vlog: quitting my job and going back to italy

forever grateful to all of you guys for allowing me to do what i love full time 💗
[about me]
Hi my name is Rosie, I'm 26 and my life is a bit confusing so i'm writing this lol.
To make it easy:
- I was born in Northern Italy, in the region of Veneto
- My whole family still lives there (mom, dad and my little sister Marty)
- I moved to Toronto, Canada, at 19 all alone to ✨find myself✨ (spoiler: it didn't work, i got more lost if anything).
So, I live half my life in Italy and half my life in Canada.
Also, my mom is from Moldova (country in Eastern Europe) and my dad is from Calabria (region in Southern Italy) and both my grandmas still live there. So you’ll occasionally see me going there as well.
I hope this clears things up a bit.. or maybe makes them more confusing lol.
I don’t know, i tried 😄
[my socials]
instagram: / rositamaio
[music]
Yojo Summer - "fluffy bear”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BeCc...
Chris Haugen - “Sunshine Samba”
Chris Haugen - “Si Señorita”
[business inquiries]
[e-mail]
[channel art]
channel banner: @shenlok.art on ig
outro cardo: @vickyillustrations_ on ig
[filmed with]
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Canon G7X Mark II
Canon 80D
[sub count: 110k]

[@danat7016]

Another “what I eat in a week” in Italy would be so great! I’ve watched that other video so many times lol

[@Clara-ip8tv]

Me too.

[@justincastanon4431]

I’ve watched it so many times as qell

[@Fatima.Zahra.Sy1]

Same!!

[@patriciasilvio7335]

Me too!

[@aripaezs]

Lol same here

[@ariatnavega8662]

Please please make another "what i eat in a week in Italy with your nonna" i´m obsessed with all the dishes she made, she´s amazing!!!!

[@mellie7457]

YESSS!

[@lovinglife419]

Riiiight! I’ve been eating pasta for lunch with fruit after ever since :)

[@mileywuxxhere143]

like summer edition! yes

[@annashvets9778]

YESSS PLEASE

[@urbansurvivor2391]

I was a Chef for 20+ years and my mental health went downhill. Being a man I didn't talk to anyone because I saw it as being weak. I went bushwalking and I knew that it was nature I needed. I quit my job and purchased a really big tent and stayed in the bush for 3 weeks. This changed my life,I realized that my soul had been crushed by the concrete jungle. I knew I had to find work that involves nature. I now work as a gardener and am truly happy. I learned that I was sad because I didn't do what makes me happy . I hope you find happiness with your family in Italy.

[@ghaida7161]

Omg this is so inspiring and beautiful thank you for sharing your story

[@urbansurvivor2391]

@@ghaida7161 I see it as for the biggest part of our history we were hunter gatherers 2-3 million years. 10 thousand years ago we became farmers,200 years ago we had the industrial revolution which I see it as the core of my problem. We evolved along side nature until the industrial revolution. All this kind of work strips and seperates us from nature. Which I see it as the core of my problem.

[@tdawg4756]

Yay!!... Does that mean we can get another “What I eat in a week in Italy” video?!? Lol, loved the last one!

[@Nolanoyayo]

Same!

[@vanvanessak6279]

I recently had to quit my job in Iceland and go back to my home country, Greece, because of my mental health being a mess... Leaving my boyfriend behind was HARD, and I am not feeling perfect now that I am in Greece... but i do feel a lot better and more hopeful, and my boyfriend is coming to Greece in a month and we'll spend half the summer here before heading back to Iceland! Making this move was again very hard for me, I was having multiple breakdowns about both the options I had; staying in Iceland till June or leaving my boyfriend for a month and quitting my job. However, I promise to everyone who's going through dilemmas that it does get better! It's only making the first step that hurts a lot... Thank you for this video Rosie, really made me feel better 💗

[@lenak.2041]

Δεν ξέρω πόσο καιρό έμεινες Ισλανδία αλλά και πολύ άντεξες εκεί με τέτοιο κλίμα, τρόπο ζωής κτλ. Σε άλλους ίσως ακούγεται εξωπραγματικό, αλλά πιστεύω ότι είναι πολύ δύσκολο κάποιος από Ελλάδα και γενικά από χώρα της Μεσογείου, να μπορέσει να ζήσει για πολύ και πραγματικά ευτυχισμένος σε βόρεια χώρα. Είναι σαν όλα να κινούνται ανάποδα... Δεν σε ξέρω αλλά έχω να σου πω... καλωσήρθες πίσω στην πατρίδα και όλα θα πάνε καλά!!

[@chiarac980]

i m ialian,I love greece

[@Lina_5_]

Ευχομαι να απολαμβανεις τον ηλιο μας !!!!

[@katerinakol5558]

@VanVanessaK Πώς και πήγες Ισλανδία; Θέλω πολύ να πάω εκεί. Ο ήλιος με τρελαίνει στην Ελλάδα.

[@Lina_5_]

@@katerinakol5558 Σε τρελαινει (=σου αρεσει) ή σε τρελαινει (=σε νευριαζει) ?

[@lopezclara1782]

I quit my job as a registered nurse last two years ago after almost 12 years in the field. It was not an easy decision, but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of money can buy real happiness lol😁 but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise!!

[@maariaagueda5359]

You're quite right ma'am, how did you prepare before you quit?

[@lopezclara1782]

@@maariaagueda5359 I prepared for early retirement while still in service, earning roughly $1,800 per week from my Investment portfolio while attempting to establish more side hustle and income.

[@maxdmitry1912]

@@lopezclara1782Awesome! This is very informative thanks for this info Lopez.

[@maariaagueda5359]

@@lopezclara1782 Sounds great! Speaking of investing, I've heard of it, but I'm not sure where to begin or how to make a decent one. Could you please provide further details?

[@lopezclara1782]

@@maariaagueda5359 There are many Investment alternative available, including real estate, exchange_traded funds (ETFs), stocks, and cryptocurrency, but my best advise is to hire an expert to guide you into a profitable one.

[@sriyalama126]

please make a lot of what i eat in a week in italy with your grandma...last time video was so good that i watched it over and over

[@Clara-ip8tv]

Me too.

[@elvinalestari6223]

i rewatched it toooo

[@lovinglife419]

Yes, it was inspiring!

[@Garglicious]

This happened to me as well at the age of 23 i shifted to Australia.But i shifted back to my home country 1.8 years later as it was getting really exhaustive and more confusing for me. I was privileged enough to take a break for one year for my mental health in my house.. went through a horrible breakup , quit my studies halfway.. but now when i look back it all makes so much sense and it has made me so much stronger. This July i turn 27 and i am just so at peace with myself and just overall happy although i lost a man and screwed up with my career plans.. life may never go as planned for few of us but it's okay.. you are more important than what you have planned so always choose yourself ❤️❤️

[@mrb2643]

You are where you are meant to be. Bless you

[@PINCHA15]

yeah it sucks, I live in London and im from Spain and every time I go back to Madrid I feel much better , I feel happier than when Im in London. Even though I chose to move away , now I feels like not right thing , im 21 now I moved away when I was 19 almost 20. But the point is even though everything is going well economically, still I miss everything my family , my friends, my home and you could say EASY just go back but the thing of letting down my family if I tell them that I want to go back, just hurts. Its like I have a dream there are so many things I want to do but this sucks I feel alone sometimes, even though I have friends but they're people that still I've just met 1 year ago and even when im hanging out with them, still the same feeling , I WANT TO GO BACK. but again is not that easy ...

[@eddiebirch2067]

I'm from UK, and London is a cold city , not just from the weather. , I hope you find happiness , just messaging because I . Ived in London , and even though I'm British know how hard it can be living their , good luck whatever you decide

[@marinriv514]

Why would you ever go to london LOL, such a sad city

[@Eva-hq1tv]

I recognise what you are describing, but you've only been in london for a year or a bit longer. This is such a short amount of time that it is quite normal to feel that way, like homesickness. The thing is, the longer you stay in london the more it will feel like a home, your environment, your routines, it will feel more familiar, more comfortable. Remind yourself of why you went in the first place, if it's worth it wait it out, otherwise you can always go back with the skills and experiences you obtained.

[@shak9558]

@@marinriv514 a lot more job/education prospectives I'm guessing.

[@cugglymonster]

Go home. It really is that easy. You’re allowing doubts and fears to control you instead of doing what truly makes you happy.

[@juliaangelinee]

girl italy has such a different air. you are so fortunate you can getaway for the summer. i would want to be with my loved ones in that beautiful country as well. can't wait for the content!

[@embersaphirus6138]

Congrats, Rosie!! I cannot wait to see your Nonna again, beautiful Italy, and all the food vlogs! :)

[@Clara-ip8tv]

Yeah, that's what I want.

[@embersaphirus6138]

@@Clara-ip8tv Yes can't wait for her to share it all!

[@elinacepinina2255]

I hope u can start a new chapter of ur life and be happy

[@bethbracewell5524]

I moved as a British person to Vienna a few years ago and although the city was great and I had a good job I was so homesick and it really affected my mental health. I was homesick not only for my home and family but also the country itself which I totally did not expect.

[@cherylzink3612]

Congratulations to you Rosie! Keep sending videos of you and your family in Italy! I love to watch what your Nona cook everything! So excited to be with you on your new journey! Stay safe and have fun always! So good to hear from you Rosie!

[@hoshisahamster101]

Her vlogs are always so calming she is such an honest and simple person that's the reason I'm addicted to her channel

[@restlessummer]

Welcome back to your homeland. Stay healthy mentally and physically. Waiting for your new journey back at Italy.

[@abbrakadabraalakazam]

I am so excited for you Rosie!!! Hopefully this does wonders for your emotional/mental health! Congrats on finally making it out of the food service industry!

[@Account-rz5nq]

So proud of you look how many subscribers you’ve gained! I’m so happy for you can’t wait to watch u become a rich girl in Italy 💕✨

[@jburnley9234]

So happy for you! Happy to hear you’re mental health is overall better and you’re finding time for yourself. We will always be here, moving already has its own stress. ♥️

[@lenameyer4820]

I love how you edit your videos, the music and everything, so calming and interesting ☺️ looking forward to see your content in Italy !

[@orlaciramary]

I love this for you! I completely get you, working in a restaurant alongside my studies is very mentally draining but manifesting my dreams so I can leave this industry! and I'm so looking forward to your vlogs!!:)

[@evea.4358]

I just love the way you edit your videos. Makes me feel cozy and warm somehow. Can't wait for the Italy vlogs ❤️🇮🇹

[@HooliganMomma]

Yay!!! We get to see your Nonna and our family in Italy!!! Congratulations on quitting your job...I hope you have a Wonderful time with your family... RELAX and Enjoy!!! xo

[@benedettaserrao8787]

The sweetest thing is that you manage to capture all the things in everyday life that seem trivial to us like the kite in the sky, a group of friends in the park, the flowers, the animals, it's all so loving!

[@madinha1]

Glad you made safely Rosie! We'll be waiting for your Italian videos!

[@alainadacosta1222]

I'm really happy for you, I live only 4.5 hours away from my family and feels so nice coming home so I can imagine how it is for you

[@lesley407]

I totally understand this, because I also quit my job as a waitress on the 8th of May. So, I feel you. GOOD LUCK. Good things are coming your way! Love your videos 😊🍀🐞

[@emanebrahim3536]

Take more videos with ur grandma, I love how caring she is. My grandma was doing the same for me when I was young

[@miracletheartist]

Love it! You're one of my favorite vloggers! And we are all manifesting your success with KZbin and fun in Italy! I can't wait til I can visit Italy, manifesting a Europe trip in the next year!

[@mauhmama]

Girl I absolutely LOVVEEEE your content!! 💖From the relaxing and soothing method of editing, to the Italian recipes, and now moving your life to Italy to be close to family and continue your KZbin journey!! you are growing and GLOWINNGGG🤩❤️‍🔥👏🏼 CONGRATS ON 150K BTW LOVE💖 (teen mom pregnant w/ twins sending love)

[@sparkyggreatmusic450]

Brava!!! So proud of you. Live your life to the fullest. I did the same when I was 19 and had adventures of a lifetime. Now is the time for you to do it. Can’t wait for your future videos. Live it up kiddo !

[@CJcardboard]

Wishing you good luck for the future. I have to say I subscribed to your channel last year because of the vlog in regards to your family and the wonderful and traditional meals you had in Italy while you was there. I’ve watched that vlog so many times and love it so much. So I can’t wait for more vlogs about life in Italy with your amazing family . ❤️❤️

[@inesblancogonzalez1852]

I'm so happy for you Rosie, I know that you are going to be really sucessfull and your dreams are gonna come true. Congrats for quiting that job, you look so happy for that 💕

[@thechels3454]

Sending lots of love and light ! Love your videos, you’re going to be more than okay ! 💛💛💛 Your happiness is first !!

[@luciaf8557]

Have a good time back in Italy! I got to know your channel thanks to the video about your grandma's food, so I hope you show us more similar things about Italy. You will do amazing as a youtuber ❤

[@laiperissinotto5567]

Ciao Rosie. I feel happy to know that you found a way to be creative and have a healthy space to do it. Wish u all the luck, ps ur vlogs are the best and cant wait to see more of italy ♥️♥️♥️

[@laurab5296]

you are so inspiring! take that risk and do what makes you happy... I wish u the best of luck and happiness Rosie! cant wait to see Italy content!!!! Lots of love

[@alexandracruz2308]

Aww the end was so cute 🥰 glad you’re back I miss watching your videos

[@tezbah8446]

hey luv - experienced a similar thing: moving away from home (Navajo Nation) and returning to the southwest area (USA). I also feel you on conjuring up rent, bleh! However, I'm realizing taking it day-by-day the essence of coming back & fully living in the homelands in well over a decade since starting school & recently completing a master's + a new job has been a blessing to say the least. Sending you luv, sunlight & much happiness back home in Italy! - would also agree with many folks on a part 2 of 'what you eat in a week' -

[@LaCurlySue562]

That ending with Marty putting her hand on your head though!! 😭❤

[@luserbaby]

Rosie, keep moving foward. I really can relate on how stressing is being a gastronomist. I left my job and started a new path too. I would love to watch more of your content in the future, you can do it girl! Sending you lots of love from Argentina🐰💕

[@jasminegill9915]

This is motivating. I wish you the best, can't wait for more videos in Italy with Nonna! Much love to you!

[@pickadish4534]

I love the fact, that you are very normal and authentic. Your videos are fun to watch ^^

[@katarinabrezovar7644]

would love to see content from Calabria and the food your grandmas prepare there like in your past videos, but maybe also the cities around there:)

[@terrydacktull]

So happy you chose to go back to Italy for your mental health ❤️❤️❤️ it’s always important to put it first. I work in the restaurant industry too and it really does suck. It’s sooo draining! I’m glad you’re doing something else in life. You already look so much happier. I can’t wait to see the videos you’ll make for us in Italy. Lots of love 😘💕

[@jcolledge88]

Im sorry you're not doing well 😔..... we all hope to see you having soo much fun with your family in italy !!! Safe travels 🙏

[@sumaiyasyeda3633]

love your vlogs, I live in toronto too and it does get super gloomy here sometimes but during the summer it can be very fun, have an amazing time in Italy with your family. looking forward to more of your videos

[@almaestefania5366]

Yay! Looking forward to seeing more of you. Love your Italy videos 💕

[@amytran7630]

I’m so happy that you’re back because I really miss the vlogs and content! I’m so proud to be one of the 110k subscribers here on KZbin supporting you ❤️

[@worldwidehandsome6230]

I’m very happy for you! And also excited for the new content you’re planning ✨🧡

[@tillyfermint]

The ending was just perfect. There's no place like home! Glad you're happy!

[@Sammyyaam]

Yayyy welcome back to KZbin! And im so happy youre back in Italy, you seem so much happier there!

[@susiee6648]

Just discovered your channel and it’s great. Keep up your spirits and keep showing us how beautiful Italy and....Viva la Nonna

[@annm.3600]

Your outro is super cute !! Best of wishes on this journey back home ♥️🙏✨

[@fivemjs]

Any content you post is great! It’s fine just stepping out of my own life and watching yours for a few minutes. Just do what makes you happy!

[@kayadel1032]

i found you and i binge watch all your Italy Volgs its so relaxing and fun hoping ull do more of it and boom thereee you go to Italy and hope you enjoy your time

[@cuteviralvideos9760]

I went to France in 2003 when I was 17 (from Poland) and now I am in Holland, had a job at Tik Tok, left it after a month and I don't know what I am doing now. Leaving off of my savings, biking, swimming. Staying at a friend's, can't afford rent now. I have no idea what the future is made of and I really trust the timing and the positive energy I put out there. Good luck with your journey.💗

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

The amount of work u are putting in these videos is sooo appreciated . Love you and thanks a lot You are the favorite person always and forever and dearest to heart🍡🍓🍧🎉🥰🥰💖♥️❤️❤️🌙🫂

[@Clara-ip8tv]

Totally right.

[@raymondkinsella2484]

You are most influential when you are being yourself; do not worry about influencing others. Just be yourself.

[@elly2154]

OMG yay!!! I can't wait to watch. I LOVED your Italy videos., they inspired me.

[@Amy-xn3bv]

Happy for you and looking forward to your Italy content again! 🤍

[@vxv89]

Che bello, mi sono mancati i tuoi video! Sono molto contenta per te, finalmente farai ciò che ti piace fare 🌸🌸🌸

[@rocktheroadtowembley]

I can totally see you being a (virtual) tour guide of sorts, showing people from around the world the real secrets of Italy. I'd also love to see cooking videos with your Nonna, like her showing you the most complicated dishes she's making. Or even better, Nonna teaching your adorable BF italian cuisine.

[@magickingdomwishes2840]

Mental health is so important. Fully support taking time for yourself. Love your energy and sending hugs 🤗🌸🤗🌸. Looking forward to all the amazing food your going to enjoy. Stay blessed my friend.

[@makayladavis5652]

I’m so excited to see the Italy vlogs! Especially if you do what I eat in a week! Those are my fav😍😍

[@wanyangchen9784]

I just ran into your what you eat in a week video in Italy a while back then, it was great! It was heartwarming and you looked happier there. I hope you find happiness back home! (and subscribed for more Italian food content lol

[@bcbmom08]

I’m super excited for a summer of Italy videos!!!! Yay!! I want to see grandma, nature, and people, and lots of ditl videos plz. 🤓🥳

[@mkenyonn]

i love your videos + the way you film and edit them so much! i cannot wait to watch more 🥰

[@chantel794]

Love that we get to see more family style food. And also some cute outfits in Italy🙌🏾

[@fatimaa.s8352]

I love how short and sweet your videos are ❤️

[@userzquid]

Happy for you and I wish you the best of luck on this next chapter. Tanto amoreee

[@userzquid]

also, bangs would look SO good on you!!!

[@cherriberri7161]

Have a wonderful time with your family back home Rosie! I know you’ll miss your boyfriend and you cute bunnies. You are so sweet I’m sorry you weren’t feeling well glad you’re doing better. I can’t wait to see your next video that will be in Italy! 💖

[@sydneyharris4219]

I really like your style of videos! I’m excited to see what you come up with in your upcoming videos now that you have more free time!:)

[@elpastor7155]

wishing you good health, success, and peace of mind! bless you!

[@vousetesbelle5751]

Your videos are so cute and you too. It just makes me so much releive and relaxing. And i am so addicted to your fun, cute videos 💗💝

[@maite.figueroa7291]

so happy you're back in youtube!!!💗

[@thahbahghawaidi9114]

Don't be sad sweetie, things will turn better soon and a new chance is on its way toward you ^__^. Best wishes for you my love 💗

[@mSkIp09]

Congrats in achieving 100k subs, hope you enjoy your time in Italy and make a lot of interesting content.

[@elizabethboucher977]

Love you Rosie! I left my job too to take care of my mental health, keep up the good work! Your videos are amazing, Bisou 🤍

[@ninadell34]

Love your videos so much! You’re my new favourite KZbinr 🥰

[@susienajaryan9006]

Omg so excited for all the vlogs! Pls try to do more than one video per week, if you can! The things you think are boring, like making food or just talking with your sister or family.. or just walking… those things are so fun to watch! Have fun and even if you’re having a “boring day” in your opinion, still vlog. Also… i would love longer videos! It’s fun to see people across the world and how they love their daily lives! Sending much love from Los Angeles… (also i will be coming to Italy on June 13th for 2 weeks for my honeymoon) so fun hopefully will run into you! Haha 🥰💗

[@asyabear2311]

OMGBYAY CANT WAIT TO SEE THE ITALY VLOGS AGAIN!! AMAZING AS ALWAYS

[@teaghanpeloski21]

Very proud of you for quitting the job and moving home! 🥰 and what an amazing country to go home to! I’d give anything to see Italy again, even just once! Good luck with your summer!

[@waterm3lon541]

so proud of u Rosie, u made a thought decision but the correct one. We are waiting for the "what i eat in a day" with ur nona, Have a good life :)

[@Unassuming_usernamer]

You did it! So proud of you! If I remember correctly one of your new years resolutions was to make KZbin your full time job this year!! Woot woot!

[@arronfreshbabe]

Hope you heal what needs to be healed 💗 can’t wait for Italy content again ☺️

[@juliehentsch1456]

I love your channel so much !! 😍

[@raggedyhaggity250]

looking forward to more italy food+life vlogging!! i love very natural eating vlogs and just you showing what life is like in italy. i think we all love those eating in a week vid and we want more!! also im sorry that you're not happy in canada but i hope you're gonna be better once you get back home😉🏡❤️

[@kaam975]

Your english is simply perfect! 😱 And you are very spontaneous person, congrats, I wish you good luck!!!🙏🏽

[@danat7016]

YAYYY I am so glad to get some Italy vlogs!!!!!

[@LiMaMi68]

Dear Rosie, Your mental health is so important. Please take care of yourself & ask for help when you need it. Being home in Italy among family & friends will be good for your heart & soul. I enjoy your videos, especially the ones where you cook or show what you are eating. Sending love from Buffalo, New York.

[@savagedxnatello7]

yaayyy I'm so happy for you Rosie next vlog suggestions what i eat in a week Italian food please!!!

[@alicegunn3970]

Working in restaurants was very hard. Sadly I had to retire because my body wouldn’t let me work anymore. I had to be taken out by ambulance because the physical work created Fibromyalgia that I never had before. I hope to see more videos from you..

[@katenl8976]

Work doesn't create Fibromyalgia. Maybe see a doctor that knows what they are talking about...

[@alicegunn3970]

@@katenl8976 excuse me.. it got worse when I was working. At that time I actually thought it was MS because my body locked up. I couldn't move

[@alicegunn3970]

@@katenl8976 and here goes Karen... nit picking everything apart because she feels like some kind of god.. the god of 💩

[@annabellestephens5197]

thanks for coming back, we love your channel :)

[@mmoney1712]

we need to support bc I love her Italy videos so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@sunyrodriguez]

Yesss! more Italy vlogs!!! ❤️ Have fun and enjoy the summer back home! :D

[@kkc97163]

You are so good at these videos, I see you becoming a filmmaker. Good luck with your new endeavors!

[@cugglymonster]

I can’t wait to see your content from Italy!!! You have to post another video showing meals your Nonna makes!!!

[@bethb7965]

Your mental health comes first!! I am in my 60's and have struggled with depression and anxiety my whole adult life due to childhood trauma. You need to do what is best for yourself. Take good care of yourself!!

[@faiffb]

i love the art on the end screen! it’s so cute