Totally feel you frienddd - life is a lot of different phases and nothing is forever .. it’s worth it for the lessons learned.. you wouldn’t know freedom unless you felt unfree at times
My partner and I recently got into our first apartment after being full time travelers and van lifers. We constantly discuss how it feels like we lost our purpose in life now that we aren’t traveling. The rest of the world wants you to find a purpose through a “career” or 9-5. But we realized that it’ll never be that way for us, and van life is our calling. We both watched this video together and got equally teary eyed watching you get emotional over van life. We can’t wait to save up and build up our next van. Thank you for being such an inspiration to other full time travelers! Can’t wait to see you hit the road again
You're not meant to be locked in a cage, Stephi. I had a boyfriend that couldn't stay in one place and I was open to that but he had trust issues. Inevitably it didn't work out due to that. You have to do what makes you happy.
Yes girl!! I feel like when you fell in love that was new and exciting for both of you! Because you said that neither one of you have ever really like had a long-standing relationship because of your guy’s health situations. So don’t be down on yourself for trying it out! It was new to both of you and if it’s not working out or taking away your happiness then maybe it’s time to take a break from it. Doesn’t mean you guys can’t still love each other or reconnect in the future. Do what feels right to you and you will never be disappointed. Much love from cali 💜💜
I'm also a CFer and a traveler and I have to say to go with whatever your heart is telling you. Trikafta has made me realize I can't be wasting any time now, and I'm never gonna want to settle down and stop adventuring. Morgan is awesome and I hope you guys can have a lovely talk and that everything works out for the best, but don't ignore what your heart is telling you to do! 💜
I absolutely love how happy and content all of the great people are in this video having the basic necessities. I have brothers and sisters who have everything, and are never truly happy. Always remember, "less is more", and to always live within your means. I have been living in my van for the last 10 years now, and love it.
I am totally relate. I did van life full time for almost two years. It was the best time of my life. I was so happy and free. Then I got an apartment and met a guy who has turned my life upside down. It's hard to want to say goodbye to him but I desperately want to go back to van life and be alone again. I'm tired of taking g care of other people and not focusing on my own happiness. I think you should absolutely follow your heart and put yourself before anyone else. Learn your lesson and enjoy life to the fullest. Sending much love
I'm building out my 1988 chevy van now to travel and I love watching videos to get me motivated. Thank you for sharing your heart and story with all of us!
If you and Morgan are having problems you need a break. You rushed into it too fast!! Just get rid of the stuff you own that you don’t need in your van . Have a heart to heart talk with Morgan. If being single makes you happy go with it !!! Love you Steph wish I could give you a hug in person .
We all felt it. Especially your long term viewers, life is about learning and lessons. You can’t feel bad because you haven’t done anything to feel bad. Obviously if your to stay in that situation, your doing more harm then good. It’s better to be open and honest with yourself and Morgan. Hopefully in the end you can both have a respectful strong friendship.
The amount of cute doggo shots in this vlog greatly pleases me. Your openness is so refreshing and I found myself nodding my head in agreement to the words you spoke about life on the road. It’s hard to settle down after experiencing a nomadic lifestyle...I want to feel that constant state of excitement again - of not knowing who the heck you’ll meet or where you’ll be the next day. It’s much better than that other feeling - the pressure of staying in one place and the guilt of feeling you’re settling instead of adventuring/growing. I’m breaking back into the lifestyle and I don’t have any plans to look back. Thanks for making this.
Who cares about the things you bought together? Do you really want your money back? Lol! Let him have everything. If he doesn't want it then take it all and sell it. Don't fight over anything that's not living. If you're leaving before the lease ends then you have to pay your half of the rent until it's up but you don't have to live there. The pets make things more complicated but if he really wants them and you can't take them, then let him have them. Don't give each other any reason to continue to fight after you leave.
Really enjoyed this! I've been considering making the switch from house life to van life and this video is fueling my fire. So thank you for being vulnerable and sharing. I wish you best of luck figuring out your stuff. Do what brings you joy and I'm sure Ollie wouldn't mind a road trip ... 🥰🥰
From home owner to full time Skoolie living, I’ve found that it’s really hard to go from one extreme to the other for a long period of time. Only a suggestion…buy some land that doesn’t strap you fully down, Morgan could build a tiny house type deal, and you would have a home base to reset when full time travel gets to be too much.
I’m a new subscriber but you inspire me a lot! 💛 I was homeless for a year, wasn’t planned and in a bad relationship. But looking back I’ve found the beauty & good in it. I think as long as u have a safe place to sleep at night and food/water - the freedom it can bring, esp from economic and societal burdens, is such an impactful experience. There’s so much appeal to vanlife it’s ridiculous I’d say - Do what makes you happy now, and you’ll be able deal w whatever goes along w that.. wishing u the best! Stay free and remember you’re beautiful Stephi 🌻🦋🍃
I just found your vlog and channel. I absolutely adore your vibe and energy. I can feel your frustration at the end and you are spot on. If it doesn't feel right and it doesn't bring you peace and happiness then you know what you need to do. Simplify and shed the toxicity. The part about learning something is exactly right. Each experience, each encounter is a lesson that we all must learn. Some good, some bad. Embrace it all and be grateful. Now go re-connect with your happy place.
Great video, Stephi! Perhaps art exhibits of your work while on the road could be a thing? I bought a Native American sand painting at a highway pull off in AZ, made by a local artist using local materials and laid out on a blanket. That was a long time ago, and it's still a favorite of mine. Whatever you do, you'll do it well. Happy Trails to You!
You always post a video talking about things I need to hear at the right time cuz I have been going through something similar with my partner and it almost feels like a sign, just haven't fully accepted it yet 😅 I respect you so much and I have been watching you for years and you have helped shaped my goals and inspirations so much and I can't thank you enough. Glad you are putting yourself first, I wish you all the best 💗
I miss being free, too. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your journey and for showing us these vulnerable moments. Your vlogs are so comforting to watch.
Something that I really struggle with is making my life all about my partner, and then when I'm not seeing someone I feel completely lost and empty. So the opposite of what you're going through it seems. You're a big inspiration to a ton of people, if I had the means to be doing van life right now I definitely would but I hope to try it out in the future! But anyways yeah I hope 2022 (also side note what the fuck how is it 2022 already lol ew) will be the year of everyone being able to find peace in themselves and doing what we want to do for us, everything else will fall into place ✨
thanks for showing us the vans🙏🏽 so beautiful to look at from the inside. I really want so much more of this. The caaaat 😭💚💚🥰 All of this reminds me of the movie Nomadland. Thanks 🥰💚🌿🙏🏽 I feel you
Life is definitely a learning experience, I wish I would of taken a different path when I was younger. Try not to live with regrets or the past, take the positives out of it and leave the rest behind. Focus on you and what makes you happy. I feel into buying a house as well and soon found out it’s not what I really wanted in life. My family and I are currently renting a small place we live in pretty much part time and am currently building out a transit van to travel in and meet cool people like yourself. Keep your head up and continue to be happy to be alive!! Thanks for all the videos, you’ve helped inspire me to chase my passion!
I love the '60s style hippie van 🌈 and the interior of that school bus is just a knockout!🚌 And that last one you were in is gorgeous. -- Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about what you want to do and double thank you for taking us along as you travel through life. 💓 Stephi, have you thought about joining up with the People's Convoy? It would be a whole lot cooler if you did. My dream would be to see you, Ausia and Victoria at it.
I sure hope Morgan will be okay. He's going through a lot too. But hopefully things work out for you. You can't be in a place your not happy. If it's depressing you all the time. 💞🤗
No matter what happens Stephi, everyone involved ends up happy and content with life! I hear you about the van life... I've never done it, but would LOVE to try it at least once before I croak, even if it's just for a little while! All the best while you "figure your $#!t out!" 😍
Wow I've been thinking about you like missed your vanlife videos , you inspired me ! I've built out my own van and am part time right now , I've been having relationships issues so it enables me to boondock more 😁💪🌈
You look happier! Edit... Take a piece of advice from an old lady! You have a new chance at life now. Your Tricafta has given you the chance to live many many more years. I am sure that has been hard for you at times to deal with considering you thought you wouldn't have all those years. Take this time and do whatever it is that's on your bucket list in life. This year so far I've tried dread locs and I've whittled a bird! Every part of your life has been a learning experience and has made you the person you are today. Look back and be thankful for the life you've lived and move forward. Don't watch other youtube channels that will bring you down by the things they say...hint! You are glowing right now. I have been watching you for quite a few years now. The look on your face right now is peaceful look. Be you and be the best you that you can be! xo Michelle
Seeing you back in the van and the joy it brings you is great. I’ll be honest, when you moved away from that, I slowly stopped watching and I wasn’t really sure why, but I think it was because I could somehow tell you weren’t doing what makes you happy. I know ending something and splitting up belongings, breaking leases etc can seen complicated, but I cannot stress enough the RELIEF that comes afterward when you are done with something you know was making you unhappy.
You are GLOWING happy with your 'people'! I'm envious of that kind of freedom and connection with other travellers. Sorry about your relationship issues. Seems like you have already figured out what's next! Wishing you nothing but things that make you happy and content!
I wondered how long you could stay put without going stir crazy. You're a rambler, you're only happy when your on the move. Do it now! Hit the road girl! There's time for other things later. 💝
Gotta continue to explore what makes u free & happy. I'm 38- i was in that position in 2014 but through a series of events had to change. Now, in 2022- i'm trying to put myself back into 2014 form. It will take time as it takes resources. I am in southern california with a mundane life in which i have a "box on a parcel of land to put my stuff in & sleep nightly which i own" ..... the american dream for most
Nice update. I get all of what you're saying. I think your experiences of the last year helped you grow and learn. Now you can decide what's best for you going forward and that's ok.
I'm so happy to see you vibing higher!! All the experiences we go through are lessons to help us remember who we are underneath it all. Sending you love, positive thoughts, and high vibes! If you ever wanna vibe, chill, play board games, cards, or go out; I'm about 40 minutes from Asheville. (I lived there for almost 3 years and love it) Anywho, just know you are an inspiration to a quarter of a million people, and it's so important and healthy to love yourself 1st; because if you can't love on yourself and do things that bring you joy... It's difficult to love others and be joyful when your love tanks are low. So until then, have fun, laugh often, and choose to vibe high yo! Thank you for all you do! EJ
Thanks for sharing your inspiring experience, it feels light and joyful when you talk about moving back into the van. Why not just do it for a while before forcing yourself into a heavy final decision about house, relationship and furry babies. Organisational stuff often figures itself out once the direction is clear... Deep down you know your path and I’m sure you’ll figure it out.
We are literally the same. I had selective mutism when younger but was never properly diagnosed then when i got older i found documents my parents had about me from years ago in school about me being mute. I still struggle with it today! Im also an artist!! And introvert! I love your videos and watched everysingle one! Love seeing all your videos! Stay strong we are here for you! Xo
I think if any situation doesn't feel right anymore we can look to see what the lesson was there that we learned. I am sure you and Morgan learned so much from each other. What a time to get with him, when you both were discovering that you have a new least on life and how that felt for you both. It's ok to go through the ebbs and flows of life. We come and go into people's lives and experience what we were there for. The journey continues! Beautiful!
You sound SO healthy! I haven’t seen your videos in a while, probably since you got the medication for CF. I’m pleasantly surprised and very happy for you!
You got to do what makes you happy. I spent many years trying to make others happy and forgoing my own that way. If you are ever in East coast again with your van and you do a meet up, I have a farm in Northwest corner of Connecticut. Would love to meet you some day maybe. Love your heart and openness on this channel. Keep sharing your journey. A lot of us are rooting for you.
Oh, dear Stephi. You are a hero of mine in so many ways. I wish I'd had your insight, strength and determination when I was your age. No minute of your life was wasted if you learned something from it. And you've gained true, true friends along the way (don't think for a minute that they're lost to you). No mud, no lotus.
Even when relationships are not healthy, they are life experiences and will help you learn yourself more. I dont look at them as bad experiences but learning experiences. I havent watched your videos since you built the van. So checkin in on u
Lessons are blessings girl 💜 you do what is best for you…I know it’s so much easier said than done. Your health has improved soooooo much since I first started watching you…keep your head up high Steph, adventure is always waiting for you
I’ve missed your videos and you have always seemed like such a beautiful free spirit and if you are not in a situation that makes you feel happy and alive and you have the option to change than you Mos definitely should make a change for your heart and spirit. I made a change when I was your age and it was amazing and met so many new people and I came back to a town I grew up in to help family and got stuck in a job and relationship that was completely draining and all of my friends and family have their own lives now and I know that was not a healthy choice so I wish you the best on your winding road of self discovery!! Keep posting lovely ☺️
I love how you listen & honor your needs. Keep listening to your gut & following it as you already are. I’ve said it before but you’re very mature and equally wise Stephi. All the best with your next adventure.
Wishing you both all the best! I had noticed over the last few months maybe even up to a year you didn’t quite seem yourself. I feel you’re a free spirit and you can’t live a life not meant for you.💜
I was freaking out for you but I sensed before what you expressed , really appreciate everything you do, always good to be immersed and surrounded by positive creative energies, wishing you all the best and everything developing well. From here on the West Coast side of Australia 🌏🐨🖖🙏🤟🌻
Everything will work out. The best thing you can do is be honest with yourself and you are doing that. That's huge! You and Morgan had something special for a season and now the seasons are changing. Ebbs and flows of life. It was so good to see you so happy and in your element. Much love Stephi.
That place looks amazing, I only live 2hrs or so away from st.Pete/Tampa. You need to do what makes you happy. The fact that you said you wish you could go back in time.. thats a sign that you really don't wanna stay and need to leave so you can be happy.
Love your vlogs steph, do what makes your heart happy !! Don't let anyone dull your shine..you seemed happiest on the road. Well make that happen ..looking forward to seeing more
I’m glad that your taking time to focus on yourself and figure out and do what makes you happy! Your happiness matters!! I hope you have a blast, sending lots of love as always!! ❤️
Omg, your last video made me cry, hula hooping in the sun. Come visit CA! You've been inspiring me for years. I vanlife and love how you live your life. ❤
I think you radiated happiness back in your traveling days and I hope you can feel that happy again no matter where you are or what you decide. Thank you for all the years you kept me going. Love your content and I can't wait to see where life takes you next!!!!
This is the second video I'm watching of you too with you guys playing the We're not Strangers game and I gotta tell ya... you guys make a pretty good you tube team. What a vibe man. Awesome work!💚🩷🤍💚🩷🙏🏼
I fell your heart so deeply...I am leaving march 11th for 2 weeks to live in my jeep. I'm heading to Asheville because I'm an artist and have always wanted to visit there. I'm scared but the call to do it is stronger than the fear. I'm very unhealthy and have been learning a lot about juicing and I've been starting to juice everyday. I wanna tale my 2 weeks in march and really focus on building a new routine for myself of healthy habits. Ive enjoyed you journey and I'm super stoked your healthier than you've ever been. I say live the way you want because you once thought you weren't gonna live .
Awe look at your positive influence Stephi! Little Hoola hoopers like Stephi! Oh the coconut 🥥 looks the yummiest 😋 I think you feel like your a fish out of water. Going thru this seems it would be normal for you as you have lived such a free life; A life many only dream of living. Peace for you Stephi. 😌 🤗
Be watching you since the beginning. I would love to do Van life again but money was always a issue I have to work to pay for stuff to travel. Trying to find a cash day labor jobs in towns I was in was always a problem. You seem happier out on the road
You do what you need for you, it's always going to be hard to do that after settling down a bit. It sounds like you're much happier in traveling and living the way you want. If nothing else your mental health is reason enough. We all care about you and will be here no matter what ❤️
Whatever makes you happy is what you should choose, and I hope for the best for both you and Morgan. You've always appeared happier when you weren't tied to one location, so it makes sense that traveling is sort of calling back to you again. However you decide to go about things, I hope you find what you're looking for
Girlie…. It’s your life do what makes you happy. I get the emotions. I feel trapped and I hope to escape in a year. The desert and open road is waiting!!! Peace ☮️ and Love ❤️ be happy and get on track!! Sending positive vibes and hope!!
I hope where ever life takes ya that you are doing good and taking care of yourself and your needs and doing what makes you happy ❤️ sending nothing but love ☮️☀️❤️
You just got new subscriber in me after couple nights watching your vids. Wish at your age younger (no regrets) I had done similar to you that I ended up doing later in life, mine was 2010 a truck camper 2 years 35,000 road miles, had been "sick" 8 years prior so "picked a road to get lost and found myself along the way", that was going thru divorce, did what had to be done for me. Kinda lost again, 9 years place rural in colorado mountains off grid, father passed one year and one day ago, think I'll sell my place and back to the road for awhile. The way you speak is inspiration, wise and doing what's best to enjoy life to the fullest. Haven't been enjoying lately so time for change here. Thank you.
Unfortunately, somethings in life are only meant for a season; bringing joy, learning and sometimes the reason. All the "stuff" can be sold online or bought by the one that wants to keep it. Split it all up and try not to let the "issues" affect the decision making. It feels better when it ends friendly and not filled with anger. I so totally understand the pet concerns though. They are your heart and very much like your children. That to me is the only true part that makes a split so damn difficult and painful. You're right, you did get the gift of a 2nd chance at life. Never let that feel to you as though it was ever wasted. May you find peace for your heart, Stephi. 💜
You and Morgan share a very unique experience. The journey and learning together lasts for as long as it needs to and then….it’s done. Keep following your ♥️
Awww it's all lessons love!! 🙌 that's right! I'm so glad you're getting back to you!!! Being single and doing you, is you!!! Your a free bird 🐦 love you. Do what makes you feel good and happy!
I kinda felt you would leave Morgan after awhile. I feel bad for him tho....wish he could have traveled with you. I hope he can afford the house without you. I went to a tiny home festival in St. Augustine a few years ago. Was alot of fun. Enjoy !
