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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.
I admire the way you have used this time productively to improve the interior of you van. It looks great and you do such professional work. We will look forward to seeing this project finished, but it has been nice to get to know Loren. He is such a good person.
I like that Kelly is right there with you in that empty building.❤
Your van layout is my favorite. It is so well organized and uncluttered. Your show is one I look forward to watching.
Those cabinets look good Emi, you're a talented furniture maker. 🎉
Kelly is a happy kitty with her tail in a backwards question mark 😊
You have certainly made the best use of “forced downtime”. This is certainly a Land Docking that you will never forget.
Your cupboards and those latches look really nice. The black finish on the floors looks really nice too. Your home is looking pretty nice and spiffy and now that you got your parts, will be running great, and you should have a great summer touring and camping - pending a slow down / stop to wild fires now. I’m glad that you are having some gatherings with your friends too and that you re-connected with Jeffie bear - his life journey has been pretty tough, but he’s a champion and thanks to you and Chrome, he’s getting back out there and regaining his life passion. You are a good person and lovely friend. If you get any time, check out his custom table inside Jeffie’s den. The way it was put together and folds down, etc is a real work of art. Looking forward to the next week. 👏🏼😁❤️😁😺
Gotta say those updated cabinets and locks, and the new trim etc really add a fresh smart look, great job.
Ahh, the joy of a well fitting door closure that just does the job nicely! The absolute definition of satisfaction
I’ve noticed now you’ve changed the front of your cupboards it has a modern look to it so impressed ❤
It's exciting to get your van back to life. Also it's good to see Jeffie back with the gang. Be safe, hugs to Ms Kellie. 😻
Oh Emi, I know how excited you must be seeing the final engine parts shipment arrive! Yay, you and Kelly will finally be able to start enjoying all the places you plan to visit this summer. I’m excited for your next adventures. Big kiss for sweet Miss Kelly ❤️.
Say "Yay Me!"
Awesome job 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much for your amazing videos Emily I love to see you out and about and hopefully by next Monday your van will be put back to normality for you and miss Kelly your cat 🐈 ❤
All the love & care you are putting into your home is making it turn out so pretty & cozy. I love seeing you get excited with all the things you are doing to it. Thanks for sharing the changes with us! 🚐👩🏻 🐈
Emi, I came to Canada for the first time from the US this week. I saw Niagara Falls and traveled through Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswickon my way to Winterville Maine to see family. I had to go to Tim Hortons and got a Tim Horton’s Coffee travel mug as I thought of you and Chrome. What a beautiful place it is!
You continue to amaze me with your talent Emi. You will be already to travel soon.
Fantastic job on your drawers and doors. :) You give me so much inspiration. You rock Emi. Love to you and Kelly.
Great job girl. Quality job. ❤
I will be happy when you drive your van out of the garage.🎉 Your cabinets look amazing.Take care❤
Thanks for showing some of your social time. Glad your having fun. 🎉
Beautiful job upgrading your van. Your skills are admirable! Can’t wait till you’re back on the road! Kisses to Miss Kelly 😽😽😽
All the silly faces you make made me question your technical abilities, when I saw ya standing on the wood to drill with the hole saw I thought "ohh heck yaa, she knows what she is doing!"
I love your mannerisms and how much of a character your are(in the best way possible)!!!
Cabinets look awesome 👏
I want you to realize just how AMAZING you are and resourceful. I have tremendous respect for you, your lifestyle and your being a loving Mom to Miss Kitty! Sending you blessing and safe journeys rom Union, Kentucky, USA.
Hear; hear!!
Soon all be done for you Emily your engine happy for you 👍
What a fun weekend Emi. Thanks
Hi I just realized that the happy moments are most of the time alone but it's still my dream to do V-life
Wow Emily that’s fantastic doesn’t it look so much better you did d a fantastic job young lady 👍
Glad to hear that you are almost back on road to living life soon. Nice seeing you all enjoying eachothers company . safe travels
Cabinets look great!
Hello Emi and sweet Kelly, so good to see you ❤have a beautiful day
Great video. I enjoyed seeing everyone together
What an exciting day! Hope tomorrow willbe just as exciting ❤ Those inside cabinets look so amazing professional great job🎉 I really enjoy kitty's kisses😊can't wait to see you traveling again Yaaaaa❤
Let do this !!! Van build almost there
Looking good, mad skills.
🎉Hurray for you 🥳
I really wish you had shown more detail on the latch installs. Like how to measure and how to place that inside latch so they line up. We need help out here.
I have so loved to watch your videos. I think I've been on the channel for three years - more or less. Not sure. I love your expressions of delight; your laughter; your smile; your forthrightness. It is all I need to lift my spirits. I know you have times of feeling low and down - I think we all do - and even those have been enouraging to me in my life. The van look amazing. You have done a good job of using your down time to make your quarters - magnifique!!!
Wow, thank you!
I admire your videos you have taught me so much how to cut my hair and cook and your van build gave me good ideas ,you chrome loran kitty and crews and jeffy are so cool and have good videos my husband and i like watching
Your kitchen is looking nice. You do good work.
Great job! Looks good and works even better! You rock!
Hi Emi
Hoping you’re doing good 😌
Awwwww Hi Emi and Kelly, Emi you have made your drawers and cupboards look epic with those new handles installed. Hopefully soon you will both be back in your home xx
Great job on the cabinets, Emi!
So happy for you that your parts arrived.
You do great work.😊
Week after week you amaze me. Well done! The cabinets look amazing
It's looking good emily
Great job on your van. It looks wonderful! I enjoyed the track.
Yeahhh Emi---nice job on your cabinets!!! Sooo almost done with gasket arriving!!! Looking forward to you and Kittys adventure this summer!!!😮😎
So talented
Very nice work Emi, you are good with the power tools
Your cabinets look so nice. Now, had you been on the road, you would not have done this.Everything worked out for the good.
Such a good job!! Looks professional!
Wondering why Joseph wasn't with you guys when Jeffie came?✌☮ Your cabinets look excellent... great job!
Good fun. Wish I were there.
Awesome cat lady, yes, I watched chromes video yesterday on the monster trucks and airshow, looks like tons of fun for sure. Specially when you got all your friends together super cool. Love monster trucks I’ve got a 1/8 scale monster truck the grave digger tons of fun to drive. Well I watched for the next one super cool. You got your heads for the motor. I’ll be watching for that. Build until next time. Peace and chicken grease😁👋👋😎
Really admire your building skills, wish I had 1/2 the skills you do ❣️
Wow, impressive! You have skills! :) Very nice and well done!
Here.😊
Your van is looking GORGEOUS! Fantastic work Emi!!! Yours is still my favourite van. So homey and cozy. You really inspire me.
Looks great Em,you should be wearing safety glasses😊
Emi you are so talented , you should be proud of yourself.
Haven't seen Joseph hanging out with you guys lately.
Did you already redo your bed? Did I miss that video? So glad your parts are coming in 😊
Whoo hoo! I know you're ready to get back to your peaceful travels! Hopefully, no more hold ups will pop up. ❤❤❤
Hi, ❤❤❤❤❤
Great job!
Nice, the cabinets look real sleek. Awesome job!
Good job. You know you can buy a roll of Edge tape to finish the raw edges of the Melamine. You just need an iron , a utility knife and a block with sand paper to sand back the edges of the tape . You may know this already.
Yay!!!!
Your cabinets look really nice.
Muucchh love from Curacao,Emmy😁
Hope you get back on the road soon😘
Good afternoon I’m glad your projects are almost done 🎉
Fab job and use of some downtime for other projects. Just imagine when everything is put back together, and you are once again in your home on the road. :-) By the way, can you share the link to the black cabinet door latches, please? Thanks in advance! :-)
Freedom is coming!
This job is taking so long 😩
Oooh Emilie you break my heary❤
Bravo Emmy c'est parfait!
Hi there, sending love from south Africa ❤
great job .😼
🤞Crossed fingers your van work will be completed soon! Kisses to Kelly
Your build is looking awesome. Love watching you and Kelly ❤️
Never been so early! Lol have a great day Emi and give tell Kelly I said they’re a good kitty! ❤
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Hooray 🎉
For some reason Chrome has trouble remembering Julianna name 🤔
Looked like you all had a great time though
Hope you van gets back together real quick 😊❤
Good afternoon Emily and Kelly.
Great job on your furniture.
Thank you! 😊
Awesome video
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Very nice!
Awesome job 🎉
I love the cabinet!!
Looked like a great day of fun!!
You managed to build awesome cabinets in the shop for your van great time not wasted. ❤😊
the van is looking so much better. great job.
Those latches are so great, you sure know your stuff. Great day with friends, certainly a busy one. So glad you got your parts, now on with the show! Kelly is the most perfect cat, I just love her.
Seeing Kelly makes me soo happy I love cats
Fun