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.

@MyFriendlyPup

Жыл бұрын

Living in an apt is more likely to breed depression. We live in "sick buildings".

@richardbutler9484

Жыл бұрын

​@@MyFriendlyPup high-priced sick buildings not of our unique design.

@davemenard5089

Жыл бұрын

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!

@christinamerritt9669

4 ай бұрын

What do you for gig work. I'd like to make my schedule

@lindabrislin7678

2 ай бұрын

Realy enjoy u vidios i think its great what u have done deside 2 live in u van linda brislin uk🎉

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

@cup_o_TMarie

10 күн бұрын

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 🤢😷🙄

Dude your such a chill guy. Watching you just makes me want to quit my corporate job and eat pizza in a van life.

@user-eo6bk9sg5y

29 күн бұрын

Then go do it

It’s odd how small your van looks from the outside but when you’re in it, it looks pretty spacious.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

That oddity is something I still haven’t gotten over after all these years. But the van is a Tardis

I work a normal 40 hour week job and I live in my van. Easy living. And I thank my lucky stars every month because I don't have to pay rent

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Nice

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.

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks

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

@user-pd1bp2qn8x

4 ай бұрын

Static is the best

@KatsHouse

2 ай бұрын

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.🥴

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.

@cup_o_TMarie

10 күн бұрын

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!

We really appreciate you dear Scott!

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 !

Yeah for new mattress! Yeah for ice cream!🍨🥄

OMG!! That’s the Fred Meyers I shop at all the time and I know that CRAZY intersection well. I think that’s cool.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

@susanthrower7283

Жыл бұрын

I enjoy following you. How do you heat and cool?

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

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.

Amen Scott no job is secure 😉

@amalmac9943

Жыл бұрын

Glad that you got your Mattress, Scott..... what a clever way to get rid of the old Mattress...😉👍🏽

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do 😂

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.

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.

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Looking back, it seems I was always happiest living in smaller spaces. Best wishes to you Adam

Hi Scott, I enjoyed the content. You're doing well with KZread. I watch all of your videos. They're so calming & peaceful... Jesus loves you.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Selah

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

HELLO HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL STAY SAFE ☕

I like the idea of " happy accidents!" I have had many in my life and they are always fun!

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.

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.

As long as your happy that's all that counts

2 blocks from my daughters house, my base.

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.

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🤠

I use to live in Salishan for almost 20 years : )

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I had to look that up. Hadn’t heard of it before

@naturetonurture1195

Жыл бұрын

Yes, a lot of history there~ Enjoying your chats about WA.

Good to see you back in Seattle, it's a great city.

Scott thank you for the job info. Very sincere.

Thanks for sharing your day.

I like your perspective on things.

I used to live in Federal Way. But I like the Puyallup area better. It's a very nice community

Enjoyable video friend

Do whatever job makes you happy that's what counts. As long as it pays the bills. I did doordash for over 5 years and it went down hill big time on the pay. So I started teaching myself how to code. So that later on I can switch to coding full time and once in a while I might still do a little doordash and Uber eats on the side.

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.

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😎

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sunny

Nice seeing you "in your element" in your old stomping grounds.....thanks for sharing.

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😊

Thanks again for sharing! Appreciated as always.

You are such a sweetheart..I enjoy watching you go through life…your dry humor cracks me up….

Thank you. I was interested and agree with your viewpoint.

Excited to watch

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817

Жыл бұрын

I too love his vlog

S.C.V. ITS NOT YOU YOURE A FANTASTIC! PERSON THE PROBLEM IS AMERICA NOW, ITS FALLING FROM GREATNESS! EVERYBODY IS STRUGGLING AND HATING HOW THESE TIMES ARE

I understand the title, I can't go back to being unhealthy. Keep living your beautiful life in your tiny home.

What a great episode. Thanks for revealing more informations about your work past, appreciated. You seem really relaxed and in a good mood, wonderful. Btw, you did the best way of disposing the mattress, well done! Stay safe and healthy😊

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.

Very Cool!! I live in Puyallup. My. Rainer is a awesome view. Enjoy yourself.

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Hey Thank you. It’s good advice, but I’m shy about asking people to follow

❤This looks like a nice neighborhood!👍

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. ☺️

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

It would have been a good day for coffee flavored ice cream

@Lisa-16

Жыл бұрын

@@StaticCamperVan Absolutely!🍦

@valeriehancotte-galan4790

Жыл бұрын

Static, or a coffee float 😉👍

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.

You’re a good speaker

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

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

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

Hi there! FYI, I never go back, mentally, physically or relationship wise. Loved this video.❤️❤️❤️❤️

👍Nice. Thanks for sharing. 💝

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

Great video.

Thank you for sharing. I love on southern Mississippi and an 80 degree day down here would be heaven.

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope you aren’t suffering too badly from the migraines. Wishing you well

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

You’ve been following for a long time now. Thanks Liz

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I got into the Tacoma Marlene’s too. It was good too

Held us in work suspense 👍💖

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Not purposely.

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

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. ❤❤❤

Thank you for sharing the very pleasant Celebration Park, which is a place I’m quite familiar with.

Nice! ❤

Live and let live👍

Thank you for sharing

Thanks for Sharing an informative Vid of the surrounding Area. Stay SAFE💪😎💪☘️🚐☘️

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

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.

You're looking great !

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!!

Positivity at your best. Love the sincerity truth. Bed came out great, and you were rewarded with remembrance of mantecado😆

U did make me giggle over the mattress.... Thanks !

Thanks!

@StaticCamperVan

4 ай бұрын

Hey Thanks so much, Kat!

Thanks for sharing.

Love your videos you have a very relaxed personality. Please take it easy with the coffee.

THANK S FOR SHARING 🐦

Totally agree about work

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I get so many questions about work. I would so much rather talk about waterfalls and lake camping. Haha

I've come to really enjoy your video's in the last few weeks. I have serious mobility issues and learned of your video's thru my hubby, Bob. I'm pretty much shut-in so your video's give me a delightful time getting out and about vicariously thru your video's. Gives me a time-out from my frequent isolation. :) Sharon, in Yakima.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

I hope you’re doing better. I’m happy to hear that my videos help a little

As long as you are happy, that is all that matters.

The Goldilocks of mattresses…😄 Love it! 👍

So true, there is nothing reliable!

O man i do agree about work

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Skagit County is beautiful.

Nice job🙌

😊😊😊😊

Great vieeo thank you 😊

I realy admire what you do.I wish you the best you rock 🎉❤

@StaticCamperVan

11 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Edgar

I love your elephant headboard.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

That’s there to hide an old ugly sleeping bag behind it

Ok Scott. Great update But! Tacoma is her own bedroom community. Way more impressive than Seattle! And Puyallup leads to hwy 410 and all the best escapes. When you're ready to explore say hi and we take ya round town....

Lmao oooh I used to work in Virginia. Hilarious. Thank you for that. 😂

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.

@StaticCamperVan

Жыл бұрын

Humidity is tough, especially with those high temperatures. Wishing you well