Maybe This Is What Happiness Looks Like | Cozy Vanlife Vlog

Slowing Down and Finding Happiness in Everyday Moments

The vlog reflects on how small pleasures can make an ordinary day feel special—and how van travel doesn’t have to mean constantly rushing toward the next destination.

Life in Colorado

The couple treated themselves to Dave’s Hot Chicken before taking Charles to the vet. His eye had fully recovered from an infection, which was a relief.

They’ve stayed in Colorado longer than planned, partly to avoid the summer heat. After spending a long stretch near a creek, they moved to a new campsite closer to the city, with mountain views. A hoped-for trip to the Dakotas may not happen this year.

Charles is a reminder to appreciate simple pleasures: a good meal, a sunny place to rest, a treat, or watching birds.

Challenges and Comfort Food

One of them finished a 25-day Pilates challenge and started its second season. Repeating the first season helped build strength, confidence, and better control, while the new workouts have been challenging.

They also tried a TikTok-style drink made with double espresso, Cherry Coke Zero, and Chobani sweet cream. It looked appealing but wasn’t to their taste, so they switched to ice cream.

For dinner, they made a “lazy” chicken pot pie without a bottom crust, using filo pastry instead of the planned puff pastry. The crispy result was a success. They also baked pumpkin chocolate chip cookies while watching Mrs. Doubtfire. The cookies were a hit, and the baker has recently started enjoying pumpkin after disliking it for years.

A Reminder to Appreciate the Everyday

Good food doesn’t have to be fancy, and a good day doesn’t need a full schedule. It’s worth appreciating coffee, time outdoors, a cozy bed, a loved one, and a pet.

Notable locations, products, and people: Colorado; the Dakotas; Dave’s Hot Chicken; Cherry Coke Zero; Chobani sweet cream; Mrs. Doubtfire; Charles; Jordan and Lise.