Reality of solo van life... (I called 911)

in today’s solo van life vlog I wanted to show you what a normal day of living in a van is REALLY like... the not-so-glorious side of it, and well, that is DEFINITELY what this was! Even though there are some cons, I wouldn't trade this life for anything. I hope you enjoy (:
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[@Jacbean10]

Omg… the cat turd. I almost died 😂😂😂😂 I totally appreciate you showing the non glamorous side.

[@madilynndawn]

Oh gosh the bathroom story 😂😭 it happens to the best of us, made for a funny story at least. I was dying! Also the BUGS!! Ahh!! I always think to myself that no one talks about how often we have to deal with bugs, ick! Your mom is so sweet to get them off for you LOL

[@JuliaBrooke]

Seriously! Especially the night bugs whenever it's hot and humid🥲

[@caitlynkeeney9450]

Please keep posting! I really like your videos. I’m considering trying out vanlife so it’s nice to see a girl that I can relate to.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you so so much🥹🤍

[@peachcathy]

Sticky bathrooms and difficult faucet's got me a few times also...dont feel bad. You have such a great space..💕

[@trinab.9633]

After seeing you make a senior mistake with the bathroom, I had to subscribe, that was too funny and trust me, it's something that I have done too... 😆 🤣

[@r.mcmickens7349]

Funny bathroom story. Sometimes the most simple things, seem so difficult. I hope Maui is ok.🫢 Your creativity in the editing. Bravo 👏👏👏👏

[@animallover4ever229]

Don't feel bad, we all have days like this! I have had them & I know I say it's time to just go home, get in bed & start this day over

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Hello Julia. What can I say? These videos just keep getting better and better. I love the bathroom story. I'm glad to see you're adapting so well to the vanlife. Thanks so much for sharing a look at your nomadic life living and camping in the Great Outdoors - you lovely blue-eyed offgrid woman. I simply can't wait to see the chronicle of your further adventures. The important thing to remember is to stay safe while you're out there. 😍😍😎❤

[@abbyabroad]

Honestly who would think to press the button and HOLD IT DOWN while opening the door?! No shame 😂。 Also thanks for sharing so honestly. I love it!

[@kingdomcalled1403]

Jim from Ohio 🇺🇸 That bathroom door thing is something I’ve never seen before. I would have kicked the 💩 out of it, lol…

[@ruebennomura9143]

Wow great story on realistic and happy late Valentine’s Day

[@cathyluscko3788]

I love this video!! Unbelievable!! Love 😍 safe travels

[@oolliiiviiiaa]

love the meaning behind the name. actually made me feel some type of way cuz i’m so happy for you 🥹💓 stay safe! but also what a weird way to open the door likeeee huh lollll

[@JuliaBrooke]

ILYSM & IMY😭❤️❤️❤️ & ikr when the officer opened it I was like😨😬😬😬😭💀

[@blupoppy608]

New to your channel, glad I came across it. I love that you show all sorts of things you do, cook, shop, clean etc super nice you create so many videos for your viewers...love seeing your cat Maui too!, gorgeous kitty ..

[@imperfectadventure]

Few things: 1) Bathroom button: I would totally do the same thing and now you have saved me from locking myself out if I'm ever in that kind, thank you! 2) The hairwashing?! Seems so obvious, but I never would have thought of it, I'll be copying for sure. That's also how I washed up on my last trip, but I wasted water and time double rinsing. 🙃 3) Love your van name, so fitting! Congrats on finding the name!💚

[@rodneystanden7342]

I was on a British train and needed the loo. Unknown to me the lock to the loo door was on the opposite wall. As I was standing and actually performing the whole sliding door began opening eventually revealing me to the whole carriage of passengers. Apparently this is so common an event the passengers were just waiting for the inevitable reveal. It is not your fault. ROD UK

[@zechariahgravette3343]

Happy belated valentines day and I like your hair it looks gorgeous also I love the cabinets you had

[@bonriver9420]

Love the name Sand Dollar for your van. I am definitely not a fan of bugs but please be careful with the Raid. You don't want to be inhaling that, especially in such a confined space.

[@ThePrincessnady1]

You don’t need to mansplain :)!

[@rickg8015]

You have a cool van.. Very homey inside.. Oh, don’t ever watch the movie, “Glorious”.. I’m glad you got out of that bathroom pretty quickly…

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

Cool find with the sand dollar! Glad you're having an adventurous trip in "Sandy!"

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Julia

[@jasonjones5213]

The first week out in anything new is interesting to say the least.Great video.

[@ikindred]

Looks like you're settling into van life pretty well. They should have had better instructions on the bathroom button!

[@tarfreyrio]

Love your van x

[@elenaglam01]

Hi! I really like the music choices in your videos!

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you! I spend hours and hours and hoursssss searching for the perfect song🥹❤️ it means a lot when someone notices!

[@sachadee.6104]

As a truck driver I've been in MANY public washrooms all over USA and Canada, I never ever came across that weird door/lock mechanism. Also, because I know, I would not try to wash my hair in the van-sink but go to a truck stop and take a shower there. It's about $8 to $12, towels included. You can easily find them on line; Flying J, Pilot, Loves, Petro, to name a few big chains. Don't be scared of them, it's perfectly fine and convenient. And because I always have to use public washrooms..... PLEASE LIFT THE SEAT when dumping your van-toilet in a public toilet. Thx.

[@mytranslucentreflections8995]

Nice! I'm glad to see you made it to Florida. You did some LONG days in the last video. My longest so far I think was 5 hrs. I have to plan a stop midday and leave time to check out where I want to stay.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Yes it’s tough driving 10+ hours at a time but honestly i hate stopping 😂

[@susankoupe2376]

The drain should be put together with plumbers petty under that drain so that it shouldn't lake silicone. Is the wrong application so when you get home you might want to change that

[@peggyhunton3513]

Oh. I hate, when that happens. It's happened to me before. I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one who does that.

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

Lol and I thought that I was the only person to get locked in a public bathroom. Too funny. Thanks for making me smile ❤

[@robertquinn1945]

I think we have all got locked out of some where lol 😂 glad you are ok 👍 ❤❤❤!!!

[@patriciabjorkland1144]

I just subscribed to your site. My first time on. I love your van and you are the cutest. I live in Florida and travel in a tiny Transit Connect. I envy All your space! 😊🚐

[@lucysjourney]

The throne of glass series is sooo good!!!

[@JuliaBrooke]

I know!! It’s so bitter sweet to be finishing it😭🤍

[@janicalashayyoga]

Love bugs are just a nuisance they don’t bite 😅 they were created here at USF to actually eat mosquitos but they ended up not doing that and just multiplying

[@ByHisRose]

Wowww!!

[@Mememe469]

I've got stuck in a bathroom before and I had to climb through a window 🤣🤣🤣

[@peggyhunton3513]

Awe. Poor baby

[@evazee772]

Thanks for sharing what happens out there. Mom to the rescue for bugs wash away. Stay safe

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you!!✨✨

[@richarddennis1453]

As many times that you change your clothes you always put a gorgeous outfit on..i love your beautifu wavy hair 😊

[@ThePrincessnady1]

Calm down x

[@lindacross3747]

Your videos are great but I wanted to commend you for your artistic eye for videoing and editing…. Outstanding!

[@MrIstvanc]

Regarding the broken ground wire, instead of soldering connections it is better to use crimping because soldered connections can fail. You can get all kinds of connectors which you crimp onto wires and cables.

[@ThePrincessnady1]

You don’t need to mansplain :)!

[@katekaos]

My van is named Sandy too 😊

[@muliadiadi1002]

First,, keep safe✌️❤️

[@seekingtruth8071]

Since you are in such a small space with a cat you should invest in a litter robot. ❤️ your van layout!

[@skeeterhennen9274]

I would love to build out my van like yours. I physicallty am not able. Had back surgery for the 4th time last november and I can't even find someone to hire.

[@smilingdog2219]

If the police knew about the red button, he's got that call before.

[@arnoldsee8474]

😂😂😂....don't feel bad I got locked in the boys toilet because the handle snapped off so I had no handle to open or close

[@blupoppy608]

could you tell me what the name of the piano piece music you are playing at time @ 8:22 in the video? its gorgeous..thank you

[@sonjadlong7554]

✨💖✨ It's a good day ✌️

[@JuliaBrooke]

Yes🌞 It’s a good day to have a good day!🙏🏼🌸✨

[@ncp3077]

Where can you park for sleep? Are there specific places?

[@johndemaagd2952]

We have alot in common.

[@asunachan9999]

カワイイ 😊♥️🇵🇭

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

Lol it's always something right 🐛 🪲 🐞 ❤ ;) be safe young lady 💕

[@abstrahujacod5130]

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@Nomad.Maker75]

plumbers putty for the sink

[@BigAirPete]

✌

[@susananderson9619]

I'm 64 and going to buy a used Toyota Sienna,next month ,to live in. I feel a lil sad, that a beautiful, young woman like you are living such a solo life. It's different for me since Ive already been there, done all that, ya know.

[@Haydensay98]

Hope your move went well and you’re enjoying life 💜

[@kelleyjerred8032]

I would of failed top 😊

[@keetahbrough]

i subscribed based on your first story alone, lol btw and then the kitty turd.. have you ever had your kitty pee on your head? Mine did, couple times.. so there's that. I've not had one leave a turd in my bed which brought to mind Amber Heard all of a sudden.. :o

[@JuliaBrooke]

Omg not amber heard😭💀 & no my cat has never peed on my head but that is definitely a new unlocked fear 😂

[@user-ll9zs4nc1t]

متابع من العراق السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته كل التوفيق أن شاء الله 🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍❤👍

[@robinrichmond6286]

I live in florida and they look nothing like love bugs. more like basic knats

[@teresaferrer4748]

Part 2,,,The turd....poor baby Maui,

[@blupoppy608]

i really hate bugs i would take my cat and go somewhere for 4 hours while doing a 'bug bomb' thing they sell in the states. No animals or humans can be in the area being bug bombed for 4 hours I believe the can said. Cant get them here in Canada. :(

[@john4886]

She is coping with van life, and learning how too manage problem's that come up! Sometimes you need help to get something fixed! Traveling and visiting new places is the best part of Van living!

[@susananderson9619]

No way will I water wash my hair in a van, I need a lot more water. So I will dry shampoo

[@carlaroy1763]

Is your cat old? If not maybe constipated..

[@chickadee317]

If it was my cat I'd be giving serious consideration as to why it happened. Cats are generally fastidious about toileting habits.

[@stevi6236]

Spray w/ windex instead of pesticide…… Also I see this one lady is security proofing the van because of possible break ins…… have you had those issues. Do you feel safe?

[@jamesfischer6809]

at least your were awake when you found the little 💩 could've been a 🐀.😼it happens to the best of us.

[@michaeljacobsen5282]

Were du you pee

[@ldn0224]

like me when I first got started you are wasting a lot money on stuff. Just a caution to all of new Nomads.

[@m.7093]

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