TODAY IS THE DAY!?!?!? | Van life reality
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Hi, my name is Emi. I'm born in raise in small town just outside Quebec City, this is where my lovely accent comes from. My #vanlife story starts in September 2018. After a long-term relationship that I was trying for more than a year to rebuild, I decided it was time to end this toxic relationship once for all. This is where I decided to move away from this man that I was still in love with. I put all my belongings inside my SUV (GMC Jimmy) and moved six hours from where I was living. I didn’t know where I would sleep, didn’t know where I would work, but I knew I needed to make a drastic move. At that time, I told myself I would only sleep in my car for a month while looking for a place to rent. What I didn’t know is that one month became another month and another month. In the end, I end up sleeping in my car for a full year. Even if people consider this the lowest time of my life, this experience was the best thing I couldn’t have done with my life. I took that year to focus on myself, decide what I wanted, and most importantly, what I didn’t want. That year made me also realize that for so long, I was chasing the wrong dreams. I was chasing what society wanted me to be: to have a big house, a steady job, kids, get married… None of those dreams was making me happy. In September 2019, while I was actively looking for a van, I received a phone call that someone had found my cat (Kelly). After trying for hours with no success to communicate with my ex-boyfriend (who was taking care of her), I decided to drive the six hours to go pick her up. Without going into too much detail, it turns out he wasn’t able to take care of her anymore. So I brought her in a cat kennel for a couple of days until I found a van we both could live in. I put all the savings that I had accumulated while living in my car and bought my van (a 2011 Ford Econoline that I end up adding a hightop) In the beginning, It wasn’t so glamour. My cat and I were sleeping on a mattress on the floor of the van. We both had to adjust. Now, my cat loves this lifestyle as much as I do; she looks at the window while I’m driving, and she loves exploring new places. Since then, my cat Kelly and I have been living full-time in my self convert van.
They don’t make men like Loren anymore.❤. Thank you for everything you do to make the world a better place by helping people.
So fortunate that Chrome had the garage to lend you and that Loren was so generous with his time and high skill! It's always a nightmare when something goes wrong with your car and most auto shops are so hard to trust. You came out of this all with a repair that's more that a repair - it's a big improvement on the lifespan of your home. And you were able to do some repairs & improvements to the interior as well. What good fortune! So happy you're back on the road & able to have adventures again!
The pride of Lauren on that first drive is so real 🎉!
he's a legend & a marvelous friend!
Yup! 😃👏🏻
I love how Kelly is so adaptable to change. That is so awesome! She’s so cool 😎
She is a cat. Pets will deal…..
@@dianneyoungblood689haha, not all pets, but those with awesome owners for sure. 😊
Mine is not that chill. But she is from the streets so wary of every little thing. She wasn’t socialized either but trusts me more every day. I took her car camping and she was afraid the whole time. Likes the safety of her apartment. Maybe if I had to live in my car she would eventually like it, don’t know. I think a van would be easier on both of us.
Emi and Kelly, I am so happy you are back on the road and can continue your adventures. Thank you, Lauren, for helping Emi. Thank you, Leah, for being a patient and loving wife during the long periods of time Lauren had to be gone. Safe travels to all. Hugs 🤗
You and Loren had the biggest smiles when you went out for a drive❤
WOW Lauren is a great friend to have Emi. I started to watch his channel when he started to fix your van. His wife is so sweet and he works so hard. Mad love from the east coast of Canada :) Stay safe all.
What is the name of Lauren’s channel
@@janettebarr6538 it is --- LoLe’s OffRoad and Overland
@@merrymcpherson1685 thank you so much 👍
So happy for you emi. I know how that feels. Enjoy your van n sleep overs. Bet ya can't wait for a fire n to cook wuth your big Dutch oven. I got one too but I've never got to use this one yet. One day. My trucks in shop. I hope I get it in a few wks. I'm trapped too lol drive safe girl. Take care. So exciting. Wahooooo ❤😊😊
Believe me all of emi’s friend are great people.. I’ve being watching her for years❤
Wonderful day. Loren your a gem, thank you Leah for your support, too. Forever kind.
Lauren is your guardian angel. You could not find a man with a bigger heart than Lauren. The best friend anybody could ask for. He has a great talent and he shares it with others on need. I'm so happy to see you back on the road Emily.
Yayyyy!!!!!!
Fortunate that you had friends to help provide a space, alternate transportation, and break it down and put the engine back together. I am sure it feels good to have your home back and healthy again. You seem to have handled the stress of it all very well and with Kelly by your side was very helpful. Kelly is an amazing cat!!
So pleased for you!!!! And for Kelly, she seems happy too 😊 Loren is a really great guy, and Chrome too. So glad you had a protected space to shelter during this time. Amazing! Uplifting!
Lauren is awesome.
he's been working on that junker for a few weeks....really hope he is compensated
He's the MAN He's the MAN HE'S A MIGHTY GOOD MAN! KITTY is happy to!❤❤❤❤
Wow! The day is finally here. No more living in the shop. I know you’re excited! 🎉
So glad things are coming together for you. Tell Lauren Thank you for helping our girl
Congratulations Miss Emi!!! So glad to see your van moving down the road. It must have seemed like you were in that shop for a year! Happy trails on your upcoming explorations, and NO MORE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS!!!!! And many many thanks to Chrome and Loren - good friends are a treasure.
The black chrome grill really sells the van. Nice job, Loren. I'm sure Emi and Kelly appreciate your hard work and friendship. Can anything wipe that big smile off Emi's face? She's so elated.
Congrats! Lauren has done another amazing job! Finally, you are free to travel safely with no leaks and engine issues. Kelly will miss running around the shop, but will be happy to climb trees and explore again. You are home! Enjoy
i am so excited for you. Lauren is such a good person. After all you have been though, you so deserve a happy ride off into the sunset. You're always so positive and your laugh is infectious ❤ Chrom thank you for helping a fellow van lifer🌄
Hi Emi and Loren Wow what a great way to start the day Thank you Loren and Chrome for the shop space and Loren for the Hand to fix the van We love y'all VAN LIFE FAMILY FOR EVER ROLLS ON
Emi I don’t think I have seen you this happy before, your smile is from ear to ear! I am so happy that Loren has been so good to be available as the parts arrived and to get you fixed up in the end. He is a precious rare man, a Special helper to all. His work ethics are almost a lost art. I’m so happy that you and Kelly are “on the road again”, she looks so happy too, she is such an adaptable cat, she certainly entertained herself in the shop. I’m glad that you all got to go out for dinner, that would have been fun. Stay safe now that you’re back out there!
Wow girl, the van is fixed thanks to Lauren. What a great friend he is. Wishing you and Kelly many safe miles this summer in your 'new' home.
Happy for you!
Emi You & Kelly deserve the best and you do have the best friends Loren is a good examples of that... Thank You Loran for helping Emi get her home back on the road. sending positive energy for all to continue flowing.... 💫
Thanks Loren for getting Emi & Kelly back on the road, your awesome.
Emi, I'm so happy for you, Kelly, and Loren. This is a huge day. Many changes to come and new adventures. Take care as always.
Kelly is adorable playing in the shop. Loren is the man. Everything is better when the engine starts and all goes to plan. An excited Emily now she can drive her beloved home. You can't get the smile off Emily's face. ENJOY YOUR TRAVELS EMILY AND KELLY.
LOREN from LoLe’s Off Road & Overland is such a PERFECTIONIST & a VERY TALENTED MASTER MECHANIC 👍💕
Glad for you to be back on the road and for having such a great friend like Loren.
You are very smart and very lucky to keep Chrome in your life. It's very wonderful to have a place to stay and fix your vehicle. With great friends comes great things.
What a blessing it is to have a friend like Loren. 😊
you are fortunate to have Lauren in your life!! Thank You Lauren!!
That's just awesome Emi, what a great bunch of friends you have too!
Lauren seems like a master mechanic.
So lucky to have Lauren to repair you engine. He’s a great guy and fantastic mechanic. Thanks to Chrome also for the shop use. You’re lucky to have great friends.
Be safe in your travels.
Happy days are here again!
I'm so happy for you Emi & Kelly! Your home is back on the road. I know you are so excited!!
What a great friend Loren is to have helped you getting your van back on the road.
Wishing you & Kelly fun & safe travels in the days ahead. 🧡
WHOOHOOO! Emi has her home back! Wow, what a long journey! Many thanks to Loren for his expertise and knowledge as a mechanic! He is Awesome! His wife Leah is also an Angel for her patience. Emi, enjoy your freedom again and continue to stay safe! I'm so happy for you. When Loren started your van and pulled her out of Chromes shop, I couldn't stop smiling. I even clapped! Enjoy girlfriend!
Everyone looked so happy when you fired up the van, especially you, Emi. It's been a long time. In that one shot of Miss Kelly, I couldn't tell if she was sleeping, praying, or doing yoga in the seat next to you. She was so happy to be back home! You are so blessed to have a Loren in your life. I want a Loren in my life! Happy travels.
Now you can shout “ I’m Free”! Yay. So fun. So happy now. Blessed Lauren.
Congratulations Emmy finally, you’re back in your van and ready to go! Loren and Leah a great couple that like to help others! Kudos guys! Peace out Masha🎉
Yay!! So happy for you and Kelly. And thankful for all the help Loren has given you. You are blessed.
I can tell by the big smile 😃 on your face your excited to get it back to normal and be free as a bird again ❤
10:09 Ohhh that cat is adorable! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 She’s soooo smart! She’s happy to have her home back! Emi is so lucky to have this great cat to share the same love of adventures with her! Talk about a purrfect soul match! 😃😃😃♥️♥️♥️🐈🐈🐈
Awesome, so happy for you! Loren is an angel!
Whoop Whoop! Your Van Started! So happy for you! Big hugs for you, Lauren and Chrome!
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What a brave & wonderful kitty! She's going to be so relieved!
I am so happy for you and Kelly being back in your home on the road. Take it easy breaking in your new motor. It's so good that you have such great friends as Chrome and Loren to help get your home back on the road and to support you while Loren fixed your motor. Big hugs 🎉⭐️🤗🍾💐
Congratulations! There is nothing better than being back in your "home." Hope you and Kelly have wonderful summer travels. Special thanks to Chrome and Lauren for their contributions to getting you back into your home!
Yeahhhhh.... Emi The Cat Lady Van it back up and rolling with Ms. Kelly.
So excited for you and thanks Mr. Loren for all you did for Emi. And thank you Chrome for letting them use your shop. Blessings and many happy and safe miles on the roads of adventures.
Loren is a man with a huge heart😊
Congratulations Emily so happy to see you in your tiny home thanks to Loren ❤❤❤who always does an excellent job of fixing tiny homes ❤❤❤❤❤thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see your first adventure in your van ❤❤❤❤
Yay!! Your smile while driving says it all! Well done, Loren!! 🎉
So so so happy for you Emi and hats of to Loren for being such an amazing friend! Oh and mechanic! 🎉🎉🎈🎈 Your smile says it all Emi and I can’t get the smile off my face!!
Hi, what a fantastic job he did. Enjoy your travels and be safe ❤❤❤
I don't think I have ever seen you so happy emi! So glad everything is working so well...Lauren is a gem.
So happy that the wait is over for you. Loren, you are the best.
Thnx for showing us real life of a nomad. It was a long break from your travels and now you are back!!
Congratulations on a successful Land Docking Rehabbing!!! You are good for many more years now!!!
So happy for you Em. And it is so good to see you excited and back on the road with Kelly ❤
I'm so happy for you. You are so lucky to have Loren as a friend.
So excited for you Emmie!! Thank you, thank you Lauren, you are so, so awesome!! That smile you guys have, even made me smile!! So Happy for everyone!! Happy travels!!
I'm so happy for you, Emi! Lauren is such a blessing!
Your smile is infectious. 👍👍
So happy for you and Kelly! Wonderful to have such good friends too.
What a beautiful person Lauren is ! So are you❤ good things happen to good people ❤😊
Ms. Emi you are so blessed having Lauren as a friend and Chrome with the shop space. I’m sure you know and so happy for you to begin whatever your summer will be. Will be waiting patiently for the awesome places you’ll share with us.
So happy for you and Kelly to be back in your home and on the road ❤
Great job Lauren! Proofs in the purring!!! Sounds amazing! Awesome awesome!!!
I smiled thru the entire video. So happy for you!! Thank you Loren and Chrome!
4:40 Loren feeling like a King! BECAUSE HE IS THE PRO! HELL YEAH LOREN !!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hooray finally the Van is finished!! 🥂🥂 A very happy Emi & Loren who is one of those very special people! 🤗❤️😻
You’re absolutely beaming!!! So happy for you and Kelly❤️
I'm so HAPPY FOR YOU and Kitty. You could tell Kitty was so happy to go home. And so we're you. WOW, so happy .
How lovely that you have your van back in working order. It is good to hear that you are going to let the summer touring season take you where it will. Van tribe friends over the years are precious. 🎉
Happy for you, Emi. Let the adventures begin!
So happy for you all and looking forward to new adventures. 🎉🎉🎉
hopefully it will get fixed today so you can be on the road again.... thanks to Loren
Always love watching you Emily and your cat 🐈 yes it’s great to see you back on the roads 👍
Yeah on the road again cant wait to get on the road again ...what a perfect song for Emi , Kitty and Loren 🎉
So happy for you and Kellie! 🎉🎉🎉
Awesome to see you on the road again.
So Happy for you !! 🎉🎉🎉
Miss Kelly looks glad to be back on the road.A great Thanks for Loren for the help getting you back on the road. And Chrome also!
Congratulations Em!!!
Awesome!!!
I'm happy for u Emi. Loren your a Rockstar and on he'll of a friend and mechanic ❤❤😅😅
I am so happy for you. Thank you, Loran and Chrome, for all your help you gave Emi ❤❤❤. Now I don't have to be worried that your van is going to leave you on the rails you travel this year. Very smart move in having it gone through it, so in depth. Miss Kitty may miss the space to run in the shop for a short while. It's so wonderful to see everyone working to help each other out ❤❤❤😊
Loren is amazing!!! Woohoo! You can tell 🐈 is happy to be back in her home.☺️❤️🐈
Great news!
How lucky for all that there was Chromes shop van to use while fixing! ❤️
Finally!!! So good to see the smiles all around. Van Life, the struggle is real 🤔😉😁
So glad for you Emi. And super thankful to Chrome and Mr.Lolie!👍
Great job Loren. Emily is so happy😊😊😊😊😊
Great news 👏
I’m happy for Emi & Kelly having their home fixed, and back in action, but I’m a little sad because I have enjoyed seeing Emi, Loren, Chrome, and Jeffie Bear all together again for the past few weeks.
You look like Lorens daughter......learning to drive🤣🤣🤣🤣 Emi your so tiny. Oh Loren thank you sooooo much for helping our girl & Kelly!!!! Thank you also Chrome ! On with your adventures❤
I love that you have friends helping you!
Happy days ahead!
So happy you have kind, generous friends - you deserve the best!
I am glad to see that you got everything going again...🎉❤🎉