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[joandriver]

You’ll NEVER regret this new chapter. I moved to London alone when I was 27. Fantastic experience! I’m now 70 and I’m so happy I had adventures before getting married and having a couple kids!! Good for you!! 🇫🇷

[robyonkers]

18:23 dude, I’m 28, had a bunch of different careers within marketing and entertainment and moved to a few different countries. It doesn’t get easier but truly the highs of literally opening a window in the morning with a cup of coffee and remembering “dude, I got myself all the way to this moment” is so fulfilling. It’s almost as euphoric as childbirth. Keep up what you are doing but also remember that while you have set up a nice daily structure, you can also slow down. And European culture is the best teacher for that. Whatever is you favorite time of day, take two hours to be unproductive a few times a week and I promise those lonely feeling will go away and the euphoria of the adventure will take over.

Sorry to lecture, I’ve just totally been in these shoes before and congratulate you for making the leap and keep pushing through.

[maddscientist]

friend left NYC & moved to Athens, GR...5 yrs ago >...NO regrets...LOVES IT!!!

[kpdowd]

I think this is great. Go while you can. Things that could prevent it in the future: work, a partner, illness, aging parents, kids, grand kids. Have fun. If it rains, go out!

[kitontonlubber]

I used to dream of living alone in Paris now i dream of living with friends in a walkable city and making that romantic like Paris. Capitalism man!!! Don’t let the rugged individualism myths get you further down when navigating this very human loneliness. I’ve been watching you for so many years and I Always love the curious and beautiful way you see the world Elena ❤❤❤ you’re not alone in this wandering and it’s no coincidence that we’re all struggling with loneliness, we need each other, we’re only human 🥹 it’s so special to sit in this and feel it

[LillianHenegar]

I have to step in and give my thoughts. Good on you for doing something that you want to do, staying present to your positive and negative feelings. I don't think I'm alone in saying that my 20s was perhaps the hardest decade. The thoughts and feelings you share reflect the struggle many of us go through at your age. You are doing great (I wish I had taken your advice and just done some things I didn't but wanted to)! You are so wise. Onward and forward!

[lizziedurack]

Love this video. The moment where you show “the night before” and you telling yourself “it’s okay” is the some of the most relatable content I’ve seen. Coming from a 29yo Aussie living in London figuring life out alone (for now). If you ever feel like a Eurostar vacay to London, you gotta a fellow independent gal pal in me. Keep crushing it. It will be okay. ❤

[JessicaStrout]

I love hearing about these topics! Not cringey at all. Navigating life is messy and I love this notion of not waiting around for others to do what you want to do! I love how you film and edit your videos too - and the music 👌🏼💕

[__gr]

Honestly… her videos gives me hope and peacefulness. Many people could have a different opinion and would maybe not understand why she does these videos, but personally trying to see deeper ans understanding what could be the message or the outcome she want us to get… I feel safe and gives me confidence to go out and try and get out your comfort zone no matter what could the outcome be. That’s life, experiencing having failures that helps us combing forward afterwards. Who knows you might not even get any failures and this might change your life…
I just appreciate her content and the fact she shares it with us 🤍
Merci beaucoup, personnellement j’apprécie tes vidéos 🫶🏻

[wendywaldrop]

Love this so much! I’m appreciating your openness and vulnerability in this complicated and beautiful chapter in your life. Thanks for including us in this journey 🥲

[leandragoytizolo]

Girl I’ve been living in Copenhagen for the past 4 months and I understand leaving and living in another place all alone it’s not easy! It’s a big change and I’m thankful for every happy and difficult moment. Enjoy Paris!!!

[BarbaraBoholm]

So lovely to see you doing your own thing, listening to your own inner voice what you want to do, see, try... Beautiful buildings, you journaling, bookstores, the kitchen where you can look out, you made my day Elena!!!!🥰💖🍀📓🖋🕯

[thesparkedlife]

I stumbled on this video and found it so charming. I lived in Madrid when i was 28 and went to a language school for 4 months and it was such an amazing experience. If you can make an experience like this happen it’s such a gift. I am now 54 and trying to figure out how to spend summers with our family in Europe. When your a traveler/explorer in your heart in never ends. C’est la vie!

[flyingwrenproductions]

The last three minutes of this video were my favorite. Thank you for showing up authentically and sharing your real challenges and experiences with the world. I’m sure it’s really freaking scary and hard to put that out there sometimes but it’s so necessary for others to see the realness of being a human being. Sending lots of hugs and much love from afar. Your videos always make me feel less alone, thank you for talking about all the feelings! ❤️💕❤️

[ellenoliveira]

I moved from Brasil to work in Paris it has now been almost 5 years. It's so crazy for me to see your video and look your eyes and remember all the misted feelings. What I got to say is that what you did is incredibly brave and you probably won't notice how much in a few years. Don't give up, you're not going to regret it even though it sucks for now. 🙏

[helenhu]

"if it's just fear stopping you, it's worth working through"... i love this

[Pbsyd]

Sending you lots of love and hugs! Been living in Australia for 4 years and this year has been tough because all of my friends have left sydney so its just me and my thoughts now.Been thinking about moving back home. Reminding myself to put on a brave face and put myself out there once again and try to create a new community around me.

[KristenMelissa]

I love this ❤️ Specifically that you are working on loving your own company and openly sharing the highs and lows of that. I'm in my 40s now and I so wish I had been adventurous and brave like you are at your age. Keep going! ✨️ Your honesty and vulnerability is beautiful.

[bhanitatalukdar]

Its a delight to watch her. She is great. Spreads only positivity and normalises vulnerability and uncertainty which is very important .

[emmasolgardrasmussen]

I am living in Paris right now. Alone, usually living in Copenhagen. I had the exact same mental breakdown last night as you showed in the video. It is humbling, but it challenges my usual comforts of being close to friends and family. Thank you so much for shining some light on these very important feelings that many in their 20's are experiencing.