What I Do For Work Living Vanlife | Back In My Old Neighborhood
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- #vanlife #adayinalife
For about four years, I lived and worked in the Seattle area. Except that isn’t the whole story. Today I take you to my old neighborhood and talk about my old job. I also discuss how I support myself living in a van. And we will spend some time in Puyallup and Federal Way while I upgrade my mattress at Fred Meyer and get lunch at Marlene’s Market & Deli.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
Over the years, I’ve learned you don’t need to have a big skill set to build your own campervan. And that living as a minimalist and utilizing solar power can be a less expensive way to live. I’ve also learned that a minivan can be a very comfortable home.
Please follow along as I document my journey.
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I just want you to know I really admire how you live your life. You keep yourself mentally healthy while living in a van. I don't see you experience any depression or anxiety. You deserve a pat on the back. You live by your own rules and are perfectly fine with that.
Living in an apt is more likely to breed depression. We live in "sick buildings".
@@MyFriendlyPup high-priced sick buildings not of our unique design.
Sick above, below and on each side of the sick building
I have two degrees, but choose to work gig jobs. People judge me and think I’m crazy for doing it, but I don’t care what anyone thinks. I love being able to make my own schedule and take days off whenever I need to. I love the freedom that comes with that. I deal with anxiety and PTSD, so sometimes I need a “mental health break” for a day to two. Not having to ask permission for that or explain my PERSONAL struggles to a boss that doesn’t really give a shit about me…..priceless. I’m hoping to start my vanlife journey relatively soon, and you give me so much inspiration. Thank you for being open and honest with us, and for keeping it REAL. Safe and happy travels, my friend!
What do you for gig work. I'd like to make my schedule
Realy enjoy u vidios i think its great what u have done deside 2 live in u van linda brislin uk🎉
✌🏼👊🏼
I remember back in the day when we lived like this and everyone thought ut was so crazy and we were abusing our kids. Now kids are living their lives and doing well and i am ready to get back to it. I miss all thses places and the rest stops
I like your comment about not passing your old mattress off to some one ..I use to work in a thrift shop and people would try and donate stuff with rat crap ,or super dirty and we would say "we cant take this ' and they would say "poor people would love it " No poor people dont want nasty dirty stuff ,just like any other person
Soooo true!!! People can be so gross.
If it’s broken, over used or a super personal item, it’s meant for the dump.
Not to mention the folks who have to go through the donations don’t need to have to go through gross stuff either 🤢😷🙄
I grew up in the Tacoma/ Puyallup/ Seattle area. I moved to Georgia a few years ago. There used to be grass fields with horses and cows for miles between Seattle and Tacoma but now it is packed full of people. I used to work for the State of Washington at public schools and a juvenile prison but my job got dangerous so I retired early. I work online jobs only now.
So true about job security. I’ve been self-employed for 20 years, ever since my last W-2 job ended, when in 2004 the company owners sold out to a competitor. It was an online retail store, and the entire operation moved from California to Florida. We got three weeks notice-and no severance pay. So I figured, with that kind of security, I may as well just do this on my own. 20 years later, I’m still here, much freer, and happier.
I like the idea of " happy accidents!" I have had many in my life and they are always fun!
Dude your such a chill guy. Watching you just makes me want to quit my corporate job and eat pizza in a van life.
Then go do it
Make sure it’s a large van lol
It’s odd how small your van looks from the outside but when you’re in it, it looks pretty spacious.
That oddity is something I still haven’t gotten over after all these years. But the van is a Tardis
We really appreciate you dear Scott!
You live a very smart. This video is very good
I grew up in Southern California, raised my children there, moved to the Olympia area. Appreciate all that you teach us with your gentle wisdom.
Olympia is nice! I’m in Mt Hood OR, originally from Long Beach CA.
Occasionally I miss the sun in the winter but overall I wouldn’t trade it!
As long as your happy that's all that counts
Aloha Scott - You & your videos are such a blessing to many of us. The simplicity of your life puts a lot of things into perspective. Thank you for being a wonderful person both inside & out.
Aww, thanks
Amen Scott no job is secure 😉
Glad that you got your Mattress, Scott..... what a clever way to get rid of the old Mattress...😉👍🏽
Sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do 😂
I have carried this quote in my wallet for decades. "There is no future in any job. The future lies in the man who holds the job" George Crane
Static is the best
I'm guessing a person w/ nothing better to do commented about a quote I repeated (in quotation marks & author's credit). What a Rude Dude! Thank you Scott for deleting that little bit of ugliness.🥴
Thanks!
Hey Thanks so much, Kat!
OMG!! That’s the Fred Meyers I shop at all the time and I know that CRAZY intersection well. I think that’s cool.
You want to hear something funny? I shopped there for probably six months before I noticed the underpass. I’d grumble about how hard it was to get out of there and then one day found a better exit. Haha
Yes, you cannot be more right what job you do. As long as you’re happy and don’t go hungry for you and your van, that’s enough ! Keep living !
Just one small coffee, the goldilocks of mattresses, federal / felony way and ice cream. Great episode, was especially interested to hear a little more about your background. Yes, I guess we roll with the changes, or move on. I live something of a minimalist / below my means lifestyle in a tiny one bedroom bungalow and am currently mulling over next steps. I find your tone and content very helpful. Thank you.
Looking back, it seems I was always happiest living in smaller spaces. Best wishes to you Adam
Yeah for new mattress! Yeah for ice cream!🍨🥄
Scott. I can learn from your discreet approach to subjects… better than being an open book. At the same time it’s healthy to share. STAY SAFE OUT THERE
Hi Scott, I enjoyed the content. You're doing well with UA-cam. I watch all of your videos. They're so calming & peaceful... Jesus loves you.
Thanks Selah
Live and let live👍
Scott have never gone back to where ever have lived or my professional life took me. Have great memories! The NoMad Life gives new memories & great comradery with another☕☕enjoyed. Safe Travels🛣🚐☁☁always Tommy🤠
An interesting history. Life does take some strange turns. I Admire how you have sorted things out and moved onward. You have adapted and drawn on both your creativity, coping skills and a knack for self sufficiency to shape your new lifescape. Thank you for sharing how its worked for you. It helps other people find clarity and direction in their lives too.
I enjoy following you. How do you heat and cool?
Thanks. I have videos on my heater and fans and cooling. I also try to stay close to the ocean or travel to find better weather.
I support your thoughts about your way for work income. It does allow you to travel and just figure out some income down the road.
Thanks for sharing. It's an interesting position to be in how much to disclose about yourself. Your choice to have this channel creates a challenge.
It’s a bit of a tightrope walk. I much prefer to discuss national forests and hiking areas. Hopefully there will more questions regarding nature and less about boring work.
I share your point of view about work - A job is just a means to an end. To take it a step further, you work in order to live and not the other way around.
Thank you for sharing
You’re a good speaker
You are awesome. I respect your individuaized thinking, and living for yourself and not doing what others think you should do. I am the same way. Been self employed for 20 plus years. No regrets. ❤❤❤
So true, there is nothing reliable!
I've worked at so many things and your only goal should be staying happy at what you like to do. So keep on doing you! I love working different jobs because I don't like getting bored.
I understand the title, I can't go back to being unhealthy. Keep living your beautiful life in your tiny home.
I agree, work is work. We don't need a title. I'm not a fan of the heat either. I'm working towards living this lifestyle. Love your videos. I was so happy to see a video on Thursday night. ❤
Your neighborhood birds sound a lot like my neighborhood birds. Great update. Appreciated the work thread - fills in some of the picture I’d developed over time.
HELLO HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL STAY SAFE ☕
Life is a journey, thanks for sharing. I was told by an older gentleman that worked in a hot factory that he always drank a hot beverage when it was hot because it made his outside cooler.
I can watch n listen to u all day?
2 blocks from my daughters house, my base.
The fact your van is white will no doubt help keep you cool. Mine is dark gray and heats up like an oven in this weather. I have aircon but the engine needs to be running so I stay at home where it's cool and thankfully my place of work has air con so we are okay there.
I have watched pretty much every video you put out since 2018 and you help relax me.
Yes, white paint and no windows were my top priorities when I bought this van. I’m lucky to have gotten both.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching all these years. It means a lot.
I have a gel mattress and I love it
Remember doing the same thing at the Fred Meyer store in Burlington, WA around Oct 2021. Great price on the foam mattress, but only 3 sizes.
I feel the same after 5 years living in my suv full time I love the simple life & will be much better once I can drive my suv
I doing some your old videos and trying to get to know you its not a growing thing its just I try to understand people who make me think and feel
Yes, Marlene’s market and deli is a very nice place to go. I went there all the time when I lived in the Des Moines’s area.
Wishing you a wonderful day Scott😎
Thanks Sunny
Watching your videos I thought you was from California, but now I know I live in Tenino just south of Olympia.
Thank you for sharing the very pleasant Celebration Park, which is a place I’m quite familiar with.
Thank you for sharing. I love on southern Mississippi and an 80 degree day down here would be heaven.
Thanks for sharing your day.
I have always had a problem finding a mattress for my van thanks for the tip. Your blog has always given such great ideas, keep it up thanks. Fred Meyers who would have thought.
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You are such a sweetheart..I enjoy watching you go through life…your dry humor cracks me up….
I use to live in Salishan for almost 20 years : )
I had to look that up. Hadn’t heard of it before
Yes, a lot of history there~ Enjoying your chats about WA.
Enjoyable video friend
Excited to watch
I too love his vlog
I've been waiting for a video like this, Scott, and watching your channel since you left Seattle a couple years ago, I always wondered how you were making money in your vanlife journey. This all makes sense. I agree with your views on jobs, etc. Seattle looks great this time of year.
Thanks for showing Marlene's. I haven't been back to Federal Way in a few years, and I'm not sure when I'll be back in that area, but when I do I'm definitely going to stop there.
I got into the Tacoma Marlene’s too. It was good too
I like your perspective on things.
100%. No job is reliable. That's been my experience as well. Finding a trade you enjoy and working for yourself is probably the most reliable. But then you have marketing and lead generation to get work. So actually, you are correct. Nothing is truly reliable. I'm a dog trainer by trade and I deal with the same stuff. At least I really enjoy what I do and have the best clients on earth because they all love their dogs. May God bless you abundantly and guard you fiercely in all your ways!
Thank you for sharing something that is unpleasant for you to talk about regardless of the reason. I worked in the healthcare field and I can’t tell you how many people over the years moved on due to changes that they didn’t feel was right. Basically they wanted to live and work on their own terms when and if they were able. I have really enjoyed listening to your videos as with my migraines sometimes watching them can be agonizing. Safe travels.
Thank you. I hope you aren’t suffering too badly from the migraines. Wishing you well
You are a strong person. Thank you for sharing your way of life. Not everyone is able to do that enviable way to live.
Totally agree Scott my work experience is very similar had great jobs with lovely people but nothing lasts for ever , hope the mattress works out x😊
Nice seeing you "in your element" in your old stomping grounds.....thanks for sharing.
It's been in the 90's in Wisconsin for several weeks. Especially difficult if it's humid and doesn't cool down at night for sleeping. I drink Gatorade when really hot and humid. It puts electrolytes into your body. It also comes powdered in a can that you can mix in regular water yourself. Plus I drink over a gallon of water a day. I have difficulty with hot weather also. It rained last night and cooled off some for today. When one door closed another opens. Take care of yourself. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Humidity is tough, especially with those high temperatures. Wishing you well
Thank you. I was interested and agree with your viewpoint.
well said about the job stuff sir
As long as you are happy, that is all that matters.
I gave this video a chance based upon my desire to learn more about funding this particular lifestyle which I somewhat enjoyed in my raw (unfinished/converted in any way from factory) cargo van for a year... but I smoked so much pot during the wonderful narrative experience3 (I clicked back a few times) that I must have missed what you do for money! lol Much love to all vanlifers, and stay hungry (as Twisted Sister says, lol) , bro!
Thanks for showing us around your old home town(s). We have friends that used to live in Tacoma. They live in Kennewick now.
So happy you got a new mattress! We got foam like that for our van too, but since my husband works at a furniture store we ordered it through there. We don't have a Fred Myers nearby! 😊 They had quite a selection! 👍
Also, how could you forget about your ice-cream on a hot day?! .....even though it's not coffee. ☺️
It would have been a good day for coffee flavored ice cream
@@StaticCamperVan Absolutely!🍦
Static, or a coffee float 😉👍
So true no jobs are secure. I smile how you say it's warm 83 degrees. I use to live in Berkeley California which was 58 to 60 every day
Now I live in San antonio texas 103 degree weather every day. It took me a few weeks to adjust. It's dry heat and I lost my winter cadavre skin color.
I know people love winter but I had enough of new jersey blizzards and cold cruel winters
I’ve lived most of my life in the desert. Working outside in 115° (on the cooler days) wasn’t fun. When the weather gets slightly warm, I get flashbacks to those days
I used to live in Federal Way. But I like the Puyallup area better. It's a very nice community
A trip down memory lane, Scot. Such a beautiful like you are leaving in your van. My wife says hi and wishes you the very best. Love your commentary. Please make sure to ask your followers to subscribe and to share your youtube channel.
Hey Thank you. It’s good advice, but I’m shy about asking people to follow
👍Nice. Thanks for sharing. 💝
Very Cool!! I live in Puyallup. My. Rainer is a awesome view. Enjoy yourself.
Thanks for Sharing an informative Vid of the surrounding Area. Stay SAFE💪😎💪☘️🚐☘️
Good to see you back in Seattle, it's a great city.
Scott thank you for the job info. Very sincere.
Held us in work suspense 👍💖
Not purposely.
Hi there!
FYI, I never go back, mentally, physically or relationship wise.
Loved this video.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Scott, I just saw your video of your old stomping grounds in the Puyallup and Federal Way (Felony Way) LOL areas. I work in the Kent area and like to sneak off to Saltwater Park whenever possible. I find it to be a nice peaceful place when not busy, like mid week. There are so many nice places in the “Seattle/Tacoma region that it’s easy to find places like Saltwater Park that aren’t far but make you feel like you’re miles away. Hope you’re enjoying the weather. Cheers!!
I really enjoy watching your laid back channel Scott,i admire your approah to life Keep on smiling
Greetings and good look
From
Stockholm Sweden
Lmao oooh I used to work in Virginia. Hilarious. Thank you for that. 😂
I've never been to the North West of the USA. I live in the UK and I sort of suspect that Washington State has similar weather to the UK. People characterise it as being very rainy, but there are probably a lot of sunny days in Washington State and that is also true of the UK.
I wonder if you have done any videos about life in your van on very rainy days (when they do happen). I think I'd enjoy that. I actually enjoy being in motorhomes in rainy weather, I have rented motorhomes in the past for holidays and found myself in rainy weather, but found I quite enjoyed myself. Rain here in the UK is usually not very heavy, so you can still go out and do stuff, but you need a dry place to return to.
I’m originally from a desert so the rain is welcome. I have a couple of videos that are about being in my van in the rain: ua-cam.com/video/lX_vL3Xbzog/v-deo.html
So many corporations and sports teams are leaving California and moving to Nevada that Reno and Vegas are growing like crazy, we have lots of warehousing too. Enjoy your summer. 😊
I love your elephant headboard.
That’s there to hide an old ugly sleeping bag behind it
You’re sure right about the job thing. It’s an almost sure bet that businesses change every 10yrs, if not every 5yrs. It’s a rare thing to expect to stay at any job location beyond that. And truth be told, it’ll only get less secure with the changing times.
To be honest, in general, I think we’re living in the few remaining years of the Information Age, as we are on the skirts of coming into the AI Age. And, although there are still so many countries and civilizations that have never even seen such simple Technolgies as a microwave, this world is rapidly changing.
To me, this is why I feel it’s so important to just do your best on a daily basis, and simply enjoy every waking moment…because one thing is for sure, time stops for no one. So, like a broken record…don’t sweat the small stuff. Live and let live. Influence one another in the best way possible, and let bygones be bygones. See life as being too short, and not never ending…cause it will all end sooner than you think✌️🕊
Shopped Fred Meyers when I lived in Salt Lake City :))
Oh cool, didn’t know they were out there
I think I found your channel when you still lived up there. Maybe. But whenever it was, I'm glad that happened. It is LOVELY up there. Glad you got a new mattress on your new bed, better sleep makes a better life.
You’ve been following for a long time now. Thanks Liz
Scott you keep going to all my places! I was born in Tacoma, raised in Puyallup, lived 30 years in Shelton. I know where the Fred Meyer is, used to be called HiHo in the 60's. I picked raspberries for Pichas as a kid, and blueberries for Fazios. Still have family there. Moving back to Shelton soon from Skagit County up north. A l l those warehouses used to be farmland! Kind of sad.
Skagit County is beautiful.
Very beautiful in Seattle lately
Craving cake...Goldilocks mattress lol
I think Port of Seattle down right now
Is it? That could cause some problems
Love your videos you have a very relaxed personality. Please take it easy with the coffee.
❤This looks like a nice neighborhood!👍
😊😊😊😊
7:21 This right here is a giga-chad tactic. Well done sir.
What’s that?
@@StaticCamperVan I just admired the way you threw that mattress down, and tested that product right in the store, like a champ! Not everyone has the courage to do so, so I like your style man
Thanks again for sharing! Appreciated as always.
Great video.
This is a good time to visit the Seattle/Tacoma area. I hope you get a chance to visit Mount Rainier this summer too. It would make a great video. Stay safe. (crime in this area has increased most recently)
Yes, it would be nice to get back to Rainier
Nice! ❤