Returning to Van Life in Washington

Beginning solo female van life on the other side of the usa from my family and facing the many challenges that comes with it. In today's video I overcome mental blocks with a productive reset routine, cleaning my van, painting, and creating new healthy habits. We also have a very raw and real talk about van life🌱
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[@marcellaorourke8997]

Thanks for being honest about vanlife. Especially as a female traveling solo. Your content is interesting, funny, sometimes sad, heartwarming, and I love it all. And Maui is my fav!

[@Ann-cx3dd]

P.S. Be safe on your travels by yourself.......if you ever feel unsafe again & someone is looking in to your van, possibly consider quietly moving to the front seat, starting up your van & preparing to drive off. I know you might lose that spot that way, but it'd be safe, esp if you are in a campsite & there are no other ppl any where near you. People that choose to look in to your windows could be the "wrong kind of people"........ stay safe & stay alert.

[@Stevedavidoff]

I do love your content. You have to realize that you’re coming off an extreme high being with your family lots and lots of stimulation. And now you are all alone again. Think about what your endgame is in all of this. Do you have goals? I know that you wanted to state some goals, but you need an endgame. Where is this going in six months in one year and five years. You are young, you’re energetics, Creative. think about it.❤

[@fredricjulien8738]

Hi Julia. I welcome you and Maui back to van life and the challenges that come with it. 🤩 Good job with the reset and cleaning up the van. 💙 I think your watercolor paintings are cool. I hope you continue to create new paintings in the future. 🖌🎨 I could sense your anxiety when the unexpected company came to your campsite and were being rude by not respecting your boundaries. Glad they left you alone. I'd like to leave you with an uplifting and positive saying like Madilynn's oyster comment, and I chose this for you. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts." Safe travels and be strong. ✨🤍 😻

[@JuliaBrooke]

Ooo I love this quote, thank you Fredric🙏🏼🚐

[@alisoncarey9546]

I'm 44 literally double your age and I can honestly say I would have never had the courage to do what you have done at your age. You go girl. Keep doing you. Sending so much love and positive thoughts

[@robinw285]

Although I have a high-end studio after traveling and spending time with family, it takes me almost a week to unwind and get everything unpacked and re-acclimate to my place, too. So glad you got to spend time with family, that's important! You will love your van again and your lifestyle, it's just emotional in the transition back. ❤

[@michellearmstrong827]

We love watching you so no matter van life or not I would watch your videos! ❤

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you, I appreciate that🥹🌷❤️

[@reahamorrondael6006]

This is why I love your content. You're so real. I admire how you deal with problems, like how you try to get back from your van life routine. I just know it's hard, but you stay optimistic. I came here for the van life adventure and experiences, but I also learned life lessons. Thank you for sharing your inspiring life.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you! I find it important to show the lows that come along with the highs❤️

[@markymarkcutler7962]

Hi Julia, i feel you are too modest with your artwork. You are truly talented 😊. Your down to earth and honest approach to your videos is very refreshing ❤

[@grannyanniesfarm4972]

I love that power station! I will have to check it out. I just got a 1000w eco flow that has made life a lot easier but I would still like a smaller one that is easier to carry around my property. Flush toilets.... Keep this in mind... when you flush a regular home, flush toilet, a very fine microscopic spray sprays out 6 feet or more, covering everything in its path. Yes, from out of the toilet bowl. That's gross! Composting toilets and your kind of toilet doesn't do that. Yours is MUCH more sanitary.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Wow, I had no idea! Now I feel better about my little toilet🙆‍♀️🙏🏼

[@rbnhood39]

Maui was there for your rescue. He is one cool kitty.

[@mommygarcia9137]

Girl ! Take a break from Van life & chill with your family ! Once you decide to come back your subscribers will be waiting for you !

[@lukekao8136]

Love your enenovatech commercial, Julia. Thanks for the explanation.

[@RonnyWesterlund]

I love your videos and can't wait for the next. Hugs Ron Sweden

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

I love the raw emotion that comes from you when you share your feelings and emotions and your thoughts about your van life and I love your honesty and love that you share your emotions and feelings with us when you don’t have to please stay strong and healthy and I am sending you positive prayers and thoughts for you and your beautiful cat 🐈 and your family love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤

[@Stevedavidoff]

I love your content. Get a long pole it is easy to store in the van and a squeegee and you will be able to do your windows or get a little stepstool. It looks like you had a beautiful time with your wonderful family.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Oh good idea! Thank you🙏🏼🙆‍♀️

[@tufailahamad6473]

Exploring Van Life: A Journey of Adventure, Exploration, and Fun!

[@brianlowther5929]

nice to see you back in the van Julia,so pleased you have getting all sorted out.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thanks Brian!🙏🏼

[@Ann-cx3dd]

Hi, Julia.... I hope that with time it will feel a bit more comfortable to be back in your van. It may just take that.....some time.... you were with your friend for quite some time & then with family. So, your mind & heart is having to get used to the quiet & alone time. Maybe see if another van life friend would like to meet up with you or look for some van life "meet ups" in any of the areas you might be visiting! :).

[@Mememe469]

AGHHH I NEARLY MISSED IT anyway love your vids Julia have a good day/ night!

[@jackchevanty]

who would have thought that the outlet worked for the curling iron as well as charging laptops and phones. That Enernova solar unit may even work too if you plug your curling iron into it! Imagine the possibilities! Mind officially BOGGLED!

[@JosieJOK]

I have the utmost respect for how you’re living your life and facing up to challenges! You’ve learned some life lessons that it took some of the rest of us (like me!) twice as many years to learn! Continued safe travels!

[@robinw285]

Love this video, good job on organizing and cleaning. Love the water color journal what a cool idea!

[@gerredstallings465]

Its hard to be away from family i have the same feeling and don't want to leave been living in Oregon for almost 21 years now i know the feeling when it comes to missing family good to see u back

[@Hope_Yang]

Sending you a big hug, Julia! ❤️🤗 Stay cool and hydrated in the hot weather! ❄️💧🌬️

[@canadianwarrior8535]

Humans are social creatures, hence cities exist. You find a community, or even going to a gym, shopping, what ever for the needed human contact. I know I start talking to my dishes in 7 days without human contact, LOL.

[@mistywallace820]

Very nice watercolor painting ❤

[@dsmj7389]

You're young, and you've got lots of time to decide what lifestyles make you the happiest. Hopefully you continue to find van-life fun and interesting for a while longer, but you're always going to have other options to try out.

[@vincemartz]

😀Have a great day!

[@gryffyleelee]

Thank you for showing us the good and bad of van life!

[@larrywilliams4946]

Great that You have your cat for company and to care for .. 👧🐈😄🎶🎉 Always like your Sweet Videos .. Bye for now 👍

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you for sharing

[@jasonjones5213]

Great video, You gave people a lot to think about in like 16 minutes.

[@katekaos]

Amazing video and thanks for being so honest about van life. I’ve only done it in towns I am familiar with and even then it’s not easy. I can’t imagine being out on BLM and the unknown. It is stressing as a single girl for sure!! Decision fatigue is real! And you’re so talented as a water color painter. Wow!!! 🤩

[@JuliaBrooke]

Yes it can be rough and I want to be really transparent about the highs and lows! Tysm for watching🥹❤️

[@katekaos]

@@JuliaBrooke the people on KZbin that always glamorize it can be annoying. Van life is not for everyone and sometimes just for a short time. It definitely teaches great lessons though and problem solving!

[@MrStingraybernard]

That cat loves you

[@kovie9162]

When I did my several month's long cross-country adventure by myself many years ago I mostly camped and stayed in cheap Motel 6-level motels, and occasionally stayed with friends and family along the way. And every time I slept on a real bed and had a real shower and all the rest, it was hard going back to camping. I mean actual camping, in a tent, as my car's just too small to sleep in unless it's an emergency situation. Finding a location and then a spot, setting up, cooking dinner, cleaning up, trying to fall asleep when I feel all grimy and sweaty, then making breakfast in the morning, breaking camp, putting it all back in my car. It wasn't always easy and sometimes I just wanted to quit because living on the road can be a pain and a hassle and there are times you just want to pack it all in and quit. But I saw it through, as you will, and am happy that I did. It's a cliche but it's the hard times that make you appreciate the good times. Hang in there Julia. You're made of stronger stuff.

[@juliaalison13]

I’m from Va and I’m about to buy a van! This video is so inspiring to me 🫶

[@ruebennomura9143]

Welcome back on van life I hope you have a fun trip with your family

[@JuliaBrooke]

I did thank you!!🥹🙏🏼🌷

[@bituingmarikit]

Love this!!!❤ The wisdom at the end- needed it😌 Also, sending hugssss!!!🤗

[@simplybeingme]

You look great in glasses ❤

[@Clare_ee]

i love your videos so much. you're literally so underrated and inspiring. i look forward every weekend for you to post. here are some video idea inspo if you ever run out: - day in a life ( ik you've already done these but we love them) -Q & A!!!! WE HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS - cleaning day in van - travel vlog shopping day - work day - van tour ( updated) - wash day - productive day in a life these are only inspo. not telling you what to do 😘😘

[@JuliaBrooke]

Oooo I love these ideas TYSM!🙆‍♀️❤️

[@Clare_ee]

@@JuliaBrooke OMG! YOU REPLYED 😇🥰

[@archiearchiball3392]

some times i think your cat actually understands you😅😍🥰

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

You had your side kick/friend for a while & then your family so it probably is a bit lonely maybe you can hook up with her again soon as it seems like you 2 know how to give each other some space as well. I always water colored as a kid yours are good :). Stay safe young lady 🙏 & yeah who comes & looks inside someone's van on a camp ground unless they were lost or given the wrong number??🙃

[@sheila7647]

julia eres un ejemplo ❤

[@aaronriedel5372]

Good video!

[@vanlifeuncensored]

🙄 😒 💯 if you have the time to complain about the blessing you currently have than you need to sit down and think about what you really want outta life most people take half if not most of they're life's to figure out that vanlife is the best thing for people to do 💯🙃💯🙃

[@Ann-cx3dd]

Be quite, rude person.....

[@josephmiller7272]

I enjoy the views from all the places you stay at. Best wishes to you and Maui. Stay safe on the road and remember. Pepper spray is good, but tasers are better😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ThePrincessnady1]

You don’t need to mansplain how to stay safe ;)

[@josephmiller7272]

Well, that's perfectly fine. I didn't " Mansplain" anything. I'm assuming you're one of her close friends who feels the need to speak for her. So you can let her know that I won't be "Mansplaining" anything else due to the fact that your ignorance made me unsubscribe from her channel. Have a nice day.

[@ThePrincessnady1]

@@josephmiller7272 sorry I was a bitch, Joseph. I was having a bad day

[@JavierVermaas]

I think you should tint the back windows of the van Ceramic LIMO TINT, I think that's as dark as you can go...that way people won't be able to look into the van and it will help with the heat!

[@JuliaBrooke]

Good idea, I'll look into it thanks!!🙏🏼

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome epik beautiful video

[@MannyWC]

What watercolor set do you use? I had just the opposite effect of vanlife (umm i guess it was really just location stress) recently as I had been in Denver (with 2 cats in a van)- it was sooo stressful with the heat, not being able to let the kitties out, etc! Now we are back in the mountains, free range on the CO river…Yes decision fatigue is REAL! I hope you get back into the swing of things soon ❤

[@carlapogson7024]

First be happy you’re not paying 8.00 a gallon for gas, just had to say it. I use to get antsy and not happy after coming home from a vacation with family. It takes a couple of days to get nestled into life again.

[@justmytraining4190]

your watercolor book is impossible pretty. Best wishes from Kyiv, UKRAINE

[@quahog5518]

Beautiful art!

[@JuliaBrooke]

thank you!!🎨🙆‍♀

[@lukekao8136]

And don't forget, you miss the "elevator" at your house, I'm still shocked. :P

[@JuliaBrooke]

Haha, that wasn't my house it was just a vacation rental🌊

[@ShamimJahuri]

Don't cry my sister,I am always with you.shamim zahuri from bangladesh🧜‍♀️🧚‍♀️💥🎎🤝

[@blupoppy608]

big hugsss...maybe take a break from van life for a bit...It's all about what makes YOU happy and feeling safe and content in life :) ps. you're really a good artist, love the artwork...keep it up:)

[@Flower-rv4dw]

Love ur videos! ✨ What kind of work do u do? So interested in how to do full time van-life but wondering about income source. 🙂

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

I dont think i could ever do van life like you do well not by my self anyways i dont think i can last a minute with out my two daughters ill absolutely lose it completely so i just stick to camping here and there only for my kids sake 😊

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

I hate seeing you upset Julia, but at the same time, it's good that you're being honest and being real. After all, it's not always fun or easy, and we're here to follow along for the ups and downs, good or bad. Stay alert and be safe out there. Great video as always.

[@terrygreg1988]

2 👍👍 up beautiful stay safe out there 🤞💕🥾🇺🇸🍼🐈😺🐈😺🐈😺🐶🐕🦴🍗

[@glenvehmeier9417]

How's your vacation going

[@grannyanniesfarm4972]

Is the link to that power station in your description? I couldn't find it.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Yes it is in the description but I'll link it here as well! Use 5% off code 'ENERNOVA08' at checkout for ETA: amzn.to/3Ct1rzL and code 'ENERNOVASG' for ETA and sloar panel kit: amzn.to/3Q3hOec

[@grannyanniesfarm4972]

@@JuliaBrooke aw, I see now. The MORE button in the description didn't come up last night. Thanks

[@zion_ream]

I really want to live in a van when I'm older but I'm always thinking how will I make money any advice?

[@JuliaBrooke]

You can look on indeed for remote work! Other jobs include data entry, pet/house sitting, pet walking and seasonal work such as working at ski resorts, tree planting or at national parks!🙏🏼✨🌷

[@corrieabels2986]

😂😂😂😂

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Download maps.

[@Justashley802]

Why don’t you trade your van in for an RV? They have working toilets and showers, yeah they cost more but that’s obvious but I think worth it

[@JuliaBrooke]

An RV would not make it down the dirt roads I drive on, nor does it fit in a normal parking space🥲

[@alfonsoperez8019]

Bonita!!!!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂😍😍😍😍😍🌹🌹 Si yo estuviera a tu lado Tu vida sería más divertida🙂🙂😉😍🌹

[@MannyWC]

Ugh yes to camping etiquette! Pleeaaassseee! Pick up your dog crap! For one thing!

[@iamfree3260]

Who picks up foxes poo?lol

[@MannyWC]

@@iamfree3260 have you ever seen or smelled a fox poo? Or any other animal that isn’t domesticated… Our campsite has dog @#^%@ everywhere we turn, and we are out on BLM. It stinks like dog @*#$^#$ It is polite to ‘leave no fn trace’ for the next camper. At least bury it like human waste, but you probably don’t think that is necessary either… lol and you probably do not camp:())

[@muhammadabdullah5045]

😘💌 love putih hai aku mau ikut sama bos idolaku Julia manis banget yang baik hatimu sehat selalu salam dari kota Palembang sukses selalu 🤗💌

[@silaslutjohann1530]

Julia can I ask you a pee question?