from van life for a bit...It's all about what makes YOU happy and feeling safe and content in life :) ps. you're really a good artist, love the artwork...keep it up:)

  • @Mikemonoa-hz2rz
    @Mikemonoa-hz2rz 11 месяцев назад

    I dont think i could ever do van life like you do well not by my self anyways i dont think i can last a minute with out my two daughters ill absolutely lose it completely so i just stick to camping here and there only for my kids sake 😊

  • @Flower-rv4dw
    @Flower-rv4dw 11 месяцев назад

    Love ur videos! ✨ What kind of work do u do? So interested in how to do full time van-life but wondering about income source. 🙂

  • @glenvehmeier9417
    @glenvehmeier9417 11 месяцев назад

    How's your vacation going

  • @grannyanniesfarm4972
    @grannyanniesfarm4972 11 месяцев назад

    Is the link to that power station in your description? I couldn't find it.

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад

      Yes it is in the description but I'll link it here as well!
      Use 5% off code 'ENERNOVA08' at checkout for ETA: amzn.to/3Ct1rzL
      and code 'ENERNOVASG' for ETA and sloar panel kit: amzn.to/3Q3hOec

    • @grannyanniesfarm4972
      @grannyanniesfarm4972 11 месяцев назад

      @@JuliaBrooke aw, I see now. The MORE button in the description didn't come up last night. Thanks

  • @mysurlytrucker7510
    @mysurlytrucker7510 7 месяцев назад

    Download maps.

  • @zion_ream
    @zion_ream 11 месяцев назад

    I really want to live in a van when I'm older but I'm always thinking how will I make money any advice?

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      You can look on indeed for remote work! Other jobs include data entry, pet/house sitting, pet walking and seasonal work such as working at ski resorts, tree planting or at national parks!🙏🏼✨🌷

  • @ShadeTreeKennyT
    @ShadeTreeKennyT 11 месяцев назад

    I hate seeing you upset Julia, but at the same time, it's good that you're being honest and being real. After all, it's not always fun or easy, and we're here to follow along for the ups and downs, good or bad. Stay alert and be safe out there. Great video as always.

  • @terrygreg1988
    @terrygreg1988 11 месяцев назад

    2 👍👍 up beautiful stay safe out there 🤞💕🥾🇺🇸🍼🐈😺🐈😺🐈😺🐶🐕🦴🍗

  • @corrieabels2986
    @corrieabels2986 11 месяцев назад +1

    😂😂😂😂

  • @alfonsoperez8019
    @alfonsoperez8019 11 месяцев назад

    Bonita!!!!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂😍😍😍😍😍🌹🌹
    Si yo estuviera a tu lado
    Tu vida sería más divertida🙂🙂😉😍🌹

  • @Justashley802
    @Justashley802 11 месяцев назад

    Why don’t you trade your van in for an RV? They have working toilets and showers, yeah they cost more but that’s obvious but I think worth it

    • @JuliaBrooke
      @JuliaBrooke  11 месяцев назад +2

      An RV would not make it down the dirt roads I drive on, nor does it fit in a normal parking space🥲

  • @muhammadabdullah5045
    @muhammadabdullah5045 11 месяцев назад

    😘💌 love putih hai aku mau ikut sama bos idolaku Julia manis banget yang baik hatimu sehat selalu salam dari kota Palembang sukses selalu 🤗💌

  • @Bellasafari
    @Bellasafari 11 месяцев назад

    Ugh yes to camping etiquette! Pleeaaassseee! Pick up your dog crap! For one thing!

    • @iamfree3260
      @iamfree3260 11 месяцев назад

      Who picks up foxes poo?lol

    • @Bellasafari
      @Bellasafari 11 месяцев назад

      @@iamfree3260 have you ever seen or smelled a fox poo? Or any other animal that isn’t domesticated… Our campsite has dog @#^%@ everywhere we turn, and we are out on BLM. It stinks like dog @*#$^#$ It is polite to ‘leave no fn trace’ for the next camper. At least bury it like human waste, but you probably don’t think that is necessary either… lol and you probably do not camp:())

  • @silaslutjohann1530
    @silaslutjohann1530 11 месяцев назад +1

    Julia can I ask you a pee question?