a VERY honest chat with me vlog | my dating life, health scares, my future in nyc & a day in my life

[@Cherurei1109]

I’m glad you have started seeing someone, and it seems like you are happy while talking about him. Congrats 😊💕

[@alexiseldredge]

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[@bethhawes8965]

Hi from Beth in California, 32. With the risk of sounding dumb, I want to share… my mother was visiting my house today. She is great, but she worries too much and talks about her problems - even small ones. Lol. When I put your video on TV, she was so interested in watching and listening. She is 63. When the video ended she talked about how pretty and interesting you are. It was a nice moment🙂 New subscriber! …I don’t know what you believe about yourself and your channel, friend. But please know that you are amazing and important ❤️ Beth

[@alexmaylef]

As someone who just started watching your videos since your move - its actually refreshing seeing an influencer who IS living and enjoying their own life, not just making shit up to vlog about it :)

[@carolynlandrum668]

I agree. So many people post like they're trying to think up novel ideas instead of "their life."

[@denverdubois5835]

Exactly!! I sometimes feel like my own life is boring, but the lives of others, no matter how simple or routine, aren't really boring to me at all.

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

Agreed !

[@PeachyTash]

Not me hearing “old romcoms” and thinking from the 80s and then having a jump scare when you say “from the early 2000s” 😅😂

[@itscarolinemary]

As a viewer, I don't mind you living with roommates. It's nice to see you crochet with Emily in the evenings and seeing what you guys get up to. Crocheting at the park was fun too. 💕 I've lived with roommates before during university for a brief time but I wasn't as close to them while they were all close. It's nice to watch the vlogs and see clips like that! Living vicariously through you.

[@MayWonder]

It takes a lot of mental work to keep things secret especially cause if you're excited you want to share. I'm glad you're happy.

[@alexiseldredge]

agreed!!

[@shane.s-747]

I'm so happy for you and your new man, you deserve all the happiness there is. I love the Q&A and a little bit about how comments (even though they might mean well) can affect a person. Some people don't understand, it's not so easy putting your life out in front of the world. You're doing a great job with your channel and we love it, and we don't need to know everything and that's ok with us. Have a fantastic tomorrow and see ya next time.😊

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@marironcetti]

Thank you so much for talking about the struggles of the creative side of the channel and sometimes feeling lost because that’s exactly how I feel rn after I moved here in ny. I have no idea what to post. And please don’t feel obligated to say anything you don’t wanna say about your personal life. Is not anyone’s business!! Love ya

[@alexiseldredge]

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[@Beglozano]

Thank you for sharing your dating life with us! Happy you've started seeing someone, your face lit up when you talked about him. I think during vlogging, just saying you're going on a date with him or you're gonna have dinner/watch a movie w/him without showing or giving more detail is more than enough information to give. Keeps the audience informed on the fact that you have a dating life without giving much detail.

[@meghanadontireddy6002]

Loved the Q&A. Congrats and good luck with the person you are seeing ❤❤

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@jvlcixm]

This vlog felt so much different! I really enjoyed it. I think you showed more of yourself, which was nice to see

[@LowkeyKT]

Awwww! Bennett's making biscuits - so cute! Also, love the updates, thank you for share with us all!

[@alexiseldredge]

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[@melaniegriesemer]

I love your vlogs ❤ when I lived in NYC I LOVED Finding those tiny little magical hidden parks 🌿✨

[@heavenlymorsels]

I felt you were dating and am so happy for you, it was at the end of a vlog you got dressed nice and did you hair and makeup it was after a very busy day n your life, you looked stunning and idk there was just this glow about you and some giddiness I saw in a cheeky smile that just said I am going on a date and have met someone special! thanks for sharing all the updates!

[@suzydolan6723]

Congrats on your new love! It’s so exciting to feel love and passion for someone special. 💖

[@barbiedoll6530]

Recommend....."When Harry Met Sally"...classic, "Something's Gotta Give"...."As Good as it Gets".....all classic rom coms......So happy for you in finding a partner!

[@alexiseldredge]

I haven’t seen any of these! I need to have a movie marathon

[@racheldyer9250]

I am soo happy for you and proud of you hun! You are so strong, really getting to know and feel yourself, and just be in your element and living your best life. You are so encouraging and I just love this for you

[@itscarolinemary]

I would love a video on budgeting and trying to stay in a budget. I like the "what I spend in a week" videos.. especially in expensive cities! I live in the greater Toronto area and work downtown. I'm living at home to try and save for a downpayment over renting in the city.. so I love these vlogs lol. I am torn when it comes to trying to save what I can for a downpayment and renting.. I wish I had my own space. But the high rent and possibility of the landlord selling a unit or house and then the expenses with moving terrifies me. Plus, the rental prices are just like.. way too high... so much of my monthly income. 😢

[@michelleneary]

The best bagel place on the UWS is Absolute Bagels imo. There will definitely always be a line unless you go in the afternoon, though.

[@AyriceWilson]

If you wanna do "old" romcoms, you gotta watch the ones in the 80s with Patrick Dempsey. Some aspects are not great but generally really good!

[@sueleeg3215]

Praying for your continued good health. Thanks for sharing some which is just enough! 😉😁

[@itscarolinemary]

Glad to hear everything is okay health wise. Glad that you got answers (with the multiple issues) and you're doing alright on the other side!

[@haleighen]

I just turned 35 - and let me tell y’all. Mid 20s is hard and it really gets better after that. Around 30 you really start to settle into yourself and the knowledge that no one really knows what they are doing. I turned 27 in 2016 😅 Big break up, got laid off, turned 27, election.. but I also got my current job that I am still with and so happy and obsessed with. Aaand I went from artist to an executive 💪

[@alexiseldredge]

hearing advice like this is so comforting, always good to know we are all figuring it out 🩷

[@clareking4434]

I’m glad you’re well and I’m sorry that people made you feel that you shouldn’t share. Your vlogs are great without us having to know your business. Never stop being you ✌🏻

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@asifs100]

I love your videos and its comforting vibe.

[@ornela2]

So happy for you! Wishing you and new bae the best! ☺️

[@sofiarosas3730]

I would love to see content about personal finance :))

[@royszanik4823]

H & H was the so called best bagel when I lived in NYC back in the 80's. Was 2 blocks south of Zabar's. I'll check if they still exist.

[@mansoor3159]

Alexis I really really missed your vlogs so so so much and I am so so so happy that you have posted a new vlog and I wish you have a blessed weekend💗🥹🥹

[@jasonroberts1984]

Congratulations on the new relationship Alexis. I am happy for you.

[@DancingKitkat13]

I love your Q and A vlogs ❤❤❤

[@stpetersburg64]

The studio may have made a better “set” for the vlog, but it had its drawbacks for you (such as the scaffolding) and you should live where you’re happy .

[@alexiseldredge]

yes! for sure!!

[@Ezcre8]

Always looking forward to your videos Alexis! This was a good Q&A :)

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

Hoping all good things for you I open in Kiss of the Spider Woman outside of Boston Friday !! (Ensemble - the dancing is amazing and the music is delicious)

[@LSChestersMom]

Love it! Used to be a FAB bagel place across from Oren's coffee on Broadway near Columbia.... happy for you! I am VERY into finances and a series on that would be so cool. I lived in NYC for a looongg time and I found it easy to live there but I don't drink so that cut a lot of costs lol :) Love that Hathaway movie too!

[@alexiseldredge]

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[@mediadane]

Also it makes me so hapy that you date someone, you are way too awesome to go through life alone.

[@jeysmoothies]

A google bagel spot on the upper west side is from a place called Mamans

[@MC10060]

Missed you on KZbin and I'm in the totally rare blood disorder club too. VWD here. You are awesome. Thanks for being so transparent with us. ❤

[@alexiseldredge]

🤍🤍🤍

[@igacecylia]

Just go with it is my household’s move for when we do not know what to watch. 10/10 elite movie

[@gailm1122]

Congrats on the new man! And very glad your health is better.

[@mediadane]

I didnt feel anything change until I hit 40, the 30ties was the best decade of my life, I felt fantastic, I wasn't over-analyzing life like I did in my 20ties anymore, I just lived. don't forget to be young Alexis take the dinners and the coffee now, then later when you have a mortgage in The Hamptons you can budget.

[@RuralRiverRamblings]

Im so glad youre seeing someone❤good luck on the rehersals❤dont mind me, im just living through you! Happy Friday!!

[@BethMJones]

Loved this. 57 cats, haha! I have two now but they fight occasionally (for dominance) I rescued several cats last fall and winter during the cold and an ice storm and found them loving, safe homes. So yeah, it would be easy to become a “crazy cat lady.” 😂 Bennett may or may not like another kitty there. Mostly, he loves you! ❤ I had wondered if you were dating. Glad you are sharing just what you feel comfortable with about that and any health issues. I’m sure you do get a ton of unwanted advice and stories! I can’t imagine how expensive NYC is with all the restaurants, coffee shops, & things to do! The bagel looked so good! I would love to have a little beach house or cottage to go to the beach/ocean several times during the year! I love the beach! Do Ubers or cabs run on Sundays since the Subway was down and the bus went too far and you had to walk fast/run to rehearsal? The food vendors sound fun.

[@alexiseldredge]

Ubers and cabs do run on Sundays! I was just trying to save a few dollars haha

[@hilsbeasley539]

Lovely update, thanks! Good to know you're doing fine health wise, and I hope the dating goes well for you. Nice to see you happy and more settled. xx

[@alexiseldredge]

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[@heidiperez9363]

Thank you for sharing and taking us along on your life journey. Wishing the best for you.

[@alexiseldredge]

Thank you!

[@peachy__pg]

i’m so happy for you and everything going well in your life and i’m happy that you felt like you could share some of it with us (:

[@alexiseldredge]

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[@switzerlandandthephilippines]

That's so true with health issues, I made the same experience, if I share it they really give unnecessary recommendations 😢 I really don't need that at all 😅

[@carolynoquinn4573]

I'm glad you're hanging out with someone 😎 cool!

[@LauraLanny]

Congrats on your new relationship girl. He better take good care of you.

[@isabellegrill6323]

Would love to see what I spend in a week 😍

[@peggys1439]

Thank you very much for the update!

[@marccolomayt82094]

Comfy Q&A-lifestyle vlog!

[@cierrasimpson116]

I’m the same way. I never watch the last episode of a show so that way it never actually ended 😆

[@alexiseldredge]

YES

[@theregoesgail]

Yesss Lawrence is the best -- I'll also be at their Radio City show!

[@alexiseldredge]

ahh so fun!

[@TheNeurocuriosityClub]

WAIT THE SITCOM ENDING THING. When I watched the end of The Good Place, I felt physically ill for days.

[@mlea79]

I’m jealous of the bagel place 😂

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Happy weekend, Alexis!❤❤

[@sabinal17]

I'll admit, I would like to know more about the illness bc I am a nerd and willingly go on wikipedia out of boredom. But I understand the privacy and not wanting advice or scary stories.

[@ruebennomura9143]

Aloha that was a good chat about life

[@Billy33753]

Love everything bagel

[@ktcat146]

You should watch Gilmore Girls if you like comfy-feeling shows. Best series, IMO. And Call the Midwife.

[@alexiseldredge]

I have seen Gilmore girls! I haven’t seen call the midwife though!

[@TonyaS]

I couldn’t finish a family affair. But I’m like you with final episodes. I do watch, but it’s sad, which is why I love marvel end game but I get so sad at the end that those marvel glory days are kind of over. I did just see Fly Me to the Moon. Very cute!

[@alexiseldredge]

I’ll have to see that one!

[@denverdubois5835]

I'm so glad your health problem turned out to be totally manageable. In this era where--it seems--so many younger people are pretty unhealthy, it's lovely to see you eating well, getting plenty of exercise, etc. You are an inspiration! The point about "private" vs. "secret" is very important. There's this other channel I watch. The vlogger always presented herself as single, for years. Her friends (with and w/o YT channels) are very open, "we're gay, we're a couple" or "this is my bf"...etc. Well, suddenly this vlogger moved in with her girlfriend, who was presented for years on her channel as "a friend." They are definitely in a relationship, it has been acknowledged, but it is taking her a while to relax around her girlfriend onscreen. Clearly she kept her secret for a long time, and is having difficulty with the transition to merely private. I figure if one day you move in with your bf, we'll see him around in the background then LOL! In the meantime, I am so happy for you! Congratulations!! FYI You handled your ex and the breakup really superbly--so much common sense and dignity. I felt so bad for you, but you hung in there and did great. You are a class act. Meow 🙂

[@itscarolinemary]

Maybe their partner isn't comfortable with being on screen or sharing their private life as much as the KZbinr! And not sure if they're only recently "out" but maybe they're slowly easing into sharing it online and being transparent. It can be tough with unsolicited comments.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

Incredible

[@jessicaangeline]

Have you watched "She's the man"? I love that one!

[@alexiseldredge]

Yes!! So good!

[@GeddesGibbsJr]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="254">4:14</a>, how did you freeze framed that part and add your voiceovers to it?

[@alexiseldredge]

I edit in FCP X and under the retime option I select Hold. from there I add enough holds to make it long enough for my voiceover clip and then using a mic plugged into my computer I select Record Voiceover and record it from there!

[@GeddesGibbsJr]

@@alexiseldredge Oh, wow! Thanks.

[@RizkyAshary]

💖

[@scmesrob]

I recommend I will teach you to be rich with Ramit Sethi for finance advice- 5 step no bs program. Bennet should meet Chelsea's babies :)

[@NopeNopeNopetyNope]

You can always post about your health stuff and close comments. Check out Julia Fei - she's a KZbinr in NYC who has a boyfriend, and she always blurs out his face and doesn't share his name. She'll show fun places they go, restaurants they eat at, but we don't know his name, what he looks like, or what he does for a living. Agree with you that the Zac Efron movie sucked and the Anne Hathaway movie was awesome. Also agree that when you live in the city it's SO easy to buy stuff constantly. Not like in the suburbs where you have to get in your car each time you're going anywhere. I built in eating out twice a week into my budget - that way it's accounted for.

[@denverdubois5835]

I like the way Julia Fei handles that. It works well, especially since she's been so consistent with it.

[@alkiq00]

How many steps do you average a day?

[@alexiseldredge]

between 8,000-15,000

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🫡👊🏿🙏🏿

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Is Pad Thai spicy?

[@laurenmw9629]

Not usually

[@alexiseldredge]

this one wasn’t!

[@kimofacertainage]

Try Absolute Bagel at 2788 Broadway (bet 107-108). Yummy!!

[@alexiseldredge]

I’ve had it once!!! I do like their bagels!

[@torridmess]

I know you didn't mention what your blood disorder is. But I also suffer from a genetic blood disorder called Hemochromatosis and see a hematologist and get routine blood work. Although I'm not sure hemochromatosis is super rare as much as it is just widely misdiagnosed or under diagnosed. I'm glad you found out what it is tho! 🩷