My Perspective of Living in a Van Full Time + A MARVELOUSLY BORING Day VLOG

[@simmpleenough]

The other day, I timed myself while putting a jar of chili paste in the fridge. In a normal fridge, you open the door, put the jar on the shelf, & close the door...BOOM, 2 seconds. It took me 48 SECONDS to put the jar in my van fridge! I put jars on the very bottom of my fridge to ensure they're on a flat surface and don't fall over and spill, so I have to remove everything from the top to put the jar on the bottom and then put everything back on top and hope that my fridge door closes because it barely fits all of the food I buy. It's a whole process 🙄and I still haven't gotten used to it. Thank you for watching my video! See you next week. Catch up on my story with this VLOG PLAYLIST - kzbin.info/aero/PLoHdBeUyjQwhAi5exZUTQgowo3RNJf0Kz

[@ashleymchale9608]

This is why I'd get a front opening fridge if I lived in a van!

[@myboyzr2]

How about getting wire bins from the dollar store? Then the items on top are contained and you’ll just lift them out? Might cut it down to 23 seconds! 😂

[@RachelBoyd-nk4kn]

Nature, horses, good food, no obligations...a perfect day.

[@simmpleenough]

Absolutely!

[@andrealovely3294]

I want more days like this in my life, too. Knowing about van life struggles upfront definitely helps, but you never know for sure what you can tolerate until you experience it firsthand. Constantly moving things from one side to the other would frustrate me! I love your simple, slow, vlogs. They're relaxing. See you next week!

[@simmpleenough]

Yea, nothing beats firsthand experience! See you next week 😊

[@almetas_grandbaby]

Yeah, I feel like I made my passion for creativity and writing into a job. Ended up being a burned out social media manager. I would never go for making my passion a job anymore. It's a sure fire way to turn a love into a hate.

[@simmpleenough]

Yup.

[@ashleymchale9608]

Good advice. I love fish sauce too, the noodles looked good!

[@simmpleenough]

It was so good 😋

[@0utgoingintrovert]

These videos are always so calming, even when you do the cooking ones or simply washing the dishes, I see a side asmr channel in the near future

[@simmpleenough]

Glad you like them 😊. Thank you!

[@Geraldinelifemoments]

Beautiful. It takes some people years to come to appreciate quietness. Thanks for your honesty of repetitive norms for you. 😊

[@moni-ea]

I truly enjoy being a part of your journey and I love your videography style. 🥰🙏🏾🥰

[@simmpleenough]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@NylasOpenRoad]

I'm working toward trying to live simple like you living I can't wait because everything is so expensive Rent. Food, and utilities and the demands at the work place gives me anxiety

[@simmpleenough]

I had SO much anxiety when I worked full time. So many people go through that at their jobs. Don't give up ❤️

[@NylasOpenRoad]

@@simmpleenough I watch all your videos I went threw a similar thing that u went threw with your ex the only thing I had a house I divorce him and end up loosing my house in the divorce because he talk me into adding his name on my deed and since then ive been living with family and it's hard and working this 9 to 5 is depressing I've been trying to figure it out because my 2019 toyota corolla looks like my option thanks for inspiring me

[@AlysianahNoire]

Every passion that I turned into a sidehustle dead ended that passion for me. I'm hoping that once I retire I'll return to those things. But 100% agree about monetizing your joys.

[@simmpleenough]

Good plan. My mom plans to retire the end of next year and she has so many hobbies she's saving for retired life!

[@iamv482]

For extra extra security place cameras around your vehicle for your safety being out by yourself.

[@simmpleenough]

I've definitely thought about doing this. Thank you for the suggestion 😊

[@dizzyk54]

Such a relaxing vlog. Love it!🥰 I agree I tried to make my hobby into a business and it made it not enjoyable anymore.

[@Eyesis_1]

Another realistic, calming video. Yes, it always comes down to the "why". Stay safe and TFS 🧡🩵

[@simmpleenough]

Thank you!

[@shallomjay8302]

Why was i in a Zen vibe. ❤

[@simmpleenough]

lol 😊❤️

[@gabe2045]

Appreciate your inspirational word, being free is happiness! ♥

[@simmpleenough]

I appreciate you always tuning in, Gabe 😊.

[@elicore.biz81]

Ethiopian, Mediterranean and Caribbean food are my absolute FAVORITES!!!!

[@simmpleenough]

I love all of those 😋😋

[@elicore.biz81]

Right!!! just so delicious....@@simmpleenough

[@malikaeastonAllahfirstanfamily]

Salam once again enjoyed your video the peace and serenity. Able to get your morning workout early and sound of horse galloping past. Your meal looks delicious and healthy simple to put together. You keep living life and stay focused on your gold , Dream Don’t Have Deadlines, go get it. Such a relaxing fire🔥peaceful day…. See you next video

[@simmpleenough]

Thank you for the reminder that dreams don’t have deadlines. I’ve never heard that saying before! Salaam 😊😊

[@LiveInspired24.7]

Hi Monique . I enjoy your videos . Love the honesty and your commitment to your goals . Peace ❤

[@simmpleenough]

Hello! Thank you very much 😊

[@KaiExploresLife]

I like how you demonstrate the reality of this lifestyle. You also encourage people to explore their why. Knowing what expect is a game changer for anyone considering this lifestyle.

[@simmpleenough]

It really is.

[@TXGranny2]

I tried Indian food about 10 years ago, I never grew up with it and I love it!

[@Kehpu]

New subscriber here, I binge watch your videos like crazy:) Love your personality, simple ways and takes on life ❤

[@simmpleenough]

Thank you!

[@Reallyerinrenee]

Thank you for your truth about working your passion and losing live for it working for others. My goal echos yours...living independent of others, saving for land I can host and produce whatever I want, when I want, for who I want. And having it be slow and steady instead of a hustle to keep up with bills and life. May we both realize our dreams and desires. For what we seek is seeking us. Sawubona, we see you, my sister. ❤

[@simmpleenough]

Yebo, sawubona, sis ❤️.

[@Mavkelley]

Monique, I so enjoy your videos and have followed many vanlifers. What I like about your channel is how simply you live while on the road. You park, you cook, you indulge in self-care, watch movies and you do gig work. A few questions I have for you are: 1) Do you know where you would like to buy land? 2). How long will it take you to save for the downpayment, pay cash for the land, rent to own/for sale by owner? 3) Other than gigwork and YT as sources of income, any thoughts on marketing yourself as a chef for your type of client to move your desired goal along? Ever though of starting an online cooking show or even creating a cookbook or 2 or 3 of your special dishes?

[@simmpleenough]

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊. 1) I have no clue. I'm planning to explore the northeast in a few months, but at this moment, I have no particular states I'm looking into. I'm looking into other countries, as well, like Chile, Peru, & Nigeria. I'm all over the place right now. 2) I'm thinking 5-7 years, but I really have no clue, lol. I'm just winging life right now and not trying to stress myself out by creating an unnecessary timeline. 3) I have absolutely NO desire to work as a professional chef anymore! Not even an online cooking class. I'm currently working on an online business, separate from YT. If it works out, I might mention it on the channel, but I like to keep a lot of my endeavors quiet until I've accomplished most of what I want to accomplish. I DO want to make a cookbook in the future. Right now, I'm focusing on my other business goal.

[@Mavkelley]

@@simmpleenough you are welcome! You are so deserving of living and creating your desired lifestyle with Moosa! It all sounds great! It’s been my experience when setting clear goals this gives you a benchmark with which to follow a path. So setting deadlines or dates, and achieving little milestones and measuring them helps you to stay on track. Even if you have to set another benchmark, you still measure your progress along the way. Set deadlines, dates and run towards your goals:)

[@sieleanwilliams1460]

Can you put comments the ingredients of that meal you made

[@simmpleenough]

Hi! Sure, I'll try to add the ingredient list to the pinned comment this week.

[@RAEHDoing2much]

Hi. Thank you. I am going to try the jojoba oil on my face.

[@simmpleenough]

Hello! I've been using it after washing my face for a couple of years and love it. It's not too heavy and leaves my skin soft after it soaks in.

[@Musicislifeforus]

Your video is so calm I love watching it it heal my heart and it make me calm so thank you for that

[@simmpleenough]

You're very welcome.

[@sachaeugene9203]

Another amazing vlog what ever happened to the dinner/ lunch recipes you were putting together every week?

[@simmpleenough]

Thank you! I have a cooking video coming out next week 😊

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I feel the same way about working...I've had so many crappy jobs, and now I have so many health issues. I need to focus on losing weight and I want to travel. I plan on trying to do van life because I can no longer afford rent, it's over $900 for a crappy studio or 1 bedroom apt in Phoenix and I know it's just as bad in places like the NW which is where I would prefer to be, I hate this damn heat...I lost everything back in 2018/2019 due to nearly going blind for the 2nd time in my life, then got them fixed and next thing I knew, people started noticing my photography...telling me I had the "eye" for it and it is actually what I'm passionate at so now I am pursuing that but it's a very difficult thing to make money at. All I know is I want to do something similiar to you and now I'm waiting to see if I get approved for disability but due to my age, it will not be enough by itself and I will also be doing gig work or freelance if I can ever get some work like that. The future is so uncertain in this country as well, I want to be as self sufficient as possible so I hope one day to not depend on my disability if I get approved. I know a person in northern cali who will let me park and stay from time to time and hopefully I can meet other like minded people along the way.

[@simmpleenough]

Rent prices are insane these days 🙄. I hope things work out with your photography. If we never stop trying to reach our goals, success will eventually be the end result. It might not happen exactly how we planned it, but it'll happen. That's what I tell myself, often. Best of luck to you.

[@Chunkybutterfly]

Thank you for the great video! How do you take care of your hair?

[@simmpleenough]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have you not seen my responses to this questions the other times you've asked?

[@QueenBaha]

@@simmpleenough🤭😂🙄

[@Chunkybutterfly]

thank you Monique. perhaps I should have worded it differently. I was actually wondering what you use on your hair@@simmpleenough

[@patc4074]

I love your videos. But have to ask, what do you do for money…still have to buy necessities…are you working remotely..

[@simmpleenough]

Thank you! I do gig work 2-3 days a week (amazon flex, door dash, uber eats, instacart, etc...)

[@klara_puspita]

i just wondering how you pray?

[@simmpleenough]

When I’m able to pray standing, I do. I’m currently traveling and camping in areas with a lot of privacy, so I stand outside for my prayers. There are other situations when I’m in the city and not near a masjid & I don’t feel safe praying outside alone, so I pray in the julūs position in my van. Or, I might go into the dressing room of a nearby Walmart and pray. I was concerned about this when I started living in vehicles, so I’ve spoken to someone more knowledgeable than me about it and was told it was okay because of the lifestyle I currently live. But it was reinforced that, when able, I should always stand, so that is what I try to do.

[@denamilline761]

Being able to do what you want when you want sounds awesome❤. Why do you always blackout your body? Is that because of your religious beliefs?

[@simmpleenough]

It was 😊! I long for more days like this day. Yes...sometimes, when I'm moving around, my shirt gets a little too tight in certain areas, or my skin starts showing, and I prefer not to show that.

[@arashaada40]

Allah will bless you for keeping his commandments for eating to live, and not living to eat. Taking care of the real house of God, which is your body...

[@simmpleenough]

InshaAllah. Thank you 😊.

[@Smag-wm4bx]

Allah?

[@arashaada40]

@@Smag-wm4bx why don't you just Google that?