Shanghai Vlog ☕️ Moving into our new apartment, voice over gigs and lots of coffee!

Hello!! How is everyone? It's been a hot minute since I posted a video but this past month has been so busy. With packing, moving into our new apartment and voice over gigs time has flown by and also I just needed a little break I think from uploading.
I hope you enjoy this little 3 or so weeks of my life!
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Melissa
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[@orangetube1]

I liked this video because it showed your everyday life in Shanghai which seemed quite natural and without pretense. If I didn't know any better, I would've thought this was a normal day recorded somewhere in the US or Canada. I wish our fellow Americans can see your video and get a perspective of China that is different from the negative depiction usually presented in our media.

[@PeterSzeto-es6em]

Well said.

[@AmelieZh]

Yap... ppl are all the same. We just want to live after all, lol

[@linlinliu3543]

China is much safer.

[@melissa_renee]

Oh wow thank you so much. That’s a huge compliment! That’s my goal is to show real life and not the extreme stuff some KZbinrs choose to share. Thanks for watching!!

[@magician1144]

OMG finally a new video! ❤❤❤😆😆😆

[@melissa_renee]

😂 Yeah sorry it's been a busy month. But I'm back!

[@joe_shh]

"tune up the instruments🤣". That's so nice of you😋.

[@melissa_renee]

🤣🤣 omg. I was really hoping that’s what they were doing.

[@linus631]

Happy house moving & congratulations on your new home! The Easter egg at the end, Guy with the dog, things people do in SH 😂

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you so much!! And thanks for watching till the end. 🤣🤣 worth it right. 🤣🤣

[@SamFournier]

Oh my goodness, your new apartment looks so nice and lots of windows which means lots of light ✨ Happy you guys are settling in and excited to hear about your new book you picked up😍

[@melissa_renee]

😘😘😘

[@jukio02]

Very nice apartment, lots of natural light I can see.

[@melissa_renee]

Yes, so much light. We love it!!

[@Poe168]

First comment here Melissa. I am glad you have a great time in China. ❤

[@melissa_renee]

Yay! Thank you for watching and commenting. 😍

[@LaLaLaLauran]

Congrats on finding your new apartment, it is so beautiful!

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you so much!! We MIGHT come to Beijing this summer. I’ll let ya know. 😊

[@LaLaLaLauran]

@@melissa_renee Exciting! I'll be here 😁

[@windsong3wong828]

👍. I luv this site. It’s so calming and cute.

[@melissa_renee]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!!

[@trisoil]

So happy to see your video again. Shanghai has more coffee shops than any city in the world .There are over 8000 coffee shops in Shanghai and the number is still growing and growing fast.

[@melissa_renee]

😊so glad to have ya back. Thanks for watching!

[@trisoil]

@@melissa_renee maybe you can make a video about the coffee shops in Shanghai. I think It will be interesting

[@nali9431]

I am a Shanghai native living in California. I haven't been back to Shanghai for three years because of the pandemic, but I will finally be going back this Thanksgiving. After searching for Shanghai vlogs, I came across your videos. Thank you for sharing the life in Shanghai.

[@melissa_renee]

That's great news that you get to return! I hope your trip is wonderful. Thank you for commenting and letting me know you enjoy my videos.

[@leftdog1123]

As a Chinese who lived in Shanghai for almost 10 years, your videos made me discover many places that I hadn't noticed before. Your vlog made me re-acquainted with Shanghai from another angle.

[@melissa_renee]

Happy to hear that! ❤️❤️

[@palmpalm5131]

That guy with the dog 😂. That dog is so cute. And it looked surprisingly comfortable in that carrying thing.

[@melissa_renee]

🤣🤣 right? It’s shocking

[@mikeliu-te3vk]

Shanghai has 12 world records.Shanghai has the most Michelin restaurants in the world, with 129.The longest subway line in the world is 831 kilometers in Shanghai.Shanghai has the world's largest transportation hub.Shanghai has the world's largest indoor skating rink.Shanghai has the world's largest underground music theater.Shanghai has the lowest elevation hotel in the world, located 80 meters underwater.Shanghai has the world's largest extreme sports park.The most expensive F1 track in the world is in Shanghai.Shanghai is the city with the most coffee shops in the world.There are 6913 coffee shops.The world's largest tunnel project is located in Shanghai.The world's largest steel arch bridge is located in Shanghai.

[@zsx3525]

吹😂

[@mikeliu-te3vk]

@@zsx3525 Which point is wrong, please point it out.

[@jukio02]

That's crazy, 6,913 coffee shops. Where I live here in California, it's like Starbucks only.

[@zsx3525]

@@mikeliu-te3vk 不是对错的问题。而是格调！一个土包子气质暴发户买了一套LV，然后到处跟人显摆，瞧见没有？我这穿的是世界顶级名牌，他生怕别人不知道。厉害与否，别人会亲身体验，亲身体验后的内心感受才是由衷自然的。少一些吹嘘多一点自信！

[@krintqian3042]

No joke, its true

[@wawobear]

Please show us the process for furnishing / decorating your new home!

[@melissa_renee]

I’m going to try. 👌😁

[@gentoffire]

I love the dog bag!!!!hahahahah!!!!

[@michaelxu8987]

hahaha same same

[@melissa_renee]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesqu4209]

Love your videos thanks

[@melissa_renee]

Glad you like them! ❤️❤️ thanks for watching.

[@jtang8768]

Your video has such a special relaxing vibe, especially these are all taking place in a big city as Shanghai. but I was totally chilled by watching it. keep on, I believe that more and more people will like your video.

[@melissa_renee]

That’s is so kind of you to say that. Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@heyreeex]

Congratulations on moving to a new apartment! It looks amazing and more spacious. Your voice sounds a bit tired, have a good rest and enjoy the coming summer!

[@melissa_renee]

Thanks friend! Yeah it’s been a tiring month. Hopefully the summer will be relaxing. 😊

[@TheMennomilist]

I am glad to hear that Ikea is the same everywhere. That makes me happy. Hope your iron deficiency improves soon. I have one too. Fun stuff. Congratulations about your move!! Did you return/exchange the mattresses for the right sizes? Especially since your kids are all tall. I would love to hear the results of these voice overs! That is great you keep getting more jobs. I have never heard of Peet's. Must be a thing in the west in the US. I don't understand why people would carry a corgi or a dog like a baby, when dogs are capable of walking. . . Thanks for updating us. I was wondering where you were!!

[@yananneteoh9818]

Lovely to hear you're feeling better moving to a spacious apart. full of light and many fine coffee cafes in the neighbourhood. I too, have extreme iron deficiency!!

[@melissa_renee]

@justicepirate thank you!! And CONGRATULATIONS on you’re new addition. I need to go watch your video. I hope it was a beautiful experience. And yeah maybe Peet’s us a west coast thing. Hahaha and the corgi… right? I see odd stuff like that here.

[@melissa_renee]

@yananneteoh9818 thank you for your comment! And gosh, you too? It’s crazy but I’m so glad to be feeling better. Hope you’re doing well too!

[@TheMennomilist]

@@melissa_renee Thank you so much!! It was definitely a good experience. My easiest birth yet.

[@alvinnnliu]

That's a slim Corgi!😂

[@melissa_renee]

🤣🤣

[@guotaihuang2118]

Great place

[@melissa_renee]

It really is!

[@oilenglai4128]

Wow ..awesome vlog...merci😅

[@melissa_renee]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@annisun7851]

Yaaay a new vlog❤ wish you a smooth moving process

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@wwyytt20]

Come here to give a thumbs up first and save this vlog for later😉.

[@melissa_renee]

You're the best! Thank you!!

[@reneeday5348]

I love your vlog!!!!!!!❤How is the weather in Shanghai btw? In beijing it's scorching hot.

[@melissa_renee]

Omg. WET and humid! Lol apparently it’s the plum rain season and we are getting lots of rain. It shocks me it’s so hot in Beijing! I hear that all the time. And thank you!!! ❤️❤️

[@Philosofia54]

long time no see😘always nice video & music here!

[@melissa_renee]

Thanks! 😊

[@bangchu3579]

New vieren yay! I have saw news there are new transportation lines opening soon connect the area you live (and I lived) to the city, would be easier for you to go around! (For me it was too long of metro rides)

[@melissa_renee]

Yeah it’s really changing fast. It’s a long ride but yes, we can connect to so many places now.

[@yahirosikeiy8458]

天空万科之城五期😊 楼下就是商场和地铁很方便。

[@byshagi]

going thru the exact same thing with our move to new non furnished apt

[@melissa_renee]

Uhg. It’s a lot to do but worth it. Hope yours is going well!

[@boomboomboom1838]

the new apartment looks awesome~

[@melissa_renee]

It is!! Thank you!!

[@etow8034]

The biggest difference with IKEA in China and IKEA in North America is the huge amounts of EVs parked in the parking lot. You can tell if it is an EV simply by looking for the green license plates versus a blue one for ICE cars.

[@melissa_renee]

The amount of EVs in general is a vast difference than in the US.

[@Abhishekkumar-up8zw]

Next Vlog : New apartment tour 🥳 🏢 Waiting ⏳⏳ for yr next vlog ✌✌.

[@melissa_renee]

Aww thank you so much!

[@mikeliu-te3vk]

Shanghai is an international metropolis with rich humanities, arts, and diverse food. In addition, Shanghai has a large number of tourists, with 300 million people a year. Shanghai has 12 world records, and I don't know how many of you have visited.

[@xiangzhu6569]

There are like countless coffee shops in Shanghai..

[@jemmashome]

It must be so exciting moving into a new space! All the best to you ❤ new sub here and looking forward to seeing more of your journey!

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you so much!! 😊❤️ I really appreciate you telling me that. I’m so glad you’re here.

[@alyciawang2892]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@melissa_renee]

Welcome 😊

[@清德賴-v7q]

床垫这种东西影响睡眠的。。 推荐买中国产的。1500RMB。就能买到25-28厘米厚、在欧美卖3000美元的床垫。（都是中国代工的） 有独立弹簧和多层填充物。

[@trisoil]

西方人喜欢软床垫，其实对腰不好，应该用硬床垫，尤其对于中年人。

[@清德賴-v7q]

@@trisoil 硬床垫会带来一系列问题。床垫不是软硬的问题。而是支撑问题。需要你在躺。侧卧。各种动作的时候。保持脊椎平行。全身支撑。 硬床会带来血管问题。心脏问题。很多人压的手麻了。长期这样会生病的。

[@清德賴-v7q]

@@trisoil 而且长期睡眠质量不好会导致记忆力衰退。注意力不集中。智商下降。

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you for your suggestion. We purchased a firm mattress that is perfect for us. Our last one was way too soft. We also trust Ikea and their products.

[@user-zf9gl4vu8r]

Did you test the formaldehyde in this apartment？It looks like a newly decorated one

[@ホホホ-p2f]

I remember IKEA has its refund policy and then you can bring them back to any of the shops and get the money back

[@melissa_renee]

Yes they do! It’s a bit of a hassle though.

[@Flint710]

Could you please tell me which software you use to cross over Firewall? I need it when I am back in China..

[@melissa_renee]

We use Astrill

[@Flint710]

@@melissa_renee 🥰🥰🥰

[@pptskills]

FoxoVPN Totally free!

[@hasakadakad7193]

Hi there,I’m just curious…..all the furnitures of this new apartment are provided by the owner or you guys bought it by yourself?

[@melissa_renee]

We purchased new furniture for this apartment. Our last one was furnished though.

[@hodgenhe]

I didn't find the link of the voice you made for mobile video game company in description.....

[@melissa_renee]

Oh my gosh I forgot! Here is the link to the first one. My next one comes out later this month. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXTgIGgjc99oNU

[@hodgenhe]

@@melissa_renee miHoYo & Genshin Impact

[@jukio02]

@@melissa_renee You're voice fit perfectly in that trailer. Video games are the biggest entertainment industry, bigger than movies and music combined. One reason is because of mobile gaming. That's a pretty cool accomplishment on your behalf, being part of it.

[@user-dc8bv4bf1s]

@@hodgenhe 原神？

[@lizz7805]

wow, the apartment looks fantastic, how much is the rent?

[@melissa_renee]

A lot. Lol! We have a stipend for our housing. This one is 15k¥ a month. But they are owned by individuals and prices differ for every unit.

[@tonysofla]

FunFancie ep25 liked Mannor coffee the best for the value, do you agree?

[@melissa_renee]

She would be correct. Manner us our favorite for flavor and price.

[@WangJing66]

I have also moved several times, I hope you will not be like me, throw away or lose something every time you move

[@melissa_renee]

Haha! I feel like that inevitable. But I think we haven’t lost anything this time around.

[@邱华-k1o]

Love your channel 。。

[@melissa_renee]

That is so kind of you to say. Thank you so so much! ! 😃

[@BB-yi6qn]

I am Asian , welcome to travel in Asian countries , Tokyo Japan , Seoul Korea , Hong Kong , Taipei Taiwan , Manila Philippines , Bangkok Thailand , Kuala Lumpur Malaysia , Singapore , Jakarta Indonesia

[@weiweixu-un7zg]

I really like your Vlog. If possible, please add Chinese subtitles. Thank you.

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Noname14567]

I heard many foreigners moved out of Shanghai due to the lockdown last year. Do you feel that?

[@melissa_renee]

Yes very much so. Foreigners are coming in but many are still leaving unfortunately.

[@shecngong9921]

Iron deficiency, need to reduce the amount of coffee you drink!

[@melissa_renee]

Ha! I’ll just increase my greens. 😀

[@weilane8769]

I like you very much,you re so lovely☺️

[@melissa_renee]

Wow, thank you ❤️❤️ you’re so kind.

[@wyz9815]

Try Chinese food while in China.

[@sayaandyangsaya2756]

Nice

[@melissa_renee]

Thank you!! 😁❤️