I just moved to a new apartment in NYC *by myself*... It's been wild.

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Don't get me wrong, I am so so grateful for having moved to my new york city apartment. It's such an amazing space and I love it!! Getting settled has been the challenge just because I'm balancing so much... so I guess I'll be living in a mess for a little bit longer. It's okay though. It'll come together soon enough :)
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[@ChelseaCallahan]

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[@kamranmammadli5850]

Will you marry me Chelsea?

[@reFocusZone]

Your video came up in my timeline so I gave it a quick look see. I can’t believe I just watched all the way through your 3-4 minute long commercial for bedsheets (just as I was about to leave your channel as a first time viewer) BUT your commercial was so well presented, it got me ‘hooked’ into staying tuned. I had never heard of #Brooklinen before, but I can say as a former marketing exec that they are lucky to have you presenting their products. Then after the sponsor ad I kept wanting to leave to watch something else but your good editing and creativity kept me watching to the end. 🌟 God bless you in the ways you need it most and keep up the good content creation!

[@dbunn1049]

I am a 74 year old widow and during COVID I sold a house, built a house and moved myself and 2300 square feet of my stuff to the country. The only thing that kept me sane were my LISTS! I prioritized, organized and gave myself a lot of grace. My daily motivation was crossing completed chores off my lists. You don’t have to eat the elephant in one bite 🐘. Small steady bites will get the job done. You are so real and I just love your channel.

[@sofsings101]

Wow! Amazing job!!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

holy moley! you're incredible!

[@doredootz5088]

Moving is a full time job in itself, setting everything up, mental gymnastics of where to put everything and then remembering where it has been put, adapting to a new commute, … and you are doing that in addition to your 9-6, vlogging/editing and training for a marathon. Inspo right there!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

Despite all my complaining, just know I'm really happy and grateful to have my new apartment - i'm just stressed ❤It'll come together soon enough!! Any tips?

[@jean040465]

Tips for stressed mood? Depends on the type of stressed. But personally when I'm stressed on the level when not even yoga, music or meditation helps I tell myself 'a week from now you'll be fine' or 'around this time tomorrow you'll be fine' ... hope that helps❤ And thank you for your videos, currently you are my anti stress thing haha (going through job change, moving appartement and 3 abroad ttravels within one month lol) sending lots of strenght❤

[@grunzoink]

My tip is to set up one room first, make it really cozy without the unpacked bags and everything. The hardest part in moving for me was the phase when everything was a mess and unpacked, that stressed me out beyond measure XD

[@debbiejames3096]

@@grunzoink This is great advice, if you have one clear and cosy room it really will help. Also why dont you take a weeks break from youtube? we will all still be here when you come back x

[@tjp7342]

I agree that it’s best to focus first on one room/area and make it as cozy & comfortable as you can. That way you’ll have one space to retreat to. Then focus one zone at a time in a mindful way (there’s no need to rush - you have that one cozy space waiting for you). I moved into my place almost five years ago after a year of traveling - and I had purged so much of what I owned. I had to start over again, but for the first 3 years I just moved from my bed to my desk (because I started with nothing and then Covid hit a year in). Having those two spaces helped me survive!

[@mecaminha]

Chelsea, do you have any clean freaks as friends? Maybe worth scheduling a get together/help me organise day, can be soooo much fun! Productive sesh, followed by a nice at home meal. I've done this with friends before and it's honestly so helpful. But they gotta enjoy organising/cleaning, naturally hahah I love it, so I always help my friends out hahahah 😅 x

[@ExLibris-Alys]

If I didn’t live in England I’d pop round and give you a hand with unpacking. I don’t think you realise how well you’re doing Chelsea, you go out to work, you run for endless miles AND you film and edit a youtube channel, you’re awesome! Just gradually get your main room straight when you get the chance and then at least you’ll have a calm space to sit down in. Well done for everything 👏🏻💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@JoanOH]

Well, since everyone is offering you unpacking advice, I'll throw my two unsolicited cents in :) The last time I moved (two young children, a dog, worked full time and a week before Christmas with guests coming for the holidays!), I just moved all the boxes into one room (you have the perfect extra room for it), got my furniture situated, then unpacked one box at a time, and put everything from that box away. I might only do one box a day (my minimum) or I might get 5 or 6 boxes done. If for some reason I didn't want to unpack a particular box (a box of summer clothes in December, for example), I wrote the contents and the date on the box and moved it to the back. Each box was either unpacked or labeled. Every box I unpacked and put away or labeled and stored made me feel better and like I had a handle on it instead of feeling so overwhelmed and guilty. When the company arrived, I just shut the door of the storage room and allowed myself to forget it was there for the week they visited. Of course, just because it worked for me doesn't mean it will work for you, but I have a feeling just seeing all the boxes and chaos is making you feel overwhelmed and helpless, as it did me. You're letting the chaos be in charge of you, where you need to be in control of the chaos. PS I not only own Brooklinen sheets, but bought sets for my (adult) kids for Christmas. Everybody loves them!

[@PrincessDie187]

Good strategy

[@Littleolive73]

Love this idea!!

[@alisharose1215]

I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling so stressed at the minute Chelsea! My absolute favourite tip for getting things done when you’re feeling overwhelmed is to set a timer for as little as 10 minutes (or however long you think you have) and just go like crazy for that time. You’d be surprised by how much you can actually achieve and how much better you feel afterwards. I really hope you can get everything sorted soon and start feeling better. Your new apartment looks lovely and you deserve to be able to enjoy it! Sending love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@lizzabbott]

Yes ! As Dawn from The Minimal Mom yt channel says : 5 Minutes Matters !

[@jimvinespresents...8463]

As somebody who is quite a bit older than you, I offer this wee bit of advice: Just take things as they come and don't make a bigger deal out of relatively small things. As the saying goes, "This too shall pass." It will...and you probably won't even remember what you were so worried about. Focus on being grateful for the wonderful things you have and let the rest of it simply wash over you.😊

[@NotDaisyNYC]

You might want to rethink / research plugging a fridge into a power strip. I've always been told that large appliances need to be plugged directly into a wall outlet for safety reasons. I do feel your struggle though - my apartment has NO outlet in the bathroom. The landlord's contractor removed it when the apartment was renovated. Who does that?! LOL

[@ChelseaCallahan]

that's wild no outlet in the bathroom! what!! thanks for the tip on the power strip. my oven plug in doesn't reach any outlet which is a challenge 🤣might need an electrician

[@oohlookatthatdoggo]

Upppp my fridge stove and toaster oven are all plugged into a powerstrip

[@marissakramer6002]

Honestly thank you so much for sharing this real version of moving! I moved houses a few weeks ago and my apartment is still just one big mess 🥲 every time I see a moving vlog it seems to go so smoothly and it makes me feel bad for how long it takes me to make my space look acceptable. Hopefully you’ll be able to take your time, it’s a slow process but I’m sure your apartment is gonna look amazing 😍

[@adoptednuyorka]

It's official after discovering you about 4 months ago you are officially my new Casey Neistat, I know I've commented before on Ur vlogs but I find them strangly relaxing and therapeutic not that I have any health or mental problems in my life , I'm happily married but it's just great to see some realistic authentic content

[@DomoinaYoga1976]

I've moved A LOT in my lifetime, so I know the stress that can come with it. Take it easy on yourself - don't worry about having a "clean" apartment - you just moved in, you work full-time, you are training for a marathon, you're a KZbinr...come on! You've got a lot going on, don't be hard on yourself and try to enjoy the journey, and the new place! By the way, you are doing GREAT!

[@leeleescraps]

Just discovered you today and subscribed. I live 100% opposite from NY city live. I’m a 53 married mom that lived in northern Ontario in the bush with over 1000 lakes just in my area. A very mini city, little bigger than small town and I have no desire to live giant city life but I’m fascinated by it. Great videos.

[@emilleepayten3262]

Girl, see if your medication company will deliver to a nearby pharmacy! I'm on humira and getting it delivered to a pharmacy was a game changer because they knew how to store the medication and had really good hours for pickup. I don't have to wait at home every month for my hella expensive refrigerated medication to be hazardly dropped at the entrance of my building because they didn't bother to call me when they got here.

[@marianacarmona5307]

Hi! I just discovered your channel and I love it, I actually feel like someone understands the struggle that living alone in your 30s sometimes is… but as you said, it teaches you a lot! I moved into my apartment a year ago and I finally feel like thinks are in their right place. Be patient with yourself, you’ll get there!! ❤

[@annagreen_0]

Hell yeah Chelsea being a plumber!!! 😄As another woman living alone, it feels so good when you're able to be your own handyman and figure out how to do things by yourself (even if it takes a lot of frustration and youtube tutorials lol). I'm in a very similar stage of life as you, and these videos have honestly been inspiring and comforting to me. You'll get this new place set up soon don't worry ❤

[@magen7163]

your videos give me a sense of comfort that no other youtube channel does. i appreciate every video you upload 🥺🫶🏼

[@ChelseaCallahan]

this means so much 💓

[@jimmythepagina7989]

lol this is so great to watch! no unobtainable aesthetics or unrealistic super stressing hustle culture life. someone real who says real stuff, in a real apartment lol Super appreciate your authenticity!!!

[@TheUrbanistaLife]

I can relate to you on so many levels, seeing an upload always makes me happy. Glad you are taking naps and making sure to rest! Much love from Germany :)

[@anissabezzerrouki7276]

So so so happy for you Chelsea !!! It looks absolutely stunning ! Way brighter than the previous one

[@user-hi4po6qz4w]

Hi Chelsea! Im new to your channel and loving it! I appreciate the realness of your content! keep up the good work for us regular folks!

[@CentraalStationK]

I love how your content and way of trying to deal with things and solve things is so relatable but you make it look very cool. Good luck sorting the appartment step by step!

[@rodrigofalco]

Omg I just loved this video haha congrats on the marathon! Also, it’s nice to watch your view when you are filming the city

[@jessicamoonharris]

Clicked on this straight away! I love your moving content, it’s such an honest depiction of how moving house really is! I live in London and lots of similar stress over here! Xx

[@foo9877]

Yes, this is so fun. I’m glad to be here. Good job with the run btw

[@blooms454]

Hi hi! I'm one of your new subscribers (from the 2k influx) and I just wanted to let you know that the ways you handle life and talk about things feels so relatable. I usually have a hard time getting into vlogs because it's hard to fully connect with the person I'm watching but I really enjoy your channel (binged a lot of your old vlogs). I'm also in nyc and congrats on your move!! :)

[@mariannalabinska1984]

love watching your vlogs! sending all the warm hugs! u got this🤍

[@slei8656]

love the new place, so bright!

[@violet5269]

Chelsea, I just found your videos last night and I’ve binged so many of them. You’re definitely my new favorite KZbinr!! But, I wanted to say that I’ve always had a connection to the city even though I’ve never been (if that makes sense) and I love how you share what’s it’s actually like for many people. I'm only a 14-year-old girl so I have many many years before I would consider moving there since I definitely have bigger goals I want to pursue first (I.e. go to med school and become a doctor) but I would at least like to visit someday. I definitely feel more comfortable if I do, one day, live in the city now because I know a bit of what to expect. Much love & congrats on the move 💗

[@lizzabbott]

Great video ! Wow ! Well done on your long run amidst all this settling in chaos ! I know you’re happy & grateful, but it’s totally understandable for you to be exhausted & annoyed by all the logistical headaches. How great that your bedroom is separate from the unpacking that calls in the other room (s) ! A place of refuge for sure ! Just close that door & rest ! Beautiful apartment, Chelsea ! Itz gonna be fantastic ! But oooh man ! That washer set up ! How trying was THAT ! Hope itz all set now ! xo Liz

[@sharonbillig8210]

Hi Chelsea! Props to you on powering thru the learning curve of life in your new nest! Endless new knowledge added to your toolbox for navigating life. Congrats on your Brooklinen sponsorship! You got this😉

[@delilah8476]

So many videos lately!!! Get it girl! Hope you know how excited I get when I open up youtube and there you are with a new video!!!❤❤❤

[@erikverdugo1758]

You are doing amazing! Keep enjoying your life.

[@Ron-Ton_78]

Your channel is the favorite of my mom and I. I can’t wait to see how the new apartment goes as you get things set up. Good luck Chelsea!

[@merlinsclaw]

Chelsea, I love how honest you are, and how you show all the ups and downs of settling into a new place. I admire your commitment to running and to the upcoming marathon. You're gonna do great! 😍

[@angelarn184]

I love chaos, keep up the good work, girl!

[@happylaundry]

I’ve been looking forward to this! 🎉

[@PersonalBeautyLab]

The last time I moved, I got so overwhelmed with the chaos in my new space that I crawled between the piles of boxes, laid down, and bawled for an hour straight. All this to say, I can relate!!!

[@derf_world]

Dude I love your channel. Stay up yo!

[@Dani_305]

Yay for Brooke linen sponsorship! That’s awesome! I moved 3 weeks ago right up the street to a bigger place and I still have stuff shoved in the extra closet and don’t know where things are 🤦🏻‍♀️ it’s hard to settle with working and everything. You are doing great and it’s all temporary

[@has26jr36]

Great Video Chelsea Don't be hard on yourself you are only human. Getting the new place settled takes time you are doing great!

[@carolmaclean2329]

Hang in there, Chelsea, it’ll all come together eventually. Well done on your run, amazing. Be kind to yourself, much love from Scotland ❤

[@matilda8388]

Looking forward to the next update and hoping things have settled for you. Working fulltime, moving, having a social life and preparering for a marathon cant be easy! Sending hugs 😘

[@dogzilla1960]

Your independence is inspiring . God bless you and good luck with the new place. Love you ❤

[@TheresaAlberti]

Awww, it will get better! Having to move quickly and on your own is hard, and it just takes awhile to get settled. Even in your dark exhausted moments, I'm impressed that you have a strength to take care of yourself and be there for yourself, as best you can. Not all of us do... so you're a good example. I also empathize with having to do all the handy-person tasks yourself. I"m post-divorce and have been learning to fix and figure out how to do more things on my own. We can do it!

[@katieconnolly84]

Chelsea you are doing amazing! Living life to the fullest!

[@marccolomayt82094]

this is so cool & I’m happy for you Chelsea! ❤

[@KLHanks1]

Love the vibe !!

[@lynnc2878]

You just made me smile getting your washer and other appliances set up! And just remember ~ you don’t have to get every room set up all at once. Don’t stress about it! I was wondering how you were doing, and I see you are doing great 👍😊

[@ROSADIANA-DSB]

Congrats we are so happy for you❤

[@rachelm4066]

You are crushing it sis. Well done!

[@ronjavonessen]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING 4 THIS THANK YOU CHELSEA

[@luciangrg]

Hey! Just stumbled across your vids, and I just wanted to tell you that's you've been so conforting and revigorating to watch. I know it might look like there's no time and the things keep on piling, but you've got this - in your own way you know your priorities and that's why the "exterior" might look a bit messy. Keep going and know that your vlog made someone enjoy their coffee on a Sunday morning even more!

[@flavia230]

Thanks for being so authentic:)

[@a.lex_iy3140]

Hi Chelsea, just found your channel a couple days ago and now I'm binge watching your videos. I'm in my late 20s, single and live alone in a bigger city in Germany and your realistic videos look so much more similar to my daily life than many other videos on this platform. I really enjoy your perspective and wanted to leave some greetings and well wishes. Have a nice day 🙂

[@sheisfeliciatherese]

I know the stress of moving out and unpacking your belongings! You are doing a great job! I've been following you for 3 months now and your personality is authentic and so sweet. I hope this new home brings you many happy memories to come ❤

[@raquelsantos8046]

I just love ur videos so much - made my day 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@annaglenka]

Congrats on your new place and belated happy birthday, Chelsea! 🩵

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you so much!

[@annt2070]

I love your videos because they are so realistic! :D The chaos, never having time and just making the best of it etc. Before watching your video I clicked on some random influencers/youtubers morning routine where they basically did the self care tasks the whole day with no actual work or rushing and it felt so surreal and impossible for me, like who actually has time to do that?! :D I just love to see someone else try to pull it together as best as they can. Keep rocking!

[@Donnetta81]

Keep pushing gurl!!

[@amandapierrepont2864]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing

[@sarahkanabay2189]

I also moved this past year to a new, larger apartment and I live alone, and almost a year in, I'm still not fully unpacked. You're not alone! It's hard when you're the only person doing all the things!

[@annecaroline6261]

Thanks for sharing your daily routine. I'm gonna use this to improve my english I liked your channel

[@ep6606]

Great video Chelsea! You're a star!

[@nicholsonks]

Chelsea, I'm impressed you kept work, running, KZbin and everything going while you moved and you didn't take any days off!! That is a feat! Congrats on your new place, and good luck in your training!

[@DancingKitkat13]

YAAASSS NEW vid I love your new place

[@dp5740]

Please don't feel bad about the unpacking situation. I moved into my place last year and still have a couple of random boxes that I haven't touched 😅. It will all come together eventually. I think I remember you saying in an old video that your birthday might be this week. If so, happy birthday! I hope it was a good one. 🥳💜

[@ChelseaCallahan]

awe thank you, yes 😊

[@tiffanyh8065]

Love your videos Chelsea! You're quite the combo...genuine, humorous, positive 85% of the time because you're human and witty. Keep it up❤

[@7931lila]

Good job, Kiddo!!

[@deannafrench7062]

I'm so happy for you. Once you get your place together you will feel more motivated. Thank you for your great videos❤😊

[@katy_hill]

As someone who just starting feeling settled almost three months into a move, I feel this so deeply. You start feeling like you’re losing your ever loving mind. I wanted to cry many times not being able to find things. And we moved to my favorite NYC apartment we’ve had yet, so even with being so grateful, moves are tough. You’ve got this! ♥️ You’re allowed to feel all the things. Glad you let yourself have a good cry. Or frustrated cry. Crying is part of the process. 😂😭

[@littlesister943]

Your Vlogs are unique! I only watch them, thank you to encourage me to be better then I am!

[@dizzyk54]

💓💓I lived with boxes in my new place for months before I got it all unpacked. hehe, we need to be easier on ourselves. It's hard to move, and it is good to just take it one step at a time & you will get there💓. And I love the new apartment!!

[@suefitz2498]

Props to you Chelsea 🙌….moving to a new place is always a challenge, you’re settling well, while still keeping up a punishing training schedule for the marathon. You’ll work it through and your apartment will be set up exactly as you want it. ❤❤❤

[@travel_happy]

You are amazing and doing fantastic!!!

[@CA2SD]

Oh, wow...Chelsea, the natural light is going to make a positive-huge difference on your daily mood!!

[@lodibotion3098]

I've been waiting for this video the whole day (I'm 6 hrs ahead of you)!!!great run, you're doing amazing things! It takes a moment to settle in but you'll get there too. Greetings from Germany :)

[@ChelseaCallahan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shawnmarie459]

You are doing awesome! Give yourself some grace, and acknowledge the challenges you've come through. WE'RE CHEERING FOR YOU 🎉

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you 🥹❤

[@whatacupcakee]

Thanks for making these realistic videoes. I really enjoy watching.

[@earlywormgetsthebird]

That you garnered motivation and energies for such a run, post move, is awe inspiring 😮

[@GGS849]

Your "I love you, byeee" at the end of your videos is a pop of joy I didn't know I needed in my life! 😂Just had to share and say thank you 😁🥰

[@MARVINSBACKYARDGARAGE]

❤your videos! You're so cool! I feel you on the moving! My husband & I just moved from the city to the country. I agree it's a bit overwhelming!!

[@ashleymyers3100]

I've heard great things about Brooklinen! Need/ want new sheets so bad, but for now can only afford to wash the ones I have.😅 Putting on fresh sheets just makes you feel like you are at a hotel. You will get there! Moving is hard, there is so much 💩 to figure out! Your doing all of this by yourself, you are so brave!! Working full-time, living by yourself, cooking yourself meals & trying to have a life outside of work is hard, & then you add in unpacking. My advice. Focus on 1 thing a day/ night. If you have friends/ family visiting have them help you hang stuff it's so much easier tackling these tasks with someone else, it makes it less overwhelming. I love when you said: " I'm at the point where I can't trust a burp or fart"😂 made my day. How I got motivated at my last place was I got depressed coming home seeing all my stuff in boxes so I finally decided to do something about it. Sometimes u aren't in the mood. This has to be my least fav part about moving: the packing, the organizing & unpacking....its a lot! So did you order the Brooklinen sheets or are they sponsoring you to promote their products? Either way how cool!

[@slava7828]

Thank you Chelsea for sharing us such interesting content. Always wanted to live in NY and if I do I have some idea on how to do it!

[@ravenswood118]

Despite the stress, at the end of the day, you have your new place - and I'm happy for you :)

[@sadjesse]

I’m very impressed with you Chelsea. Getting back from vacation, fighting through the jet lag, immediately moving then when moved going to work and running 25miles. WOW! I would need a least a week to recover from the jet lag. If you’re still having questions about plumbing, there is a subreddit ask a plumber. Take clear pictures of everything you want to connect and ask there, they will give good advice :)

[@RockNess15]

you will get there and it will be wonderful 🙏❤️

[@Anton0915]

Yeah moving ( alone) is rough. Can be overwhelming at times. And you have ALOT of space. Take your time getting it all together. When I moved it took me ( by myself a good two months before it was the way I wanted it to be. I’m a New Yorker and it’s the best city in the world despite its “issues”, but I must say, the at home vlogs I really enjoy. We can watch other people walk all over nyc. These are cozy! Love them.

[@Billy33753]

So happy about your new apartment

[@janao.9118]

Happy birthday 🎉❤

[@Strawlighte]

I literally just moved to a new apartment in NYC this week, I very much understand and feel the same way… The overwhelm has been so much, even though I thought I was mentally prepared

[@Tofugurlz]

Moving messes up my routine , and I love structure and everything having a place for everything and it gets frustrating. I don’t have lots of tips but I have one : being patient with yourself and proud for how far you’ve come and how hard you’re working !

[@jinx_thedevil2873]

girl you are doing so good, im 18 and sometimes i worry about how good at adulting ill be, but seeing your videos helps me remember that i just gotta keep my head high and work through whatever comes my way, gosh that sounds so cheesy lol but its true

[@floydkennedy9599]

Hi Chelsea, love your interesting vlog content, keep up the great work!🙂

[@zitapronj6945]

Love this!!

[@maxxthefish-gq5bc]

your new apartment has such beauuuutiful lighting :)) mazal tov!

[@brunatavares206]

Thank you for being sooo real ❤

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thank you 🥹

[@amandaruthbarnes1181]

I have that same washer! I'm glad you figured out the quick release part. It's so hard to be watching and just want to reach through the screen and help you!

[@ephemeral783]

Hi, what’s the name of the brand of the portable washer in the video? I was looking to buy one super soon and wasn’t sure where to start :)

[@victoriaashleyxo]

Finding it difficult to prioritize yourself scan be super overwhelming. Especially when you're in new surroundings. I hope things start to mellow out for you and you can settle into your new place. Thanks for the walking tour! New York in the fall is incredible. Congrats on becoming a plumber and electrician! ❤

[@TheLadyEmerald809]

i get giddy when i see u have a new vid up, not gonna lie. thank u for improving my day !!

[@ChelseaCallahan]

thanks for watching!!