why I moved to new york city

Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten, from the Battery to the top of Manhattan
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[@Psych2go]

“What’s the point of a dream if you don’t flirt with it a little” ;)

[@Jeff_Okayabashi]

yeast

[@POTATO-pe2cc]

Love ya ❤

[@FarisSkt]

hi psych2go! 👋🏻

[@liizzset]

So true

[@codedfotography]

Best quote of June 2021

[@finalbox4416]

Joma is the only person to move from a high-tax state to another high-tax state

[@akashkesharwani5761]

*the

[@sambadu100]

yeah, rich kids whim

[@noahsmedia]

I’m going from Cali to nyc. But I work in airplanes lol

[@ianlyne4417]

Stephen chow, go back to making kung fu movies.

[@kei2142]

@Flako I don't understand the obsession with tax rate either. Most high income states are also high tax states.

[@bruhmoment3731]

he likes his girlfriend so much that he's willing to follow her to NY, but at the same time he doesn't like her enough to live with her😂

[@LC-rw3lt]

That's a joke 😂

[@karansharma8951]

ghapa ghap

[@nanox25x]

He is just a simp

[@problematicpainandme1344]

Maybe, she does not want to live with him right now.

[@arkosharma8775]

Developers would understand

[@listentomyblues]

"What's the point of a dream if you don't flirt with it a little bit" This got me thinking that I need to get back to my hobbies and do what really makes me happy.

[@calebk8518]

amen to that!

[@Aidan_Au]

Joma is being partly serious and partly sarcastic as always....

[@andrewliang6041]

that's what makes him stand out LOL, in a good way of course

[@Aidan_Au]

@@andrewliang6041 That's right. You still don't know his true reasons to move to NYC after watching the whole video.

[@Pixelsplasher]

It's all about a girl, dummy. No fool would live in New York if not for romantic reasons. He was just beating around the bush with us.

[@Aidan_Au]

@@Pixelsplasher Can't you do the same in Dallas or Austin other mid tier cities?

[@Pixelsplasher]

I think we're talking about a theater arts girl here, @@Aidan_Au. We're not talking about a tech girl going with the California to Texas tech company migrations.

[@CaptainSinbad]

Lol why are you the best

[@Dimich1993]

Watches Joma once. 😁

[@akashkesharwani5761]

Look who is here ...

[@tendedPheonix]

Beacuse he i'snt so serious in his videos like you, He adds some random shit here and there which is awesome

[@lostecho01]

Lol why are you everywhere

[@ianlyne4417]

Stephen chow, go back to making kung fu movies.

[@HezOmanjo]

Joma you are actually very inspiring! Nowadays I watch your vids on the daily. Keep it up bro!

[@rogenus]

Thank you Joma. I had an awful day and felt awful and your video got me out of this depression state of mind. Thank you

[@JoeBased08]

It's really interesting to see the perspectives of others when it comes to these topics. I was born and raised in NYC, and currently live here, but this summer I am moving from NYC to Cali, as it's always been my dream to live out there because God knows how tired I am of this city. In the same breath, it's also a gentle reminder that sometimes we get so numb and tired of the places that we've spend our whole lives in, we forget just how beautiful these places really are and that other people would do anything to be in such a similar position. Thank you for that reminder.

[@ayushtiwari1666]

Idk joma really read whole comment..😂

[@LeonardLuzon]

That's why Neistat brothers are in CA for good.

[@manonamission2000]

smart move... born and raised in NYC as well

[@gummydogs]

Grasses are very green indeed

[@deliciousnoodles5505]

One thing I like abt the US is if you hate one place you can always move over to another corner of the country and start anew. The USA is just so vast.

[@ericritter46]

The last 10 seconds is definitely the truth 🤣

[@johncyrelan7367]

Every time I watch you, I am always inspired to pursue my dream of becoming a programmer. Thank you, I hope you have more videos to upload about the life of a programmer. -from Philippines

[@Pit_official]

Every dark theme developer outside be like: “That’s enough, sun is too bright for me”

[@nicolasjosino1421]

I think every developer, period, tho.

[@ianlyne4417]

Stephen chow, go back to making kung fu movies.

[@TheSiddharthRay]

@@ianlyne4417 ?

[@shahaansalman3286]

time to turn on Dark Mode

[@furkantekinay1814]

The last 10 seconds is enough for understanding the all point of the video.

[@lykansu8254]

You are the reason i still love my programmer job! I am watching you while doing the codes ♡

[@zzzzxxxx341]

You are a natural comedian which is a gift, let's go!!!

[@AznJJLinCpopstar]

This was inspiring!!! Do what makes you happy and don't settle unless you find it!!

[@ezweyn9753]

Joma was right there's really something magical in New York, and it's so fulfilling to be able to live in a city that is everyone been dreaming of.

[@omarzaifulizan3064]

joma lowkey looks like lord farquaad with his hair now lmfaooo

[@richardoffiong9932]

Trueeee😂

[@SwiftAC94]

Cannot unsee this

[@yurii_kiziuk]

Joma is the only youtuber who makes me laugh out loud, great sense of humor

[@satyakichakraborty7268]

the only video you ever made worth watching, thanks for sharing

[@TheAwesomeness490]

Honestly man, I am so excited to see you pursue your passion for filmmaking more rigorously. You have the right amount of eccentricity and sarcasm hard-baked into your videos that I think you could really capitalize on paradox that is NYC's brutalist beauty. I am super excited to see what cinematic insights are ahead :)

[@mateuseliasdeandradepereir4236]

It's just so good watch Joma's videos, they motivate me to want more and study more. I hope I'll find some good opportunities in Brazil and make my dreams come true :)

[@aldiyarpazilov4817]

Joma's videos is the best combinations of jokes and passion

[@benotinsmuller6789]

One of the most hilarious vids I saw lately have to say!

[@aryamannkhare9505]

that twist in the end was lit

[@mohammadkutaish1772]

Best of luck, following you until you've achieved your dreams.

[@newtc312]

I’m obsessed with your channel. You are talented man!

[@thisisgambi5013]

thx for bringing some of my beloved New York flavors directly to my home. Kinda new to this channel, but I love it so far. Keep it up. greetings from Germany

[@virajsingh7636]

plot twist: joma's girlfriend is elliot choy

[@POTATO-pe2cc]

Their collab would be AWESOME

[@anndo8416]

😂 Shhhhh

[@Julesmeister]

And she is pwetty

[@Yeeer464]

I am ur 100th like baby girl

[@zandan-ochirganbold2610]

ahhahaaha

[@ecrew4life]

I'm fascinated by how much you have accomplished, weirdly, you inspire me to become better at school so one day I can achieve at least half of what you have.

[@jeffpal3840]

🇧🇷 Congratulations Joma! You're really the best and a great filmmaking director.

[@nicholascameron3846]

i like the style of your videos. Kudos man! Don´t give up your dreams !

[@yaomingyu3466]

Watching this dude just makes me wanna chase my dream no bs

[@lopesmorrenofim]

the exact dreams i had. I’m now in college, no clue what im studying but hey, im happy you made it!

[@felipetellez4628]

mann your videos are gold entertainment

[@chendavid9582]

I watched your start up series and it is intriguing. I wish you could continue the series!

[@LightningXI]

Can relate to this so much - something about living in NYC for a while that makes you understand why you love the place. Can't say if it's that I'm "flirting with my dream", but I'm happy doing what I do now. Cool to see you've also dipped into mechanical keyboards 🤓

[@mauvebear3942]

Yeah, I really can't tell if he's being serious or not

[@MuitoSaal]

i'm learning english with u, joma. Thanks for that and all funny videos produced by you. Really thanks!

[@user-ll4uj3qj1g]

Thanks for posting, Joma. I missed you! And I was kinda disappointed that most of your videos dated back to 2017. I'm just happy that you're baaaaaaaaack 🥳🤩🤗

[@Yeodoongiiie]

seriously... i found you by accident.. i'm so glad. you are so funny.

[@bananas2412]

hearing you talk about your dreams. Really made me think about working even harder to fulfill mine. I hope you achieve what you want to achieve. I’m from nyc myself, it is very endearing.

[@fischer15]

the way you make these videos I can certainly expect a really really good movie from you

[@lawansardar9563]

Very down to earth video. Made me start to like your content again.

[@Space_Manhwa_Recap]

When i see Joma face i always remember Stephen Chow

[@snowstar000]

Is it the shape of his face and the nose that resembles the actor? I rarely watch his videos but when I do I always knew he looked like someone but couldn’t pinpoint who.

[@Space_Manhwa_Recap]

@@snowstar000 i like Joma vídeo because they make me remember Stephen Chow movies and face

[@Jason-ru7xt]

Yea me too..

[@__vincentlei__]

I cannot unsee it now HAHAHAHA

[@kyalocharles]

Don't make me rewatch shaolin soccer 😂😂😂

[@shukailu6731]

"Moderate Competence", goes onto intern in Citadel

[@azmodanpc]

Master of understatement. Low key flex. Humblebragging at its finest.

[@cc-ty8964]

Thanks for sharing. Your view of NY 100% matches mine! I'm planning to move to NY from SF too!

[@kryptic9056]

4:22 i feel the same way and i hope to be able to live there at a point in my life. How you described it, before absolutely butchering the moment is spot on!

[@rafael.beirigo]

Good luck man! Remember, starting is 50% You got this (did you do the tour with the big hat guy? He talks about movies made there, super cool)

[@TaehaTypes]

we could have lived together in la :(

[@JomaNYC]

:( come to NY with me and Elliot

[@gainsborough25]

worlds collide. Did you guys know eachother before youtube fame?

[@fcsie]

Nice, 2 of my fav youtubers know each other

[@Owen-uv1ij]

@@cman7579 No, he means Elliot Choy. Hes another content creator with around a million subs who just finished school and is living New York now.

[@ianlyne4417]

Stephen chow, go back to making kung fu movies.

[@Frost6792]

I have no clue why this video popped up on my recommended, but this was the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Subscribed

[@SaiMako19]

Best of luck with future endeavors Joma!

[@usakadam]

"I truly think that the smell of piss, the rats in a subway station, the garbage everywhere, all that contributes to the magic" :D

[@slykhajiit2]

"It's kinda like math, you know like two negatives" lmao

[@semtristan839]

Man, I love these videos! How has Netflix not made this a series yet is beyond me!!

[@derrobuste8565]

Your videos gives me good ny vibes

[@hellrealm1]

This is hilarious but also brutally honest LOVE THE VID!!!

[@sus0653]

As someone who grew up in Ny, its less of a rose colored lense for me. It feels loud sirens, pressing, and everything is in your face. I think this type of magical romanticized feeling happens when you are in a new city that you’ve seen before in films you’ve heard of. I’ve experienced this when I lived abroad too. And have moved back to Ny and not feeling it but also trying to experience that awe that I hear from others that come here. I’ve always wondered abt LA and west coast sunshine too. I’m trying to see if I can appreciate ny for what is but maybe I need to go away and then come back to it

[@danyeun01]

its only been an year since I've come to nyc and im tired of it already lol

[@AnneALias]

"So because of my moderate competence, in math and shit...." Thumbed up 😂😂. The rest of the writing was also golden. Subbed!

[@youngjaelee5817]

Love your life adventures brotha! Keep up everything you're doing man, you'll always have my support!! :D

[@chromaticvisuelle]

I'm glad I found that, after Casey's video!! Loved the humour! Subscribed!

[@SpitfireZero]

Spoiler: *Joma moved to NYC to live a floor UNDER his gf's apartment* (he doesnt love her THAT much, guys)

[@snowstar000]

🤣At 2:42, notice how the puppy stuffed animal in the box is looking as depressed as his expression.

[@devendrparhate]

Those facts hit hard. Slow down man!

[@matthewlorenzo4115]

The way you make your videos and cut em already proves your going to be a great filmmaker. Hoping to be a Filmmaker/Director as well!

[@seankelly7670]

You had me at "more like moderate competence" 😆

[@oceane.booktok]

“Ny is fucking garbage... but there is some magic” me and London ahah

[@mangaart3366]

Good for you keep doing what you love!

[@michaelteshome75]

Love the long hair Joma, way to go. Can't wait for the top knot season.

[@nayemalaboni8318]

“Like all kids from immigrant parents I just wanted to make money “ ye , but not necessarily because we’re struggling to survive because we know our parents gave up an easy life to give us a better future

[@mattkraig]

0:56 lmao Joma keeping it real

[@jeffreyyuan2797]

Saying it like it is. Respect.

[@marquitomerkkks2033]

Follow your dreams bro. Never give up. It’s never too late. You just motivated me more to follow my unrealistic dream

[@milosmilosevic1835]

I liked the "flirt with your dreams" one.

[@jagernautsteelfist3648]

From all the reason u gave.... "Moving to NY because my gf does" is still the most realistic byfar

[@hulkbaiyo8512]

so real, so true

[@felixem17]

Go for it man

[@sofiaderen6858]

This is soo inspiring and so easy to get tho, thank u a lot for this one

[@sakibrahman5614]

“What’s the point of a dream if you don’t flirt with it a little” - Joma, 2021 BC

[@tkokflux6322]

I dont know if BC was meant as a joke but if it wasnt its AD

[@minttea3557]

@@tkokflux6322 actually is DC: during covid

[@lior_amsalem]

Best time to move to NYC!

[@limesrawsm]

I freaking love this

[@BeCarefulWithAI]

I wish you all the success in the world as a filmmaker!

[@suyashjaiswal2782]

To be honest if i don't see a full feature length american psycho spin off directed by you I'd be pretty bummed. Heres to Eagerly waiting for your first movie 🥂

[@udinmsepp6807]

Joma when trying to justified his expensive relocation: I'm whipp lol

[@failingfastpvp]

Undoubtedly brilliant. Nothing to add.

[@huda4060]

Ur sense of humor man it's on next level

[@cp-lr1tg]

If Joma did a standup special, or even just did an open mic night at a small low rated comedy club I would pay money to go to his show.

[@PLe-lr8qj]

His scripts are genius. I hope he can fulfill his dreams :)

[@vanessareyes9439]

Patiently waiting for new vid 🧘‍♀️

[@pangtr9151]

Joma is the best a youtuber that makes my mood booster.A funniest youtuber so far!!

[@mlq749]

I was so identified with Joma's story until he mentioned his girlfriend, it kinda gives me hope

[@azharkrumtally85]

4:18 - 4:31 this has to be the funniest thing I heard in a long time 🤣

[@marciobrunoloiolagomesufc8799]

It's the perfect time to the StartUp Comeback, i see!

[@ankitaburman5406]

Joma your are a perfect combination of being serious and sarcastic at the same time 😁

[@TheWonkyDiamond]

Joma do you actually feel like you've achieved your dreams or have you just kept dreaming for more? - A UW student who has watched you from the beginning

[@rogerra9268]

Bro you are awesome😘 When I grow up: I also want to become a software engineer like you😊

[@sergiottomas]

Awesome video, you have talent bro!

[@pennryan970]

Look at you going for it. Good luck bud.

[@user-wo6ef8oi2c]

"new york is like your slightly racist cousin.. who is quite endearing" well said.

[@halilibrahimustun50]

Fun fact: he moved to NYC to live _next door_ to his girlfriend.

[@hazemayman2849]

whom he doesn't love that much

[@nanox25x]

SIMP

[@kartikaybhardwaj3528]

@@hazemayman2849 I can't move in with her.

[@kushal4956]

why not in the same door?

[@shinysun7071]

@@kushal4956 they are not close enough

[@EndryMateo]

You’re the Best bro ♥️

[@beah981]

The things that he said about new york are the reasons why I want to come back and live there again. Therefore, I will subscribe to your channel! Love it! 👍❤️