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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.

Komentáře • 249

  • @izettal6108
    @izettal6108 Před 4 měsíci +61

    Truly postcard worthy photo scenes. Love seeing nature

  • @deannapye9661
    @deannapye9661 Před 4 měsíci +53

    The photography and music that you shared is so professional and awesome. Beautiful clear blue water and falls.
    Absolutely breathtaking.
    Thank you!!!!!!!.

  • @rachfish
    @rachfish Před 4 měsíci +31

    If you have room in your freezer, your cashews can be stored there. The nuts will last longer and the oil will stay fresh. 😊

  • @ServeLearnTeach
    @ServeLearnTeach Před 4 měsíci +29

    You really are a gifted photographer/videographer, with an artist’s eye.

  • @ajt0319
    @ajt0319 Před 4 měsíci +9

    The joy on your face finding new surprises in your own backyard, precious!

  • @bonnieford935
    @bonnieford935 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Emi I get very nervous for you when you are walking in woods. I hate being so negative . But this world is a scary place . Please be careful

  • @macelven
    @macelven Před 4 měsíci +16

    ❤ Kelly's little chirrip when you talk to her...😊

  • @86daytonaz
    @86daytonaz Před 4 měsíci +30

    What an AMAZING INTRO!!!!!!!….
    And your video’s are always so soothing and a joy to watch.

  • @jayneread2178
    @jayneread2178 Před 4 měsíci +26

    Beautiful scenery and beautiful opening music, love it!

  • @Syl-Vee
    @Syl-Vee Před 4 měsíci +12

    How magical to make a discovery practically in your own backyard. Thanks for taking us along! What great luck that you got that appointment - and very wise of you not to ignore changes on your skin. Nice for Kelly to stretch her legs and get some fresh air.

  • @CyclingKCV
    @CyclingKCV Před 4 měsíci +12

    Breathtaking videos of Canada‘s nature.

  • @Valerygallery
    @Valerygallery Před 4 měsíci +8

    Beautiful!❤
    My mom had a few patches removed on her face. It's better to be safe than sorry. I'm glad you have an appointment so fast.

  • @54bonkers
    @54bonkers Před 4 měsíci +24

    A winter wonderland! Beautiful!

  • @debyarger3084
    @debyarger3084 Před 4 měsíci +9

    The beauty of nature,the music. Emi, you sure have an eye when it comes to Photography!

  • @Lisa0809
    @Lisa0809 Před 4 měsíci +13

    Im so glad you got it looked at Emi. I had a huge cancer removed in December. ❤

  • @KookieKK4147
    @KookieKK4147 Před 4 měsíci +19

    The falls looked serene. Kelly as always is adorable. Stirfry, YUM! Hope all goes well at the docs. ❤

  • @user-li4jd5ll1g
    @user-li4jd5ll1g Před 4 měsíci +4

    That little kitty has the sweetest face.❤

  • @debbief2882
    @debbief2882 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Hope your dermatologist visit went well.

  • @cangal58
    @cangal58 Před 4 měsíci +14

    Beautiful intro to your video. That waterfall is gorgeous.

  • @amstergal
    @amstergal Před 4 měsíci +5

    Once again you've found gorgeous waterfalls and scenery and cute duck... Miss Kelly is adorable and love how she talks with you.

  • @jacquelinenoble6640
    @jacquelinenoble6640 Před 4 měsíci +17

    Such fabulous scenery at the start, Emmy, just stunning. Take caren😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @GuitarJohn421
    @GuitarJohn421 Před 4 měsíci +10

    The snow is beautiful and it's good you are seeing a dermatologist too! Take care of yourself Emily ❤❤

  • @user-bo4rc2vz9n
    @user-bo4rc2vz9n Před 4 měsíci +11

    Thank you for such beautiful scenery and treasures you find on your journey. Always enjoy your posts.

  • @user-bq9es8ut5e
    @user-bq9es8ut5e Před 4 měsíci +11

    Wow....just beautiful thank you for this adventure.

  • @sandyschoonover9051
    @sandyschoonover9051 Před 4 měsíci +6

    I get all of my moles removed as precaution. All raised bumps and moles taken off.

  • @margoburns9085
    @margoburns9085 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Amazing waterfall! You and Kelly have come such a long way from your janitor job, when you would charge your jackery while you worked. Thank you for following those dreams and taking us along. ❤

  • @karenmays8889
    @karenmays8889 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Love your videos, so peaceful and calming. Safe travels.

  • @misslollaleelou
    @misslollaleelou Před 4 měsíci +4

    I spent a week in Squamish last year because you had talked about it. It did not disappoint!

  • @user-kev-k5v
    @user-kev-k5v Před 4 měsíci +1

    The roar of the waterfall and the colour of the water is stunning

  • @emoji5005
    @emoji5005 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Hello Emi and beautiful Kelly, so glad to see you ❤continue to have beautiful and safe travels my friend

  • @floswason8776
    @floswason8776 Před 4 měsíci +6

    You show us some of the most beautiful nature scenes really enjoy them absolutely stunning thank you Emmi hugs for kitty❤️

  • @Rivercat0338
    @Rivercat0338 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Gorgeous scenery 😍 Kelly has the sweetest face.

  • @denniswade4998
    @denniswade4998 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wow! For a moment at the beginning i thought you were filing in black & white.
    Those winter scenes are absolutely stunning! And the music was well chosen.

  • @Shihtzu99
    @Shihtzu99 Před 4 měsíci +11

    Kisses to Miss Kelly!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @terrynewell8968
    @terrynewell8968 Před 4 měsíci +8

    The snow was beautiful ❤

  • @deborahbelcastro6231
    @deborahbelcastro6231 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thank you Emmy and Kelly for taking me along on your hike. It was such a beautiful spot hidden in the woods. I wonder if during the warm months they allow people in the water ? Supper looked delicious 😊

  • @ellenpowers8037
    @ellenpowers8037 Před 4 měsíci +9

    Amazing nature shots in the opening! ❤

  • @widowprepper4292
    @widowprepper4292 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful water fall!!! Love when Kitty answers you with a purr. You can almost hear her say "What yes Mom".

  • @simple-277
    @simple-277 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Hello emi and kitty my two favourite loving your videos Emi

  • @fionaboss1512
    @fionaboss1512 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Gorgeous snowy scenes and beautiful wildlife thank you Emi it cheered me up when I felt a bit sad today 😊

  • @deeveebydzyne4566
    @deeveebydzyne4566 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Love your videos!!! Blessings to you and Kelly🙏🏼🌺

  • @pamgypsyaries8049
    @pamgypsyaries8049 Před 4 měsíci +6

    The beginning nature scenes were beautiful! And the waterfall!

  • @cherylmeredith2248
    @cherylmeredith2248 Před 4 měsíci +4

    For crunch I love sunflower seeds on top of my salads.

  • @christiannemayer6062
    @christiannemayer6062 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The video exceeds expectations...I live in Canada...but somehow you do it justice. Thanks Emilie ❤️☀️

  • @annapacatang5079
    @annapacatang5079 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I love this video of natural beauty, and you captured it so well, Emi! I pray that you do well with the dermatologist🙏❤️‍🩹🙏 Kisses to Miss Kelly🐈‍⬛🥰

  • @rosal6663
    @rosal6663 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Say yes to smashing the like button to show support. New viewers subscribe it is free and you won't miss any new videos. Thank you all. 😊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mizb.9170
    @mizb.9170 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I love your videos Emi, you’re a wonderful person.

  • @jeanstrait2904
    @jeanstrait2904 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Beautiful scenery. Thanks for showing us around in your town. Gorgeous waterfalls!

  • @sea2sky572
    @sea2sky572 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I have a picture of that waterfall on my lockscreen. It is very pretty

  • @sharonoldham4374
    @sharonoldham4374 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Enjoyed getting to see the waterfall. I never get enough of waterfalls. I love them. Your lunch looked good. Hope your appointment with the dermatologist goes well.

  • @lisa8990
    @lisa8990 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Beautiful waterfall 💞

  • @dfros1957
    @dfros1957 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wow beautiful. I love rhe piano music at the beginning of this video.

  • @RebeccaTreeseed
    @RebeccaTreeseed Před 4 měsíci

    Yesterday I ran into the former owner of my quilt shop. 6 years ago they sold it. I was surprised how much he remembered about my quilts. I think of myself as invisible. My original designs less so.

  • @sheilabartlett6044
    @sheilabartlett6044 Před 4 měsíci +1

    A beautiful video, thanks for taking us along to your gorgeous hidden gems! I love to see our princess out in the woods, she seems in her element. Nice that you got in with the dermatologist so quickly, safe travels to you both.

  • @elizabethfoote2492
    @elizabethfoote2492 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Beautiful music

  • @WiltonGal
    @WiltonGal Před 4 měsíci

    Wow! The photography of those opening scenes, plus the music, is spectacular! Also, the waterfall scenes were amazing. Thanks for another great video!

  • @raylenetatum8185
    @raylenetatum8185 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Loved the snow and that majestic waterfall. So beautiful. Chin scritches for Kelly. :)

  • @susanbradley2465
    @susanbradley2465 Před 4 měsíci

    Emi your pictures of the snow and wildlife.The waterfall and the water around are so beautiful.I love watching your videos with you and Kelly ❤❤❤❤

  • @rrhopewell
    @rrhopewell Před 4 měsíci

    I absolutely love nature especially the waterfalls. Just soothes the soul.

  • @terrimcintyre193
    @terrimcintyre193 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Oh my, the beauty you always find! Thank you for sharing it with us. Your photography & video skills are amazing!

  • @user-freebird49
    @user-freebird49 Před 4 měsíci

    Even though I could not see myself living in such cold locations, I love the photos always

  • @shayeshephard7487
    @shayeshephard7487 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Sooo Beautiful are the winter snow scenes and the river and waterfall !! enjoyed this video very much, thankyou Emi!

  • @Vanhockeymom
    @Vanhockeymom Před 4 měsíci

    Your photography is amazing Emi. I’m in awe.

  • @bonriver9420
    @bonriver9420 Před 4 měsíci +2

    What a gorgeous waterfall. Love the music at the beginning. Hope everything goes well with the dermatologist.

  • @cynthia7172
    @cynthia7172 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video Emi! And of course Kitty stole the show as always!! Getting cuter by day!❤🐱❤

  • @tka3332
    @tka3332 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You really need to make another picture for your van with those colors...

  • @cherylcarey4975
    @cherylcarey4975 Před 4 měsíci

    Your videos always bring me such joy and peace. You have a great eye for those nature shots! Miss Kelly is pretty awesome too. Thank you for cheering up this old girl after I had surgery 2 days ago to put a rod in my leg

  • @user-qq6xc1wb6f
    @user-qq6xc1wb6f Před 4 měsíci +1

    When I see your video and you always make me feel good thank you.

  • @keepupwithspeedy
    @keepupwithspeedy Před 4 měsíci

    I saved a screen shot of the waterfall you filmed and made it my background image on my PC. Great shots. Beautiful. Thank you so much for taking us to see that.

  • @Cali-ForniagirlinMichigan
    @Cali-ForniagirlinMichigan Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wowie wow wow!!! That waterfall was awesomely beautiful ❤❤❤😊😊😊
    Glad you are getting that spot checked, it’s good to catch things early, it will be ok 👍 ❤😊
    Take care, kisses for Kelly 😘
    Susie in Michigan

  • @loriaversher5477
    @loriaversher5477 Před 4 měsíci

    Emi! That would make a beautiful print. The large waterfall is wonderful! Thank you soooooo much.

  • @dreamingmusicgal
    @dreamingmusicgal Před 4 měsíci

    Emi, You have such a wonderful eye for beauty and you do a phenomenal job of capturing it as well. Truly breathtakingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing it all. Blessings!

  • @mamamia5556
    @mamamia5556 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Amazing Forest & Waterfall 🤩

  • @kathifoynm
    @kathifoynm Před 4 měsíci

    Loved your reaction to seeing the waterfall. Kelly looked so alert as you walked her. Thanks for sharing your day with us. You are looking happy and I liked your top. ❤

  • @raktoda707
    @raktoda707 Před 4 měsíci

    I need to watch no documentary to find nature as lovely as you portray.Truly a blessed eye.Good luck at dr.Kitty will help you recover as you have helped her always.Nice tour of cities that we cant see from the highways !

  • @Just_Granny
    @Just_Granny Před 4 měsíci

    That waterfall was beautiful and the color of the water was amazing 💖

  • @ruthjohnson6369
    @ruthjohnson6369 Před 4 měsíci

    So glad you are taking good care of yourself. Love the beautiful nature walk. Kitty looks so happy.

  • @janetmcburney4582
    @janetmcburney4582 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Beautiful trail and surprise water falls. The turquoise water looked inviting. Perhaps summer it may be warm enough to take a dip.

  • @virginiajorgensen8614
    @virginiajorgensen8614 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery, photography, and music.

  • @joycecollins5796
    @joycecollins5796 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very nice beginning with music!! Wish I went to those waterfalls when I was around Squamish last summer?? Glad you got in early to see dermatologist--hopefully not serious---make sure you wear dunscteen everyday!!!😎😎

  • @Ramblingon12
    @Ramblingon12 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery. You take beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing.

  • @poges
    @poges Před 4 měsíci

    The snow and waterfall are so pretty. Lovely.

  • @user-oj2hy2jd3g
    @user-oj2hy2jd3g Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks, Emi, for showing us the waterfall, it was beautiful
    😊

  • @dallastrujillo7540
    @dallastrujillo7540 Před 3 měsíci

    I can’t believe I missed this one! Glad it’s new to me to watch. Very few of my fav subs are posting much in a few days!
    Wow! This snow is beautiful!

  • @bettybrigance6784
    @bettybrigance6784 Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful country, you have a way of capturing it...your spirit is beautiful too...stay safe, be well and happy

  • @user-kev-k5v
    @user-kev-k5v Před 4 měsíci

    It’s so beautiful in the snow the water and the wild life are amazing to see 👍

  • @LittleMo777.
    @LittleMo777. Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beautiful waterfalls!❤

  • @margarethutchens5463
    @margarethutchens5463 Před 4 měsíci

    I love the driving in the snow. I know it sounds crazy but I think it's so beautiful and relaxing as long as there isn't a rush to arrive somewhere. I had to smile at your comments on your dinner. I can't count the times I made something with whatever I had because I didn't want to shop!. Tell Miss Kelly good night for me.❤

  • @robtrick
    @robtrick Před 4 měsíci

    It is time to prove a calendar with your photographs, ok? And prints methinks !!! Can’t wait

  • @peggybaker69
    @peggybaker69 Před 4 měsíci

    How beautiful it is on your walk, and such a beautiful waterfall.

  • @trishfuerte705
    @trishfuerte705 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery and what a loving sweet little kitty😻

  • @alicewonders9291
    @alicewonders9291 Před 4 měsíci

    Miss Kelly is sweet and polite like her Mom
    Enjoy watching the sauces and spices you use to cook.
    Also you are creative and innovative with your photography and videography. You do an amazing job videoing with the drone. I be terrified to lose it over the water. You are a pro.
    Hope all goes well with dermatologist.
    💖🐾🤗

  • @lrock3636
    @lrock3636 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for taking us along. You look great, Emi.

  • @petereriksson1390
    @petereriksson1390 Před 4 měsíci

    Kitty! In the end of this video, you whas a very, very sleepy Cat! Look absolute lovely, like your human! Take care! From Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe with Love to freedom for everyone That needs that!😊😊❤!

  • @gracecallowayable
    @gracecallowayable Před 4 měsíci

    Your videos and photography is incredibly beautiful!!!👠🚌👠

  • @miniskooliewanda
    @miniskooliewanda Před 4 měsíci

    Haha, just the other day when I made a "stir fry" with rice noodles and veggies I sprinkled sesame seeds on top once done and said to myself, "it's the seeds that make it look like I'm in a fine-dining restaurant"....also, good to know re Walmart in Squamish, thank you 🙏

  • @haroldbelcher2834
    @haroldbelcher2834 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mabey you need to see if the Heater has a filter, my van has one.

  • @margueritemitchell1829
    @margueritemitchell1829 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hello Emi and Kelly
    From Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

  • @Rain3Silver
    @Rain3Silver Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery there in Squamish! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤Enjoy your travels! Take care, Emi

  • @ameyburden8961
    @ameyburden8961 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, those open of your video is so Beautiful the scenery the music is perfect.