Fun fact I really truly thought I'd only be gone for two weeks :-). I'm feeling extra grateful to be back and posting this week - our whole world has been changing rather quickly, and it's been weird not documenting the process through these videos - I'm excited to continue sharing our adventures through 2023, even if they look a little different than I thought they would lol. Tis the season for change I suppose. Anyways - I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday + new year season, and we'll be back sometime next week with another video 🎄🎉

@DrychronRed

Жыл бұрын

I was getting worried... was going to go look on Patreon... Cheers!

@jordancaraway5697

Жыл бұрын

So excited to see you post again!!

@darrenpassman9834

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Happy New Year. 🔥

@mattwedelich347

Жыл бұрын

Great video 📸😃😂

@tuscansun53

Жыл бұрын

Missed you! Glad you are back❤️‼️🐶

It is sad you stopped making videos, Mariah. They are so chill as you document your life journey and following your dreams. Hope all is well.

HI Mariah, My husband and I enjoy watching your journey with your cute pup. My husband is a retired Chief from Cal-Fire, he is concerned about your new doors on your truck blowing shut on you on a windy day, he's seen people get seriously injured from and gust of wind slamming the doors closed. Just make sure you secure your doors if you are sitting or standing in the back of Steve, ha! Be safe, enjoy the ride. Blessings Patti and Dan

@Mery143341

Жыл бұрын

Just commenting to make Patti's comment go higher up. That's a serious concern

@tarynebrady

Жыл бұрын

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@rsdouglass4

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, latch ‘em open if you don’t already 😊

@laobejanegra926

Жыл бұрын

That was just ONE of my first concerns as well 😨 i personally wouldn't have gotten giant doors that have to be opened like that. But I'm sure she'll figure out a way to secure them 🙏🏻💯

@joebard88

Жыл бұрын

@laobejanegra926 the doors are awesome. Imagine that thing fully opened up. Glorious. But yes get door catchers

When you stop for the night . Go through the opening that you made from the box to the cab and if you take your seatbelt and loop it through the hand, wrist on the door and then loop through it and bring it back and lock it in on both your doors. It’s kind of a safety feature that their truck drivers do.

@CC-ly8jt

Жыл бұрын

UP! When she got off through the front to get to the back I was like heyyyyyy no no no

@redwolfexr

Жыл бұрын

@@CC-ly8jt its "under construction" - that path seems to be blocked.

@recoblade1465

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve seen a lot of other truckers do that but I realized that it just slows down how fast someone can open the door. So I tie a piece of cord between the two doors or a short ratchet strap

Please remember that this is coyote “hungry time” in the desert, keep Finn extra close!

@victoriaclanton2517

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe also a little tracking collar. My senior dog has to have one because he does the same thing lol.

@wanton1234

7 ай бұрын

That's why I have a 200+ lb dog. we have rescued 2-3 peeps with little dogs surrounded by coyotes lol

I am not sure quite where you are beyond the Sierras but here is a tip. I suspect the recent rains in California will have reached Death Valley. This means it will have the once in 20 year desert flower bloom. It would be really wonderful if one of the travelling youtubers could film this for us. If you are already heading more north then you will have to skip it. Best wishes for your journey.

@amtul942

Жыл бұрын

This happened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in years. The desert is now green!

@MomCat6000

Жыл бұрын

Me: looking up prime bloom time in Death Valley 👀

@kerridavis2630

Жыл бұрын

@@MomCat6000 🤣

@Soleya9

Жыл бұрын

I went to Death Valley in 2004 with the superbloom and it was pretty awesome to see.

@carpediem7654

Жыл бұрын

@@amtul942 it's normal in some parts of Saudi Arabia.

When you have a moment drive onto a Cat Scale at a truck stop. They will ask you if it’s your First weigh..you say yes. Then they will ask you for a truck number…you make one up. Then they will say ok and you go drive off the scale and park. Go inside to the counter and tell them your truck number. You will get a ticket with the weight. I say this, because you saw a sign that read no trucks. They are trying to save the roads and bridges. So they may have a weight restriction. If you know how much you weigh, you will get away with it, if your under the number. Good luck! Stay safe.

Glad you're back. From all the previous comments down below, I think a bunch of us want a run-down on those cool rear doors. Great job to the fabricators!

Yayyy your back!! I hope all goes well. I’ll be tuning in next week! Safe travels to you finn and Steve!! ❤

@nicki8731

Жыл бұрын

you're

Mariah's back! What a treat! I really like the new doors on Steve, so glad you got rid of the roll up door:) You always find the most beautiful places to park, almost magical. Looking forward to the new adventure's of Mariah & Finn in 2023!

So glad to see you back. Legit have checked multiple times a week for update! Welcome back!

Glad to see you again. Looks like you had a good holiday. Looking forward to more adventures in 2023.

I like following the coincidences as well! It’s like the universe is leaving breadcrumbs to follow

So I'm someone who loves creating but struggles making videos when I see how un-aesthetic my rig is compared to others. Watching you make a half-built box truck look like the coziest, happiest little place has given me so much encouragement to just do it anyways, so thank you :) Love all your vids

I usually make decisions in the same manner. Especially living on the road and trying to pick a direction I usually follow synchronicities for my next destination. Happy that your hunches lead to something great!

I love how your sweet baby was chilling in your sweater!

Welcome back, Mariah Alice & Finn! I hope 2023 is another wonderful year for you, filled with everything good that you've ever dreamed of & more. 💝

Am so glad to see you back and that you had what sounds like an incredibly good and satisfying new direction on your life's journeys Ms Mariah. It warmed my heart to see you smiling and giggling and the sheer look of inner happiness from within lighting your face up. Always enjoy your journeys on here and thank you for sharing with us. Looking forward to your continuing build out of your new home. Thank you again, take care, see ya on here and safe travels.

Be safe out there! Love your adventurous spirit. Cool seeing the Moss Landing smoke stacks, use to pass them everyday to my job in Carmel Valley.

I am so glad to hear you are back! I understood wanting to take time off for yourself and Finn. Taking care of yourself is always the priority before everything else. I am excited to see where you, Finn and Steve's will go for the next adventures :) If you feel you need time off to yourself. Don't be afraid to take it. A recharge is always a good thing. Most of us have forgotten how important a recharge to a human body is.

Well I don’t know that I have ever been so confused and captivated by a video at the same time. Ok, let’s roll with this adventure!❤

So glad to see she’s still doing her thing. I always feel so inspired every time I watch her, well I should address her I guess, you inspire me so much. Thank you for following your desire to find freedom.

Happy to see you back. This video left me feeling confused though. Good luck with whatever you do this year. Can’t wait to see more. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

Glad you’re back after taking time for yourself. I’m 24 and my life is so vastly different from a life on the road. I do live vicariously thru your videos though, helps settle the need for travel some in my soul. Thank you. Been watching you for a year now and it’s been great. Also side note I absolutely love Finn, maybe you could do a video about him ❤❤❤

So happy to see you and Finn back! Looking forward to watching your new journey and build out of Steve. You appear to be very relaxed and happy about your new “home” to come and I am rooting for your success! Best wishes and a Happy New Year!

Glad to see you’re back..love to see your videos..and Finn is so adorable..you are so brave to be doing what you are doing..being on the road being so young..you are so brave..stay motivated and focused..you give inspiration for others (including myself, but I have to stay put where I am at because of my husband doctors, my parents, and in laws) to live on the road. ❤

Good to see you back.Looking forward to following your adventures this year.

@rsprockets7846

Жыл бұрын

DITTO

Welcome back! I binged all your videos a few weeks ago and I'm super excited for what's to come. Also congratulations on moving!

So glad to see you and Finn! Glad you had a month off. Vacations always feel so good. During this past month, I had images of you being creative with your truck, making it very homey. Instead, you were on a real vacation! Good for you! For some reason, I still want to help you put together your truck. Even though, I'm in the middle of the country and far from where you are! Oh, well! Have fun! Welcome back!

Good to see you back.Can't wait to follow along on this jorney.

So great to see you back. Blessings to you and Finn.

I am so glad you are Ok. I and am sure others were concerned that you were all right. I fully understand about needing some time off to reset. Many years ago I lost a job unexpectedly, corporate reshuffle(was told I was safe). I took time to try to figure it out and a friend gave me a push in another direction. Whether or not it was the right one doesn't matter, I was back to myself, which is what you needed. I have relocated several times, no place is perfect, but as long as your happy with the situation, that is all that matters.

Hi Mariah. Thanks for taking us with you. Excitement building.

Glad you're back! Cant wait to follow you on your new journey!

Yay!!! So glad you're ok I was getting worried!!! Glad your happy, you seem incandescently happy! Love the new doors and I can't wait to follow more of your adventures! And finn of course!

So pleased to see you and fin. I literally watched all your videos in one day. I have anxiety and was having a hard time but watching you really calmed me and inspired me. All the beautiful places we get to see through your eyes is truly a blessing. Keep warm keep smiling stay safe and be happy 😘

💥 Hi Mariah, so glad you're back ! Missed your posts. 💙

We were worried you left us! But then, we saw your post of the "Three Amigos" road warriors pic of you girls over Christmas! Glad you're back. It is now 2023, and CHANGE is always good! Glad to see you and Steve are still in tact and ready for the next adventure! Oh, we really missed Finn too! God Bless!

Its refreshing to see a traveler eating from a can, I was homeless for around 2 years , it was canned beans or soup and #2 in a bucket.

Welcome back, happy to see Fin back on the road. Hope all is well, and probably after a much needed break you are doing well.

I enjoy going along with you on your journey and the freedom you have❤

Welcome back! Was definitely missing some vicarious van life living as we wait for our own rig to be delivered. Glad you had a bit of a break, looking forward to seeing your adventures with Steve this year!

Glad you and Finn are Back, have a Blessed time.

Welcome back! Excited for your new adventures. Definitely need an update on the work done to Steve since last video. Hopefully you have some footage of the work.

I see a new spark in you. ❤So happy to see you again and look forward to watching your journeys.

You're glowing!! I'm excited to see your adventures

Hi Mariah hope you had a great time off and glad your videos are back🙂

I’m glad to see you’re back. Your videos are great, so relaxing to watch. It’s so good to see the best boy Finn. The perfect sidekick.

🎼Mariah Alice gonna find her palace gonna keep on trucking til the day is done🎼 The ballad of Mariah Alice ✌️

Awesome to see you back 👍

Bean and bacon soup straight out of the can is delish. :D All you need is a spoon, if the can is EZ open.

Yay!!! So excited for you and to see where you’re going!! I’m obsessed with your new vest I want to get one!!

Yay! So happy to see you back!❤

keep your eye on your pup when in the wilds lots of animals bigger than your pup looking for a meal. yeah i know you don't really want to hear that. just pay attention at all times and keep your doors locked when in your truck. you two stay safe.

Hope you & Finn will be happy wherever you go ❄️💜❄️

I rarely comment on videos but I have to say your videos have inspired me greatly. I’ve thought about vanlife for awhile now and recently gotten more serious about it but picking a vehicle is important. I loved the box truck idea after watching your 10 regrets and box truck videos. Looking forward to seeing the build develop.

So glad you are back. Hope that you and your family are doing well? I missed you and your van life journey. Hopefully you are back full time and continue to give us some of this great content or should I say these bangers that post up weekly. May God bless you, Amen!

I love your videos!!! such an inspiration! I am Australian and some day hope to travel like you. it is really nice to follow your journey. Best of luck!

Glad you’re back . I missed seeing your adventures. I’m looking forward to seeing more .

I literally started giggling when I saw this video posted. So glad I get to watch this video today, and i look forward to next week's!!! Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

Finn tucked inside your sweatshirt/jacket was the cutest ☺️💜. Missed you two! So happy you’re back 🥰. I love wearing my vest, cause sometimes I just don’t want sleeves on my jacket.

Sniffing your doggy for skunk odor....priceless!

You seem happy and at peace, excited for the next chapter of your life. I hope that impression is true!

I just stopped by your channel to check on you. So happy to see you and Finn are back on the road ! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the your home on wheels 😊

Hi Mariah, so glad to see you back. I had just checked yesterday to see if you had any new videos and then this popped up today. Be safe, can't wait to see what you will be doing with Steve. Hugs to Finn.

Looking forward to seeing the process of your truck build!

Thank you very much for sharing your adventure with us!

Lol that "soup" is used more like a sauce. My husband was like" WTF is she doing?" 🤣🤣🤣 You need an emergency tote with food and necessities back in Steve

glad to see you bac

Nice job on the rear doors. I'm full time in a stepvan with rollup door, my bed is built right up against it so the door doesn't rattle much. Cheers

I'm soo happy to see that you are back and feeling better! Your videos make me so happy!!

It's so nice to see you again! When I got the notification, it just got me excited. Congratulations to Steve on his new doors!

It going to be fun to see when your vanbuild is ready 😃

Hi Mariah Welcome back young lady I am so happy to see you traveling and going ( where ever ) I hope you have fun and can't wait to see the next up load

Really good to see you again! I love your new door!

Great video Mariah and happy to see you back...stay safe 🙂

Ahhh!!! You’re back! ❤

Hey! Proud to see you back.

I missed you!! Glad you are back and safe. You and Fen have become a part of my daily life.

Hugs to you and Fin, he's just the sweetest little boy , great vid, looking forward to many more and to see how Steve shapes up

Welcome back, happy travels! Would love to see a video on how the door install went. Looks cool

I just discovered your channel tonight but I’m hooked. Your happiness is so beautiful and contagious. Thank you for sharing your adventures life with the world. Please keep sharing and living your best life.

That scenery looks amazing!

DV is an awesome place. Thanks for sharing and welcome back!

It's so good to see you again... I've never doubted your absence, to being something negative for a minute... I'm glad to hear though, that you've taken time for yourself, and Finn,, to contemplate and plot out your next journey... 2023 should be an interesting year for everyone... I look forward to your next video, and all that it has to offer... You are a true inspirer to everyone👍🤟💪👏....

Yay I am glad to see you are back and posting videos again!! :) I hope you are moving up to Canada with all those clothes, we'd welcome you here!

Hey Mariah - I've spent the last week binging through your journey and I want to point something out that I hope is either informative or a reminder. Something that binging made plain to me as I have a sense of continuity with the part of yourself that shared. The videos in the van, primarily towards the end, became a spiral of introspection on the edge of melancholy with moments of pure happiness and hope throughout, no doubt. Since the seminal and emotional act of change from the van to the box truck, you exude joy and wonder. There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness, like motivation, is fleeting. Joy is pure and long term. That's beside the point. The point is; I believe you made a great choice. You caught some understanding of your needs from within yourself(a blessing really) and you were brave enough to act on it. Most people aren't and that is where regret comes from. Hold on to this. Hold on to this joy for as long as you can. And remember to be brave again when the time comes. Sending love and admiration from a fellow human.

Awesome timing been really looking forward to your next video hope you had a good Christmas and New Year

So nice to have you back. You and Finn have been missed. 😊❤

That gorgeous view of the mountains!

Glad you're back!! Missed your videos!!

Enjoyed seeing your video! Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures! You are good at this.

Nice to see you back. The new door looks awesome and mucher safer. Can't wait for the next video.

Very happy to see you back

Alaska is the kind of place that would be brought up several times by coincidence.

I’m glad you’re back!

Nice to see you back again, love the doors and yeah that soup 🍜 looked interesting 😂. Anyway, can’t wait to see where you’re heading and what you build!

So excited you’re back!!! Ready to watch your adventures in 2023 and more STEVE content 😜😍

Glad you are back! 👏👏👏

Wow...The places you go... :) ...soooo beautiful!!!