Opening all the doors | Van life

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Hi, my name is Emi. I'm born in raise in small town just outside Quebec City, this is where my lovely accent comes from. My #vanlife story starts in September 2018. After a long-term relationship that I was trying for more than a year to rebuild, I decided it was time to end this toxic relationship once for all. This is where I decided to move away from this man that I was still in love with. I put all my belongings inside my SUV (GMC Jimmy) and moved six hours from where I was living. I didn’t know where I would sleep, didn’t know where I would work, but I knew I needed to make a drastic move. At that time, I told myself I would only sleep in my car for a month while looking for a place to rent. What I didn’t know is that one month became another month and another month. In the end, I end up sleeping in my car for a full year. Even if people consider this the lowest time of my life, this experience was the best thing I couldn’t have done with my life. I took that year to focus on myself, decide what I wanted, and most importantly, what I didn’t want. That year made me also realize that for so long, I was chasing the wrong dreams. I was chasing what society wanted me to be: to have a big house, a steady job, kids, get married… None of those dreams was making me happy. In September 2019, while I was actively looking for a van, I received a phone call that someone had found my cat (Kelly). After trying for hours with no success to communicate with my ex-boyfriend (who was taking care of her), I decided to drive the six hours to go pick her up. Without going into too much detail, it turns out he wasn’t able to take care of her anymore. So I brought her in a cat kennel for a couple of days until I found a van we both could live in. I put all the savings that I had accumulated while living in my car and bought my van (a 2011 Ford Econoline that I end up adding a hightop) In the beginning, It wasn’t so glamour. My cat and I were sleeping on a mattress on the floor of the van. We both had to adjust. Now, my cat loves this lifestyle as much as I do; she looks at the window while I’m driving, and she loves exploring new places. Since then, my cat Kelly and I have been living full-time in my self convert van.

[Canadaeverfree]

Had no idea that cats like peanut butter. Loved how she bounded through the curtain when she heard the bag being opened. 🥰

[BethDoublekickChick]

Kelly was an absolute star in today's video, from the cute way she always begs for peanut butter, to her funny little face while she is getting brushed, so cute!
Thanks Emi 💜🤘🧹

[flockoturtles]

I noticed the new lens right away. I thought, Oh wow, Emi is really getting better at this!
Fresh air and sunshine is the cure for everything.

[sharonoldham]

Love how Kelly asks for more peanut butter 🥜 😊
I like the new lens.

[lynnecarter]

We need to get your channel to 100k in 2025. Great videos. ❤❤❤

[terriweston-brjf]

Emi, I love the way you put your videography and music together! You're so good! By the way, your van looks great, inside AND out!!

[IzzyOnTheMove]

7:36 Kelly: "It's massage time!!!!"

Bon appétit! Next time, order 3x peanut butter, one for Kelly obviously

[missdanimack]

OMG, there was a scene with Kelly riding in the front seat, and I just caught myself mindlessly baby talking her. 😄

[TexasGlitter-hsbz]

LOL Kelly your so silly... She says more mom! You need to do more videos like that with Kelly it makes me laugh... lolol love it!!

[IzzyOnTheMove]

2:56 I love the bag with the butterflies!!!

[lindasteller]

It must make your heart happy to see Kelly wanting to go for walks and be outside again. I know I feel sad to see my dog getting older, but when he does something that makes him seem younger again, it makes me so happy. I like the spot you found, and what a joy to open the doors and clean everything up.

[VaguelyMeandering]

Kelly is so gentle...Those flowers were gorgeous! Thank you for taking us along on this trip. There's something to be said about airing out a space. Spring cleaning! Kelly's rain protest was hilarious! I appreciate your creativity. Thank you!

[ruthanderson]

That's so cute - first time I've ever seen a cat eat peanut butter. Kelly says: mom don't you know that even the star of the show needs a rest now and again so, sorry, no kisses tonight.

[Katarina-dsmj]

Your new lens makes a big difference! Earl Grey is my favorite tea as well.❤️ I’m so glad Kelly was able to enjoy some time in the outdoors. She was making some happy meows.

[Christine-hk]

Kelly’s comments were so funny today 😊 she really was the star of the show

[RelaxedMode-jd]

Awwh just let Miss Kitty sleep ♥She looks so peaceful and relaxed!♥♥

[drjsbvi]

I like your new camera lense. Kelly was fun to watch today. She seems so happy, I love how she sleeps in the passenger seat while you drive. She was hugging the seat while facing backward. Adorable!❤❤

[ahimmeroder]

Love how Kelly tells you when she wants more!

[danstafford]

Your vlogs are more professional then most YouTubers.