Category: Van Living
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Our First Trip (Engine Fire)
At least LuLu didn’t explode. That’s what I’ve been telling myself. At least I didn’t blow myself up. I say that with a smile. Not because I’m happy that LuLu caught on fire, but I do find it comical that this is my existence. That “I didn’t explode today” is the bar. And hey, we…
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The Photo Shoot
This was one of those moments where life hands you something completely unexpected. I’m completely in awe to have had an opportunity like this and I’m so thankful for it. We had a full photo shoot and it was so much fun! Let’s rewind to Thursday. I was scrolling through Facebook as one does when…
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Learning to Drive LuLu
Every moment is a learning opportunity when it comes to LuLu. Sometimes even surprisingly so. Up to this point, I’ve only ever driven a stick once and it was about a week before LuLu came home. Now that we’ve got her nice and tuned up and the weather is getting warmer, its time to learn…
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Home Sweet Home
The best part of moving into a new place is definitely making it feel like home. Setting up your things where you want them, putting up decorations on the walls and shelves, hanging curtains and placing throw pillows. Home isn’t about the stuff you keep in your house, but it’s what you do with your…
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What I’ve Learned So Far (Part 1)
We’re on a journey together, me and LuLu. And you. You’re there, too. Part of that journey is learning. I knew there would be a big learning curve, but I don’t quite know if I was prepared for what what kind of curve it was going to be. If you’re unaware, older model Volkswagens aren’t…
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Welcome to the LuLu Community
Community. It’s something that I think all of us want in some regard. To that I say, welcome to the LuLu community! A big driving factor to taking the leap is a search for a community that I felt I was lacking. My friends are spread far and wide, and for me, that makes it…
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Getting LuLu Home
As I’m sure you’re aware by now, yes, LuLu made it home. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there on the journey back. I am forever grateful for the people who were. The day after our failed attempts at bringing her back, LuLu was left completely unlocked and unattended on the side of a mountain highway. It was…
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The Maiden Voyage
Here’s the thing. I can’t drive a stick. Or at least not well. And that poses an issue when the vehicle you’re buying is a standard. Thankfully, my mom knows how. She also learned on vehicles made pre-1980. She was the lucky contestant on getting LuLu home. Bringing home LuLu has been unlike any car…
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Making Van Life Work
The first thing I always wonder when I pine over living the more nomadic lifestyle (like the van life) is how these people make it work. That’s really the biggest thing standing in my way is the logistics of it all. I have to have a safety net and I have to have a reliable…
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How I Decided to Live the Van Life
Living the van life seems to be something reserved for Instagram or a dream that’s just out of reach. Ask my friends and their excitement about my journey would all indicate the same! It actually came about in mid-January. I’m sure many of you can relate, but 2021 was a terrible year. I tried to…