I DIDN'T EXPECT THAT... | Van life in a small town
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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.
The waterfall was stunning,
Hi Emi! The parade, antique vehicles, and fireworks were spectacular! Thanks for sharing a fun day. Kiss kiss Miss Kelly! Joy and blessings to you both!
What a cool town! Looks like you had a lot of fun and you even got to see fireworks!
I have to find those veggie burgers. I looked at the website, and they have a lot of good-looking veggie products!❤
That waterfall! And fireworks! Thanks
Thank you so much, Emi, for sharing all those fun events. Small towns are awesome! Waterfall were beautiful and the fireworks were terrific! Thanks again Emi. Take care~
Loved the video! Crazy Americans aren't the only ones who do lawn mower races, I see.😂 The car show was cool!
I love waterfalls, too.
LOVE the lawn mower race. Every town ought to have one
Thank you, the was the first I have ever seen. Fun!
That was so funny, and I was like, well, how many laps do they do? Emi's like, ok that's enough! hilarious...
Happy Belated Canada Day Emi, it looks like you had a Great Day. Thanks for sharing the festivities with us. Your swim looked really nice too. I’m glad you can be so creative with your time. Stay safe on the roads.
That is a movie waterfall .I can imagine Rambo climbing down it to escape the sasquatch chasing him lol . proud to be Canadian everyday
Oh I love those burgers.
That water fall in the beginning was absolutely amazing.
That looked like a fun day, and kelly obviously feels safe with you in the van take care both and stay safe
Emi! This was a fun day. I check in on you and Kittie when I log in to work...LOL I feel like I had a great outing myself. thanks for sharing...
This was a fun one. I loved the lawn mower race...was laughing so hard at them.
Love Nakusp! It’s been a few years, sitting on the deck of the Leland hotel having lunch, like a Canadian Switzerland! Have you been to Ainsworth hot springs before Emi? You must go…it’s so neat, a tunnel with hot springs and beautiful scenery from the pool, you leave feeling like a million bucks too ❤
Our town does an outhouse race every year before the parade. 😄
That sounds hilarious 😂
Any extra points for passengers?
@@christinamann3640 Absolutely! They all have someone pulling and someone "sitting". 😄
@@dani_mack OMG!!🤣🤣😂😂
Wish I could mow the lawn as fast as those mowers were moving 💥😉🙌🌱
I absolutely LUV your photography clips! The clouds rolling by over the water & among the mountains is absolutely beautiful!
Oh My Gosh! That waterfall is gorgeous!
The mountains in the background never ceased to amaze me, being a low lander. 😊
Nice seeing the community come together for Canada Day. 🎉
Great review for the lentil burger.
Oh, man that brought back memories of watching fireworks across Hanalei Bay! Thank you for sharing!
Enjoy!!
I have never seen lawn mower races.
They were funny.
Be happy when your cat doesnt care about firewoorks Emi! Best Regards Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe 😊😊😊!
Emi, your photography is lovely. You catch the essence of the places you explore. Small towns around the holidays bring about so much fun. Cute cat items. Thanks for sharing. It brought great memories back to me. Our small town even had a rodeo. Again, thank you. 💜 kisses to Kelly.
I went to Manitoba in 77. I went to a tractor pull. They didn't have a weight. Men jumped on the sled. Fun like that.
Happy belated. Canada day to all Canadians “ Emi and Kelly also 🍁!!! Nice to see people out celebrating.
❤ Wow What a great day ❤
I was in Nakusp 2weeks ago, lovely little area....
Nakusp was one of my favourite stops during my vanlife journey...even considered moving there. The hot springs, the scenery, the 4 seasons, the people, the walk along the lake 'downtown', and the newish chain grocery store that sold tofu and fake vegan 'meat' and 'cheese'. Wish I still had my van.
BTW, camping at nearby Box Lake used to be good and it used to be a free Rec Site. Lots of dragonflies and birds so few mosquitoes. Can recommend.
Lovely video. Fireworks at the end were great. Thanks for sharing that. Hugs to you and Miss Kelly.
Stunning waterfall
What fun!😊
Miss Kitty is living the life !!!! Nice place Nakusp. Thanks for a great video
Great share! Happy Canada day!🎉🥂💛
Awesome video Thanx Emi and Kelly xx
Nakusp and surrounding area is a little paradise. Gets quite busy in the summer but otherwise pretty laid back. I use to live in the next town, New Denver and really miss the slow pace of life. Nakusp has awesome healthy shopping and farmers markets. Your burger looks so tasty. Can't wait to see rest of your trip in the Kootenays. Hugs.
Do you also watch VanlifePLUS? His parents have a house there, and he visits them a lot.
Love the waterfall. 😊
Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦
It was nice getting to see vintage trucks and cars.
Kelly is such a cool cat, nothing bothers her
You need to start counting all the beautiful waterfalls you see and maybe do a special episode at the end of the year?
That was fun. If you don't have a go-kart and race tracks you just take the lawn mower👍
Beautiful fireworks display young lady thanks for sharing
I like lawn mower racing, nice fireworks.
I was in Nova Scotia for Canada Day! The weather was perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Love the mower races🎠
Awesome video ❤❤❤Emi and Little Kelly ❤❤❤thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
That was lovely to see 😊
If I’m not mistaken, that glorious waterfall at the rest stop is one of Matthew’s favourite spots. A VanlifePLUS landmark.
👋😄 Well, rhat looked like a grand time. Thanks for sharing the fun 👍❣️
I saw that Tractor race , pretty funny , Saw one nearly wipeout the race stadium ..
Gorgeous waterfall. Fantastic Canada day celebrations.
Happy travels 😚😚
Fun day! Beautiful waterfall along side the road!
4:27 Omg..I have the t-shirt version. I wear it all the time! 🤣
There is also a hot springs near Nakusp. Loved the lawn mower and the fire works
Nice to see ya close to my area. Hope you enjoy it.
Thank you for a cool version of Canada Day. We just saw some great neighborhood fireworks in NWFlorida for 4th of July. Stay safe and give Kelly a kiss! 💖
Now that’s a stunning water fall beautiful ❤❤
Lawn mower races! How fun! How many laps? Who won? Perfect music.
Hilarious lawn mower races ❤
Looks like fun!! Glad Kelly isn't being phased by the fireworks. ✌️👌👍😊
Happy Canada Day Emi and Kelly. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
What a beautiful day 🎉happy Canada day😊
Canada looks Amazing!
I'm 64 yrs old and it's on my bucket list to visit your beautiful country ❤️
Happy Canada Day!
Emi you show so much great content and makes me want to visit even more ❤
My sister lives there. It’s a very beautiful Little town.
❤🎉happy fourth 😊love all the lovely scenery and of course ms Kelly and you!
I’m happy to see you had a Great Canada Day!!!
What a beautiful province we have! Happy (Belated) Canada Day. Nakusp did not disappoint
Wow that was so fun…I LOVED the lawn mower races 🤣 What a hoot!!! And such a pretty waterfall…you always find the best ones…Kisses to Miss Kitty 🥰
Nice video
Hi 👩& 🐈⬛; 🎉Happy Canada Day🎉It is very beautiful there at the camp site🙂; What a Fun Day! Thank You For Sharing! Great Video 🤗👍; SEE You Both Soon! ❤️🫂👩&🐈⬛
Ooooohhh!!! Aaaaahhh! Great fireworks display!! And what a hoot for the lawn mower racing. That was awesome!! Happy Canada Day, and Happy Fourth of July!! 🎆🎇
It was so nice seeing your Canada Day.. mine was way different… my tiny Prince ( 2 1/2 pound chiwahwah) was almost eaten so I almost lost him I spent time at the vets…he’s got his skull punctured… today is the Fourth of July and he is still touch n go. Thank you for sharing your lovely day
Beautiful video Emi, those lawnmower races were a blast! “Vanlife Plus” stayed at that waterfall in his van. His brother has a coffee shop in Nakusp. Really enjoyed this one Emi. Cuddles to miss Kelly. 🤗 By the looks of it, you had a great Canada Day! 🎉
Oh a nice nature bath. ❤ Your videos are so unique with lovely BC life & scenery. Belated Happy Canada Day! Bisous.
What a great day ! Thank you for the Independence Day wishes. I didn't know our great neighbor up north did anything on this day. Happy Canada Day 💥🎉 Fun video and your smile goes on for days.
Stay Safe 🙏
I'm loving your vacation. It reminds me of road trips I took here in the US. Fun. Enjoy yourself!
Kelly is such a lovely cat :)
Happy Canada day. Such a beautiful country with wonderful people. May Canada and the USA shed themselves of the corruption in their governments and bring stability and peace to their people.
Hi kitty love the van
Happy Canada day ❤ from swimming, parade, festive, and more. What a great day. Be blessed ❤
Love small town celebrations 👍🐈🎇
Thanks for sharing Canada Day! Looks like fun!
Nakusp one of my favourite places 😊😊 Kittyyy booo enjoying her time😻😻
I love community events like this. Thanks for sharing.
Good video
Happy Canada Day!!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Loved watching them racing
That was really fun. Nice scenery and canada day at nakusp.
Looks like it was a fun day 🎉
Very cool! Getting my van ready for trip tomorrow.
That was fun.
Haha lawn mower races!
Looks so like so much fun.
Good morning Emily and miss Kelly the cat I can hear the sounds of the birds hey in the water is it cold 😂
Awesome video.
Nice video, thanks for sharing.
OMG 5:33 the lady almost got mowed over 0.0!! That mower racing looks hella fun! Id be down to race em haha!
Had a couple of laughs of the lawn mower races, particularly when a driver cut across the grass area near grandstand area LOL! Small town festivals are the best!
I'll take the blue Mustang and the red Ram Camper van.
Looks like an awesome day!
Happy Canada day Emi
Cat..You'rethe first personI saw so far to swim. Online and in person🎉 what a fun video😂.
I was meant to go to Nakusp last year but it was too hot ! Looks amazing … will try it again ❤