How Moving Countries Changed Me | New Zealand Lockdown Q&A

[@CarrieRad]

Hi friends! I had to reupload this video because there were a handful of errors I didn't notice until after I posted. I can be picky about the content I share as I always want it to be quality. You can blame the virgo in me. :)

[@M_Ravinerakhalgot]

I was like you have posted this video already and then when I went to go watch my yt videos for the night I was like your video was gone and I was like I didn't even watch it yet and I saw u said you had to take it down bc of errors and I was ready to watch it lol

[@Pivkan143]

Put a muzzle, and go to basement. Sheeep!

[@meagi6116]

All good🤣

[@big_badaboom]

The equinox is 23rd September, so that's the official start of Spring. But here in NZ, I think most of us consider the unofficial start to be September 1st. Because that's around when the warming weather becomes noticeable.

[@whitebaitbigfoot]

First of September is the meteorological start of spring

[@cadifan]

Spring is Sep, Oct, Nov. Summer, Dec, Jan, Feb. Autumn, Mar, Apr, May. Winter, Jun, Jul, Aug.

[@SamFournier]

Completely agree, moving countries does bring out a courageous side within you. After moving abroad last year I feel so much more stronger, I never knew I had this strength inside me. I'm so glad you guys will be moving into your new home on the 1st. Thank you for sharing your journey Carrie!

[@eveningpetrichor]

Yay! So glad this is up. Settling in with some tea and snuggling my pup to watch this

[@CarrieRad]

Ahhh yay!! So cozy!!

[@clp1705]

How lovely that you’re going to be moving onto the property just when the fruit trees will be in blossom! Can’t wait to see 🥰🌸

[@oursimpleandextraordinarylife]

Hi! I'm glad I stumbled into your channel. My family and I moved from Canada to the Philippines recently. We were so worried in the beginning because we have a 2 yo daughter and we didn't know how she'll adjust to the move. But yes, I do agree that moving countries do make us more courageous, but also adaptable and strong mentally I think. This video is a great reminder for us that we have done the right thing! Thank you.

[@Emily-qo1gw]

oooh def want to see house tour when you move in :) plus garden walk throughs and building gardens once you're ready and moved in!!

[@emilyjimly]

Thank you so much for answering my question! I can’t wait to share your advice with my students. I love the message of staying true to yourself and creating what you want to make🧡

[@melissaisreading]

Ahhh thank you for answering my question! I love your perspective about realizing that going for big dreams can be so incredibly difficult, but also so worth it ❤️

[@ariskaye1407]

I love your content, Carrie! Thanks for caring about the quality of what you share and for always creating interesting and cozy videos. I very much enjoyed watching this and felt inspired by it, too.

[@ceciliadarling730]

Hi Carrie, I love your videos, I am a kiwi, born and bred, I actually found your channel from Alex's managed isolation video. I was so curious about what its like in our managed isolation facilities, we constantly hear about it on the news. I'm so glad I clicked on his video because I'm now enjoying both your channels👍 I am also a Virgo - hence your tattoo really resonates with me, I am a perfectionist which can at times drive me (and others) crazy😜 I'm really looking forward to watching your renovation series, fingers crossed you guys will drop down to level 3 on the 31st so you can move in🤞. I live in Auckland so it looks like we maybe in lockdown a lot longer which I am totally ok with, its time to reflect and its a reminder to not be complacent. Honestly unless I watched the news or spoke to my Mother in Law who lives in the UK I would sometimes forget Covid was even out there. We have been really blessed here in NZ, so however long it takes to go back to our "new normal" I will stay in my bubble. All the best Carrie, stay safe x

[@laurakinney8538]

That fire looks so cozy! I am so ready for our fall/winter to begin!

[@valinajean-louis8742]

I just love the sit down chatting videos the most ☺️ I always make a little “eeek!” sound when I see a new video from you!!

[@CarrieRad]

I love this 🥰 you just melted my heart.

[@cmt89497]

It's actually the end of winter right now in New Zealand. Autumn (Fall) is in March-June.

[@fegrace_1]

Thanks for sharing Carrie. I have great respect for how New Zealand has managed during this pandemic. I think it is wonderful how you have and continue to integrate yourself into your new land and culture! Here in the U.S. it has has been disturbing for me to see so many people using the inch of being to mill about in public to take the whole territory to not wanting to wear mask, abusing honor systems, not isolating when exposed to Covid, and/or people consciously going out in public and to work/school ect. when they have tested positive for Covid. Unfortunately, I see people, communities, countries, and things a lot differently due to this period it time. I am and will continue to apply science and common sense to keep myself safe. One of the gifts that I received from the pandemic is the I value protecting my peace (spirit, mind, and body). And I am willing to let go of anything that stands in opposition to my peace or jeopardizes my leaving! I truly do wish everyone safety, wellness, and peace!

[@TheAbbottAbode]

Would love to see a house tour of the lockwood home you're in and how you've made it work for you before you move down to your homestead.

[@gordowg1wg145]

Because of the moderation affect of being surrounded by water, summer is better thought of as being 1Dec' to 28/29 Feb', with the other seasons placed accordlingly 👍😎

[@SweetHeavensSunshine]

Would love to see two videos a week! Love your content! So excited to see new Garden, animal, and home renovation content once you get moved into the farm! I love that whole type of environment, and plan to do that myself in The future when I find my life partner. Your current home is so cozy and beautiful as well. Makes me want to install a wood fireplace in my own home :D. You’re so cool girl! Love what you’re doing with your life! Inspires me to go for my bigger dreams as well. Thanks for the motivation!

[@Huncd6814]

I have been watching wellness and self-care vloggers for some time, and I always find it fascinating to see how each person approaches things differently. Although my question wasn't featured on this video, the questions that I have seen in this video have allowed me to gauge where my question was coming from so I can get a rough idea of where things are going, and so I would like to thank you anyway for providing this opportunity to ask our questions.

[@aneesakader2313]

Love your content Carrie!! I am from South Africa and find your channel so inspirational. Your videos really resonate with me and I am so happy and relieved for you guys that you found your dream home. All the best for this new chapter in your lives. May you make beautiful memories in your new home!!! Cant wait to see!

[@sonyavincent7450]

Hello! I just got this video in my KZbin feed! I don't know where you have bought a house, but welcome to New Zealand, and I hope your new life goes well here. X

[@paulinewallandersmith]

Hi Carrie! Love your channel. Would love to see an ordinary day in NZ life, like going grocery shopping, walking your dog, going out for coffee maybe or anything else you do on an ordinary day. Keep up the great work! xx

[@samantha1277]

Hay Carrie, I'm looking forward to your moving, Reno and setting up your vegetable garden videos🤗

[@CarrieRad]

I am sooo excited to share that journey!! 🙌🙌

[@annajoie700]

Wishing you and your sweet family a bright and blessed Spring and journey into your new home!! 💛

[@larathrapp5723]

I just love watching you grow and take on these amazing life adventures! Can’t wait to see you and Alex make this next chapter your own 💛

[@BoboLuong25]

Thank you for the content creator advice! Never looked at it from your point of view, but I’m loving it 💕✨ Have fun with moving and doing the house!

[@tipiwhenuatanirau8105]

It has been a privilege watching how the Mauri and the mana of our country wash over you both ,watching you both grow from strength to strength and embrace New Zealand and become Kiwis , Ive been a long time Fan Since Alex and the Vagabond Brothers . I just want to say that even your videos have changed , confidence .

[@Robotnik123]

Sounds like the tie rods on your Lockwood home could do with a tightening to reduce the noise. You find these located under the house. I believe these are supposed to be tightened every couple of years.

[@anitaw1310]

Really looking forward to those renovation/moving vlogs!

[@JessicaAChamber]

It’s 90* here and disgusting 😂 you are DEFINITELY getting me hyped up for fall, I am so over this heat! Loving the cozy vibes of your content, and can’t wait for garden/summer content when it’s cold here!

[@Sunflower-dt6ev]

No, "officially" we use meteorological dates for seasons (1 Jun 1 Sep 1 Dec 1 Mar) not astronomical dates which are aligned with the equinox. It's the same for Australia.

[@LuluBejot]

Great New Zealand Video! I do video in New Zealand as well but I do ride Bmx. I just subscribed to you 😃

[@jessicadeering6190]

Love that before you even met each other, you and Alex shared a love of travel! 😚😎

[@cathybalke]

Hi Carrie! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am in a middle of moving house as well, and moving in to a new house beginning of September. I feel like we are going on this moving journey together. Good luck with your move.

[@jessicadelrosario1412]

Such a cozy video! Happy moving day too! I’d love to hear more about your shift away from materialism/consumerism. I’ve been a long time subscriber and have loved seeing your shift towards more intentional purchases, second-hand, food growing, ect. Did any books inspire you?

[@lizadelph]

Watched it the first time but I’ll let it play again in the background while I clean cuz your videos deserve all the love!!! Hope you’re well💛

[@CarrieRad]

Oh my gosh that’s so nice 💕🥲 thank you!!

[@meagan3366]

Great news that you’ll be able to move in to your new house as planned!!

[@Laura.v.b]

I watched the first one....but I. Here for the reuload. Because we stan a perfectionist queen!! 💕

[@KalistaCampbell]

So glad you guys can still move into your new place as planned! We bought our first place here in Wellington 2 weeks before our last NZ wide lockdown, it was pretty hectic! I’d love to see more long daily day-in-the life vlogs. They’re my favourite thing to watch and unwind with, and I’m loving seeing NZ from your eyes.

[@NL0232]

Love how real but also dreamy your content is ✨

[@MegRay]

Thanks so much for sharing this journey so openly

[@ianwebb3496]

Ha! Yeah, Lockwood Homes! Very appealing in their own way but noisy as a very noisy thing! It doesn't half make you jump until you get used to it, eh?

[@anjalibhat14]

Commenting for the algorithm 😎 and also to tell you I can’t wait to watch this and hope you have a great day! ☀️ Happy Virgo szn ✨

[@CarrieRad]

hehehe you are the SWEETEST!! 🦋

[@AlexanderAyling]

She knows! Haha thank you!

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Calming as always :))

[@moniquevelasco20]

You are such a wonderful and beautiful girl. You took your life change in the best way. Keep moving forward and towards your dreams. Be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

[@Caitlin.roberts29]

11:20 when Carrie is talking about the process of making videos. Due to lockdown here in Auckland I had to record and edit a presentation (I made a talk show) for KZbin and then submit that! The edit took me so long and the recording too haha. SO MUCH MORE WORK THAN I THOUGHT. So thank you Carrie for taking the time to put together the amazing content you do for us :)

[@mirandaavila1231]

Hi Carrie :) I'm Miranda, the person who asked about your tattoo! I loveeeee the meaning of it!!! It's my wildest dream to become a travel photographer one day, so I think that is soooo cool how traveling had a huge part of it! I'm only 19, so I totally relate to how you were feeling when you were 18. Letting life be the way its going to be, and allowing things to unfold as they will, will now forever stay with me in my mind :) I've followed you for years and you're someone who I completely aspire to, so my heart literally dropped when you said my name and when I realized it was my question haha! Thank you so much from the very bottom of my heart , for always putting a huge smile on my face, making me feel so loved, and for just being you. This meant the world to me , and I'm sending you all the love in the world 💛 ps- i love the song let it be by the Beatles too ;)

[@CarrieRad]

Ahh Miranda wow. You seem like the coolest 19 year old ever. You have a beautiful life so full of love up ahead for you! Thank you for being here. ♥️

[@mirandaavila1231]

@@CarrieRad 💛

[@janekrauss8272]

Maybe this is just because, I'm enjoying book stuff on YT right now but if you can, Id love more book content

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

You are going to be a fantastic parent you know. Alex is lucky to have you as a partner and your friends are too!

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

It makes me curious about the parenting you received and whether there were deficits you had to make up for and how you did that. It would be an interesting vlog actually… self parenting x

[@Bellenickna]

You are such a beautiful soul Carrie.

[@AlexanderAyling]

I love your videos! Also as a Pisces, Virgo Rising, I understand the decision to fix and reupload lol.

[@karina.silva88]

Random. Loving your hair with the lighter highlights 😊👍🏽

[@DanaRose01]

I know the reason you were able to move to NZ was because your partner had family grow up in New Zealand and was wondering whether he had any Maori ancestry/ Whakapapa And if so have you experienced visiting a marae and experiencing indigenous kiwi culture? Or do you plan on doing this?

[@whathellohey2334]

she’s racists it’s confirmed

[@Paris45627]

@@whathellohey2334 if she’s racist why do these people go to a country that has native do they walk on the other side of the street wen they see a native hang on they should get out of nz asap

[@marioknoll469]

but whats about your parents or siblings? i think living far away is interesting, when things going well with them. but as parents grow older i felt misserable only visiting them now and than...I think life is not only follow my dreams, but also care and take the responsibiliy?

[@novita_darley]

Behind the scene of making your video 😊

[@unspeakable7yearoldcomedia78]

Would love to hear about your latinidad/your relationship with your identity as a latinX, Italian, feminist woman etc! As a biracial woman myself, it is something I often think about.

[@gingercascante2413]

I just love your Journey you and Alex are just inspiration best vibes Form Costa Rica

[@AboutBrie]

I just wanted to say thank you. ❤️

[@bigkiwi1320]

What happened to your other video?

[@CarrieRad]

I had to reupload it. Yesterday I took it down shortly after posting because of a handful of errors I noticed after posting.

[@mdnickless]

How do you think the latest government announcement will affect your settlement date? It sounds like it's going to be very tight!

[@CarrieRad]

I answer this in the video. 🙏💕

[@mdnickless]

@@CarrieRad Yes you did. It's just that it's a slightly delayed move to level 3. I'm sure it'll be OK.

[@LeopoldNZ]

This channel should be called Rich kids getting their dream because his dad is a Kiwi and they have money. Going through the process of establishing yourself in NZ is in reality for most immigrants, as it was for myself in Australia and New Zealand indentured servitude. It's a hard road paved in stress and tears which is completely lost on this channel.

[@christophergreen2302]

Hi I am from Hawkes Bay thank you for our country i hope you enjoy New Zealand or NZ great to hear the other side from the USA take i mean that welcome

[@no-cz9bw]

I'm from NZ to, tbh we dont rlly realise how lucky we are considering we have no warfare and riots going on...

[@johnmaniapoto154]

Awesome assessment lady too true

[@paulburgess3088]

It's actually quite simple Carrie, "Work to Live, not Live to Work". Great videos.

[@jatinkukreja18]

Reupload?

[@CarrieRad]

Yes, I had to correct several errors. 🥰

[@jatinkukreja18]

@@CarrieRad Love the video either ways 🤗

[@dohnmoore]

Huge change from California to the New Z hang in there.

[@rollyrolly7729]

Once we have all had the vaccination at a level the experts are happy with, the borders will open for people that have been vaccinated and are coming from a country we can trust i.e. America, Canada, Germany, UK. Countries that are out of control such as India won't be allowed in. This will happen this summer but more than likely to be no earlier than February 2022.

[@gissyb1]

Usa & uk is out of control too

[@rollyrolly7729]

@@gissyb1 yes but we can trust the vaccination records

[@charmaineczora8312]

Yes, us Aussies work to live not live to work x

[@nem447]

Community and family before personal freedom. Work to live, don't live to work.

[@mustafaali8848]

Hi from pakistan wish you best of luck you should visit pakistan and make vlogs here..

[@yayixld3151]

What would you do if a girl made you romantically at the disco? 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩❔❔❔❔❔

[@daniellekreiser7999]

Did you get the vaccine

[@annaboivin9209]

Alex answered this in his video, they are both booked in. :)