Day in My Life Living in my Car | Car Life Vlog #1 | How I Wash Up, Fixing Things, + Creepy Weirdos
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- This is car life vlog number 1! In this video I share day to day living in a car, from making my bed to brushing my teeth, washing up, and resolving issues in my car home, like the CONSTANT issues I have with my Goal Zero Yeti 1000 and things always falling over when I drive. Enjoy!
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Anyone else need FIVE alarms to wake up?!
I hope you enjoyed this vlog! I’ve really grown to love living in my car and I enjoy sharing my journey. I can’t wait to share more. Leave a comment with suggestions for future videos. See you in the next one!
I'm jealous you can sleep that heavy. EVERYTHING wakes me up. Raindrops, falling leaves, distant trucks, one time a cat jumped on the roof and scared me really bad! (Then I made friends with him, got him neutered, and he would come in and sleep with me until somebody decided to take him from the neighborhood or maybe something happened to him. Sad. I miss my carlife kitty.)
Ive thought of living in my car SO many times before. Seriously. Oh yeah, I focus best during my meditation by wearing earplugs. Helps me hear my inner voice more clearly.
Thank you for the tip! I’ll give it a try.
The shower caddy was a great idea!! Glad it worked out.
I really admire your discipline and resourcefulness, dear. I really wish you the best. You are a beautiful spirit.
Thank you so much!
Bungee cords helps with keeping tubs in place.
Yes! I recently saw another car lifer on UA-cam using bungee cords and thought I’d try that. Thank you!
@@simmpleenough you’re welcome.
Awe...I love your little bed socks ! LoL 😁 Useful for keeping your toes warm during cold nights ! x ☺️ The piece of music is really sweet but sort of sad (emotional) somehow
Lol, thanks! Sleeping with socks on really helps me during the winter when my car gets cold at night. When making videos, I have a tendency to select music that provokes that type of emotion. I have cooking videos on UA-cam and I use the same type of music, lol. I don’t know why, but I like it 😊.
@@simmpleenough What is the name of that song ? Who sings it ?
Thanks for sharing a realistic view of what this all looks like for you. I appreciate your calm demeanor and somewhat submission to the challenges you face. It's a beautiful thing!
Thank you ♥️
You are so brave!
Thank you ☺️
Something to help you meditation is to chant affirmations out loud while deep breathing
Thank you for the tip!
For meditation, something i do is just let my mind wander and not try to stop my trains of thought, rather than trying to force myself to leave my mind blank. i just let my thoughts go, not trying to stop them or change what i’m thinking of, and see where it takes me. blessed be
It’s good to know someone else does that when meditating. Sometimes, when my mind starts to wonder I’ll let it, but then I’ll start to feel like I’m not “doing it right” so I’ll try to make my mind blank again. I’ll just keep going with my flow and see where it takes me. I appreciate your comment 😊.
I don’t force anything. I surrender and hold space for myself allowing myself to feel while recognizing these thoughts/feelings as a form of communication from my mind and spirit. It’s normal to feel. So I try not to judge what those thoughts/feelings are. Learning this now, especially since we pick up so much from our day and from others, half the time you realize you have adopted fears from others. Keep allowing this to pass and eventually you will reach your inner bliss. Just remember that it’s ok to feel!
I really appreciate all your tips. If you can in the future I’d love a video talking about where you got all of your electronic stuff and the prices. Like the fridge, stove, your power box. I just started living in my car and am looking for the best things for my set up👌🏽 thank you!!
I have links to everything in the description box of my videos! Let me know if i forgot to add something. Good luck 😊
... and now I want a p & b slice! Another lovely video. This summer is going to bring a lot of changes for me.. I'm finally debt free... but after living overseas 10+ years I want to return home to my family in the USA. But man..it is so so expensive there... I am really considering van/car life as the way to go. I've been in a 3rd world country long enough to have learned how to manage... I think lots of those things I can apply to van life. Thanks again.
Hi, Sober Living! Moosa here!
Congrats on beating down your debt! I say go for it! Take control of your happiness. If in the end you're enjoying family and enjoying living inexpensively in your car/van...you will have acquired the inward contentment that most people here only fantasy about! Best of wishes to you!
This is Monique 😊. I agree with Moosa. I say go for it. Living in a car or van in America will probably be a piece of cake for you! It’s really not bad. If you have a cheap gym membership to shower and a couple of places you feel safe parking, you’ll be able to do it.
It’s about understanding the thoughts will come and letting them go when they do.
We Enjoy watching your channel 👌
Prayer beads help. I also use my fingers to keep count and this also helps.❤
Thank you for the tips. I do want to purchase prayer beads.
I went camping many times as a kid not as much as a adult, I can relate a little. This is not for the weak.
lol, definitely not.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us,I did enjoyed watching your videos 💪💯
My pleasure! I’m happy you enjoyed the video 😊😊
Sorry about your Gola Zero
problems. I have a Jackery and really like it.
Try doing some yoga breathing, or just slowly count as you breathe in and out to relax and calm yourself before doing your daily prayers. Blessings too you. Very courageous.
I will give that a try. Thank you. Peace and blessings to you.
Very nice set up.
Thank you!
Love it sis, stay alert.
Thank you! I will 😊
Hey Monique im kinda binge watching .to see howw you first started out. I retire in 2 yrs and im going to do tjis. I've made up my mind.
Woohoo! Glad you’re gonna give this lifestyle a try.
You should get a continuous spray mist bottle for washing you face, I love it but I use mine for my hair.
Never thought of that! I’m about to look some up online, thanks 😊
That’s a great tip!
Much love to everyone
Wow the level of detail you put i to this is amazing.
Thank you!
Your videos are awesome. I'm so glad I found you! ALL the times I've searched for vanlife videos, your videos had never came up in my search results. I finally ran across a black vanlifer and watched some of her videos (I think I looked her up from an interview she did), and then UA-cam apparently said "Oh, you like black people? Here are some black vanlifers then." I had no idea so many black women were living this lifestyle and making videos about it. That's one of the reasons I've been so reluctant to take off. I thought I would be carving new ground. I'm glad to know we're out there and pissed that UA-cam freaking sucks.
lol! Your comment genuinely made me laugh! I feel you. One of the reasons I wanted to document my journey was because I couldn't find many Black women on youtube living this lifestyle. I know we're out here, I just can't find many of us. I'm so happy you like my videos 😊. Thank you for the comment.
Wish I had a woman like you. Your voice is so sweet and soft. It's relaxing
Hi, Moosa here!
I can never hold a conversation with her without all my stress oozing out and dissipating into the universe..her voice IS the best.😩
Where do you normally pray? When I drove cross country I “lived” in my car and always was kind of awkward praying next to my car but it wasn’t so bad. :)
Yea, it can be awkward! I typically pray in my office or in my car, seated in the drivers seat.
Ahh you are Muslim! Salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullah!!!! You are officially my FAVORITE!!!!
Lol, wa alaikum asalaam! Thank you!
Stay safe have a bless new year😁😁😁😁🤗🤗
Thank you, you too!
How long did it take you to prepare to live in your car comfortably?
Hi, Moosa here!
I would say between three to four months, prior to her apartment lease ending, we thought-out the setup for the interior living space, and took about one solid month of putting it all together. It required a month only because she wanted to take time and arrange things as smartly as possible.
Several of the adjustments came along the way as we learned what works vs. what doesn't work for her. Thanks for the question!
Isn’t the peppermint oil toxic? Label on back that you shouldn’t put it on your skin or no? Also how are you charging the toothbrush? Thank you for the video content!🙏🏾
Yes, I've heard that about essential oils, but I don't experience any negative side effects. The toothbrush uses batteries. I might switch to one that charges, though.
I have just started this living in a car myself in the north east in the winter I have soooo many ???? First what are the best places to park for the night or are generally staying in the same area
The best places to park are places that are open 24 hours, like 24 hour gyms,or truck/rest stops, or the parking lot of a large shopping plaza. Those are my typical choices. I’m filming a Q&A video so leave any extra questions and I’ll try to answer them in the video!
I'm getting ready for car life, my living arrangment isn't working out so time to move on.
I hope things work out for you ♥️
Wierdo...air horn...BLASTTTT!!
How did you meet your future husband
Online! I met many frogs before meeting my prince, though. Almost gave up! I decided to try online dating in January 2017 and after meeting so many incompatible men I decided to be done with it after December. I met him Dec. 4, 2017! Our story is pretty cool, so hopefully we can do a Storytime about it once he becomes a part of this channel.
@@simmpleenough you’re so lucky. I’ve been trying for the last 12 years and no luck still. I’m an introvert and I need to feel a certain vibe to connect with someone. Like they have to let me talk and show interest and maybe joke a little. As simple as that sounds, very few people actually do that. What criteria did you have in mind when you were looking? Friends say that I’m being too picky and that I need to be patient with people, but I think that connection cannot be forced. It’s either there or it isn’t. Like I can’t force someone to ask me follow-up questions or crack jokes if it’s not in their nature to do so. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong . I feel like giving up because guys have broken my heart real bad to the point that I felt suicidal after the breakup. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I feel very lonely and single so I risk breaking my heart and put myself out there again. Am I wrong in saying that I can’t force myself to have feelings for someone? Should I just commit to making things work with a guy who respects me and treats me well that I don’t have feelings for? I don’t know what to do.
The simplicity of your life is so appealing ❤️👍I’ve lived in my car for 2,5 years and since Corona my life has slowly become simpler as well. I still want to reduce, but it’s really difficult to find more things I could do without. I hope you’re doing well during these times 🍀👍
Wow, 2.5 years?! Thats awesome. I’m about to hit 1.5 years and I feel proud 🙂. Time has flown because it doesn’t feel like I’ve been living in my car that long. I hope you’re doing well, too. Life is being good to me.
@@simmpleenough Don’t worry, the first year is the worst. Sometimes I cried, because I was so annoyed and couldn’t find a quiet spot. I was on Tenerife then which is a very touristy island. And I was worried for a very long time. Because everybody asked me “are you not afraid” so this thought came to my mind every day. And then it got better. I found other places, I was worried less, and I began to enjoy. Now I really enjoy it, and sometimes when people are around, I sound so self-conscious shouting if they need anything that they are afraid of me, so they disappear. Furthermore, I am not in touristy areas very often now. And there are not many tourists around. So there are less criminals around as well. And I learned they don’t want to hurt you. They don’t want to go to jail. They just won money. So if there is no easy access to anything valuable, they will go away and search elsewhere. But what I really don’t like is the winter and looked on. I have to go 20 to 50 km to a gas station with a shower, whereas outside of lockdown there were swimming pools and gyms which are not open at the moment. I’m sure next winter will be better. I won’t be and show me near then. I will head South in November. Have a great day 🍀❤️
.......meeting/committing my life to Jesus Christ and withdrawing from the organized church system helped my mental health immensely........💜🌷☕
That’s wonderful! I’m so happy it helped ♥️
I liked the song in your video. What is the name of it and who is singing the song?
Thank you 🙏 😊 it so relaxing.
I’m searching for the song! I’ll let you know shortly 😊
Just found your channel!! I am loving it! I have had my fair share of weirdos, too! Once I was asleep peacefully with no window covers (was my first trip out), and this guy drove up to where I was parked all by myself and he used his flashlight to look inside my car repeatedly!!! I kid you not he just watched me sleep. People are too nosey. I could not sleep for the rest of the night, and had a rough day afterwards because of it.
I am about to head out for my first long distance trip and I made sure to be extra prepared! I have covers for all of my windows (love your window coverage, btw!) and I am mentally prepared to LEAVE if anything makes me uncomfortable like that ever again. It's kind of hard because in a normal home you have to sit with discomfort. It can be really tricky to rewire our brains.
Wow, that’s creepy. I just don’t understand anyone who thinks it’s okay to invade someone’s privacy. I’m glad you feel comfortable leaving if anything like that happens again. Thank you so much for the sweet comment 😊♥️. Stay safe!
wow-------------vanlife4ever!
I have the same issue when I meditate. What I’ve been doing is when my mind starts “wandering” and I catch it (haha) I will start to count my breaths and take deep breaths, in 2, 3, 4, hold, out, 2, 3 4 etc. It helps but I still keep wondering when is it going to get better or easier (or will it?) 🤷🏻♀️ 🙏
At least it's not just me! I recently listened to a podcast about meditation and learned that it's okay for your mind to wander and we should just go with the flow when that happens, so now I'm trying that.
I practice one of the many forms of Buddhism. When you do you prayers/chants and you have random thoughts come through (and they do), you just let them...embrace the thought and let is go. Continue on with your prayers and don't fret that it even happened.
Thank you ♥️
Is that you singing at the end of the video? The voice is beautiful.
lol, no! I cannot sing.
Masyallah sister...very interesting vedio...may Allah bless you..
Thank you!
Glad I found your channel. It is so beautiful the way you say good morning to Moosa! Your videos are inspirational.
Aww ☺️!! Thank you!
You should get a good cooler. The ice will last 4 or 5 days in a good one.
Hi, Moosa here!
Got any brand suggestions? We've actually considered that. Thanks!
Where you at sis?! It's been awhile. Hope all is well.
I'm here!! I just uploaded a Q&A video. I work a lot, so I can't upload consistently at the moment, but thank you for checking on me 😊♥️
@@simmpleenough Totally understand. Glad to see you are back!!!