How to create a life in a new city | making friends, dating, hobbies, etc.
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Moving to a new city can be intimidating... especially if you have 0 friends, no life, and have no clue where to even start new. From my experience of moving to London, England, and Austin, TX all by myself, here are 7 tips you can start using today to make this city your new home! ♡
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i’m going to bordeaux for a program in a couple days and have been really stressing about being lonely. this gave me a lot of confidence and helped remind me that it really is just as simple as going up to someone and saying hi :) thank you, i hope your move went well!
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Birthday/Age? July 8th ~ 24
I applied most of these tips, and some of my own, and now I have a boyfriend, a lot of friends, and an overwhelming amount of activities and invitations. You are so kind, and you are also changing lives with this video.
Congrats
Where are you from? Northern California + Georgia
Where are you living at the moment (in this vlog)? Austin, TX
Hi i have no love interest.
What do you do for a living? I have a 9-5 corporate job in Austin and I vlog!
What did you study? Journalism (major) + Entrepreneurship (minor) @UGA for undergrad and Entrepreneurship MA at Condé Nast College in London.
Respectfully, I think some of this perspective is influenced by what people often call “pretty privilege.” That is not to diminish your point you absolutely do not need to be conventionally attractive to build friendships, maintain a social life, or date successfully. However, it would be disingenuous to pretend those things do not come more naturally to people who are perceived as highly attractive.
And before anyone dismisses this as “incel bait,” that is not the point I am making at all. I am an outgoing person with a healthy social life and solid friendships, but building that life took significant effort after moving to a major city in my early thirties.
Much of what she says is true. At the end of the day, the biggest factor is consistent exposure and effort. You cannot stay isolated in your apartment and expect meaningful relationships to appear on their own. You have to put yourself in situations where connection is possible.
That said, for some people, the process requires substantially more intentional effort than others. Speaking from personal experience as a man who is not conventionally attractive, but who is confident in himself and established professionally, making friends was still difficult. It required pushing well beyond my introverted tendencies and repeatedly putting myself in uncomfortable social situations until those connections eventually formed.
Equipment? filmed on Canon g7x Mark ii
Cats or dogs? cats. ragdoll cats specifically (I'm biased because I own two… Ruth + Phoebe)
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You are so positive
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00:00 - intro
I had two girls go up to me in 2 days while I was in LA. I must have been talkative or something cuz that was crazy. I'm not like that at home.
02:04 - alien hobby
03:17 - "1 a week"
This happened to me in when I had to move to upstate NY I was definitely in limbo. But because I know I hate it and I def I’m still in limbo. I’m moving to north NJ soon and I’ll make it fully home
04:03 - social media
06:04 - happy hour!
good list!👍🏼
07:29 - apartment = home
10:11 - dating
Love the video! Moving to Austin next month.. I can’t wait! 😊
13:31 - sunny park
14:03 - you've got this :)
Hello, I have no friend
Filming period: May 13, 2024
what about your cat? how did they handle moving? i also have a cat and it kinda stops me from travelling too much and moving to a different city
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No offense, but because you are incredibly attractive your life is kind of on easy mode. No matter where you go.
@dagrizzla6252LOVE this video!!! Completely agree with everything!! It’s all such good advice for someone moving to a new city. I especially love the “Izzy pact”!!😉 So great to see you happy and doing well in Austin. I wish you all the best in life !!!!! Love you always !!!!! 💗💗💗
@jenniferclarke4095Thanks for this. I move to nyc this August for corporate life and just finding a place or potential roommates is taking a toll
@chi2omGirl I just moved to San Antonio for my partners job!!!
@minasorrell6085Izzy pact 🥹💖🤧
@brookehazlett1662eras tour london is calling your name!
@NiallsglasseseraVery positive and uplifting Izzy, it's clear you're starting to enjoy Austin
@kebond1Izzy you are so ‘mature’
Great advise for all.
So glad you feel settled and enjoying yourself in Austin with your new fiends.
Are any UK friends coming over to the states to visit?
Izzy,you’re lived in London and now Austin,it take a lot of mental strength,you’re done a great job,you’re on the right path.
@marchawkesford9184great tips
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