We STOPPED chasing the American Dream/We hit RESET on life

We just want to talk about some reasons we are dabbling into the Van Camping area and choosing to enjoy life to the fullest and create awesome memories in a way that we see fit for us!

[@superpossum78]

Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Your kids will learn so much more travelling on a budget than the public schools. 👍

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes thank you I definitely agree

[@Locd4life707]

I'm happier without all of the money I was making & I'm less stressed. I was working 12 hour shifts 6 or 7 days a week. One day I was like this is not the life for me! I studied van life for 4 year's before I began living in my van. I have everything I need in my van. I got tired of over working & still struggling to make ends meet. Now I have time to do whatever I want. I'm no longer in shackles to an employer who doesn't valie me or my time.

[@ShelbyVanGone]

This is the one!

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes that’s so inspiring,that gotta feel good!

[@Locd4life707]

@@vanmilyoffour Yes, my family thought fI was joking. I traded my nice convertible Mustang, which was recently restored with a recently rebuilt engine. I traded it for my G20 van, three years before moving into it. I slowly bought items for van life with overtime money. Then I made the leap into vanlife on May 3, 2022. My GMC has been good to me only brakes and a distributor cap and tune up thus far. It's very reliable. My son lived in my van for several months prior to me moving in so I had to kick him out of it. He has the nerve to call and say. Mom, I miss your van. Mind you it's like ok, so what about hello mom! LOL He loved living in my van and playing video games with 3 or 4 friends at a time. 2.5 years and I haven't used that tv yet. I'm more into reading and of course KZbin videos. I tell you I have never been happier!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vanmilyoffour]

Oh my so inspiring

[@comicalhomestead]

I don't know who coined this phrase, but it is so very true. Work to live. Don't live to work.

[@vanmilyoffour]

Absolutely right!

[@davidcraig4112]

I must respectfully disagree with one thing you said sir. You said that this video isn’t for everyone, but I believe, ( and I’m just an old country boy from the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon), but I believe that your message is one that should be heard by everyone. Especially those who don’t agree with alternative life choices. P. S. Good Job….

[@vanmilyoffour]

Well that is another way to look at it Thanks a lot!

[@TimCarter-x4p]

friends, from the outside looking in. my prayers and offerings are, stay strong in your faith.

[@vanmilyoffour]

Amen that’s the main thing Faith thank you!

[@JoyandLight365]

Bravo! Thank you both!

[@vanmilyoffour]

Thank you as well,much love

[@DragonflyW]

Well said!!! I live in a small studio apartment, retired & looking at the same view. I have camped my since birth with my parents, my children & really love fishing, cooking outdoors & sleeping under the stars. Planning a van build & getting on the road asap!! All the best to you & your family & others on this journey. Hope to see you out there!!!💖🥰

[@vanmilyoffour]

Thank you for watching Blessings to you on your journey Keep the faith

[@ShelbyVanGone]

I use to travel in my van but after the economy change and then surviving a flood back in September I’m now FT in my van and love it! I’m glad your channel showed up on my feed! You are on the right track 🎉 The American dream is a nightmare. I love the energy! New subbie!

[@vanmilyoffour]

@@ShelbyVanGone Welcome to the Vanmily!!! Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@Baknglu]

It's good to see someone say something true.

[@vanmilyoffour]

No doubt

[@Livingfre]

Tomorrow is not promised you better do it now

[@vanmilyoffour]

Exactly right!

[@BriggitteBuchanan]

Hello, and thank you for making such a thought provoking video. All I can say is we are living in some strange times. Everyone's American dream is not the same. I wish you the best of luck on discovering your verse of the American dream.

[@vanmilyoffour]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving kind remarks

[@eudoralondon3218]

Good word 🙌🏾

[@vanmilyoffour]

Thank you

[@deanvoss7098]

I bought a tiny 500 sq ft two bedroom house built in the 1940s and everybody including the realtor told me you won't get any money for it when you sell it and I told them all I didn't buy it to sell it😂

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes now that’s what I’m talking about

[@thenowherevan7338]

I have been living in my van for a couple of years now. Got priced out of the rental market quite a while ago. Fuel, food, and van repairs take most if not all of my paycheck, but paying rent is not possible for me in this economy.

[@vanmilyoffour]

I definitely understand where you’re coming from everything is outrageous

[@EmperorLA9]

This entire video was felt! I thought i wanted the 9 bedroom 7 bath home! I decided this ISNT WHAT I NEED. Im ready for homesteading, and nature while traveling.

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes we’ll be turning to homesteading in a couple years as well Thank you!

[@sandrawithoutborders5631]

I wish I had defined my own happiness earlier in life. Van life is definitely one of those things I see in my near future, starting on a part-time basis because of being a family member’s caregiver.

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes i understand we’re starting out part time as well,be Blessed

[@Houselessnothomeless-p1o]

You make the money don't let the money make you❤❤❤❤

[@vanmilyoffour]

Absolutely

[@blackbrry02]

😢

[@TopazFarmerTravels]

Welcome to Nomad Life 🥰

[@SarahQMalone]

Good questions! And good philosophy! 😊👍🏼

[@kimberlym.3643]

Another great video!

[@vanmilyoffour]

Thank you as always!!❤️❤️

[@hotheadedjoelhaha]

Great thoughts!

[@vanmilyoffour]

Thank you

[@FrancusSlauson]

Retirement…bro every business (over 15 ) I worked for ,ran by crazy old white dude ,who never can retire ….and this guys are literally crazy .. I wish you patience and good luck ,educate your kids ,go hard and it will pay off one day .

[@AngelaNoMaddaWhat]

❣️🙏🏾❣️

[@vanmilyoffour]

❤️

[@cat58732]

Once upon a time, I use to look down on folks who lived a certain way. I thank God for Jesus that He changed my perspective. Today I live in a shed, poop in a outhouse and grow my food. I have no worries or debt and now I'm truly free ❤...

[@vanmilyoffour]

Wow that’s awesome Jesus is the way!

[@cyndeeh]

Excellent! That's the dream life!

[@dnrvoeg4289]

Which country?

[@cat58732]

@@dnrvoeg4289 She holds her hand up high day and night. She promises a good life and liberty to all who " Dream" about her. Yet, none of it will ever manifest because no one understands, she holds no real power...God Bless❤️

[@micheledelnigro9259]

It's sad and exciting to do this lifestyle. Just always budget food meals n snacks, and gas stops can be an empty wallet if you're peckish. Think ahead 🤔 even on cold nights to make free ice packs, empty bottles fill with bathroom stop water n stick outside great for cool needs.

[@vanmilyoffour]

Thanks for the advice!

[@solomon7039]

It’s sad that people work 2 and 3 jobs to try and survive. If they cared they wouldn’t raise your rent because their mortgage don’t go up. This country is all about the American Greed not Dream!

[@vanmilyoffour]

That’s a fact I agree!

[@flatulence8515]

One thing about the “American Dream” is you got to be sleep to dream… Stay woke my friends

[@vanmilyoffour]

Ain’t that the truth ,thank you!

[@KenyettiaMarshall]

Well said Vanmily!

[@vanmilyoffour]

🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@nightlifewaytheway]

👐🏽🌞🪶👑🍇🐢🏹

[@craigbrowning9448]

The problem is when you don't really have family (especially of choice).

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes so true

[@Staetik]

America started with nomads. Remember covered wagons? Gig work is the new norm. Live your life and don't try to live up to others standards. I'd hate to be a millionaire, mo money mo problems lol

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes that’s true every word you spoke !

[@CaseyYorkFamilyTimes]

Google a "Western Wagon fully loaded"

[@kenbryant5952]

Build a life you don't need a vacation from

[@vanmilyoffour]

Facts

[@derrickscott9856]

It's about being Positive and Enjoy your Life. Everything falls into place. People make material things to make them happy and at the same time. They are miserable.

[@vanmilyoffour]

Yes that’s a fact!

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

My question to yall or anybody but this question is for me too and let me tell yall im shamefuly so guilty of not doing this and its one of the most important questions i will ask yall or anybody else including me. Have both of yall ever once got down on yalls knees and very honestly sincerely wanting The GODs Honest Truth cause most people dont, but have yall ever took the time and asked Almighty GOD what is HIS Will for yall and yalls family? If its GODs Will and we surrender to HIS Will HE will Bless with everything we need and open every door we couldnt even imagine to open for HIS Will to be done! So have yall? The next ones would be is have yall ever set down with yalls precious children and talked to them and how they honeyly feel bout Vanlife? Even though they are young and dont realy know a lot bout van life and KZbin can only do so much and they havent experienced life as much and rightfuly so but their feelings are as important as yalls but take time to listen and then give yalls input and it will go a long ways. And also i would have ypur son right out there helping to and you will be but him to cause you are including him and spending valuable time togather and thats priceless! Might not now but one day he will look back and say that was the best part of my life! I promise im not beating yall up cause i promise im guilty myself way to many times in my life and i sure wished somebody wouldve set me down and talked to me bout who will is this mine or GODs. Whatever yall end up doing I truly hope without a doubt its GODs Will and it all works out for yall! Good video and just to let yall know im trying to figure out right now on doing the same thing but its just me in this world but i still and always want it to be GODs Will not mine! Yall take care and i will continue to Pray for yall!

[@vanmilyoffour]

Amen I can relate we’re definitely following the way God is leading us I’ve just been ignoring the call,thank you so much for the prayers,if it wasn’t for God we would still be out here blowing fast money and our son doesn’t enjoy this type of work so I wouldn’t won’t to make him do it ,but the children are fine with van camping part time,it would probably take a bigger vehicle to get them to commit to full time God Bless you!

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

@vanmilyoffour AMEN my brother! I know yalls character by watching but I just wanted to check and please don't never think I'm being some kind of self righteous hypocrite cause I'm not but it's so easy to get to my will especialy with all the temptations in this world but I'm just a simple man who truly loves my LORD and I have to fight the devil every day and just remember the closer we get to our Most Precious of All LORD the madder the devil gets and the more he will attack us and try every way to turn us from GOD. Please tell your family hello for me! I dont have a van but I started working on a GMC EXT CAB K3500 LONG BED SINGLE WHEEL and its older than yalls van its a 1989. But i got it and let me tell you when I get done I reckon everything and I mean everything willbe replaced! It's in pretty bad shape but a little better than when I got it 5 months ago but no where close to being done. I was told it needed a fuel pump and that's the nicest thing it needs. But I'm going to fix a camper on it or make a camper out of a raised roof topper I have and a small enclosed trailer behind and take off and see GODs amazing creations and wonders that I have passed countless times but never could stop and see. Who knows we may see each other out there one day that would be a Blessing for me but after we hang out for a short time you will probly say packup honey I think he has gone to sleep wr got to get out of here away from that nut cause does he ever shut up? I love to talk to good people! Yall take my friend!

[@vanmilyoffour]

Awesome and thanks for such awesome words of encouragement!

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

@vanmilyoffour NO problem buddy I'm sure ain't perfect but I've always try to be a encourager there is way to many always wanting to knock folks down. I hope you didn't get beatup to bad by getting whooped by all the snowballs!

[@glennwashington3280]

This is a joke don’t take your family on the road asking for help I’m afraid you will get stranded

[@vanmilyoffour]

We’ll be fine thank you for watching!

[@johnbaker3817]

I understand where you're coming from but, I don't feel that secure as to where I can do that yet.

[@vanmilyoffour]

I definitely understand that

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Real life adventure, exploration and experience is amazing for children. ❤ especially when they have loving parents to share that adventure with. It’s a win win ❤ 🚐

[@vanmilyoffour]

That’s exactly right!🩵🩵