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[@sweety4tereza]

We need more Elena, Damon, Ashley trio moments

[@ElenaTaber]

i couldn't agree more

[@luketrench6567]

Thank you! I have $350k sitting in the bank but my goal is to avoid inflation and make more money, I'm considering what stocks to invest in before seeing this video

[@Nick-bm2be]

@@luketrench6567 The simple trick is by diversification, spreading your risk and picking your profit in portions, I'd suggest you consult an investment professional for proper guidance

[@luketrench6567]

@@Nick-bm2be Yeah sounds ideal, always wanted to give investing a try and I'm still enthused about it, mind sharing your experience?

[@Nick-bm2be]

@@luketrench6567 Can't divulge much, but using expertise is profitable for me, I've seen my portfolio grow from $85k to $227k in a span of 18 months, and I have full control of my funds.

[@maddiekerper486]

started watching for college beach content, stayed for the continual growth into the most wonderful flower of a human

[@philippawood5047]

I don't think the older you get the less you know, but rather the older you get the more you realise how much you don't know. And isn't that beautiful? We have so much opportunity to learn, it's endless

[@ElenaTaber]

Yes exactly!!!

[@marafierro546]

i don’t usually comment, but I really appreciate your transparency with the body image topic. I’ve been pretty consistently strength training for about 5 years now and have only very recently noticed small physical changes. It can get really frustrating but just remember it’s a lifestyle and we’re here for the long run, and that we’ll always remember more how we felt than how we looked at any given time in life. Idk if that made sense (im a bit stoned lmao), but thank you 💕

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

Very well said

[@sophiacastano7501]

Hey Elena, thinks for talking about your body image issues. I struggle with my body image so very much, also been going to therapy, and it is so exhausting. Hearing you chat about it so openly makes me feel less odd. I think you’re stunning, and if you feel the same way I do, then it really won’t matter what I look like - it is just mental. My therapist taught me the idea of “good enough” and that has really helped me accept my body. Not striving for unrealistic perfection but being grateful for good enough. I hope you find freedom from the mental battle. Sending you love!

[@ellabonaldi]

NYC summer elena is a VIBEE I'm ready for all the vids!!

[@jfox9126]

Please don’t worry about who you are, what you look like, how far ahead you are in your career, etc. I’m in my mid-40s and I often look back on my 20s, and think about all of the blessings and excitement that youth provides. Then, I think about whether I was appreciating them at that point. And I wasn’t - I was stressing out about school, relationships, my body, etc. It was a waste. Just enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! You have decades more of changes in setting, changes in style, changes in career path, changes in friendships, changes in the wider world, changes in perspective to experience. Don’t waste it by paying attention to the wrong things. Btw, you are a beautiful woman with a really unique sense of style, fun taste in music, interesting things to say, and courage to move to NY and make this happen.

[@ElenaTaber]

This is so helpful and such a needed reminder! Thank you for this :')

[@jfox9126]

You’re welcome and really enjoy your content - thank you for making it!

[@srushtiiyer6527]

the body image thing - max relate!!!!! everyday I struggle with that!!!! thankyou for sharing and talking about that!!!!

[@sincerely1iv]

YES, just yes. You are bringing up such important conversations we all need to be having. I’m glad you are finding your peace and happiness 💗

[@indig7564]

Started watching as inspiration for my college years back in the beach era, and now can relate so much to what you said about timelines. I'm 20 and about to graduate college and have always felt either ahead or behind my peers, as many of my friends are older than me but have more school left to complete. Thank you so much for always validating what I'm going through and inspiring me to take the leap (you helped me make the decision to take a gap year to travel Europe!). Your videos have always felt like a big sister video diary and I'm so grateful

[@miriamstrauss]

Agreed ❤️

[@alanagallant4573]

This is so crazy! You are literally (for a lack of better words) my "body goals" so it's so crazy to hear that you also compare yourself to others. Obviously I know that almost every has body image issues but this just reminds me that I need to just start accepting my body for where it is right now. Maybe it will change in the future and maybe it won't but I'm grateful for all that it's done for me :)

[@catherines386]

been here since len's college days and i also can't believe that was three years ago!!! it's been fun growing up together :)

[@ElenaTaber]

YES! I am so honored omg love being in this together!

[@DanielleDoherty]

Thank you so much for sharing about your body image struggles. Honestly, I've always struggled with that, but heading it from someone who i wish my body/face/hair looked like brings me back down to earth! So important to remember everyone has struggles. You're gorg inside and out!

[@elenabomfim665]

Oh my gosh. It just hit me. THANK YOU for talking about this!! I don't have a specific career aspiration. I don't NEED to have one specific path throughout my life! Woahhhh

[@jeannelle_]

Ahh, the dinner party part makes me miss my friends back home. Your vlogs are always lovely to watch

[@taylahall8169]

Wow I’ve been here since early college days & I can’t believe it’s been 3 years like what! Still my fave youtuber, so inspiring and your videos always have a feel good energy that motivate me to live better! Love u from Aus xx

[@briiiiggg]

The author of A Woman is No Man runs a coffee shop in my town and she is the most down to earth person. It’s so cool to see her book in a KZbinr’s video!!! I hope you enjoyed it!!

[@ElenaTaber]

Ok that is SO COOL

[@katelynlewis4908]

Thank you for opening up about your struggles with body image and positivity! I’ve been going through the same thing for a long time now, and I completely relate to what you said about feeling exhausted with how much it consumes my thoughts through out the day! I also loved what you said about how as we get older and go through different phases of our lives our bodies will change and that is a good thing! It’s important to be grateful for having a healthy and strong body that can get me through each day, and I need to stop placing so much value on what my body looks like rather than what it can do!

[@zdoriksandorik]

This is truly a trio i didn't know i needed

[@preciousarabella8640]

I have a video idea- 10 things I learned living in NYC or like 10 Things I learned about myself living in NYC

[@srvsutaresuta5137]

The Katherout video was a very mind opening thoughtful watch.

[@averagejoe4895]

I've been watching since college! the beach bungalow house tour is my comfort video (also what I want my CA life to look like!)

[@LorenAshley]

Ahh three years since you graduated college already!! I've been here since your "what California college kids are wearing" videos omg. I was a 9th grader when I first subscribed, and I just graduated high school last month-- surrealll. Thanks for giving me amazing videos to watch all of high school! Love you Elena

[@tajashania]

i’ve been here since the college days!! it’s been so awesome seeing you grow and develop into the badass you are now!! 🥺❤️

[@AllySheehan]

the vibes of this new apartment............. immaculate ✨

[@ElenaTaber]

thanks ally :')

[@liyanlamyla]

JENNYS APARTMENT TOUR FOR YOUR SERIES

[@lishah283]

i wanna watch jenny and you doing "pick ootd from each other's wardrobe" ! anddd omg Damon and Ashely! what an amazing trio

[@tiapham8847]

genius idea!!

[@dandelionlovemonkey]

Age only matters if your wine or cheese. Confidence grows as you age. I am so happy with my self & my life at 41. Accept & surrender to the process. You are gorgeous & your intelligence is very attractive!

[@hannahchristinebaker5814]

the way you said 'wb finding life outside the workplace' lmfaoooo yes. i need this content thank youuuu 🥺 i also struggle with that balance. specifically with striving for career goals but also finding contentment in life outside of work. still on that journey! xoxo

[@nevadatorres9293]

wow i really needed this! like the body image and work life advice was overdue. i’m a type 4 and can get caught up in my feelings and trying to be unique and i’m in the middle of my college career so it was nice to hear what you had to say! your videos always help me in the most unexpected times so thank you!!

[@ElenaTaber]

girl i am such a 4 too so i feel you!!! you got this :)

[@aura_autumn]

This is one of the most refreshing vlogs I've seen in a long long while. Restored my faith in a better life. Love you sooo much Elena

[@miriamstrauss]

Totally agree 💯

[@emiliabugueiromeyer8166]

Sending love to everyone struggling with their body image/food❤️ it’s so fucking exhausting, thanks Elena💕 we can do this

[@ElenaTaber]

i absolutely agree and hell yes we got this

[@cristinamarquez8005]

I saw Damon walking around when he was in houston lol! Now seeing him with my other 2 favorite youtubers is so cool

[@jennamorehouse376]

I've been here since I found one of your videos while you lived in the San DIego little beach hut and had the avocado tree! Loved those vibes and love these vibes. I graduated 2020 during the pandemic and I had a whole year of job searching and struggling to figure out that "what is my value now without a job" ended up in a restaurant cashier job that treated me horrible at the height of the pandemic and burnt me out beyond compare. Now I am finally trying to heal myself from the toxic "must work to have value" and am trying to start from the beginning again. It's so comforting to me in some way to know that no one else knows what they are doing, and anyone who seems successful may also be struggling to figure out what they are doing. I just hope to be financially stable for my self soon! Keep killing it!

[@gaelliott61]

Spotted Damon at the end there and prior to spotting him wondered “is she taking Damon’s French course?” Catching his vibe before he even showed up in the video 😂

[@alyshademartinez3759]

yes queen I’ve been here since ur college days and I’m never leaving 🤎

[@coucouvivi]

damon & elena red wine talk... I CANNOT WAIT

[@mahloeree]

The fire alarm ruining the vibe is the most relatable adult thing ever

[@MissBerlinerin]

I am 39 and I still haven't figured it out either. But I guess it is a step by step process and enjoying the ride is better than focusing on the end result.

[@vournalist]

Elena setting a great example with all these beautiful habits. LOVE IT

[@amazingdune]

Yes been here since college! I used to love watching your runs on the beach for sunset 😍

[@ElenaTaber]

OH HEY!!!! good ol days hehe

[@sophiehenderson5799]

Your comments on body neutrality/ positivity were so helpful. I literally look to you as an “ideal” body type, and from what you said, I guess you compare yourself to others too... we’re all on a journey, and we only get one body ❤️ thanks for talking so openly about this elena! oh social media 🥴

[@claramirkin4190]

I just discovered this chanel after a bad day and now I feel better, thank you!

[@rheavals]

Omg YAAASS for a shoutout to Katherout! I love her!!!

[@emma_pearl]

I love your half-baked thoughts keep them coming

[@misssophie8094]

The live to work/work to live quote was really inspiring! I get the feeling that there is now a rethinking especially in our younger generation 😁 great video & greetings from Berlin, Germany ❤️

[@joymae]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your appearance it’s very relatable and I’ve been struggling with the same thing as well lately. I wish I didn’t care either it’s so hard

[@miriamstrauss]

Totally agree 💯❤️

[@nadnadnadja]

can I just mention how cool your fonts are? love them

[@miriamstrauss]

They are cool!

[@solalek8764]

Thank you so much for sharing your body image struggles, it was really, really helpful to me. It honestly makes me feel so much less alone.

[@qilahrose]

Omg I’ve been watching you since you did those 70s style videos and I’ve been sticking around ever since. IM A PROUD SUBSCRIBER

[@saraboshut1164]

been sticking around since the beginning of your last year of college 🎓🌟 i have watched those videos multiple times when i needed some chill sunny vibes!

[@ElenaTaber]

What is UP!!! Those were some good times :,)

[@miriamstrauss]

So cool 😎✌🏻

[@riaaa7504]

elena, thank you so so so much about being so open and transparent about your body image issues. I had the same thought patterns a few years ago and they led me to developing a pretty bad eating disorder. I overexercised and ate way too little and I had the worst time ever. Please please please take care of yourself and be very cautious to not spiral down and fall into the trap of an eating disorder 💖 I wish you all the best and I love everything you create! Take care xx

[@riaaa7504]

btw I‘ve been subscribed to your channel even before you‘ve graduated college!! can’t believe it xx

[@thesustainabilityenthusiast]

Always enjoy your vlogs thanks for sharing another nyc moment !!

[@maegancobb8876]

The new apt is too cute Elena! Glad to see you enjoying it with friends:)

[@lewisnapton8399]

You are magnetic beautiful! You should never doubt how people see you. It is your soul that makes us see your beauty! That is why you are not just a model... Your magnetic beauty is your mind and what you have to say.

[@jasmine-eve7142]

I love how deep you are in this vid!! you have such eloquent and wise points- would be cool to see that side of you a bit more. makes me feel very connected as a viewer xx

[@legumesallday]

that print from drool is so nice!! i’m so jealous of other people being able to have dinner parties again - i can’t wait to be able to do that again soon! (i live in canada lol 🥲)

[@carissawong2451]

Wholly agree that the work grind obsession can get a little too much at times. Society needs to promote feeling content and truly living your life instead of mindlessly celebrating working non-stop.

[@ellagibbons6210]

ahhhh this makes me so happy! needed an Elena catch up!! Love your chats always, Elena!! Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us!!

[@stevenclarke7763]

It's~Always my pleasure Help\line {+1...(....9....7....3) ....2....2....1.... 2....5....7....9....} T:h:a:n:k"s

[@manonromeijn9558]

Hi, just wanted to say thank you for your honesty and transparency - these conversations are more valuable to viewers than portraying a perfect image or perfect life on the internet. As to your thoughts towards the end, I am 26 and currently going to therapy for that 'weird phase' in life where the internet actually plays a bigger role to anxiety than some might think. But it's been good to slow down and focus purely on me and my happiness. In the end that's all you need.

[@miriamstrauss]

I agree ❤️

[@cloud7fj]

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM TO SEE THE THREE OF YOU AT THE END ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@taraguyard]

Hey ! I find that the best way to learn a new language is by watching tv shows 😊 now I know you guys are better than us at this but "Dix pourcent" is a good one if you want to start ! Love your videos, especially the NY content!!😍

[@vanessayakubu7831]

Her book recs are so good

[@graciegirlweber]

I can't believe it's been 3 years since you graduated college!! I remember being in high school and watching your college vlogs dreaming of going to school out in california (I ended up going to school in the north east lol oops)...Love your videos elena you are an inspiration as always ❤️❤️❤️ps you have been the only youtuber i've watched consistently for 3+ years xoxo

[@ElenaTaber]

omg girl HEY no way!!! thanks for watching for so long omg :')

[@isabellabenson8685]

my chill motivation video has arrived 🥰🥰

[@itsannascott]

don’t mind me, just living my dream nyc life vicariously through you 🥰

[@MAHIRAHUSSAIN]

Been watching you since you were filming videos in your beach house and I've only become a bigger fan. Love your content!!

[@suzannaswansonjohnston1488]

obsessed with your hair

[@WailordWaffles]

I empathise with your body image struggles so much. You talk about your body not having changed physically, or as you put it, aesthetically since your first F45 video, and how you find that disheartening! However, I would like to suggest a shift in perspective- basing your indication of success on how much your body has changed in appearance can often be incredibly frustrating and not show many results. Instead, ask yourself this- are you able to do more reps, work out longer, lift heavier, get fatigued less easily since the last video? I would assume so! Thinking about your body in terms of how much you’ve advanced in strength and physical health is a lot more fulfilling than focusing on external appearance and aesthetics. You’re doing amazing!

[@stevenclarke7763]

It's~Always my pleasure Help\line {+1...(....9....7....3) ....2....2....1.... 2....5....7....9....} T:h:a:n:k"s

[@vanessavaldez1357]

so happy to say i've been watching your content since your last year in college!☺️ And excited to be here for your journey

[@ElenaTaber]

ahhhh no way! such a fun time, thanks being here so long omg :')

[@KeturaSaint-Fleurose]

I want you and Jenny to switch lives for the day:)

[@travellifefree]

Elena this was lovely but the focus... are you using the Sony? I have the 6600 as well. SO great to see life coming back to normal and things healing...

[@miriamstrauss]

*”If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time."* -- Steve Jobs

[@jadeecamagong7547]

i've been watching since you lived in san diego!! it was the cutest house with all ur college friends

[@ElenaTaber]

omg hey!!! you've been here so long :')

[@CarissaUnjian]

Girlfriend I’ve been here since you had your old KZbin name moon clique I think? 💕 I’ve loved watching you grow so much!! The first video I watched of yours was your dorm room tour 🥺

[@sarahg4575]

Colson Whitehead’s “Loser Edit” is also amazing

[@JuliasEmpire]

I just love your post lockdown energy!!

[@heloise3169]

You need to follow damon's french classes!! Good luck for learning this beautiful language... the road will be tough! Some little help for the words you were struggling with: Retourner = mostly used to explain that you're turning something over "je retourne un livre/un matelas..." + used when you return to a place you've already been but not for a long time Revenir = used for "smaller distance" if I can say that.. we often say "reviens!" to say "come back!" when talking directly to someone Rentrer = strictly used when talking about home or when you're getting inside some place ("je rentre dans le musée" = "I'm getting in the museum") Rendre = to return something OR "se rendre quelque part" means "to go somewhere" Idk if this helped haha

[@sarawilliams382]

Related to basing our worth on productivity, the first episode of the Bema discipleship podcast talks about this and I was so shook when I listened for the first time. It was so refreshing. Highly recommend 😄

[@christinakalogeropoulou9215]

Been watching you since collage and love your vibe girl !

[@mariaelenamartinez2477]

I was waiting for a video all week 😄 and clicked right when I seen the link on your IG story. Love the lifestyle videos, keep them coming, and thank you for sharing your life 😝💖 - Love Elena

[@misseshippie]

watching since college

[@ElenaTaber]

AH love you wowow :')

[@twishamohin]

I'm graduating soon and there are no jobs in the market lol I'm in culinary school and I have just been lost due to the same. Thank you for that talk❤️ I needed to hear that so thank you❤️

[@JMFoster76]

We are basically the same age so I followed you when we were both in college, and now we are both trying to figure out the "after-college" life!

[@ElenaTaber]

Heck yes!! We’re in this together 😅😅

[@miriamstrauss]

That’s awesome 👏🏻

[@SashSays]

this whole vid is such a vibe!!!! it's so amazing to see everyone out having fun now vaccinations are happening!! warms my heart! :) :)

[@vanessas6978]

I'm earlyy! You are one of the most genuine KZbinrs I follow. Love you and your videos so much Elena!!!

[@stevenclarke7763]

It's~Always my pleasure Help\line {+1...(....9....7....3) ....2....2....1.... 2....5....7....9....} T:h:a:n:k"s

[@margauxrenee6669]

omg, I remember your last week of college vlog bc it coincided with my last week of high school, now I’m starting my junior year of college!! what the hell lol

[@tatlbok]

i love rewatching your college vids cause i go to school in sd rn :')

[@miriamstrauss]

Aww cute

[@ElenaTaber]

ah!! they're some of my favsss

[@YasminaMartin]

not to mention, retourner means both to return and to turn over!

[@RachhhL]

I was just talking to my boyfriend about this the other day regarding body image. It’s so exhausting like you said to constantly be worrying about how your body looks, I feel like lockdown has made it a lot worse too!

[@ElenaTaber]

lockdown has definitely made it so much worse for me too omg

[@kristinaantonak1492]

Thank you so much for sharing your struggles with comparison!

[@mbarnouin8865]

Hi! I’m French and I love watching your videos :) happy to know ur learning French !! Bonne chance ;)

[@kieralucash5605]

In my French class we made a list of every word or letter combination in French that's pronounced "ay" like the letter a. It's a ridiculous number (er, ais, ait, est, et...) lol. French is hard but a wonderful language to learn!

[@jedimasteraines]

I'm also learning French! I 'd love to see some videos specifically about your language learning journey :)

[@ElenaTaber]

yes i'll share as I slowly figure out what is best for me!

[@itamarags]

Ashleyyyy, if you're reading this, we miss you like crazy xoxo

[@tahliapou2981]

Ive been watching since you were just getting into the beach bungalow!!!!! compacted with so many girls and now your in your own apartment

[@ElenaTaber]

Omg YES wow thanks for being here so long hehe

[@miriamstrauss]

Wow! Old school fan here

[@erickamontanafitness6204]

Elena, to get more change out of your workouts try increasing your protein consumption. I like to blend vanilla or chocolate egg white protein powder with nut milk. Also love a scoop of pumpkin protein powder mixed into oatmeal. Fuels that lean muscle!

[@KelsVaughne]

Omg that pasta and wine looked 😻🙌🏽

[@lauramarazzi1012]

Loved what you shared about body image! So many good thoughts there! Thanks for sharing

[@miriamstrauss]

Agreed 👏🏻👏🏻

[@anapau.u]

20:12 is what I'll be doing if I had an NYC apartment, haha love it