Vlog #15: How I Became a Nomad
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Home is where you park it. There is no truer statement than this for a nomad. The story of my leap into full-time road life has been a year full of silver linings. No matter what the roof over my head is made of, I have found happiness and invite you to join in my adventure.
www.mandyleaphoto.com
You go girl. I'll soon be 61 and I have always said "live life to it's fullest" working on joining the Nomad life myself. I'm a retired truck driver and loved being on the road. Good luck in ur adventures.
Hi Mandy. My wife and I met you this weekend at the rally. WE spoke to you at your camper, right after the tech talk. You have a great story and you surely will be a great inspiration to many.
Thank you so much, it was great meeting you! Thanks for finding me here on RUclips :)
I am looking forward to see how you personalize your new home and I'm glad you chose to vlog your experiences. Keep on posting and I'll keep watching.
Thank you for following me! I hope you continue!
Thanks Mandy. You are an inspiration to all. Just be you. It's good enough....🙏🏻
Shedding some tears of happiness for you! Thanks for all the smiles.
They better be happy ones! That's the only kind that should ever be shed for me!
You are an excellent story teller. I'm sure you've been told that many times but I had to say it. Really looking forward to your trip to the Tab factory and an up close & personal of the Outback.
Thank you so much for saying so! I can't wait to see the new models too!
Mandy, you are truly an inspirational gem that are hard to find these days. I bought my 2017 Outback at Folsom rv in California three months ago. My golden retriever Sophie and I go everywhere together. I'm looking forward to your tour of the factory. Take care!
Thanks so much for finding me Joel! I hope you and Sophie are loving your Outback! I can't wait to get mine! Keep on following and I'll get those tours posted asap!
You know I gotta say, you are really inspiring me to do this same thing! I've always wanted to travel and see the US, its easy to feel cramped when you grow up on a small island. I too have a passion for photography and true wondering soul! Thank you for your videos! You might just see me out there in the not to distant future! Happy trails!
Thanks for the kind comment Katie! Keep on following and I do hope to see you on the road one day!
Wow... one sentence in this vid actually hit me pretty hard. One of the few moments its EVER happened.
"I blinked one day and 10 years had gone by"
I know that feeling, but I didn't realise I knew it, till I heard it.
I'm glad this video is still reaching people. I made it years ago but still feel very strongly about it.
@@MandyLea
Yep, sure does! It’s cool that you still comment on older videos from other people’s comments.
You are going to L♥VE you new home... Good luck and keep the muddy side down...
Thank you
what an awesome opportunity for someone, if only it was the right time for me I'd buy that trailer and love every minute of it. congrats on the new outback the wet bath will be a great addition I am sure.
Guess who decided to get the version WITHOUT a bathroom!? I know, I'm crazy.
It's what you're used to and hey, that's extra space you can utilize.
Since i drove 14 hours in total to buy a class b, only to come back emptyhanded...ive been looking at the same trailer your upgrading to, as well as the Casita. Cant wait to see yours. Your Awesome. 😘
Awesome! Sorry it didn't work out with the class B but I'm excited to see what you come up with!
You will make the next one as much of a home as you have the last two! It will have your unique touch I'm sure. I hate to see the little orange one go (since orange is my favorite color) but I understand that you need more space. I look forward to your n next video. Thank you for sharing!
I don't want more space, just a desk to work!!! hahaha... but you're right, I will make it home and I'm so glad to have people to share it with.
Awesome video and story, Mandy Lea. I too have a T@G and love it, photography, and the Big Star in your video. Good luck in the new T@B!
Thank you!
I'm sure you will make the new teardrop as unique and special a home as Phenix has been. Here's to the wonderful adventures that await you!
It will take some time but you know I'll be putting my own special touches on her!
You're an amazing woman. I live in Ohio and have traveled the world in my younger years. I also happen to have two engineering degrees, so if you ever need a hand implimenting any crazy ideas I would be happy to help. Keep chasing the sunrise!
Thank you so much for the kind offer!
New video! Yay!! It's so sad about your first trailer. I was hoping that police will get it for you.... but, i'm happy that you could pass thru this challenge and not give up! Good luck, Lea! i follow your adventures.
There were silver linings for sure!
Can't wait to see your new adventures in your new T@B. I have a love hate relationship with these campers. We had one once but had problem with standing in the kitchen, and had no bathroom, so we had to part with it. You got me interested in them again when you showed the T@B 400. Thanks for all your inspiring videos. Would love to go on the road, but can't persuade my husband. So thru you and other full timers I can somewhat live the nomadic life. Love your video's please keep them coming.
Hahaha, who knows... I might have the same problem! I chose one without a bathroom on purpose... but I'm already used to that so I guess nothing is changing :P
We used a porta-potty it works good in the middle of the night.
You are short, you should have no problem with the kitchen. I think you will be happy with your new home.
Just happened to be up late and Mandy uploads a new video. Tuesday is off to a great start!
Aww.. I almost waited til the morning to post it... glad I could start your Tuesday off well!
Now that I've watched it, hope you have continued success and safe travels.
Yes!!!! Mandy is back!!!
Yes, more soon!
Just found your videos. Love them. Subscribed. I just got my van and am building it out. Also considering a T@G. Learning a lot from your videos. Hoping to retire before too long and have a lot more time for photography. It’s been my passion and hobby all my life. There’s a big country out there calling my name! Thank you.
So glad you found me Joe! What fun building out your own rig. The T@Gs are great as well... maybe you can have both! haha. Listen to the call!
It sounds like it has been a transformative year! So many exciting adventures to come & a new trailer - oh boy! A table is a beautiful think in a small camper. Home IS where you park it! Thank you for the updates and happy camping. 👍 Julie
SUCH a transformative year! And seriously... just to sit and work for a whole day without my butt hurting :) hahahaha
Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see your new home and hear about your new adventures. I admire you.
Thank you! I can't wait to share!
What!? You're getting rid of Phoenix? Well, change is always good. Cheers to your new home and new adventures Mandy!
Oh it sounds so sad when you say it!
Wow! It takes courage to buck the system and follow your dreams. You are one courageous you woman and I admire you! Peace, safe travels and thanks for your inspiration!
Aw thanks... Just doing what it takes to make myself happy. I guess some call that bravery?
Mandy have you ever heard of the teardrop from Australia, that is now marketed in America, by the name of Gidgit? They have a unique proprietary design that lets you extend the length, plus the floor drops down to give more headroom. They are built to order with many different materials and colors and wood types. The craftsmanship is second to none. But like any quality product so is the price! But google the name to see, you will be amazed!!
Yes I have! They look very beautiful, but a little out of my price range and not practical for my lifestyle. Super neat looking for the enthusiast though.
Cant wait for the walk thru vids of the new campers. Go Mandy!
I can't wait to see them!
From one photographer to another, you are such a lovely light and inspiration to us all. Keep going. Good luck with your new space
Thank you so much!
GREAT VIDS AND INFORMATION KEEP UP THE GREAT AND WONDERFUL WORK OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE YOU GIVE TO US.!!!
Always!
I hope tab gives you a deep discount! You are a fantastic spokes person for tab.
Hahaha, I'm listing Phoenix now and hopefully will get enough to buy my new one!
Mandy, I love your videos! So real, so passionate, so calming and positive. I really know what you mean by a "blink"; I blinked and 30 years have gone by. Keep chasing your dreams, and please please keep sharing and inspiring the rest of us!
Well don't blink again.... keep those eyes open and focused on your dream.
Yea! I'm so glad that you are getting the T@B Outback! Congrats! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us! Personally, I'm currently living vicariously through you :)
I hope you don't stop with the new home decision! More adventures are sure to come!
Video was much more enjoyable after the 4 minute mark when the loud music finally stops. Thanks for telling your story.
Hehehe, what can I say... I love music!
Awesome a new home to call yours, I knowit will be special in it's own way. New memories!
Cheryl
I'll need help naming her for sure.
You are so inspiring Mandy. Thank you for sharing your story!
Always
I’m looking forward to retirement. Plan to boondock whenever I can and hope one day our paths cross. You are an inspiration. I enjoy your videos. It makes me want to enjoy nature and help protect it. Thank you for sharing your nomad life. Definitely a fan here. 😃
Thanks for your kind words! Been busy but a bunch of new vids coming out soon!
Thanks for sharing your story. I've found a similar joy of life; I too am a nomad. I call it "fringe dwelling". I love your mission statement. I'm going to incorporate it into my life. Hope I run into you on the road. Pat .
I like that term! Fringe dwelling. And yes, I would also love to run into you on the road! Happy traveling!
Greetings from Maryland, Mandy! I'm so happy for you! Thank you for sharing your beautiful, quirky, free-spirited adventures with us. It's a pleasure to see more of this awesome, natural world through your passionate eyes. Peace and joy to you.
Thank you so very kindly for following along with me! I hope to make it to Maryland one day. Keep following!
I love it so much.
i really needed to see this today. thank you. 💚
Aw thanks. Sometimes I have to rewatch my early videos just to inspire myself.
I could listen to you speak all day long ✌😊
Awww
Know how you feel, Mandy. Just traded my T@G for a (slightly) bigger RV too. Really enjoy your adventures. Happiest journeys in the next chapter of travels.
The heart of a poet and the soul of an explorer! That what was people said of me, I’ll pass that moniker to you fair lady. As I start to down size and get my own t@G, I feel the spirit renewed and my feet tingle, time to give up the rat race, and go wander. One day I hope to run across you, if you see a middle aged man with a cute schnauzer looking twice at you from his T@G it’s me, and coffee is always on.
Why thank you! I'll take the moniker with pride :)
What a wonderful woman! She is living her dreams!
Thank you Romy. It isn't always easy, but it is always rewarding.
Can't wait to see the new tab!! Woohooooo
Me too!
good luck on your new tab my dear. your videos are the best . the HD is top quality. I will follow your channel always. you have the same spirit as I do. Paul
Aw thank you so much! I was hoping not to lose any followers with the sale of Phoenix.
You are living my dream. Thank you for sharing. My husband keeps me from being a nomad. When we get a lil closer to retirement, I will try to convince him.
It's not for everyone, but hopefully you can experience some nice long roadtrips :)
Superb story! Outback!! Can't wait to see what you do with that and where you take it!! I will have my wife post your TAG on her page. Every little bit of PR helps or might help! And-I forgive you for moving into a mansion LOL (we are trying to minimize philosophically speaking...).
hahaha, I know... it was a VERY difficult decision to make!!! Here is the ebay link... www.ebay.com/itm/2017-T-G-Max-Teardrop-Trailer-Phoenix-/322487632569?hash=item4b15c2c2b9:g:AzUAAOSwWkJY9bs6&vxp=mtr
Wow the story keeps getting better
hehehe
Hup, I still have my teardrop trailer, could not let it go....."You say goodbye and I say Hello, hello, hello......All the best, cheers!!!!
p.s. Now I know why I like you so much....It's the nose!!!!!!
exactly! LOL
Im anxious to see your next video.
Coming soon :)
Awesome, it's cool that you're doing this full time. I'm planning to do something similar on weekends out near DC to expand my photography hobby :) Hoping to get the trailer this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!
great vid and story fight the good fight safe travels
Always!
Keep inspiring, Mandy. Your videos, photos, and insights are provoking and insightful. I look forward to hearing about the Outback.
I look forward to sharing all about it!
All those personal touches done by you and your friends. I bet you're going to miss Phoenix when she's gone. :(
so very very much
Thank you so much...just moving on... with all our love...
exactly, I'm not going anywhere!
Mandy, they way you represent yourself and the way you deliver your videos is amazing .... so intestering, so connected to practically and so open. Your unique personaly is so relected in each vidoe you make. Many thanks. Jonathan
Oh wow Jonathan. Thank you so much for that compliment. I spend an unbelievable amount of time filming, editing, and generally being thoughtful about my video blogs. It's great that others can see that.
I am excited for you as you continue down this road with a new Tab. I love your personality and videos.
Thank you so much! More to come!
I love this!!! Super excited and very proud of you Mandy! keep up the dream and live life to the fullest. 😊😊
Thank you! I hope you continue to follow!
I will definitely be on the lookout for new videos. I cannot wait to see your Tab! I am living in a Tag as well full time in Dahlonega ga and it has been an amazing experience. I am looking into upgrading in the fall to a Tab, so I am really excited to see your experience in one full time as well. good luck! 😁😎
You make it look easy and I know it's not! Thanks for another great vlog! I love TABs. I totally agree about mind-numbing routine. Best to you.
Thank you so much, happy to have you along on the journey!
I have enjoyed all your videos Mandy! We are picking up our new 2018 TAG XL Boondock next Sat in Mesa, AZ, and taking it back home to Albuquerque, for lots of great adventures, like you did!
Hi Mandy, I just happened upon you and your video life story. Terrific! I'm going to buy one of your prints to help support your channel. Take care~
That would be AMAZING! Thank you so much! You can find them here: www.mandyleaphoto.com/Portfolio/Landscape
Sounds like you're upgrading your little condo on wheels. Like my husband and I, as we get older, our tents get bigger! LOL. Happy trails.
Trying to keep it as tiny as possible still! Congrats on keeping it tents :P
I keep watching your videos. Excellent stuff. You have such a personable demeanor, it makes your work very endearing. I wish I had half of your charisma.
Aww... charisma? Now I don't know about that...
Just discovered your channel. So glad I did! Your message resonated at just the right moment.
Thanks Steven, I'm grateful that you found me as well.
I'm new to your channel---every time I stop by I leave 'heart happy'. Thank you for that. I'll be 50 next month and I don't know that I'll ever be able to do what you do, but I am inspired nonetheless. Blessings to you as you travel and share a bit of yourself (and your gorgeous photos) with all of us.
Awww.. You are never to old to dream a new dream. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and just do it ;)
wonderful video Mandy!!!
Thank you Tom!
Just finding you and seeing this, your emotion behind what could just be words are so touching. As I listen to you placing your emotion into your purpose is so inspirational! Making a plan to get outside and sharing the world with my children, thank you.
I am so grateful for this comment. I am glad that I was able to touch a few people with my words...
What an exciting stage in your story; I'm looking forward to seeing the new home and watching as you make it unique to you. Best wishes.
Oh me too... The new personality is yet to be evolved!
Absolutely inspiring vlog. My wife and I just bought a t@b max s, we named her Urania, after one of the hardest working, humble, modest women I know. I come home everyday from work to find her parked in my driveway beckoning. You have tremendous courage and an amazing mission statement. I can't wait for the next.
Thank you so much for the kind and inspiring message! I will get more videos out soon!
Ok, this video came up in my feed and I watched it. Your story is honest and compelling. I love your smile and zaniness too. I subscribed and will check out your other videos.
Wow, thank you! I'm so glad it came up in your feed. While this is one of my "older" videos, I still feel every bit honest about every word I said. I hope you enjoy!
Mandy, it will take me a couple of wks before I can buy the print I want. I'll let you know which one I picked. Take care~
Can't wait to see which it is!
Love this, my son is buying my t@g and my new t@b outback should be here in two weeks. Good luck to you!
Woo!!! Good choice!
cool keep up the work and have fun
For sure!
Congratulations on the new rig. Love your videos!
Thank you!
Great video. Great evolution. Things happen for a reason. Looking forward to the nucamp videos. Been looking at the Tab 400. Very cool. Keep calm and carry on madame!
Thank you so much! The 400 sure does look amazing, but I just need a little something :)
Girl you are so inspiring in every way. Your videos and glimpses of your photography work are simply astounding! Safe travels Sister! Love and Light. Shine!
Aw thanks! This made me smile, Victor!
mandy...nee subbie here. you are so eloquent and creative. your journey is inspiring. I hope your next home bring many more journeys with amazing memories to follow
Aw thank you! and I'm so so happy to have you along! welcome!
Great story!!!
Thank you!
What a Awesome story 👏🏾 ❤️ 🏕✌🏿
Hi I am a 62 year old retire with a husband. I would have loved to do what you are doing. him not so much ,I will look for your blogs. thanks loads 👌👌
Hahaha, you can go on weekend trips on your own!
Mandy! Inspirational! My husband and I have been talking about this sort of thing for years. Don't know if/when we'll realize it, but I'm subscribing to your channel for good vibes in that direction. :) Cheers and happy trails!
Oh please do, I'd be honored! And you two can do it, tell him I said so! LOL
I wish I could buy her, I hope she goes to a good home :) The outback tab looks really great though
Me too! I'm going to miss her so!
Your my hero
I think you are crazy cool. I've been looking at the T@B for a number of years. It's really good to see the 400 here in the states.
I think YOU'RE crazy cool!
I just started following you and 🤞🏼my fingers for some major changes to get started. Watching a lot of great ideas and great campers , but my heart says tiny it’s just husband and I . And sons are living the ARMY life. Hate ✈️🚍🚅 but driving sounds adventurous and cozy. Search is on . By the way Luv Luv the journey your on and videos.
A little more room to think, create, and be your awesome self. Sounds like a good plan, to me.
Keeping it as small as possible!
I can only say that your inspiration is contagious mandy! Loved this video and your journey, keep spreading the love and light, you have a new follower!
It was great to meet you guys at the RV show today! We enjoyed the similarities of our stories. Safe travels fellow nomads!
Yay! Glad you found me. Looking forward to following your journey as well!
Needed the pep-talk myself Mandy. Thanks
We all do now and then. Happy to help!
Great story! That shot of you standing in your empty apartment: That was me last year! I totally get it and am glad you only took 10 years to answer the call of the open road. . It took me 30 years.. (kids have a way of tying you down!). Good luck with your new T@B. I'd love to get one but I'm too attached to my Jeep Wrangler and it can't pull a T@B safely and your story with Phoenix has inspired me to get the T@G Max L Outback and live in it. It beats sleeping in the Jeep!
"And now it's your chance to move on
Change the way you've lived for so long
..'Cause life starts now"...Three Days Grace
Yes, I feel very lucky that I acted on the calling at a young age :)
Fortunately I'm not dead yet and I did do some cool stuff when I was younger. Now I'm in the right place mentally and physically. I'm really enjoying your channel! Good luck and happy travels!
Big Star!
Good for You !
Thank you Deborah!
Thank you for sharing your life experiences. You are an inspiration to us all. I can relate to the feeling of being Stifled in Life & only feeling whole when the shackles of every day life are thrown off. We only get one shot at life. There is no 'take two'. Cheers from Michael and Leah Australia.
I agree!
Great video and story. You go girl ...
Good for you! I keep looking at the T@B 400 with wild anticipation! (I'm 6'02")
It's too much for me but looks AMAZING!
VERY INSPIRING MANDY...Thank You...Loving Life !
Thank you!
Very nice video ... I hope Phoenix went to the perfect owners. I always enjoy your videos and photography. ♡
Oh she did, to a very wonderful home!
I've become a fan because you offer decent videos about NuCamps but this earlier vlog is great. I'm 62 next month and my road to a owing a NuCamp (going to start with a T@b so my Crosstrek can pull her) is too long to post here. I don't have her yet but I will in a year. Cool vlog.
This is awesome . I love it, I've been checking out both of these campers, I really like to tag because I like the two doors, and this star gazer window in the front. I like to tab if it had to stargazer window, and both doors torn between which one to get. I love your ventures and I'll be watching for more
If you have a large enough tow vehicle, check out the T@B 400, its the biggest one but it has a nice window in the back as well.
great story!
Thank you!
Good luck with your new Outback! I was kind of hoping you would go for the new T@b400 - it looks so much more roomier!
Hahaha.... it IS so much more roomier... but I'm all about living tiny, so I'm trying to keep it that way