It’s so weird seeing y’all back together. It takes me back to my teen years. I moved 700 miles away from home and met the man of my dreams. Im currently married with a three year old and pregnant with my second. We have a small homestead and all my dreams are coming true. It’s so refreshing to see this and be reminded of how far I came from that depressed teen watching you as an escape.
We’re building our forever home, children grown in their twenties. Heading into our 60’s loving life, healing our bodies, talking about travel. If I’m honest being a grandmother is something I’m so looking forward to. I’m probably your oldest viewer but I’ve watched you and Zoe off and on for a decade. Love the style and rhythm of your vlogs lately.
Motherhood 100%. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a while now and I am really hoping it happens soon. I love seeing you and Zoe with Ottie and how quickly she is growing up and learning. I am a little older than Zoe so trying for our first at this age is nerve wracking but also an exciting new chapter! ❤
I’m in the same position as you, been trying for a while with my husband and I’m also a bit older. Good luck on your journey and I hope the next version of yourself comes soon for you ❤️
My era is unsettling for me. My son is about to do his GCSEs. I’m really starting to panic about the life we had when he was younger. Seeing him approach adulthood is scary ❤️
I've been a fan of the OG Brit crew from the beginning! I'm so happy you are all still friends and all doing well 🥰 Makes my heart happy! Hope to meet you all one day 🤗 Much love from my little town in Michigan, USA!
Made me quite emotional to see you guys together! Specially cause I was thinking about the next version of myself and then I was suddenly throw back to a younger version of me. I would spend hours watching all the Brit crew together and it's so crazy to think that we have accompany each other through so many "versions" of ourselves through the years even if we have never actually met. I'm going through a bariatric surgery in June after years of struggling with body image issues, obesity and just pretty much all the discrimination you can think of. I'm very excited for a new, more healthy chapter of my life but I'm also really scared. I've struggle with my body for so much of my life, and built my persona around self hatred, that the though of finally looking the way I want or the possibility of being happy sound so out of my comfort zone than it makes me scared. I'm confident I have done enough inner work to be able to receive the new me with open arms, but sometimes I get on my own way. Looking forward to my self love and empowerment era ✨✨✨✨✨
this got me soo emotional, You two were the first youtubers I started watching back in 2013 or 2014 and thanks to you guys I started loving english as a language and now I couldnt picture my life without it. I love that you said that being back with Marcus felt like you were never apart and no joke my eyes got teary. It would be so nice if he could meet Ottie and reunite with Zoe too. So so lovely Alf ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
When I saw Marcus was going to be in this video, I was expecting to hear a big “Hellooooooooo.” 😢 I guess everyone moves on and everything changes. Still, it was obviously super nice to see Alfie and Marcus together.
This era of my life is transitioning to being uncomfortable and taking a leap into my dream career. Maintaining a safe space where I choose to avoid the possible outcome has come to an end because I realized I self doubt and self sabotage my full potential of something I love. Thank you Alfie for doing what you love and being such an amazing creator, know that you encourage, and inspire continue being you. We Love You.
I am an older subscriber and have watched you literally grow up❤ I am the matriarch in my family and at 55 and now a widow I see myself becoming the source of wisdom and stability for my family….my Grands…. It’s bittersweet growing older….. Love you dearly Alf❤
Stepping into my higher self era… she is confident and self assured and embraces fear rather than runs away from it. This is my time to love life and learn to enjoy all the little things whilst saying yes to the things that align and no to those that don’t 💚
I also really love your creativity with this new style of filming. The composition, flow, steadiness, color palette, capturing and lingering on beautiful hand picked moments - it's really refreshing to see on TH-cam and very calming.
Loved seeing Marcus! Wish they spoke more in the video:( But my focus for the year is independence, self-discovery, and pleasure. I just moved from Canada to New Zealand for 2 years on my own, I’ve never been here and I don’t know anyone, so it’s really a huge step outside my comfort zone. I’m excited to be on my own and make a new life for myself here and just with all the possibilities!
Loved seeing Marcus and Alfie together again. Im about to be 49, so last years of my 40s. Will be working on being the healthiest I've ever been when I hit 50. Mentally and physically. Working hard for big changes. 2020 gave me social anxiety, so I am working on that bit as well.
seeing you boys together makes me so nostalgic: i was born French and started leaning english thanks to you Alfie, and Zoe, Marcus and others. Today I"m 24 going on 25, working and living abroad, communicating in english every single day (so much that i'm slowly losing my mother tongue haha) Life is such a funny thing right? I hope you realise how many lives you change ❤ Love to you , Zoe and Ottie x
Currently embarking a journey within my career. I’m at my dream firm, and it feels surreal. I dreamed of this and almost gave up but kept pushing on. It’s been over 6 months and does time fly when you’re having fun. 🎉
The next part of life for me is sort of where you’ve arrived Alfie, my wife and I just recently laid out travel plans for 2023 (UK, NYC, Utah National Parks, Cabin trip, backpacking, and Cancun resort) then said in January 2024 we’ll think about trying for our first kid. I think the next stage will be adjusting to being a father, dog owner, home owner, husband, steady career, and appreciating the simple life of those roles. One thing that I’ve worked on this year is consistently exercising, it ebbs and flows.
Great question, Alfie! I definitely feel like I'm in a new era of my life, and this is the era of ME - focusing on MY needs, MY health and wellbeing, MY happiness. I have gotten so burnt out in recent years, so I recently quit my job to make sure I can actually slow down and relax. I'm trying to live day-to-day and do things I love, like spending more time with my husband, going on long walks, reading, and cooking. At some point I'll have to sit down and think carefully about what I actually want to do in my career (gotta pay the bills lol), but for now, it's all about making sure that my mental and physical health are rock solid.
Recovery from a traumatic birth , taking things slowly but meeting goals as I go and making every opportunity to be in the here and now with my baby and family and friends. The only thing that matters 😘💕
Having a bit of an emotional moment Alf realizing you're a father. Like I've watched both you and Zoe for ten years, so yes I'm aware lol. But seeing the aquarium footage, some moments it just hits different like you created a human being with the love of your life and that little girl loves you so much. How surreal. Thank you for sharing your family and your moments. I encourage you to keep pushing for your goal of taking life easy and enjoying these moments. Have a wonderful weekend!
I genuinely think I'm in the life that I am happy in right now. I came from not the greatest upbringing, brought up my siblings and both parents are sadly not here anymore. The odds were against me, the area I grew up was against me and most probably thought I'd amount to nothing. That was until I met my husband at 18, we are still together now as 33 year old, have a 7yo and 12yo, house, job as a mental health practitioner (always my drean job) and im happy. I'm content and can't wait to explore the world with my own family
The era that want to see myself going into is acceptance. I recently got diagnosed with autism and have ongoing issues with my mental health. I want to learn to accept myself for who i am and not to constantly be wishing i was 'normal'.
I gotta say Alfie, I have been watching you and Zoe for my whole life basically... im about to be 26 now, and I am starting to get to where I am wanting to really get settled into my career so my finances are prepared for a family. The way y'all setup y'all's life for Ottie has been such an educational and motivational viewpoint that has definitely impacted how I approach building a family. I plan on getting back into the dating scene not as a "task" for myself but for opening up my life to "new". My career will allow me financially and work/life balance wise to be there for both my potential partner and future kids (hopefully)... I can't wait to hopefully one day introduce a child into the world that doesn't have to worry and have the full ability to pursue they truly want. thank you again for documenting every step even if just a little that shows us a little insight.
My next era is motherhood starting this august and my biggest wish to ever come true🥹 I loved seeing Marcus again, brought me back to the good old days! ❤️
malfie 🥺 going into my mid 20s, i’m entering the era of finding myself outside of friends/groups brought together by school etc. finding myself alone and finding what and where makes me happy and what my hobbies are going forward!
This era is a time of enjoying my little ones while also remaining aware of myself-body and mind. Forgiving myself when I feel like I haven’t done enough and telling myself that I am enough. Kindness to myself I feel will manifest into kindness to others.
Clarity, clear vision in my career and setting professional boundaries. I think I’m trying my best, currently being made redundant and trying to find a new job, it’s so difficult where I’m from in the UK so it’s important for me to reflect on my achievements and remain positive
You and Zoe’s videos bring me so much comfort and peace. Please never stop showing up for us. you guys make us a lot more happy then you will ever know🫶🏼
My husband and I have decided that 2023 is “our year.” We’re both aiming to be the healthiest & happiest we’ve ever been by remembering to take care of ourselves, and to not let our current happiness be outweighed by our goals that lead to our future happiness (overworking to afford a house, cleaning up instead of spending a night with friends, etc) It’s definitely helped our relationship get stronger because we’re both helping each other be happier individuals too 🥰
my goodness, years ago i was at the airport in london and i bumped into marcus! still have the photo today. side note, the editing of your videos are SPECTACULAR. love the little clips throughout the week. --------- what i’m going into; being at total peace with everything that is currently in my life and what i choose to bring into it. no longer living life through a hurricane (metaphorically), the winds have settled, and whatever is true will be. i definitely feel like I’ve started this step, i did a few months ago and every day is a new day of learning what brings me to peace and what doesn’t. much love 🕊️ 🤍
Being present with my daughters, being consistent with my selfcare routine. I only became an Alfie fan as he became a dad. Been following and loving Zoe for over 7 years, but now I'm equally excited for either a Zoe or an Alfie video 🤗
My era is to be more grateful for the life that’s infront of me- not worrying too much about where this life will take me and living in the moment for me and me only. I feel like I am trying to get there slowly, I’ve had a lot of big changes in my life and well that did set me back but it also made me take a step back and look at life a little differently. I now know myself better than ever and know the root of my struggles. I still haven’t conquered that root so I feel like I cant be as grateful as I want to be just yet but we still have the rest of the year to go!
Recently, I watched an old podcast of these two catching up after a long break from each other… these two have great chemistry, and it would be nice to see them together more
When I was younger and was watching your videos, I often wanted to be goal driven as you and ambitious. I never ever thought that could be my life one day, because I was always thinking of myself as a future wife and mother, building a home etc. but my goals have changed over the years. Currently I'm working on my future career as a psychologist. I've been enjoying research SO much these past 2 years that I've decided I'm going to do PhD. after my Masters. One big research I've done was a great success and now I'm working on the second one and it looks great so far. I never ever thought I would be so career driven as I am now. In the past, I thought I would have a family by now BUT life is SO good right now and I wouldn't change it for any other life. I'm completely focused on my studies, work and achieving goals. I love this season and I'm so grateful for all the opportunities. ❤ So nice to see you enjoying your family season right now, while I am in achieving goals kind of season! 🙂 Both are equally as important and I'm wishing you all the best. It's been magical coming back to your vlogs after so many years and seeing you grow. Thank you Alfie.☺
This video felt like such a throwback, happy to see you both hanging out again 😊 and as for the question: the new version of myself Is finally focusing on the career path that I want to focus on and start to make that a reality.
The version of me that I am heading into is someone who fully embraces my independence, taking the solo travel trip, saving up for my first deposit on my own house, focusing on achieving things in my first full time job since finishing uni, taking pride in my own authentic self!
The person that I am hoping to be is to be the person that stops worrying about how my life should have been like instead of what it is currently and recognising that actually my life is okay and I understand that I am loved and I am supported. My focus this year is to thrive and to thrive I need to go let go of the past and start focusing on the now and the future which is exciting and fulfilling.
Im focusing on my health, im 22 and im already starting to experience health issues to do with how I live my life. Massive wake up call to look after myself for the next few years so I can look forward to a realistic future.
Seeing you and Marcus hanging out was such a throwback!! My next era is a little all over the place, if I'm being honest with myself. I was finally diagnosed with depression, anxiety, & inattentive ADHD last summer and I made it a goal for this year to really work on my mental health. My physical health is not 100%, more like 70%. I also want to become a mom so badly. Plus I want to switch to a "work from home" job, but unsure what that will entail. Love these chats! Ottie is so adorable! Seeing the world through a little ones eyes is so fascinating :)
I am in my singles healing era. I’m 22 now and started watching TH-cam and the Brit crew when I was in middle school. Now I’m learning how to be an adult. Definitely feeling nostalgic for the past but love the current vibes with you and Zoe and Ottie and my life.
As I’m in my mid-twenties, I’m moving towards travelling some more before I turn 30! I’m happy to say that my best friend and I are currently planning a trip to Costa Rica this summer 🤗 I’m hoping this trip will be the first of many over the next couple of years! Thanks for the question x
So good to see you guys together again! I have always been inspired by you and how you manage to do fun and wild things in your life, start the day early and conquer each day. I live in Iceland and I just moved to the Westfjords this January for folk school. I'm taking outdoor activity courses, such as skiing, ice climbing and surfing and I finally feel like I'm starting to live my life to the fullest!
4:26 Being the best mum I can possibly be❤️ currently a first time mum with a 3 month old and I am so excited for these next couple of months, I hope I get through the sleep regression, tasting food for the first time goes well and we get towards her learning to crawl but most of all, I hope she’s happy and healthy and knows that she’s eternally loved ❤️
The next version of myself is focusing on my health before my wedding. I want to be my best self before I jump into this new chapter. It’s going to take lots of effort. I definitely feel like I lack the self motivation. I need to set a new mindset to get into the next version of myself. I love the motivational talks you give us all they help more than you know.
What a fantastic vlog. Throwback delights ❤❤next version of me is early retirement, slowing down, more time with the grandchildren, more self care and a holiday I can finally relax with just me and hubby. At this moment except making time for grandchildren I’m not putting in the time for me and self care at all but I have my plan ❤
For me it’s the time for parenthood, I am gonna be a first time mom and I want to be the best mom ever. So that’s what I’m mentally preparing for, I want to be the best mommy and wife I can be this year. ❤
My new era that my husband and i have been tossing about is being done having kids. We have 3 boys , 5 ,4 and 17 months. Im ready to just focus on the boys and get myself back and figure out who i am! Its easy to loose yourself in motherhood!
I couldn’t stop smiling while watching the Video. When I saw videos of britisch TH-camrs a lot, I was a teenager. Then went abroad to study abroad, met my first love, with whom I was for 8 years, broke up and now am in a new relationship. It’s so nice to watch “all” of you, who I have loved watching on TH-cam is in a new chapter! I felt, that I am the only one, who is still not having a family and so on, comparing with “you guys” and my real friends. But everything happens for a reason, so I love to have my own family, but will not rush because it happens when it can be 😄
I hope to move into a sense of calm and freedom. I’ve been burned out twice and I’m only 26. I have a tendency to take on too much and never feeling I’m enough. Even if it have been small steps so I don’t really notice a big change, people around me say that I’m like a completely different person from a year ago. So I hope I can continue in this direction.
I’m in a motherhood era at the moment 🥰 I have a 15 month old and all my focus is on him and enjoying family time while he is little. But also I’m thinking about the future, I’m currently a stay at home mum and trying to figure out what I want to do for work once this chapter is over 😊
i’m going to university next year, and honestly after being in a super academically focused, competitive program/school- i think i want to explore my creative side, and really appreciate all the little moments in life/everyday things. i’ve been trying by learning new instruments, taking more walks, trying out new skills, seeking new experiences. i think it truly is just… an interesting chapter since everything will be changing. i’m supposedly an adult now, but… it’s weird i don’t feel like it.
Hi Alfie - I’ve been a “silent” watcher for about 10 years now. If your video came out a week earlier I would not have an answer for your question. But this week, I am going to be entering my new era, after an eight year relationship ending. It was not my choice, but it is my opportunity to get to know ME. My new era is for finding myself even at my lowest points, and doing things I’ve never done. As much as my ex boyfriend left so he can find himself it is also my excuse to find me too. Sometimes life happens in the least expected way, but here’s to him finding himself and giving me the chance to do the same. Although it won’t be easy, I will be strong and I am in my new era. Thank you for asking this question. ❤️
What a good question Ive just turned 21 and I'm going on my first solo trip overseas for a couple of months. I've never done anything like this before completely out of my comfort zone but something's telling me that now is the time to see what is out there. Coming from a small country known as New Zealand you become comfortable with familiarity so I guess to answer your question "Courage" would be my word for my future self.
It’s crazy seeing how much you guys have grown and become so comfortable in yourselves since I first started watching you! You started the cutest family, I’m so happy for you all❤️ Waiting for a trip/vlog with Joe, Casper, and Marcus now !
That would be such a great video, everyone from back then together again and talking about that time, reminiscing, but also what you learned from that time and what it brought you.
I am so glad y’all vlogged together I’ve missed seeing you and Zoe with the og group and when I saw your insta story with marky but but I was soooo excited!!!
My husband and myself have recently retired and enjoy travelling and just doing day trips. We are loving being grandparents and hangin out with the kids. So much fun after years of working.
Great question and it is something I'm currently really thinking about! I'm really excited for my next/current era. Just to give you a little backstory, at the end of 2019 I had a burn-out and I started getting really bad anxiety. The pandemic was kind of my saviour, because I wouldn't have to leave the house as much and no one else was. So I didn’t really miss out on things. But now the world has opened up again (thankfully!) and I’m now 20 years old, my anxiety is starting to get better again and I have this real feeling of wanting to do stuff and going out of my comfort zone! It makes me really happy and I never felt more alive! What I do find difficult is being more authentic, being real and open to people, talking about my feelings. And also, people know me as introverted and a homebird, which I still am, but I wanna explore and try stuff out now. And sometimes I find it difficult when people don't get where it comes from or want to protect me from things. I totally get where they are coming from, I get a little scared sometimes too, but I don't want fear to control me and me regretting not doing it later… So what am I doing to achieve this and live fully in this era: I have a concert planned for June (Harry Styles), never been to a concert before and I'm nervous but also so freaking excited! Also I have a festival day planned for June as well, seeing The 1975 which I'm so so so excited about, takes 3 hours to drive there, but I'm going with a friend and staying there for a night, really nervous about it, but I just know it's gonna be great! I also bought a passport (I'm from the Netherlands by the way :)) because I would love to visit the UK soon. I hope I can make that work in 2023! I also would love to get back to being more creative. I love being creative and it makes me so happy, but I make myself believe that my education is more important. To a certain extent it may be, but being happy and enjoying life is so much more important. So I wanna do more things that make me truly happy and make me feel alive! This was a very long story, but really nice to have a good think about. Thanks for reading this! Love your content at the moment (and have always) and you really inspire me to live the life that I want and that makes me happy, no matter what! And watching you since like 2012/13, this makes me truly happy!
My era of life is learning about myself and taking time to understand my brain and the way that it functions. I've just started in therapy again with a goal to break the patterns i always fall into and understand why i react the way i do in certain situations. Also how i can go about my daily life and study at university with out breaking myself down completely mentally like i did in the fall semester. This is the time to finally understand myself and accept the way my brain works and find ways to work with my brain and my habits instead of against them as i have done until know. As a watcher for almost 10 years know i loved seeing you and Marcus together again!!
Expecting my first baby in 7-8 weeks so next version of myself is the mum version! Equally excited and terrified but looking foward to discovering him and the mother I will be ❤
Absolutely loved that question. My answer is: my version of myself is a confident and mindful person. I think if I’m Not either of these I cannot achieve anything. I have a lot of pressure this year and I really need to learn to believe in myself… Second thing: I did put systems in place to increase this (mostly meditation and slowing down, also wanted to go therapy) but when life gets busy they slip to the way side. I guess in future, thanks to your video, makes me realize I need to prioritize these!!
The Era of life that I'm walking into is...clarity. I've come to see through a lot of illusions in my life (many created by my idea of how things should be based on old outdated ways of thinking/being/interacting)...but this all has me craving more clarity in my life. Clarity and confidence in my own abilities to make my own choices and live in my own way that feels good to ME. The Era of trusting myself first and foremost and BEING what I want to see out in the world.
so wholesome seeing you and marcus back together, I’d sell my leg for the Brit TH-cam squad to all be reunited again. I’m trying to get into my fitness era. My dad has ran almost 30 half marathons and is retiring from it either this year or next and I want to be able to carry on the tradition when he gives it up. I’m not very quick and the furthest I’ve ran so far is 7k but I’m proud of my progress in the last month 🙌🏼
Thought it was time for commenting for the first time after following you for at least 7 years! I’m half way into my exchange term in Norway (from Sweden so not too far but anyways) and I guess I’m currently in my ”trying something new”-era. I know that I can dig even deeper into it and challenge myself more but it is sooo out of my comfort zone😅
So nice to see you and Mark together again, just like you had never been apart. I’ll be 60 in June and my husband 62 this year so we are looking forward to his retirement and hopefully more travel and time with family. Now the rolls are reversed and are kids are busy with work when we have time to go do things with them, so we do our thing and wait for when they have time to make it work. I also spend a lot of time with my parents, they are in their 80’s and I know every time I see them it’s a blessing, so I do it as often as I can.
We Going to be Grandparents for the first time 🥰 which we never thought would happen ( but my health not the best hoping i be able to do the Gran things 😊) Aww Ottie so cute watching the fish❤ . Have a Good day 🥰
Can't believe that you've been again in the city I live and it's so warm to watch, same as Marcus and Alfie are back together again! Next version of myself - is more decisive and to reach so many goals in my career 🙏
I’m in my boss up era. Moved to a new country, working hard to progress through work for a job I’m excited about, spending more time with myself, focusing on what I want to achieve on my own in this new place in life, mentally and physically!
The nostalgia is so real ✨I want to be more productive with my time and be more conscious about how and who I’m spending this time on. Always love your vids ❤
I've been trying to mentally make more progress towards working on loving myself. It's hard and sorting out traumas that have been pushed aside.... its one of the hardest things I've ever had to push myself through.
Just finished my first (of hopefully many) travel phase, now starting health and medical science at university, going to work on my academic, personal and professional development.
Oh how much i love that question and especially watching it today on the same day as my First short Movie Premiere 🎉🎉 i always wanted to be a film maker but ended up studying business management and i just started a job as a teacher and for mothers day i made a couple of short films with the students the reaction and outcome i got was beyond my wildest dreams its safe to say i feel so grateful and proud of witnessing the magic of life and the universe ❤❤
Finding the new me/my new identity/getting to know myself post having a baby, I'm in love with my little girl (14 months old) and she lights up my world. But I realised when I was doing a questionnaire that asked my what hobbies are... I don't do anything for myself anymore, especially now I'm back at work. So I'm going to try and challenge myself to carve time for myself, some hobbies some self care etc.
I'm on a journey of getting in better health, both physically and mentally. I had suddenly put on a lot of weight and was made very aware about that fact by friends and family. But now I'm in my 4th week of healthy eating and exercise and I've visibly lost a few kilos. I'm so happy with my progress and I hope to continue with this until I reach my goal!!
The next version of myself is balanced, stimulated, and taking a step forward in my dream career. After two years of working on my Architecture degree at University I was in a really dark place. I had no income and the student debt put me in a spiral. So I changed everything. I stopped going to school, I moved from Seattle to California, and I am now working at a normal job slowly chipping away at that debt. I’m not used to this slower, work focused routine and I am missing the passion, challenge, creative outlet that was architecture. So my current goal is to take a step forward my dream career and talk to people in the field I want to be in and maybe get a part time internship in sustainable housing development.
Finding myself after having two children who are now in school, I need to find my purpose, find what I want to do work wise (that fits around my girls) great vlog!
It’s so weird seeing y’all back together. It takes me back to my teen years. I moved 700 miles away from home and met the man of my dreams. Im currently married with a three year old and pregnant with my second. We have a small homestead and all my dreams are coming true. It’s so refreshing to see this and be reminded of how far I came from that depressed teen watching you as an escape.
What a throwback seeing Alfie and Marcus back together again is ❤
When I say I screamed when I saw the title🥺 13 year old me is ecstatic 🥹 soooo happy to see both of you together in the same frame again!
Ottilie is SO adorable. Version of myself: stronger and more disciplined 🙏
Just hearing Marcus' voice is such a throwback, was great seeing him again :)
We’re building our forever home, children grown in their twenties. Heading into our 60’s loving life, healing our bodies, talking about travel. If I’m honest being a grandmother is something I’m so looking forward to. I’m probably your oldest viewer but I’ve watched you and Zoe off and on for a decade. Love the style and rhythm of your vlogs lately.
malfie will forever have a special place in my heart
Motherhood 100%. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a while now and I am really hoping it happens soon. I love seeing you and Zoe with Ottie and how quickly she is growing up and learning. I am a little older than Zoe so trying for our first at this age is nerve wracking but also an exciting new chapter! ❤
Sending you love ♥️♥️♥️
I’m in the same position as you, been trying for a while with my husband and I’m also a bit older. Good luck on your journey and I hope the next version of yourself comes soon for you ❤️
Hang in there! Took us a good 2 years she just turned 1 and those years trying to conceive feel so different after.
My era is unsettling for me. My son is about to do his GCSEs. I’m really starting to panic about the life we had when he was younger. Seeing him approach adulthood is scary ❤️
I've been a fan of the OG Brit crew from the beginning! I'm so happy you are all still friends and all doing well 🥰 Makes my heart happy! Hope to meet you all one day 🤗 Much love from my little town in Michigan, USA!
Made me quite emotional to see you guys together! Specially cause I was thinking about the next version of myself and then I was suddenly throw back to a younger version of me. I would spend hours watching all the Brit crew together and it's so crazy to think that we have accompany each other through so many "versions" of ourselves through the years even if we have never actually met.
I'm going through a bariatric surgery in June after years of struggling with body image issues, obesity and just pretty much all the discrimination you can think of. I'm very excited for a new, more healthy chapter of my life but I'm also really scared. I've struggle with my body for so much of my life, and built my persona around self hatred, that the though of finally looking the way I want or the possibility of being happy sound so out of my comfort zone than it makes me scared. I'm confident I have done enough inner work to be able to receive the new me with open arms, but sometimes I get on my own way.
Looking forward to my self love and empowerment era ✨✨✨✨✨
this got me soo emotional, You two were the first youtubers I started watching back in 2013 or 2014 and thanks to you guys I started loving english as a language and now I couldnt picture my life without it. I love that you said that being back with Marcus felt like you were never apart and no joke my eyes got teary. It would be so nice if he could meet Ottie and reunite with Zoe too. So so lovely Alf ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
When I saw Marcus was going to be in this video, I was expecting to hear a big “Hellooooooooo.” 😢 I guess everyone moves on and everything changes. Still, it was obviously super nice to see Alfie and Marcus together.
This era of my life is transitioning to being uncomfortable and taking a leap into my dream career. Maintaining a safe space where I choose to avoid the possible outcome has come to an end because I realized I self doubt and self sabotage my full potential of something I love. Thank you Alfie for doing what you love and being such an amazing creator, know that you encourage, and inspire continue being you. We Love You.
I am an older subscriber and have watched you literally grow up❤
I am the matriarch in my family and at 55 and now a widow I see myself becoming the source of wisdom and stability for my family….my Grands….
It’s bittersweet growing older…..
Love you dearly Alf❤
I’ve been watching since 2013, and omg I’ve been waiting for this video I really cannot wait to see Marcus and you again 🥹
And OHH MYYY I just realised that it’s literally been TEN years?! 🤯 whoa
Stepping into my higher self era… she is confident and self assured and embraces fear rather than runs away from it. This is my time to love life and learn to enjoy all the little things whilst saying yes to the things that align and no to those that don’t 💚
I also really love your creativity with this new style of filming. The composition, flow, steadiness, color palette, capturing and lingering on beautiful hand picked moments - it's really refreshing to see on TH-cam and very calming.
Loved seeing Marcus! Wish they spoke more in the video:( But my focus for the year is independence, self-discovery, and pleasure. I just moved from Canada to New Zealand for 2 years on my own, I’ve never been here and I don’t know anyone, so it’s really a huge step outside my comfort zone. I’m excited to be on my own and make a new life for myself here and just with all the possibilities!
Loved seeing Marcus and Alfie together again. Im about to be 49, so last years of my 40s. Will be working on being the healthiest I've ever been when I hit 50. Mentally and physically. Working hard for big changes. 2020 gave me social anxiety, so I am working on that bit as well.
seeing you boys together makes me so nostalgic: i was born French and started leaning english thanks to you Alfie, and Zoe, Marcus and others. Today I"m 24 going on 25, working and living abroad, communicating in english every single day (so much that i'm slowly losing my mother tongue haha) Life is such a funny thing right? I hope you realise how many lives you change ❤ Love to you , Zoe and Ottie x
my malfie heart is screaming!! seeing you two together after all these years is genuinely incredible ❤️
Currently embarking a journey within my career. I’m at my dream firm, and it feels surreal. I dreamed of this and almost gave up but kept pushing on. It’s been over 6 months and does time fly when you’re having fun. 🎉
The next part of life for me is sort of where you’ve arrived Alfie, my wife and I just recently laid out travel plans for 2023 (UK, NYC, Utah National Parks, Cabin trip, backpacking, and Cancun resort) then said in January 2024 we’ll think about trying for our first kid. I think the next stage will be adjusting to being a father, dog owner, home owner, husband, steady career, and appreciating the simple life of those roles. One thing that I’ve worked on this year is consistently exercising, it ebbs and flows.
I feel like I’m reliving my high school years watching you and Marcus 💕 the nostalgia
Great question, Alfie! I definitely feel like I'm in a new era of my life, and this is the era of ME - focusing on MY needs, MY health and wellbeing, MY happiness. I have gotten so burnt out in recent years, so I recently quit my job to make sure I can actually slow down and relax. I'm trying to live day-to-day and do things I love, like spending more time with my husband, going on long walks, reading, and cooking. At some point I'll have to sit down and think carefully about what I actually want to do in my career (gotta pay the bills lol), but for now, it's all about making sure that my mental and physical health are rock solid.
Recovery from a traumatic birth , taking things slowly but meeting goals as I go and making every opportunity to be in the here and now with my baby and family and friends. The only thing that matters 😘💕
Having a bit of an emotional moment Alf realizing you're a father. Like I've watched both you and Zoe for ten years, so yes I'm aware lol. But seeing the aquarium footage, some moments it just hits different like you created a human being with the love of your life and that little girl loves you so much. How surreal. Thank you for sharing your family and your moments. I encourage you to keep pushing for your goal of taking life easy and enjoying these moments. Have a wonderful weekend!
I genuinely think I'm in the life that I am happy in right now. I came from not the greatest upbringing, brought up my siblings and both parents are sadly not here anymore.
The odds were against me, the area I grew up was against me and most probably thought I'd amount to nothing.
That was until I met my husband at 18, we are still together now as 33 year old, have a 7yo and 12yo, house, job as a mental health practitioner (always my drean job) and im happy. I'm content and can't wait to explore the world with my own family
The era that want to see myself going into is acceptance. I recently got diagnosed with autism and have ongoing issues with my mental health. I want to learn to accept myself for who i am and not to constantly be wishing i was 'normal'.
I gotta say Alfie, I have been watching you and Zoe for my whole life basically... im about to be 26 now, and I am starting to get to where I am wanting to really get settled into my career so my finances are prepared for a family. The way y'all setup y'all's life for Ottie has been such an educational and motivational viewpoint that has definitely impacted how I approach building a family. I plan on getting back into the dating scene not as a "task" for myself but for opening up my life to "new". My career will allow me financially and work/life balance wise to be there for both my potential partner and future kids (hopefully)... I can't wait to hopefully one day introduce a child into the world that doesn't have to worry and have the full ability to pursue they truly want. thank you again for documenting every step even if just a little that shows us a little insight.
My next era is motherhood starting this august and my biggest wish to ever come true🥹
I loved seeing Marcus again, brought me back to the good old days! ❤️
malfie 🥺 going into my mid 20s, i’m entering the era of finding myself outside of friends/groups brought together by school etc. finding myself alone and finding what and where makes me happy and what my hobbies are going forward!
This era is a time of enjoying my little ones while also remaining aware of myself-body and mind. Forgiving myself when I feel like I haven’t done enough and telling myself that I am enough. Kindness to myself I feel will manifest into kindness to others.
Clarity, clear vision in my career and setting professional boundaries.
I think I’m trying my best, currently being made redundant and trying to find a new job, it’s so difficult where I’m from in the UK so it’s important for me to reflect on my achievements and remain positive
You and Zoe’s videos bring me so much comfort and peace. Please never stop showing up for us. you guys make us a lot more happy then you will ever know🫶🏼
the facetime call is gonna make me cry 🥺 you guys were my whole teenage life! so so cool seeing you in the same room again 💜
My husband and I have decided that 2023 is “our year.” We’re both aiming to be the healthiest & happiest we’ve ever been by remembering to take care of ourselves, and to not let our current happiness be outweighed by our goals that lead to our future happiness (overworking to afford a house, cleaning up instead of spending a night with friends, etc) It’s definitely helped our relationship get stronger because we’re both helping each other be happier individuals too 🥰
my goodness, years ago i was at the airport in london and i bumped into marcus! still have the photo today. side note, the editing of your videos are SPECTACULAR. love the little clips throughout the week.
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what i’m going into; being at total peace with everything that is currently in my life and what i choose to bring into it. no longer living life through a hurricane (metaphorically), the winds have settled, and whatever is true will be. i definitely feel like I’ve started this step, i did a few months ago and every day is a new day of learning what brings me to peace and what doesn’t. much love 🕊️ 🤍
Being present with my daughters, being consistent with my selfcare routine.
I only became an Alfie fan as he became a dad. Been following and loving Zoe for over 7 years, but now I'm equally excited for either a Zoe or an Alfie video 🤗
I still remember been in school and watching your collaboration videos with Marcus ! This is so nostalgic 💫✨
My era is to be more grateful for the life that’s infront of me- not worrying too much about where this life will take me and living in the moment for me and me only. I feel like I am trying to get there slowly, I’ve had a lot of big changes in my life and well that did set me back but it also made me take a step back and look at life a little differently. I now know myself better than ever and know the root of my struggles. I still haven’t conquered that root so I feel like I cant be as grateful as I want to be just yet but we still have the rest of the year to go!
Recently, I watched an old podcast of these two catching up after a long break from each other… these two have great chemistry, and it would be nice to see them together more
When I was younger and was watching your videos, I often wanted to be goal driven as you and ambitious. I never ever thought that could be my life one day, because I was always thinking of myself as a future wife and mother, building a home etc. but my goals have changed over the years. Currently I'm working on my future career as a psychologist. I've been enjoying research SO much these past 2 years that I've decided I'm going to do PhD. after my Masters. One big research I've done was a great success and now I'm working on the second one and it looks great so far. I never ever thought I would be so career driven as I am now. In the past, I thought I would have a family by now BUT life is SO good right now and I wouldn't change it for any other life. I'm completely focused on my studies, work and achieving goals. I love this season and I'm so grateful for all the opportunities. ❤ So nice to see you enjoying your family season right now, while I am in achieving goals kind of season! 🙂 Both are equally as important and I'm wishing you all the best. It's been magical coming back to your vlogs after so many years and seeing you grow. Thank you Alfie.☺
I would say, for me it's focusing on starting a new carrer path, Health (mind & body), discipline and finding my passion hobbies
This video felt like such a throwback, happy to see you both hanging out again 😊 and as for the question: the new version of myself Is finally focusing on the career path that I want to focus on and start to make that a reality.
The version of me that I am heading into is someone who fully embraces my independence, taking the solo travel trip, saving up for my first deposit on my own house, focusing on achieving things in my first full time job since finishing uni, taking pride in my own authentic self!
The person that I am hoping to be is to be the person that stops worrying about how my life should have been like instead of what it is currently and recognising that actually my life is okay and I understand that I am loved and I am supported. My focus this year is to thrive and to thrive I need to go let go of the past and start focusing on the now and the future which is exciting and fulfilling.
Im focusing on my health, im 22 and im already starting to experience health issues to do with how I live my life. Massive wake up call to look after myself for the next few years so I can look forward to a realistic future.
Seeing you and Marcus hanging out was such a throwback!! My next era is a little all over the place, if I'm being honest with myself. I was finally diagnosed with depression, anxiety, & inattentive ADHD last summer and I made it a goal for this year to really work on my mental health. My physical health is not 100%, more like 70%. I also want to become a mom so badly. Plus I want to switch to a "work from home" job, but unsure what that will entail. Love these chats! Ottie is so adorable! Seeing the world through a little ones eyes is so fascinating :)
I am in my singles healing era. I’m 22 now and started watching TH-cam and the Brit crew when I was in middle school. Now I’m learning how to be an adult. Definitely feeling nostalgic for the past but love the current vibes with you and Zoe and Ottie and my life.
As I’m in my mid-twenties, I’m moving towards travelling some more before I turn 30! I’m happy to say that my best friend and I are currently planning a trip to Costa Rica this summer 🤗 I’m hoping this trip will be the first of many over the next couple of years! Thanks for the question x
I’m an old school viewer, so this really brought me back to the days of the original TH-cam gang. I miss these days ❤
So good to see you guys together again! I have always been inspired by you and how you manage to do fun and wild things in your life, start the day early and conquer each day. I live in Iceland and I just moved to the Westfjords this January for folk school. I'm taking outdoor activity courses, such as skiing, ice climbing and surfing and I finally feel like I'm starting to live my life to the fullest!
4:26 Being the best mum I can possibly be❤️ currently a first time mum with a 3 month old and I am so excited for these next couple of months, I hope I get through the sleep regression, tasting food for the first time goes well and we get towards her learning to crawl but most of all, I hope she’s happy and healthy and knows that she’s eternally loved ❤️
The next version of myself is focusing on my health before my wedding. I want to be my best self before I jump into this new chapter. It’s going to take lots of effort. I definitely feel like I lack the self motivation. I need to set a new mindset to get into the next version of myself. I love the motivational talks you give us all they help more than you know.
What a fantastic vlog. Throwback delights ❤❤next version of me is early retirement, slowing down, more time with the grandchildren, more self care and a holiday I can finally relax with just me and hubby. At this moment except making time for grandchildren I’m not putting in the time for me and self care at all but I have my plan ❤
For me it’s the time for parenthood, I am gonna be a first time mom and I want to be the best mom ever. So that’s what I’m mentally preparing for, I want to be the best mommy and wife I can be this year. ❤
My new era that my husband and i have been tossing about is being done having kids. We have 3 boys , 5 ,4 and 17 months. Im ready to just focus on the boys and get myself back and figure out who i am! Its easy to loose yourself in motherhood!
I couldn’t stop smiling while watching the Video.
When I saw videos of britisch TH-camrs a lot, I was a teenager. Then went abroad to study abroad, met my first love, with whom I was for 8 years, broke up and now am in a new relationship.
It’s so nice to watch “all” of you, who I have loved watching on TH-cam is in a new chapter! I felt, that I am the only one, who is still not having a family and so on, comparing with “you guys” and my real friends.
But everything happens for a reason, so I love to have my own family, but will not rush because it happens when it can be 😄
I hope to move into a sense of calm and freedom. I’ve been burned out twice and I’m only 26. I have a tendency to take on too much and never feeling I’m enough. Even if it have been small steps so I don’t really notice a big change, people around me say that I’m like a completely different person from a year ago. So I hope I can continue in this direction.
time for new job, new friends and hopefully travel NYC ✅
thanks for keeping me entertained on a Sunday for the past 8 years!
I’m in a motherhood era at the moment 🥰 I have a 15 month old and all my focus is on him and enjoying family time while he is little. But also I’m thinking about the future, I’m currently a stay at home mum and trying to figure out what I want to do for work once this chapter is over 😊
i’m going to university next year, and honestly after being in a super academically focused, competitive program/school- i think i want to explore my creative side, and really appreciate all the little moments in life/everyday things. i’ve been trying by learning new instruments, taking more walks, trying out new skills, seeking new experiences. i think it truly is just… an interesting chapter since everything will be changing. i’m supposedly an adult now, but… it’s weird i don’t feel like it.
Hi Alfie - I’ve been a “silent” watcher for about 10 years now. If your video came out a week earlier I would not have an answer for your question. But this week, I am going to be entering my new era, after an eight year relationship ending. It was not my choice, but it is my opportunity to get to know ME. My new era is for finding myself even at my lowest points, and doing things I’ve never done. As much as my ex boyfriend left so he can find himself it is also my excuse to find me too. Sometimes life happens in the least expected way, but here’s to him finding himself and giving me the chance to do the same. Although it won’t be easy, I will be strong and I am in my new era.
Thank you for asking this question. ❤️
What a good question Ive just turned 21 and I'm going on my first solo trip overseas for a couple of months. I've never done anything like this before completely out of my comfort zone but something's telling me that now is the time to see what is out there. Coming from a small country known as New Zealand you become comfortable with familiarity so I guess to answer your question "Courage" would be my word for my future self.
Lovely snow day and mini family update thanks Alfie
It’s crazy seeing how much you guys have grown and become so comfortable in yourselves since I first started watching you! You started the cutest family, I’m so happy for you all❤️ Waiting for a trip/vlog with Joe, Casper, and Marcus now !
I've been watching since I was 14, now I'm 24. I feel like I grew up with you. For me it's the time of family and travel!
That would be such a great video, everyone from back then together again and talking about that time, reminiscing, but also what you learned from that time and what it brought you.
So cool to see you with Marcus again! Been here since the very beginning
ottie in the snow is every thing x x
Motherhood (due in 4 weeks 🤗), slow living, being in the present with my man and baby and just see how this new life will bloom 🌸
I am so glad y’all vlogged together I’ve missed seeing you and Zoe with the og group and when I saw your insta story with marky but but I was soooo excited!!!
I love your style of editing alfie! So glad you and marcus got to catch up again:) 💖
not gunna lie but this absolutely warmed my heart to see Marcus and Alfie reunited hahaha
My husband and myself have recently retired and enjoy travelling and just doing day trips. We are loving being grandparents and hangin out with the kids. So much fun after years of working.
my era im stepping into is recovery, recovering from anxiety and getting my life back
Finding the love of your life is something i think so many of you and i try to achieve.
Great question and it is something I'm currently really thinking about! I'm really excited for my next/current era. Just to give you a little backstory, at the end of 2019 I had a burn-out and I started getting really bad anxiety. The pandemic was kind of my saviour, because I wouldn't have to leave the house as much and no one else was. So I didn’t really miss out on things. But now the world has opened up again (thankfully!) and I’m now 20 years old, my anxiety is starting to get better again and I have this real feeling of wanting to do stuff and going out of my comfort zone! It makes me really happy and I never felt more alive! What I do find difficult is being more authentic, being real and open to people, talking about my feelings. And also, people know me as introverted and a homebird, which I still am, but I wanna explore and try stuff out now. And sometimes I find it difficult when people don't get where it comes from or want to protect me from things. I totally get where they are coming from, I get a little scared sometimes too, but I don't want fear to control me and me regretting not doing it later…
So what am I doing to achieve this and live fully in this era: I have a concert planned for June (Harry Styles), never been to a concert before and I'm nervous but also so freaking excited! Also I have a festival day planned for June as well, seeing The 1975 which I'm so so so excited about, takes 3 hours to drive there, but I'm going with a friend and staying there for a night, really nervous about it, but I just know it's gonna be great! I also bought a passport (I'm from the Netherlands by the way :)) because I would love to visit the UK soon. I hope I can make that work in 2023! I also would love to get back to being more creative. I love being creative and it makes me so happy, but I make myself believe that my education is more important. To a certain extent it may be, but being happy and enjoying life is so much more important. So I wanna do more things that make me truly happy and make me feel alive!
This was a very long story, but really nice to have a good think about. Thanks for reading this! Love your content at the moment (and have always) and you really inspire me to live the life that I want and that makes me happy, no matter what! And watching you since like 2012/13, this makes me truly happy!
My era of life is learning about myself and taking time to understand my brain and the way that it functions. I've just started in therapy again with a goal to break the patterns i always fall into and understand why i react the way i do in certain situations. Also how i can go about my daily life and study at university with out breaking myself down completely mentally like i did in the fall semester. This is the time to finally understand myself and accept the way my brain works and find ways to work with my brain and my habits instead of against them as i have done until know. As a watcher for almost 10 years know i loved seeing you and Marcus together again!!
Expecting my first baby in 7-8 weeks so next version of myself is the mum version! Equally excited and terrified but looking foward to discovering him and the mother I will be ❤
Absolutely loved that question. My answer is: my version of myself is a confident and mindful person. I think if I’m
Not either of these I cannot achieve anything. I have a lot of pressure this year and I really need to learn to believe in myself…
Second thing: I did put systems in place to increase this (mostly meditation and slowing down, also wanted to go therapy) but when life gets busy they slip to the way side. I guess in future, thanks to your video, makes me realize I need to prioritize these!!
The Era of life that I'm walking into is...clarity. I've come to see through a lot of illusions in my life (many created by my idea of how things should be based on old outdated ways of thinking/being/interacting)...but this all has me craving more clarity in my life. Clarity and confidence in my own abilities to make my own choices and live in my own way that feels good to ME. The Era of trusting myself first and foremost and BEING what I want to see out in the world.
so wholesome seeing you and marcus back together, I’d sell my leg for the Brit TH-cam squad to all be reunited again. I’m trying to get into my fitness era. My dad has ran almost 30 half marathons and is retiring from it either this year or next and I want to be able to carry on the tradition when he gives it up. I’m not very quick and the furthest I’ve ran so far is 7k but I’m proud of my progress in the last month 🙌🏼
Thought it was time for commenting for the first time after following you for at least 7 years!
I’m half way into my exchange term in Norway (from Sweden so not too far but anyways) and I guess I’m currently in my ”trying something new”-era. I know that I can dig even deeper into it and challenge myself more but it is sooo out of my comfort zone😅
So nice to see you and Mark together again, just like you had never been apart. I’ll be 60 in June and my husband 62 this year so we are looking forward to his retirement and hopefully more travel and time with family. Now the rolls are reversed and are kids are busy with work when we have time to go do things with them, so we do our thing and wait for when they have time to make it work. I also spend a lot of time with my parents, they are in their 80’s and I know every time I see them it’s a blessing, so I do it as often as I can.
We Going to be Grandparents for the first time 🥰 which we never thought would happen ( but my health not the best hoping i be able to do the Gran things 😊)
Aww Ottie so cute watching the fish❤ .
Have a Good day 🥰
Can't believe that you've been again in the city I live and it's so warm to watch, same as Marcus and Alfie are back together again! Next version of myself - is more decisive and to reach so many goals in my career 🙏
I’m in my boss up era. Moved to a new country, working hard to progress through work for a job I’m excited about, spending more time with myself, focusing on what I want to achieve on my own in this new place in life, mentally and physically!
The nostalgia is so real ✨I want to be more productive with my time and be more conscious about how and who I’m spending this time on. Always love your vids ❤
I've been trying to mentally make more progress towards working on loving myself. It's hard and sorting out traumas that have been pushed aside.... its one of the hardest things I've ever had to push myself through.
Just finished my first (of hopefully many) travel phase, now starting health and medical science at university, going to work on my academic, personal and professional development.
Oh how much i love that question and especially watching it today on the same day as my First short Movie Premiere 🎉🎉 i always wanted to be a film maker but ended up studying business management and i just started a job as a teacher and for mothers day i made a couple of short films with the students the reaction and outcome i got was beyond my wildest dreams its safe to say i feel so grateful and proud of witnessing the magic of life and the universe ❤❤
Finding the new me/my new identity/getting to know myself post having a baby, I'm in love with my little girl (14 months old) and she lights up my world. But I realised when I was doing a questionnaire that asked my what hobbies are... I don't do anything for myself anymore, especially now I'm back at work. So I'm going to try and challenge myself to carve time for myself, some hobbies some self care etc.
I'm on a journey of getting in better health, both physically and mentally. I had suddenly put on a lot of weight and was made very aware about that fact by friends and family. But now I'm in my 4th week of healthy eating and exercise and I've visibly lost a few kilos. I'm so happy with my progress and I hope to continue with this until I reach my goal!!
The next version of myself is balanced, stimulated, and taking a step forward in my dream career. After two years of working on my Architecture degree at University I was in a really dark place. I had no income and the student debt put me in a spiral. So I changed everything. I stopped going to school, I moved from Seattle to California, and I am now working at a normal job slowly chipping away at that debt. I’m not used to this slower, work focused routine and I am missing the passion, challenge, creative outlet that was architecture. So my current goal is to take a step forward my dream career and talk to people in the field I want to be in and maybe get a part time internship in sustainable housing development.
I have been a quite viwer for the past 10 years!! How do I Know ? I remember all the challenges you did with Marcus, Tanya, Jim, Niomi... wouaaaah
Family making the most of every second you have with people
Finding myself after having two children who are now in school, I need to find my purpose, find what I want to do work wise (that fits around my girls) great vlog!