By martybvlog It’s been a while—too long, actually! If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, well… life threw me a pretty big challenge. Recovering from my most recent open-heart surgery has been one of the toughest battles I’ve faced, physically and mentally. It’s been a journey of healing, patience, and a whole lot of reflecting.
But here’s the good news—I’m BACK! And not just back, but back with a fire in my heart (the metaphorical kind, not the medical kind 😆).
I have so much to share with you. Stories. Lessons. Moments of struggle. Moments of triumph. And most importantly, a renewed appreciation for this crazy, beautiful life.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned through all of this, it’s that life doesn’t wait. It moves forward, whether we’re ready or not. And after everything I’ve been through, I’ve decided: I am ready. Ready to live. Ready to share. Ready to make every moment count.
So buckle up, because I’m about to be posting A LOT. I’m grateful for every single one of you who’s been part of this journey with me.
So Let me tell you about the exciting adventure at await!
The Road Is Calling—And This Time, We’re Answering!
If you’ve been following my journey, you know that life hasn’t exactly been a straight road for me. It’s been a series of detours, crashes, pit stops, and a few unexpected scenic routes. But through it all, I’ve kept moving forward.
Last May, I underwent my sixth open-heart surgery. Yeah, you read that right, six. That’s not exactly a record I wanted to break, but here we are. This time, it was for an aortic aneurysm, and let me tell you, it was brutal. Between complications, kidney issues, and a rough recovery, it took a serious toll on me. Months of healing, pain, and a lot of reflection later, I came to one simple conclusion: it’s time to live.
I’ve spent so much of my life in recovery mode, waiting for the “right time” to get back on track. But the truth is, waiting doesn’t get you anywhere. And that’s why my mom and I are about to do something wild—we’re hitting the road and not looking back (for a while, at least).
My mom, Angèle, has been through her own share of battles. She’s an incredible woman—strong, resilient, and, honestly, the best travel partner I could ask for. She spent decades working as an administrative assistant, first at Université de Moncton and later with the Federal Government. She built a life with my dad, who also worked for the government for 35 years. But life threw her a curveball in 2015 when my dad suffered a cardiac arrest that lasted 40 minutes. She performed CPR while waiting for paramedics, and against all odds, he survived. She is and has always been my hero. A true healer. As for my dad, he fought for a few more years, but in 2021, we lost him.
Now, after everything we’ve both been through, we’ve decided we’re not sitting still anymore. We’re packing up, putting things in storage, and traveling across Canada, the U.S., and even Europe. No schedules. No routine. Just the open road and the freedom to explore.
For me, this trip isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about finally embracing life without hesitation. I’ve spent so many years recovering, restarting, and wondering what’s next. Now? I’m just going to live.
While we travel, we’ll be documenting everything—blogging, vlogging, and even diving into Ambassador programs, ad revenues and Sponsorship deals to make this adventure sustainable. If you’ve ever thought about breaking free from the daily grind, living life on your own terms, or just seeing what’s out there, you’ll definitely want to follow along.
This journey isn’t just for us—it’s for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, anyone who’s ever had life knock them down, and anyone who’s ever wondered: What if?
Well, we’re about to find out.
Let’s go!
(In memory of my Pops, who I miss Every. Fucking. Day.)
Much love,
Marty B