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No. I don’t know what I’m doing either…and I’m 60 :) I also do a lot of sitting and staring, but I call it ‘sit n ponder’. It’s one of my favorite things to do … even without a van. I love the art of story telling. Keep on.
Thanks for the video Anna. When you think to yourself, “am I capturing what vanlife is really like?”, I think you need to ask yourself, “why are people watching vanlife videos?”. I think that most people who follow vlogs do so because of the individual who is vloging. You may want to produce the perfect documentary on Single Vanlife, but I think that most viewers are tuning in to watch a reality show about a single person in a van making videos and sharing thoughts. Unless it was very clever content writing, watching you struggle with creating video content is in itself the content many want to see. An example is your outtakes. The outtakes after the main video tell so much story about the monotony and difficulty involved in creating the video and give people more insight into who this Anna chick is. My point is, don’t loose sight of the fact that you creating a story of your experiences isn’t necessarily the same as a story of you trying to keep your shit together living on the road and trying to document it. I think many people are here to watch the process, not the product. That being said, I think your content is constantly improving, and from a technical standpoint it looks very good and that doesn’t just happen. Enjoy your travels Anna. :)
Anna you shouldn't worry so much! Everyone has doubts at times! I've watched so many people here that have channels..You are the only one that even really reflects on am I giving a realistic view of life out on the road! It's easy for us all to see that you really do care what you are trying to convey.You are a wonderful person,never question that for a second! You are kind and a refreshing breath in a mass of people on here trying to act like every day is a joy on the road. It can't be, nobody's like is! Just being honest. But I can tell you this, I've been going through crazy time's as of late. And when I need to escape for a while, I look you up! I've been working on a build and will be traveling soon.It would be a honor to even run into you! I've taught people most of my life.But not from a I've got it all down,but I never give up! You have knowledge way beyond your years! Take a breath relax, you are doing just fine! Watched your book video last night and I loved it! Ok,ok and about four other ones! You keep doing you you're a joy! God bless you and keep you! Every moment can't be perfect! But later you will see actually it is!♥️
Anna, please keep doing what you are doing. Doubting is only your way of realizing there is so much more out there than the 9-5 trap we all find ourselves in. We are trapped because we allow ourselves to be trapped. Freedom is truly survival and experiences. Your channel inspires me through your self reflection. You matter and what you do matters, thanks for sharing yourself with us....
Thanks for this video. As a van dweller for the last 5 years, what is portrayed via #vanlife and the reality of living and travelling in a van is definitely different. I personally think you are doing a wonderful job at portraying a perspective of living in a van. You keep it real and your honest and your self reflection is very refreshing. Thank you for your gift of storytelling, and yes, none of us know what we are doing
I just recently started following you and I'm slowly working my way through your videos. I found you through Maddie, who has a similar vibe of making videos. I love how real you are and how honest you are about your struggles and feelings. I did find vanlife through social media and yes, it is romanticized. But watching videos like yours, with less a less of a "documentary" vibe and more of a diary, it really does capture what it is truly like, I feel. I love your videos. I'm also an introvert and I feel like we have a lot in common! Keep doing what you're doing!!
Yes, it’s worth sharing! it’s artistic and expressive. It doesn’t have to be “perfect”, just doing is and watching the transformation is so worth it. In my opinion. You’re living the simple life, it’s so refreshing, you’re so free!
I think you do a great job capturing van life. Look at your likes. There are no dislikes. Just do you and enjoy your journey. It's the journey and not the destination. I think you're sense of what a video should be is most definitely expressed artistically and comes across as art. I know you doubt yourself, but you make great videos of artistic value. It's expressing who you are and that's the point, through your art, through your words. That's why we tune in. Don't second guess yourself, you're doing fine.
It does matter … cause you show our human rights of just being and I think we forget how important and beautiful that is. It does matter cause it is also the truth of how life is sometimes. We all have our ups and downs and I think that is so important to share that … so we know we are not alone in life. It is ok to just be. It is actually a blessing as well. So thank you for sharing both your ups and your lows with us🙏💕
I love how you are genuine. Someone told me that is what they like about me… I am autistic, have ptsd, anxiety, ocd, depression, etc. I hate labels, I’m sad all the time. I hate life and world. I think van life is going to be the thing to to helps me. I’ve been thinking about doing it for about 3 years. I’m going to have the money by the end of the year I think. I can’t wait. I wish I could do it today. Thanks for your honesty about life. It helps me hang on to hope.
For me, what makes the story worth telling is emotion. "Pale Blue Dot" is a marvelous photo, taken a long time ago, but its story is timeless. What it says to each individual may be different, but there is no doubt that it communicates. Your story communicates, especially if we start from the first video. You are still very near the beginning. Wish I could know you and your story when you're my age. The only thing I can say is, Make it beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us. ~Sonny
thank you Sonny 🙂 -and yes “Pale Blue Dot" / the words by Carl Sagan is something marvelous and extraordinary… appreciating your words and sentiments so much today 💛
I don’t have it together and don’t know what the heck I’m doing at times .. I’m in my 50’s, have 2 kids around your age and still poking at moments of the what, whys, and hows of life.. it’s pretty comical to me but in a positively crazy way ☺️ I always admire your storytelling.. you’re living moment to moment organically, staying true to you, is simply beautiful & creative in itself. .. “look at dat shit”..LOL! 😆Loved that! I’m always inspired by your journey ..you unfold the good, the bad, & the uglies.. along w sharing the funnies 🤪 thank you Anna!! you made my day❤️
Brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Yep, you captured those fleeting moments that memory so imperfectly grasps. Ironically, the story is how you live while you're figuring out how to be a better storyteller. The further irony is that authenticity is the best story of your character arc, and you already have that.
You’ve put into words (much more gracefully) what my brain was trying to explain to myself watching this video back as I was editing it at midnight two nights ago…but with much more kindness ☺️ thank you 💛
Dear Anna, this video had me in tears. As a 55 year old looking back on my life, I regret so much. Fear of the unknown, the what ifs of life, kept me from ever committing to anything of value in life. I thought I was keeping myself safe. I settled for a less than life and now all of my choices and their consequences are covering me in a dark shadow. I say all this not to depress but to encourage you. Your brave choice to go and experience life, to follow your dreams and pursue a non-traditional lifestyle which prioritizes people and experiences over a material, self-indulgent “safe” lifestyle is admirable. Your willingness to share your adventures, sharing your story, joys, insecurities , and learning experiences is appreciated. Thank you and God bless as you continue your travels seeing new places, meeting new people, writing your life story.
Don't be so hard on yourself! As long as you are happy and doing what you want everything will become easier! Just be yourself! People just like watching people, even if it is just everyday life. You are showing us places we may never see so just tell the story as you see naturally! Btw...your meals look awesome! Stay positive and grateful!
Beautiful woman just do you! You are light, that brightens the world! You've had tough n terrible times. But you have guardian angels. Your flat out honesty is so organic to you like your bare feet touching mother nature herself. Be strong, cry, be angry, let the emotions flow girl. We have to feel feelings. Most importantly please know that, IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK SOMETIMES! We gotta feel. You're emotionally driven which can be a good thing. Just feel. You're a beautiful woman who deserves it!+
It is always natural to feel self doubt, it's part of being human. You are doing great and your videos are so awesome, especially since you are so open and honest about it!!! Everything about you is worth sharing, and we all love seeing/hearing your updates!!!!
Really enjoy your channel. Just keep being you, that is enough. I’m a self doubter too and I always have to remind myself of this… that being me is enough.
I followed after one video because to me you captured just that. You have silence and space in your shots. When you were camping in the video I saw first you were quiet and nature was quiet and there wasn’t royalty free music to mask the lonely space. It was vulnerable and magic.
You're so young youre not supposed to have it all figured out yet you're still learning who you are and who you want to be. setting short term goals is always a good thing. perhaps you might think of not all about yourself but be thinking of others , others who need help, others who are less fortunate than yourself.... that might be a nice goal, a purpose. your editing is getting better and better!
Hey Anna, keep doing your thing girl! I know exactly what you mean about the #vanlife not being the same. At least you bring the rawness to this lifestyle as its not always perfect. We all have down times or feel a little lost sometimes, you sharing you only makes others feel like maybe they are not the only ones feeling that way. Your videos are awesome, the food you make looks amazing. LOVE your HONESTY, keep up the great work xx
thank you…🙂 definitely some days are easier/harder than others but I agree in that I think we all experience those days from time to time and if can somehow find a way to share and talk about them even just a little more honestly-maybe it could connect us rather than make us feel alone/isolated. thanks again for your kind words 💛🦋
Even tho' we haven't met it feels like you're my best friend and you're channel is one I have cherished for a very long time. Much of what Maddie below commented cannot be bettered. Your inner journey speaks to my many insecurities. In some way you're a therapist, or come across as one. Your being so honest about life always warms my heart. Thank you!
Love your content, honesty, narration, and art. Keep exploring and stay positive. There’s happy faces from all of your adventures through these videos.
So many things to learn to express and understand fully... it never stops honestly and the best we can hope for is to get better at it because as soon as you figure something out, there's something else to discover. Keep at it, you're doing fine... better than most actually. Thank you!
I think you are capturing it in its truest sense cause you’re real, a lot of content you see on IG is staged and fake, and I think you make it very clear and real on what life is literally like, of course it’s all an individual experience, but I think you are living authentically , and that’s what matters, for you!
I always love your speaking voice Anna. I love how you film your videos. They are like mini movies. You always have a powerful message. You have the best van life RUclips channel. I wish you and your beautiful doggie a very happy and peaceful Sunday.
Mike you’re really hitting me hard with all the kindness this morning…idk if I can take it. ☺️💛😂 just kidding-but seriously, thank you. Your words mean a lot and I’m so appreciative and grateful. Hope you have a lovely Sunday too!
You are an excellent story teller. Your videos are always interesting. I'm almost 57 and I still haven't "figured it out." Sometimes our thoughts & feelings take a winding course of chaos and all we can do is hang on for the ride. Other times we seem to be in a "flow state" and everything is easy. Most of the time, it's somewhere in between. Try to do the things you've always wanted to do so you don't have those regrets at the end. Build meaningful friendships. Seek your own happiness as no one and no circumstance can give it to you. You can't make others happy, so choose happy people for your closest relationships/friendships. The best we can do is enhance the happiness of others and they enhance ours. That's my takeaway on life so far. Easier said than done.
Hi Anna, thank you for sharing your inner journey with us 💛 it’s comforting to know there’s a gentle spirit on the road. Best wishes to you and your pup💛
@@nancylee3780 I am currently using Velcro but that’s what melted off…the sticky side that keeps the Velcro up was just peeling off. I’ll have to give magnets a try somehow.
Wonderful topic! You’re doing great btw. I think you do a good job at capturing it. I’ve learned a lot from you. Even when you’re talk about your uncertainty. That’s basically what it is lol you wake up and eat so somethings catch some views catch some vibes, the. Reflect at the end like “what am I doing? Where am I going with this- where is this leading me to?- what am I building to towards?” To me your production and storytelling reflects that. And since your doing that and being a consistent with it, what you’re building is--this lol. Your work is inspiring, it’s your art and your expression. and a documentation of this period of your life.
Thanks for this, I had a bit of an epiphany during this film! Funny how someone else’s musings can stimulate one’s own. Loving the story telling info 🏔😀
I just discovered you today. You are so genuine and real. I really enjoyed watching. The food you cook looks so amazing and truly just enjoyed the peace you convey.
Holy shit, I drove my 2017 promaster over that bridge too, the wind was whipping now I understand why people have bridge phobias it was crazy . I drove from Florida last year what a crazy year. Can’t wait to get back to van life I made a short vid but I suck at it , called it the vandemic ( not original) cause there are so many of us out there . Anyway keep doing you . And sorry about your loss I had no idea . Brave of you to put it out there.
Speaking as a one-time screenwriter: * Self-doubt's educative once you push thru it--it has value. * You can't ever recreate or 'capture' reality (in a van or elsewhere). Art can only be different from what it depicts. * As a film-maker, you're a natural. Your ability to string together a montage (for example) is impressive.
Ah girl... your pensive tone, your soft voice. I love watching your videos and it's only at the start of one so far that I say this-lite laugh. Just sayin'. Perhaps your tone reflects my inner. Yah, highly likely. Sending
I think you do a much more important thing than storytelling (such as other vanlife videos do) in that you share some brutal honesty, you keep asking the questions (that's all there is -imo), you don't make it seem there is something each of us Must Do (b/c maybe there isn't), you just tell your simple day...and truly, WHAT else is there? I agree! It took me 15 years of near solid isolation to come to this point/that acceptance, ..I think vanlife takes the same steps quicker. God and you're so young, you probably have 100 more years-haha. I don't know but I love what you say and how you say it and the music you share it with on the you road you're on ..today. What you make clear to us, you make clear to yourself. What Could be more beautiful, than getting clear, than being wherever you are, than being however you are, now. And being okay with it. I could go on-lol. You would be an awesome person to know -I'm so glad I have the opportunity via your vlogs. I get why the other 4 girls loved meeting up, all that deep honest sharing (you were all similar this way?) and getting clear, affirming, validating... all that beautifulness that relationships sometimes bring. Enough said, not sure I'll hit reply here today b/c I am less brave than you. KNOW that! :-)
I do so enjoy what you SHARE in your videos. Your Enough, Itś OK! BREATH!! You Are Beautiful. It Is.... What It Is.....Till, It Isn't. And.... Itś All Good!! Much Love!! And OH... We like to think we know what we are doing...... but we don't. And ... Velcro is the answer!!
All the comments profoundly express the same message honesty is truth be it what life deals us we continue to move on and expect change and challenges. Mayyoysee the journey just for that purpose alone.
Self doubt is healthy emotion.I just got my M1 and plan on risking my life on the daily, connecting with death brings one closer to life.Let fear be your teacher.
Oh my lord, great video! I have been watching a lot of your videos and you have life figured out more than most folk I've met. Also, the fact that you call your adorable pup "little babushka" made me smile. I call my dog THE SAME THING!
You are killing it at what you do!! Focus on you’re own craft obviously growing is important, but I love the way your story tell already you depict what’s REAL and show the true side of “VAN LIFE” cause all these other Van lifers only show what they want to show, which is chopped up footage of the HIGHLIGHTS not the trueness and Realness of the journey cause just with every Journey in life it’ll have their ups and downs anything we do that is bigger than us will have a bumpy road !! We just gotta focus on the the paving (Creating whatever it is we truly desire) ,Staying Present (enjoying what is right in front of us) and to remember we can only CONTROL what’s in front of us (Hence staying present LOL) 🙏🏼
No Anna, none of us really know what we are doing. But, your videos help to centralize and categorize our thoughts (what?) anyway, I’m sure it’s tough to come up with content every week, while living in a VAN!!! But, we/I like it…🚗🦊
I want to hug you and say release your inner critic and don’t worry about perfectionism. Just live and enjoy each moment as each moment is a gift. Your split leaf plant is beautiful and your meals always look so delicious!!!! Be kind to yourself please. 💜
Hi, Anna. I'm a friend of Ray's and he told me about your RUclips channel. It's interesting to see you working on how to describe life in a van beyond the hashtags (🤘🏼#vanlife 🤘🏼) and Instagram influencers to make a point about the reality of it. I think the most important thing about "van life" is "life." Your living arrangements may be different but your life is still unfolding. Live it. Oh, and don't worry too much about if you've got it figured out. Anyone who tells you they do is lying. 😊 I've subscribed, so look forward to see how you continue to express that in future videos. I think the little vignettes of your day interspersed with your thoughts and feelings about them are a good way to tell your story. Keep up the good work.
Anna you go girl, enjoy this kind of freedom take it all in, it is true there is cons but I think the pros out way the cons, like I all ways say (live free or die trying ) your friend from the north Canada ;)
Life in a van I have to suspect is as different as the individuals living it. The main differences I see in living in a van is that where ever you go, you have everything with you and never have to say "Oh! I forgot to bring my....", and things like, if you don't like the weather, scenery, people, etc, where you're currently at, get behind the wheel and just drive til you do. Solution for your screen; very small screws to hold Velcro strip to the frame, and sew the opposing Velcro strip to the screen itself if you want it removable for cleaning etc. Or if you want it as a permanent fixture just use tiny screws to attach the screen itself to the frame. Either way I'd put a screw in abut every 3-4 inches.
I imagine life on the road is similar to parenting in that you can watch people do it, you can talk to them about it and try to gain wisdom- but you won’t really know what it’s like until you do it yourself. Take a breath lass, and just tell the story you want to share with others. It’s not your fault if they misinterpret it or miss your true intention. That’s too big a burden to bare!
How I mounted my net (although the net is fragile) sewed velcro on the inside of the net (the side that sticks to the edge of the van) than the other side of the velcro around the edge of the van. Than, get snaps (button snaps) with one side having a screw in and the other you smash the snap into place. So the end result is the net stays in with the snaps but seals around with the velcro. If you would like to do that, let me know and I can walk you through it.
Hey Annie! 🙂 Yes, your parents were so kind and super sweet. We chatted for a bit and they were telling me about their next big moves and going to Mexico…we ended up running into each other again after the beach. 💛 Thank you 🥰 wishing you all the best out there too!
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We are own biggest critic, just being your authentic self is more than enough 🥰
We really are. You’re so right and I forget that sometimes.
Well isn't that because we are more in touch with ourselves then anyone else and our own greatest motivators!?
No. I don’t know what I’m doing either…and I’m 60 :)
I also do a lot of sitting and staring, but I call it ‘sit n ponder’. It’s one of my favorite things to do … even without a van.
I love the art of story telling. Keep on.
"sit n ponder" -I really like that. 🙂 thank you
Same…meditate, journal, read and sit and ponder. 60 here also. So much to ponder💫
@@annauncharted I’m 78 and so would have loved this life when I was young. So I view, ponder and dream.
Thanks for the video Anna. When you think to yourself, “am I capturing what vanlife is really like?”, I think you need to ask yourself, “why are people watching vanlife videos?”. I think that most people who follow vlogs do so because of the individual who is vloging. You may want to produce the perfect documentary on Single Vanlife, but I think that most viewers are tuning in to watch a reality show about a single person in a van making videos and sharing thoughts. Unless it was very clever content writing, watching you struggle with creating video content is in itself the content many want to see. An example is your outtakes. The outtakes after the main video tell so much story about the monotony and difficulty involved in creating the video and give people more insight into who this Anna chick is. My point is, don’t loose sight of the fact that you creating a story of your experiences isn’t necessarily the same as a story of you trying to keep your shit together living on the road and trying to document it. I think many people are here to watch the process, not the product. That being said, I think your content is constantly improving, and from a technical standpoint it looks very good and that doesn’t just happen. Enjoy your travels Anna. :)
Anna you shouldn't worry so much! Everyone has doubts at times! I've watched so many people here that have channels..You are the only one that even really reflects on am I giving a realistic view of life out on the road! It's easy for us all to see that you really do care what you are trying to convey.You are a wonderful person,never question that for a second! You are kind and a refreshing breath in a mass of people on here trying to act like every day is a joy on the road. It can't be, nobody's like is! Just being honest. But I can tell you this, I've been going through crazy time's as of late. And when I need to escape for a while, I look you up! I've been working on a build and will be traveling soon.It would be a honor to even run into you! I've taught people most of my life.But not from a I've got it all down,but I never give up! You have knowledge way beyond your years! Take a breath relax, you are doing just fine! Watched your book video last night and I loved it! Ok,ok and about four other ones! You keep doing you you're a joy! God bless you and keep you! Every moment can't be perfect! But later you will see actually it is!♥️
Your meals look amazing. Don’t overthink things. Just be.
Honest and sincere communication goes a VERY long way. You're doing an AMAZING job👍 keep it up!!
thank you 🙂 I’m reallly appreciating your words this morning 💛
You are a storyteller.
You are a photographer.
Timelapse starting at 10:43 was beautiful ❤
Anna, please keep doing what you are doing. Doubting is only your way of realizing there is so much more out there than the 9-5 trap we all find ourselves in. We are trapped because we allow ourselves to be trapped. Freedom is truly survival and experiences. Your channel inspires me through your self reflection. You matter and what you do matters, thanks for sharing yourself with us....
Thanks for this video. As a van dweller for the last 5 years, what is portrayed via #vanlife and the reality of living and travelling in a van is definitely different.
I personally think you are doing a wonderful job at portraying a perspective of living in a van.
You keep it real and your honest and your self reflection is very refreshing.
Thank you for your gift of storytelling, and yes, none of us know what we are doing
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words. 💛
I just recently started following you and I'm slowly working my way through your videos. I found you through Maddie, who has a similar vibe of making videos. I love how real you are and how honest you are about your struggles and feelings. I did find vanlife through social media and yes, it is romanticized. But watching videos like yours, with less a less of a "documentary" vibe and more of a diary, it really does capture what it is truly like, I feel. I love your videos. I'm also an introvert and I feel like we have a lot in common! Keep doing what you're doing!!
We are not here to master, we are here to strive towards mastery... Great video/camera angles.
The journey is life and you are off to a great start. What you might think doesn't matter in your videos probably matters to some out here. Be safe...
Don’t let it depress you. You’re doing wonderful. Many of us count on you. You express yourself. You express life.
Attaching the screen door? MAGNETS ! (the little bar shaped ones about 3” long work great)
Yes, it’s worth sharing! it’s artistic and expressive. It doesn’t have to be “perfect”, just doing is and watching the transformation is so worth it. In my opinion. You’re living the simple life, it’s so refreshing, you’re so free!
I think you do a great job capturing van life. Look at your likes. There are no dislikes. Just do you and enjoy your journey. It's the journey and not the destination. I think you're sense of what a video should be is most definitely expressed artistically and comes across as art. I know you doubt yourself, but you make great videos of artistic value. It's expressing who you are and that's the point, through your art, through your words. That's why we tune in. Don't second guess yourself, you're doing fine.
It does matter … cause you show our human rights of just being and I think we forget how important and beautiful that is. It does matter cause it is also the truth of how life is sometimes. We all have our ups and downs and I think that is so important to share that … so we know we are not alone in life. It is ok to just be. It is actually a blessing as well. So thank you for sharing both your ups and your lows with us🙏💕
I love how you are genuine. Someone told me that is what they like about me… I am autistic, have ptsd, anxiety, ocd, depression, etc. I hate labels, I’m sad all the time. I hate life and world. I think van life is going to be the thing to to helps me. I’ve been thinking about doing it for about 3 years. I’m going to have the money by the end of the year I think. I can’t wait. I wish I could do it today. Thanks for your honesty about life. It helps me hang on to hope.
This is so beautifully presented. Close to the heart and full of silence and beauty. Thanks for sharing it.
and thank you for sharing my video 🙂
For me, what makes the story worth telling is emotion. "Pale Blue Dot" is a marvelous photo, taken a long time ago, but its story is timeless. What it says to each individual may be different, but there is no doubt that it communicates. Your story communicates, especially if we start from the first video. You are still very near the beginning. Wish I could know you and your story when you're my age. The only thing I can say is, Make it beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us. ~Sonny
thank you Sonny 🙂 -and yes “Pale Blue Dot" / the words by Carl Sagan is something marvelous and extraordinary… appreciating your words and sentiments so much today 💛
So fabulous, Anna. You are a true inspiration.
Absolutely love the time lapse of the tide coming in!
I don’t have it together and don’t know what the heck I’m doing at times .. I’m in my 50’s, have 2 kids around your age and still poking at moments of the what, whys, and hows of life.. it’s pretty comical to me but in a positively crazy way ☺️ I always admire your storytelling.. you’re living moment to moment organically, staying true to you, is simply beautiful & creative in itself. .. “look at dat shit”..LOL! 😆Loved that! I’m always inspired by your journey ..you unfold the good, the bad, & the uglies.. along w sharing the funnies 🤪 thank you Anna!! you made my day❤️
Brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yep, you captured those fleeting moments that memory so imperfectly grasps.
Ironically, the story is how you live while you're figuring out how to be a better storyteller.
The further irony is that authenticity is the best story of your character arc, and you already have that.
You’ve put into words (much more gracefully) what my brain was trying to explain to myself watching this video back as I was editing it at midnight two nights ago…but with much more kindness ☺️ thank you 💛
@@annauncharted 🙏
@@annauncharted I agree with Mr. Socks Sandals...
I was drawn in because of your cuteness, I'm now subscribed because of your intelligence.Keep up the wonderful content.
You ARE already a good storyteller! Thank you for sharing your journey!
thank you :) 💛
Dear Anna, this video had me in tears. As a 55 year old looking back on my life, I regret so much. Fear of the unknown, the what ifs of life, kept me from ever committing to anything of value in life. I thought I was keeping myself safe. I settled for a less than life and now all of my choices and their consequences are covering me in a dark shadow. I say all this not to depress but to encourage you. Your brave choice to go and experience life, to follow your dreams and pursue a non-traditional lifestyle which prioritizes people and experiences over a material, self-indulgent “safe” lifestyle is admirable. Your willingness to share your adventures, sharing your story, joys, insecurities , and learning experiences is appreciated. Thank you and God bless as you continue your travels seeing new places, meeting new people, writing your life story.
Don't be so hard on yourself! As long as you are happy and doing what you want everything will become easier! Just be yourself! People just like watching people, even if it is just everyday life. You are showing us places we may never see so just tell the story as you see naturally! Btw...your meals look awesome! Stay positive and grateful!
Beautiful woman just do you! You are light, that brightens the world! You've had tough n terrible times. But you have guardian angels. Your flat out honesty is so organic to you like your bare feet touching mother nature herself. Be strong, cry, be angry, let the emotions flow girl. We have to feel feelings. Most importantly please know that, IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK SOMETIMES! We gotta feel. You're emotionally driven which can be a good thing. Just feel. You're a beautiful woman who deserves it!+
It is always natural to feel self doubt, it's part of being human. You are doing great and your videos are so awesome, especially since you are so open and honest about it!!! Everything about you is worth sharing, and we all love seeing/hearing your updates!!!!
Really enjoy your channel. Just keep being you, that is enough. I’m a self doubter too and I always have to remind myself of this… that being me is enough.
I followed after one video because to me you captured just that. You have silence and space in your shots. When you were camping in the video I saw first you were quiet and nature was quiet and there wasn’t royalty free music to mask the lonely space. It was vulnerable and magic.
I love watching your vlogs...you have such a beautiful soul & I admire you being out there.
I hope to do that as I renovate a 22 ft. 1977 old camper
thank you Michelle ♥️ I’m excited for you and your 1977 camper renovation ☺️ you’ll be able to enjoy great adventures and make some great memories ✨
Keep learning and taking in what you see and feel. Enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Your awesome. Love to listen to your soothing voice.
You're doing great, Anna! Definitely worth sharing. Your food, your laugh, and so much more: beautiful!
I relate to you and many in your generation much more than my own. 🌿
My generation was supposed to have figured this out and pass it on. Most of the hippies lost their way.
Everything you cook looks so absolutely delicious!!!
You have a gift Anna, thanks for sharing it.
You're so young youre not supposed to have it all figured out yet you're still learning who you are and who you want to be. setting short term goals is always a good thing. perhaps you might think of not all about yourself but be thinking of others , others who need help, others who are less fortunate than yourself.... that might be a nice goal, a purpose. your editing is getting better and better!
You got this!!!! As you can tell by the comments, people (we) love you for you, your raw and uncut, natural.
this video had me talking out loud to you 🥺 this is really what can life is. thinking and sharing these feelings. so proud of you!!!
thank you Samantha 🥺💕 can’t wait to see you in a week 🥰
Look at what you have accomplished I admire your experience Awesome.
Hey Anna, keep doing your thing girl! I know exactly what you mean about the #vanlife not being the same. At least you bring the rawness to this lifestyle as its not always perfect. We all have down times or feel a little lost sometimes, you sharing you only makes others feel like maybe they are not the only ones feeling that way. Your videos are awesome, the food you make looks amazing. LOVE your HONESTY, keep up the great work xx
thank you…🙂
definitely some days are easier/harder than others but I agree in that I think we all experience those days from time to time and if can somehow find a way to share and talk about them even just a little more honestly-maybe it could connect us rather than make us feel alone/isolated.
thanks again for your kind words 💛🦋
Try magnets instead of glue (tape) to hold the door net. It works! It also makes it easy to remove and put back up.
Even tho' we haven't met it feels like you're my best friend and you're channel is one I have cherished for a very long time. Much of what Maddie below commented cannot be bettered. Your inner journey speaks to my many insecurities. In some way you're a therapist, or come across as one. Your being so honest about life always warms my heart. Thank you!
01:54 that smile melted my heart😍
Love your content, honesty, narration, and art. Keep exploring and stay positive. There’s happy faces from all of your adventures through these videos.
So many things to learn to express and understand fully... it never stops honestly and the best we can hope for is to get better at it because as soon as you figure something out, there's something else to discover. Keep at it, you're doing fine... better than most actually. Thank you!
thank you 🙂💛 and yes, it never stops and there’s always something else to discover ✨
You are the best story teller ever....
I think you are capturing it in its truest sense cause you’re real, a lot of content you see on IG is staged and fake, and I think you make it very clear and real on what life is literally like, of course it’s all an individual experience, but I think you are living authentically
, and that’s what matters, for you!
Hey Abby, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. It means a lot and your words inspire me 💛
Just keep at it and you will grow and then one day you'll realize, you made it💕💃Part of mastering life is to be true and never give up💯💕
Thank you for sharing your heart with us. This resonated with me today for sure. Showing up and trying is a big thing and enough.
I always love your speaking voice Anna. I love how you film your videos. They are like mini movies. You always have a powerful message. You have the best van life RUclips channel. I wish you and your beautiful doggie a very happy and peaceful Sunday.
Mike you’re really hitting me hard with all the kindness this morning…idk if I can take it. ☺️💛😂 just kidding-but seriously, thank you.
Your words mean a lot and I’m so appreciative and grateful. Hope you have a lovely Sunday too!
You are an excellent story teller. Your videos are always interesting.
I'm almost 57 and I still haven't "figured it out."
Sometimes our thoughts & feelings take a winding course of chaos and all we can do is hang on for the ride.
Other times we seem to be in a "flow state" and everything is easy.
Most of the time, it's somewhere in between.
Try to do the things you've always wanted to do so you don't have those regrets at the end.
Build meaningful friendships.
Seek your own happiness as no one and no circumstance can give it to you.
You can't make others happy, so choose happy people for your closest relationships/friendships.
The best we can do is enhance the happiness of others and they enhance ours.
That's my takeaway on life so far. Easier said than done.
definitely easier said than done but wise words nonetheless…thank you 🙂
@@annauncharted You're welcome! Keep being your awesome self!
Hi Anna, thank you for sharing your inner journey with us 💛 it’s comforting to know there’s a gentle spirit on the road. Best wishes to you and your pup💛
Also Velcro and magnets for your mosquito net might be better🙆🏻♀️
thank you Nancy 🥰
@@nancylee3780 I am currently using Velcro but that’s what melted off…the sticky side that keeps the Velcro up was just peeling off. I’ll have to give magnets a try somehow.
Wonderful topic! You’re doing great btw. I think you do a good job at capturing it. I’ve learned a lot from you.
Even when you’re talk about your uncertainty. That’s basically what it is lol you wake up and eat so somethings catch some views catch some vibes, the. Reflect at the end like “what am I doing? Where am I going with this- where is this leading me to?- what am I building to towards?”
To me your production and storytelling reflects that.
And since your doing that and being a consistent with it, what you’re building is--this lol. Your work is inspiring, it’s your art and your expression. and a documentation of this period of your life.
Anna you're doing a good job keep it up. I love the bloopers. Try clear silicone for Windows and pipes for that screen.
Thanks for this, I had a bit of an epiphany during this film! Funny how someone else’s musings can stimulate one’s own. Loving the story telling info 🏔😀
I just discovered you today. You are so genuine and real. I really enjoyed watching. The food you cook looks so amazing and truly just enjoyed the peace you convey.
Holy shit, I drove my 2017 promaster over that bridge too, the wind was whipping now I understand why people have bridge phobias it was crazy . I drove from Florida last year what a crazy year. Can’t wait to get back to van life I made a short vid but I suck at it , called it the vandemic ( not original) cause there are so many of us out there . Anyway keep doing you . And sorry about your loss I had no idea . Brave of you to put it out there.
Speaking as a one-time screenwriter:
* Self-doubt's educative once you push thru it--it has value.
* You can't ever recreate or 'capture' reality (in a van or elsewhere). Art can only be different from what it depicts.
* As a film-maker, you're a natural. Your ability to string together a montage (for example) is impressive.
All that food looks amazing. Hope you are thinking about a cookbook 😍
Lovely video. And those meals, wow! Simple life, simple thoughts.
Ah girl... your pensive tone, your soft voice. I love watching your videos and it's only at the start of one so far that I say this-lite laugh. Just sayin'. Perhaps your tone reflects my inner. Yah, highly likely. Sending
I think you do a much more important thing than storytelling (such as other vanlife videos do) in that you share some brutal honesty, you keep asking the questions (that's all there is -imo), you don't make it seem there is something each of us Must Do (b/c maybe there isn't), you just tell your simple day...and truly, WHAT else is there? I agree! It took me 15 years of near solid isolation to come to this point/that acceptance, ..I think vanlife takes the same steps quicker. God and you're so young, you probably have 100 more years-haha. I don't know but I love what you say and how you say it and the music you share it with on the you road you're on ..today. What you make clear to us, you make clear to yourself. What Could be more beautiful, than getting clear, than being wherever you are, than being however you are, now. And being okay with it. I could go on-lol. You would be an awesome person to know -I'm so glad I have the opportunity via your vlogs. I get why the other 4 girls loved meeting up, all that deep honest sharing (you were all similar this way?) and getting clear, affirming, validating... all that beautifulness that relationships sometimes bring. Enough said, not sure I'll hit reply here today b/c I am less brave than you. KNOW that! :-)
haha 🥰 thank you! sending ♥️ right back your way!
I do so enjoy what you SHARE in your videos. Your Enough, Itś OK! BREATH!! You Are Beautiful. It Is.... What It Is.....Till, It Isn't. And.... Itś All Good!! Much Love!! And OH... We like to think we know what we are doing...... but we don't. And ... Velcro is the answer!!
I like your normal 😊 Doing your best I get it! Get out more you cook so good! Nice friend 💜 Much love from Texas ❤
👍🚐✌ The incoming tide timelapse was awesome
All the comments profoundly express the same message honesty is truth be it what life deals us we continue to move on and expect change and challenges. Mayyoysee the journey just for that purpose alone.
That was so neat watching the tide come in! (not something I get to see in my neck of the woods)
Self doubt is healthy emotion.I just got my M1 and plan on risking my life on the daily, connecting with death brings one closer to life.Let fear be your teacher.
Oh my lord, great video! I have been watching a lot of your videos and you have life figured out more than most folk I've met. Also, the fact that you call your adorable pup "little babushka" made me smile. I call my dog THE SAME THING!
thank you 🙂 yes…my little babushka haha 🐶
You are killing it at what you do!!
Focus on you’re own craft obviously growing is important, but I love the way your story tell already you depict what’s REAL and show the true side of “VAN LIFE” cause all these other Van lifers only show what they want to show, which is chopped up footage of the HIGHLIGHTS not the trueness and Realness of the journey cause just with every Journey in life it’ll have their ups and downs anything we do that is bigger than us will have a bumpy road !! We just gotta focus on the the paving (Creating whatever it is we truly desire) ,Staying Present (enjoying what is right in front of us) and to remember we can only CONTROL what’s in front of us (Hence staying present LOL) 🙏🏼
No Anna, none of us really know what we are doing. But, your videos help to centralize and categorize our thoughts (what?) anyway, I’m sure it’s tough to come up with content every week, while living in a VAN!!! But, we/I like it…🚗🦊
thanks Joe 🥰 🦊 🚘
Enjoy! Stay safe and TFS💖
Great video. I look forward to these every Sunday.
Red duct tape! That’ll fix your screen door! Duct tape fixes everything! And very cool seeing the tide come in int time lapse.
I want to hug you and say release your inner critic and don’t worry about perfectionism. Just live and enjoy each moment as each moment is a gift. Your split leaf plant is beautiful and your meals always look so delicious!!!! Be kind to yourself please. 💜
I think your story telling is terrific. In fact that's why I come back every Sunday to watch your videos. Oh, also the bloopers are funny :P
thank you 🙂 bloopers are sometimes the best parts 😉 haha
What a beautiful old soul you are. 😍😍😍
☺️✨💛
I’m hooked. I’m bing watching. Lol
Like 571. Great video my friend. See you on the next one.
Hi, Anna. I'm a friend of Ray's and he told me about your RUclips channel. It's interesting to see you working on how to describe life in a van beyond the hashtags (🤘🏼#vanlife 🤘🏼) and Instagram influencers to make a point about the reality of it. I think the most important thing about "van life" is "life." Your living arrangements may be different but your life is still unfolding. Live it. Oh, and don't worry too much about if you've got it figured out. Anyone who tells you they do is lying. 😊
I've subscribed, so look forward to see how you continue to express that in future videos. I think the little vignettes of your day interspersed with your thoughts and feelings about them are a good way to tell your story. Keep up the good work.
Anna you go girl, enjoy this kind of freedom take it all in, it is true there is cons but I think the pros out way the cons, like I all ways say (live free or die trying ) your friend from the north Canada ;)
pros definitely outweigh the cons 🥰 thank you 💛
@@annauncharted i hope i get to meet you one day and we can enjoys talking with each other ;)
You look like you’re doing alright and if you aren’t, hey! don’t worry about it!
Life in a van I have to suspect is as different as the individuals living it. The main differences I see in living in a van is that where ever you go, you have everything with you and never have to say "Oh! I forgot to bring my....", and things like, if you don't like the weather, scenery, people, etc, where you're currently at, get behind the wheel and just drive til you do. Solution for your screen; very small screws to hold Velcro strip to the frame, and sew the opposing Velcro strip to the screen itself if you want it removable for cleaning etc. Or if you want it as a permanent fixture just use tiny screws to attach the screen itself to the frame. Either way I'd put a screw in abut every 3-4 inches.
Your doing great! Don't ever give up or stop on following your own road!
I imagine life on the road is similar to parenting in that you can watch people do it, you can talk to them about it and try to gain wisdom- but you won’t really know what it’s like until you do it yourself. Take a breath lass, and just tell the story you want to share with others. It’s not your fault if they misinterpret it or miss your true intention. That’s too big a burden to bare!
You’ve have mastered it.
I love your videos…. It helps me…
Yup, the heat worries me as I am in Texas and my friend is in Florida…..EEK!
One of the things that sucked me into this vlog are the little bits of life that we take for granted that you have captured beautifully.
thank you 💛 ‘the little bits of life’ parts tend to always be my favorite moments to capture every week.
❤TFS! Wise young soul!
LOL, great job. For someone who "doesn't know what they are doing" that was a fun and quality video. Thanks for sharing everything.
haha thanks 😅
You’re a great storyteller, I’m 🪝 hook, binge watching all your videos. You need a portable 🕷 bug zapper and more fans. Safe travels.
Beautiful moments & footages.
I want your recipes, everything looks so good
How I mounted my net (although the net is fragile) sewed velcro on the inside of the net (the side that sticks to the edge of the van) than the other side of the velcro around the edge of the van. Than, get snaps (button snaps) with one side having a screw in and the other you smash the snap into place. So the end result is the net stays in with the snaps but seals around with the velcro. If you would like to do that, let me know and I can walk you through it.
I made some biscuits like that this morning. They were delicious but soo sooo dry *cough*
Hey! My parents told me today they met you on a beach near Sequim, Wa. Im a digital nomad who lives in MX. Good luck to you!!!
Hey Annie! 🙂
Yes, your parents were so kind and super sweet. We chatted for a bit and they were telling me about their next big moves and going to Mexico…we ended up running into each other again after the beach. 💛
Thank you 🥰 wishing you all the best out there too!