#van's journey has some especially rough turns so check in with yourself and make sure you're good to follow it to the end

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the other side of someday [complete]

When the Yellowjackets’ plane crashes in the Wilderness, they aren’t the first. Another team has already been here. Other girls have already died here.

As Taissa discovers when she awakens with a long-dead goalie sharing her body, dead doesn’t mean gone.

chapter 1/4 - head

chapter 2/4 - hands

chapter 3/4 - hips

chapter 4/4 - heart

M; 49k words

A blink of the eye, and graduation is here again. She’s packing up her dorm for the last time, smiling gently—if a bit awkwardly—at half-remembered girls who try to catch her eye down at the local watering hole. Her parents are embracing her, excited beyond words for the progress their daughter has achieved in only a few years. “Just think,” says Van lightly, “four years ago, your plane fell out of the sky. And now you’re Columbia-bound. You should take your story on the road, use it to spread hope across the nation.” Taissa very subtly flips her off in the reflection of her drink. Van beams. “Seriously, dude. Proud of you.”

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Hamilton Walking Dead  Chapter 2: Two Months Later

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“Damn it!” You exclaim before kicking the vehicle in a rough manner. The motor vehicle that you were driving has apparently shut down for good. Despite being so close to South Carolina that’s only miles away. Though one issue is that there was a herd of walkers coming to yall direction at any moment. Alexander's belly has gotten a bit bigger in which worries seemingly that you may believe that he could be pregnant with twins.  Though that’s not the case to be jumping to a conclusion right now. The anxiety has increased into your system you can’t panic now since Alexander is about a couple days away from popping his unborn child out. Still, you need to find a place for the night before heading to South Carolina.

“Your name, easy my child” Alexander spoke

The Caribbean male gave you a small smile while carrying his rifle and the duffle that contain the supplies of food, water, and clothing. Offering to take some of the items so Alex can rest easy. Your guardian has been feeling more tired than usual but that because of the pregnancy and the long traveling hours. You did make some stops whenever Alexander felt nausea or needed to do his business in the woods.  Worrying that you and your guardian might not make it to South Carolina before the baby is born. Along with the fact that a huge snowstorm is on the way. Freezing by the cold even though both of you are wearing warm sweaters.

“Alex, I can’t take it easy. We’re so close to South Carolina but yet this damn vehicle has failed us!!” You said before kicking the old car harshly.

Your father gently places his hand on your shoulder in which comforted you as it always does. After spending two months on the road was tough and dangerous since there were many changes to the traveling route. Especially avoiding the herd of walkers and rouge groups. Nearly being shot to death if it for weren’t Alexander being pregnant. There was a time where your guardian has gotten sick a couple of times but still cautiously for his health and for your unborn sibling.  It wasn’t like the old days anymore there are doctors to find on the streets, no electricity,  constantly traveling on the road, and... having to mature at a young age. Nobody can be themselves as the person they have once become.

“Come on, there should be a cabin in the woods” Alexander suggested

Only nodding as your response before your guardian hiss in pain before dropping down to his knees. Your instinct shot through your body as before laying Alexander inside the vehicle. Began worrying as you notice that he was breathing heavily and made you wonder if his fever has suddenly returned from the cold last week. Hamilton gently squeezes while breathing heavily as he struggles to speak for a moment.  

Though he was interrupted as both of you heard moans and groans of walkers that are coming from a distance. Your heart sank a bit before quickly slamming the car door shut before both you and Alexander huddle down to avoid being seen by the walkers. Luckily, Alexander thought it would be safe to cover the window with pitch black clothing and curtain mix together. Keeping your low and a whisper tone since any sort of the sound would attract the walkers. Alexander bit his lower lip harshly where blood was sliding down that was blend with tears as well.

“Your name....t...t...he...baby. The...baby is coming” Alexander whispers

Choices 2:

What!? Right now?

Shit!!

We gotta go now!!

(Again, there is no right or wrong answer)

A.” What!? Right now?”

Feeling your heart just sank down to your stomach as you’re just trying process the new information into your mind. Not realizing you were dazing out until hearing a walker bumping against the car. Causing you and Hamilton jump a little but continue being quiet as the herd continues walking by. Seeing that your guardian is breathing heavier than ever and wouldn’t be the safe place to give birth especially at this moment. Placing your hands on your head just want to make sure is true and wasn’t just a part of a figment.

“Your name, the baby...the baby is coming” Alexander repeated

“What!? Right now?” You question in disbelief realizing that your guardian is indeed in labor.

Hamilton nodded his head before whining a bit due to the pain of the contraction. The knot inside your stomach was starting to be pulled tighter but you can’t worry about it. You need to get yourself and Alexander to a shelter so the baby can be born in a safe and warm environment. Looking around in the car in which you notice a bag full of firecrackers. You kept them just in case to distract the walkers and this was the perfect opportunity.  Grabbing three of the biggest firecrackers before silently opening one of the windows. Using one of the few matches you were saving but it was worth the sacrifice.

Lighting up the three firecrackers before tossing them in the opposite direction. A few seconds later you heard loud cracking popping in all direction. Luckily, the walkers quickly follow to the sound of the firecrackers. Once the coast was clear even it was only for a moment. This is the time to escape right now before there’s no chance of escaping. Grabbing the two duffle bags and the rifle. Silently counting to three before bursting the door open. Some of the walkers started heading in your direction.  Without missing a beat directionally aim your rifle at them and blast their brains out one by one. Hamilton manages to follow you despite being in pain of the contraction. You hated seeing him weak but Alexander was determined and stubborn that he give up on his unborn child.

Shooting three more walkers into their head as yall miraculously made it to the woods wherefore to find an abandoned cabin. Hopefully, Alexander can rest easily and can give birth to his unborn child that is until your guardian lean against the tree. The pain is unbearable for him to continue the journey even further. Wherefore you knew it time to deliver your new baby brother or sister.

B: “Shit!”

“Shit!”  you curse underneath your breath. This is the worst moment for Alexander to be giving birth right now especially. My mind is going blank at the moment wondering what to do at the moment. The panic was starting to slip through your veins but knowing that you couldn’t panic right now. Looking over to see if anything was useful in the vehicle but so far nothing. Cursing your silent before notice a large stone near one of the seats. Looking around your surrounding you saw another abandoned van that could make enough noise to distract the walkers. Silently lowering the drivers’ window before counting to three as you toss the large stone shatter the window of the abandoned van.

The glass shatter was enough to attract the walkers but also with the van alarm. The other vehicle alarm pierces through yours and Alexander ears. Opening the car door slowly before you and the Caribbean immigrant dash into the forest. Luckily there weren’t any walkers that you into the forest. Not sure how long both of you walked into the forest but suddenly Alexander lean against the tree while breathing heavily. Sweats and tears were rolling his face bearing the pain of being in labor. Getting a blanket and pillow to make your guardian feel comfortable before cutting Alexander pants off. Holding his hand gently as he gave it a light squeeze.

“Get ready, Your name. It’s time....” Alex spoke before continue to breathe heavily.

Loading your rifle with bullets just in case if any walker dares to sneak up on yall. Wiping the sweat of Alexander's’ forehead as your guardian gave you a weak smile. Feeling worried coursing through your body wondering if your father is going to survive this labor. You couldn’t bear the thought of losing the only father figure you have. Taking a deep breath as you prepare yourself to help Alexander to deliver his unborn child. It’s now or never.

C. “We gotta go now!”

Your face went pale as white like the snow before checking out your surrounding. There was nothing inside that could be useful as a distraction toward the walkers. So far, there was nothing but the duffle bags filled with supplies of food, water, and weapons as well. Wanting to punch the vehicle but couldn’t since you didn’t want to seek the walkers' attention. Taking a deep breath before seeing to dead walkers on the road. Thinking of a way of attempting to escape from the walkers as you slowly exit out of a vehicle before kneeling down near one of the dead walkers before chopping its guts open. Rubbing it guts around your clothing and around your face. Nearly vomiting due to the rotting smell of human flesh. Though it was worth to risk of nearly being a bit or eaten alive by those flesh-eating monsters.

“Bloody hell” you mutter before dropping the second dead walker to one of the abandoned pickup trucks. Placing the dead body on the driver wheel horn letting it out a loud blaring noise.  All the walkers turn their head as they walked toward the pickup truck. Rushing toward your vehicle as Alexander is cover in sweats. Quickly grabbing the two duffle bags along with the rifle.

“We gotta go,now !”  you exclaim

Hamilton nodded as his only respond since due to the pain of the contraction. Rushing toward the trail in the woods where a few walkers overcome your path. Shooting all of them in the dead with missing a beat. Their dead bodies collapsed onto the ground while you and Alexander walked over them. Hearing your father taking in even deeper breaths knowingly it was becoming more difficult to continue any further. You lean Alexander onto a tall tree letting him sit down before cutting his pants off. Carefully placing on his lap letting your father spread his legs in order to get ready. Alexander looked scared but also at peace knowing that he's’ give birth to his late lover child.  Knowingly that the immigrant was thinking about Aaron right now as he began sobbing quietly.

“Your name...remember this. If I died while giving birth...take care of your newborn sibling. Be strong...don’t let anyone take you down” Alexander quietly spoke

“Dad..please don’t say that. You’re going to see your newborn child. You’re going to see your son or daughter” You responded with tears rolling down your face

“My child...if I turned...don’t hesitate to shoot me in the head. Make sure that you and your newborn sibling arrive at South Carolina and find John Laurens”

Nodding your head promising your father before preparing yourself to help your father to deliver your newborn brother or sister. Tears were sliding down your face while the possibility that your father may die during hard labor. Though harshly wiping your tears not wanting to think about it right now.  This should be a wonderful moment where you shall see your new baby brother or baby sister.

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Alexander began pushing every five minutes or so while biting his lip harshly. Tears were sliding down his cheeks but the pain was worth it. Hearing him cursing a couple of times before pushing again and again until you saw the head of the newborn. Grabbing one of the blankets from the duffle bags before Alexander gave one last push. The baby began crying a bit loudly but both of you didn’t care. This beautiful human being is now your little brother that has now been welcome to earth. Tears of joy were rolling down your cheeks showing Alexander his newborn son. Hamilton smile for a moment until the Caribbean immigrant began breathing heavily again. Hearing him grunting in pain before coming to your senses realization that Alexander is giving birth to his second child. Your guardian took his newborn son before began to pushing again.

You weren’t mentality prepare that Alexander was actually pregnant with twins. Then again his large pregnant prove it which you scold yourself that for not recognizing sooner. Though it didn’t matter you needed to help your father delivering his second child. Grabbing another blanket from the duffle bags before helping your guardian deliver the second newborn child. This went a bit longer and soon the second newborn child was born into the world but was silent. You and Hamilton began to grow a bit concern for a moment wondering if...the second newborn is....dead.

The immigrant began crying believing that his second newborn child, his beautiful daughter is born as a stillborn. You believe that as well and began preparing a grave until you heard the little girl began crying. Hamilton began crying and laughing with joy and love as he carried both of his beautiful children. The lovely twins that are now welcome to earth but into the world filled with monster and danger. Still, you would do anything to protect your new younger siblings.

Hey yall, I’m back with another Chapter of the Hamilton Walking Au in which I’m still contuining till the end.

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Van Life vs RV Life

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Van Life vs RV Life

  It all comes down to this, the ultimate showdown.

  The question which is causing a literal brain storm inside the head of every worn out Millennial who wants to leave their desk job behind and take their chances on the road.

  So let’s start by stating the obvious.

  If your main goal is to look trendy and hip on social media while taking short weekend trips out into the countryside, the van life wins, hands down. Living in your van full time, however, is a different story all together.

  There are some benefits and drawbacks to living full time in a van or an RV/5th wheel.

  The awesome parts of the Van Life:

  A van will fit anywhere. You will never have much of an issue with overnight parking. You can easily blend in with any parking lot, fit in any campsite, or even just pull off on the edge of the road for a bit of shut-eye.

  Cost efficient! The overall cost of purchasing and converting a sleeper van into your mobile home on wheels will cost substantially less than an RV or truck and 5th wheel. It is important to note that if you want a custom camper van, you will have to be handy if you want to do it yourself! Otherwise, the cost will skyrocket if you are paying someone else to convert it for you!

  Gas and travel costs will be much lower. The largest camper van will have better gas mileage than pretty much any RV or towing truck out there. On top of that, you will also be paying for the smallest campground if you decide not to rough it. All these savings will definitely add up to big money in the long run!

  The drawbacks of the Van Life:

  Much smaller living space! This means much smaller space to cook and hang out when inside your van. It is also much harder to share the space, if you have a partner or a pet.

  No bathroom! Most vans will not have the space or plumbing to set up a bathroom. This means you will need to find creative ways to use the restroom when there isn’t a public one around. Showers will also have to be found in public locations, this can be much more difficult if you are dry camping, aka boondocking.

  For most people it feels less like you are at “home” and more like you are traveling. This isn’t going to be the same for everyone but it can make you a little more homesick, yearning for a immobile place to lay your head.

  If your car breaks down, your house broke down too. This is the same for Class A RVs but not 5th wheels and travel trailers. If you break down, you will have to put yourself up in a hotel or find somewhere to stay while your car is in the shop. It is especially important to consider when you are traveling far away from your home base.

  Lacks energy sources. If you are doing a lot of off the grid camping, you will have to find ways to charge devices, cook, and stay warm. RVs have a couple propane tanks and a good system for this, but you will need to invest in items which can accommodate these needs.

  Well, as we can see, there are many benefits and downfalls of living the much sought after Van Life.

  Now that we have deciphered all the mystery surrounding living in a van full time, let’s turn our attention to living full time in a 5th Wheel/RV.

  The appeals of the RV Life:

  They are HUGE! Well, I guess that isn’t true when compared to a home, but when you compare 350 sq ft to 70 sq feet, it’s massive. This means larger kitchens, a bathroom, and even higher ceilings for my fat head.

  Bathroom and full size kitchen. This kind of goes hand in hand with the size, but since it is such a huge benefit, it gets it’s own section. Having the ability to cook a full meal with 3 burners, an oven and a full size kitchen is huge. Pair that with the fact that you do not have to find unique ways to use the restroom in a pinch… luxury!

  It really feels like home. This is a big one for me. As a full time traveler, when I get out of my truck and into my 5th wheel, I feel like I am stepping into my home. It doesn’t matter where my home is parked, the scenery may change but my home doesn’t!

  It has propane! This is something which could easily be overlooked. Having a couple propane tanks for everything from cooking to heat goes a long way. Especially when you are a couple hours from the nearest campground with electric hookups!

  Okay, now for the downsides of living full time in an RV/5th wheel.

  COST! Between the price of gas, bigger spots with more hookups at parks, and possible maintenance of a larger vehicle and home; it gets pricey. This is the biggest downfall of the RV lifestyle and no small matter. You can cut down on costs by staying parked for longer, reducing gas prices, depending on where you are staying, it may cost more!

  Less mobile. It is not nearly as simple to hide in a parking lot and not be noticed. On top of that, you will have to practice driving your much larger rig. Depending on the size of your rig, there will even be some campgrounds that you can’t squeeze into.

  So there you have it!

  Now that you know the pros and cons of each lifestyle, you can make the decision which is best for you!

  I personally chose the 5th wheel life (obviously, aka fifthwheelfeel) but there is no right or wrong choice here!

  If you want to follow along with my travels, be sure to check me out on all social media! @fifthwheelfeel

  You can also follow my journey on my Youtube channel!