Seriously how has Hollywood not scooped you up? You provide enchanted, magical, content. You are so talented and amazing and no matter where the road takes you, you will always have an audience.

@geoffreywalker7308

5 ай бұрын

She’s too good for Hollywood, in my opinion

@Buckaroo801

5 ай бұрын

She doesn’t need Hollywood…she’s got KZread. ;)

@JasperKloek

5 ай бұрын

She's far more real than any Hollywood stuff.

@dokktekk

5 ай бұрын

Hollywood is a cesspool.

@thomassanio8745

5 ай бұрын

She is real, thank God Hollyweird has not scooped her up. Merry Christmas 🎄

The roots matter most when there's a storm

Whew, Christian! This one was packed full - full of all of the things that make life life. Dreams, possibilities, indecisions, beloved ancestors, family history, personal exploration... The good news is that there are no mistakes, just choosing one option over another. I really love that you allow us to follow along on your life journey. Thank you.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

It’s been an eventful couple of months! Thanks for being here ☺️

@dougosgood

5 ай бұрын

Well said Sharry! Thank you Christian for letting us into your life.

You will not find what you're looking for, it will find you! Safe travels and happy holidays 😀

@2vintage68

5 ай бұрын

Great advice.

@MR-backup

5 ай бұрын

You can't keep your cake and eat it too.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

I love that ☺️🙏🏻

@Humbledoor

5 ай бұрын

I thought I knew what I wanted out of life, only to find some thing/someone completely different to expectation. I am in awe as to what life throws up at the most unexpected time ! Cake and eat it......dam right!@@ChristianSchaffer

@Steger13

27 күн бұрын

Nope, you attract what you think of so it can't ever find you if you don't think and imagine it in the first place.

Hey Christian! Let me briefly share my experience, because I’ve been in a similar situation. I was really tired living in my van. Not tired of it, mind you, just tired of having to do all the things you listed so accurately by myself. I was craving stability and not to have to look at Google maps for a while! My partner and I were able to buy a home in the White Mountains of NH, a place I love. But turns out, I had the hardest time adjusting to being in one place. I know that I needed it when we looked for the home and bought it. And I’m still very grateful to have all my stuff in one place. But I terribly miss traveling. So I ordered a truck camper. Same as you, I want to be able to be more remote and off road and even though I had a AWD Ford Transit van the clearance and tires just weren’t enough for what I dream about. Now, I’m lucky to be able to do both: travel when I get fernweh and go home when I have enough. I’ve been thinking how it would be cool for you to purchase a home with nomadic friends and share it. But I know there’s a lot that can go wrong with that setup. I applaud you for being smart and not as impulsive as me. The 2-month house sit sounds perfect to give you time to reflect and notice how you feel. Merry Christmas!

@EricDolecki

5 ай бұрын

I love the White Mountains. Congratulations. I’ll be there this spring - wonderful hiking and pleasant people.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your perspective! I think a mix of traveling/home base would be such a nice balance. The White Mountains are so beautiful, too ☺️

@christinejolivette7886

5 ай бұрын

How did you find the house sit,please?

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

I use Trusted Houses sitters 🙌🏻

@Weathernerd27

5 ай бұрын

I live in a Van during the workeek and live in a country condo on the weekend. I think its the best of both worlds I have the flexibility to work anywhere in the Seattle Metro area but I get a break from the Van on weekends and feel some stability/community. I didn't have a choice I make 90k a year but Seattle house prices are so outrageous that I couldn't afford any house within 1 hours commute of my job.

After traveling solo around the world for a year, I came back expressly for the same reasons: a need for stability and socializing. It's been 6 months now and I need adventure again. Moral of the story is that we work on a system of craving and reward, and embracing it gives us the balance between order and disorder. Keep up the great videos Christian.

Is there a world where you can keep your van and buy a tiny home or a fixer upper? You are so close to the dream!! I pray you get the best of both worlds

There is a deep contentment and sadness in all of us. Every day is a journey where we feel the full effects of each and positively influence our inner thoughts as best we can. We wrap ourselves in nature, music, family, friends and most importantly- ourselves. Thank you for showcasing all of this in your stories.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Love this 🙏🏻

A magical tour. How awesome to go back and see what was begun. Grandpa was a good influence in your life. At 70, moving to Texas from Maine, I have really been thinking of the time and treasures, that mean more to me today than then. Life flew. Keep spreading your wings and fly ❤

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

I'm so grateful you share the evolution of not only your life but your thoughts. I can relate on chasing that itch you can't quite satisfy because at the end of the day, the most ideal situation is the opportunity to do it all as your desires naturally evolve in one long cyclical pattern. I want to live in the mountains but I need my family accessible. I want NO ONE around (70%) until I want someone around. (30%). I want to thru hike, work in my wood shop, build an off-grid home and practice permaculture, get better at the mandolin, read by the fire, swim in an ice cold lake, travel over seas and live out of a backpack, etc. It's tough because all things worth doing require time, focus, and money. I hope you find your "cake" and get to "eat it" too. Good luck on your journey and I'm cheering you on! ♥💪🏼🤘🏻

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Exactly! So many beautiful possibilities 🥲

You are an amazing storyteller

@LloydFassett

5 ай бұрын

Do you create a script or storyboard ? What % of time is in prep work and what % is in filming?

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥲🙏🏻

Good lord Christian… what vision you have. You can tell a story through your camera like no one else. Such a joy to travel with you… I’m still working on the BBC on your behalf. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, wherever you are this weekend…

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

🥲🙏🏻

I feel like you could go grocery shopping at a Walmart in Cleveland, and somehow come up with beautiful footage, interesting topics, and a great story to tell. Hope you continue to produce some content no matter what direction you decide to go.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Haha 😂 That would be a fun challenge!

Thanks, Christian, for showing some of your roots and heritage - nice to see you talking happily about your grandpa - pleased you're not crying at rainbows today. That cabin looks a great project tailor-made for you to renovate. 😁🙂🙂

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

those were happy rainbow tears 😉

And that, my friends, is what you call a beautiful soul.

You are a fabulous storyteller! Your adventures are intriguing and captivating. I have been to many of the places you mentioned: Yosemite, CanyonLands and Big Sur. Big Sur was rather interesting since I was hitching way, way back then when I was 18. Carefree and anxious to do something on my own. From there, went to meet my grandmother in Las Vegas for the first time. She had lived there for many years and she was so surprised to meet me. Shocked to hear the knock on her mobile home door at 6:30AM. I’ll never forget those 3 days I spent with her talking about her son (my Dad) and playing cribbage. She was so beautiful with her blond hair and easy communication. In the end, she drove me to the outskirts of town in her cherished pick up truck and dropped me so I could resume my hitchhiking journey back to Connecticut. I was going to be a sophomore in college. And to circle back to Big Sur, I went back after all these years about 5 years ago remembering the places I had stopped when I was 18. Each look out was so beautiful. I love the sea. I look forward to hearing more about your travels. Darrell

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

That is such a cool story 🥲 I sometimes wish hitchhiking was still a thing. I’ve done it a few times but I don’t think I’d try it anymore unless I really had to

You are an amazing storyteller and truly gifted videographer. I wish you luck in your search for what is next. If I may make a suggestion: you should consider retrieving an item from your grandfather’s property before it is sold. It can be as simple as an old board to mount a photo on or an item that is on one of the structures. When you find your next home, it will bring back your memories from your time there. Enjoy the journey!

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

I have a few of his hunting knifes, hatchet, and a rifle. And his wallet, which still smells like him even after all these years. I just wish I had gotten one of his flannels, more than anything 🥲 I would have probably worn it out by now, but still..

@timeriderx

2 күн бұрын

@@ChristianSchaffer 🥰🥰🥰🥲

“Grasshopper was tired. He lay down in a soft place. He knew that in the morning the road would still be there, taking him on and on to wherever he wanted to go.” ― Arnold Lobel, Grasshopper on the Road. Love your work ❤ and your videos...they are awesome ❤. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🙌🏻🙏🏻.

@islesanctum833

5 ай бұрын

Beautiful comment We are all grasshoppers somewhere along the way ❤️

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥲🙏🏻

During my entire law enforcement career, I have wanted to buy land and live off grid. But at the same time,I struggled with also wanting van life. I struggled for years about giving up my career and buying a van. Long story short, I got hurt at work and I am no longer a cop. I started my police career in Missouri. I went to the academy in Columbia and lived in Lees Summit. After a lot of thinking, I have decided to buy an off road van and travel for a while. Then purchase some land,possibly in MO, since all my friends are there. Im gonna live off grid and travel in the van for when I get the itch to just go. Great videos and I have no doubt you will make the best decision when it’s time. Be safe on the road!!

I feel the same way. My family is all on the Great Lakes. On the Grand River Reserve and in the Niagara Region of Ontario, but after living in Cali for 13 years and now on Vancouver Island for the 7 years I can’t see myself relocating there. I go for visits and it only reconfirms me not moving back home. We go where we feel alive. Not always “comfortable”, but alive. This is the key for me. Another great video. Thanks for being real.😊🙌🏾

It was good that you checked out the cabins in the Ozarks. Now you move on. Are you also pet sitting at the house? Pics? It seems you take after your grandfather as far as being adventurous goes. Good for you. Being in the great outdoors is good for the soul. Blessings to you Christian!❤

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Yep! Pet sitting :) Going on a few adventures with him, too! 🐶

Sounds like living in one place would answer far more questions than continuing on the road will. The road is always out there. Cheers Christian!

Wanderlust is all-consuming. It never ends. Some day comes for everybody. We'll look back and consider how we spent our time. Choose wisely.

Get a tiny home or mobile home built into the ground like at a "trailer park", they are super cheap and awesome!!! Then you can get a 4x4 and not have to worry about anything getting broken into or stolen :) You'll figure it out. Follow your heart Christian, it'll never lead you astray!

Always a pleasure when a new video from my favorite "roadie" pops up in the feed. Be safe and blessed this Christmas, Christian, and the best for you in 2024 and beyond! ❤

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Happy holidays! ☺️

Thanks for showing us a little bit of your family history. Love that piece of property. Your wagon train of thoughts is healthy, and I think you are right, it's the end of the year maybe we all in some way take count of where we are and where are we going. I hope you realize that with all the options you were ticking off the fact that you can do any of then sets you free. Merry Christmas Christian, enjoy the holidays.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Happy holidays, Dan ☺️🎄

This sounds soo familiar. I'm currently house hunting. Love to travel. Love beautiful places. Love animals. Been around the world. Lower 48 many times..to most of the same places. it's so hard to find "the right place". I'm single but lonely. It's as you say. I feel stuck in a lot of ways. My dad died recently so I had to move temporarily to the east coast to help my mom. I'm ok with the house I'm renting. It's not home.. so I'm building a van. 😂 I wish you and everyone who reads this a very Merry Christmas/happy holidays and a Happy New Year! 🎉☃️❄️🎄🥂💖

I’ve watched your channel for a few years now and inspired by your photography and storytelling 😊. I’m sure you have been asked this or considered it already but- have you ever considered thousand trails membership? We are full time in an rv hopping state parks and it was hectic moving so often and once we joined it’s been the stability we’ve needed, and a home base to leave stuff behind to explore trails. Hot water, laundry, bath houses, most are away from cities. Even ways to build community since it’s almost all full timers. They have a bunch all around the perimeter of the USA. You can do the $600 per year membership to try it for a year. That’s the one where you can do 2 weeks in 2 weeks out. Finance for $50 per month and at least you could have a good place to stop between boon docking (weeks which got to us after a year almost only boon-docking). We joined the lifetime one for 11k I think and it’s 3 weeks park to park. We can move as much as we want to. Now we boon dock only when we feel like it. It’s easy to get last minute reservations except fl. It may not be as ascetic to stay in since lots of people stay there but they have one in Yosemite 5 min away from the entrance. That alone might be worth the try. It sure takes the logistics to an easier level. You could even get an rv / tow a 4x4. Just in case you didn’t know, there is a nice middle option between a house and feeling so unstable.

Incredibly beautiful story. Hope you make that stunning property into what it was meant to be.

Hey, Christian! I'm also a roadie with a van (also a promaster) and, like you, I really wanted a way to get farther off-road than where my van could go. So I wound up buying a Suzuki Samurai and I tow it behind me. It's been awesome and it's really helped me get into places that my van could never get close to. (I basically overland with it and leave the van somewhere safe. I just got done spending a few months in the Siskiyous and the little Samurai easily got me to the tops of the mountains.) The Samurais are pretty cheap to buy and are easy / cheap to work on and very reliable. And since they're so light, you barely feel them when flat towing. I thought I'd mention the option since I belong to a women's FB van group and a lot of them didn't know they could tow a little 4x4 behind them. Love your work and good luck!

@jeffmcdonald101

5 ай бұрын

I was going to suggest this. It's adds some complications and ongoing expense in extra fuel towing... but for a minimal outlay, it could be worth a try.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

That’s a cool idea! Thanks for sharing

@mallorys_world

5 ай бұрын

@@ChristianSchaffer If you ever do consider it, I have a specific parts / cost list for a Promaster / Samurai combo that I could put up on Google Docs or the like. Roughly speaking, it was ~$3500 for the towing equipment + whatever the little Samurai costs, which is widely variable depending on condition / options. (Towing packages can be significantly cheaper depending on requirements). I hope it could work for you and thx again for your amazing content!

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Woah cool, I’ll keep that in mind! Thank you 🥲🙏🏻

Endless idea's . A 4x4 version of your current setup would be a nice upgrade and be able to visit places normal daily vehicle aren't able to get to.❤

Eight years ago we began international living, staying as long as visas allow then moving on. Nearly everyday we discuss potential locations, domestic and international events, economic conditions, weather and overall living costs while the visa clock ticks away the days before departure. It takes working the details to support the lifestyle. I wake at night with both good ideas and pangs of fear of failure, but they are small compared to the richness of friendships, variety of experiences and powerful memories we carry. It has been said the higher we reach, the more difficult the effort. It has also been said that winter is the time for reflection and preparing seeds of good ideas that germinate with the coming spring. There is truth in both.

These are the kinds of moments where it seems, out of nowhere, the right person comes into your life and it changes everything. Your decisions will seem simpler after that. Good luck Christian. :)

@MR-backup

5 ай бұрын

My guess is she will reject him, out of fear for having to make the sacrifice.

@randyholloway920

5 ай бұрын

@MR wow, that was a really horrible comment. Especially given the subject matter; the old trope that women aren’t happy u less they find a man. Ugh. 😑

@MR-backup

5 ай бұрын

​ @randyholloway920 wow, that was a really horrible comment. - LOL, it's okay little girl. My big bahd ol wods will stop hurting once you let the grown ups talk. Especially given the subject matter; - You mean the subject matter the OP brought about about a partner with a HETERO protagonist, that you totally missed? You mean that subject matter?? LOL the old trope that women aren’t happy u less they find a man. - Listen, you are clearly fighting your own "demons" and just trying to fight it out with me; clearly what I said struck a nerve with you, not me. I know what I said, and what I didn't. You on the other hand, need to go to local big box store and purchase lots and lots of mirrors, because you need some serious reflecting to do. Ugh. 😑 - In case you weren't aware summer child, there is a thing called a search bar, where you can type the words Child Content in it, and you'll get all the disney and fairy tale videos (that don't expose you to any intellectual adult content) to your hearts content, kay. :)

It was SO GREAT to see you back and filming-- sharing you heritage and family background. I personally believe you've made the right decision and you sound so much happier right now.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

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So my girlfriend and I live in a apartment in the Sacramento Valley area of California and we own a Truck Camper to go explore with fairly often .. I find it extremely easy to maneuver in remote places ... Cheers to 2024

Five years ago I booked an airBnB for a month in a small town in Croatia. Until then I had never heard of this town. While there I walked everywhere and got in better shape. The owners lived downstairs and he (husband) was a retired cook from the Yugoslav navy. So I suffered the torture almost daily of amazing smells wafting up to my apartment. I did get invited a few times and it was wonderful. After my month there I went to Split for three days and then on to Rome for a week. After Rome I visited friends near Marseilles, France and went on to walk the Way of Saint James. Once that was finished I had to decide what to do. I went to southern Spain for a few days and then found my way home to Texas. This Spring I'm going back to Spain to walk a different route and then will most likely make my way back to Croatia. I loved meeting new people and learning about their lives and how different theirs are from ours. As for the land in Arkansas, I would love to own that! SOOO much potential!

Merry Christmas. Your ties to your grandfather’s cabins really struck home with me. I’m from Missouri and love the Ozark areas of Missouri and Arkansas and visit regularly. After my father retired from MU my patents moved back to his home place, a farm in the rolling hills of north Mississippi just south of Oxford, it’s been in the family since the 1840s. It been a large part of my entire life. My sister and I kept it after my parents passed. I’m there now. It includes a 100 year old farm house where my Grandparents lived that is filled with childhood memories. I have been struggling with rehabbing the old house. It’s in good shape but needs a lot of work. Finding contractors you can trust is difficult. What you faced with the remote cabins makes my issues look trivial. As tough as it was I believe you made the right decision on the cabins. You’ll find your right path.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s pretty neat. Love that you were able to keep it!

Just remember that all that rain is what makes the PNW beautiful in the summer and fall. At least that is what I keep telling myself.

This is exactly why I started watching you regularly because I so relate to how much my mind spins and spins out possibilities and has a hard time landing on a plan that will meet my goals which at this time is also wanting that stability consistency routine and community. I had a figured out a screaming deal to fly non stop from LAX to Kauai for $250 and rent a subaru outback that I could sleep in the back of with a local car rental company for only $350 for the week. And I tried to get three different girlfriends to come with me and in the end I balied on the whole trip because I really didn't want to go alone this time. I lived alone on the Big Island for a year and I just can't bring myself to do it again. And I believe I hit upon an opportunity to have community and stability and income stability as well.

08:30 You are very beautiful 🌟 Thanks for the sincerity and the storytelling .

The health insurance thing is a tough one. I've always wondered how/if these van-lifers get health insurance coverage...Your best be is probably one of the larger national providers like UHC or Cigna that may have a national provider network. You almost certainly would need a home-state through which to purchase the coverage initially. Hope this helps.

Home is where you find love and peace

Finally got to watch the whole video. Lots to take in. The only obstacle difficult to overcome is leaving a vehicle unattended for days without it being stolen, HOWEVER, YOU ARE NOT UNIQUE IN THAT REGARD. People have that problem at the grocery store. So to some of your other reflections. “I want a 4x4”. Ok. Move up to a Ford Transit or MB Sprinter. Your access to more remote would be greatly increased, perhaps limited not by the vehicle but by your adventurous driving. “Having a base”. I was born and raised in western NY, then Hawaii, Connecticut, Florida, Oklahoma, SC, Virginia, NC, SC. Today, at 74, my next stop will be a domicile where my biggest maintenance task will be loading the dishwasher. Find a place like that. Condo, townhouse, duplex. Where you can walk away for three months and everything will be secure. And in Missouri if that’s where you fell the best. If you look at some of the overlanding you tube folks, from Missouri you and your 4x4 can be anywhere in the lower 48 in two days and you probably will see 1000 photos worth of interesting along the way. Matt, who filmed the footage in the link I sent you for his Ozark Overland channel, lives in Arkansas. He has videos he’s done on the PNW, Owyhee canyon in Oregon, Moab, New Mexico, California, Tennessee and others. Lastly, find people doing what you are doing. There is no rule for vanlife that says you need to spend all your time alone.

Wow...About 10:00 minutes into this video, I am already feeling the same way. I live out West in CA; I have family in WI, and my Dad's family are from down South. We have land and I often dream of setting up an RV property, barndominium or tiny home down South. I love my CA beach community, but it is so much more expensive here. Thanks for the nostalgia. 😊

Stability is nice for a while, but when you have a nomad's heart the truth is outdoors and wandering. I wish you the best in your journey to finding your way. In the meantime, enjoying Washington is always there for you.

You need a home base in the PNW and a 4x4 truck camper that you would be comfortable living in for 2-3 weeks at a time. I'm a UK/US dual citizen and I've been living in Beaverton/Hillsboro, OR, for 25 years. The majesty and beauty of the area never gets old! I ride a motorcycle around the Western States when I can, but I stick to the paved roads. I never tire of the experiences, and I get to see even more of the area by watching your videos. Thanks for creating them.

Those lil cabins look like a lil gold mine. My grandpa also has a cabin he built and left for my Aunt and Uncles. I thought it was so cool I started to build them myself I would love to find a lady like yourself that would be interested in doing it with me here in Colorado.

The buildings didn’t look that bad looked like an easy project. Just timely

I'm,64,finally living the good life,in a stone cottage in Wales, army service, marriage, divorce, travel world with work...in other words adventure....rest assured all you wish for will come your way, bless

Arkansas girl here:) Don't know how I found you but so thankful I did. I too am now living at the beach in California.

Another excellent video, thanks for sharing. I also love the Ozarks, as I went to HS and college in SW MO, got married down on Tablerock Lake, honeymooned in Eureka Springs, and later lived near Jonesboro in Blytheville. It is certainly less expensive than the west coast. I think you made the right decision staying out west for now, and continuing living your current lifestyle. We did really love the area N of Jonesboro near Hardy, but can't imagine living the rest of my life there. Finally, 64 acres is worth much more that $200K, even in the Ozarks.

@curtispavlovec

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I was going to say…64 acres for 200k is crazy cheap.

I have a similar story. My dad and my aunts husband were building a very similar cabin to that at Table Rock lake right on the water circa 1965. My aunt died during childbirth and that destroyed the plans. I remember sleeping on a cot upstairs with the other kids just insulation up on the walls. I saw a little dim glow on the floor and almost picked it up then I yelled for my dad instead. Turns out it was a scorpion. lol, my only memory of the place. oh and the yard was full of copperheads and water moccasins. That property would be worth a fortune these days.

Life is funny and all about perspective and experiences. You've been on the road fulfilling the need to see and experience different places. Those with what you're now seeking often feel the reverse; the need to wander off, travel, see what's out there and experience the places they love or want to visit. As we get older our wants and needs change and that's natural. The important part is to follow your dreams and what your gut tells you is right. The worst thing to do would be to look back and think "I wonder if..". You're young and can afford to make mistakes. Follow your gut, go after your dream.

Feeling the same way, I've been in my van almost 4 years and am craving stability. I bought land last year and am planning what the future will look like. Be patient with yourself and continue to dare to dream of what will be. When it's time the universe will align and show you the way! Love your content btw! Thanks for sharing. 🥰

Love following your journey!! And love your honesty ❤

Merry Christmas Christian! 💫

Merry Christmas Christian.... 🎄🎄🎄🎄 Welcome Home!

Hey I’m 71 years old and I’m new to your channel. I loved this video. You are truly an amazing woman. My bucket list is your next video. May you granddaddy rest in peace. Love ya. Bye ❤❤

I am very much considering getting rid of my rental and just getting a van just like you. I am a subcontractor and a skilled carpenter so I’m gonna probably do all the work myself and modify it. You are awesome.

Sorry for your loss, he sounds like a wonderful man and an inspiration. 😥 The shorter days and longer nights drive me crazy. This year has been the worst to date... Good luck with the 2 months! 🤞Your feelings of doubt subside!

@ChristianSchaffer

4 ай бұрын

Brighter days coming 🙏🏻

this video touched my heart!

Merry Christmas Christian and enjoy your time at your actual base!

My question is always the same, " why choose one or the other?" Sounds like a house sit for 2 months in the winter is a good option.

I find it funny that the Ozarks are “out east”. But then, that’s just my humor. Great video.

@ChristianSchaffer

5 ай бұрын

It’s the furthest east I’ve ever driven the van 👀

I am so sad, your grandfather was a great man. I love him not even knowing him. He had dreams, but they were his dreams.

Ah yes! it’s good to get back to your roots and remember all the good times and people that mean the world to you! Have a Merry Christmas Christian 🎄Stay Safe!

Thanks for sharing your journey with us, happy holidays !!

Always fun seeing and hearing about your next move.

5:29 I just got hit with a wave of emotions listening to this part.

AMAZING.....

always lovely to hear, see and follow your journey, much love from Australia

Thanks for the update

You were so lucky to have your grandparents to help raise you.

Happy holidays

Such an amazing lifestyle…love it!!!

Ah it would have been hard to walk away from gramp’s land but I think you made the right decision. Lots of leanings yet smart flesh them out first. Similar place in that I want more community and someone to chase the wind with & build out a property together. I’m building out a rig now and have about three years remaining on my workshop lease, so planning on taking trips to potential areas at the less comfortable times of the year for a reality check. Love Bend, plus my niece & nephew live there, but prices have jumped in recent years. You seem like a Bend girl. Looking forward to what you figure out, your gut seems to be a solid advisor. Andrew

I moved to Yuma last September and found the people very kind, warm and nice. Let me know if you want to visit. Great springboard for the Southwest, Arizona and Utah. Property very reasonable. Reent a lot and put an inexpensive trailer on it you would leave it and it would be relatively safe, ravel wherever you wanted to. again the people here are very kind and nice

Thanks for the video.

Beautiful!!

Love your honesty

Wow Christian we should chat, your proximity to me, Hometowns, and the kind of spirits in the wind you and i both are, we have a kinship in there, truly.

As always, thank you for sharing your journey!!! Wishing you all that you seek. 🖖🌞

Thanks for the update and sharing your thoughts with us. Enjoy your new found routine, stability, and community! 🎉

Wow that’s incredible, such a beautiful place and what a story!

Thank you! It sounds great

Cool, thanks for the update. I love your honesty.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year Christian and friends I love this community thanks

Ah man! I'm watching the footage of the Ozarks and all I'm thinking is 'next chapter, page 1' but it wasn't to be. Fair enough. It will always be there, which must be nice to know. Sometimes that next step isn't always the right step. It'll look right, feel right, sound right but might not be right. I never got it right straight away - took a bit more looking... and a fair bit of denial. Keep searching - the world needs searchers...

@ChristianSchaffer

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Thanks for the candor and vulnerability and authenticity. Truly inspiring.

Happy holidays 😊

I love your talks with us, so down to earth and honest, not contrived. I think you will always be happy wherever you are. Just keep us with you. Happy Holidays to you!

Merry Christmas Christian. You are a wonderful human being. Enjoy your two months in the NW.

I LOVE this! This is so full of life, love, loss, opportunity ... mostly life and love. You tell this so well.

Love watching your thought-provoking videos. I find myself drifting into my own what ifs.

Happy New Year Christian!

Awesome video. You do a great job laying it all out there to let others feel as if they are sharing the experience.

Well done. Amazing as always 🐶👍

What a rollercoaster ride! Thanks for sharing your thought process as you make these difficult decisions.

Yay looking forward to more videos!

Love this .. thank you for sharing.