I Slept on a Million Dollar Street in my Honda Element ~ Solo Female Van Life

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @chartmann43
    @chartmann43 8 месяцев назад +3

    Lol! That curb jump was the funniest thing! Haha! Something I would do. Or take out a telephone pole. Haha!

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Watch out for jumping curbs! Cheers!

  • @anitasimmons3599
    @anitasimmons3599 8 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Absolutely go in whatever you have as often as you can. I have a class b that my husband and I got to do tips in for over a year before he passed. I like the minivan better for my solo travels. The minivan is nimble, stealthily, cozy and gets better fuel economy. No one gives a minivan a second look. The Pacific Crest Trail goes through the mountains with the snow in the background and you can get caught in snow up there through May... April is early spring, Summer starts at the solstice in June... Congratulations on 2 years full time. No one needs to know were your homebase is. Thank you again for taking us along on your journey.

  • @lisaordell2467
    @lisaordell2467 3 месяца назад +1

    I love how you had the whole Cole hotel grounds to yourSELF! HEAVEN 💕

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  2 месяца назад +1

      Shoulder Season is Legit! Cheers!

  • @wandae9906
    @wandae9906 8 месяцев назад +3

    Sending love as always - safe travels, no matter the roads you travel. Hugs ❤

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you Wanda, I appreciate you. Cheers!

  • @anneparisi1828
    @anneparisi1828 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Mindy, I lived in an 18 wheeler when I drove tractor trailer. Your travels are always fun and exciting and what You want to do that’s what makes it way better and fun 👍

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  7 месяцев назад

      That is Wild Anne! You have seen some roads. I agree about my travels alone, I get to go and do whatever I want. It makes it more enjoyable and relaxing for me this way. Cheers!

  • @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677
    @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 8 месяцев назад +4

    Love Pedi’s! Hope you enjoyed it! Yes, keep your personal life private! Love your videos and thanks for bringing us along for the ride. April is not summer, the end of May to beginning of June is when we Californians feel summer is just starting.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for stopping by and letting me know about California summer. Being Canadian, I just assume that summer starts earlier down South. Cheers!

    • @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677
      @a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@NinthElement the REAL HEAT begins at the end of July all the way until half way into October. People that live full time in the Palm Springs area call everyone that goes there for the winter, Snow Birds, LOL! Only there from October until about Easter, some stay just for Coachella and coach fest.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +2

      I have so much to learn about the desert, and more to love for sure. Thank you, Cheers!

  • @Busybumblybee
    @Busybumblybee 8 месяцев назад +4

    I have watched you since you first met Isaac and Jaylena. Mindy you have helped me through some of my darkest times. You have a friend here who appreciates all that you do. Thank you for putting your videos out. I love them💛💜❤️🩷💙

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      This is such a sweet and powerful comment. I am honored to be a part of your wellness plan. I learned the hard way that...you are only as good as the top 5 people you associate with. I constantly seek healthy, positive, empowering and adventurous people to align with. You got this, BIG HUGS my RUclips Darling. Cheers!

  • @cheriekreusel9453
    @cheriekreusel9453 8 месяцев назад +3

    Wow! I have been watching you since the beging when you were in Oregon. Lots of adventures, lots of pretty places. I do think we are in for a weird wrather Summer. Take care.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Cherie, thank you for hanging in there with me all this time. Cheers!

  • @francesdouglas333
    @francesdouglas333 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hope to travel a nomadic life. Plan in the making. We will see. 😊

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      May you be fille with inspiration and hope here. Welcome, Cheers!

  • @teresaberg1048
    @teresaberg1048 8 месяцев назад +3

    I hope you had safe travels out of our beautiful state Arizona. If you ever make it back to Arizona south of Tucson, visit Tombstone and Bisbee you won't regret it. Hugs

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Teresa, thank you for these tips. I have been to Bisbee and LOVED it there. Tombstone is on my list for next time. I appreciate you, Hugs & Cheers!

  • @herbert8128
    @herbert8128 5 месяцев назад +1

    I lived in a camper part of my working life. i enjoyed it, every thing has its place. I worked as a welder in the rust belt area Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania power plants Steel miles. stayed in their parking lots saved a few bucks on rent. Now I head for Yuma there is so much to do in Yuma that before you know it your air-conditioning is costing you a arm and a leg and you have to beat feet for a cooler place to recide. We have a small farm north of Seattle for 8 months a year mow mow mow Winter comes Yuma! dance and play since 2000. Grass doesn't have to be mowed by me in Yuma. Keep it up there is much to see and do. :-) )

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  5 месяцев назад

      Yuma was fun for me this last winter too. Thanks for watching and sharing your story with us. See you down the road. Cheers!

  • @laurenm8561
    @laurenm8561 8 месяцев назад +3

    Loving all your videography, I know it’s a lot of work ... but it’s so good. Also love how your doing life.
    I am in the process of finding a van for a gentle conversion. I will keep my home, but I’d like to go out on the road for a while. I used to work in the Northwest Oregon/Washington. I absolutely love that area. Lived in California, not so much. Spent some time in Arizona, but would like to try it again.
    Maybe I’m too old, who knows lol.
    Thanks for taking me along.
    💞🌷💞

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Your comment is exactly "why" I keep posting publicly. We All need to be inspired from "somewhere or someone". RUclips has become a Happy Accident for me, and I LOVE the people that show up here and engage with me. I hope you find your way to the road in whatever way feels comfortable to you, and may we see each other down the road. Cheers!

  • @francesdouglas333
    @francesdouglas333 8 месяцев назад +2

    Mindy I love how you enjoy and appreciate life 💕 God speed and bless you more. I have "The road Less Traveled" need to finish reading it 😊

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      May the road rise up to meet you, and you find adventure always i every day things. Cheers!

  • @RVRebelGirl
    @RVRebelGirl 8 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful motel in Palm Springs very 50's decor luv'd it. safe travels

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Carolyn, good to read from you. I hope that you are all mended up, safe, cool and well in Florida. See you down the road Girl! Cheers!

    • @RVRebelGirl
      @RVRebelGirl 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@NinthElement Im in Illinois at my home-base domicile mussing Florida lol but looking forward to spending time in the midwest again this summer with family & childhood friends

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Good for you. Have a wonderful summer and I hope we meet down the road soon. Cheers!

  • @MsKG-nl5ot
    @MsKG-nl5ot 8 месяцев назад +2

    I live near by. It was nice and sunny this morning, now it’s overcast 😢

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Happy Late Spring, Cheers!

  • @magdalenamartinez2273
    @magdalenamartinez2273 7 месяцев назад +1

    Mindy, thank you so much for sharing another well edited, great content video. Your Ninth Element has touched so many lives - inspiring and encouraging our own changes. ♻ 46.8 Subscribers and Two Years, is quite an accomplishment Mindy! Congrats! 🌟 "Don't you know that you are a Shooting Star!" It is best practice, to have a command station (home base) be confidential, as possible. I have found that to be able to experience the Sending Best, Magdalena ☮💟

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  7 месяцев назад

      You are so kind and encouraging. So much has happened in two years, and I feel so amazing to be able to live this life and share my story with you. Thanks for watching, and stay sweet. Cheers!

  • @suzhampton
    @suzhampton 5 месяцев назад +1

    She's right, former New Mexican here, flash floods when it rains are a real danger do NOT take chances camping in canyons or by dry creeks, even next to low-lying roads. People die every year. If it's forecast to rain a lot or if it's raining hard, get to high ground.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  5 месяцев назад

      I have seen the washes swell up and rush with water on RUclips. I don't ever want to be near that when it happens. Cheers!

  • @sugarandpennythepooh1211
    @sugarandpennythepooh1211 8 месяцев назад +2

    I love your videos. I’m envious. I’m raising my grandson. So at 60 this year, I envy you. ❤️😊🙏🏻

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Family & Faith are always first. Thank you for raising your grandson, we need these young people to be ready for a bright future. The road will be here when the time comes, Cheers!

    • @anitasimmons3599
      @anitasimmons3599 8 месяцев назад +1

      @sugar, thank you for stepping up to rear your grand. Obligations keep me stationary right now too, but I do take short trips, to allow myself to recharge. Mindy is great for a vicarious, break though. ❤

  • @mysticalsouls
    @mysticalsouls 8 месяцев назад +2

    That futuristic looking car you saw at the lights could have been one of the new Tesla models

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +2

      Hi, I have found out that it is the new Tesla Truck. I think it may serve as a good electric truck. We will see, Cheers!

  • @JNTravels
    @JNTravels 8 месяцев назад +2

    Another fun video🐸

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hi Mindy thanks for bring us along never know where you'll take us. I believe that area is BLM land I have seen another Canadian RUclipsr go and camp in there . but why would anyone leave that burnt boat there . terrible. The curb incident lol i've done that love the motel. WOW mindy time flys I've been watching you that long WOW.!.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hey Sue, good to see you here again. 2 Years...I know right eh? People are getting so bold about dropping their trash. This was the biggest dump I have witnessed so far on the road, and it was too big for me to pick it up and put it in the trash. lol! Thanks for being here and rising along as my Copilot, Cheers!

  • @debbieconway8242
    @debbieconway8242 8 месяцев назад +2

    So sorry I missed you this morning. Ember Wild needed me ❤❤❤. Can't wait to give you a huge squishy hug. I will watch this video 2 times at least. So beautiful. Thanks

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Anything for that sweet baby. Miss you guys. Hugs & Cheers!

  • @ripley8aliensmom72
    @ripley8aliensmom72 8 месяцев назад +2

    The desert is beautiful.

  • @enns5366
    @enns5366 8 месяцев назад +8

    I think you do this life perfectly. I too get infuriated by people who ruin it for everyone. I work at a homeless shelter and have been homeless myself and it's the main thing that would piss me off is how gross and inconsiderate others are.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you Enns. I do my life that feels aligned with my health and happiness. The rest is easy. Thank you for your service, Cheers!

    • @Bobslady21305
      @Bobslady21305 8 месяцев назад +1

      Hey Mindy
      Have any of your other subscribers have this problem. In the past I’d say 6 or so months I’ve been unsubscribed 4x. Even though most of the time I catch you on my TV like most other channels I later go back & comment for interaction n if in a hurry I leave a heart on the comments. It can’t be your content as I’m subbed to other nomad channels w/out issue. Just was wondering love ya sweetheart ❤️❤️

  • @BohoFreedom
    @BohoFreedom 8 месяцев назад +2

    First time viewer. Won't be the last time. ♥

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      YAY! I look forward to reading from you again. Thanks for being here, Cheers!

  • @libbybertrand9320
    @libbybertrand9320 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video! Enjoy watching your travels😊❤️🇺🇸

  • @SheriLatulip
    @SheriLatulip 8 месяцев назад +3

    Happy 2 year anniversary.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you Sheri, Cheers!

  • @marijeffery1395
    @marijeffery1395 8 месяцев назад +1

    Spring has been crazy in Eastern Canada too. Think we have seen the last of snow until December. May 10th here. Grass is greening now. Live spring! Safe travels Mindy. Love seeing the red throughout eyes.

    • @marijeffery1395
      @marijeffery1395 8 месяцев назад +1

      Seeing the world.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      HI Marie, warm Spring regards to you and yours. Thanks for riding along with me. Cheers!

  • @sincin9935
    @sincin9935 8 месяцев назад +1

    ❤ it has been a crazy spring weather wize. You be careful out there Mindy! Cheers till the next one 🍹xoxoxo

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      No Joke for sure. Lovely to see you here today, Cheers!

  • @cindybraun371
    @cindybraun371 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi! Watching your video. Hoping one day you might come east. I just met Miguel at the campground in Bryson City. I did not camp as I live close by. They did the Dragon Tail yesterday. Met some other great element owners. My sister is in Tucson AZ. Maybe my first long trip will be that direction in the fall. Still working on my no build, build on mine. Thanks for the fun rides along with you!

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Hi Cindy, welcome aboard. I hope to do the EOD someday. See you down the road. Cheers!

  • @patalsup8572
    @patalsup8572 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks so much for taking me on your adventures! I love it❤

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      You are so welcome Pat. You have a seat with me always, Cheers!

  • @loralora4368
    @loralora4368 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love me some Palm Springs and pedicures!

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      The only way to enjoy PS for sure. Cheers!

  • @deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv
    @deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv 8 месяцев назад +1

    Neat video...looking good Mindy

  • @Rexodus014
    @Rexodus014 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video, Mindy! All 27 minutes of it... with lots of personal "reveal"... while keeping necessary personal "conceal". Having been watching many "Van Life" videos, my personal MO priority is to road-trip far and wide with fuel economy in my 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback''s 35 MPG of regular gas as my ticket of opportunity. The freedom and economy of travel enables me to combine stays along the way in those clean roadside motels with a happy alternating balance with sleeping in my Honda Civic. Being able to keep the amount of "stuff" packed in the Civic keeps my travels somewhat "light" and simple for my pursuit of road-tripping freedom. My Honda Civic Hatchback will suit me fine for now... unless you are ready to part with your "9th Element". 🤣👍

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Bert, I really enjoy reading about your ideal travels. It sounds perfect and very affordable. I am glad that you enjoyed this episode, as I have been filming way less and enjoying my life being present in the moments and not always behind the camera. Would you buy 9th, and what would you pay for her? Just asking for a friend...lol! Cheers!

    • @Rexodus014
      @Rexodus014 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@NinthElement
      Mindy, definitely interested... definitely a negotiated price for a win-win result. My base abode is in Central Washington State.
      Obviously, it's the meetup by phone, text, email or in person that would seem to be the biggest challenge, eh?

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Stay tuned, there is some great stuff coming that you just might want...eh?

    • @Rexodus014
      @Rexodus014 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@NinthElement
      Will do, Mindy... Thanks.

  • @lucyjay7963
    @lucyjay7963 8 месяцев назад +1

    I love to live in a vehicle. Have a safe blessed day.cthank you

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      I am always at Home, Cheers!

  • @chandrasutton4669
    @chandrasutton4669 8 месяцев назад +4

    Was that back to the future car, by chance a Tesla truck???😊🎉❤

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Yes it was Chandra. They are wild looking. Cheers!

  • @marianbrown1015
    @marianbrown1015 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great t video x

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the visit and riding along with me today. Cheers!

  • @samattinakca4618
    @samattinakca4618 8 месяцев назад +1

    Harika yerler!🗺️

  • @loralora4368
    @loralora4368 8 месяцев назад +1

    Mindy, I'd like to install some roll-out drawers in my pickup bed like you have in the back of Ninth. What are they called so I can look them up/research either who sells, installs them or how to install them myself?

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +2

      Lora they were designed by me for 9th and built out by my friend Fred. He has since moved onto major house cabinet making and no longer builds out cabinets for vehicles. Have a look on Amazon, someone told me that there are more options for prefab kits online now. Cheers!

  • @platemanFYI
    @platemanFYI 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love your pool in Palm Springs. Still cool in upper MI with a variety of weather. Will you keep 9th now that you have a newer tent model? (Hank the Tank)?

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  7 месяцев назад

      Hank the Tank, that is so cute. His name is Tank the Toaster, and yes I will be keeping both. 9th saved my life, and she runs too good to let her go. Sending warm weather, Cheers!

  • @SheriLatulip
    @SheriLatulip 8 месяцев назад +4

    That was a Tesla Truck.

    • @nunyabeezwacks1408
      @nunyabeezwacks1408 8 месяцев назад +1

      Cyber truck☺️

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, the NEW Tesla truck. So Back to the Future. Cheers!

  • @bonnieson4989
    @bonnieson4989 8 месяцев назад +2

    Gotchu to the naysayers! U were expecting the flack! Why u stay parked overnight at apt complexes! Ur videos r funny! U dont stop having fun into ur 50s!

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for stopping in Bonnie, you gave me a good laugh. Cheers!

  • @samattinakca4618
    @samattinakca4618 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi!🇹🇷🌻

  • @pamelamurphy4765
    @pamelamurphy4765 8 месяцев назад +1

    I think that was a Tesla truck.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Yes Pam. Clearly I have been living in the backcountry all Winter and I do not have cable TV. I miss a lot of new stuff. lol! Cheers!

    • @pamelamurphy4765
      @pamelamurphy4765 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@NinthElement absolutely nothing wrong with living in the back country. I’d much rather be there than in a city!

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      City Life for the Win, Cheers!

  • @helene1779
    @helene1779 5 месяцев назад +1

    ❤️🙏🏼✌🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @MsKG-nl5ot
    @MsKG-nl5ot 8 месяцев назад +2

    Maybe it got stolen??

  • @bearaikos7139
    @bearaikos7139 7 месяцев назад +1

    I know this is days later.....please be careful....where is your travelimg partner?

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for being concerned for me, and wanting nothing bad to happen to me. That line of thinking in itself should keep me safe. Cheers!

  • @jenmccormick3537
    @jenmccormick3537 8 месяцев назад +1

    Tesla Cyber Truck...YUCK!

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Well okay then...tell us how you really feel? lol! Cheers!

  • @marianna2417
    @marianna2417 8 месяцев назад +1

    Truly think they are sooo ugly!! 🤢 They are Tesla Trucks! Definitely NOT a truck! They recalled 4000 of them due to pedal excellerator getting stuck!!

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      It was a wacky looking car, and I am going to look into them to see what they are all about. They look really aerodynamic and roomy, much better taking up the roads in a city vs a big truck (not shaming big trucks here :) Cheers!

  • @miraspiritvoice2444
    @miraspiritvoice2444 8 месяцев назад

    Hey Mindy! I went to the Tail of the Dragon Element meet up hoping to see you… I met so many of your friends! And……… I bought an Element! I DM’d you on instagram. Hope to hear from you. Been watching you since before Ninth. You helped me keep going through school finishing my degree last May and now I’m gonna build out my OBP Element… maybe I’ll catch you at PNW!💕🚙💕

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Mira, welcome to the family. Just a heads up, I don't do anything with my Instagram of Facebook accounts for my own mental health and freedom to be offline more. If you would like to contact me my email is
      9thelementadventurelife@gmail.com. This is my preferred method of contact. Thanks for understanding, Cheers!

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 8 месяцев назад +1

    You mean 300 inches which is 25 feet.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад +2

      lol! YES! Hi Bert, Happy Friday my RUclips Darling. Cheers!

  • @msvg3
    @msvg3 8 месяцев назад +1

    Replay today. The desert is happy for that rain! How I love and miss the desert life! Methinks ye may have outed thyself, YouTubing this stealthing. lol. The maternal advice: don’t do what I do. 😉 Enjoyed this episode. It had the desert grit and boujee luxe.✌️❤️🚐

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      MsVg3! lol! Yes, it was bound to happen at some point, my little secret is out. Everyone that I have encountered in neighborhoods has been so kind, and I don't stay long. See you on the next one.Cheers!

    • @isorobot
      @isorobot 8 месяцев назад +1

      That boat was a burning man vehicle, broken down and later vandalized and burned.

    • @NinthElement
      @NinthElement  8 месяцев назад

      Really? I could see a boat at Burning Man, but, the culture that attends does not generally do stuff like this. We will see what the peeps have to say here @isorobot