The Truth About Living in DC | Dating, Where to Live, Politics

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  • Helloooo everyone! I hope you enjoy this chatty Q&A all about living in Washington, DC postgrad. I answer your questions about everything from where to live/finding an apartment, dating and using dating apps in quarantine, to politics. Take a shot every time I say "as a whole" lmao. Open for links to my social media and any products mentioned in the vid!
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  • @Cassdrizzy
    @Cassdrizzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This video, as a whole, was great😂 would love to see a part 2!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh okay yay!!

  • @LILYLEFFINGWELL
    @LILYLEFFINGWELL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s such a cool perspective on dating I haven’t heard yet! Loved this video

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahahaha tough times out here

  • @ashleyjohnson9646
    @ashleyjohnson9646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    would love to see a part 2!! this made me so excited to hopefully live in DC someday!!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahh I love that

  • @joyli3384
    @joyli3384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i always wait for your video on sundays and sometimes get upset that it doesn't appear in my subscriptions lol. but your videos are always always always always worth the extra day

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahh thank you, this is so sweet! i was just super behind with my 9-5 job haha

  • @natashac1862
    @natashac1862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Born and raised in the DMV, I’m glad you like the area but I’m really happy I moved away. But love visiting my friends and family once and a while. Thanks for sharing ❤️

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤍🤍🤍

  • @laurenofmay
    @laurenofmay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would totally love to go to the brunch meet up! I grew up in NoVa and am moving back to the area in October. You were also one of the youtubers that influenced me to start my own channel 💛

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh thank you!

  • @curlyhairlove
    @curlyhairlove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The brunch meetup idea sounds so fun! Would definitely love to go. 😊Also your description of the current leadership is a mood hahaha hoping the election brings much needed change. 😂

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yay!!! im so excited for it whenever it is

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Monday, Amy!❤️

  • @HannahFoll
    @HannahFoll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love DC too. I liked your answer to how to explore the city without going crazy. I have to budget myself but I just want to be able to see and experience everything in this city (during normal times I mean).

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the best city!!!

  • @ml3354a
    @ml3354a 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A meet up would be sick. That brunch idea is so cute!!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh yes, i cant wait

  • @iriemcknight6452
    @iriemcknight6452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up in the DMV but have since moved back to LA and would literally fly across the country for a meet up with you! Your channel is so relaxing and I loooove the content!
    Also cheeto crusty ass is the most accurate description that I've heard LOL 💀

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      omg stop thats so nice hahaha

  • @Sarah-Katsandres
    @Sarah-Katsandres 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes please on the part 2!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      okay!!!

  • @npl71598
    @npl71598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I asked about the meetup!! yay! and I live in columbia heights i love it:)

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahh so cool

  • @Ajoy1010
    @Ajoy1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A meet up would be so fun!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d love to do one when it’s safe!!!

  • @moolis
    @moolis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Cheeto crusty ass" lmao had me dying!! Hahaha

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmaoooooo

  • @DannyHatcherTech
    @DannyHatcherTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So true about being present on the internet. A great approach to it. I also focus on the people close to me rather than all the comments that come in. Focus on what I can control 😊😁

  • @kararust
    @kararust 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The politically safe question did not age well at all lmao-- but thanks for the info!! I'm looking into moving to DC for grad school and this was super helpful and informational!! :)

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      FMLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

    • @syds8752
      @syds8752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amyrauch LMAO

  • @olivianicole8171
    @olivianicole8171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im a college senior in dc and a brunch meetup would be so fun!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahhh i hope we can

  • @dancypants2323
    @dancypants2323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm considering moving to DC next year for grad school, but don't really know if I'll like it (I live in Berlin now for comparsion). Thanks for your perspectives!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahh super exciting!

  • @ansleytaylor
    @ansleytaylor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is helpful advice!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      im so glad!

  • @abbyswaringam3386
    @abbyswaringam3386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm in the DMV and would love if you hosted a meetup!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ahh good to know!!! would love to meet ya!

  • @joyleenstrozier4295
    @joyleenstrozier4295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Amy, I like your content. I love watching your videos.

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you!

  • @cupkakee7
    @cupkakee7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please host a meet up! I’d love to meet you, you’re easily one of the most genuine people ever! ❤️🥺

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      whenever it’s safe!!!

  • @MichelleGovender
    @MichelleGovender 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amy hiii :) Love watching these types of videos - I’m always curious to see how similar or different life is! I always get a little jealous, getting around is so much easier in America in comparison to South Africa - definitely from an ease and safety point of view :)
    How cool would your meet up have been!? Would you consider like a virtual/zoom vibe? Like Afternoons with Amy, especially for us who are in different areas or out of country. We can all join with a coffee, chat and hopefully see Leo!
    Have a great week! :D

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ooooh good idea!!!

  • @TheKuty777
    @TheKuty777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel so special to have made the thumb nail!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahaha yay!!! thank you for asking

  • @Foreverizzy5
    @Foreverizzy5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would be so excited if you did a meet up ! You could do one at Proper 21 😊
    Metro stops I don’t recommend late at night by yourself: Anacostia and GreenBelt
    Safe Metro stops late at night I recommend: silver line heading west passing through DC, orange line & blue line.

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      good idea, ill look into it!

  • @katierene4416
    @katierene4416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dating in DC or just covid: I’ve never had to give so much consent for something as simple as a hug before

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HAHA hugs are a lot rn!!!!!!!

  • @lisabai3902
    @lisabai3902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recommend DuPont!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      great area!!!

  • @davidparnell3241
    @davidparnell3241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi amy! You are so sweet! ❤

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you!

  • @ashleygood6904
    @ashleygood6904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you post a work morning routine?

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it’s suuuuuper basic but yes!

  • @ccalexander1924
    @ccalexander1924 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m currently staying in north west DC. I was told this is the nice area of DC. I hate it. I can’t wait to leave in 7 weeks

  • @andrear4198
    @andrear4198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Moving to DC in January so this was SO helpful!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yay!!! you’ll love it

  • @lucym9237
    @lucym9237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agree about Dupont. Do not recommend Noma, lots of shootings in the area. Navy Yard is safe and great

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      there are shootings in basically every neighborhood in dc lol, theres good and bad streets everywhere!!

    • @lucym9237
      @lucym9237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amyrauch Even DuPont? I think my next place is going to be out there.
      I am from inner-city Detroit and felt NoMa was worse than my neighborhood back home. I really don't see why anyone in their right mind would choose to live there unless they did not know any better (like me). Could hear bullets multiple times a month from my apartment in a gentrified part of the neighborhood (Which often resulted in deaths). I would advise anyone to stay out of that shit part of the city.

    • @sloveforever
      @sloveforever 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've also felt very unsafe in noma. of course bad things happen anywhere, but there are significantly fewer shootings and muggings in Dupont than in noma. the crime stats are all publicly available online. However dupont is usually more expensive than noma so I get that's not an option for everyone.

  • @Sarah-Katsandres
    @Sarah-Katsandres 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Cheeto crusty ass 😂💀

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      its true tho

    • @Sarah-Katsandres
      @Sarah-Katsandres 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amy Rauch it’s honestly not strong enough of a term tho 😂

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ur right, had to keep it semi ad friendly

    • @ivonribie
      @ivonribie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omgg I was laughing so hard at this too lmaoo 🤣🤣

  • @katetothemitch
    @katetothemitch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi from hill east :-)

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi 👋🏼

  • @sloveforever
    @sloveforever 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    probably an unpopular opinion: I hated living in dc. the people I met were not nice, and were not interested in getting to know people not working in politics. this was just my personal experience, but I had a terrible two years and finally left

  • @TheAKfactor
    @TheAKfactor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any chance you went to GW?

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i went to elon!

  • @nothudanasir
    @nothudanasir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i live an hour away from DC and i think it's my favorite American city! if i don't end up living in europe next year i hope to move to DC :) also i would SOOOO come to the brunch meet up!!!

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes!!! would love to meet you

  • @TedIsHere2
    @TedIsHere2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 seconds in and I already have a crush on her lmao

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahahahhahaha

  • @ben20906
    @ben20906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m hoping the dating environment changes for the better once agent orange is out

  • @luxuryhairhouse9641
    @luxuryhairhouse9641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheeto crusty ass... spot on! 😂🤣

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahahahha

  • @larbio.4885
    @larbio.4885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Amy ... I didn't see today your lovely cat !! :( :(

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL there were so many outtakes of him being entirely in the way

    • @larbio.4885
      @larbio.4885 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amyrauch LOL, I hope to see him on your next vlog ... is soo cute ❤️❤️❤️
      Thanks Amy

  • @kelseytylor
    @kelseytylor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    omg I didn’t think my question would actually make the vid! I too am very tired of that crusty cheeto!

  • @BlackState3
    @BlackState3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Washington DC is a great place to be for career minded people and not so bad for foodies either. Navy Yard is prime but Columbia Heights is a high crime area.

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i love living here!

  • @eaglesfan19029
    @eaglesfan19029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching your video for advice since I have a possible job opening in our nation's capital. It's hilarious to hear you talk about how secure the capital/capitol is before we witness some infamous events unfold 3 months later. Hope you're doing well

  • @crimcrammoo
    @crimcrammoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DC dating: it’s a great place for women to find a gay best friend

  • @alditube5968
    @alditube5968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I don't like Instagram . its basicly fb reformed. I fell into ur video from the single mom an Asian woman Wear shorts

  • @m.r.1390
    @m.r.1390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never thought about living in DC until now... maybe in the future post-grad.

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      its the best!!!

  • @geoffwaring1942
    @geoffwaring1942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Is it going to get worse between November 3rd and January 21st?" welp that got answered haha

  • @jerrithegentlemen6070
    @jerrithegentlemen6070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah I’m from dc too
    Specifically from the ghetto parts
    Yeah maybe we shouldn’t meet up if you don’t want to get culture shock

  • @shahji-1466
    @shahji-1466 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😯😯😯😯 you are very beautiful 💕

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

  • @MsVPower1
    @MsVPower1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lmao Cheeto crusty ass... the fatigue is real

  • @PrttyBrwnEyez13
    @PrttyBrwnEyez13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m tired of that Cheeto Crusty Ass, too 😩

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao preach

  • @journeylife7491
    @journeylife7491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:15-25: You voice sound like you are reading from a list of people that died on a ship.

    • @amyrauch
      @amyrauch  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh?

    • @journeylife7491
      @journeylife7491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amyrauch Yes, but the rest is a pleasant sound. Just that part. Good video. :P