Desert Diary Vlog Episode 2 | What's Been Going On Lately

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00:00-02:28 Getting My Keys + Ugly Crying
02:28-03:44 Showing Cali For The First Time!
03:44-06:09 Yapping About How I Am Getting All My Stuff Down My Dirt Road
06:09-12:10 Unpacking My First Load + More Emotions
12:10-13:04 First Thing I Did When Moving In CUSTOMIZING MY BED
13:04-13:49 Figuring Out My New Routine
13:49-15:04 Audible Commercial Break
15:04-16:14 Settling Into My New City
16:14-17:14 Morning Routine
17:14-18:13 Workout Routine
18:13-18:49 What I Eat For Breakfast
18:49-19:51 Temporary Workshop
19:51-21:42 Favorite Memories So Far
21:42-23:38 How I Manage My Funk + Lows
23:38-25:23 Playdate Hangover
25:23-26:43 Doing The Things I’ve Avoided
26:43-28:39 MY 1961 JEEP WILLY!!!
28:39-29:18 Be Careful What You Wish For Friends!
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[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

#1: I know I ugly cry but I couldn’t help it. #2: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR! You guys asked for a longer episode so what about the last four months of my life? #3: Happy Friday, I love you - say it back xx.

[@keylatavares8591]

I love you

[@mothefavorite.7376]

Love you, too!

[@annambb26]

Happy friday you beautiful soul!

[@kaileeburkleo3188]

I love you!!

[@ma.jeunessakorinnaagustin143]

Ugly cried with you celebrating your success. Congratulations and more vlogs to come!

[@anordinaryweeb5959]

When you start running in the house while saying this is mine.. I lose it 😭. You deserve so much

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha 😆

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

😂😂 yes

[@anam9306]

Same here! 😅

[@goose7574]

Agreed...

[@AG-el7hb]

SAME 😭 so happy for you !!

[@chelseascreatures]

Wait... they left you a Home Coming gift? You bought a home from the sweetest couple ever!!

[@Tina-xf5sv]

You should’ve gave us a warning that the beginning was going to be emotional. I was not prepared to cry.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hahahaha

[@ExitAllianceRealtyCA]

Ditto! All the feels!

[@maricz4]

100% wasn't expecting either. But i loved it anyways

[@palomaperez2785]

Same Lol

[@rosie70728]

If Rachel ever makes merch we need Cali with a balloon 🥺😍❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Very true.

[@bellakinzttv]

Yes please, we all know the merch design would be gorgeous!

[@lir9875]

Made my daughter look at Cali with that cute balloon. 🐶

[@julesoyler4306]

I second that!!

[@TiffanyLeClair]

Yaaassss!!! 🎈

[@Chrisplainjane]

I’m 32 weeks pregnant & my husband finds my crying & I explain ‘I’m so happy for Rachel’ he was so confused haha 😆

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hahaha oh my gosh! Thanks for turning my day around.

[@kendrajones9708]

“I used to beg boys to buy me flowers, now I buy them for my damn self and it feels so much better” I need this on a shirt lol 🌸💐🌺

[@TiffanyLeClair]

Same! 🌸

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I mean why haven't I been buying them the whole time?

[@MadAboutBrows]

We so need this 💗

[@maibritton2882]

Thank you for being so raw and unencumbered. I have moved every year for 10 years in shelters and with friends. Last August I moved to permanent housing. I can relate. The silence, the wind. About 3 months in I was sitting in my kitchen and I remember feeling safe. . .

[@nottheone582]

im glad you found a home mai. hope all is well for you

[@mael2039]

I'm so happy for you!!

[@taylorewalters]

i’m so happy you’ve found that for yourself 🖤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Go Mai, go!!!!

[@charlottehall5191]

❤

[@GloriaG1972]

I’m not even 5 min in and why am I crying? For you, and your journey .. blessings Rachel and puppers. You deserve the moon, stars and the sun!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Love you!

[@angelaroberts7473]

It’s a curious thing. We seem to need to apologize more, the more authentically we present ourselves. Just know, I am so incredibly inspired by you. I’m a 28 yr old woman who has been married for 6 yrs and I still find so much inspiration in the way you live. You’ve inspired me to identify myself inside my marriage. You’ve inspired me to live free in the 4 walls of my small apartment. You’ve inspired me to love more and harder in all aspects of all my relationships. And of course you inspired me to do all the things in my home. Never doubt yourself, you are doing amazing work. Follow your truth you amazing soul!

[@sweetness371]

The dog just holding a balloon... for some reason I found that so funny.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

She's the best.

[@cosyapartmentireland6986]

I'm toying with the idea of selling my apartment in Dublin, Ireland and moving to the country so I can have space, quiet, countryside, a shed for diys and, most important, a garden for my pupper. Seeing you introduce Cali to you new home is my dream for me and my girl. Fair play to you Rachel, you're so inspiring to women like me :)

[@a.r11384]

Rachael Metz, @thesorrygirls abd @xomecenna, all these girls are so badass and so cool and all seem like beautiful human beings. Their videos are making me through my tough days and even tougher days :)

[@laurennaylor414]

Watching Rachel run around saying "this is mine" in such disbelief is the most wholesome thing

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hahahaha

[@crystalwhite2109]

I'm only 3 minutes in but just wanted to stop and say thank you for sharing this sweet moment with us

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🤍🖤🦋

[@ScorpioWomanMoon]

I ugly cried with you, I'm so happy for you thank you for letting me be apart of your journey 💗.

[@lilbrit1811]

Girl...I feel you on the crying thinking about the fact that you have a permanent place for yourself. I bought my condo four years ago and never decorated because in my mind I was like why hang art if I have to move again. My little inner me was used to that and not having a place to call home. 2020 being home all year, I decided it was time to make this place my own. That’s how i found you! I’ve diy’d a few things and bought a drill, a saw all because watching you made me feel comfortable trying things! So excited for you! 💕

[@fremont111]

me too! i've moved so many times and bought a house at the beginning of the pandemic. i kind of just holed up in here, trying to be safe. but now ready to start making it my own and these vids are so inspirational!

[@spark0girl]

Just got the keys today for the condo I bought. It means I’m putting down roots after moving 7 times in the last 5 years. I moved back in with my parents during the pandemic to save up and currently all my stuff is in storage. This vlog inspired me so much. So excited to make my new space my home

[@leigh8729]

Omg stooop Rachel, you’re gonna make me cry too😭❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Haha

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

I love how Cali sits there with her balloon, looking at you. She is so funny.

[@staa53]

I'm pretty sure Cali and her balloon instantly make all of us feel better 🥰❤

[@Bobbie-G]

Absolutely! 🤗

[@loricojocari8847]

I really appreciate finding you here. You take good care of yourself and that shows loving yourself. That’s beautiful and I’m happy for you. ❤️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🤍🖤🦋

[@Muva_Candi]

God I’m so stinking ecstatic for you! You can’t tell me you’re not my real life virtual friend. Sending you continued blessings and light ✨✨✨✨✨

[@shawnbell3307]

Honey if you aren't a Sagittarius you were in your past lives!! This video moved me so much. Thank you for your vulnerability, , despite the pain your past has served you, you try again to open up to heal and to help others heal. I've just met so many Sagittarius this same way. You deserve this home and I love it. Congratulations. I just realized I watched your video on my husband's KZbin. Love Jenny Bell

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I am actually a Gemini! But I appreciate this!

[@mcabral4244]

I'm so so happy for you!! And your journey, with buying a house, moving into it alone, finding your space, is helping me so much right now. I just lost my dad and my grandpa and I'm living alone for the first time in my life, and I was so scared, but you're really helping me get trough that.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I am here for you! Thank you for sharing this xx.

[@celebkiriedhel]

I love your DIY youtubes, but I have to say - I love this one more. Seeing how you are blossoming in the desert, becoming your own person and making big authentic moves and decisions - inspirational, and heartwarming. I can see you having an extremely happy life at Joshua Tree, and that sure makes me happy. I love that you are making your home, not someone else's that you are living your dream.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Trying to give you guys the full picture.

[@lifelover1]

I thank the universe every day for sending you & your channel my way. 💖 I am trying to heal from a chapter of heartbreak myself and somehow you, a random stranger on the Internet across the world, have played a beautiful and empowering part of my healing. Love ya!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

This 🥺 don't make me ugly cry again.

[@MadAboutBrows]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz ugly crying is so good for the soul though 💖

[@Liza03V]

3 minutes of silence when you said that you buy your damn flowers by yourself. Respect. You totally deserve every stem girl. You are so creative and dynamic and don't give up. The space is sooo huge and has great potential and many vlogs for us to enjoy. Keep going. 💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Loving you so much! Thanks for the support!

[@ElaineIp]

As someone who moved a lot as a kid too who also got her forever home, I was crying every time you were crying. So excited for your journey 🥰🥰🥰

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I didn't realize it would hit me so hard!

[@moyralouise7123]

That letter and house welcoming gifts were such a beautiful gesture 🥰

[@hopethisnameisavlble]

I can't believe I was ugly crying watching this. Your property is so special, and this is such an exciting journey you're on, and I'm glad I get to see pieces of it. You're such a huge inspiration. I'm 26 from Jamaica. My parents have never owned a house so we're constantly moving and I've feel like Ive never had a place to call home. I can't wait for the day I can own my own property, and transform it into my dream home, and finally feel settled. Can't wait to see all the amazing things you do with this place!

[@fiveamskatesesh]

It's so freeing to not be dependent on anyone, I can only imagine how relieved and at home you feel. It's so so good to see you happy and in your own zone only worrying about what you want. Also, I think your puppy would love a kids' hopper/bouncey ball. It's thick like a yoga ball and has a handle, so she can drag it around and not worry about popping it as easily. Plus it's still around the same size as her.

[@CZA27]

FATE. The entirety of this episode has such amazing energy! I mean I love the story behind the candle holder of friends and how your compound has literally reflected that! Blessed be girl!!! ✨

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🥰

[@sabrinasp5325]

Thank you, Rachel for allow a little peek into your life and showing us your vulnerability. For me it’s very comforting seeing other women just pursue life even though the limitations and challenges especially those that come with living alone. It gives me more peace at those next life changes. Thank you!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🤍🖤🦋

[@booow]

Cali might not be completely desert person, but when you said we don't have to move and "home", I think I saw a spark in her and your happiness completely reflects in her!

[@gerihenry2261]

It's great to have a journey so fulfilling that it makes you forget about the destination. Enjoy every minute in your young life, you deserve it!

[@consciousconcept6318]

You're so empowering! Love all the diys you do, but watching these vlogs, seeing more of you is even more inspiring.

[@BeezyBee89]

The card you read in the beginning, cue the waterworks 😭😭 . . Very touching . . The previous owners are precious folks ❤ . . . . Thank you for sharing even the most vulnerable moments with us!! . . You kick so much ass! . . I don't even know you all like that but I am so proud of how far you have come!! . . Continue being the badass beautiful lady that you are!! . . You got this 💪🏽💪🏽

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@BeezyBee89]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz Sure thing 😊😊

[@liliadeanda5859]

Be very proud of yourself. You deserve it. This is yours. A place that you are making your's with your own hands. You are a mighty human being.

[@AdriWiid]

My fav episode of yours... I desperately need a "house-running-feeling" in my life. That moment of release and freedom.

[@raylenegoodman7817]

I feel you girl!! So exciting to call a home your own.... it's so important to remember those who dont have homes....makes you feel way more grateful!!

[@iamwindchakra]

Do you know what really struck me? Even though you earned this home, and you worked hard for this home, you are still GRATEFUL for this home. You aren't acting entitled or believe it's a right, etc. You are genuinely so joyful and happy to own this home and land for yourself. I feel your feelings when you're looking out over this thing that is now yours. I love that about you!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Glad you can feel that through the screen xx.

[@georgiakennedy2287]

Absolutely cannot stop watching these videos. You are a new woman out in Joshua Tree! ❤️

[@klindsey]

I've been curious about how the move and living alone was going. I'm glad your gals come out. Good for you, being mindful and taking care of yourself and forcing yourself to do certain things each day. I love this style of video and would love to see more like this one.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You got it xx.

[@donniep.1513]

So glad to know there are people like Rachel who are excited to introduce their four-legged children to new things. I did the exact same thing with my babies when moving into our new home 😊😊😊

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🥰

[@heidiv5720]

Rachel.... oh, my word. This was so, so lovely. Thank you for sharing with us! I suddenly have a craving to be in the desert... your spot looks so peaceful. I'm so happy for you.

[@erikalouwrens3992]

Oh Miss Callie! You precious pupper with your balloons! Rachel, we are here to support your journey as much as possible, even if the only way I can think of doing that at the moment is by watching all the ads. I am 64 this year but can relate to how much you are going through. The happiness and relief of having a place of your own is incredible. I loved the longer vlog!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I hope there weren't too many! Every video will have one sponsor because this girls gotta support herself and two puppers now.

[@erikalouwrens3992]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz There weren't too many. Always happy to watch sponsored content!

[@imeldachavez9757]

I Sooo loved your desert 🏜 dairy vlog! I’m so excited for your future content. Thank you for sharing ALL of you with us!! From the AZ 🌵 to another 🌵, sending ❤️ !

[@charleneolsen1579]

I watched your channel before your break up and now I love what you are doing. Plus, I love that you are sharing your heart ache. My husband of 15 years decided in July of 2020 to leave me. This year has been the hardest of my life. So inspiring to watch you move through the same things I went through because it is helping me get back on my feet. Thank you, Charlene

[@simplymia2802]

It's so inspiring to see you so fearlessly take on the next chapter of your life. So happy for you🤩

[@hey_virginia]

Thank you for sharing what it really takes to sort through STUFF from a storage unit into a new space - when I bought my first house, my husband and his family unloaded a huge full storage unit of childhood stuff and furniture that was often not my style. Almost three years later in my space we are STILL sorting through it and the sheer number of hours it takes to make a dent in a mess... I just want to get to the fun parts of designing and building my own things like you do. Thanks for showing how I can take care of different things simultaneously, and still have fun while also doing heavy lifting like property cleanup and utility work ❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate this.

[@cinnamonpsych1505]

Hi Rachel. I love you, and I mean it. You are the reason I finally got a drill and a nail gun and built my first picture ledge, and one of the only reasons I'm not losing my mind about beginning a long distance relationship next month. I'll be living on my own for the first time ever and I'm terrified, but watching you soak it all up makes me feel empowered to make the best of my situation and enjoy the solitude and be the best I can be FOR ME. Thank you so much.

[@Silviamattos777]

So so happy for you Rach!! Everyday every time, you are finding yourself more and more. Couldn’t be happier for you!

[@dianalavoie723]

I loved your old content, but these last few months have been amazing, it seems like you are making things that make you happy. And that makes us happy!

[@rebeccaberlin]

A few years ago I had seen some of your videos and thought they were good and you seemed really cool. Ride around when you bought your house your video started coming up in my suggestions. I began to watch again and immediately subscribed. You are so real and so raw and so committed to growth. Your energy and everything about you is beautiful. I feel like you've blossomed into this really powerful woman. I get excited for each new video! This is so much more than diy. You are inspiring to me as a woman. As a human. Thank you for being so generous of yourself.

[@amywoolsey6591]

I've never been so happy for someone I've never met. But there it is. I'm so happy for you- and totally get being distracted by woodland/desert creatures. Lots of positive energy flowing your way from the complete opposite side of the country.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🤍🖤🦋

[@elizabethz2538]

I know it might not mean much from a stranger, but I'm so proud of you! You are taking what you deserve and finding your own light and space, which makes me so happy for you. I love the vlog and please tell Callie I love her (and you too!).

[@mariettastrataki]

Seriously i love how you are so inspiring. Keep the longer vlogs really you are a breath of fresh air in my youtube timeline.

[@trick351]

Oh sweet girl! So we’ll deserved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Welcome to your new home, and chapter 🤍🙏🏼🤍

[@pugly838]

I love you Rachel Metz & I love love LOVE your Desert Diaries! Once again, thanks for sharing this all-important event with us! ❤

[@alicenelson2611]

Your honesty is both endearing and empowering. How nice to get to know a young woman who isn't at all fake. By your sharing, I hope you realize your story gives others hope and courage. As Oprah once said, "Without suffering, we've no story to share."

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for this Alice!

[@woofdes1480]

It's coming along so wonderfully! You get to wake up and go to sleep underneath that sky! Gorgeous! Makes me wana paint!

[@kahomy-marie3626]

I’m so new to this channel but I can tell you I CRIED. and I’m not an easy crier, I also can say that Rachel has become my GO TO when I need peace and comfort and sometimes I even just play already watched videos because they radiate comfort! You deserve this girl 🤍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wow thank you xx.

[@camilamicalski753]

30 minutes of pure joy and emotions and pretty scenery. Wow. You DID deliver! Thank you for sharing all of it with us ♡ I'm so excited to follow you along this new, fresh and beautiful chapter of your life and Cali's!!

[@jessreadingcorner]

Right off the bat I am THERE with you. I finally own my own house as well and what a journey it's been. I suffered greatly for the life I have now and am still building towards better. You are inspiring to me and that is so IMPORTANT in this world.

[@cherylcomes7455]

Hi Rachel... three years ago I purchase my first alone home.almost everyday when I enter into my home after work, I smile and say “this is mine.” My remodeling skills are improving and I am most satisfied to say “ I’m doing it myself.” Occasionally I cry tears of joy, fear, frustration but most of all tears of happiness. I love living alone. I love the company of friends. I love my independence.. enjoy the journey of self discovery.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Oh isn't it the best feeling?

[@cherylcomes7455]

@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz it’s marvelous darling

[@ShellyBomb]

So love where you have "found" and are re-building yourself ~ Desert Queen 🌵👑🌌

[@gracethomas7981]

The letter the old owners left made me cry with you ❤️❤️❤️ so excited to see more of your desert adventure!

[@MultiDonna26]

You definitely delivered. I loved the honesty and the tasers for every bedroom! ;)

[@valoriegonzales3167]

We love you Rachel! You are so inspiring and so strong and your motivation is soooo wholesome. Thank you for being you and we all love you so much!

[@sandratranmer8066]

Ooof I got emotional right alongside you Rachel 😢 and then, there was Cali with a balloon and all was well in the world again 😊 Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Going it alone is not easy, having wobbles is inevitable and that's fine, that's life. You should be so proud of yourself and what you are achieving; thank you for taking us along 😊 Keep well and safe, take care 💕 xx

[@JeffVer27]

You’re an inspiration! Be proud of everything. Thanks for sharing everything, it helps so many of us 🤠❤️🐾

[@misspantaloonslove]

Girl I cried with you, I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! Seeing you live your dream just makes me think about mine even more. I am so proud of you, and grateful to be a part of this journey with you

[@gracetaylor2786]

So overwhelmingly happy for you and shedding so many joyful tears seeing your success! You deserve it all love. So excited for your new journey and grateful to be able to see you blossom in this amazing desert oasis 💛💛💛

[@donniep.1513]

Homeownership and the feeling of security feels sooooo damn good. I got emotional watching this because I’ve gone through very similar situations. Having a place to lay roots is an amazing feeling.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

It's so refreshing.

[@TiffanyLeClair]

I LOVED this!!! Seeing your emotions cycling through when you first realized “this is my home” was so heart warming!!! I’ve been watching your channel for quite a while and I’m so happy you’ve found your personal “foundation”/“haven”! And with such a good group of people that seem to whole heartedly have your back (myself included, of course… LOL!)! You deserve this, girl! 💕

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much for this Tiffany!

[@ericabrown3340]

Rachel, you’re an absolute inspiration. We love to see it! Keep up the good work.

[@abigailcolon630]

Please do more of these vlogs!! I am so absolutely inspired by you and everything you are doing!! This self love and growth is a journey that I am so grateful to be able to watch 😭❤️

[@denises9426]

You’re so beautiful inside and out! Don’t say ugly cry, you could never be ugly!! Your tears of happiness are long overdue. So happy for you Rachel. I wish you peace and love and much much happiness. ☮️🥰😁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@lir9875]

I look for your posts daily. I've lived on acreage in Tucson, so I know how tough it can be, but it also makes you realize how able you really are. I would recommend rattlesnake training for your little cutie, btw. Love your design aesthetics and your carpentry skills are out of this world! So proud of you!

[@kelliecrabb1342]

When Callie pops her balloon and you say, "See I told you, you have long nails" I could just imagine your conversation before hand! I really enjoy your channel. This was so emotional to watch so I can't imagine how hard this was for you to put together! Wow how you have grown! All I can say (like I haven't already said anything!🤣) is I'm so proud of you and I love you! Can't wait to see the new addition, I hope Callie loves being a big sister!💕

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much! 😩🖤🤍

[@Vizzy.x]

I’m so proud of you Rachel been watching you for the last couple of years & I’m 23 now, I just wanted to let you know that you inspire me so much everyday to do anything I set my mind to, you deserve everything you have and more xo 👏🏽🤍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much xx.

[@TBYRDLEW]

The growth, the love, the joy, the freedom - i love it all

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate you sticking around. We will be back to Diy soon enough!

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

Loving the place. So peaceful and beautiful!

[@j.castino7585]

Rachel, You made me cry just remembering a year ago when I was finally able to buy a house of my own. Like you, in a way, I rented and was always moving to another place. I moved 17 times in 15 years!...Thank you for all of your video's. I never miss one of them and hope someday I might be able to meet you at a function??? Nice job!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

🤍🖤🦋

[@amethystrain2513]

The last owner's are absolute sweethearts, they really left you love to get by while you set up home and make your own memories there.

[@NoraDesmond897]

You are a WARRIOR. Blessed. Thank you for this. Life is a rollercoaster, the dips are not the bad, they are the Universe's way of letting you know a break is needed. Also think of those dips as the moment you need to do something else.

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Thanks Rachel for sharing the true you. It takes a very courageous person to be so open & honest about the highs & lows, the good the bad, the joys, trials & tribulations, including the sorrowful moments.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for watching and being there for me!

[@francisgomez9375]

I been watching you for three years love you mich last year i left my abusive husband and father of my kids its my first time also doing things by myself living by myself buying my own flowers ive been working on myself while being a mother and having a full time job to hear you say its fine to be alone till you love your self make me fell lot more proud of myself and motives me more to succeed love you bunch ❤

[@kevtheecurious]

Thanks for sharing, so over the moon that you vlogged these moments and shared with us. Your reaction to getting the place shows how much you appreciate what you have and shows your strength. I would dub this chapter of your journey as “A Hot Desert Queen Tale”. Lol, Your vids I always look forward too, give me some down to earth smiles and inspiration.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You're too kind.

[@raigna1569]

You found a magical place 💫 I love how you care for this home with the previous owners in heart 🌷

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@jadeunknown5581]

I really like your perspective on things and the way you vocalize your thoughts and situations. It actually gives me peace about my own life. Thank you.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for this!

[@mirelabakalbasic5613]

Rach, firstly, love you back and forth! 😊 Secondly, your journey gives hope to so many of us that it is possible to live by one's heart, to trust oneself, and to be happy and connected in a healthy way with the world. Warmest wishes, and kisses to Ms. Cali!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Loving you!

[@xojslyn]

Thank you for sharing these emotions and excitements in your life with us. I’m so happy for you 🥺💖

[@jessjuges9828]

I literally cried with you in the beginning, the note, your connection with the previous owners. My heart 🥺💞

[@jaclyndeshaye6951]

Girl, can’t tell you how much I loved and NEEDED this video, I’m moving right now and this is helping me get through the awful packing times. Love you, so proud of you, keep doing what you’re doing! 🧡🧡🧡

[@ProjectUpcycling]

It is so nice to see that you found your routine and getting step by step to your dream house. I will be so excited to see your second doggy 🥰 Keep it up 🙂👏🤘

[@MaJo4720]

So wholesome! You are an INSPIRATION! keep living this wild life.

[@jehoqz]

The sheer excitement exuding from you in the first few minutes is so real and raw. This is a HUGE undertaking and what I see as the PERFECT most BEAUTIFUL, LIVED IN, POSITIVE VIBES, and GRATITUDE. Your appreciation has already manifested so many good things. From having Mike to consult, @wood_brain as your bestie, a stunner of a pupper that LOVES MamaBear. If a doggo and a strong, independent, woman ever needed a fresh, crazy and what will be the ultimate DIY'd HOME. I've used the word HOME a few times already because you can see the welcoming, comfortable, come hither vibe. I'm aN almost 34 year old Canadian with an 11 year career as an international flight attendant. I've had the blessing to have been able to have my own contracting business. I did mostly water damaged properties doing drywall, painting, etc. My grandfather was a carpenter by Hobby and built some amazing things still standing or functioning on the farm of theirs that we sold. My 91 year old nana lives with my mother on her farm and my step father ALSO works with wood and refuses to sell any of it. He doesn't want to ruin his hobby. You'd loveeee their bedroom furniture he made. Full bed with head and foot. Lard, 2. Ishtar stand, a dresser, a mirror and some wall sconces & a piece of barboard just above the mirror as art. He makes live edge table tops with old singer sewing machine iron bottoms. This pandemic has made my a creative side want to come out so I've been watching a lot of your channel. WHERE DID YOU GET THAT SEINFELD JACKET 😍😍😍 Our styles are similar. Hmmm am I @RachelMetz apprentice ? My job is currently obsolete #savecanadianaviation . I'd love to visit Joshua Tree. Ughhh guess I need that stupid vaccine. #bucketlist #meetrachel #buydreamhome #metzfam 💜💜💜

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

ABSOLUTELY LOVING YOU! Also the Seinfeld jacket is from "Dumdgoods"

[@bonniepickering6949]

Love, love, love. Can't wait to see more and so happy you show good and bad days. Thank you for everything.