weekly vlog: making friends in your 20's, cosy days at home + sunday reset 💌

[@rvassallo1671]

I love how you still plan date nights but what's even more adorable is the matching oodies. You were nervous making a new friend in your 20s, try making them in your 50s it doesn't get any easier. You're a beautiful soul Ella so I'm not suprised she liked you.

[@georgialrichards]

YAY FOR NEW FRIENDS & GETTING OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!!!!!!! proud of you!

[@smileycitrus]

thank you my love 🥹🤍

[@georgettejasxo]

I absolutely adore you and your genuine transparency with your finances. It's evident that you've worked incredibly hard to achieve your current financial position. Watching your videos is so comforting; you exude humility and grace with everything you’re fortunate to have. It's rare to find creators on these platforms who are as open as you are, and it’s incredibly helpful and insightful. You motivate and encourage me every time I watch you. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and bringing us along on your journey. Stay thriving-I can’t wait to see all your growth! Sending hugs ✨🫶🏼

[@smileycitrus]

oh my goodness, you're SO sweet 🥹 thank you so much lovely!! 🤍✨

[@emilyahern6354]

Ahahaha the leg of the tripod got me. I watched you do it, saw you hadn't and just waited. Good morning from a cold Adelaidean!

[@smileycitrus]

hahaha watching back i'm like "girl get it together" 🫣 stay warm!!

[@kirstyanne4716]

I so get you with making friends in your 20s , ( I’m 27 in November 😳) I literally have no friends and adding 2 kiddos to the mix has been so much more challenging meeting some friends! Good on you for getting yourself out there !! ❤

[@smileycitrus]

oh I can only imagine 😩 are there any good mum groups in your area? I feel like that's the only way i'd be able to make friends as a mum 😂

[@kirstyanne4716]

@@smileycitrus there definitely is, but after going to them, they have all kind of formed their own bonds with people and I felt so left out and uncomfortable so I stopped going and just have my little boys as my besties haha 🥰😂

[@carlypickard4962]

​@kirstyanne4716 I'm a mum of 3 and I agree mum groups are so cliquey! It's super hard to make friends x

[@kirstyanne4716]

@@carlypickard4962 I got pushed by maternal health services each visit for my son to join in to different mum groups due to having postpartum depression, and it definitely made me feel worse! It is so hard to make friends! 😩

[@nikkibott3878]

I’m in the UK so our washing rarely dries indoors without a dehumidifier. It’s honestly the best investment I’ve ever made. One day and the washing is dry, even in snowy weather here! x

[@smileycitrus]

oh i'll have to do some research! thanks lovely x

[@Scentsationaljoy]

Sending you so many hugs throughout the different milestones related to your pregnancy and loss 💙💙 The first due date was the worst for me. I honestly didn’t expect it to affect me as much as it did. Please ensure you’re taking the time you need to process & express any emotions whenever times like that come up. Grief isn’t linear 💙

[@kateaustin1357]

Yay!! Have a cup of tea ready, about to hop into bed and watch - thanks Ella 🫶🏼

[@smileycitrus]

aw enjoy 🥰☕️

[@elysedunn6409]

Me too 😂😂

[@LoonZoomBoo]

Good morning everyone, have a wonderful day wherever you are ❤

[@smileycitrus]

have a fab week ❤️

[@shaniadryburgh]

YAY! So glad you love your ‘Girl Math’ tumbler! Thank you for sharing too lovely! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@smileycitrus]

it's adorable 🥹 thanks again!

[@shaniadryburgh]

@@smileycitrus happy sippin’ 🍓

[@edenfennessy-so8bs]

U inspired me to start paying off my debt. I love ur budgeting and it’s so helpful and I wouldn’t have started if I didn’t see u make it look so easy to understand.

[@smileycitrus]

this makes me so happy to hear 🥺

[@ruebennomura9143]

Morning from Hawaii love your Sunday reset

[@sunnykel7573]

I have the Kmart microwave, too! You just type whatever time you need on the numbers. So e.g. 2 min, 30 sec, click 2-3-0, then click Start 😊

[@amymichellehobbs]

Literally how scary is making friends as an adult 😂 but truly feel like you find your lifelong friends as an adult because you can genuinely connect with people and not just be friends because you go to the same school / work in the same place etc! Goooood on you for having a gal date!! 🎉😂

[@smileycitrus]

that's so so true! you know yourself so much better too so the friendships you do make are so authentic to you ☺️

[@Budgetingbee]

Another amazing video Ella well done for meeting new friends 🥰 you have still got it I would love to be your friend! Also you and nick are just the cutest 🫶🏻

[@meggmathers9612]

Agreed about switching Flo back to 'not pregnant' mode! I had 6 early miscarriages and honestly it was one of the worst things I had to do. I started not even switching it over to pregnant in my later pregnancies out of fear of having to switch it back. Just know that you are not alone and you are doing the best you can

[@cayceenicole7566]

I was also an OSHC kid with those bead things. I made so many of them. Time for a trip to KMART I think

[@cayleejane7642]

HAHAHA We have that microwave!! It's the worst - and it gets stuck if you take the food out early and won't reset back to 00.00 HAHAH

[@caitlinmaddison5248]

I'm 33 and find it daunting making friends! So good on you! ❤

[@smileycitrus]

it can be SO daunting putting yourself out there!

[@eeyoresv]

Look into a heat pump dryer. Not expensive to run at all. They can be quite expensive, but I have a cheaper Essato one and it’s been running perfectly for the last 5 years.

[@smileycitrus]

ooh i've never heard of a heat pump dryer before? i'll have a suss, thanks!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Ella how are you happy Tuesday night to you and I enjoy your channel and you are amazing supporter

[@PurpleRJ]

I think I have that Kmart microwave! Does the big button/knob turn? Ours you turn to the right and it goes up in increments of 10 secs and then 30 secs. Honestly, we've had ours for like 7 years and it still works perfectly 😅

[@smileycitrus]

i'll try this 😅

[@kimberleybutler111]

I have the same microwave lol you’ve got to turn the dial left a little bit and then right

[@smileycitrus]

omg thank you!!

[@antoniarigopoulos3282]

Hey! Try spinning the knob to the right on the microwave, that’s how the timer on mine works 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@smileycitrus]

we've tried that 😅

[@tarnz1684]

I agree and do the same with watching a variety of ppl who I have nothing in common with. Snort laughed at the running comment cos I do the same 🤪

[@smileycitrus]

i'm in awe of runners!!

[@jaimeeeeeeh]

You explaining the romance books hahahh same girl 😂

[@smileycitrus]

cringe city 😂

[@jasminenergy6563]

Omg I’m from Windsor! I worked in Staines for two years xxx

[@smileycitrus]

omg Windsor castle was my favourite place to visit as a child 🥹🥰

[@jasminenergy6563]

@@smileycitrus hasn’t changed one bit!!!! Can’t wait for your trip to the UK! If you need any recommendations let me know xx

[@hannasmith794]

Do you have to press micro power before pressing the time on your microwave? My parents and one at work are like that.

[@tarnz1684]

Would love the link or the iPhone tripod please 😊

[@Saammi619]

Feels with the microwave haha I do the exact same thing 😂

[@smileycitrus]

hahaha glad it's not just us 😂

[@kazza5654]

Would love to be 27 again I'm almost 47 years old. Love yours and Georgia channel ❤️

[@TaylahLouiseBudgets]

Omg FINALLY someone else who found Ugly Love super cringy!! I felt so seen with your nerves about meeting someone new! It’s exactly how I felt before we met 😂

[@smileycitrus]

hahaha first date vibes for sure x

[@jessbaldwin]

I also hated ugly love by Colleen hoover. xx

[@Bylaurahenao]

Love your content! Jimenez is pronounced he-men-ez 😅 it’s a Spanish last name

[@smileycitrus]

haha thank you!!

[@moonmother.]

💖💖💖

[@smileycitrus]

🥰🫶🏼

[@crazy9nic]

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ i dont wanna make any friends. Im happy with my hubby and my kids all 7 of em aged 30 down to 11. friends do my head in lol good luck 🤪🤪🤪

[@smileycitrus]

haha so fair

[@moniquef4737]

This may be controversial but inside out 2 is better than inside out 1!

[@smileycitrus]

I 100% agree

[@ffs991]

Hi Ella. If you feel up to it, I think talking about workplace bullying could be beneficial for some viewers.

[@smileycitrus]

oooh maybe!