VLOG: Moving Day + My Empty Austin Apartment Tour
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0:00 Hi This is the Plan!
2:03 Let's go to Austiin
2:52 Empty Apartment Tour
6:31 Max Update
7:23 Unpacking some Boxes!
9:23 Making this Home
10:29 Unboxing Caraway Pans
11:54 Building the Bed
12:40 Champagne + Updates
14:18 Making the Bedroom Sleep-able
15:07 God is FUNNY
15:50 Last Thoughts
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This video brought back memories of my own divorce at 31. Moving into my own apartment, my parents helping. So many similarities. Now I’m almost 60! Life moves on with many many adventures to come.😊
Your new home looks so nice, Max seems to be making himself at home too. Your parents are so sweet, glad your are HOME. 🥰
I appreciate your willingness to share your emotions and be vulnerable with us. I’m sure it is helping many people feel less alone. Also, I love your new apartment! If I ever move back to Texas, I’d want to live in Austin, too. Sending you love 💙
I know you mentioned you have a lot of commitments/contracts with sponsorships and that’s why you’re putting out so much content. I am in awe of your work ethic. Given everything you’ve been going through behind the scenes, I can’t thank you enough for being so vulnerable with us. I’m sure in ways filming and sharing this season of your life can be healing ❤️
Organizing, "nesting" and doing something tangible while moving forward is good for the soul. Seeing you take some deep breaths, lower your shoulders and unclench your jaw tells your body and those of us watching your channel you are choosing joy. Choosing to live your life. Choosing to be whole and human.
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With Max’s barking, i would highly recommend looking at some of Victoria’s videos on TH-cam from her show ’It’s me or the dog’.
She’s a dog trainer, plus she uses only positive methods so no hitting or telling off your dog which is so good! Often it’s a matter of taking the time to give Max treats every time someone walks past before he has the chance to bark so he learns to associate all the traffic outside as a good thing, and doesn’t need to be barked at 😊
Sweet Michel: did you know that bananas can symbolize health, energy, and monetary growth? Good things are headed your way! ❤️
Can we just appreciate how sweet she is!? 🙌🏻🥺😭
Michel! Suggestions for desensitising Max! TH-cam videos of traffic/sirens/city noises. Start at a low volume and have it playing for an hour or two for him, maybe during his usual nap time. Be consistent with the ‘no bark’ commands etc! Eventually he might tune it all out. If he is highly triggered by visuals outside, maybe put privacy film on half the windows? That way you have have them open so you get lots of light but he can’t see out. I didn’t look at other comments so sorry if this is redundant.
I live on the ground level corner apt in Portland with a rescue pup so I understand the anxiety :) she now love to just sit at the window watching people/cars go by.
Michel you are so down to earth, she always makes me smile I love her personality!
I love that Max has a little yard. A big planter with hibiscus or something bright would look cute.
Appreciate you taking us along through the vulnerability- never feel like you have to keep a front; authenticity is appreciated as we all walk through tough seasons of life!
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I don't usually message, I just watch your videos, but today is the day I stop lurking. What you are doing is HARD and seeing you end the vlog with a smile makes me incredibly proud of you. And, who am I to feel that way? But I do. Keep moving and putting one foot in front of the other. You have so many "Friends".
Hey girl, use privacy window film. There are so many options online. They are removable and still let light in but provide privacy 💖
This is what I was going to suggest, too! We got some for a bedroom whose window is over our porch.
She is a great person, she is the sweetest human ever! 🥺🙌🏻
Be proud! Because you independently did this. It’s emotional when you have someone for years & then have to do life alone. You got this! Also bananas are awesome 🤩 I would freeze a bunch then make vegan ice cream!
Hopefully with the business and noise, Max will adjust and he won’t feel the need to bark at everything. My dog was super reactive and would bark at absolutely EVERYTHING when we first rescued him, but over the last 6 months-1 year, he has improved immensely. The apartment is so cute and I can’t wait to see all that you do with it! ❤️❤️
Home Depot or Lowe's has several plastic window film designs that will still allow light through but block Max's view as to what is outside. Like an opaque white or privacy glass design that you could put on the bottom half or the whole window or glass door & you can pull it off when you move. You spray water onto the glass & apply decorative film & smooth it out with a credit card type tool. Easy!
I’m loving watch this new season of your life unfold and think you’re doing AMAZING. I wait for your videos more now because it feels like checking in on a friend and I love seeing you doing better each time.
I feel the same way!
I unfortunately found you on your divorce announcement video but I am so happy I did! I’m not going through a breakup but definitely a very confusing time in my life, so it is absolutely a breath of fresh air to see someone be okay with feeling, and going through the motions of healing and moving forward. Thank you for being you and vulnerable.
@lcuellar1991 Welcome! 🤗🤗 Michel is such a wonderful and talented person; you are in for a treat. 💗 The people that watch her are super helpful and caring and we are glad you are here. 🙂🌻
I have cared for myself since I was 9 years old and 38 years from age 17 as a ICU nurse and also a mother. So I am a total need for control freak of those things I can control. God has truly taught me that only He is always in control. This move you are blessed to land in Austin. I love Austin. What a beautiful place.
About Max barking. We adopted our little Havanese and knew him for 2 years ( he used to belong to someone we knew) before we adopted Murphy. He barked at every sound. With a lot of love we chose to retrain him. We squirt sprayed his face with a little water every time he barked and he is such a smart doggy and he stopped that in about 4-5 times. So you can teach Max not to bark. We love our sweet Murphy but I cannot imagine requiring the jobs we all do from home absolute quiet concentration that he could completely undo our thoughts with his sudden and harsh barking. It does not mean you love Max any less to reteach him new behaviors.
PS I help keep my home clean by no shoes past the front door. I line the shoe shelves at the front closet with the clear zip liner so I can wash it with a wipe or in my bath tub soap and water. Just a hint I am sharing. I
Lol you can make almond banana fritters and also banana walnut bread for your freezer
So proud of you Michel! The seasons of our lives change so unexpectedly sometimes and the challenges we face can seem so overwhelming. Keep finding joy and seeking happiness. One day you'll wake up and it won't hurt anymore. It helped me to think about silly funny happy things.. like not having to share snacks. Idk if that helps you, but it did for me. Lots of hugs. Keep your head up!
Thank God for supportive parents. Great things are in your future💕
Your new home looks lovely 😍 I completely empathise with what you are going through. In February I left my long term partner, our house and my step child and had to start all over again. The only thing I walked away with was my cat and had to buy everything new. Seeing how strong and productive you are being has really helped me to see a light at the end of the tunnel. So even though you are hurting and in pain, you are still managing to help people like me, and I thank you and hugely admire you for.
Your calm voice and happy smile in the midst of huge change is so inspiring and peaceful. Keep doing exactly what you are
With two sinks put your nighttime routine items near one. With all cleansers and makeup remover as well as all that you wear on your face for night.
The other sink do morning routine items. It’s fun to set up this way and feel special as you never have to try to find the two routines which are very different a items swiftly.
I'm so happy for you! I went through a divorce at 24, almost the same situation as you. It was not my choice and I left most of our things with him. I was the one to move out and start over on my own. It only gets better from here, girl! Keep your head up and you will come out on top! Amazingly, I met my now-boyfriend only 4 months after my divorce. I didn't think I was ready, but you realize how far you have come when you least expect it! You can do it!! Love you.
I would totally get like a butchers block cutting board, and paint/stain it, seal it, and then put it over the second sink in the bathroom to just essentially extend the counter top. congratulations on your new apartment. I am so excited to see what you do with it! :)
Looks like you have a good start to your life in Austin. I'm excited to see how your journey unfolds! Max is a great sidekick.
My husband walked in while I was watching one of your videos and asked me who you were. I started to tell him that you were my friend but then I was like wait, that’s silly! This girl doesn’t even know me! But it’s true, I feel like you’re my friend. You’re so genuine and I feel like we could be sitting across from each other at a table in a little restaurant somewhere having a deep conversation like friends do. You’re amazing and you’re going to do great in Austin 💕
What a nice and spacious apartment! It has a vibe that seems like it’s gonna help you find peace and happiness again over time 💗 can’t wait for all the moving and decorating/organizing videos!
You are so lucky to have such supportive parents. Your apartment is going to be so nice. I think you and Max will love it once you get everything in place.
I just want to say that your parents seem like such kind, loving, sweet people ❤️ I’m glad you have a solid support system.
So good to see you laugh. Honestly when I laughed for the first time after my divorce....that is when I knew it was somehow going to be okay.
RabbitGoo! For the windows to curb Max's barking-~~ It's a window cling that's somewhat frosted and the light that goes through it makes rainbows~ ☺️ Love you!
TO BLOCK WINDOWS. Get white tissue paper and liquid starch. Use a paint brush to "paint" the liquid starch on the part of the window you want to block probably just the bottom) then carefully lay the tissue on the wet window glass. When it dries it will be durable and opaque but light will still come thru. When you move out it is easily removable with warm water. I did this for me very sensitive Labrador rescue and her life is so much better for it. No more frantic barking at everyone and everything. Total cost about $5, window film is an option but considerably more expensive.
First off, YAY for Max’s new yard!! 🎉
My two ideas for keeping the busy street out of Max’s line of sight:
1) pick up some frosted window film at the hardware store & apply it up to the height that Max can reasonably see the street from (depending on if he sits on the couch, too!). To get the film onto the glass doors, you’d just have to temporarily undo the screws that attach the blinds at the bottom, but thankfully that’s easy peasy.
2) get a gaggle of potted arborvitae plants (or another tall, skinny outdoor plant that works best with your conditions) and line them along whatever amount of the fence that is in view from inside. Window film is the cheapest option, but the greenery would improve your view **and** Max’s (ooh la la), and give privacy from anyone on the street.
You could also mix & match, and use window film on the door and plants only for what you can see from the windows. Whatever feels right! 💕Hugs from Seattle!
I promise you that this new chapter will be one that you will look back on with appreciation. It doesn't seem like it now, but you will. You will find yourself, you will become braver and settled and you WILL find someone who will give you the same love and respect that you give. Then, when the next chapter begins in a few years, you will smile and say "I am so grateful for that chapter and who I became because of it."
One little silver lining about moving now is all the holiday sales. A good time to splurge on nice new home items. Wishing you all the best, Michel!
Girl, that pot and pan set is so satisfying to see all organized and neat in the cabinet! I want a set now!!!!
We put the film that makes it look like the window is frosted on the bottom half of our window. It worked perfectly and looked nice. You can get it at Home Depot or Lowes. It is super easy to put up and take down so renter friendly.
The apartment is adorable. You will make it your own with all your perfect little touches here and there before you know it. Have fun doing it and don’t sweat the small stuff. Find joy in every item and corner.
Looks awesome!! You go girl!!
Michel & Max making place a home. Remember to breathe. Looking forward to room updates & final reveal. Thanks to your folks for getting you settled in. Take care.
So proud of you. I still remember the anxiety and trying to find any control to keep me stable. I’m going through an awful time, so your vlogs are helping me too.
My life did this exact kind of 180 four years ago. And let me just say, in the face of devastating loss like a planned on relationship and future dissolving, your "It's only 7am and I'm already tired" was my exact experience too. For...months. actually, over a year. I don't think it's that long for everyone, and I had a lot of health and other issues contributing. But purely based on the emotional exhaustion these severe changes cause.....hell yeah. 7am and already tired is a real state of being.
LOVE LOVE stopped another video and came right on over!!!! Hi friends how are ya?
I pray you can keep finding the silver lining and seeing the adventure in this new hard season ❤️ My best friend went through a similar experience- an unexpected breakup, and then her life just went through such beautiful changes, and now she is just so healed and free and excited about her life. I wish that for you!
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Loving your new home! Can’t wait to see it all come together!!!
You home looks so nice and so happy for you! 💕
Your apartment looks nice. Take it easy, one step at a time. Life could be challenging but you are tenacious and you can go far and beyond. I wish you the best. Cheers from Vancouver, Canada.
I’m realllly loving these vlogs!! Can’t wait to see more decorating!🥰
The new apartment looks great! I’m excited for this new chapter for you!
This video reminded me of the time I got divorced and moved to a one bedroom apartment with my 3 year old son.... like you said it will be a fun project for you to decorate, enjoy your life your days will get better with time
Michel always makes me smile!
It already looks so cute! I’m excited to see how it looks once everything is set up😍
So proud of you 💕
You can get opaque frosted plastic stuff to line windows to block the lower part of the windows. It looks chic and much nicer than cardboard! It's like window cling stuff that you cut to size. Find on Amazon.
More power to you girl, Love your vlogs 🥺❤️❤️
Welcome to Austin! I hope you love it here. ❤️
I love your new place! It will look so nice when you have everything all done and set up. I hope it is a happy new start for you and max!
So excited for what is to come for you!
I wish you the best of luck with everything! ❤️
Cheering you on in this next season!
Sending you so much 💕. You got this! 🤗
With Max he seems like a well behaved enough dog that he should become desensitized to the noise, but if you want to help the process you can always praise him when he is quiet and possibly teach him the word quiet.
Love the new apartment!! It’s already starting to lol amazing!
I've so been appreciative of you sharing this journey with us! Wishing you all the best!
I always love the feeling of a fresh new space and filling it with just the most loved items! It’s going to feel like home in no time!
What a place to heal, thrive, and fly…. Much love to you Michel.
You have so many amazing and beautiful things coming your way and this is just the beginning! You got this friend!!♡♡
Morning sweets! You are such a genuine, strong, sweet soul! I love watching your Vlogs! Prayers for peace strength and happiness on your new journey! You’ve got this!!! New beginnings await! Watch out TX she’s back!!!! 🙏🏻💪🏻
So proud of you. You are going to thrive here! The apartment is amazing 😘
I am SO glad you have Max with you along for the ride of this new journey.
I absolutely love your new place! You are going to make it SOO cute and I can’t wait to see the progress as you get comfortable
love the apartment and the yard space is perfect !!! Excited to see what you do with the space !
Soooo excited to see this new place come together. I think it’s going to be very healing for you as well. ☺️🙏
You could get a privacy film for the windows. You and Max are going to have a great life in your new place.
So excited to see you on this new journey. This apartment is the perfect space for you and Max to heal and grow :) Love your videos!
The apartment is super cute 🧡 I'm sure what you're going through is not easy at all but I know you'll get out of it stronger than ever 🙌🏼 Also, can't wait to see what you do with the space :)
Beautiful place - can’t wait to see how you will decorate .You are so lucky to have supportive parents.❤️
Your apartment is perfect. I love the new pots and plates and cups 😍
Welcome home! Good job splurging on yourself and making your new home all you. You got this. 💜
Well done Michel. You are amazing and the new beginning looks great. Good luck with everything we love you xxx you have all our support xxx
Congratulations!!! This is huge❤️ When times are heavy try to just breathe and when times are light try to have some fun with it. Big hugs!
I’m so proud of you for being so honest and fighting through this I’m happy your new life is coming together so beautifully. And you having max makes me so happy for you 💛
LOVE your new space! 👍🏼🙏🏼❤️
🙂 Nice to see you moving forward and making New memories 💌
So very proud of you! It’s only up from here ❤️
It looks so good. Can't wait to see how you make that space yours. Also, I was not expecting this video so this surprise made my day. 💜
Way to go Michel!! So proud of how you are handling yourself. Give yourself plenty of grace and love!! We are all here for you!!
Dad is a great camera guy! Not shaky and everything in focus. Hearing it took you many hours to build the bed makes me feel better because it took me 8 plus hours to build a dresser last week.
LOVING these vlogs lately! 💕
Peel the bananas, cut them into 1/2 inch rounds, & put them in a gallon bag in a single layer! They freeze so well that way and then they are so easy to toss in smoothies or mix with just a splash of almond milk & blend to make the yummiest banana “ice cream.”
Love the apartment and Max. You will both adjust well. Can’t wait for your next vlog.
So pretty!! ❤️❤️ You go girl!
You're apartment is HUGE, it's so nice have a lot of space while moving do you don't feel cramped, I can't wait to see what you have ahead of you 💕
I hope this was a joyous day for you. Bless you dear girl and your little dog too. Your Angel is right there with you and has always been. It can be seen in your beautiful smile. You light up every space you're in.
Michel! There are window stickers that you can put up and it lets light in but blocks the view! Almost like stained glass but not as transparent. I think that would be perfect for the windows instead of cardboard so Max doesn’t get overwhelmed with the outside