ABOUT US
Welcome to our little corner of the internet, where adventure meets real life, conformity takes a backseat, adventure rides shotgun and the open road becomes our canvas. đâ¨Â
We are a blend of thrill seeker, get cozy on the couch, outdoor junkie, living in the back woods kind of people. Our compass points towards sunsets, hidden waterfalls, untaken paths and the kind of joy that makes your heart do a joyful jig. Part of our amazing adventures is the surprise of finding new things that make our heart and soul happy. In our time together we have created a partnership built on a foundation of exploring new places, working on being better versions of ourselves and searching for the things that spark our souls for this short, but beautiful life weâre given. Trying to focus on what makes us happy and to let go of all the mainstream ways we have blindly followed.Â
The one half of our duo is me, Jessica, a once dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse turned Vanlife devotee. I decided to quit my full-time job and sell everything I could (including my Jeep) to go on an epic journey of fun and to see where the road could take us. I used to put my heart and soul into being a nurse but now I use it to fuel our epic nomadic escapades.  But donât let the softness fool youâIâve got a weird goofy side that comes out once the introvert in me is charged and ready for the next human interaction LOL. I used the help of AI to build a frame on what to say, because it is not easy to write something about yourself! I feel like I am just a happy, simple woman who just loves love, new adventures and my four-legged best friends. As well as my two-legged best friends of course! This is one of the AI written points created that I have to add to this write up because it is just too funny and is pretty outrageous. Sort of my style of humor actually. The cheesier the better! AI named me Lily, I kind of like it I think. đ Â
âOur Journey Begins:Â
Lily spent years tending to the elderly, her days filled with bedpans, warm smiles, and the occasional bingo game. But deep down, she yearned for moreâa life beyond fluorescent-lit hallways and sanitized handrails. So, one sunny afternoon, she hung up her uniform, kissed her patients goodbye, and hit the road in her trusty old camper van, aptly named Florence.âÂ
It's so close to the truth đ¤ŁÂ Except for Florence, our van is named Copper and I actually hit the road in my Jeep Cherokee named Roz (after my favorite movie Monsters Inc), may she be living her best life with her new mom or dad LOL. But Florence is the perfect nurse van name! (if you know you know haha) I've been a practicing nurse for almost 12 years now and I absolutely yearned for more, but that passion only really started when I hit 30 and started living my life for me. I've never been the one to have self-confidence to succeed, always putting myself down, thinking I wasnât smart enough or whatever other excuse I told myself. The theory of personal growth wasnât a thought of mine until I realized how critical it is to finding yourself... to finding your happiness. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love being a nurse and I think it's truly one of my callings, but after a while it's an industry that reminds you life is not guaranteed and anything can change in a heartbeat. So, my hopes and dreams are to be able live a life full of love, laughter, adventures and really good food! Â
The other half of the adventure duo is Chad. The man who defied the script, tore up the rulebook, and danced to his own rhythm. I have seen him dance and can confirm it's the best little rhythm đş. His life wasnât a straight lineâitâs a zigzag through uncharted territories, fueled by grit, curiosity, and a dash of rebellion. He is the type of person that when life throws boulders, he builds staircases. His mind is like a kaleidoscope of beautiful ideas. He doesnât chase perfection; he chases growth. Something that has steered his way to be the man he is today. Something that has sparked his path is the ability to realize how important it is to live purposefully and intentionally. He has achieved one thing so many people dream about, one that is an incredible accomplishment, and that is early retirement. He wasnât just saving money; he was crafting a key to his most adventurous desires. And what better of a companion for those adventures than his #1 girl, Pepper. Sidekick, confidante, and fellow wanderer. Trust me, sheâs definitely deserving of that title! They have even competed in hearding trials, so that means you can add Shepard to Chadâs list of titles. Pepper is like a compass. Theyâve hiked misty mountains, taken walks through canyons, camped on the side of rivers, and crossed Canada together. Pepperâs tail wags in Morse code: âAdventure awaits, Dad!â. This makes the dad guilt strong! Sheâs cute and smart enough to get anything though, so she deserves it all.Â
So, whether youâre a seasoned road warrior or a curious dreamer, follow us on our journey of creating! Join in on the adventures, fun and determination of building a life you can be proud of. We will sprinkle in some cheesy jokes, amazing sunsets, crazy beautiful dogs and a dash of Vanlife magic. Because life is too short to stay parked. Letâs chase waterfalls, eat delicious food, and find joy in the simplest of things together. đđ˛đÂ