 All right guys Can you see me I? Think you can can you hear me? I think you can hear me, too I would be absolutely a mess if I did not bring my camera out right at this very moment and create this video My YouTube channel is all about being as open and honest and transparent as possible You've heard me say it before and you'll hear me say it again right now. I'm standing outside of a car wash I'm here in Christchurch. I am spending what will be probably one of the last days I spend in Christchurch Possibly ever no, I'm not gonna say ever but I will say for the month of December today's date is the first of December Merry Christmas That's the first thing I want to say I turned 30 years of age for four days ago. Okay four days ago. I'm 30 30 One thing I will say before getting into this video is this video is not gonna be long and there's one message that I'm gonna Well, I'm gonna hit back at anyone that calls me 30 and tries to give me shit about my age and that is that age is just a number and The age old saying goes look no one's really said this yet, but I'm going to I'm gonna bring this saying into mainstream Pop culture and that is that 30 is the new 20. That's what I think anyway. So guys I'm here and I want to welcome you To honestly van life day one van life day one last night I'd had enough I'd had enough I need to get out of the house. I need to get out of the house I had such a great time down in Queenstown such a great time You know living life on my terms being in the van not having anyone to answer to you know That's what that's what living on the roads about I suppose it just seemed as though it was too far-fetched It seemed like it was never gonna be possible. I didn't have the van. I didn't have the equipment. I didn't know what was involved after talking to my mate Tim Tim Grant he is an old high school friend of mine. He came over for my 30th birthday and We spent the next day traveling around in his van around the local local spots here in Christchurch Next to the water called Banks Peninsula and we spent about five hours in his van or outside of the van We parked up next to the next to the water. There was absolutely no one around You know COVID times means there's fuck all people around the only people that are traveling around New Zealand right now are The overseas travelers who've been stuck or locals who are wanting to experience their own country just like myself So the first thing I'm gonna say is that my mate Tim is coming with me He's got his own camper van and I've got this one. I went out yesterday And I bought a whole heap of stuff and I will get into that today's video I just had to make because this is day one. I slept in that van last night in my driveway I Had to do it. I had to try it. I had to try it out and it fucking worked and I'll tell you what I Think I can do this. I think we can do this so Today is Tuesday. I've got a few more things to buy Tomorrow is Wednesday The plan is to take off tomorrow afternoon and spend our very first night on the road next to What is the most stunning lake I have ever laid my eyes on? And it's probably about four hours south halfway between here and Queen's Town. It's called Lake Pukaki It is Unbelievable and I cannot wait To wake up at six in the morning next to that lake and show you guys exactly what I'm experiencing This is all about experiences. This is all about living with no regrets. This is not about vanity This is not about getting views. It's not about subscribers But if you do want to subscribe, please do but it's not about that man. This is about me living my life This is about me experiencing life on my own terms Finally the one thing I do want to say before I do go because this is going to be a one-take video is that I did Intend to spend Christmas with my kids in Australia I bought a ticket it got cancelled and due to increasing COVID restrictions basically guys I'm stuck. I'm stuck here for Christmas. And so that's why I've put my arse into gear and got this shit ready because I'm Ready to go man. I'm ready to fucking go if I can't get back to Australia for Christmas. I ain't spending Christmas At my dad's house. It's done. It's done. I love my dad. He loves me I know he does he might not say it much, but I know he does but it's certainly time for us to To spend some time apart I think So as long as he wishes me luck and as long as he still loves me even after all the arguments we've had I'm happy enough So guys, this was van life day number one Day number two is tomorrow and I'm excited. I'm extremely nervous, but I'll tell you one thing If it doesn't make you nervous It doesn't matter enough So I'll leave you with that. I've got my rig. I've got a microphone connected to my g7x mark 3 I've got another microphone for my camera. I'm taking my drone. I've got I've got a few things But I'll show you that because we're continuing to create content look. I'll go on the road I'll go on the road. Okay No problems, but I want to still create content whilst I'm on the road And that's what I had to work out and that's what we're gonna do so guys Thank you so much for watching. I'm gonna put my crazy festival glasses back on and I'll see you for day number two Of van life. It's got to be done. It's it's got to be done Peace guys if I'm inspiring or motivating any of you guys out there to do the same Let me know down in the comment section below. If not, I'll see you tomorrow peace out