I Literally Just Lost Everything

[@joebobo3030]

Now you can unleash your inner Diogenes and live in a barrel On a side note, who robs a u-haul???

[@Justin_Taylor]

I stole one of the barrels outside of a Cracker Barrel and I'm now spending my days barking at pedestrians outside of the Alamo.

[@chancepaladin]

in the major cities, uhauls are stolen all the time, esp if they see next to it, an out of town plate. basically a loot drop. :( its very sad

[@ronaldweasley6175]

drug addicts and poors

[@justinratcliff7766]

Underrated comment.

[@blanketfortressofsolitude5270]

Bro, sorry your stuff got jacked. But i dig your positive outlook on it all. Congratulations on being done with the Army. Glad you're moving on to bigger and better things!

[@Justin_Taylor]

Life happens. My cat is safe and that's all that matters.

[@blanketfortressofsolitude5270]

@Justin_Taylor Absolutely. Cats are the best.

[@drasgwegian]

This is tragic gang, just watched one of your videos and am now binging them all, I just have to say the mindset is immaculate

[@Chiller11]

So sorry. I had my apartment broken into years ago but I owned so little that the thieves were bitterly disappointed. For instance they stole a portable television that was broken. They stole two hideous suits that my mother had purchased for me, god bless you mom. But they did take my excellent 1970’s Yamaha classical guitar that I’m still trying to replace. Good luck on your new start. Having a hottie surgeon girlfriend is a pretty good beginning.

[@trottermalone379]

Best fortune on your new vector! Life is what happens along the way and purpose found in the meaning you make of it. Cheers brother.

[@thisboysthebest]

Dont feel bad at around the same time i got paralyzed lost my house and everything in it. You are definitely right about the army teaching minimalism i could live in a dirt hole as long as someone brings me food and water every once in a while

[@Buconoir]

Wish you the best, man

[@skierunner]

Congrats on getting out of the army, man! And congrats to your wife on her residency. Sorry about the UHaul. I see other people are shocked, but yeah it's a thing, especially during rough times which lord knows describes Texas lately. Growing up traveling with trailers and UHauls my fam would pull shifts in the motel parking lots just to keep eyes-on, but usually we'd just drive all-nighters or sleep during the day to minimize risk. Not your fault in any way, we were only that crazy cause we couldn't afford insurance. As far as video topics, I like just seeing you're still around and I like hearing you talk so feel free to go in any direction. Transition outta the military can be tough even when you're prepared for it and I think you'll naturally have thoughts about the difference in culture and the habits that are no longer helpful in civilian life. Glad to see another video from ya, looking forward to more.

[@CXt10]

After just binge watching all your videos made after this one, I can say you definitely ticked off making interesting videos! Like dude, who makes an online training walk-thru to start with, and who makes it that good, haha. Great work, please keep them coming.

[@ryanrobison8973]

I am very sorry that happened to y'all. The way you are looking (well it's two months later lol) at the situation is really commendable, and seems like the best way to help move on from this. I definitely know how it feels to be in a place where you have to just take a look around and try to be grateful for the things that you do have. Food, shelter, loved ones, and health are really something that you can cling onto during a really rough time, though my body is a cunt and developed an autoimmune disease lmao. I just moved being grateful for my health to being incredibly grateful for modern medicine ha.. I am particularly sorry about your journals and memorabilia, but it's really cool to see that you are using it as motivation to create/document/explore different ways of expressing yourself, like in your youtube channel. Really like your channel and the stuff you make. Hope everything is going well!

[@beltionbambie1239]

W perspective you have on the situation at hand. I had just joined the Arkansas Army NG when I first came across you, and now I see one of your new videos. I hope good fortune comes your way!

[@Freumble]

Stealing your journals, memorabilia and trashing your stuff is such a sub human thing to do.

[@DOAM1234]

Subhuman, that's a good way to describe san antonio. Doesn't help that lackland and sam houston are there.

[@daylen577]

What's worse is they 100% just trashed anything that has no real monetary value, it's just in the garbage now

[@Schtoinkus]

Careful, you can't call them subhuman anymore, that is racist

[@abrahamedelstein4806]

As soon as he said that my mind's eye conjured up this image of dark shadowy figures maliciously destroying everything not worth stealing.

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

@@Schtoinkus No one brought up race at all. We don't even know the race of the people who did it. Get outta here with your culture war BS

[@1tombensky]

What a crappy thing! Glad to hear you are OK. I would like to hear your reasons for leaving the Army.

[@judy8117]

Thank GOD,your both o.k missed you,glad your back ,now up the mountain, never stop climbing in life!🇺🇸🐾🧡🖤💙

[@headClock]

And look where you are now. From nothing comes something. Glad to see you doing well now, great content.

[@alecfrancis9316]

Keep it up big dawg, that’s a fucking nightmare, I can actually commiserate with you in a lot of ways. I also just got out of the army, also just moved to San Antonio, and on my last day, during my last appointment to sign my dd214, my fucking cat rolled the window on my truck down and ran away. It’s not nearly on the same scale as what you’re going through, but getting a gut punch like that during what SHOULD be a very happy time just really sucks dude.

[@RidleyAtOutlook]

Hey Justin, the chances are slim that you see this comment, but I wanted to offer some insight about how you could proceed with the future of the channel. I first found your channel with 'Is the war in Ukraine even happening" video, and I loved the well-paced editing and realist perspective you brought to that event. Right after that I went and watched almost all of your older videos, and I have appreciated the unique parts of your channel since. You have a great opportunity to carve out a niche for yourself by looking at events (whether global like the Ukraine video, societal like the Hyperrealism video, or even cultural like the E-girl Psyop video) through your lens as a now-former military member in a similar style as other video essay creators. I enjoy your vlogs, but it feels like they are on their way out as a medium of expression. Your focused thinking, matter-of-fact yet informative delivery, and excellent argumentation make for a compelling and original author's voice that might be more suited to essay style videos. That's just my opinion and I urge you to continue creating content regardless of whether or not you do any of this. It's been a pleasure seeing you grow and I can only hope for great things from you in the future. Also I hope you find whoever took your shit because that obviously sucks. Have a good one.

[@NotFortheMoonay]

I had the same thing happen to me but my personal vehicle carrying all of my deployment stuff headed back home after a year in Afghanistan. After a 12 hour drive from Fort Bliss. It stung hard me having gifts of tiny T-barriers, camels, and t shirts for my friends and relatives coming back to my hometown. My commander at the time was pissed AF trying to do a FLIPL with the local police being entirely uninterested in getting my issued gear back, including a ACH.

[@thelearningman4763]

Very sorry to hear about the losing of your possessions, but in a way it’s a like a hard reset for you as you start your new chapter in your life. As for you videos in the future, I think something like this where you tell us a story and tie in a lesson from your books or life experience would be interesting to see. Be safe in SA and keep us updated

[@99scobey]

That sucks. You have a great attitude. I hope some memorabilia gets discovered and returned to you.

[@PrecisaS]

That is absolutely awful. I assume the cops did no investigation whatsoever - was it parked within range of like... any cameras, whatsoever?

[@Justin_Taylor]

Hotel cameras picked it up, but the SAPD have been unenthusiastic in their efforts to put it politely.

[@kevinb.jonesphotography4571]

Sorry to hear this.

[@themostokaypersonever84]

Im so sorry man thats awful. Some people are really just awful. Im glad that it sounds like you are bouncing back though

[@claytonadkins5140]

Thanks for all of the lessons you’ve given me in such an influential part of my life, sir. I hope everything works out. All love from here!

[@colinsfasah]

Love the "on the brightside" comment! Good attitude and the universe apparently wanted you to start fresh....

[@NoahWebster01]

Great outlook Justin!!

[@matheuzinhodafauna2545]

that's very unfortunate to say the least. I really missed your videos and it's nice to have you back, sir! I hope all goes well

[@rocko7711]

I am really sorry to hear that man

[@oskrm]

Sorry about your stuff, best of luck in your new life

[@MarkGovern]

I’m really surprised that people still rob things like that nowadays. I’ve known it to happen to anyone I know or even hear or it happening. I’m sure we you’ll get back on your feet soon.

[@tomaszzarnowski3944]

Damn, this sucks. It is very nice to hear your, no doubt, healthy attitude towards it. Congrats to your girlfriend for graduating!

[@doctorscoot]

Hey man, sorry to hear that! Good luck! And watch for identity theft, if they have all that stuff they might be able to glean enough info about your identity to do things like apply for credit cards and rack them them to max.

[@RonLWilson]

Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully insurance covered all that so you can at least replace what is replaceable. Best of luck in you next phase of life!

[@RonLWilson]

In regard to you leaving the Army it seemed that you being a thinker was good for the Army in that one would think the Army needs some thinkers in it. But at the same time I was not so sure if the Army sees things that way and might rather value doers over thinkers, not that (I suppose) one cannot be both. So it should be quite interesting to see what you cover next on your channel! Once again, bets of luck in that regard!

[@Thomas-dj9xn]

Stay safe man. Keepin it busy

[@sebakudelais]

"all that was lost was stuff"... SO TRUE. Society is so brainwashed wright now that they risk they live to save a phone from a fire... Or they choose to film someone having a bad time instead of helping them.

[@gregpenismith1248]

Cool story.

[@4tbf616]

Not everyone has the money to replace stuff.

[@dumflame]

@4tbf616yes but having common sense is better than being dead

[@clydedopheide1033]

I'm so sorry to hear this...

[@Qigate]

Looking forward to the new Mister Taylor's views on the world. Best of luck on building the roots beneath you. And, as Marie says in the Sound of Music.... "when God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window".

[@jonfleck8687]

So sorry to hear this, Justin 😢

[@DOAM1234]

Yep, the one time my dad stopped in texas while moving his parents up to tennessee someone tried to steal his truck outside the motel. He had is .44 though so they didn't get away.

[@kawamura6706]

He may lost something (... eh... most of his stuff? ), but he got something more valuable in return ( gorgeous mustache )...

[@KrakenNate]

You did not lose everything Youv'e got that badass mustache‼️

[@tatianavakhonina3305]

A great chance to start with merch tho. You know, a line of screwdrivers with truly inspiring words of wisdom on them - something like: “When life screws you, it might leave you with a screwdriver to build a new foundation” (have no idea if it makes sense, English is not my first language 😄). But! But customers will not be able to choose which screwdriver they’ll get…because life is tough, unfair and sends you curveballs all the time. Oh the blight of capitalism😌Still, would be nice if you could make enough money to live comfortably. All the best!

[@wayneschmidt3386]

You got this broski!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thieves suck! Good luck though in your future endeavors, thank you for taking time out to serve our nation!

[@billsmith5166]

Insurance?

[@algebraizt]

One day when your channel blows up this video's going to be cited in the deep lore circles as the origin of your mustache

[@chugachuga9242]

Classic San Antonio moment.

[@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird]

How can I contribute?

[@danielescobar7618]

You know what MAD dudes need when they get out? A crash course on all the growing up and life lessons they missed that everyone gets between 18-24. How to find motivation to get up and go without being told. How to find jobs, friends, etc. how to pick out toxic work managers and cut off relationships that are bad.

[@MRnostate]

Its almost impossible to hotwire a car newer than 1999 surprised people still even try it

[@MiltonGaming345]

What happened to your west point uniforms? did they also get stolen?

[@Justin_Taylor]

Yep. All my West Point and actual army stuff.

[@MiltonGaming345]

@@Justin_Taylor now you cant show ur kids and grandkids :(

[@novideostopost1268]

You might be mil-spec wendigoon.

[@travellinmark2745]

Sorry you and your girlfriend were victims of theft. Sometime in the next year, I am going to have to move some stuff from one city to another. Security will now be a major issue in choosing how the move will be accomplished. I have enjoyed your Army vlogs and am a bit surprised that you have ended that phase of your life. I look forward to what you have to say in the future.

[@malc0lm2008]

Good luck with your move and post army life !!

[@Anarcho-harambeism]

honestly, this is why i slept in my vehicle on trips

[@12345678927164]

This world is a cruel place.

[@KIJYOPSO]

Hey, now you have an excuse to get that (), which you avoided because I already have one at home; and you can sleep comfortably knowing what those stains on the mattress were.

[@11T872]

Army is for younger ppl, remember song about "Dave still in the navy"

[@Justin_Taylor]

I’m only 28 😭

[@11T872]

@@Justin_Taylor what? I was thinking you were older 😬 like 35 or something. Are you graduate at academy?

[@therealsapdad1942]

Of all the things in this video, that you got out of the army is perhaps the most shocking

[@pabloa98]

Well, your cat and your people are safe. You can redecorate from zero! Good luck with this new part of your life.

[@AiDreamscape2364]

I am sorry for what happened to you.

[@hobomaster6237]

thank god you started making cool vids

[@Departedreflections]

I think your new videos are stronger. In terms of presentation

[@rebeccazhu7476]

please keep making video essays!

[@RichardBaran]

Had this happen to my apartment. My cat was even let lose. Smashed walls, smashed glass, blood all over the sink (think that got cut while smashing). Cops didn't care.

[@RichardBaran]

Ps. I have no enemy or anything like that. I really only have a couple of friends.

[@benjamin3044]

Glad you are back. Sucks about all of your shit getting ganked. Looking forward to the GoFundMe for your lawsuit against uHaul.

[@stubbornhat2346]

Got recommended this, sorry the world is full of terrible people

[@philswift791]

You will always be Captian Taylor, he just won't be front and center.

[@Bigboi-ge5ll]

They really screwed you with that screwdriver. Now you can build up from a new start.

[@mttsgr]

you didn't lose me :~)

[@oligreendot]

can't wait to hear why you left the army

[@patrickpercefull8278]

Thank God you're out of the Army.

[@astrocheeseify]

How is being out of the army?

[@Justin_Taylor]

I'm really enjoying it. I'm able to focus on the work and hobbies I had to put on the back burner while I was in, and I have infinitely less distractions. Also not shaving every morning is a blessing.

[@alexanderbuzaladze7951]

What happened to the cat?

[@jeremytaylor7758]

Sound?

[@Justin_Taylor]

Works fine on my end *shrug*

[@jeremytaylor7758]

@@Justin_Taylor sorry, had to restart few time till it popped in.

[@alanmedrano2646]

As always, remember the Alamo

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

At least you have a laptop still

[@Wildbilliv1820]

Sucks to hear Sir! I hope your move gets better soon! -2LT

[@philswift791]

They cat is important, i am still horribly sorry sir.

[@DizzySpark]

If youre ever up in the austin metro ill buy ya a couple crayons and a Guinness Or is crayons a marine ration?

[@Justin_Taylor]

@@DizzySpark crayon is marine. Army officers prefer huffing sharpie fumes. Keeps us slim and alert.

[@1chumley1]

Time to re-up.

[@remingtongaspard7781]

Still have your looks 😏

[@jimsmith1579]

Now you can grow that beard the Army wouldn't let you have

[@almarkowbender]

Welcome back to civilian life, everything is pretty fucked

[@FranklinBurrus]

Why did you leave the Army?

[@Justin_Taylor]

I wanted to grow my sideburns past the bottom of my ear opening.

[@chancepaladin]

🙏🙏🙏

[@FranklinBurrus]

what’s inane I’ve followed since West Point

[@bcool9104]

Feel bad about your stuff but you got your education paid for, so it works out in the long run! How's the wife taking the whole girlfriend thing and medical school? 😄

[@Justin_Taylor]

Wouldn't know, haven't talked to her in over a year lol

[@bcool9104]

@@Justin_Taylor So you're still married! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Justin_Taylor]

@@bcool9104 dont put that evil on me

[@bcool9104]

@@Justin_Taylor Just messing with you; all the best with your new life!

[@rbranham8062]

Comment for the algorithm

[@Justin_Taylor]

Thank you for your service.

[@SprayNpreyT]

Please censor names lol

[@sagichnichtsowiesonicht7326]

13

[@MaysonWilson]

Semper gumbi

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

I guess you don't have to worry if your books are pointless now.

[@DaBlaccGhost]

Thought this was going to be a video about addiction or something but it was a video about you having stuff stolen. I hate influencers and I'm sorry that happened to y'all but. it aint that deep you just lost material stuff lmao.

[@nonsequitor]

That's literally not literally losing everything. Glad you're clickbaiting, there's enough people who actually have lost everything.

[@Justin_Taylor]

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally

[@La-ld9mn]

@@Justin_Taylor Getting concern trolled for your use of literally is pretty great. haha

[@PrecisaS]

Please, for the love of all that is holy @nonsequitor, delete your account, and unplug your router.

[@blacksundarkskies]

holy fuck

[@FirstLast-mf6vj]

Good

[@Chiller11]

So sorry. I had my apartment broken into years ago but I owned so little that the thieves were bitterly disappointed. For instance they stole a portable television that was broken. They stole two hideous suits that my mother had purchased for me, god bless you mom. But they did take my excellent 1970’s Yamaha classical guitar that I’m still trying to replace. Good luck on your new start. Having a hottie surgeon girlfriend is a pretty good beginning.

[@paulmattt]

Why did you leave the Army?