Moving update - regrets, homesickness, living in Las Vegas! Vlogmas Day 12 || Kelli Marissa Vlogs

[@megan_mackenzie]

Lighter is a lightsaber, basically. It even does the noise.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

🤣🤣🤣

[@blueangels8103]

Right now in New Jersey it's cold very cold we have a nor'easter that started in the morning with sleep freezering and changed all over rain but parts of New York and upstate PA we're supposed to get snow and ice. Next week is supposed to be even colder with a chance of snow right before Christmas.

[@spookymochi3132]

Omg lol, I’m from New York and also partially grew up in Jersey…Once I moved West it took me quite some time to get used to the speed at which people move their bodies. I lived in Portland for a couple of years and now I’ve been living in Denver awhile. It’s definitely slower and on top of that, sometimes I still struggle with miscommunication because I’m more of a direct person. It’s just a completely different vibe than what I grew up with in an East coast Italian family.

[@jeannellewilliams6172]

The Wetlands Park is a nature area with trails, I usually go in winter and spring. It's a nice area for a nature walk or photo shoot. I don't drink or gamble either 😊 I love the Bellagio and Sunset casino or Sam's town in Henderson. I used to have family in the Midwest that would laugh at me bc when I went there I'd chug lots of water. You literally HAVE to have water here, make sure you stay safe and also keep water in your cars.

[@rachelwilbur9512]

I’m glad you mentioned learning about staying hydrated in this dry climate. A lot of people who move or vacation out in the southwest don’t realize that and in my state we have vacationers die who come from out of state and try hiking in the summer with inadequate water. Personally I always carry water with me and if you go hiking bring 5-6 liters of water per person + always hike early in the morning or at night in the hot season to avoid the hottest part of the day.

[@violetviolet888]

Rachel Wilbur, not just water but electrolytes as well. There are portable packets you can add to water.

[@cookkeh]

i bought myself an electric lighter cuz i got tired of having to buy new ones and it really does feel like using a magic wand to light your candles, it's a great time

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Or a lightsaber LOL

[@JJBabbles]

Who else had to Google 'Jughandle' out of curiosity? 🤣🤣🤣 I just went down a rabbit hole about driving styles around the world 😂 I learned to drive in London, UK, so I thought that would set me up for life.. Nope! I never knew Roundabouts were a mostly European thing until I moved to Canada. I still haven't been able to get the courage to drive here due to the turning on Red, no turn roads, etc, etc, etc - I freak out whenever I get a cab anywhere because I still can't understand the flow of traffic 😂 **edit** - now I'm stuck in deep research on the difference between a roundabout & a traffic circle.. Never heard of the 2nd one before 😂

[@laurelloaf]

That’s super frustrating about the moving insurance (and movers in general). The first time I used movers, it was horrible. I moved again about 6 months ago and was really dreading that part, but my second movers were amazing. I think with big companies sometimes it comes down to the luck of the draw of which movers get assigned to you unfortunately. But like you said, you really do forget about a lot of that after you’re more settled, fortunately.

[@Leviability]

I have been really struggling a lot with my mental health lately and your vlogs help me tremendously, thank you for that 💕

[@shaebabes90]

I moved to Colorado from PA this year and the amount of sun we get here vs PA makes such a difference in my mood! I’m so used to most days being gray and gloomy during winter that my mind was blown that it’s sunny almost everyday here in Colorado

[@m0zarts-animation]

I also moved to CO from PA this year! I’m right up against the mountains though so the sun “sets” behind the mountains at like 3:30 nowadays so early dusk 😭

[@meeples7599]

I moved to CO from OH and same for me. Seeing that blue sky instead of gray makes all the difference!

[@lottie343]

Hello, fellow Pennsylvanian to Coloradan!

[@lopsybun4134]

Flaky skin tip if you want it lol! A lot of moisturizers rely on pulling moisture from the air to hydrate your skin. Getting a humidifier by your desk or your bed can help increase your lotion's effectiveness. Canopy makes a really good one that doesn't mist (which will reduce the chances of mold in your apartment from moisture puddles).

[@dee7019]

I grew up in north jersey and moved to LBI. We’ve been in Florida for 30 years. Have always been curious about Vegas life. Just realized you have this channel too. I’ve watched your polish channel for a while. Love this vlog!

[@lisapierce525]

Enjoyed the Q & A Kelli. I’m glad you and Ryan are happy in Vegas. I definitely couldn’t live in NJ or surrounding area with the rainy damp air. My arthritis is to bad for that. Maybe I should move out there somewhere! Great vlog! ❤

[@eponinesg]

I'm so happy for you that you love Vegas so much! I think everyone should move away from where they grew up, even if they end up moving back later. It's just good to have that experience in life! Also omg jughandles wtf. The first time I drove in NJ I was 18 and my friend kept telling me to make a U-turn and that I kept missing the U-turns...uhhh cause they were jughandles and I was looking on the wrong side of the road. 😐 NJ driving is shenanigans every time, lol, the roads there are so weird!

[@erdiaz13]

"Well I paid for it, so I feel like I can have it how I want it." 😆 100%!!!!! I love tea but I find it's always a bit better with honey and sometimes cream. The thing I love about rooibos is you can usually add cream to it without it separating. Cream generally separates and gets all weird and chunky with herbal teas sadly enough. I feel like honey brings out a few of the flavors that you can't really taste otherwise and then cream sometimes makes it an entirely different experience! 😋🫖🍵

[@coleentowery5370]

Enjoyed this vlogmas and your Q and A. I think a lot of us aren't great this time of year when it comes to mental health. I, too, have issues, but nothing terrible. Yippee, you got to eat some dirt, lol.

[@eridianassassin2421]

Best explanation of driving in vegas. Definitely defensive is the best.

[@EmilyGDesign]

We learned how to make u-turns in driver's ed! I'm from rural Iowa, so there's often space and time. If you're on a two-lane road (one road per driving direction) with no parking, you have to wait until an intersection. Start turning right to give yourself more room to crank the wheel to the left, using the whole intersection for the turn. Bigger roads are easier but more busy, and I just could not do that myself 😂I'd be way too nervous Anyway, thank you for the Q+A and the updates! :D I really enjoy your Vlogmas, it legitimately brightens my day

[@jampsonn1826]

Your watching old movies thing is something I did a few months ago and I watched the LOTR trilogy and hobbit movies for the first time...and I lovedddd them! Then we tried star wars bc the bf is a big fan and I couldn't do it. 😅😅 Also bought the bonne maman calendar after seeing you get it bc I couldn't resist and I've been so excited for it each day. I made homemade english scones to also have a little scone with jam and tea each day. Such a fun time 🥰

[@marissach]

I'm from a place where 50 is cold. I've been wearing my coat and scarf for the 40-50 nights. SoCal has actually been getting cold December weather this year, which doesn't always happen.

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

LOL, the Atlanta Georgia driving experience, it's still an... experience.

[@sharibc3597]

I definitely want to get more of the Cadillacquer polishes! Maybe the advent calendar next year too!

[@blueangels8103]

Me my husband and youngest son love Star wars you seen them all including the other series they have on Disney Plus. I haven't watched Obi-Wan but my husband and youngest son have we have all watched the mandalorian and looking forward to season 3 of the mandalorian next year.

[@lorifrank9813]

Funny you mention the left hand turns in Jersey.... My son plays dek (bal)l hockey and we go to NJ about 2-3 a year (we're from MA/RI area) and it just hit me that, yeah, we never take a left turn when we're there lol .... I've never heard the "jug handle" term before but it makes soooo much sense!! haha!

[@princesstwilightify]

I work at a casino. We have three locations & the rule of thumb for us is that we can’t play at the location that we work at & only certain games

[@bakeuplittlesuzy9518]

Congratulations on your (eventual) dirt cup success! 🎉🪱

[@jayg3242]

The sky in the Paris is beautiful ! That's where we stayed in 09! We saw a great burlesque show in Ballys

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

It really is so pretty in there! I love it

[@rosemaryaquila6088]

I have that same candle lighter, bought it summer 2020 and its still in great shape. Love it!

[@darrellwendyjenkinson8972]

Really enjoyed the Q & A section---interesting stuff! I totally get the grayness of this time of year (we live south of Seattle)---I refer to the months of November thru May as The Big Gray!

[@bugsybird8619]

Using movers sucks. We moved 7 years ago just 60 miles away, and it was the worst experience. I think every piece of furniture had some kind of damage, and they lost pieces of things. Still gives me ptsd. I agree with you about the NJ weather. We live west of Philadelphia, and there are just so many dreary and damp days. It seems like the northeast has transitioned to weather like the northwest.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Yeah I don't think I will be able to use movers again haha! What a terrible experience.

[@becboobear]

On the moving company, you could report them to the better business bureau

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

I plan to!

[@astrahl1]

I have that lighter! I love it.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

It's so funky haha that sound scares me!

[@astrahl1]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs Yeah it's like a Tesla Coil or something lol

[@lifelvr9509]

Loving your vlogs! Smiling on the rooibus, Lord I hate the taste of rooibus. And yes, I definitely clung to my water bottle while cruising Vegas, but it really was no different than my home state (midwest) twice a year! We loved Paris. Unfortunately had to cancel Ramsey Steak reservations due to the 'you know what ' virus. Definitely looking forward to making up for that in the future!!

[@madelynn1026]

The pudding set!! Yay!! I truly enjoyed today’s vlog. It was just (for a lack of a better word) so real and honest!! Moving always comes with challenges, especially when moving to a different state. I moved from Houston, TX to Santa Clara, CA (outside San Francisco), and boy was that a change. I don’t regret it at all, but life was just so different in every aspect. I suppose I enjoyed this blog bc it hit home and I related to it. Plus it so refreshing to hear someone else’s experiences with moving. So happy for you & Ryan and that you’ve settled in and are loving the life change!

[@MeechPeach26]

Who said it only gets into the 50s in Vegas, they must not live here? Maybe during the day but at night in the winter it is regularly in the 30s. I'm sure you know that now though. Autumn and winter are definitely my favorite as far as weather in Vegas, well, and I guess just in general since I love the holiday seasons, especially Halloween. When I first moved to Vegas in the early 2000s I remember a few winters it geting down into the teens and below. Now the lows will only be in the 20s a few times throughout the winter. It used to almost always snow at least once or twice too. Then we would have long spans of no snow. Since 2018 it's pretty much snowed at least once every winter now. Not usually snow that sticks but sometimes it does. It happened at least 3 times this year while I was at work down off of blue diamond. Not sure if you experienced any snow where you are at. But you are definitely correct about it feeling a lot colder here due to the low humidity. Im just so glad we haven't had any days over 100 yet. So not normal for this time of year, but I'm not complaining at all. Im not looking forward to them. 🥵

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Haha oh gosh maybe I'm a weirdo but I'm excited for the hot weather, it's been so nice lately!!

[@megan_mackenzie]

Love your look in minute 2! Also looking forward to listening to the podcast.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Oh thank you so much!!!

[@deanna7088]

I bought the Bonne Maman calendar after seeing it in your blog months ago. I like seeing what you and Ryan think of the jams! I liked the apple one too 😊

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

It's so much fun! I hope you're enjoying it too 🥰

[@laurabolen4809]

I would love to see Zack Baggins Museum. If you go to that and they let you...please vlog. :D. I have Rooibos tea and never drink it...gonna have to try it hot and iced.

[@kat1984]

I live in southern Arizona where all of the "snowbirds" live for 6 months. Driving during snowbird season is a pain in the. All of the bad driving habits plus people who really shouldn't be driving anymore can make it a scary experience. Plus, the amount of traffic doubles during the winter

[@mobuckey]

From NJ, funny to hear you say you missed pork roll egg and cheese the most! I am also curious how the bagels, pizza, and italian food in general differs.

[@wowlily1245]

Kelli, I live in the South of Brazil, in a city called Santa Maria. Last week we had 3 days with 111.2 real feel. It's very humid here and 95 can feel like 111.2 easily. It's horrible!!!

[@HaikuMarionette]

Sad that I’m still moving lol. I think it’s been two months now? And I still have over 130 polishes over in Las Vegas. And almost all of my consoles, my art projects, and so much more. Maybe I hope I can finish moving do I don’t have to worry about mg stuff anymore xD.

[@megan_mackenzie]

I have a theory, that the pudding also just evaporated like your curry

[@thekrazysheep]

AHHH! I love my electric candle lighter.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

The sound is terrifying 😂😂😂

[@thekrazysheep]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs TRUE! It's like I'm electrocuting someone very very tiny. LOL

[@violetviolet888]

9:30 Electrolytes are as important as water. It is totally possible to drink too much water and get out of balance if you are not getting enough electrolytes. Coconut water has electrolytes.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

That is true but water in Vegas has electrolytes in it :)

[@violetviolet888]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs Oh? I would like to find out more about this, can you provide resources to refer to? So far as i know, the Las Vegas Valley Water District has found high levels of magnesium and calcium in the tap water provided by the mineral-dense Colorado River" However, at 275 parts per million, that's enough to earn Las Vegas’ water classification as "very hard" and Vegas is known as "the kidney stone capital of the world." However many water delivery services in the area do provide water with electrolytes.

[@Its_me_Teri_b]

They just added the "jug handle" turns here, didn't know that's what they were called haha,

[@alsoscakesandmore]

Love the electric lighter! You get used to the zap sound hahahah

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Hahaha it's so terrifying 🤣

[@d.d.9636]

"pork roll, egg and cheese" stopped me I'm my tracks!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

The best meal you can get in NJ 🤣🤣

[@madelynn1026]

Me too!! I was like, “what in the world is that?” Lol

[@kristaolsson6895]

I would love to know what type of fireplace you have!

[@atmissfear3893]

When did you buy that Cadillac lacquer advent calendar? When should we look for it next year?

[@madelynn1026]

I too would like to know that info!! 😊

[@leenavanderwood5150]

I lit my thumb nail on fire lighting a candle last week. I definitely need to invest in one of those lighter things! I have 8 layers of polish on too 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Oh my gosh that sounds terrifying! Well as scared as I was using this, it was pretty nifty haha

[@leenavanderwood5150]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs I panicked for a second until I realized I only burnt my nail polish off! Also, I was born and raised in AZ and can very much relate to all of things you mentioned about living in a dry/hot climate. "It's a dry heat" isn't comforting, haha. I live in the PNW now and really do miss the mild winter temps.

[@Tylersmakeupcorner]

5:02 that’s a straight up mini taser lol

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

That's prob why I was so terrified LOL

[@bluecobaltsteph2689]

I highly recommend making your cup of dirt/ worms and dirt in a clear vessel like a glass. So fun !!

[@bluecobaltsteph2689]

For a party, get a terra cotta pot, dish wash it, (get one with a saucer) and make it in that! Fun presentation!!!!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Love that, so fun!!

[@ranna6738]

I have one of those rechargeable lighters for my candles! Other people I recommend it to are scared of it too. 😂 I think it’s cool. Especially since you just charge it back up! No throwing away to get a new one or filling with flammable liquid. 👍👍

[@WhiteRabbit1209]

Looks like you’re tasering the candle into lighting 😆

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

That's how it felt too 😂

[@rachel.guillermo0214]

I LOVE Star Wars and it makes me so happy you’re getting into it too!! Recommended sub material (so not necessarily for the Podcast) the animation series Clone Wars and Rebels. If you do watch these, I would love to hear your feedback ❤❤

[@evelinaz1548]

never had it on multigrain, but i grew up eating honey & butter on rye and a bunch of my Polish friends did too, idk if it's a European thing or what lmao but it's really good !! also i gotta get that lighter it looks so scary but so fun LOL

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

the sound is terrifying tbh LOL! But I did have the honey on multigrain today and I can confirm it's delish!!

[@jamesbynum6361]

🎄🌲🎄🌲 looks amazing. Should visit for the Holidays💯%🎅🤶🎅🤶

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Thank you! 🥰🎄

[@jamesbynum6361]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs ❤ Your Welcome☺ what's going on tonight? Cooking anything good?

[@TammyLML]

Small world, I also lived in South Jersey when I was in high school (Wildwood) and spent most summers in Vegas with my dad & other family. I can't tell you how many times I've had tourists walk right into me (or smash into my 6'4 brother like they'd literally hit a wall 😆 which I shouldn't find funny but not gonna lie, I do!) 😋 I think in Vegas so many tourists are walking around looking up at things and legit have no idea where they're going. Also I never take my car on the strip if I can help it because a lot of the people driving are also looking around at things other than the road.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Oh yeah no I absolutely refuse to drive on the strip lol it's way too busy and all the drivers and pedestrians aren't watching where they're going hahah

[@BreezyStreamy]

My love has worked at a few different casinos and I have worked at one, and it just depends. They were all tribal owned, so that could also have something to do with it, but the one that we both worked at first allowed their workers to play after their shifts, then it had to change to they couldn't have been their that day, then changed to the workers couldn't win over a certain amount or have family working while you are playing, to finally just not letting them play at that casino. Other surrounding casinos would do the same thing with first allowing to then not allowing. You should look into dealing cards because they do make great money or a slot tech, but the casino life isn't for everyone.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

It does seem like it would be a really lucrative job, especially with tips!

[@miriamkasseris9313]

I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on Episode 3 - in my opinion it was an apology for how terrible 1&2 were…😂 Loving Vlogmas 2022❤❤❤

[@kirstenwunderlich4836]

I lived in Vegas for 9 years, and I learned to never leave home without a bottle of water. Even today, back in New Hampshire for 10 years, I am still in the habit of always carrying a water bottle.

[@MsBlueangel29]

That’s a roundabout here in the Midwest. 🤪

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

We have roundabouts too haha! It's a bit different than that, more like a separate lane from the rest of the road!

[@jaimiemecum2931]

I love finding out that you're from south Jersey! Now I need to know if you say pork roll or Taylor Ham 😂 not sure if north Jersey swayed you when you moved there lol Edit: nevermind, I kept watching and you said pork roll egg and cheese lmao yessss!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Haha porkroll all day baby! You can take the girl outta south jerz but you can't take the south jerz outta the girl 🤣

[@TheGoodbyeGirl]

I really loved your eye look in this vlog, its such a shame the movers where a pile of horse poop though, but as you say, its done with, you'll use them again or recommend them so..... the jams all looked yummy to me, I love cherry anything.

[@kikukina]

Man I need to make me some dirt cake lol. My family will use clean flower pots with them and small spades with fake flowers in them. It freaked my mom out when she incountered it at her first family get together with my dad and she saw everyone just digging into the flower's "dirt" lmao

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

HAHA that must have been a hilarious moment!!

[@elise_h]

Many years ago, I worked at a corporate office of one of the giant moving companies (very possibly the one you had the bad experience with). They were penny-pinchers and unpleasant from that end, too. Do not recommend. I'm glad you're happy in your new locale, though!

[@alsoscakesandmore]

Time for a BBB complaint. That is so awful. I’m sorry you had to go through that

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Yeah will definitely be leaving a complaint for them!

[@SH-wk6po]

Thank you for this vlog!! A bunch of great questions, and I agree there's a lot of fun stuff to do there that isn't related to the strip (e.g. hiking). 👍 Out of curiosity, may I ask whom were the movers that you regret going with?

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

I don't want to get into any legal trouble naming them since I'm giving specific complaints, but they are a middleman company so it really was the people they contracted out to do the job!

[@SH-wk6po]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs Oh I see. No worries thanks for the response! 😊

[@DLFH]

Loving this eye look! That's a nice little taser for your candles or personal home protection. I had to stop the video to look up what a pork roll, egg, and cheeses was and I don't blame you I would definitely miss that as well. Have you found a restaurant that offers something remotely similar or is it a no go and you will have to make it yourself?

[@madeleinegombert661]

I wish you and Ryan the best. Shame I didn't meet you when I was younger. It probably wouldn't have happened because I from Long Island New York.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Believe it or not I've never actually been to long island!

[@destination2891]

yasss to childless couples xoxo

[@Snazzy_L]

I find that people that don't know how to pronounce things can be well read and only have their own first guess to roll with. 😁

[@ChristlMarie]

You can't gamble in the casino that you work in, but other than that as long as you aren't in uniform they don't really care. At least that's how it is in the Casino I work in

[@niinasnails]

Kelli how come you don't have an accent?

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Honestly I don't think the new jersey accent is as intense as people think it is 😂 but people do tell me I have an accent a lot!

[@LeahVoysey]

lmao literally all your answers are the same answers I would give at this point

[@HK-po9fb]

I don't think it's cheating to add honey to tea. Or to add anything to something else to make it palatable. Like it's your body and nobody should police you for how you want to enjoy things? It's like saying I only like carrot sticks with hommus, or I only like scrambled eggs with tomato sauce/ketchup. Congratulations for finding a way to enjoy those foods you may otherwise not consume. People who are food purists are not only rude but also tragically denying themselves a more enjoyable experience

[@violetviolet888]

12:46 "The Clark County Wetlands Park is the largest park in the Clark County, Nevada park system. The park is on the east side of the Las Vegas valley ." You like getting outside. Anyone raised in urban areas and not exposed to natural ecosystems and how they work is really disconnected from what nature and her systems truly are and how we are a part of those systems, and how a capitalistic country intentionally disconnects you from knowing about them so you rely on corporations who make money off of you. Example: taking your water away from you and selling it back to you when it should be a human right. That your "waste" is actually a "resource". We have 40% food waste in this country, most of it in the home. There are more microbes in one healthy teaspoon of soil (not tablespoon) than there are *people on the planet*. Soil is *alive* and those microbes are HUNGRY. Instead we dose them with toxins (pesticides/herbicides) leave the soil bare (not good and increases atmospheric temperatures), and put organic matter in plastic bags that go into a landfill which is a lot of time, money, space, transportation, moving organic matter to landfills that don't go back to the soil feed the soil microbes. Our soil cleans our water grows plants which produce food and medicine, grow trees that produce wood for shelter and tools. We'd have a cooler earth and less devastating wild fires if we learned more about how to steward our Earth by feeding the soil, planting native plants, and understanding the ecosystems around us.

[@GlassShark86]

You are so nice. You could have sued the crap out of the movers!

[@ashleyj0]

Less kids = yes, please. Can we just somewhat normalize not being in love with other peoples kids? 😅 i mean i gotta go to the laundrymat every week. When someone brings in 6 wild kids on sugar high running around screaming, fighting, pushing carts after i just worked 12 hrs trying to get my clothes washed.. not a fan. 😑

[@WhiteRabbit1209]

It’s not defamation if it’s true.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Regardless, I can't afford any sort of legal fees if anyone decides to attempt to go after me lol

[@sarahakin]

Yellow eyeshadow shouldn’t flatter anyone but somehow looks great on you.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Haha thank you Sarah!! 😅❤️

[@BCSchmerker]

+kellimarissa *Notwithstanding the weather, how compare ye Atlantic City, NJ, and Las Vegas, NV (both USA)?* 株式会社サンリオ K.K. Sanrio® has a licensee for the HELLO KITTY® Café™ that Mmse. (膨膨可愛女) "FluffyKawaiiJo" Krummenacher visited while attending a 可愛 _Kawaii_ event in town.

[@BCSchmerker]

*Addition:* Las Vegas is in the general area of Nellis Air Force Base, home of Operations Red Flag and Green Flag, and the associated Range Complex. Off limits are Groom Lake Test Range, at the southwest corner, and Tonopah Test Range, at the northwest corner, where highly classified experiments are conducted.