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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’m glad that you and Chrome are still good friends and he is letting you squat at the shop. Thanks for helping move stuff to the new shop. I’m sure Chrome appreciates the help. Nice to see Loren helping with the move also. Good friends are a blessing.. Take care of each other always.
Well said! Totally agree
I think miss kelly is enjoying being able to run around in that big space without being leashed. 🎉❤
I think Kelly is enjoying being boss over the shop. 😂😂😂😂
Your van is like going to the dentist. Once you open up and say ahhh, they find more things wrong.
Kelly likes the freedom she has there 😀
I love seeing your little community working together. I just watched you all working together to help Chrome move❤. Love seeing what Kelly is up to in the shop. ❤❤
I think Miss Kelly thinks she now runs the garage. She's good at supervising and checking to see that everyone is staying busy!. I'm not sure, but she might secretly consider Mr. Cruzie a slacker based on that look she gave him at the end.😊
So awesome that a subscriber is helping you get your new heads! This is a beautiful and caring community!! Reminds us there are many good folks in our world. Sending love to you Emi, and sweet Miss Kitty 🐾🐾💚💚
Same guy that got Chrome his engine, Alabama Ford dealership parts guy. 👍
Haha too cute Miss Kelly strolling by you and brushing up against your head and messing up your hair. 😆 Miss Kelly making this video her own.
Kitty looks content and happy to have a stationary existence.
This is probably the best situation where this could happen
Another great guy.....ALABAMA TOM! How fortunate Emmi is to have such a great network of friends!
JUST LOVE CRUZIE AND KELLY. ❤ THEY MAKE MY DAY.
BE SAFE!
Kelly was certainly the star of the show!! I always enjoy watching you work on your van...
"Let's pretend that's what we wanted." 😂
❤..friends??😅😅❤❤
He did say that the shop could be a place for friends to come and repair their vans. Therefore, it is the least he could do for Emi.
Good helpers everywhere!!! Hoping you get parts soon!!! Hugs to Misss Kittyyy Boooo!!!❤❤❤
So great you are taking great care of you home and how wonderful all the support you have in getting it fixed properly.
If your looking for content while waiting for your repairs to be done I have a suggestion. Last year you talked about your struggles with anxiety and it helped me so much, it’s been a very long year and I’m still struggling with keeping stable. Maybe you could share your journey as there are more of us out there than you may realize. I do very much enjoy your van updates as well as your nature content. Also montage videos to music of your photography and videography would be cool! 😊
You have a good support family Emi,👍 hi to the furry ones too ❤🐕🐈
Kitty is having a blast!!😂😂❤❤So cute!!
LOL Extra Special Kelly Approved Shirts!!
Soon you’ll be on your summer travels 😊love seeing you and Chrome together
Kelly Kitty loves it there. Well its good ypu are getting it fixed by the right mechanic.
Love to You and Miss Kitty ❤️❤️🌹
Good opportunity to do some house repairs and a freshen up. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade 😀
Emi my Van friend in Canada ! Please take one thing at time, and No stress! You are very smart women, that use everything to its best, in the Van! Lole's is one hell of a good mechanic, trust him, i do! Take Care From Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe with Love to freedom! ❤❤❤😊
Good everything is working out and you can have a rest. Praise God He loves you and cares for you. Blessings to you from England 🏴
Hello Kelly & miss kitty.😊
Kelly was a little sassy there when chrome took her out in the box of shirts.😂🐾❤️😂
How frustrating Emi, the positive Kelly is having a great time running around the shop. I hope you have your wheels back as soon as possible.
glad how you all are working together...im sure Kelly is happy exploring the space and hiding , and chasing insects or dust bunnies...lol...thank goodness you have time before the shop is given up...and i guess helping the boys in old and new shop will give you some kind of activity or distraction from being stuck in place... Luv, Re.
Well, if you have to be stuck waiting for parts, you're in a great place for it! Miss Kitty is obviously having fun. Thanks for sharing all this with us -- tho I do miss your wonderful wildlife photography. You have real talent at capturing the outdoors in all its beauty.
Oh Emily thanks for sharing I hope you will find the parts you need to for your home so you can get back on the trail again soon ❤❤❤❤❤prayers for you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ms. Kitty is the funniest LOL
Kelly is so cute scurrying around on the floor.
Kelly looks happy! She is having a great time.
Hope all goes well with van repairs!
Awe ❤️ thank you. Have a beautiful day
When I was a child my parents told me.., "Two heads were better than one." So much for parents, huh ? 👍 Rock on 🙂. Say "Hi" to your retired DJ friend there.
It's so cool that Chrome lets you stay at the shop until your van is repaired 😊😊❤❤.
Like everybody else, oh thank goodness for Chrome allowing you to use the shop. And even on the brighter side you're going to have news and more miles put on a better engine.😊
Miss Kitty is the boss of the shop. 😂😂. She sure is having a good time patrolling (probably hunting mice and bugs) and supervising the workers (someone has to make sure Lorne is taking good care of her home). 😂😂😂. Sorry it has turned out to big much bigger job and the down time is killer, but your van will be much better and will serve you for a long time so worth it. A great time to make some changes, updates and finishes while you are there - you can do some cuts outside. A little bit of cutting outside in the afternoons should be ok - just keep the cutting window to about 1 hour and plan ahead the cuts you want to make so that you can do them pretty much all at once. 😊❤😊😺
Indeed, cover the whole of the wood with plenty of gear. Min two coats. Those back doors will get their fair share of "weather".
Fingers crossed NO MORE ISSUES 😉 Empty shop? I thought he had that till October? thanks for leaving the mechanic.
The relationship between you all is awesome. Jeffie is on his way. That will be a good thing.
Be safe my friend ❤
Miss kitty is so pretty
❤️ Cruisy and Kelly🥰
Kelly likes the shop!🐈
Lots of high places for Kelly to go and keep a “cats eye” on things ! 😺
Glad everything is getting fixed. Safe travels.
Always a bonus to see Miss Kelly and Mr Cruzie!!
Love those sideway runs kitties do. So adorable. ❤❤❤
Keep your chin up, 🍂🍃🐈
Hoses / Champs/ belts small things that should be done. Has your wipers been good?¿
Thank you for sharing, what a journey to repair your home. Glad you havenauch qualified assistance. I have heard that obtaining parts is a challenge in Canada. Kitty lives all the space. Wonderful job on the painting. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
👋👩&🐈⬛🙂; Sorry it's going to be a while longer! But you'll be safe to travel when it's all done! 😉(👋😎&🐶) Great Video 🤗👍: T.Y For Sharing! ♥️🫂-👩 &🐈⬛-See You Both Soon 🙂
Miss Kelly will enjoy jumping and patrolling the shop while you are there. She has probably eaten a bug or two already🤣💜. Hoping that the parts come quickly after they are fabricated. I know that you are yearning to get back out and about. Chrome needs the packing help from you and Loren. It will make time move by fast. Take care. Spend some time out in the sun with Kelly. 💜💜💜
Glad your able to use Chrome s shop LOVE WATCHING KELLY SHES ENJOYING THE SHOP CRUZ IS LIKE I KNOW KELLY IS HERE SOMEWHERE LOL
Sorry you are waiting on parts. Always happy to see Chrome in your videos! 😊
Glad your safe and getting your van fixed 👍 nice to see you have your friend back and kitty taking high ground from cruzie 😊❤🐶😽
My Dad is from Ohatchee, Alabama met my Mom through her cousin's boyfriend who was stationed with my Dad while in the US Marines. They will be married 61 yrs this yr in July. He settled down here in WV after he got out of the Marines. Love my Alabama history
Hey Emi I'm glad you're getting everything fixed, I've been watching your channel for a while now and I am so impressed that you fixed things in your van yourself I enjoy your content and the adventures you take us on stay safe God bless 🙏❤️ from Philadelphia PA
Hang in there Emi …. You have Loren and Chrome helping out and it will be good to go for summer. Good men ❤️😊
Too cute! The panels look great. It was a great surprise to see two of my favorite people sharing the screen. I’m so glad you van is on the mend! Take care, ❤
Miss Kelly enjoys frolicking in the shop!😊
Now that Chrome is giving up his lease on the garage you’re at, maybe you could rent it! It would be perfect for you to work on your van in a dry location
Love your channel 🎉 100 K subscribers this year for sure
Good time to rebuild your bed etc. 😊
I love your hair today Emi!
I am glad u have friends to be there for u.
Great work on the panels, etc, couple small vents in them will allow some air flow, panels in a car have them to allow moisture evap. It's good to paint BOTH SIDES and spray anti mold all around and inside door. Mold is INSIDIOUS, spreads spores like an aerosol spray, so once you get it, you have to assume it will return, keep checking as part of a routine.
❤ it’s so nice to see you and chrome were able to stay such a good friends. It’s refreshing to see adults acting like adults.😅 may we all take our queue from you two!❤❤❤👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🌴🚐
Hi there, I’m glad to see your van is getting fixed slowly, but surely and yes, it’s nice to see chrome and Cuzzy and Loren too.. stay safe my friend you home will be back on the road soon..🏔️🚐🐾🐾💜😊 maybe during the summer you and chrome can do a video for us.?😊
You are definitely making the best of things and seizing the opportunity to improve your van whilst it (and you) are dry and have spaces
You should get your a small garage too. Kellie was having a blast running around there! Lol
Kelly and Cruzie! Yay! 🤎🤍🤎
Once your heads come in you'll be rocking and rolling. Lots of quiet time. Maybe you can find a new cabinet for your van? Can you modify an old dresser for your kitchen? Now you have time to work on the inside. New heads will make sure you can run for awhile...sending love, thank you for sharing. Can you do rust stuff now? Anyway...
Sorry the engine problems are keeping you in one place for so long. Can you use the “shop van” to do some day trips to get you and Kelly outside?
in one of her videos she was in the shop van.
Here for you.😊
That's a wicked pair of scissors!
Emi, I was telling Chrome about a great family owned Canadian company, ROLEF, that makes amazing van storage products that would fit nicely on your doors.
Lovely kitty so cute 🐈🐈🐈 blessings from SF, CA.🚐🚐🚐🚐
Hey Emi, glad that you are getting things done it wont be to much longer it is truly sad that we cant get parts here in Canada, hello to Kelly she is so cute.
Good day Emmi ....... isnt it funny chrome had so many troubles getting parts and was laid up in that very shop for how many months lol ........ i hope you get your parts quickly
at 2:59 that is 1/2 inch to possibly 3/4 inch plywood not a 1/4 inch sorry
Emi, why don’t you rent the shop with Joseph, Jeffie and other Nomads that need a place to land?
Nice job cat lady. I’m here watching 8:32 PM. I’ll catch you on the next one.👋👋😎
That’s the thing you open up something and more shows then you think. Good you have a honest peopling your home. Take care god bless
Miss Kitty thinks Chrome is the best'est, he has all that cool stuff she can get on top on!
Hi Emi
Nice that you can help each other….you get a place to work and you can help with the move out to the new shop.
Thank you Tom! I'm glad you have a shop you can stay at!
You are making the best with the down time. Painting the entire panels is what I've done to seal all wood in the van if you don't have enough you can always use what ever paint is kicking around Chrome might have some even spray paint is better then none.
Kelly hiding is just her natural instincts so much going around her, is go hide too 😂
Next adventure hopefully will be soon in the backcountry having a campout with good friends 😉
Much love 😘😘
Good for you Emily yes you go for it young lady 👍
You are great at solving problems. I’m sure you’ll find something appropriate and entertaining for us to watch while your van gets fixed.
Love your sweater. So pretty.
Hang in there. I know this must be very stressful for you. Don't worry... We're not going anywhere. Hope the parts come in when they're supposed to. ❤
Alabama is an easy peasy 2 day drive - I would go get them !
Yay for Tom in Alabama!
That would be remanufactured. Heads that are used but completly rebuilt. Of course i had ordered new heads off line. That was performance heads.
Haven't seen you in a while but you're looking good girl!
Good to see you getting on your task, good to see your getting help. Prayers
And chrome is getting rid of his old shop and moving into his new facility