My 7 Dirt-Cheap Solutions to Potentially-Expensive Problems

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  • @lindsayp.671
    @lindsayp.671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1052

    I would be careful advising giving up your second car if you are married. This was one of the main ways I was trapped in an abusive marriage and couldn't leave. He convinced me it was more economical to sell my car. Just an angle that you might want to explore. Love your other advice, thanks!

    • @AKim-uu4hg
      @AKim-uu4hg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      Of course everyone has to take the advice that can apply to them. A TH-camr can not possibly add caveats to every word of advice they give to make it apply to every listener.

    • @gloomeh9048
      @gloomeh9048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I am so sorry to hear you were with an abusive partner who did that to you. I am happy to hear you were able to get away from him. I was not in an abusive relationship but while I was married for a while we only had one car and though useful for many it was verrrrry hard to make appointments that didn't interfere with his work schedule (I wasn't able to just drop him off he needed his car).

    • @aiya3130
      @aiya3130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      ​@@AKim-uu4hg Yes but this could apply to absolutely anyone. Abusive relationships are absurdly common. Something like 1 in 12 people. And sure there are risk factors but nobody ever expects it will happen to them. This is not some random weird fringe thing about "making it apply to every listener".

    • @aiya3130
      @aiya3130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I'm so, so sorry that happened to you. I'm so glad you brought this up. A lot of the advice I hear like this makes me uncomfortable. Like I've heard people suggest giving your spouse access to all your money, which seems incredibly risky to me.

    • @artchick07
      @artchick07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@AKim-uu4hg A seemingly safe relationship can become abusive very suddenly. Especially in a time like Covid, people are spending more time with each other and depression is at all-time high.

  • @Hhhhhhhhhhhh115
    @Hhhhhhhhhhhh115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1066

    1. Accountability groups for working out
    2. Apps, digital classes and meetup groups for immersing myself in language
    3. Use loyalty programmes to your advantage
    4. Use food journaling, rather than fad diets
    5. Giving up on the idea of having a car
    6. Following flight and hotel hacking accounts for cheap travel options
    7. Learning to DIY and not be scared of tools

    • @mariangelafrancini3795
      @mariangelafrancini3795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thaaaaaaaanks!

    • @_charwyn
      @_charwyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      H u da mvp!

    • @sammy-mz4jh
      @sammy-mz4jh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      not all heroes wear capes

    • @yoe-c5x
      @yoe-c5x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thanks! I couldn't even get through this on double speed!

    • @msspendlesssavemore
      @msspendlesssavemore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Aditi Hossain I agree. She just needs 10 minutes to include ads.

  • @nouchka1299
    @nouchka1299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    I WAS SO NOT PREPARED TO HEAR YOU SPEAKING IN FRENCH !!! Your voice sounds so different! Your accent is flawless !!

    • @JazminBautista
      @JazminBautista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same 😭🤧

    • @melanieovalles5254
      @melanieovalles5254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      It really is...I’m french and I was shocked at her wonderful french speaking talent, no american accent, pretty flawless pronounciation too!

    • @jessicaaa2961
      @jessicaaa2961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s the time stamp? Lol

    • @wolfferoni
      @wolfferoni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jessicaaa2961 5:40

    • @Labsluv24
      @Labsluv24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bien sur!

  • @silviaserafini4708
    @silviaserafini4708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    as an italian I would recommend to avoid completely the month of august because it's the time when all the italians take simultaneously their own vacation time so it's very crowded and the prices are very high

    • @ashleycayab815
      @ashleycayab815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When is the best month then?

    • @thatswhatisaidCA
      @thatswhatisaidCA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@ashleycayab815 Most places in the world are great in Sept/Oct or April/May. Just make sure to check on when school spring breaks are. :)

    • @nisap7843
      @nisap7843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ashleycayab815 usually February, March, November are the cheapest months to visit Italy. There are some local exceptions (Venice and Viareggio are really expensive on Mardi Gras that's usually happens in February or in March)

    • @liviaclaire
      @liviaclaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@nisap7843 I would not risk going to Venice in the winter. There is high humidity(therefore foggy and cold) and floods during most of that season.

    • @SparklesRMNA13
      @SparklesRMNA13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rome was pretty calm during Ferragosto last year!

  • @kairosculturedfoods
    @kairosculturedfoods 4 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Today I actually just hit my 30 day streak on Duolingo learning Spanish! Pretty proud of that

    • @JazminBautista
      @JazminBautista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know how important it was for you to stay consistent. As a Spanish speaker let me say this, nunca es tarde de empezar un hábito nuevo.

    • @laexploradoraaaXD
      @laexploradoraaaXD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome!

    • @TheCesarn95
      @TheCesarn95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Muy bien ;)

    • @thiagogregory1
      @thiagogregory1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JazminBautista wow very good, you speak Spanish very good

    • @sarahruiz6553
      @sarahruiz6553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Espero que sigues avanzando. ¡No rindes!

  • @yvonnezimmer7246
    @yvonnezimmer7246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Considering repairs/tools I'd definitely add sewing. Just knowing how to fix minor holes and sew a button is hella valuable.

    • @cbpd89
      @cbpd89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes! Definitely a good skill! Being able to hem pants or skirts, or even take little tucks here and there is great for making your wardrobe last longer and look better!

  • @Watermelonsoup420
    @Watermelonsoup420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Hey Chelsea, delta customer service rep here. Thank you so much for your loyalty and for being a gold medallion!! 😃💕 (I am not here just cause you mentioned delta, I am a long time follower of TFD lmao)

  • @CaseyBurnsInvesting
    @CaseyBurnsInvesting 4 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    America is trying on my method of saving money.
    1. Rarely go outside
    2. Aversion to large groups of people
    Welcome to the fold 👋🏼
    But really though, having an equally frugal spouse is essential imo.

    • @kawaiidere1023
      @kawaiidere1023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Nobody is catching anything from you. You rock

    • @anjaschatz640
      @anjaschatz640 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get depressed, isolated

    • @xiction
      @xiction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol agree on the spouse

    • @samph3315
      @samph3315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      A lot of truth here my friend about your spouse remark. I don't think that many people really discuss finances or more importantly financial habits when they go into a marriage. One of the great things about my marriage is that we're both smart about money. We entered into the relationship being upfront about our financial histories.

    • @jacquelinele9170
      @jacquelinele9170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@samph3315 even if you don't both start on the same page about finances, it's important to even be able to communicate about money and to have the same values, at least from my experience lol

  • @martyyu
    @martyyu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Scurvy is due to a vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency leads to rickets.

    • @Samantha2209
      @Samantha2209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Argh matey!

    • @michellekaiser5907
      @michellekaiser5907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I too was triggered by the need to say this!

    • @oliviagail3599
      @oliviagail3599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Good thing she's got citrus earrings

    • @olliebee5605
      @olliebee5605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My partner thru-hiked the pct (mexico-canada bother you California, Oregon, Washington) and managed to get himself scurvy out in WA. I still can't stop ragging on him about it.

    • @dianeyoung8068
      @dianeyoung8068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you want to fight Covid-19, take Vit. D or get out in the sun.

  • @kiya12309
    @kiya12309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    I wish I could see footage of young Chelsea just going about her day wrecking cars and going on spending sprees and throwing the cards in the trash. She sounds delightfully reckless :'D

    • @rosabellaalvarez-calderon4586
      @rosabellaalvarez-calderon4586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I want to see a video featuring Chelsea's parents telling us all what REALLY went through their minds when they found out that their lovely daughter had stolen their credit card to buy some ugly Ugg boots, which she promptly ruined shortly after through carelessness.....

    • @luzheaney8545
      @luzheaney8545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She reminds me of Patty Mayonaise, from the cartoon Doug.

    • @luzheaney8545
      @luzheaney8545 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      She reminds me of Patty Mayonaise, from the cartoon Doug.

    • @luzheaney8545
      @luzheaney8545 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      She reminds me of Patty Mayonaise, from the cartoon Doug.

  • @maggiebookworm
    @maggiebookworm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The spoiler alert about not being in France killed me! I laughed out loud but then I immediately felt bad for Chelsea. I hope you can see your husband soon!

  • @shoppaholic90meah91
    @shoppaholic90meah91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I find this channel so refreshing. I've been subscribed for over a year now and I've changed my mindset. This has affected how I spend and save money. My attitude towards money has changed and I'm so glad it has made a difference.

    • @JazminBautista
      @JazminBautista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed 🤝 it’s refreshing to see a new perspective

    • @sparklevibesgaming
      @sparklevibesgaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Likewise, likewise. I have a positive relationship with money now and it feels fabulous! 💸

    • @connieciarallo3744
      @connieciarallo3744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes thanks Chelsea and the TFD group! You’re all younger than me and have taught me how to live better financially... wish I had this revelation in my younger years!!

  • @Ariel310791
    @Ariel310791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Mon dieu Chelsea ! Je suis ta chaîne depuis 2 ans maintenant et je suis choquée que tu parles aussi bien le français !!!! Ton accent est parfait

  • @Sophie-um4vz
    @Sophie-um4vz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I can also recommend:
    • not owning a car
    • not traveling
    • no clothes shopping except something breaks or is needed
    • definitely planning the meals for the week
    • going to a consumer market if available
    • trying Asien/Middle Eastern markets instead of a supermarket
    • definitely not paying for a gym
    • Shopping second hand for clothes but also furniture, tech, etc.
    • drinking tap water
    • no window shopping (that shit creates unnecessary yearnings)
    • buying plants when they are small
    • spending more for a really good home brew coffee and relinquishing coffee shops (maybe bake your own cake as well)
    • not buying snacks (I will demolish a weeks worth in one sitting. Not good for the wallet nor the health.)

    • @amandabromell9660
      @amandabromell9660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      No travel and no snacks? what a sad, sad life.

    • @TheFeyRa
      @TheFeyRa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Lol can't tell if this is tongue-in-cheek or serious. I agree with all except the no traveling part, though I suppose you could replace traveling with other hobbies. I don't snack, either.

    • @claudiatorres831
      @claudiatorres831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Not traveling? Really? If you do it intelligently is the best investment you can do for yourself. It expands your mind, your heart.

    • @onewithnothing2
      @onewithnothing2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@claudiatorres831 I think what is meant is traveling abroad. I for one support taking a trip to a nature shelter instead :) or finding a nice place to go to in your home state :) I can see that it can be seen as an investment in yourself, but this is an article about spending, so i think it is a good suggestion :)

    • @Sophie-um4vz
      @Sophie-um4vz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well, I know traveling is important for a lot of people but I never had the money for it. I would probably do it if I could. And no snacking isn’t really sad. I’m overweight and gaining my fitness back, so I’m proud of it. :)

  • @northwestgirl930
    @northwestgirl930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I didn't own a car until I was 26. I walked and biked everywhere. However, I also didn't live in a city with reliable public transportation. In my own experience, that combination was an enormous handicap that limited me from being able to go to college, have employment opportunities, and enjoy things that I love, such as trail running, and being able to attend local events. I was essentially cut off from being able to grow and expand.
    So, while I respect the choice people sometimes make to live without a vehicle, it wasnt for me.
    Also, the exercise I received through walking and biking was adequate at best. Even though I was on my feet all day at work and carried my groceries uphill in my arms, I still needed to avoid excessive eating.

  • @sugarbomb187
    @sugarbomb187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Chelsea je t'écoute depuis le Québec et je dois te remercier de nous désigner comme "francophones" et non "français", bravo ❤️ Les gens font souvent l'amalgame entre français/francophone et c'est très fatiguant! Merci pour tout ce que tu fais and honestly thank you for keeping it real in these tough times. I've started feeling disconnected from most youtubers and hence stopped watching most of them but I look forward to your videos every week. Thank you for everything xx

    • @MichiruEll
      @MichiruEll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      C'est vrai que les gens oublient qu'il y pas que les français qui parlent français. Bonjour depuis la Suisse :)

    • @vivianetiercy5691
      @vivianetiercy5691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bien joué Chelsea, ton français est excellent! Meilleurs messages depuis la Suisse

    • @f.-j.j.5738
      @f.-j.j.5738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      J'écoute depuis Haïti 🇭🇹

    • @antiantipoda
      @antiantipoda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, je parle français mais je suis je habite en Brasil. Francophone all the way.

    • @diontankeita6650
      @diontankeita6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A bit late to the party...but I concur.
      En tous cas, je découvre peu à peu la chaîne et j'étais déjà impressionnée par la qualité du contenu. Mais entendre Chelsea parler un français si impeccable, avec un accent quasi imperceptible la rend encore plus admirable !
      Merci Chelsea de partager des conseils d'une si grande qualité !

  • @movingforwardLDTH
    @movingforwardLDTH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The hubs & I saved up the cash for our wedding reception, then prepaid the cash to our Amex & used the card to pay the vendor. Didn’t touch the points, kept using the card thru the years and - together w/airline points hubby’s job brought us - a big anniversary trip (10? 15?) was basically “free.” (Note: the wedding was almost 3 decades ago & in total cost us $4,000.)
    Also: September/October is a wonderful time to visit Rome/Florence, especially if hot weather isn’t your best friend.

  • @deanneekstrand4128
    @deanneekstrand4128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +742

    "You could probably be less reliant on your car than you are now."
    *Laughs in rural Midwest*

    • @michellekaiser5907
      @michellekaiser5907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Yeah... I used to live in Oklahoma. There are parts of the world that aren't bastions of transit options.

    • @amandatoodles351
      @amandatoodles351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Safer at home helped me to see how many unnecessary trips I was making. I’ve definitely gotten better at planning my groceries to eliminate the need to go out in between. She might have meant little changes like that for those of us in rural areas!

    • @Aelffwynn
      @Aelffwynn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      *Laughs in rural west*

    • @rebeccajesse4604
      @rebeccajesse4604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      lol I was thinking that too. for years I lived in a place that was over a half hour away by car on a highway from where I worked and went to school. But I now live in a place with public transit and I should probably start thinking about ways to reduce the amount of driving I do...

    • @elizabethcoleman4265
      @elizabethcoleman4265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I can take the bus if I can drive half an hour to town first...

  • @margarethamadoures3043
    @margarethamadoures3043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    You talking about accountability really made me think of the book the 4 tendencies Gretchen Ruben. It sounds like a lot of the people who drop out of exercising belong to the group of "obligers". Those people need external accountability to follow through with their wanted habits. You might want to check her books out, I found them very eye-opening.

  • @christalm.3231
    @christalm.3231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I wish the USA, as a whole, valued public transportation and making cities/communities walkable BUT that isn't the case. They've designed most cities with cars in mind. I wish I didn't have to have a car to just manage my day to day life.

    • @JazminBautista
      @JazminBautista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We would most likely interact more with each other too!

    • @vylet2292
      @vylet2292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JazminBautista In some places, interacting more with people while taking public transportation and walking to and from those stops is dangerous. So even if they do have decent public transportation, it's safer to drive. A shame it's that way a lot of places- otherwise I'd drive less too. But you sound really nice so I'd totally take the bus with you 😎

  • @tiaraono7668
    @tiaraono7668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    i wish i lived in a place where going car free was a real option. Its not safe to bike or walk in a lot of my town. I hate driving and would gladly give it up.

    • @alexandrac591
      @alexandrac591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel for you. Car-centric land use planning makes me so angry. It is unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists and also unsafe for the health of the planet. It not necessary but we are so used to assuming cars are the norm. I have seen a recent study (trying to find it) that reflects your exact sentiment. It IS possible to design a town to be walkable and have good transit. Like Chelsea often says, it's a policy issue. I think it's also cultural about how public transit is portrayed and thought of. People might complain that transit is so expensive, but honestly, roads are not free! Air pollution and negative health effects from driving all have serious costs.

    • @antiantipoda
      @antiantipoda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am in the opposite side of the spectrum. I have lived all my life in cities, used a lot of transit and have never learned to drive. Now in my 40s I want to be able to visit my brother's place in the mountains and not be tied to anyone if I need to drive into town to get something. It's all hills on the way there on dirt roads, not bikeable and not walkable for sure. I am waiting for the Brazilian DMV to reopen to start my journey learning how to drive.

  • @MyahWorld
    @MyahWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just watched a Jen Im video on a self care day and really liked the way she food journaled. It was all about eating intentionally. Not restricting her food choices. Like thinking about what she was craving, why she wanted it, and enjoying the flavors, etc. And lol I'm the same with the sugar part. Never gonna give it up 😂💜

  • @the.annethology
    @the.annethology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    When Chelsea was speaking in french she sounded and looked so different. I heard your whole demeanor changes when speaking in another language. Also agree it brings more opportunities being bilingual, would love to learn Spanish or Japanese!

    • @PallabiGhosh22
      @PallabiGhosh22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      M using duolingo for spanish..and its almost like a game and free

    • @seleciaa
      @seleciaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I speak both Spanish and Japanese fluently. Start with Spanish if you're a native English speaker. It's a lot easier, and you'll have more opportunities to speak it depending on where you're located. :) Buena suerte/頑張って!

    • @the.annethology
      @the.annethology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@seleciaa thanks! Nihonggo is very difficult and i realized i like learning in a class setting rather than alone. You are so cool for being multilingual!!!

    • @seleciaa
      @seleciaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@the.annethology No problem! I love that I can speak multiple languages, and I'm always happy to help people get on the bilingual/multilingual path. :)

    • @rosabellaalvarez-calderon4586
      @rosabellaalvarez-calderon4586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@seleciaa Fun fact for those people learning Spanish: do NOT say "lujurioso" thinking it means "luxurious", and be careful with bebe (baby/drink). My grandmother once ended up talking about her "lustful" (lujurioso) bathroom (she meant to say "luxurious") and another friend once got a barman kinda confused, as he did not understand if she wanted a drink or to have a baby....

  • @HeatherDougherty
    @HeatherDougherty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really great to hear you talking about ditching the car! I live in Wisconsin, I needed to be very deliberate about where I chose to live to make this possible, but finally I am at a spot where we can sell our car. We have already been a one car couple for 6.5 years.

  • @laexploradoraaaXD
    @laexploradoraaaXD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah I went to Rome and Florence in December. I used Duolingo to learn Italian prior to flying there. My friend and I bought a Groupon and used Airbnb. We spent a week in Italy, booked trains before arriving, and even accounting for all the food and wine we bought, I spent less on that trip than the cost of a round-trip ticket.

  • @creativitorii7253
    @creativitorii7253 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    "I eat sugar, I generally don't feel good. Still gonna eat sugar. Sorry body."
    Me

    • @JazminBautista
      @JazminBautista 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😫 foooood is so good

    • @janeandrews1790
      @janeandrews1790 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Eat fresh fruit. Berries, nectarines, watermelons. They have sweetness but it’s different. And ultimately better.

  • @OwlPhoenix
    @OwlPhoenix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    ABONNÉE FRANCAISE ICI !!! Yaayyy
    J'ai crié quand tu as commencé a parlé français ! Merci de penser à nous ! J'adore tes conseils. 😘

  • @KeithSoOfficial
    @KeithSoOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Some really solid tips here! Thanks Chelsea!
    My tip on saving money: Before I spend, always think twice - is that really necessary and do I really want this?
    That stops my impulse buying and it helps me a lot.

  • @cathiehealey4608
    @cathiehealey4608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The key for me to workout regularly is for me to enjoy the activity. If it's boring, nothing else matters.

  • @nomipyar
    @nomipyar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love love LOVE the fact that y’all included your sources and links to articles in the description for us to be able to read over. Awesome vid Chelsea! Also... your French 😍😍 oui oui!!!

  • @missbritty2
    @missbritty2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Oh my lord the EXACT same thing happened to me with my physical journey. Up until 22 I was super active in everyday life with Uni and a serving job. Then I packed on the pounds with a teaching job and felt so weak. At 25 I’m still trying to find a way to infuse it into my life every day!

    • @J_Kwan
      @J_Kwan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m 24 and I’m at this place too! I’ve never particularly cared about how I look, but my body straight-up FEELS bad.
      I’ve started trying out random workout vids on TH-cam, recently been into yoga and contortionism lmao. It’s not very strenuous but it helps my body feel like it’s actually doing something, it’s the most limber I’ve felt in 20 years, def recommend hahaha

    • @thefinancialdiet
      @thefinancialdiet  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is definitely a struggle to find a balance, but having an accountability partner, be it a spouse or friend, really can help!
      - Saidah, TFD

    • @oliviakay218
      @oliviakay218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exact same boat! Especially being in quarantine is making it hard to keep up with basic step goals.

  • @bookwyrmn
    @bookwyrmn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Oh man, I was super excited for you and your husband and then that spoiler popped up. 😥😥 We are separated right now too so I get how hard that is. Thank you for this awesome and useful video. Take care!

  • @Lillith.
    @Lillith. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a history of problematic eating and, probably as a result, can't tell when it's time for me to eat. When I really got into exercise, I started doing journaling. I got really obsessed with it, but it still helped me. I found out I didn't eat enough and went to find out how to fix it. When you undereat it is for example adviced to stop drinking caffeine and water as these are really good at suppressing feelings of hunger and don't add to your calorie intake (if you drink it without milk and sugar).
    The only reason I found out was starting to journal. Don't start doing this without supervision. It's hard to break with if you have a tendency to get obsessive. It's always safer to consult a doctor before starting. It may cost more, but your health is worth your life.

  • @noone9472
    @noone9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Wtf your French is so good! The accent!! 😱 (I’m french btw so you can trust me on this)

  • @lavayuki
    @lavayuki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm pretty dedicated to gym and like going on my own, I live alone and have been going to gym for many years solo. The lockdown has made me realise how much I love going to the gym and hate working out at home. I make use of loyalty cards for grocery stores, they give me a lot of vouchers. I couldn't live without a car though, public transport is hardly existent where I live and my workplace is 30 mins drive away. I would love to live in a city like London or something where you don't need a car

  • @nervousbreakdown711
    @nervousbreakdown711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I need to get back into learning ASL. I’ve tried learning oral languages and they don’t stick but ASL...it’s so beautiful...

    • @MissRedheadRapunzel
      @MissRedheadRapunzel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m learning AUSLAN and I use it nearly every month at work. I need to freshen up my signs and enrol in the cert 2 after rona

    • @nataliehilberg7926
      @nataliehilberg7926 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! ASL is beautiful! I'm a visual learner, so it felt a bit intuitive as well.

    • @jonathand9096
      @jonathand9096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This! I’m bilingual (English, Spanish) and took an ASL class in college... when I eventually utilized the basics I had learned with a regular customer at my financial services job, the sheer warmth of being greatly appreciated by someone who had more than just a language barrier in a necessary function of their life was truly a highlight in my life. A goal of mine would be to be fluent in all 3 languages 🙏

  • @paigedel1961
    @paigedel1961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your France-french accent is so cute! I learned French as an adult too but I live in Quebec now so the accent is really different haha. Et je suis d'accord, être billingue a vraiment changé ma vie 💜

  • @krmendozaa
    @krmendozaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can attest that being a one-car household with my husband has been a GAME CHANGER for us in LA. It was never a consideration until like you, we lived abroad in Australia, where we relied on public transit almost exclusively in Sydney. Like you I wish I had my own car sometimes for the convenience but honestly ride-share & public transit usually take care of things. Friends & coworker’s were usually nice about offering me a ride home too if we were out late as well. We are moving to a car-dependent city though so I’m curious as to how this will play out but since we will be working from home for the most part it should be fine

  • @allystanhope4431
    @allystanhope4431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Can we stop car shaming people on TFD? Yes, owning a car can be expensive but is very necessary for many people outside of massive cities like NYC that have good transportation networks. If driving vs public transportation cuts down your commute by 30-60 minutes each way, I think a lot of people would argue it’s a very worthwhile expense to be able to use that time for something more meaningful.

    • @allystanhope4431
      @allystanhope4431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Patricia I get that it’s her experience but seeing as a large chunk of people don’t have the same NYC experience it would be nice to see a more well rounded view sometimes. It always comes up on these type of lists which is frustrating to hear over and over again when there’s nothing you can realistically do about it 🤷🏼‍♀️ Telling some people not to drive to save money is like saying don’t eat to save money - it’s that essential. Some practical advice on how to cost effectively own a car would be welcomed by many rather than just don’t own one.

    • @J_Kwan
      @J_Kwan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ally Stanhope you’re probably not going to get that kind of breakdown here because her views on car ownership are pretty clear, but there are plenty of financial experts on TH-cam who have that sort of content available

    • @allystanhope4431
      @allystanhope4431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      J Kay I don’t necessarily need that breakdown myself, just offering a suggestion of what might appeal to the audience. The same types of comments come up on TFC about content relatability - not everyone who watches lives in big cities and there’s a lot tied to financial life that reflects that context (transportation, home ownership, etc.). Chelsea and TFD are reputable sources of info and I think people would want to hear advice from them about these topics even if it isn’t specifically Chelsea’s day to day reality.

    • @alexandrac591
      @alexandrac591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I also think that, as she often says, this is a policy issue. Good and well-maintained public transit exists or fails due to policy choices. It's a real shame that so many places choose to subsidize cars over public transportation. As much as people complain that transit is "so expensive", roads and car-centric land use planning is also very expensive.

    • @ryanpakula3321
      @ryanpakula3321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't think her supporting not having a car is "car shaming." Maybe just work on learning to look past the parts of the videos that don't apply to or work for you, because that advice is very valuable for others (and, no doubt, vice versa for other advice).

  • @mickkaylaerbach4559
    @mickkaylaerbach4559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Can you do a video on your complete monthly spending? Kind of like the millenial Money videos on cost of living

  • @audreyu3643
    @audreyu3643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Whooo, j'ai l'habitude de regarder tes vidéos mais t'entendre parler français m'a fait un sacré choc ! Tu as un très très bon accent !

  • @SusanaXpeace2u
    @SusanaXpeace2u 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have no car and I construct my life around that. I live near several good bus routes, 3 supermarkets on my Rd, I walk to work, I walk to pilates, yoga, it all works for me. I listen to people prioritise their car and then build a life around a car. They feel bad for me 😂
    This might work better in Dublin in Europe though, public transport is perfectly safe.

  • @quinnlarson8688
    @quinnlarson8688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the idea of accountability groups! I feel the same with my budget. Knowing that I wrote down what I want to spend this month really helps be get there! Accountability for the win!!

  • @projectverna1937
    @projectverna1937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So glad to have another great Chelsea video. She's always been so authentic, charismatic and funny. Keep making these

  • @OliviaBeille
    @OliviaBeille 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    French is my first language and I am AMAZED by your pronounciation! For an instant I asked myself if French wasnt your primary language as well!

  • @nataliekmaguire
    @nataliekmaguire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was so shocked and delighted when you said you might be rejoining your husband in a week, and sincerely disappointed when you said it didn't happen. I'm so sorry you're both going through this.
    Also, I have to commend you on sticking to your programming schedule during what must be a really hard time for you. I really enjoy your videos, and the consistency of them has been good for me when almost everything else in my life has been thrown out the window. Thank you for keeping to "business as usual" on this channel, it hasn't gone unnoticed.

  • @alyssaknox9188
    @alyssaknox9188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had issues as a teen with calorie restriction (I would eat every other day) but looking back I was practicing a form of intermittent fasting, it just wasn't a "thing" yet so everyone thought I was insane. Now I usually skip breakfast (I was NEVER a breakfast eater even as a kid and it drove me crazy when people would say it was the "most important meal of the day"...) I may snack during the day but usually don't end up feeling truly hungry until 3 or so. This just works for me. I eat when I'm hungry, and stop when I'm satisfied. My husband comes from a "clean plate" family so when it comes to our children I often have to remind him that eating everything on their plate is not the goal, them being satisfied and no longer hungry is the goal.

  • @laurenpalumbo5510
    @laurenpalumbo5510 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I pride myself on never getting 'suckered into' buying sponsored products from youtube vids, but as an American living in France for the past 3 years (and also married to a Frenchman) I'm thisclose to signing up for Lingoda after hearing your flawless language skills!!!

  • @Moranee1
    @Moranee1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ohhhh j'ai crier quand tu t'es mis a parler en français ! Un petit bonjour du Québec, tu m'inspires énormément !

  • @CraigCall
    @CraigCall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love languages. I am still working on my French, but I speak English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and ASL, and I am working on French, Japanese and Latin right now.

  • @eyyalex
    @eyyalex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hadn’t thought of exercise with regards to accountability. Now that you mention it, you’re right, and the most working out I’ve done consistently was when I told someone I would show up at certain place at a certain time. Thanks for the realization. Time to find a workout buddy, or buddies.

  • @lavenderwitch3502
    @lavenderwitch3502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With COVID-19 my family of four went from all having jobs to 3 of us unemployed. So, we went from using 4 cars to putting the insurance on hold for two and the three of us unemployed sharing a car for occasional errands. Saved tons of money since we don't each need a car anymore and rarely go out, and helped our carbon footprints.

  • @maureenstern6212
    @maureenstern6212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh! J'ai adoré la partie en français!

  • @tammygant4216
    @tammygant4216 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sure it's already mentioned somewhere down there in the comments, but DIY also includes repairing, recycling or repurposing clothes and other household things. I've saved a bit doing that.

  • @claire-marienoel4300
    @claire-marienoel4300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonjour ! Ça fait plaisir de vous entendre parler Français... très bel accent bravo !
    Votre chaîne m'a beaucoup aidée pour gérer mon budget, merci :-)

  • @Daisy-vv2yn
    @Daisy-vv2yn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a pretty much native French speaker - yours is impeccable! Great accent and refined vocab!

  • @milovate6758
    @milovate6758 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Last week I've had a flat tire on my bike. And although I live in the Netherlands, my mom would always say I needed to go to the repair shop. But this time, i did it myself, because it was always so inconvenient to not have my bike and take the bus instead (the bus ride would cost me 5 euro's to go to school!). I was so proud that I patched the tire myself! Though I'm checking every 5 minutes if my tire is flat while cycling my 30 minute route...

  • @Courtney11286
    @Courtney11286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your Aidan Shaw reference made me think, I’d love to see you do a video comparing SATC to real life in NYC regarding finances! I loved that show but it was so completely out of touch with reality.
    In regards to travel, I just went to Florence for NYE and had a wonderful time. Not crowded at all and around 50 degrees and sunny during the day. Loved it.

  • @englishrachid6383
    @englishrachid6383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Chelsea! Je te suis depuis super longtemps. Je suis surpris de t'entendre parlé français, ton accent est magnifique. Bisous d'Algerie.

  • @cristiane5859
    @cristiane5859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was a bad emotional driver and I gotten into a couple accidents. My first crash was into bridge at 16. I was lucky I did not go into the creek and was 800m away from home. I made the stupid choice to drive my car home I was really lucky it didn’t explode, as I later found out I damaged the radiator. I decided not to drive for 3 years. After some therapy, driving school and self reflection I started driving again. Having a full drivers license has benefited me professionally and personally. Now I am 25 , I am a cautious and safe driver. I tend to give bad drivers on the road the benefit of the doubt because I used to be one of them.

    • @annaclay4498
      @annaclay4498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you were able to drive again.

  • @Bee-of9uu
    @Bee-of9uu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would so so like to see you do a video on the other end of the spectrum -
    Things that you could spend less on but probably shouldn't (possile topics like food, clothes, health ,etc)

  • @MinkytheMinkY
    @MinkytheMinkY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been a member of REI since 2005. I love their rentals. Outdoor gear can get pretty expensive and sometimes you want to try before you buy, especially if you're new to the activity and just feeling things out or when you can afford something. Other times, you know you'llonly use something once, like when you invite extra folks to activities or you forgot who you lent your gear to. This happens and it's great to know that's not going to hold you back, you can rent.

  • @DominiquesDay
    @DominiquesDay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I looovvveeee REI! Even though I really don’t buy much from there (or anywhere honestly, I try not spend any unnecessary money) I love that it’s basically a customer owned business, they give money back to the environment, they try to be inclusive with their outdoor activities, and I just love everything outdoors so it’s basically my playground. But yeah, that 10% back is nice.

    • @shannonransom5996
      @shannonransom5996 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't know it was only $20 for life!! I'm a climber (or was pre-rona lol) and am going to actually have to start BUYING shoes soon (I've been getting them from comps up until now) and a $20 investment will literally pay for itself in one shoe purchase

  • @movingforwardLDTH
    @movingforwardLDTH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved hearing you speak French! Years (decades) ago I taught myself Italian in prep for a whirlwind hosteling trip through Spain/France/Italy w/a friend. I tried learning some French...and I quickly learned that i have ZERO ear for speaking that beautiful language. This was confirmed years later when a young woman (18 yo daughter of a coworker of a neighbor) stayed a summer w/us in the U.S. to reinforce her English. She tried SO hard to teach me ... but my ears/brain/tongue just wouldn’t get it together! 🤣.
    Seriously thinking about re-learning Italian, or maybe Swedish (for an eventual visit to the homeland of my maternal grandmother.)

  • @Favilein
    @Favilein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love car. I got it as a present for my 18th birthday. Now it's 9 years old and still a great car. Yes, i don't use it that much these days and it burns a lot of money, but it's an extended living room just for myself. I lived in different situations during the years. I gave my car to my dad when I moved to a big city for 4 months. It was stressful. I can't afford a room just for myself at this time. Even the breathing of my roommates stressed me out. But when I moved back and got my car back, i realized that the car gave me a place to be alone if I want to. A place to think and breath. My place. I can't afford living by my own and i don't know if I want to, but i'm sure my car is worth the money.
    It's easy to think that a car is just a thing, but it can be so much more if it needs to.

  • @beccaseideman4378
    @beccaseideman4378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I taught swing dance and got my degree in theater (Great money decision lol)! I was so happy when you mentioned that. Thanks for the great video Chelsea!

  • @danyiw7178
    @danyiw7178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow ton français est impressiomnant ! Je t'écris de Montréal et je parle plusieurs langues aussi. Bien qu'être trilingue est une source de fierté, je ne suis pas aussi fluente dans chaque langue que ceux qui sont monolingues. C'est définitivement du travail pour les multilingues :)

  • @LadyDanielle02
    @LadyDanielle02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally agree about not owning a car. I sold the only car I ever owned 15 years ago and haven't looked back. Although I live in Berlin (which offers a lot of alternatives), I'd actually sold the car several months before I moved here while I was still living in a small city in Canada (with terrible public transport) and got around on my bike. I think you're spot-on about reducing car travel even if you can't go completely car-free, and sometimes, just owning the car makes you reliant on it. I have a few friends here in Berlin who own cars (and again, you don't need a car here, and I can attest that they don't need their cars), and they drive their cars regularly pretty much just because they have them.
    I also think there's a lot to be said for planning your lifestyle around not having a car. My husband and I would like to buy a house in the near future, and we're only looking at areas where we can continue to live without a car (close enough to public transport, etc)

  • @ThinkingMoon
    @ThinkingMoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man, young Chelsea was totally chaotic. This gives me hope that feigning adulthood is totally possible for me!

  • @Diana-cs5ub
    @Diana-cs5ub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When are you coming out with a new book ? all this content after COVID is so useful but a lot to memorize!! I wish I had you in my nightstand like the other book!! ☺️😊

  • @ralc16967
    @ralc16967 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow your French is actually pretty good ! I am a French Canadian studying to be an English teacher and I ADORE your videos. Merci beaucoup pour tout tes conseils !

  • @jamkwasowski5207
    @jamkwasowski5207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Chelsea already, but I ADORE the version of Chelsea in this video. Maximally hilare and extremely enjoyable. Off to live in a parasocial fantasy in which we are the best of pals...

  • @asartelilith6313
    @asartelilith6313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're amazing when you talk French ! I was so impressed ! Thanks for your work, I listen it in the morning and it inspires me. I've been able to save more thanks to TFD ! I'm French, sorry if my english is awful.

  • @ellamoony15
    @ellamoony15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree, food journaling and working out set times has done it for me!! :)

  • @NYCRose84
    @NYCRose84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We stan a financially savvy musical theater queen

  • @lournamarquezesq
    @lournamarquezesq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so excited to hear someone else’s MOTHER is her personal contractor... I had no idea how to deal with a drill bit or level until Rona... she and I redid my bathroom including tiled walls, mixing cement, grout, etc... we are so lucky to have those teachers for those new skills! Thanks for all the tips too - and hope my one year of French so far leads to your French fluidity (candle emoji)

  • @clementineclement5757
    @clementineclement5757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First of all, as a French, I'm amazed at your excellent accent and fluency : congratulations, je vous félicite. Re. Pilates, how very true : before covid, we were a group of 4 , and since one had a huge lounge, we all met at her place and had a qualified, friendly pilates trainer come once a week : that was just so enjoyable and stimulating. And sharing the cost into 4 made it really so affordable, no comparison with a one-to-one coach or gym hall, in fact a mere 12€ per person ! And I ended up making super friends. Can(t wait for our courses to resume since trying it on our own gets so boring.

  • @josianest-arnault8883
    @josianest-arnault8883 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Tu parles bien français! Félicitations ! Je suis du Québec et j'ai découvert ta chaîne il y a 1mois. J'écoute toutes tes vidéos pour me mettre à jour! Continue ton bon travail TRÈS inspirant! 👌❤

  • @beacreates4370
    @beacreates4370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Not owning a car is easier said than done. It's easy when you live in places like New York or places throughout Europe where public transport is accessible. But for the rest of us, that's just not possible or not worth it. If I didn't have a car, I wouldn't be able to get to the grocery store and I would have to spend $200 for a bus trip just to go and see my parents. I didn't have a car for my first semester of college, and I either had to go grocery shopping and the shitty gas station across the street, or I had to beg friends to take my with them when they went to the grocery store. For the majority of the people in the U.S. having a car isn't optional.

    • @mikaamane2719
      @mikaamane2719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's almost like this video wasn't custom made for you then.

    • @WeWannaRockAllNight
      @WeWannaRockAllNight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I lost my car at the beginning of quarentine. I havent felt it yet because Im taking online classes, and im suspended from work. As soon as everything goes back to normal here. I know Im gonna be expending WAAAAAYY more money than I was before. Going to work and going to college. Not too exited for that

    • @beacreates4370
      @beacreates4370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikaamane2719 I was more pointing out the new york bias that went into this video. Public transport just isn't a thing in a lot of places, and I hate that they make people feel bad for actually needing a car.

    • @beacreates4370
      @beacreates4370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WeWannaRockAllNight Aww im sorry about your situation! I hope everything goes better for you

    • @vannareyne6336
      @vannareyne6336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikaamane2719 "For the majority of people"

  • @Thukfudo
    @Thukfudo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carsharing works really well for me. It’s far cheaper and far less stressful than owning my own car. It’s really nice to have a small range of different sized and fully serviced cars at my disposal. As a bonus you can directly see how much your spending on driving with no hidden cost.

  • @BudgetGirl
    @BudgetGirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm just catching up on this video and i love this uber-sassy version of you... also the joyful pose by your burnt out car is hilarious

  • @celeste8360
    @celeste8360 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked in the tourist industry for awhile and traveling peak season is insane. Hot, expensive and so many of my poor customers were stressed. If you can avoid it do so and if that is the only time you can go just be prepared and accept that something will go wrong.

  • @theMad155
    @theMad155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For language learning, I also recommend au pairing/nannying. It is a great way to immerse yourself in a culture and language while having housing and income taken care of. You generally don’t make a whole lot of money, so you won’t be able to travel and such, but you can live in the country with a family who can teach you a lot.

  • @katiegriggs9825
    @katiegriggs9825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have notoriously been bad at regularly keeping a diary/journal, but I still bought a little journal and have been sticking to a 500 calorie deficit. I'm hopeful that having a dedicated journal (as well as not trading off making dinner with my bf because he is skinny as heck so I don't want to serve him low calorie meals) will help me stick to this and finally reach my fitness goals!

  • @americancitizen748
    @americancitizen748 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I taught myself web programming by watching free MIT courses on TH-cam. That, along with some other websites and some cheap books I bought on eBay, meant that my education was basically free. Only downside was that it was extremely time consuming and I was not earning money while learning! But it was fun and I will have the knowledge forever.

  • @jp4865
    @jp4865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Chelsea bravo pour ton français!! Je suis impressionnée. J'adore ta chaîne ❤️

  • @sounddude177
    @sounddude177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A travel hack I often do is piggyback vacation days on work travel days. Work is covering me to go somewhere and I tack on a couple extra days ( on my expense of course). I've also routed work trips through interesting locations. I had to work 2 weeks outside of Newcastle. Found a cheap flight through Iceland and got 4 days in Iceland for essentially free and didn't cost my employer anything extra.

  • @sizzaaa7394
    @sizzaaa7394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love how she’s so self aware

  • @joybraza9550
    @joybraza9550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoy listening to your tips as much as I enjoy seeing a glimpse of Mona once in a while....like playing hidden mickey.. haha

  • @shashankkumar1736
    @shashankkumar1736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    WHERE IS THE SUMMARY GUY??

    • @ABCEDFGH
      @ABCEDFGH 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ikr

    • @jaredong
      @jaredong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Paging summary guy! We need you

    • @adventurousdaydreamer
      @adventurousdaydreamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      look up 😂☝🏾

    • @Samantha2209
      @Samantha2209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      About 4 comments up. 🤣🤣

  • @FYTJ
    @FYTJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woah your French is actually really good! I had to look up from my laptop screen because it was so good I was confused as to who was speaking for a couple of seconds. That’s how good it is. Even your VOICE sounds French. I know, saying that sounds super weird but I know what I mean.

  • @selm006425
    @selm006425 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was actually perfect timing, I have been planning to learn Portuguese and just didn't really know how to get started, I will definitely check out Lingoda, thanks!!

  • @devons.3481
    @devons.3481 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As far as the car bit goes: I think you've severely understated what a privilege it is to be able to get by not having a car.
    I've never had a car, I grew up in Seattle which has pretty great public transportation and then I moved to a fairly rural New England college town. There are some buses here, but just like literally everything else within a ten mile radius, they are entirely dependent on the college schedule.
    So last summer, I got a job about eight miles away by highway--not really a bike-friendly place here, and I don't have a bike anyway--and for the weekday shifts it took an hour to get there and my only option was to arrive an hour early (or be late). Then, of course, at least an hour bus ride home.
    On the weekends, the buses didn't even start running until 10am so I had to pray that there would be an uber or lyft nearby at 7am on a Saturday which would invariably cost about $20--and sometimes I was half an hour or an hour and a half late because there were simply no cars available for two or three hours straight. And of course my managers saw my tardiness as a direct reflection of my character and my respect for them and the job itself, no matter how many times I explained that I didn't have any control whatsoever of whether I could get to work on time. Then, to get home, I could either walk ten minutes to the nearest bus stop and wait for at least half an hour to even get on a bus (I think it was an hour on Sundays) just so I could get home like an hour after getting on the bus, OR I could wait for an uber or lyft to cost $20 to take me home hopefully much sooner.
    After eight hours of bussing tables in a restaurant within a very overpriced hotel, catering to mostly boomers and/or rich people, take a wild guess which transportation option I chose most often. Of course I wanted to get home ASAP and change out of my sweaty, food-stained clothes. Which meant that every weekend, for about seven months solid, I was paying $80 easy just to get to and from work.
    That's only my most egregious example of the reality of relying on public transportation, but in some ways the smaller examples have much more impact on my life. It's only realistic for me to go to one specific grocery store because there's a bus that stops there. But from the moment I step off the bus, I have a maximum of thirty minutes before the next bus comes, and the following bus is thirty minutes later, so I have to do all of my shopping in about twenty minutes in case there's a hold up at checkout, and I can only buy what I can carry on my person, fit in ideally one seat on the bus next to me, and then carry about ten minutes home from the bus stop. That doesn't sound like much, I know, but half a gallon of milk or a jar of peanut butter can be the difference between whether my back still hurts tomorrow or not.
    I mean now with COVID I'm obviously not really going out much, but whenever I do, I have to build everything around the bus schedule. The grocery store or a friend won't be mad at me for missing my bus, but I can't work more than ten miles away from my home, because the transit lines stop. Realistically, I shouldn't work more than five miles away, so as to avoid the previously explained example. I can only work very very limited hours, which SEVERELY reduces the amount of jobs I can even consider. Not to mention the actual physical location of any job needing to be on a bus route or very close to one, and last year I interviewed at a place where I would've had to get off the bus on a highway that exclusively connects three towns, and then cross that road and I guess pray I don't get hit by a car going 40mph. I'm glad I didn't get that job. But how many other options do I really have?
    I have spent entirely too much time writing this out and I sincerely hope that I've been clear in illustrating the very real ramifications of not owning a car outside of a major city with at least adequate public transportation. Casually throwing out the idea of deliberately choosing not to have a car clearly strikes a certain chord of bitterness and resentment in me, because that is a choice that has been made for me and it limits my life in a lot of ways. I think I am far from alone in experiences like this, and if you look through the rest of these comments you'll see that reflected. (Of course most of them are less bitter and much more concise about it, but still.)

  • @capucnechaussonpassion14
    @capucnechaussonpassion14 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tu parles français avec absolument AUCUN accent et ta voix est pas du tout la même j'en reviens pas j'étais pas prête hahaha INCROYABLE

  • @ranikster9955
    @ranikster9955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So true. My gym membership isn't that expensive though. I pay 42 dollars a month everything included, but the other things you said truly make a difference

  • @justcassy6138
    @justcassy6138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oooooh j'adore ta chaîne youtube ,j'apprendsbeaucoup de choses, ça fait plaisir de t'entendre parler en français .J'ai été surprise, ton français est super😍

  • @livewithintention1625
    @livewithintention1625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    5:35 same being bilingual is amazing, my heart actually breaks when I meet people who's parents speak different languages but didn't teach their kids. But also, so weird to hear you speak French because I've always, always, always thought you come across very Belgian. Like something about you seems like your parents were Belgian. If you are then that's amazing 👀👀👀

    • @f.-j.j.5738
      @f.-j.j.5738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Funny thing is they only know curse words lol. Cuz their parents revert to their native language when angry and scream at their kids in it.

  • @nickiclarke4304
    @nickiclarke4304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos, Chelsea. I laughed at your description of yourself as a bad driver! I’ve had my Learners permit 3 times but have never got my Drivers license. I’m 53 now and will probably just keep getting busses or the occasional taxi. But I live in the city so that’s easy

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's now my goal to speak French as well as you do. 😍😍 I studied French in high school but forgot almost everything by now.. plus my accent is so ugly. I really should focus on improving my French.

    • @misspeaches1144
      @misspeaches1144 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anka Räubertochter DUOLINGO 👏🏻

    • @alexandraw1001
      @alexandraw1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Schulfranzösisch ist meistens leider nicht wie man Französisch gerne sprechen möchte.

    • @abbyhenderson9574
      @abbyhenderson9574 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it!

  • @kiya12309
    @kiya12309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I totally second learning how to do mechanical or home improvement jobs yourself. Not only do you save money, but I just get such a good feeling when I accomplish something like this myself, even if it's something tiny like refilling a fluid in my car, or replacing a difficult light fixture. It's just nice to know I don't have to depend on someone else (almost always a man) to do things I'm perfectly capable of doing myself with a little searching on the internet or reading of a manual. Men aren't born knowing how to do these tasks. They learn, and they do so because traditionally they're expected to, and women can learn these things too. I find it very easy to take the passive role of just letting someone else take care of this kind of stuff because I can, but that comfort is nothing compared to the gratifying feeling I get when I figure it out myself.