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so funny how different we are. i can't be alone enough, that's when i feel best. human contact usually sucks the life out of me. van life would probably be perfect for me
Just settled in for the evening and you flashed on my site. So fun. Love Fridays and look forward to your videos. About me- retired nurse now but in 2008 I got a dangerous infection from a patient of mine. I list all my savings had over 200,000 in hospital fees and after insurance owed 15,000. Lost my job. Finally after 6 months they killed the infection. Lost my job, bills and broke this is what happened. I was on a walk and saw a van 1999 Dodge Ram van. They wanted 5,000 dollars- I offered 2500 - the man said sure my wife wants it gone- I had a car also-. I bought the van, drove it too Walmart ( fixed it up to live in) Got a full time nursing job-- live in the van parked at Walmart for almost three years- saved enough money and paid cash for a home - I came home to Walmart to my van every night and in the mountains I would crawl into the van and my foam bed was occasionally frozen -- I learned many things ( worst night was 40 below 0 F. It was the best thing I ever did. I learn thankfulness, I became very grateful with the simplest thins in life- now I am older and retired and have a home completely paid for. It was an amazing adventure with many story to long to share but with creativity and faith van life allowed me financial freedom. God bless you and may all your dreams come true
❤ I normally don't read comments this long.. but I read every word of yours.. it was very touching. Thank you for sharing. I'm happy to hear you're in a better place in your life. Many blessings 🙏🏼😊
I have lived in France, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Scotland, and the list goes on and on and I completely relate. I have moved about soo much and sometimes I have been very lonely. Why not try and connect with some other van lifers, not necessarily for YT collabs but could do. Also, I got into swimming and wherever I've lived I've always found a local leisure centre for that, can be quite a good social setting. So maybe a hobby that can travel with you might help :)
Y’all i would kill to do van life in europe. Those boys are so cute and it was awesome seeing you with friends (besides ms. Gigi 😆). I swear i would legit convert a van and travel with you around europe if we were friends!
Don't be afraid to reach out when you are lonely. You've made this video, so that says a lot about the truth of what you're feeling. We all want that feeling of independence and tough ruggedness at times, but we still need to keep our friends and family close to share our victories as well as our defeats. Happy to see you addressing your feelings that will help you identify and overcome difficult situations that so many of us face. You are loved, and thank you for everything you bring to this channel and our lives. Be well, and much love from here in the US.❤
There are times when we need to be alone but we're social creatures so need people and validation sometimes, not speaking to people for days is soul destroying .
And also not to mention the importance of an animal companion. The difference between being alone and having a dog can't be overstated when it comes to mental health. That said, where was the dog in this video! And when keeping in contact via the internet, a video call is where it's at. A phone call doesn't scratch the same itch for fixing lonely periods.
@@tonyhawk123 Good points. I've been hit with that 'empty' feeling once or twice just while working alone for extended periods. It's a crummy feeling for sure. -- After some research, l learned that unexpected changes or disruptions in our sleep patterns can cause some stress and anxiety to surface when we wouldn't otherwise expect it. This may sound obvious in hindsight, but we're all human, and can be faced with these challenges and their effects on us no matter where or how we live. Not always easy, but just recognizing these stressors and having someone to confide in when we feel down or isolated will go a long way to help.
I could see the sadness you felt burst through the screen. A beautiful video. So glad you met friends to break the sad spell, and so pleased you met up with your parents to celebrate your 22nd. If you ever feel sad again, just read the comments here; you always have a such a huge amount of love sent. Not exactly the same as company, but a quick pick-me-up. Personally, I'm glad you're so comfortable in southern France because I love to see it. Somehow I'm drawn there too and must go sometime...
The largest stadium in the world couldn't hold the number of people who watched your last video, and yet the cure to loneliness was two companions and your parents. There's some kind of life lesson in there somewhere, but I'll never learn it. Thanks for taking me on your journey, and I look forward to next week!
what life lesson. The number of people watching her videos is just a number. Except maybe for her family and friends that whatch her videos, she has no connection to any of the people who watch her videos. So of course, she is gonna be lonely, living alone in a van.
I wish I had a friend as cool as you who invites her friends to cruise around the Alps, get bitten by mosquitoes, eat delicious pasta, and create the most wonderful memories. I can’t wait to watch your next video, Ame! Greetings from 🐭🏰🇺🇸🎆
Ame, love your vlogs! You're so authentic and have such a cool vibe about you. Great to see you have some company to share your happy adventures with. You can see how much happier you are with your friends with you. Keep up the amazing work! 👏
@@priscillachapman9145 Looks like she left Gigi with her parents for a while, you can see her dad carrying Gigi in the cool dog bag towards the end of the vid
Your videos are Amazing, we love watching your adventures. Never feel lonely out there as there are 1000’s of subscribers that are with you every step of the way. We always wait in anticipation for you next great vlog. You are such a great, independent, inspirational girl!!! Missed Gigi on that vlog though. We run a tea room in the name of our 11 year old Yorkie, Daisy!! we also ordered a Fiat ducato camper van over a year ago, it keeps getting delayed, latest delivery January 2023, fingers crossed. Stay safe, love Carl, Jackie & of course, Daisy xxx
It’s nice S. France has found you. It’s great when something feels right. Loneliness has its place in life. I don’t give it too much power or too little. Just keep going, your journey is exquisite! God bless. ❤️
Love your channel!! I've been doing solo vanlife for about a year and a half now. Sometimes I feel the same way, what keeps me going is reminding myself that this lifestyle is a big trade off; sacrificing comfort for freedom. An acceptable trade, but still one that not without consequence. You got this Ame! And If the language barrier begin to become too much of a burden, you could spend a stint in nNorth America, lotta english and natural beauty over here!!
You are amazing! Your life example is very inspiring. Such a solo van life is much better than any meditation to know yourself. I'm sure your loneliness is temporary. But in the future there will be something to remember))
So happy for you, Ame. 🥰 I can't imagine the stress of all that. Thank you for those gorgeous views and a little tease of Italy. I'm sure you could live quite a fulfilled life just flitting between France and Italy. Loved the energy between you and your friends. 💫 Love to you.... and a muchly missed Gigi. 🐶🤗💗🌸
Sorry you felt the way you felt when you were in Germany ☹️. But I am glad your friends kept you company for a bit, they were a nice addition to today’s video. Belated happy birthday Ame 🎉🥳
Trooper! I actually love beeing alone. Dont let the ups and downs, youtube, revenue, money get a grip on u... just make some tea if u are stressed and hot choco if u are down... prepare for winter invest in portable woodstove and diesel heater.
I just love you!! Great respect about your courage, your talent, your humor, your taste in music, your style, your beauty, your carpentry skills!! When I was your age I would never be able to go on own thru countries!! You are one of a kind!!
My philosophy “I’m alone sometimes on movie locations at night…sometimes traveling…sometimes at home….but never lonely due to reading/writing scripts or playing my guitars!”..I’m at peace being myself doing what I love ..Ame your soul will never abandon you for a minute doing what you 💕 love
I literally got on YT to check for you, nothing. So I watched a couple other things and 38 minutes later, there you are! Yay! I am very much a loner but it is sooooo important to still connect to friends and loved ones for sure! So, Love this for you! I also love this style of vlog/ storytelling for this advAnture! It makes it all so natural! Stevie is the name of the van of another of my fav solo female van life youtubers! How funny! Happy, safe travels love!❤✨
Must have been hundreds of thousands of people eagerly awaiting the latest vlog. I think we should appreciate how hard this amazing young lady must work to get everything together.👏👏👏👏. Just love her like me own daughter now.🤩🌟💙
Not going to lie Ame's, but you appear a little fed up of van life. Your body language and general state took a shift compared to other episodes. Perhaps the journey across Europe and the fact you've been isolated with Gigi for months has hit you hard. Just the vibe I got. We won't mind if you took some time away to regroup yourself & recuperate. We'll still be here!
I agree, leaning linquistic basics shows respect. I've solo van lived now for over four years in the UK but I travel abroad a huge amount for work. I find the work thing more lonely because I can't express myself in a foreign language, well, except German, so it's hard to approach people or express my personality. Solo in the UK is easy, I don't have a problem being on my own. Love the vids, enjoy your spirt, keep exploring.
where you at lake maggiore? unbelievable, I was also there 1 month ago!, we went to the same places (st tropez too) this year! :) to be lonely helps to know you better dear ame.... it's part of this life learning...
I just adore you!!! I still say you have one of the best shot videos on RU-vid! There’s nothing wrong with needing your peeps around for some much needed company! Stay safe! Sending Bigfoot babies from the Pacific Northwest, USA 🇺🇸🐻🇺🇸
Ame, you have to get yourself an electronic fly swatter for the mosquitoes! We bring one with us camping and it is a game changer!!! Glad you got to see your friends and your parents on your birthday! And so happy that you are back in your happy place! Safe travels 😘
Yes, I've got one of those. It's like a small tennis racket or badminton racket, with metal strings. Mine's called the Executioner. Very effective and takes no prisoners. Great to see Ame having some company and enjoying some laughs with her friends and family.
She's not Alone! No way a pretty girl like that is Single. Not in a million years would I believe that. She's perfect and she's got money! God bless her.
Hiya Ame, thank you for sharing. The highs and lows of van life. You have a spirit for adventure. Love you have some company. Beautiful views on route. Belated Birthday Wishes. Lovely video. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend.
A shared journey is indeed much more fun! I found you a bit “sad” on the last video…feeling that soloness was starting to bear a little weight on you! I am glad that you could meet your friends! Laughters enlightened your days!
Dont you get tired of driving? Or is this just a weekend thing? Maybe go to school find a career, or some jobs for a short time. Find some new experiences , find a mate? Expand your adventure beyond the van. Invest in a rental property your too beautiful and adventurous to confine yourself to a van.
If Sweden would be a destination i can recommend just finding the biggest lake, anywhere around that is a summer dream. Blueberrys are entirely free for all to pick just bring some wellingtons.
Glad you got to spend some time with your friends and parents. I'm sure the loneliness does set in more often than some may think. Hang in there and know that you always have us, and we look forward to your weekly videos. Personally, I would watch you every day. Your personality and sense of humor makes every video a great one.
Happy Belated Bday Amy! I traveled alone, but had my dogs. Then I hung my keys for about 6 years, then I lost my dogs. I like to say "Alone, but not Lonely". But I recognize that I need to get out, so making plans to go out in a van again, sans dogs so that will be really different, but time to push it and explore. I speak Spanish and a lil Portuguese, but have no interest to travel to Mexico. Your companions seemed like a hoot, glad you got to spend travel time with them. Glad you adventured out, and now back where you feel comfortable. Cheers! Also, condolences for losing your Queen.
I came across your van build video and found my way here. Greetings from the Netherlands. Social media is the opposit of social sort of. Although you grab a great group of people who watch your videos, you lose the connection with yourself. I am sure these videos on RU-vid provide you with a certain income, but it all might not be worth it if you value your body mind and soul. I am also certain that many viewers do not care where you are, how you got there or what you are wearing so no matter the topic, many will watch. Maybe that can help you in the future, no matter what you do. I must also add, when you do travel about, you should be accompanied by another person. Safety first.
In a German bathroom in 1960's clothing with no friends and no water would be a low point for most people, for ame its another fun van adventure, always worth watching ame, never predictable much love ame✌️❤️😊🇬🇧
Hey mate, I’m Enjoying your videos immensely. I’m on the other side of the planet, Australia. I’m of Scottish and French decent. And my dream would be to visit both countries. I get the loneliness. I’ve become a hermit. My German Shepard is my only true companion. I don’t mind the solitude. But at times, it can be….. you know. Your mum and dad are very cool. And for a 21 year old (or is it 22, 23 ? Lol. ) You are a fantastic young lady. Hang in there. Family is everything. Keep in touch with them and all is good. Take care.
Keep your chin up Ame, you are doing great! I’m inspired by you and whether you know it or not you are doing a lot of good in my life for sure. I have started to get up early in the morning and listen to 50s and 60s Pop hits like I have seen you do. I have also gotten myself a kettle and started drinking hot tea although mine is electric and it is not a cool looking giraffe.. looking forward to Fridays to see your videos have become a treat for me. Thank you for your positive contribution to my life. I’m wishing you an GiGi much joy an safe travels. Cheers!
For sure there is no way she don’t know how attractive she is. Be safe out there. Yeah giving up a home is never a good answer. Have a home and travel but keep your home.
Q&A: How deep does your 60's obsession go? Music and fashion yes, but is it all things? Furniture, movies etc. Does it come from some influence, like parents or grandparents or just your own obsession? I still really like your whole aesthetic 👌The dress in the beginning of this vid is great!
It's so good to see that you managed to meet up with some mates and your parents! Did notice you seemed down from being lonely in last couple of videos. Happy late birthday!
I readily confess I prefer destinations with high English fluency like Amsterdam. It’s fun to learn some of each local language but unless you can stay and immerse in it long enough it’s a constant struggle.
Such a pure person! Thanks Ame, for sharing your adventures and feelings in some kinda way! My favourite channel by far Love from portugal, keep doing what you do, its pretty special. Safe travels and have fun
OMG .. how FUN it is to be oh so young and FREE, to laugh and giggle at absolutely nothin'ness .. what a treat being 70+ yrs old and getting to watch .. thank you !!!
Amé you are a pretty and engaging lady. But it has been really good to hear both sides of your van life. You do see some amazing places, which is fantastic, the flip is the flat battery, the driving, fuel, getting water. You do amazingly well, friends and family will be a great boost. Thank you for a funny, honest and heartfelt vlog ☺️. You’re heart clearly is in the South of France, as this appears to be where you feel most relaxed. Good to travel, great to have a feeling you belong somewhere too. Keep up the great work and be safe 😃
Yay! What an amazing time with friends and finally family. You ventured outside your comfort zone and now you know what makes you happy. Absolutely nothing wrong with staying where you are happiest and most fulfilled. Finding our place in this big world is part of our journey. Every time you said Harry it made me think of Hermione saying, “Harry”. 🤷🏼♀️😂
There is a different type of loneliness when living or travelling abroad . I emigrated to New Zealand in 2016 and wasn't expecting it at all . I wasn;t home sick neccesarily but something was going on . Now i'm back in the UK i feel more settled and less lonely although still lonely .
Loneliness is largely due to having to deal with your own thoughts since you do not have the distraction of other people's company. Nothing wrong with doing this for hours per day but having meetups with people you enjoy is great. Obviously it depends on whether you are introverted or extroverted.
A common misconception is that introversion = shyness. I am introverted, but am not shy. I have no problem meeting new people and building a new social circle, but after a while I need to recharge my mental energy by being alone. Extroverts, shy or not, need to recharge by being with other people. You probably already know this, though. I guess you like tennis.
Amee: there are apps that translate for you out loud on the spot. It's like having an interpreter with you. You can actually carry on a conversation. In the meantime do make the effort to learn some commony used phrases in whatever country you visit.
Spent 2 yrs building my 2013 Mercedes sprinter, been wandering North America for 3 yrs paragliding off mountains and loving my sweet little copilot mini dachshund. Avoiding cities and society, and the enslaved madness that is todays society. Scarey that I am settling easy into obscurity, becoming almost "the last human heart left beating on earth", or as it seems so. I can relate to your experiences and lack of human contact. Bless your strength and independence sister! I dedicate this song, "getaway car" by Audioslave 2002. Your channel is enlightening and soothing, brings happiness. Keep up the stellar feed.
Hi Ame, thanks for sharing all your feelings with us.. I also do solo vanlife on and off and I totaly agree that some days can be hard. Wish you all the best in my country ( France ) awaiting for your next one. Fred
I missed your co-star - the replacement extras were nowhere near as entertaining or as sweet as GiGi. If you put her in every episode you will never be alone. After all - dogs are the best people!
I can’t even explain how much I loved this vlog. So joyful and like a proper story telling experience with you narrating alongside. The views were on point, you exploring with your friends, meeting up with your parents, the added level of chaos of the weather, mosquitos, toilet breaks, parking etc. THANKYOU! I needed this to end my week on a upbeat vibe. Missed seeing lovely Gigi though but I know she can’t star in every vlog 😂 Happy belated birthday! 🥰🥳
Virgos are prone to loneliness and taking isolated paths in life. I just had a birthday and I had one friend to enjoy it with and my dog, road life is isolating and it takes time to figure out just exactly how much socialization and what type is best for happiness. You make the whole thing appear glamorous but just the same, your melancholy comes through the videos, it's super hard to extrovert yourself when you are a private person.
Hang in there Ame. I've learned being alone isn't a bad thing when you compare it to being with the wrong person. That can be a living hell. Also having a fur angel on earth, Gigi, helps. Another thing you are made for 1960s clothes. Just perfection. I've never been to Lake Como but it certainly is on my mind. A bit of a journey from California but I can still dream.
I doubt it is that lonely when you have parents and friends all around you especially when compare to those who have no friends at all and parents are gone. Also, in van life, you can drive around to see them whenever you like freely. Moreover, it is either to work alone or find a job so you can see and talk to people everyday and you can't choose both, right? More like attention seeking in this video, lol!
Happy Birthday, dear Ame! Yes, being isolated can be very trying especially when traveling so much. I'm glad you met up with friends. You should do that regularly every couple of months. Plan meet ups with Fellow blog travelers. You can share experiences and help fight being lonely. And as always, we love you and are here to chat and console. 🤗
At the end of 2020 one of the UK's people had convinced me to "wild camp" to spend time outdoor and enjoy nature, I used to be an indoor person, constantly watching movies, playing games and doing other stuff, my very first wild camping was in 31/12/2020, yes I was sleeping in a nearby forest (as I lived close to a forest at the time) and woke up on 01/01/2021, and then 2021 became one of the best years in my life! I had travelled to Wales and Scotland for weeks, where I broke one of my widnows by accident and then I was driving back from Scotland to Cambrdige without a car window, though the wather was amazing. I spent also few times at Surrey Hills where I did my first wild "camping" sleeping there without a tent, under naked sky (I had tent but found such a lovely space to lay down I did not need to pitch a tent. I loved 2021!!! I lived for few months in London, then I am back around Cambridge. I unfortunately had a bad car accident this year in may, and I am unable to drive and don't even have a car to drive as it was taken away and damaged quite badly. I had 50% of chance dying or surviving and due to bad brain injury I was told after I woke up from a coma, that I would most likely be disable with my speech and my thinking and memory etc. Mieacle had happened and I can talk, I do understand everything, I do remember alot of things before and after accident. I had changed my life and I love to spend time outdoor and especially wild camping, I have been to few forests but it is less than 0.1% of places I slept in, I wanna make my life to be more outdoor and either travel or have a full time settlement somewhere. I never spent that many days outdoor and never slept in random places... I love to do it either by myself or with someone (had not a chance yet to have a companion with me yet).
two things: where was Gigi in this video?! Also, I can see how van life in Europe could be difficult. Language barriers, Border crossings, etc.. I live in the U.S. and I feel you would have so much fun Van Lifing over here. Especially on the West Coast!
I from France and went to the Alpes for two weeks during this summer, one of my favourite places to be ! I just love it. Thanks for your videos, I never skip one
Did you enjoy walking barefoot around St Tropez? And is this something you would consider doing more often? I feel as though it really fits in with the whole aesthetic of van life! Xx
