sleeping on the beach || my first days of solo female van life

[@jonmcfarland3832]

Glad to see you're back on the road without the stress of the van troubles!

[@AlyssaVanilla]

me too :)

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Enjoy your journey

[@phoebevanderhorst7760]

Bug screens.

[@kirinketsz75]

Not doing quartzsite this year? Also...if you like garlic, that helps keep the mosquitoes away.

[@Itsmecoolgurl]

Yooo you should get some screens for your van that way you can keep the back door open and let the windows down and not worry about bugs getting in! Love your van btw

[@shawangunk]

Metal coffee can put some leaves in it light it it will smolder make smoke outside, the mosquitoes will leave the area. 🦟🦟🦟🦟 Place the can about 10 feet from your van .

[@landy531]

You been working on the van and the van been working on you. looking better than ever 🌹👌

[@lavonnepruitt3905]

So peaceful! I use to love to fly kites with my daughter when she was younger.continue to enjoy van life and be safe! Your videos are a joy to watch!

[@BobLHedd]

Your new rig is gorgeous. I'm definitely over-thinking mine. Oh, and how is the sand in Texas so hard-packed? That's amazing!

[@i.d.p.6847]

My days of van camping for the three years, I loved being alone but also wanted some company, then when I had company I wanted to be alone. It's a tough feeling to overcome. I thought traveling would make me feel happy so when I went to San Antonio Texas to visit my master Tri. I went to this lake and sat there and watches the waters and think. I said to myself " this place is just lake any other place in Colorado. Same people same water same trees same clouds and sky. It's all the same. Then I told myself, if you want to be happy change your state of mind you don't need to change the state to be happy start with your state of mind first. My days of van life everyone thought my life was so exciting, I mean I had fun camping in the forest don't get me wrong. I lived in the forest for 6 months and met a lot of good people and hang out with some nice people. I guess I wasn't disciplined enough to the way I wanted to live. But sometimes people don't understand the true feelings we go through being alone and trying to find a place to sleep and stay for the day and night. It's a good tough life. Stay safe Alyssa vanilla and all you vanlifers. Much love to all. May we all reach enlightenment.

[@elizzbethjiminez4817]

Yum, i like cornbeef hash. 😊

[@grantbender500]

Yay Alyssa!

[@Ash-oh6nh]

You’re so well spoken! How’d you become this way?

[@itscarmine]

Wow that’s so random lol, I’m in Corpus!

[@carlaroy1763]

Is there a back story hear why she started this adventure? How was her home life?I’m just curious?

[@jamesortiz1]

get your self a thermacell and put it on top of your van or near your van or where ever you maybe it will help

[@SadFloweGarden]

Burn incense to get the mosquitoes out. Im right over the bridge! Hope you enjoy the area and holler if you need anything 😊

[@desidh]

The progress and growth we’ve seen from living in your car to living in the van you made your own! So proud of you! You’re amazing!

[@jonmcfarland3832]

You need the over the door screens so you can have your window down without skeeters comin in!

[@Madeupmindset17]

You are truly an inspiration to me, help me realize there is much more to life than staying comfortable. So many people, places and things we never get to see. You inspired me to want more , to see more, and travel the world. Gets me every vlog, makes me have deep gratitude for everything God bless you

[@Sacred_Heart333]

Namasté✨😇✨May you always be Divinely guided and protected + abundantly Blessed. ✨🙏🏾✨

[@VoicesCarry1111]

Hi Alyssa! Why don’t you get some of those mosquito window coverings for your home.

[@raineldahertavircava3704]

I love the way you film and do the storytelling. Wishing you the best on starting the journey again!❤️

[@JILOA]

What's that heater gadget that screws on to your bottle? Is that a propane bottle?

[@AlyssaVanilla]

it’s a heater! it’s explained in my last video

[@kierstynsaoirse]

wow a beach that you can drive onto and just sleep there?! what a dream, it looks so beautiful! I have a feeling that your current vehicle is going to be super reliable :)

[@MariposaWanderer]

I think it's Padre Island

[@YouMatterAndYouAreLoved]

10:15 beautiful shot! Another wonderful video. 11:33 the lights in your van are so pretty. Warm and soft. I LOVE the way you ended this video! 12:30 A simple sentence: "It feels so good." And then you simply turn out the lights and that's it. Thumbs up!

[@roundtwo3321]

Those people congregating around your van wanted to see who the new person was. Nosey Neighbors. I hope they were friendly to you when you opened your door.

[@thesurvivalist.]

Smoke and rain will run the demons off

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Alyssa I am so Happy to see you out doing what you love When you get time You might want to try a small country town just out side of FtWorth called Gran Bury Texas and Glen Rose both Texas Towns are really Sweet And have Beach access and you can camp they also do have Facilities (I Graduated from their in 1994)

[@mansoor3159]

Thank God you are always there for us Alyssa!Not sure what we would do without your vlogs💖💖🥺🥺

[@AlyssaVanilla]

aww so sweet mansoor what would i do if you were not always here for ME

[@mansoor3159]

@@AlyssaVanilla I'll gonna kill my self🥺🥺🥺

[@rockgsxr]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 jeez you could get a life

[@reyzapata9375]

Maybe you should instead a: MaxxAir MaxxFan Deluxe RV Roof Vent Model 7500K (Smoke, With Remote)… this would be perfect for your van.?. So you could cook inside with the fan on and keep the vampires out.!. Ok.😇👍

[@reyzapata9375]

Oops, Forgot to say Hello. Alyssa. Google it. It’s black and it would look nice. It comes with a remote too.!.🥰

[@juanvelez7070]

What time is high tide?

[@ras9875]

Be careful of the tide. I remember seeing cars in the surf at Dayton way back in the day.

[@asifyoucare]

I guess the mosquitoes are your friends??

[@winterisblu]

Your build is so freaking amazing! I'm so glad to see you back in action!

[@AlyssaVanilla]

thank you friend （╹◡╹）♡

[@mklrodzpad4629]

Like to chill background music today

[@michelesmith1951]

You should try corn beef hash with scramble eggs or fry egg

[@AlyssaVanilla]

I wanted to but I forgot to buy eggs 😭

[@michelesmith1951]

@AlyssaVanilla oh no, don't forget next time... so good. Have a wonderful great day

[@rc6888]

That hash out of the can is nasty… I buy a can of Hormel corned beef n cook it with potatoes

[@chillymack2321]

When I seen that bill miller's sign I knew u was still in texas

[@AlyssaVanilla]

LOL right that’s such a dead giveaway

[@chillymack2321]

@@AlyssaVanilla 😅🤣

[@Fr33ToB3M3]

If you don’t get a cart you want buy to much lol I need to start not getting one lol I wish I could go to the beach I am in a cold city but I have to get my kids settled then I can travel that day coming so I am at peace with it

[@gloriagraham1175]

Love your new home.

[@AlyssaVanilla]

thank you, me too :)

[@ras9875]

Some people are just geared differently than others. You is what you is. Don't fight it.

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

I am really sorry but when I saw that water 💧 bottle and I am battling with my mental health issues you made me feel a bit better about it at your expense sorry you even made me smile and we have just as many mosquitoes as you too please stay safe and healthy and take care of yourself please prayers and blessings to you and your family love ❤️ your number one Aussie family friend and supporter John ❤❤❤and if I don’t see you before merry Christmas to you and your family ❤❤❤

[@AlyssaVanilla]

hello my aussie friend John :) hope all is well for you this season! i’m glad you’re here!!

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

@@AlyssaVanilla you have just made my morning so much better with your return message thank you so much for taking the time to write back means a lot to me hope you are staying safe and healthy and happy 💜💜💜

[@Malvo6820]

That looks so beautiful and relaxing.

[@AlyssaVanilla]

it truly was, and was much needed!

[@tammysmith5400]

It looks so pretty there. I’m sure you had a fabulous night’s sleep with the ocean at your back door. Stay safe and continued Happy Travels!

[@sicem328]

Good to see you back on the road again in your new ride. As always stay safe.

[@Mike_Davidson]

They know you have to sleep eventually. 🤣🤣🦟🦟🦟🦟👀

[@conniec7650]

The blood sucking fiends anyway! 🦟

[@kevinjohnson4418]

There are only a few places I love in Texas and Portland is number 6 ❤

[@Mystique_Queen]

Happy to see you enjoying Van life again. Can't wait until I'm able to do the same❤

[@BigNoe-u7u]

Mosquito epicenter 😂😂 you look terrified

[@micro-uhgresh-uhnn]

4:04 I absolutely loved this. ❤HEY GURL!!!! She’s looking like she’s trying to recognize you. Love it. You’re hilarious. 😂

[@shawangunk]

WOW!!!!!! ❤

[@stevenetram]

hush now dont you cry...................................................................................................silent lucidity what a great song from a great band

[@kristinebrousseau8626]

Hello Alyssa 👋, i had just found u this morning, on your "viral, water guy" video. Cont. To watch your july 4th Mateo vid, ur van died, NOW ive landed on this, "YOU HAVE MY NEW VAN,! i just got, A ROOKIE NOMAD, just doing my no biuld build. I, AS A WILD women am starting my adventure @ 60. Skeert, but fully engaged in this last chapter of lifes journey. I look forward to, the peace, serenity & healing that i KNOW is the best medicine for my situation. Maybe someday youll see my story. THANK U FOR ur share of anxiety, As i totally agree, exposure therapy WORKS! AS with any self discipline, we imo, are here on this 🌎, to learn just that, "know thyself " its a core virtue definitely necessary to survival. Sorry for the long winded comment, but expression & inspiration i felt i needed to share. See you on the adventure trail called "LIFE" SAFE JOURNEY 💫🕉️✌️👋

[@LifeSoulsandLove]

Out of ANYWHERE people can literally hang out, they'll do it right in front of you!!! I swear, humans can be so annoying! And you cannot interact with them because that is welcoming them to literally keep visiting that particular spot WITH THEIR DOG! I was out as well, and slept on the edge of a giant field and BAM, a pair of humans parked literally RIGHT NEXT TO ME! Because obviously there isn't enough space to park in the 2 to 4 football size empty field, you gotta be kidding me! They are EVERYWHERE! They have no boundaries, they have no sense of danger, they are like pigeons! Sometimes at parks I'll sit in a corner or anywhere by myself and they literally have to walk within 3 feet in front of you! Literally when someone is out picnicking, you can feel an aura around their spot and you know not to get to close, like a magnetic boundary, and plus, why would you want to interrupt someone's inner circle, like seriously, am I missing something? Or when I'm walking towards the edge of a park and there is someone walking towards my direction so I choose to walk at an angle so we don't bump and they start walking towards me, WTF, I'll change and they'll change towards me again! Why?!!??! As if these humans lack self awareness and act purely on instinct! I cannot believe humanity!

[@Ladiofthewoods]

Nice to see you back on the road again! Very glad, even in annoyance, you opened yourself up to meeting some nice people. Much ❤

[@rickcooper156]

I'm so happy for you Through all the ups and downs, you're doing it, and that's more than I can say for most people. Stay safe and be Blessed

[@airborne392hemid8]

I watched your KZbin video and would like to help in a small way. For the Mosquitoes, I can send you 2 car door window nets so you can roll down your windows. Do you have a PO box to send stuff too.

[@juliehoot3916]

Time for screens! 😰 Great Christmas present for your family to get you! 🎁 So sorry you have seasonal depression.

[@stevenetram]

Today I identify as a 12 oz bottle of water

[@emilyjea]

Hi Alyssa can you remind me what you said you use to edit? Was it iMovie? Thanks!

[@BluuJourney]

Awwww wow, I was just in southern TX for the Space X launch. It's crazy how you ran into mosquitoes because I had no issues with them while down there on South Padre Island, weird. Had to book it back to Chi-city for Con Alt Del this Fri. I really hated leaving that warm Texas weather too but I wasn't gonna to let my hotel room and Anime Con ticket go to waste. P.S. You've really gotten good with vlogging, I haven't seen you drop your phone in a long time. lol Here's to possibly seeing you on the road one day! Have fun and safe travels. #artisbluu

[@gangstalkingsimulation1319]

LUCKY BOTTLE OF WATER🤣😍😘

[@nan----]

The Michigan bird is the Robin !!😊❤

[@sparrowmon]

Silent Lucidity! Great song by Queensryche

[@almaandrews8042]

I’m a born, raised in Corpus Christi Tx ; weekends spent on Padre Island. It’s now a tourist spot. Anyway, No Beach around Portland etc is familiar to me. Alyssa I follow you bc of your genuine personality. I met you b4 Stevie Ray van 🚐 died. I met you through Winterisblu ( Mateo/Lars). Love your van. Yes, we had big, bad mosquitoes 🦟 there😁

[@pageroo9644]

"I like being on the floor" yeah, J LO does to! 😂

[@harrypottah8889]

Here before 10k views an hour into the drop 🤘🏾 yayyyy

[@karlsauerwein5862]

You are real, there is nothing fake about you at all..that is why I love your videos!

[@thefragranceapothecary7281]

You need bug screens for your windows. And a carbon monoxide detector.

[@joannaazar7396]

Yayy! Beautiful ❤

[@NilDreams]

Finally!!! Girl I’ve been waiting for your next video! ❤

[@AlyssaVanilla]

we are so back 😎

[@Toltecgrl]

I was laughing when you woddling at first I was like why is she doing that? Until I saw the water 😂 I know I’ve told you this before but I really love that van, it looks so sporty and doesn’t even look like a van or utility car. It’s so sleek and cool looking. California has tons of mosquitos too. This last summer was off the hook and I couldn’t be outside for even 5 minutes. The neighbors kids all couldn’t go outside to play. It was awful!

[@dushandesilva2595]

I glade you are back doing what you love. Take care🎉

[@AlyssaVanilla]

it’s been a hot minute but me too!

[@katiieproctor]

the new van is so cute and cosy alyssa i love it so much!!! hope you’re doing well

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

I remember my college days early in employment little money them Vienna sausages, canned tuna, canned corn beef hash and crackers saved me from starving glad you're back traveling yes the holidays are a pain with traffic definitely be glad when all the fuss is over stay safe 😊

[@conniec7650]

Love the Silent Lucidity intro music! Such a pretty song! If you get SAD, they do make compact light bars or screens to help you get sunshine like light exposure to combat it! Winter is not my fav! Looking forward to spring and suuuummer! If you head into some sunshine, you may well feel better in your travels! Maybe traveling in a caravan of friends would help with the loneliness. It’s nice to have alone time, but being around people can be just as nice at times!

[@PoncePappas-zo1ot]

Cuddle

[@PoncePappas-zo1ot]

Ill roll

[@EnlightenedOne432]

If you need a travel buddy, I'm game.

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

Congratulations, Great Job! I love the new van! I'm also currently in an Astro Van, and your new van is exactly what I want! Small and perfect! 🤙 Glad to see you back at it!

[@terrigorman9644]

Was I hearing crickets on the beach?

[@bnnyrabbit]

Hi alyssa can you please link the portable light at 11:53 ? :)

[@AlyssaVanilla]

gee i wish i could but they were supposed to be the sponsor of this video and didn’t give me permission to post the links!!! (@temu)

[@philonline247]

🎉I love it!!! Good weather so far

[@Mimichellee]

Very beautiful ❤

[@wrdarling43]

Love the mellow music & your lovely soft “voice overs”. Love the interior of the new van too. Any name ideas yet for it? As always Alyssa- stay safe, have fun, and just keep being you! Mr.D 😎🦋

[@roxiewatters1161]

“Hey Girl!” 😂🦌 I love it!! If you put peppermint oil in a spray bottle with water, it’s a mosquito/bug repellent and smells great this time of year ❄️🎄

[@Hylan_]

Your videos help me to live to see another day I appreciate you and your videos

[@nehasingh-rh4gn]

Buy mosquito screens and mosquito repellent cream as well. It’s lovely to you back travelling in Van.❤

[@crashlikewaves]

Your van looks so cozy!!

[@Mimichellee]

❤

[@lastpme]

Your camping spot was beautiful…another great video 👍🏿

[@jspizzle09]

Very peaceful content 🔥❤️

[@AlyssaVanilla]

thank you :)

[@SpaceCadete101]

seasonal depression can be seasonal gift - go with it and enjoy feeling snug and hibernating, it's what the season is for. You are a child of nature and that is right.

[@JILOA]

I was camping in Manoa valley on Oahu and used Kings mosquito coils around my tent. Worked really well when sitting outside. For the inside you can buy mosquito netting to drape over your open doors and windows.

[@SavinginIndy]

You need some window screens

[@skintonescents5581]

You are so right about the mosquitos.... Get out of there. They spare no mercy.

[@lisacochran3164]

Yes!! Silent Lucidity!! Queensryche !! oGreat band! Awesome use of reflection music :p

[@CrustyClad]

Hey Alyssa Just stumbled across your channel. I’m in CC and know all those locations well. Safe travels 👍😎

[@rockdisappeared9203]

Awww haha you only badly need screens for your windows!! Cooking anything on!! They’re basically $12 on Amazon!! 🎉

[@uanditopia2239]

That's one of the cutest things I've ever heard ...spying deer. "Hi Guys! It's me...Alyssa Vanilla." Hearing t-h-a-t, who could not subscribe?! So, yeah, Hi, it's me, saying...Not I. (Smile)

[@SpiritualArtistMic]

Spiritual journey or spiritual awakening I think she's on a spiritual journey because spiritual Awakening is much different📿 🙏❤️🌿🌎

[@tanyawilson6325]

Hi want you get a screen made for your windows when you have to cook... Just a thought.... Bless and safe travels...🙏❤️🥰💕

[@glass1258]

Marry me 😍

[@aprilapril5462]

Girl I can’t stand mosquitoes either!! I felt your pain