WHY I’m living in a van in my 50’s!
2024 ж. 5 Сәу.
8 513 Рет қаралды
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My story of why I’m living in a van.
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Since you paid rent--sue her for back wages for cleaning the air BNB. She owes you money for your labor in the business. No judge will look kindly on her for that.
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Theres no shame in vanlife!, Vanlifers are some of the happiest people in the world!, No rent or mortgage, no electricity bills, no bad neibours and no lawns to mow!. Go and apply for the un-employment benefit, its nearly $800 per fortnight and you are entitled to it, with no rent and no utilitys costs you will be living quite well off and can retire early, travel and chill out and relax and enjoy life, let go of all the past shit in your life and leave it all behind you and Van Halen as you drive off into the sunset for new adventures and new people and things in your life, get a little dog to travel with, it wont ever betray you or rip you off. Im on social security in my sprinter van and i live like a king, i got rid of all the fuckheads in my life and ive never been happier!. Support and respect from Melbourne!.
Thanks for your awesome tips and authentic share, I totally agree. I’m actually not stuck in the past, but just sharing my story in the hope by doing so it will inspire someone else to live their best life too. Instead of getting hung up with material shit we will never take with us, only adding to the demise of our planet through landfill destruction.
Right on Man, totally agree with you. Some people, not all, will take advantage of you, you just have to so protect yourself with the economic system which has been created as the all mighty dollar as god.
@@52Drew yeah I’ve learned a big lesson from this one. 🤔
I like your honesty and I wish you every success.
I truly appreciate your kind comment. Stay with me good things are coming for all of us. X
2.5 years living van life for me. Extremely high rent pushed me to find other ways to live. I purchased a van for 7k and have been in van ever since. At first it's an inconvenience but you find ways to adapt. I work full time and able to save a lot of money, I have zero regrets.
That’s very inspiring to hear. Thank you for sharing that story and for subscribing 🙏😊
Thanks for sharing Donna-Leigh - betrayal of trust is quite sobering as I’ve experienced at the hands of car salesman, real estate agents and the like to the high sum of thousands of dollars - I’m still breathing oxygen, have my own place and privacy but trust very few now in my senior years - greed is now so prevalent via scammers I don’t even answer my mobile now - but your enthusiasm for new projects demonstrates your resilience and tenacity for life - safe travels.
John I want to say a BIG thank you for your encouraging words and support. You are definitely right when it comes to scammers. Just had one on my credit card today. It happens too often these days. However, you are right we need to remain positive and enjoy and be grateful for life. 🙏😊
Well done, your a champion and van life is the way to go. Pure freedom
Thank you. Yes it’s definitely that. So far loving it.
The both of you are extremely strong. I to like to believe in people I thought of as my friend. I'm trying to dig outta this madness now. I've been planning on getting out on the road by Fall of this coming year. I'm in my late 50's, I wish you & your daughter the best. ✌️😉 🌈
Oh how super exciting. You CAN do it and trust me you will absolutely love the experience. Thank you kindly for subscribing 🙏❤️
I’m very sorry this happened to you it’s never easy getting over betrayal ask me how I know I’ve been living out of my van for 4years now and it has helped me heal like I never realized or thought possible. My best wishes to you moving forward my friend 😊
Wowza! Four years living in your van! How is it going? In the snow too. You are a strong & resilient woman. Be proud of yourself and the growth you have achieved because of your inspiring experience. Thank you for sharing and subscribing. 🙏❤️
Van life is the life, stay strong with a relationship with the lord 😊
Thank you 🙏
I love how your van is with the shelf type sides. Maybe a van tour 🤔
Thank you Melissa. Yes a Van Halen fit out is coming soon. 🙏🥰
That is so gutting. My heart goes out to you. Good luck for the future. You’ll be fine ❤
Thank you. I’m a survivor. There will be so much good still to come. 🙏❤️
Ur a wonderful lady and inspiration. I would have been furious and yet I heard no plans of seeking revenge. You're a better person than me and truly a class act
Thank you so kindly for your encouraging words and support. I really appreciate you subscribing to my channel and I hope by me staying in my flow right now good things will come. Blessings to you 🙏🥰
No worries you on top of things in this day and time because the people that control’s this world have lost their mind and it’s going to come back and bite them in the ass because the Heavenly Father mint for all of us to have a peace of land and live off of the earth and enjoy the fruits of this earth and wicked evil people has set us back in a time that is most important for all of us..” so you are very smart as far as I’m concerned, because I’m cashing out as we speak and getting as far away from all of this wickedness as possible! So you do you and don’t ever stop!💯✅👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks heaps. Yeah it’s a crazy world, but amongst it still some good salt of the earth people. 🙏😊
Perhaps suggest a trip to the ato and advise them of the income your friend took as I'm sure they would be interested. Also, any capital gains the property made because it was run as a commercial business. Just saying.
YES YES, That’s my plan.. I’m waiting till June, 😜
@@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfectGOOD FOR YOU!!👏🏼
@@yocelin1087 thanks heaps for the tip and support 🙏❤️
Hindsight is 20/20. Now you know, friend or not, everything in writing and notarized.
Yep! BIG learnings for me. ☺️
Hi Donna-Leigh, Sorry to hear about that awful experience with the Airb&b home. You sound like a very strong person and a true survivor. I'm looking forward to hearing about the plan that you will reveal to us soon. Stay safe, stay strong and I'll stay tuned. :) I'm your subscriber #403 from a few days ago, BTW.
Thank you for encouraging me to continue to share, even though it’s scary and vulnerable. YES stay tuned it’s exciting
So sorry that woman took advantage of you. If she was any type of friend she would have paid you for managing her business once the property was sold. She will get hers sooner or later. Wishing you a million subscribers.
Thank you Ronnie for your compassion. 🙏 Today on Mothers Day is always a tough one remembering my beautiful mum. I hope so. 🙏🥰
God bless you kiwi
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Read the comments people. SHE PAID RENT.
Thanks ☺️
wow I feel bad for you, hope everything works out :(
Thank you. I guess I had a lesson to learn. So there must be a gift somewhere 😂 Thank you for subscribing 🙏
You're a RockSt🌟r!!
Blessings to you x
So sorry you got taken by a terrible person. Wishing you much luck on your journeys 😊
Thank you kindly Marcia for taking the time to watch, comment and subscribe. I appreciate it 🙏😊
New sub 🍀
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Oooh really. Might have to try that 🙏😊
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Where do people go if their van home breaks down though 😢 that would be my main concern
I guess stay with a friend or relative, or book an Airbnb until it was fixed. There is always a solution.
I am sorry that happened to you. I trust no one. This is probably why I don't have many friends. Y ou should sue her.
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Hi Donna I’m so sorry about what happened your friend wasn’t a true friend she was just using you & your daughter right from the beginning if any opportunities ever arise always go through a lawyer no matter what it’s most important that you protect yourself & your belongings never rely on trust & verbal agreements put yourself first also if you have a few thousand dollars you can join the Liberation Movement & start your own franchise business which is a really good way to become an entrepreneur
I want to say thanks to you too for subscribing and getting me closer to my goal of 1000 subscribers for my birthday on Sunday 🙏🥰
You needed an attorney and to file a LIEN on the house. And the taxes sound a huge mess...
Yes but I had no $ and the house is sold last year
So how was your friend paying the mortgage? You got 3 years rent free. Not much to do air b and b. Still got free rent.
I paid rent. At the end it was $800 per week. She didn’t have a mortgage
Hey my dear how are u 😊😊😊
Fantastic thanks
What an awful so called “friend” that woman is! I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. I’m sure there are good things coming my way x
Did you pay rent? or did she let you have the place for free?
$800 a week
@@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect Far out!!! That's a lot of rent money! You are much better off living in your van and having the time and freedom to do what serves you. All the best!
@@JHartskeerl yeah absolutely 🙏❤️
800 a week? So $3200 per month? Times how many months? I would sue the arse off her!! No paperwork might be a problem though! Verbal agreements are the worst thing to ever do to yourself and now you know why. I’m sorry that you’re going through this! You sound a lot like me! I use to get myself into some terrible situations and ended up losing so much money, because I’m a trusting person. But I’ve learned my lesson too many times to count. I really hope you go after this horrible person and get $100k back or MORE from the pain and suffering that it’s caused you and your daughter! You’re a beautiful woman and I think you’ll probably do well on KZhead if you can edit videos and make interesting content for your viewers! You can make a lot of money off KZhead if you know how to do it. I just bought a van 🚐 and getting it ready to hit the road. I’m going to try and be ready by August bc my lease expires then. I’m starting to sell my personal belongings to raise money for my travels and to make sure my van is safe to drive long distances. It’s a 2010 Ford Transit Connect but has a lot of miles on her! So mechanical stuff is my first priority right now. However, I’ve already started to finish the build out but thankfully it was partially done by the previous owner. So I’m just changing a few things that will make me more comfortable and make it feel like “me”. I wish I was in Australia! That would be an amazing place to do van life! Good luck with everything and keep us posted on your journey.
Maybe she has done you a favour, it would have taken years to pay off a beautiful house by the beach.
Yes and being tied to her conditions.
Did you pay rent over those 3 yearrs?
Yes
I would sit up straighter , showing tour girls.
lol I just fit in touching the roof and I’m 5foot 1
maybe set up a subscriber type thing
Ohhh how to do that??
@@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect i don't actually know, but you can definitely do it, i have seen other channels do it. maybe ask your audience in one of your videos?
@@fionalewis3121 I like that idea. Thank you 🙏😊
She could pay you when the house is sold
The house sold 6 months ago
you got a rent free apartment, so it was not a total loss. its a square deal, more or less...
No I paid rent
Read the comments as she has said several times that rent was paid to the tune of 800 bucks a week. Shre was betrayed big time
@@peterlaw2880 live & learn eh. Silly me didn’t get anything legally drawn up so life starts over in my van 🤷🏼♀️
Could always open a hand operated 304 house.
What exactly is that?
@@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect It's an insult 304 = wh0re. What a creep. I'm so sorry with what you went through.
Is this really a choice problem in 2024?
No it’s definitely not a problem. It just wasn’t expecting of the way I would’ve chosen to do it. Being ripped off by anyone never feels good. But I’m on the road now. 🚐
Sounds like you got 3 years of no rent. The money for the Airbnb was rightfully hers. She did you a favor, in my opinion. Good luck on your projects.
I paid rent 😂
Then you got done wrong @@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
Sorry but you should be loved and taken care of in your own home
Yes that’s how life should be but it doesn’t always work out that way. If you have seen my 30 years in Australia now living in a van video you will see what I mean.
No good, very bad
Sux eh. Must be a lesson for me. Thanks for supporting and subscribing Scott