why I'm moving out of california

Here's my why I'm moving out of california (for real this time)
and where I'm going!

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[hunterbarry]

“I don’t like LA cause of high rent prices or heavy traffic on the road” *Moves to NYC*

[mattycauld]

As an LA native, there are definitely native people here that are down to earth and kind, and I do think the reason why you were surrounded by superficial people was because of your job. That being said, that really sucks and I’m glad you decided to move! Rent prices here really do suck, and I agree about the public transportation system/ it’s not great!
NY seems like a good fit for you :)

[EnesYilmazer]

Good luck with your new journey! Cant wait to see the new videos!

[MartinZhel]

Shelby: leaving LA because the rent is too high
Also Shelby: moves to NYC 😀

[javianjohnson]

I recommend experience NYC during the summer. Specifically Manhattan and experiencing Midtown/Lower Manhattan and taking a trip through Bryant and Central Park!

[luvfoto]

The Queen of B-Roll. Love the time and effort you put into your video's and all the interesting topics. Doing a great job Shelby.

[FlyingCameraGuy]

You traded one expensive city for a more expensive city. New York is as closed down fro Covid as California.

[DJSONICMUSIC]

Honestly, maybe you should try a European City for a while. There you have great walking distances, traffic is much better and everything is much greener :)

[PetitFlorals]

Worst experience of my life was having to drive to LA to work. I won't do it any more. I refuse. I'd rather move to another state than endure how driving to work degraded my life.

[SeaTurtle]

I love living in California. It is a beautiful state. The beaches, the mountains and the Mediterranean climate. But I would never live in LA, or any big city, anywhere. I live in Ventura County, about 60 miles north of LA. I love it here and the people are friendly. I enjoy the beaches in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara and hiking in the Santa Monica and Santa Ynez mountains. When deciding where to live, I think it’s important that we think about what we want to do in our spare time and what type of people we want to be surrounded by. I’m 66, so for me it’s family and dear friends, but for younger people, that circle expands greatly and so will the types of people you end up being around. I wish you the best on your move. Remember, LA is just one part of California, the state has many, many beautiful towns and smaller cities.

[MichaelIp]

I lived in New York almost 8 years. Got tired of it too. You'll find your money disappears way faster than you could imagine. You're going to eventually miss not having a car. You will get tired of relying on the overly unreliable public transit. Looking forward to your journeys.

[ScorpioMystik]

I feel like it's a generational thing more than a city, LA just magnifies it more. I've lived in several cities here and abroad too and its kinda the same. People being self-centered, flakiness and fake, harder to find genuine people to have meaningful friendships or relationships.. Wish Shelby all the best and hope this nomadic interval refreshes her! Be safe in NY Shel! ❤ Don't mean to scare you but maybe get a small discreet pepper spray or taser to carry around.

[dfhouse]

"The first reason I'm leaving LA is because the rents are too high! (moves to NY)

[LeahandLevi]

Honestly I couldn't live in LA just because of the need for driving all the time. After living in Amsterdam I can never be car dependent again. Good luck with your next journey Shelby!

[jasonusa]

You will run into the same situation after awhile living in New York. "Increased rent" becomes out of control rent; "People living far apart" is the same here in NYC (in terms of time, not distance in NYC because subway is very restrictive) unless you only have rich friends who can afford to live in Manhattan. You will have other things to complain about, such as the lack of nature, hiking trails, cold weather (this doesn't exit in LA), rude people (in stead of fake people in LA), doing the same kind of things over and over again (sitting in bars, clubs, restaurants) etc. Have fun.

[Trish....]

You already seem like a happier, more fun person! Glad you've made changes you're excited about!

[Employeeofthemonth]

I was born and raised in SoCal. I knew that it was not “home” for me even though I never lived anywhere else. Yada, yada, yada I ended up moving to Colorado and instantly felt I was home. Two decades later, I still live in Colorado and dread going to back to visit friends and family in California. I avoid it. Good for you! Enjoy your journey!

[chrismcdowell]

The best word I can think of, to describe you, is ‘restless’. You have so much kinetic energy. It seems even with your snippets, lying by a pool, you’re always in motion.

[elladadavtyan]

You are totally right. I was born and raised in LA, but let me tell you, the people born here are really the loveliest. Thanks for sharing your insight!

[clifhellner]

This chick is comedy gold! 😂

“Crazy LA drivers” Moves to NY, where the drivers are truly crazy.

“Parts of LA are ugly.” Meanwhile, she was probably 10-15 min, to some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. Proceeds to move to a concrete jungle.

Talks about “high rent.” In LA. Proceeds to move to NY 😂