Car Tour of Solo Woman Living Cheap in a Car!
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2019
- In today’s video we meet Linda who is living in her Acura car. It’s hard to believe that she can do it, but she takes us through a day in her life and shows us exactly how she does everything that she used to do in her house, she now does in her car. I think you’ll be dazzled by her organization and how thoughtfully she lives.
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Thanks for watching!
Im homeless now in Tx but I work and sleep in my car. Watching these videos really make me feel like I have it made and brings my spirit up! Thanks Bob!
90% of living is attitude
Blessings:)
I did it a year and a half. In a double cab truck, with a tiny Chihuahua and a big Belgian Malinois. (Cowboy hat, attitude, cellphone and a six shooter, lol!)
You back on track, so to speak?. . . Not that you were ever off track
But you know what I mean, how did you do it?
I'm a 41 year old male struggling to find a job because I am on the wrong side of the demographics here in South Africa and I need some encouragement. I just had my interview for tomorrow cancelled because they found someone with the "right" blackround :) just my luck. . . . . Hope that guy does well. He probably needed it more than me and that's why God chose him. Maybe I'm next hey :)
Sending you best wishes from the U.K. 🇬🇧😉👍🏻
I live in my car in Florida while working Uber/Lyft.
Love her personality, she is so upbeat and happy, good for her. Great interview.
@poodles4u Hey, I'm a 'poodle person' too - lol. Do you breed them? My parents had 3 or 4 toy poodles over the years, and I've had 3 - 2 miniature, 1 of which I still have, and 1 toy. Always wanted a standard; maybe someday.
He's very organized and clean i wish i could b like her, but i am a messy person!
Ya she's awsome
I like her too
Wish I'd had her guts!! Instead of this...I tried to save my house with my 60 hour week job...ruined my health...still lost 🏠 and job! Living with friends....I admire her!!
Health is wealth. Working too many hours just not good for anybody. But many people glorify working oneself to death. That lady who runs the Huffington Post said she had to fall and fracture her face to stop worshiping work.
60 hours of very low pay, would be my guess.
Reb Short Exactly what I was gonna say. That 20 hours is easily an extra 6-700.
Go for it. Its amazing and a lot of fun. You dont have to tell anyone your business. Take your time and think about what's important for you, whats necessary, and live in your own mobile home on 4 wheels. No need to live with friends when you can have your own peace of mind, not being a burden or inconvenience to them, and feel stress free and happy. There are so many ways you can live w/out fear. Working hard just to lose it all is the American trap. You just need you, some income each month, your bare necessities, and food. Live your life freely.
You're not alone Sweet Georgia. I understand. A lot of fear kept me from this too. We have to cut ourselves a break.. compassion. Keep in touch dear friend💖
Linda was the first interview I've saved. Not because she was "happy" but because of how she encourages herself to believe she is happy. I hope her business really takes off! She deserves a better situation. Also, I am a licensed CNA and it's terrible for her to have her legs in that position. I do believe her drive, positive attitude and faith in God is going to bring her a much better future very soon! ❤❤
This woman is inspiring, on top of the realization that we get to choose our life style. I hate the word 'homeless'...HOME is thought, place, where we are, comfort, 'nest'. I am loving my life on the road in 104 sq ft of living space. I feel sorry for people who call me "homeless". I HAVE A HOME. It is filled with art, music, love, joy, comfort in a life choice of freedom and happiness.
Thank you
Karen Ann PRECISELY! ❤️👍🏼
@@lisasmith516 I LOVE that...I heard someone else use this through a church group. But I couldn't remember it. Thank you for the reminder.
@@jolenaagapisou3803 I am sorry for this comment of self-superiority which was voiced here.
Webster Dictionary
Home:...a place of residence...the social unit
formed by a family living together... trying to make a good home for her children comes from a broken home...a familiar or usual setting :congenial environment; also :the focus of one's domestic attention home is where the heart is...
5: an establishment providing care...
at home
1: relaxed and comfortable : at ease felt completely at home...
2: in harmony with the
surroundings
3: on familiar ground :
Your definition of "home" is limited; if from a "broken home" does that mean a building was broken?
I forgive you for this ignorance of true Home and the limited view you have. May God expand your thinking and compassion for others...for the Holy Bible states, "...judge not lest ye be judged..." and it speaks of glass houses.
People that dwell in framed houses can be so far from harmony and joy. Whereas a person in an RV, lighthouse, boathouse (which can move from port to port), or a barn can have great joy in their home experiences.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 - ... No.
@ⅰи∂ㄩㄅ360 - ... No... Claro que no... Greetings from Argentina.
Tip: pop off headrest, roll seat all the way forward, recline all the way, you'll have a bed, pillow on the back seat. Without the headrest, your seat is flush with back seat.
Thank you, Laura! Never thought of that and you're right! Wishing you safe and happy travels for that Tip!
Nice smile! Reminds me a bit of Vicki Lawrence.
Great attitude.
Good eye! Definitely Vicki Lawrence.
I can also see the resemblance
Yes, she does! ❤️ I didn't think of it until I read it, but now that it's been mentioned, she surely does. It's kind of cool, when you think about it... 🤣
“Organization is for people too lazy to hunt for stuff” She has it so well planned that no energy is wasted. Very well choreographed!
Linda has the most effervescent spirit. Her smile can launch 1,000 ships.
Bob this is your best interview so far. Linda is the most resourceful, elegant, high spirit, and mostly bravest person within the nomadic-on-wheels community. Thanks for sharing.
I strongly agree!
She is such a pleasant person. Thanku🌺
Totally Agree....
To this lady, a mini van would be a mansion!
If you go to her channel she loves her car and does not want a van. Check her channel its good i love her videos she been travelling for nearly a year now
@Timothy Gray Its not sad! Watch her she is very happy and feels alive! more than living in a house
This lady is amazing! I so could do this but I would miss my grandchildren.
@@marymary560 I agree...she has indomitable spirit.
Damn @Karen H let people voice their thoughts you don’t need to be a liaison.
I like her use of psychology, calling her car a nest 👌
@@andyborowitz1730 I just hope she doesn't ask for an oil change for her nest at the mechanic's shop.
It's called denial
@@maximumweb5655 No, it's called making the best of a situation. She's the type of person who I'd want on my team.
I like the straight and to the point attitude
Smart woman saving money and not paying rent!! $$$
"Serene and Simple Life" 👍
I'm sorry but living in a car is not serene or simple. It's a hassle. Not paying rent? This is no way to live.
@@pillarhomecaremalaysia4616 ........Lol, I could do maybe a nice converted Van to stand and do small cooking for a few months, but not a car. I was in a bad car accident and the thought of staying in one to eat, sleep and poop, is just too much, but God bless those who can...
At age 62; she is eligible for medicare. Could still work part time. Could live in govt senior housing in Tennessee, Texas or most other states.( California, West coast New York and Colorado too costly for many folks.) If had govt housing could apply for Affordable Care Health Insurance. Its another option if she gets tired of living in her vehicle. 🌷☀️.
Linda is well-spoken, positive, and motivational. And has thought out and accomplished a no-build car home for herself. I'm subscribing to her youtube channel.
Linda is a true inspiration. She's strong, organized and in control of her life. Living in her car, she's more squared away than a whole lot of people I know with their McMansions and big mortgage and car payments who are literally working their lives away and handing their money out every month just so they can keep the cars and mcmansions for another month and have the opportunity to do it all over again.
Why not consider becoming an Expat. Wonderful life for $300 a month for a room.
How is Linda today? This was 3 years ago
@@candreatos1
My question also...
Yeah we don't get too enjoy material things because we are gone or asleep 80percent of life... Although I do enjoy coming home to my mcmansion in my fancy car but at any moment I can lose it all so sometimes I reflect on living a more simple life at 52
This lady is the show. Hysterical and happy. Good to see. Shows how unimportant material possessions really are.
You got that right.
My parents traveled 'Us kids' around like this (on vacations), back in the 1960s. We had a '58 Ford Station Wagon. ...with the back seat down, there was bed space.
@@marigolds49 Family Truckster!
We had a ford station wagon back in the 70's and I'd love to one like that now. It was really spacious and the very storage area you could pull up the floor and it created another seat. It was like a hidden compartment. That would be a perfect camping vehicle for one person. I don't think I'd like driving one of those big RV's or school bus or haul a big long travel trailer. It would be great to have the space, but I feel like it would be scary like switching lanes or making turns or finding parking. I guess you get used to it, but I'm afraid I'd be sideswiping things and running over pedestrians lol.
Us too. 5 kids & parents.
What an amazing and inspiring video! I don't really have any need or desire to live out of my car, but it's so good to know that if I ever did, I could, comfortably and with style 😉 Thanks so much for sharing!
Great lady, love her attitude! 😊
I don't think much would get her down. Intelligent, self assured, classy and good looking. You are an inspiration. Thank you.
She has such a great attitude! I've seen other videos of Linda and I'm amazed at how well she functions out of her car.
She's 60???
A lot fitter and enjoyable than the older people I know for sure!
Great person :D
Actually she's more fit and a way better attitude than most of the younger women I've met.
Such a likable lady! Upbeat and positive even living in a small space she is happy! I don't think I could pull off the car life but hey, it works fantastic for her! Shows you can start off and work with what you have like Bob says! Another great interview Bob!
I TOTALLY AGREE. Use what you have until you can do better. Stay safe
one comes for the camping but stays for the people.
Remarkable lady. We don't need much to have everything we need and be content with it.
Very informative 👍
I just launched out "full time" Boondocking in my Ford Club Wagon. Great tips ... thanks Bob for the interview and thanks, Linda for sharing some fantastic tips! If you can be so comfortable in your car, I should feel as though I'm in a mansion on wheels :) Stay safe ... God Bless
I would’ve liked to see the back seat but I loved this interview. Awesome job!
She has videos on her channel that shows all her belongings and how she organizes everything. She's awesome. Check out her channel at: czcams.com/channels/G_GabIBd_cIU6mKckySX0g.html
Just love the positive attitude, sometimes you just got to do it, so correct when this lady says keep it simple
I was immediately drawn to her positivity. I have often thought, should I ever be in a place where I could live nomad, a car is all I would need. Thanks for the "YES!"
Bob watched a lot of videos of yours..but this girl Linda is a charming Sweet person who not only has a great personality ..but great out look on life . I couldnt stop watching her..Linda if read this I wish the very best for you..i loved your video...and you as well...
Linda is AMAZING! Love her attitude and spirit. People who live in their car fascinate me. They seem so content. I am going to check out her channel.
Brilliant woman .. she has it all together.. thank you for the interview.
My friend's friend traveled in a car, but he removed the back seat and the front passenger seat. Then he laid a 6'x2' sheet of plywood along the passenger side for his bed, setting on wooden boxes. He found boxes that would slide in and out, for storage.
Yeah if I did it that's the way to go.
Definite have to lay OUT to sleep. But I need more than 2’ width lol. Im a sprawler.
Shilodog Smith what about when you need to take a shower?
Thanks Shilodog, for a great idea! Hope you and your friend are doing well!
That is very smart!
Always wondered if I would survive if I was in this situation, but I also see that it's perspective. She is inspiring and has such a pleasant soul. I will keep her in my prayers for her safety, her future and her peace.
God bless Linda. A beautiful and wonderful lady living a very happy life in simplicity. This video inspired and challenged me to think about what I have and really don't need.
Linda is lovely, but her situation is a bit claustrophobic for me. I would prefer a mini-van.
Same here Linda!
I wouldn't be able to live in my driver's seat. But I live in a converted double car garage with extra room and bathroom.
I'm same, living on my recliner in the living room for 3 months after an accident was enough for me, through choice it wouldn't be too claustrophobic and I would like some where to cook etc
Freedom from the broken system, is truly Living Your best life!!!!!
And it looks good on Her!!!!!
AMEN!!
If you hadn’t told us she was homeless I wouldn’t have believed it.She’s very well put together and looks like she just stepped out of a hair salon 👍👍
Yay, Linda! Sharp lady with a great knack for simplicity and organization! Love this video, Bob.
Did this in Nissan Rogue for 6 months. All city dwelling to save money. Very excitting, new place each day, stay in million dollar neighborhoods, easy to be stealthy. Had gym membership for showers, PO Box, ..oh yes I rented tiny storage unit for stuff I did not want in my car. Easy if you do it in darker car inside, use black to cover up no one would ever know. Easy way to learn that if shtf you can survive.
Dear Symphytum Tribe, thank you for those details! It's good to have a plan B for if tshtf and you're so right, black cloth (or a non-shiny surface) hides things well. Happy, healthy, wealthy trails to you.
Positive attitude goes a long way,,, not the wrong way,, nice lady👍👍
I kept thinking I knew her, I do. I have seen her channel. Her hair isint as short as in this video but it is a GREAT style. I think she is a little organized, 😂😂😂 ❤ Great tour!
I'm loving that steering wheel table and her setup... sweet
Does anyone Know where to find that steering wheel table? 😊 I need to get one. Thank you.
@@faviolaandaya1079 It's sold on Amazon. Put this into the search bar on amazon.com:
Cutequeen Black car Laptop/Eating Wheel Desk
Wow what a great attitude, very well organized and a killer smile too!!!
Safe and happy journeys to you!!
God bless you 🎶🌷🌷
What a life ???
Is that example for all people ?
I sure enjoyed the interview. She looks like a movie star, seriously! Loved her positivity and doing with what she has which is nice quality stuff.
I love Linda! Been following her CZcams for a few months.
What's her CZcams?
@@santinabellydance sereneandsimplelife
I like how simple and organized she is. Most car dwellers have stuff everywhere and it is stressful looking.
You GO girl! Loved it! You certainly make car-living appear to be much more comfortable and organizable than is thought. Wishing you all the best. TFS this great interview, Bob!
I was bit scared and downed to think of living in car but her upbeat and positive attitude encouraged me to see this type of lifestyle. Thank you.
Great lady with lots of positive energy. Thank you for sharing her experience.
A true minimalist👍🚘🌿 keep it simple it's less confusing very well done👏🌿😇🌾
Linda is my kinda gal! What an inspiration! I live in a Class C, and am having problems finding places to store some things. Now, I'm going to have to rethink this. Good grief! I'm sure I have plenty in here I don't need.
She should have her own show and call it Minamilism, living
life based on experiences rather than worldly possessions. I've never seen anyone look that good living in a car and her energy is great. What a lovely person.
Why not get a van or a tiny house?
AWESOME home, awesome lady, awesome attitude, and great inspiration! Thank you for producing this interview with her.
Awesome car tour and set up. I enjoyed it, God bless you and safe journeys 🚗💖
The main challenging part of living in vehicle is having a place to park to sleep at night. Slept at gas stations/truck stops. Would be nice to have a long-term place to go where you can have a worry-free, quiet, dark place to sleep in vehicle.
Like a home?
Camp site?
She is amazing! Thank you Bob for sharing.
Few can appreciate the freedom of this lifestyle... I am one. Every day is a new adventure... it's fun. I'm almost 60... I feel 35. Started my car sleeping quest in the 80s.. Honda Accord Hatchback👍... good times. Others... Honda Element, Nissan Murano, two compact sedans, Model S 👍sleeps two, but not invisible. Currently in a 1st generation ioniq hybrid, and I love it. The KEY to this lifestyle is taking care of your own shit 💩... literally. If that is not under control... forget about it. She has her shit under control... she is free from the porcelain bondage. That freedom is an honor to behold. Well done.
Thank you much for sharing your experience and answering many questions I've had with regards to car camping/traveling with no need for motel's etc.
What a wonerful home....NEST. You have given a lot of people ideas on how they can move on from one situation or another. Ingenious use of space. A few years ago I fell asleep in my recliner and my wife left me there. The next morning my back did not ache. HMMMMMmmmm. I tried it again and again with the same result. The firmness of my recliner is similar to your car seat. It sounds crazy, but a recliner has saved me a lot of pain. I still sleep there.
OH, we lived in a studio apartment so I was still close to wifey who is my soulmate and best friend after 52 years of marriage.
Love her upbeat attitude! I will definitely be checking out her you tube videos!!
This gal has a great mindset. Gotta love the energy.
Such a beautiful woman !
Ty4Sharing 💖
Wolf🐺 👍💖👍
Linda thanks for doing what you do and how you do it. Thank you Bob
I love this lady! Very creative, thrifty, neat, cute and all this with a positive attitude...wow! I may very well end up car dwelling when my van goes and Linda has given me some great ideas. She is an inspiration showing that it can be done. Linda, you rock!
WHAT I have found consistently and fascinating is that to a man and woman, everyone who lives in their vehicles, especially out West(in Massachusetts now; not for much longer, I’m priced out), is that they all appear to be highly intelligent people, who have led accomplished lives and are geniuses at critical thinking skills. I’ve entered “Phase One”, so to speak, of my car living journey out West-LEARNING. Taking it all in. I cannot thank you enough. God bless all you good people. You literally ARE life-savers!
:55 having lived in my Subaru for a number of years, yes, it is very essential to be able to access everything from the driver's seat. It makes everything very efficient, plus, you don't cause passers-by to notice you by having to crawl in the back trying to get to something.
Thank you Linda and Bob! What a great interview. I always find something interesting in all of your interviews. Linda sure breaks stereo types of living unconventional. Soo organized! I believe that's the biggest key to making it in this lifestyle. In a small space you can't be cluttered. I'm going to find your CZcams. Thanks for sharing your space! God bless 😁
I've been following her for a bit, and I just love her. She is doing a series right now about camp hosting jobs. She definitely does not sit in her car all day!....She works and is on the move. Glad Bob did this one for people that are considering car life.
What an inspiration! She’s the queen of small space design!! 👍
Having a system and everything within reach is so smart. This upbeat lady is a true inspiration to anyone considering living out of their vehicle.
This was inspiring now I feel like I can go somewhere that I thought previously I could not afford to go to
Last year I lived in my car and a tent for almost a year
@@jonnieinbangkok no
How was it? You probably we're not camping in the city.
@@closetcleaner I drifted around I lived in Florida for two months in the middle of nowhere and then I stay in the Santa Fe for a little bit outside of the city and then I stay in fort Morgan until they kicked everybody out I stay at a reservoir for a while before I came back to Arkansas and gave up for now
She's a go getter,I hope she never stops,where ever the roads may lead her!
Linda you’re amazing, love the simplicity of your life that you created! Best wishes and happiness 😘
What a wonderful woman. Simple, sweet life. Safe travels. Namaste
One of the best interviews! Love her personality and what an inspiration.
Absolutely love the use of the word NEST to describe your vehicular home. The psychology behind it is fantastic. Great attitude. All the best to this lady. Lovely energy on this channel thank you for the content. Enjoying it in 2022.
This woman appears to me to be the MOST organized, practical nomad I've seen. Many have more elaborate systems, major buildout, and clever contraptions. But hers looks like something literally anyone could do with just a few days time to get everything that stuff together.
The one, no two, things she does that I, a man 6 feet tall and over 250lbs, can't do is, first and most obviously, the toilet. Second, is sleep in the front seat.
Three things. I couldn't put in my pants on the front seat. I have trouble putting on pants while lying down in the back of my van.
I've only slept occasionally in my car or van over the past few years. Unfortunately, I have YET to get a good night's sleep, or any sleep over four hours. I recently added a Tempur-pedic mattress topper on my van and it is wonderful! But I was still only able to get four hours sleep! That's a challenge.
So great to spend this time with Linda......so sensible and upbeat....just a can do and let's do attitude.....love her....Thanks for sharing.....
I love her positive outlook and attitude. Her enthusiasm for her lifestyle is contagious!
Thank you, Bob, for another great video. You are the very best for capturing how peoples' lights do shine. (And efficiently and to the point, no rambling!)
She was very spunky, cheery, and pleasant! 👌🏽🫶🏽😊☺️🙏🏽😉👏🏽👏🏽👊🏽👍🏽
This encouraged me to do push ups to tone my arms better for when I'm old.
How many have you done in the past months?
@@thedevilsadvocate5210 EVERYDAY!!!
I do as many as I can...
It's a slow procress but it's still real progress.
Serene and simple life, true story!
This lady is so sweet and amazing at her organization. Love the way she lives her life.
Linda, you have inspired me. I’m barely making ends meet. Tired of being stressed about it.
Live in your car you won't be stressed at all
Had to pause the video. That thing she hooked onto the steering wheel to make a table . . . GAME CHANGER! I need one of those for when I'm in my car at lunch reading or studying!! ETA: Found it on Amazon! Will check to see if she has an affiliate link before I purchase though. 🙂
Serene and Simple Life - Linda, I love your inspirational posts on CZcams. Have beautiful travels! Thanks Bob for sharing!
This is Very Helpful-Many older women have to evacuate
What an uplifting lady. She gives me energy just listening to her.
Being a neat freak, I love how organised she is. It's the only way to live, for me.
Thank you for a great video, and so many good ideas!
I love her. So awesome. Thank you Bob.
Definitely going to her CZcams and connecting with her. Great inspiration
Wow..Bob I've been subscribed for a year or more and this compelled me to comment. You constantly find the most awesome people! Every week you keep finding the most interesting, inspirational people and show their wisdom and examples of the good life. You and the great work of your assistant KC amaze me. Thanks to you both.
LOVE her positivity and enthusiasm! If you truly LOVE life, you will LOVE it wherever you are!! 🙌♥️💪
Thanks Bob , i'm french and I watch your videos , this woman is amazing , Lots of love !!!!
Clever and simple ideas 💡
Thank you, Linda🙏🏻
Blessings🧚♀️
She's amazing and super cool!!! 👏👏👏
Some sort of pathology.
Living in your car is not fun no matter what this lady says
Thanks Bob, Linda is truly a breath of fresh air whom I am true will motivate many people to face their fears and get up to do what is necessary to better their lives. Thank you Linda for showing us the way to success!!
I have so many great women travelers, and then a new one comes along. This lady is so cheerful and smart and practical. So much to admire.