I moved to NYC from Tennessee in 2008. Didn’t know a soul. It was the most empowering feeling in the world. It takes a lot of strength to follow your dreams. I never felt like I belonged in TN. Be proud of yourself. I will never regret my decision. I now live in NJ, but I had a good 8 year run living in Manhattan/Brooklyn. Some of the best years of my life. ❤ Enjoy yourself
I am a lot older than you (I turned 45 yesterday), but I can say….u motivate me. And had u not said anything, u seem like you have your life completely put together, so much confidence in yourself. Hold onto Will, he seems like an amazing person.
Girl. NYC is going to make you grow and change SO MUCH. If you're feeling discomfort and growing pains, that means it's working. (And I say this as someone who moved to NYC at 22.) It's a good thing. Lean into it.
Yes Lauren!!! Get into the word 🤍 I’m a nursing student facing extreme anxiety 24/7 and God never fails to amaze me with his gift of peace!!! Love your vids and I’m absolutely LOVING the NYC era 🫶🏼
To quote Taylor Swift: 🎶 don’t you worry your pretty little mind, people throw rocks at things that shine 🎶. Girl you and Will just keep shining, ignore the negativity and haters. You got this 🩷🩷
Love your content, dont let people discourage you into being you. And love the pink, its different to other NYC vloggers and its a breath of fresh air from all the neutrals.
Lauren I don’t think you know how much you actually help me my older sister moved to college about a month ago and I’ve really been needing someone to talk to or take my mind off of that cause I miss her so much and your videos honestly help me like I even sometimes pause the video and give my opinion on what you just said after you say something to pretend I’m talking to you you really give me the big sister vibes I need rn
I moved to Hawaii immediately after graduating from college. I was also moving in with my boyfriend for the first time. I TOTALLY get it when you said you don't want to sound ungrateful. I felt trapped in this weird "But you are living in paradise, how hard can it be?" and feeling incredibly overwhelmed and lost just like I was having a quarter life crisis. The things I learned about myself during that time have made me who I am today. Here we are 10 years after that move, married, and have made multiple big moves across the country. Now that we have put down some roots, we actually miss that feeling of being pushed outside of our "comfort zone". Looking back at my time in Hawaii, I wish there was someone who could have told me that everything would be ok. Even if it doesn't turn out exactly how you imagined and it's NORMAL to feel overwhelmed and a little lost with every big move. Just remember, it doesn't matter if you are drowning in 2 feet of water or 10....it's still drowning. Take time to settle in, enjoy each other, and make this the adventure of a lifetime.
Can I just start by saying, I am so proud of you? We've never met, nor do we know each other personally, but I am so proud of how far you have come and where you are going. You have gone through such a transition period that I would be surprised if you didn't have a whole whirlwind of emotions and thoughts right now! It's ok to feel all the feelings, talk about all the things, and let the cards fall where they may as you work through this adjustment time. Sometimes the uncomfortable feelings are the ones we really need!! I know it's hard to drown out all the nay sayers, but they're not living your life and really don't know what they're talking about. They are only going to have as much power as you let them have. You and Will have started a new adventure together and I know that God has great plans for both of you as you live, learn, and grow together. Every struggle you experience together will make you stronger as a couple, even during the times that suck the most. I'm 33 and have had my fair share of experiences, but you continue to teach and inspire me! You taught that it's ok to "Be the girl that just went for it" because you never know how great the next step will be! I will continue to pray for you as you and will walk through this journey together. Keep up the good work!
I graduated in May and almost immediately moved away from my college town to start my job. Hearing someone put it to words the loneliness I've been feeling is so reassuring and makes me feel less alone.
Lauren - you need to forget the haters. No matter what you do, there will always be someone out there who is unhappy in their own life. Those people find tearing others down boosts themselves. Your core audience knows how much time and planning goes into this career. Change is scary. You are doing amazing - listen to the people in your life who truly know and support you. You’ve definitely got this!
I’ve been following you for a while now and the growth I’ve seen in you while still staying true to yourself is amazing. Furthermore, I love the fact that while people are trying to put you down you carry on telling people to build each other up - instead of going for the trolls’ throats. Elegance and maturity at its finest ✨
I would say of course you feel more anxious. You said it yourself, you step out of your comfort zone and stepping into a whole new life journey. I find it super normal to feel more anxious. I think it will get better as you get into the new routine. You got this.
You have been my comfort TH-camr lately and I truly appreciate your transparency about this transition! I’ve recently went through a big change in my life and have been adjusting to the shock of it all. It feels good to be reassured that you don’t have to have it all figured out! Sending lots of positive vibes and love ❤
Girl, you are exactly where I was 5 years ago when I moved from a rural Missouri town to a beachside town in Florida with my boyfriend (now husband 🥰) to live together for the first time. Scary and confusing doesn't even begin to describe what you're feeling. You're telling yourself all the right things: it will be okay and this is totally normal. Feel your feelings, explore your new home, settle into a routine, continue making amazing content, be with Will, and then everything else will fall into place and start feeling "right." Leaving home was the best decision I ever made - I believe it is one of the healthiest and best things someone can do to benefit themselves and grow as a person. I hope you start feeling better soon - it took me a while, so don't feel discouraged if the feeling is still there in a year or more. Just take it a day at a time 🩷 And yes, it's totally normal to not feel homesick!
as someone from new york who moved from long island into the city it is a really hard transition from college to full time work here with making friends. but new york has so many communities, special interest groups and all around kind people that you can explore and get to know! no one’s ever really alone here!
Lauren, you've absolutely nailed it. It can be hard for MONTHS after making a big move like you have ! But the uncomfortability you are feeling now truly does help you grow: the art of making new friends and making big life changes is something that will change the way you see life from now on! Meeting new people and putting yourself out there is hard, especially with a public life, give yourself grace for that girl ! Your doing so well and the experiences and feelings you're having now will prepare you for anything later in life
Lauren there's soooo much that you're about to learn in being in a big city with MANY resourceful transportation options that many cities in the US don't even have. I know having the comfort of having a car makes it easier to travel from A to B and carrying heavy things. But, many people who have nice and interesting apartments in nyc (those who love vintage shopping or furniture hunting) are willing to travel by bike OR skateboard and carry stools, chairs, lamps, you name it. It's all about just being careful and finding ways of traveling that makes it so convenient about the cities in New York. So don't be scared in learning the routes of the subway (bc they can be overwhelming) and get comfortable with your bike, even add in a basket if you must.
I just wanted to say that I am one of the people that wondered how Will was going to fit in and adapt to all the things the way they are. I want to applaud you both! I can tell he is the most chill person ever. I want you to know how proud I am of you, Lauren. I’m much older than you, but the fact that you have chased your dreams and you continue to do so… I admire you!❤
Hi!!! I’m from Hoboken and winter is fun in NYC if you embrace it. Don’t be scared go ice skating, look at Christmas lights, wear cute winter outfits, go sledding and drink hot coco!!! Love ur channel!
@@TheLaurenNorristhere are three ice rinks that I like Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center and Central Park. Hello from NJ and you must see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. I will be taking my Daughter to see it again.
@@TheLaurenNorristhe storefronts are absolutely amazing during the holidays - you can just walk and see the window displays. A lot of them are pretty epic The tree at Rockefeller center is magical and that’s a place you can ice skate too!
Put it in Gods hands! You got this girl! I had a late start to going to be 29 next month and I’m a mom of 2 and married and in nursing school. You got this!
Lauren thank you for this video!❤This encouraged me that I am not alone in this journey😢 We have to trust that we will grow wherever we are planted in! I’m also going through period where I’m trying to figure out / get used to the new environment/country. It so so scary and anxiety is very real but I learned that God will surely guide me through this and it is not a coincidence where you are right now. I had to learn to let God be God and learn how to trust Him fully even when I don’t feel like it or understand at the moment. His plan is always better!!!💝 I love you Lauren, and God loves you so much!
I am so proud of you Lauren, you are living your dream! You are wise beyond your years, and work so hard for everything you do, don’t let those negative comments bring you down. I loved my time I had in NYC, and miss it so much. I hope you have the same experience making all the memories, and the holiday time in NYC is so magical. 🩷
I totally understand, I’m from South Carolina and I always knew I wanted to live in a bigger city but when I moved adjusting was really hard! Especially the first winter, I was very lonely. I think you just always have to remind yourself why you moved and keep pushing for the life you want. Now it’s been 2 years and I feel like I’m finally happy and grateful for my choice.
Lauren, moving to a new place especially a place as crazy as New York is such a big change! Taking time to appreciate that and feel it is so important. It’s hard to move to a new place when I’m sure there is a huge culture shock. You can be grateful and say that it’s friggen hard at the same time. Honestly, it sounds like people are just jealous of your career and your flexibility and are unhappy. Enjoy your wonderful boyfriend, new apartment and life you have built for yourself. Your happiness doesn’t discount others.
Lauren props to you for sharing your story with us! I've watched you since you started college and so much grace to moving. I've moved to three big cities in the course of my life. I lived in NYC for four years for college before, my biggest advice, is to find events, that's always a good way to make new connections. I think in NYC it's a huge city but feels like a small town when you get more comfortable. I would definetly check out a church, my biggest advice after moving to a big city having moved to NYC is to find things that are important for you, make a schedule and keep to it. And really find spots where you can meet new people, events, church, Will's work friends. Try to get out and meet lots of new faces and that will help feel more comfortable and safe and secure. I also just made a huge move to go back to school to Boston after living in my hometown for a couple years. I just moved too for nursing school to change my career and I will say it's easier when you have an excuse whether it's work or school in meeting new people. So I totally feel your transition stress and just in general a move is a huge mess. Also your apartment in terms of NYC is amazing!!!! Ya'll really stop coming for her she's growing and living and we all need some of that move and uproot our lives once and a while, I'm doing it too so it's so hard so leave her be!!! Moves take about a year in my opinion only, but only after a year did I ever feel comfortable and settled, friends etc... So give her a moment geese
Lauren it’s so funny to me that people are saying Will isn’t happy and he looks checked out because is he supposed to be smiling while putting furniture together?!?😂 Also all I’ve been saying to myself is how HAPPY you guys look, and how much Will obviously loves you and loves being with you! People are so delusional and love to stir up drama. You are doing amazing things and I wish you guys well!!!
I just moved to NYC from Texas so I so get you! I hope I get to run into you out here. You are going to do so well Lauren. God will make sure you are taken care of sis!
Please stop letting other's opinion of you steal your joy. This is a special time that you'll never get back. Protect that fiercely! People who make comments that bother you are not worth worrying about. They don't pay your bills, they don't have a relationship with Will, they're not in charge of decorating your home. LET THEM GO. Be happy. Be joyful. It's also perfectly normal to be anxious with such a big move. You're not alone in that. I'm proud of you. I think you and Will are doing great and are just beginning a wonderful journey.
Lauren, one of the many right of passages for every New Yorker is bringing a stool or any random piece of furniture/home decor on the subway, into an Uber or down the street. On the subway last month, I saw a young girl our age bringing a lamp on the other week from Brooklyn to the city and we had a laugh together. Last year I helped a friend move a Peloton from downtown to uptown on a rolling dolly LOL. Took an hour but it was a blast and we got hilarious comments from people on the street! The beauty of living car-free in this city is that people are resourceful and nobody cares at all if you're just shlepping random stuff. For groceries and home decor, I'd suggest getting one of those utility pushcarts (can fold and store in a closet) on days when you want to go all out at Homegoods, Target etc. Or just walking/training over then Ubering back; NY drivers are used to people using Uber for groceries and stuff, I've put SO much heavy stuff into Ubers over the years. Also, please do NOT be afraid of taking the subway alone, I take it daily! The NY subway is significantly safer than any car commute in America (where you're WAY more likely to end up in an accident from drunk drivers etc). I get that it may seem intimidating at first as everyone is in a rush and knows where they're going, but we all learned at some point! Practice with Will a few times but as long as you study the train lines for a day or two and follow the signs/directions, it's REALLY easy to figure out in Manhattan and the instructions are all on Google maps so you'll know if you need to look for uptown vs downtown lines etc. As fellow young woman, I've had zero issues over the years, truly. And girl my fellow train commuters in my neighborhood are bougie, I see Hermes and LV bags on my morning commute and nobody bats an eye, just have your wits about you. Also if you get lost or need help or whatever, New Yorkers are extremely friendly and you can ask anyone for directions. I get asked for help all the time, it's totally fine. Remember life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Just because you're not comfortable with something unfamiliar doesn't mean it will always be that way - make it familiar and you'll be just fine. :) Enjoy!
I know you will feel better when you find a church family to love on you and Will. Please don’t let any negative comments dim your shine. Always remember misery loves company. Don’t let the negative Nancy have a seat at your table. You’re so brave to allow us into your world. I can tell you work hard and deserve all the blessings God has given you. 🌞Shine Lauren Shine!!!🌞
I’m honestly so grateful for people that have jobs like yours; your videos always make my day and inspire me! It’s nice when someone is so open and honest about life, and you can relate even from the other side of the world!
We have really different aesthetics and lives but i'm not lying when i say you are one of my all time favourite youtubers and, especially when you open up like this, i really feel seen. i look up to you and i'm building confidence in making my dreams come true thanks to you. i love how fun yet honest you always are about your life. wishing all the best with will, elle and your new life in nyc!
As a new member of your channel, let me tell you that you are a ray of sunshine. I love your spunk. I love how your southern sass came out when you were defending Will. Go get them, girl! I'm sorry that others are trying to bring you down. Please do not let them. Unfortunately, there are a lot of very negative people in the world. The life that Will and you have is beautiful. He is a man who just wants to be with his girl and does not care about the decorations in your home. That makes me respect him so much more. I wish you two the best in your new journey.🗽
Also, as far as Will- to me- Will always seemed very laid back. As he lives with you now I see it even more. He is truly being who he is. You are very “out there” and share you life and it’s your job. Will is who he is and people need to realize he is part of your story and isn’t the “star” of this channel. 🗽
My husband and I with our kids visited New York a few years ago and I really enjoyed it. I am not a big city girl at all, but it has so much to do and see. I also love the fact that you can just hope on the subway to get around to different areas. We also loved the train. Our vacation started out in Boston for a couple of days and instead of flying into New York we took a 3 hour train ride from Boston to New York. It was so nice. I definitely want to visit the East Coast again soon. You will enjoy the winter. It is hard for people that don't enjoy the winter and cold to understand others that actually don't mind it. I just tell myself it is only a few months of cold so it really isn't that bad. Have fun on your new adventure!
Part of the initiation of living in NYC is bringing a random large object on the subway. The subway is convenient and safe and you will be fine! Get it girl!
@@TheLaurenNorris amazing! And if you need any help, want someone to meet for coffee, or have any questions, I got you! I grew up on LI and spent my life coming back and forth to NYC. now I live in queens!
I love hearing you talk about wanting to grow in your faith! Hope you guys can find the right church for you. I am so excited to the Christmas in NYC vlogs in the future 😍
I moved out of state after living in one spot my whole life. My bestie came with me, but left behind all my family and friends. It’s coming up to a year since I moved. It’s a HUGE change and even after a year, I have my moments. You have to remember it’s ok and to allow yourself to feel/process those emotions and feelings from moving. It’s normal and you’re not alone. It’s a huge adjustment and exciting time! You’re doing great Lauren and have been watching you since you were a freshman in college. ❤
Girl, you are incredible in each and everything you do. Don’t let these at home losers dictate how you think about yourself. There will always be the bored Karen’s hiding behind a screen. I promise you are doing amazing Lauren!! I’m from Dothan, Alabama and living in ATL currently but I had moved to nyc midway through college and left it all behind. I heard quite a few opinions as you can imagine on how I decided to spend the rest of my life. Remember, those uncomfy situations will make you stronger! Keep going sis! Xoxo
I moved from Maryland to Alabama last fall to start my PhD, and I felt just like you do now. Its still hard a year on, I am still working on building a community, and the pace of life is mind-bendingly slow here, but it does get better! You are doing fantastic for just having moved a month ago!
I love Will! From how you describe his views on your home decor, he reminds me of my husband. I could paint the entire house pink and he would not care at all 😅🩷 We love a laid back man!
You are very enthusiastic! I am 65 years old and just enjoy watching the video! Wish I knew how to put makeup on like you do! Dont worry about what people say!
I think it’s the isolation in your new space that’s making you more worried about strangers’ mean comments. That’s been my experience in the past with social media before I had a lot of friends around me irl.
I went on a trip to NYC in March and I took the subway and it was honestly way better than I thought. So many people said that it is dirty and you won’t feel safe. But didn’t feel that way at all. Such a cool experience.
Glad you enjoyed! The ONLY people who say it isn't safe don't live here and are repeating fear-mongering talking points from politicians/auto lobbyists with an anti-public transit agenda for other parts of the US. The subway is the best, most efficient way to get around NYC. I carry around mini sanitizer in my bag if I touch the poles and I'm good lol
I’m so very proud…. Continue to grow & be you .. NOONE HAS THEIR LIFE FIGURED OUT OKAY ? I’m 46 & still question my life choices sometimes so keep doing you , your doing amazing!! Thank you for your hard work & I’m so happy for you and WILL !!! 🩷🩵🤍🏙️🚦🚕🚕🚲🛵🚈🗽
I have been following you for about 2 years now. I am just SOOO proud of you moving to somewhere completely different after college. I moved from NYC to San Diego which felt like a full 180 at the time. Taking risks is the best way to grow :) I think you both will continue to find your way!
🚕 love how you opened up in this video. I also am in a similar situation, my family and I relocated to Texas. I never had did a big move before it so I totally understand.
I’m 22 and relate so so much. I don’t usually comment on videos but your words about your confusion and doubting where you are is so real. The change after college is so much and your in a whole new city. I love your videos and love love love the nyc videos💜💜
Hun, I did the same thing. I grew up in a wide spot in the road in Eastern KY. My mom tells everyone the first thing I learned to read was the bus schedule out of town. I went to college two hours away to the biggest town in the state, then moved to Chicago once I graduated. What you are doing is normal. You feel like you were meant to do big things in a bigger place. And after you do that for a while, you may realize that it's exhausting trying to find parking and trying to haul all those groceries around. Or you may love it. But don't let other people limit YOUR dreams. You may fall flat on your face or you may be a raging success. But at least YOU TRIED. That's all you can do in life. We all have those little moments. I remember after I moved to Chicago and my parents left, I got on the phone with my best friends and cried for an hour. I was afraid of being a failure. And I WASN'T. You won't be either. Go for it.
New subscriber here and have been loving your videos! I can be kinda picky about people I actually watch on a regular basis haha and you're so genuine and such a light.
Lauren, you are doing great! Have someone remove the negativity, especially if you’re feeling vulnerable. I love that you talk about mental health and prioritize it in your life. I definitely suggest a DBT skills group, I have anxiety and this turned my life around. My husband is also quiet and easy to live with. Our first year was still hard. Communication is so important, plus faith that when the other person does something that irritates you, that they did not have malicious intentions. Also, join some classes, groups etc, to develop that connection you need.
You're doing amazing right where you're at. You have so many big changes happening at the same time, so I can only imagine the roller coaster of emotions you are going through at any given moment. But you seem to be handling it so well. I think that comes from your honesty and your bright personality. I love watching your videos and just wanted to let you know how uplifting and encouraging you are. It truly is encouraging to see that you are honest and genuine about the ups and downs. 💜💖
I started law school and moved out of my family home to my own flat at the same time. I was on the struggle bus for about a year because I was renovating the flat too. The first semester I was just pushing ahead and still got good grades, but I crashed in second semester a bit. Take time for yourself, I think in time you'll hopefully feel more settled and sure of what you're doing. You'll get there! Even good changes are disruptive forces that take time to adjust to :)
Genuinely so excited to see more of this new chapter of your life! I love that you are so real and honest even when you’re content is so put together! Thank you for sharing your life with us💜
I feel you on every level! Even being in my early 30s, I struggle with mental health and day to day life. It’s hard to adjust after college, but you will. We all have hard days but we have each other to make it through the chaos! You’re not alone.
Love this video. I’m not much of a Comment on stuff person, but I follow your journey. Proud of you, and believing you will find community in NYC. We have friends who planted Liberty Church in NYC and Redeemer Church is another option people we know love. I’ll be praying for your transition and finding community. - Rebecca
15:35 my husband’s input on the house decor was “is the couch comfy? Yes? Then I don’t care how you decorate” Oh… and that he got to pick the TV. I always ask him, but some men are just very go with the flow!
Now that you’re living in this part of the country I highly recommend taking a trip to the white mountains in NH with Will for the fall foliage! It’s so gorgeous! 🍂🍃 Also, I’m sure upstate NY and Vermont have great places to see the leaves as well! 🍎
just laughing at the start, you are funny! and the questioning and all that side of things is completely what being an adult is like - you will never feel like you have all the answers, and will look back and think "I was so sure of myself, what happened?!". It is a part of life, and the moving and the homesickness, you are experiencing completely normal feelings - it's big, it's exciting, it's fulfilling. You are blessed and that is nothing to be ashamed of, enjoy it, and look for the opportunities to spread it around, with love as the motivator and not other peoples disjointed opinions. Don't apologise for being who you are, enjoy your time, enjoy your life. I look forward to your videos because it's a life I will never have and it's fun to see the grass on the other side. Run your race, and don't worry about other people. 🎶its New York🎶🗽
lauren you’re definitely one of my biggest inspirations. i have major goals for myself and you’ve shown me that they’re possible. thank you for that. keep doing you girl!! and will looks perfectly happy livin with you🗽🤍
I’m also never home sick. Yes I’ve missed my parents a bit when I first moved out to go to university and when I did an internship in Thailand, but that was maybe an hour at most. But I never have missed the town where I was born as there was trauma there. I call my university town my hometown as that was the first place I was happy, I properly grew up there and I was there 8 years.
Just wanted to give you solidarity for never being homesick. Same, girl. After my trauma, my life began when I moved out. I love seeing you happy and I'm glad things are going great so far since you moved. Also I am a city girl who wears a lot of pink as well, we are out there with you!!
If you're looking for gorgeous and fun content and NYC is just overwhelming, drive or take the train down to the end of Long Island for the weekend or a few days! The celebrity-famous Hamptons are to the south and to the North is wine country with amazing orchards, farm stands, tons of beaches and just a relaxed, coastal vibe and it's about 2 hours by car from the city, train maybe a bit more, but you would love it and it's what all the cool old money kids from NYC do
Ok. You are literally speaking my experience of the last few months, and years actually, back to me. I literally wish we could get coffee and just hash things! We're both 25, you're 3 weeks older, and I've also been wondering if this is a mid-life crisis.😄😩 What people have been saying about me and my now husband, along with making some steps and decisions in my life, had me struggling MASSIVELY the last few years. I've never had anxiety in my life. Always knew exactly what I wanted and pursued it. Always had the patience to grind it out and make the next step possible. Was so confident in my relationship with God and my identity He gave me. Went to school and graduated a couple years ago. Started dating my husband right after. It has literally taken me YEARS of trying to process things to get to a place of some rest and assurance within myself. I hadn't struggled with insecurities in years. In moments where I was alone and quiet and would work hard to figure out what was going on with me, I realized a few things within myself. The words you're saying make SO MUCH SENSE to me, and I hear the "figuring out what on earth is even wrong here" note of sadness and frustration. (I live 4 hours away, and girl, if you want a safe place where nothing will go anywhere, I am your girl. I get it.) So, for me, a lot of what was going on was that I betrayed my own character and convictions and conscience. That is SO heavy to even say and to have to weed through and process through. I disappointed and frustrated myself in my relationship with my boyfriend (now husband), largely and primarily because we were sexually active. The voice of God became muddled. And quiet. He let me do what I would. And I felt more and more distant from Him and lackluster towards Him. It scared me and broke my heart and I didn't know how to navigate my relationship with Him and my boyfriend simultaneously. People in my life who knew me well because I was such an open book and so in love with God for years, were concerned. I stopped getting deep with SO many people. Some of it I couldn't even discern within myself, and then what I could figure out scared me so much I didn't even tell my best friend what was actually going on in my heart and mind and spirit. It was INCREDIBLY disruptive in my spirit and emotions. My body felt my spiritual panic and wouldn't process food properly and I gained SO much stress-weight. I would look into the Word and kept taking steps in my life like what it says is true (and it is), but I didn't find rest in it, because I knew I wasn't honoring God. I felt like I was taking my own way, yet, He hadn't spelled out what the roadmap of my life should look like or who I should marry. I have slowly but surely been coming to a place of peace and confidence in spite of what a lot of people say and think of me, but it's been one of the roughest roads I've ever walked, including major childhood traumatic stuff. My feeling I have gotten in my spirit from you is that you are a believer. There is peace and joy and light about you, but also, a part of you that holds so tightly to certain things you want to experience in life, and your precious relationship with your precious person. Will is truly amazing. I know how EXTREMELY hard it is to get to the point where you love God so much, and value your relationship with Him so much, that you're willing to give up elicit sex with the person you love more than anyone on earth (except maybe your mom). Lauren, I don't know you, but I love you so much.😩🩷 You went from someone I love to watch and live through vicariously in ways, to a friend, in this video. My heart is heavy for you.🤎 It is SO hard to walk out of compromise and into peace and rest! It is so hard to overcome fear of man and let go of people thinking you're too liberal and don't really love God, or people thinking you're too conservative for loving and honoring Him and discarding you because you're too much, too serious, too "religious", or something. I GET IT. And it's hard, because there's a thing in us that wants to do something with our lives that holds purpose that goes way beyond ourself, but also, the joys of doing something creative like influencing. It's hard to open up about belief in Jesus, because of fear that we won't represent Him well to unbelievers, or that believers will come for us in big ways because they don't agree with certain things we believe or walk. I am so sad for you. I feel the desperation of the place you're in. God has slowly but surely been bringing me into a place of confidence and rest again, and teaching me how to. Girl, I love you, and if you ever wanna sit down and talk, please reach out. My number is 814-585-5500. I'm in Pennsylvania. That goes for anyone else that reads this and relates and is carrying heavy things. I see you. You aren't alone Lauren, and neither are you, to any other girl reading this and feeling like you could cry, this is such a real thing for you. Please text me. I will respond and I will love you.🩷🩷🩷
And @TheLaurenNorris, I forgot to say this. There are a couple of girls in the modeling and acting industry who just started a podcast called Girls Gone Bible that have been SO helpful for my heart and and spirit. I think you might like it too!!
Take your time finding your new routine. It’s all good. You’ve always shined & if you need proof ~ go watch your first video living in your dorm & know your 4 years at Alabama helped you grow into this new YOU!!
I found your channel from my moving to nyc search and I’m obsessed with your channel now 💕 literally binge watching your vids lol …I appreciate transparent videos like this because I don’t have friends that I can really talk to about moving and my goals! I’m from NC and I visited NYC when I was in high school and I knew then that NY was home. I’m working my way to saving up enough to move. New subbie ✨keep going girlie!
I think outside of this huge move.. which like such a huge move and change in so many ways. Going from college to young adult is scary and confusing and weird. Friends getting married and having kids and others moving and building a career. All these relationships you built in college are now scattered all over the place. It’s hard to make friends as an adult. You are in such a big transition in life. It’s okay to feel all the things. You’ve got a good head on your shoulders and a smart girl. You’ll figure it all out!! ❤️❤️ Don’t let the haters get you down. They’re just too chicken to chase their dreams.
Lauren the seasonal depression in the winter is real! I’m from Canada and it happens to me and all my friends every year. The best tips I have are to take vitamin D supplements and to keep working out to get those endorphins. Also knowing that that’s what’s causing you to be sad helps. Once the days start getting longer after December 21 I find that really helps as well.
I hope you see the Lauren this I am 31 and watching you and Will, face growing up with such maturity is inspiring but also do have moments of going dam why at that age couldn’t I been like that when I was that age. So i guess what I’m trying to say please give yourself some grace in the hard times , like you have so many people that watch your videos becuase your reall and honest, inspire people everyday just by being yourself. ❤
I went though the same thing when I graduated from college it is a huge transition that a text book cannot prepare you for. Job/career I’m a strong believer God will lead you in the right direction. I would say never say no to any new opportunities you never know will it may lead. Enjoy your time in this beautiful city you have to go to the vineyards in Long Island in the fall it’s beautiful
OMG, your sit-down vids are like my absolute faves! Seriously, we're craving more of those! 😍 And can we just talk about how much I adore every single video of yours? Like, you and your content are pure magic! 😭💖
I know it sounds strange but always check bulliton boards when you go to coffee shops and stores etc. People post flyers about events or groups. Might help you both meet some new people with common interests. I did this when I moved and it really helped me meet people and get out of the house.
Lauren, please remember how great of a person you are and how HARD you have worked to get here. A lot of people will envy your success. The internet is an amazing yet harsh environment. Do what you love and stay true to you. People don't realize how hard their comments can be on someone, so just move past it
Hi Lauren! I have been following your journey for quite some time now and a lot of what you say definitely resonates with my own life journey! So , in my case , I am a girl from a big city transitioning into a small town! (Los Angeles CA to LaFayette Indie). I came to this small town to begin my PhD of planetary science but have been struggling because I miss my home! But when you were talking about stepping out of your comfort zone and growing - definitely motivates me to keep going. So thank you for that :)
Hey girl! You are brave!! & beautiful 💖 & my little getaway in the evening when I unwind from my busy day. You’re living your dream and we’re so excited for you!!! 🫶🏻
I moved to NYC from Tennessee in 2008. Didn’t know a soul. It was the most empowering feeling in the world. It takes a lot of strength to follow your dreams. I never felt like I belonged in TN. Be proud of yourself. I will never regret my decision. I now live in NJ, but I had a good 8 year run living in Manhattan/Brooklyn. Some of the best years of my life. ❤ Enjoy yourself
I am a lot older than you (I turned 45 yesterday), but I can say….u motivate me. And had u not said anything, u seem like you have your life completely put together, so much confidence in yourself. Hold onto Will, he seems like an amazing person.
Thank you so much🥹😭 this means so much. Yes, Will is a keeper. He is such an amazing man.
I'm 43 and totally agree
I’m 44 and totally agree!!
Same I'm 34
I’m 52! I agree also! ❤
Your sit-down videos are the best ones to watch. WE WANT MOAR OF THESE.
Aww thank you so much!!!🥹🥹🥹
I concur!
Girl. NYC is going to make you grow and change SO MUCH. If you're feeling discomfort and growing pains, that means it's working. (And I say this as someone who moved to NYC at 22.) It's a good thing. Lean into it.
Yes Lauren!!! Get into the word 🤍 I’m a nursing student facing extreme anxiety 24/7 and God never fails to amaze me with his gift of peace!!! Love your vids and I’m absolutely LOVING the NYC era 🫶🏼
To quote Taylor Swift: 🎶 don’t you worry your pretty little mind, people throw rocks at things that shine 🎶. Girl you and Will just keep shining, ignore the negativity and haters. You got this 🩷🩷
Love your content, dont let people discourage you into being you.
And love the pink, its different to other NYC vloggers and its a breath of fresh air from all the neutrals.
Thank you so much!!💕🎀 I’ve toned down the pink a little bit you know it will always be here 😉
Lauren I don’t think you know how much you actually help me my older sister moved to college about a month ago and I’ve really been needing someone to talk to or take my mind off of that cause I miss her so much and your videos honestly help me like I even sometimes pause the video and give my opinion on what you just said after you say something to pretend I’m talking to you you really give me the big sister vibes I need rn
I moved to Hawaii immediately after graduating from college. I was also moving in with my boyfriend for the first time. I TOTALLY get it when you said you don't want to sound ungrateful. I felt trapped in this weird "But you are living in paradise, how hard can it be?" and feeling incredibly overwhelmed and lost just like I was having a quarter life crisis. The things I learned about myself during that time have made me who I am today. Here we are 10 years after that move, married, and have made multiple big moves across the country. Now that we have put down some roots, we actually miss that feeling of being pushed outside of our "comfort zone". Looking back at my time in Hawaii, I wish there was someone who could have told me that everything would be ok. Even if it doesn't turn out exactly how you imagined and it's NORMAL to feel overwhelmed and a little lost with every big move. Just remember, it doesn't matter if you are drowning in 2 feet of water or 10....it's still drowning. Take time to settle in, enjoy each other, and make this the adventure of a lifetime.
Can I just start by saying, I am so proud of you? We've never met, nor do we know each other personally, but I am so proud of how far you have come and where you are going. You have gone through such a transition period that I would be surprised if you didn't have a whole whirlwind of emotions and thoughts right now! It's ok to feel all the feelings, talk about all the things, and let the cards fall where they may as you work through this adjustment time. Sometimes the uncomfortable feelings are the ones we really need!! I know it's hard to drown out all the nay sayers, but they're not living your life and really don't know what they're talking about. They are only going to have as much power as you let them have. You and Will have started a new adventure together and I know that God has great plans for both of you as you live, learn, and grow together. Every struggle you experience together will make you stronger as a couple, even during the times that suck the most.
I'm 33 and have had my fair share of experiences, but you continue to teach and inspire me! You taught that it's ok to "Be the girl that just went for it" because you never know how great the next step will be! I will continue to pray for you as you and will walk through this journey together.
Keep up the good work!
I graduated in May and almost immediately moved away from my college town to start my job. Hearing someone put it to words the loneliness I've been feeling is so reassuring and makes me feel less alone.
Lauren - you need to forget the haters. No matter what you do, there will always be someone out there who is unhappy in their own life. Those people find tearing others down boosts themselves. Your core audience knows how much time and planning goes into this career. Change is scary. You are doing amazing - listen to the people in your life who truly know and support you. You’ve definitely got this!
I’ve been following you for a while now and the growth I’ve seen in you while still staying true to yourself is amazing. Furthermore, I love the fact that while people are trying to put you down you carry on telling people to build each other up - instead of going for the trolls’ throats. Elegance and maturity at its finest ✨
I would say of course you feel more anxious. You said it yourself, you step out of your comfort zone and stepping into a whole new life journey. I find it super normal to feel more anxious. I think it will get better as you get into the new routine. You got this.
You have been my comfort TH-camr lately and I truly appreciate your transparency about this transition! I’ve recently went through a big change in my life and have been adjusting to the shock of it all. It feels good to be reassured that you don’t have to have it all figured out! Sending lots of positive vibes and love ❤
NYC is on my bucket list, can't wait to see you guys experience these places especially at Christmas time.
You should! At Christmas it is magical 💕🥹
Taking a break from LSAT prep to watch this. It’s been super hard and you immediately put a smile on my face👩🏻⚖️💖
Girl, you are exactly where I was 5 years ago when I moved from a rural Missouri town to a beachside town in Florida with my boyfriend (now husband 🥰) to live together for the first time. Scary and confusing doesn't even begin to describe what you're feeling. You're telling yourself all the right things: it will be okay and this is totally normal. Feel your feelings, explore your new home, settle into a routine, continue making amazing content, be with Will, and then everything else will fall into place and start feeling "right." Leaving home was the best decision I ever made - I believe it is one of the healthiest and best things someone can do to benefit themselves and grow as a person. I hope you start feeling better soon - it took me a while, so don't feel discouraged if the feeling is still there in a year or more. Just take it a day at a time 🩷
And yes, it's totally normal to not feel homesick!
as someone from new york who moved from long island into the city it is a really hard transition from college to full time work here with making friends. but new york has so many communities, special interest groups and all around kind people that you can explore and get to know! no one’s ever really alone here!
Lauren, you've absolutely nailed it. It can be hard for MONTHS after making a big move like you have ! But the uncomfortability you are feeling now truly does help you grow: the art of making new friends and making big life changes is something that will change the way you see life from now on! Meeting new people and putting yourself out there is hard, especially with a public life, give yourself grace for that girl ! Your doing so well and the experiences and feelings you're having now will prepare you for anything later in life
Lauren there's soooo much that you're about to learn in being in a big city with MANY resourceful transportation options that many cities in the US don't even have. I know having the comfort of having a car makes it easier to travel from A to B and carrying heavy things. But, many people who have nice and interesting apartments in nyc (those who love vintage shopping or furniture hunting) are willing to travel by bike OR skateboard and carry stools, chairs, lamps, you name it. It's all about just being careful and finding ways of traveling that makes it so convenient about the cities in New York. So don't be scared in learning the routes of the subway (bc they can be overwhelming) and get comfortable with your bike, even add in a basket if you must.
I just wanted to say that I am one of the people that wondered how Will was going to fit in and adapt to all the things the way they are. I want to applaud you both! I can tell he is the most chill person ever. I want you to know how proud I am of you, Lauren. I’m much older than you, but the fact that you have chased your dreams and you continue to do so… I admire you!❤
Hi!!! I’m from Hoboken and winter is fun in NYC if you embrace it. Don’t be scared go ice skating, look at Christmas lights, wear cute winter outfits, go sledding and drink hot coco!!! Love ur channel!
Hello from a Weehawken neighbor
Omg thank you!!!🥹🥹 im writing down a list of things I want to do and need to add these things to it 💕💕
@@TheLaurenNorristhere are three ice rinks that I like Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center and Central Park. Hello from NJ and you must see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. I will be taking my Daughter to see it again.
@@TheLaurenNorristhe storefronts are absolutely amazing during the holidays - you can just walk and see the window displays. A lot of them are pretty epic The tree at Rockefeller center is magical and that’s a place you can ice skate too!
You and Hannah Elise are the two gals that I consistently watch and look up to as my older sisters🤍You’re doing amazing!
You're the best!🥹🥹 I love creating content and talking with y’all
Me too! Love Hannah Elise
Put it in Gods hands! You got this girl! I had a late start to going to be 29 next month and I’m a mom of 2 and married and in nursing school. You got this!
Lauren thank you for this video!❤This encouraged me that I am not alone in this journey😢 We have to trust that we will grow wherever we are planted in!
I’m also going through period where I’m trying to figure out / get used to the new environment/country. It so so scary and anxiety is very real but I learned that God will surely guide me through this and it is not a coincidence where you are right now. I had to learn to let God be God and learn how to trust Him fully even when I don’t feel like it or understand at the moment. His plan is always better!!!💝 I love you Lauren, and God loves you so much!
I am so proud of you Lauren, you are living your dream! You are wise beyond your years, and work so hard for everything you do, don’t let those negative comments bring you down. I loved my time I had in NYC, and miss it so much. I hope you have the same experience making all the memories, and the holiday time in NYC is so magical. 🩷
I totally understand, I’m from South Carolina and I always knew I wanted to live in a bigger city but when I moved adjusting was really hard! Especially the first winter, I was very lonely. I think you just always have to remind yourself why you moved and keep pushing for the life you want. Now it’s been 2 years and I feel like I’m finally happy and grateful for my choice.
Lauren, moving to a new place especially a place as crazy as New York is such a big change! Taking time to appreciate that and feel it is so important. It’s hard to move to a new place when I’m sure there is a huge culture shock. You can be grateful and say that it’s friggen hard at the same time.
Honestly, it sounds like people are just jealous of your career and your flexibility and are unhappy. Enjoy your wonderful boyfriend, new apartment and life you have built for yourself. Your happiness doesn’t discount others.
Lauren props to you for sharing your story with us! I've watched you since you started college and so much grace to moving. I've moved to three big cities in the course of my life. I lived in NYC for four years for college before, my biggest advice, is to find events, that's always a good way to make new connections. I think in NYC it's a huge city but feels like a small town when you get more comfortable. I would definetly check out a church, my biggest advice after moving to a big city having moved to NYC is to find things that are important for you, make a schedule and keep to it. And really find spots where you can meet new people, events, church, Will's work friends. Try to get out and meet lots of new faces and that will help feel more comfortable and safe and secure. I also just made a huge move to go back to school to Boston after living in my hometown for a couple years. I just moved too for nursing school to change my career and I will say it's easier when you have an excuse whether it's work or school in meeting new people. So I totally feel your transition stress and just in general a move is a huge mess. Also your apartment in terms of NYC is amazing!!!! Ya'll really stop coming for her she's growing and living and we all need some of that move and uproot our lives once and a while, I'm doing it too so it's so hard so leave her be!!! Moves take about a year in my opinion only, but only after a year did I ever feel comfortable and settled, friends etc... So give her a moment geese
Lauren it’s so funny to me that people are saying Will isn’t happy and he looks checked out because is he supposed to be smiling while putting furniture together?!?😂 Also all I’ve been saying to myself is how HAPPY you guys look, and how much Will obviously loves you and loves being with you! People are so delusional and love to stir up drama. You are doing amazing things and I wish you guys well!!!
I just moved to NYC from Texas so I so get you! I hope I get to run into you out here. You are going to do so well Lauren. God will make sure you are taken care of sis!
Yes! Thank you! And I hope we get to meet too!!
Please stop letting other's opinion of you steal your joy. This is a special time that you'll never get back. Protect that fiercely! People who make comments that bother you are not worth worrying about. They don't pay your bills, they don't have a relationship with Will, they're not in charge of decorating your home. LET THEM GO. Be happy. Be joyful. It's also perfectly normal to be anxious with such a big move. You're not alone in that. I'm proud of you. I think you and Will are doing great and are just beginning a wonderful journey.
Lauren, one of the many right of passages for every New Yorker is bringing a stool or any random piece of furniture/home decor on the subway, into an Uber or down the street. On the subway last month, I saw a young girl our age bringing a lamp on the other week from Brooklyn to the city and we had a laugh together. Last year I helped a friend move a Peloton from downtown to uptown on a rolling dolly LOL. Took an hour but it was a blast and we got hilarious comments from people on the street! The beauty of living car-free in this city is that people are resourceful and nobody cares at all if you're just shlepping random stuff. For groceries and home decor, I'd suggest getting one of those utility pushcarts (can fold and store in a closet) on days when you want to go all out at Homegoods, Target etc. Or just walking/training over then Ubering back; NY drivers are used to people using Uber for groceries and stuff, I've put SO much heavy stuff into Ubers over the years.
Also, please do NOT be afraid of taking the subway alone, I take it daily! The NY subway is significantly safer than any car commute in America (where you're WAY more likely to end up in an accident from drunk drivers etc). I get that it may seem intimidating at first as everyone is in a rush and knows where they're going, but we all learned at some point! Practice with Will a few times but as long as you study the train lines for a day or two and follow the signs/directions, it's REALLY easy to figure out in Manhattan and the instructions are all on Google maps so you'll know if you need to look for uptown vs downtown lines etc. As fellow young woman, I've had zero issues over the years, truly. And girl my fellow train commuters in my neighborhood are bougie, I see Hermes and LV bags on my morning commute and nobody bats an eye, just have your wits about you. Also if you get lost or need help or whatever, New Yorkers are extremely friendly and you can ask anyone for directions. I get asked for help all the time, it's totally fine. Remember life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Just because you're not comfortable with something unfamiliar doesn't mean it will always be that way - make it familiar and you'll be just fine. :) Enjoy!
I know you will feel better when you find a church family to love on you and Will.
Please don’t let any negative comments dim your shine.
Always remember misery loves company. Don’t let the negative Nancy have a seat at your table.
You’re so brave to allow us into your world.
I can tell you work hard and deserve all the blessings God has given you.
🌞Shine Lauren Shine!!!🌞
I decided to re-enroll in school when I came upon your channel, you're beyond inspiring.
I’m honestly so grateful for people that have jobs like yours; your videos always make my day and inspire me! It’s nice when someone is so open and honest about life, and you can relate even from the other side of the world!
Love that your GRWM desk moved to ur room it makes more sense and probably easier to use while Will is working at his desk. I love it there.
We have really different aesthetics and lives but i'm not lying when i say you are one of my all time favourite youtubers and, especially when you open up like this, i really feel seen. i look up to you and i'm building confidence in making my dreams come true thanks to you. i love how fun yet honest you always are about your life. wishing all the best with will, elle and your new life in nyc!
As a new member of your channel, let me tell you that you are a ray of sunshine. I love your spunk. I love how your southern sass came out when you were defending Will. Go get them, girl! I'm sorry that others are trying to bring you down. Please do not let them. Unfortunately, there are a lot of very negative people in the world. The life that Will and you have is beautiful. He is a man who just wants to be with his girl and does not care about the decorations in your home. That makes me respect him so much more. I wish you two the best in your new journey.🗽
Also, as far as Will- to me- Will always seemed very laid back. As he lives with you now I see it even more. He is truly being who he is. You are very “out there” and share you life and it’s your job. Will is who he is and people need to realize he is part of your story and isn’t the “star” of this channel.
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My husband and I with our kids visited New York a few years ago and I really enjoyed it. I am not a big city girl at all, but it has so much to do and see. I also love the fact that you can just hope on the subway to get around to different areas. We also loved the train. Our vacation started out in Boston for a couple of days and instead of flying into New York we took a 3 hour train ride from Boston to New York. It was so nice. I definitely want to visit the East Coast again soon. You will enjoy the winter. It is hard for people that don't enjoy the winter and cold to understand others that actually don't mind it. I just tell myself it is only a few months of cold so it really isn't that bad. Have fun on your new adventure!
Yes! This song!! Brings me back to your sophomore vids! Time fliessss
Part of the initiation of living in NYC is bringing a random large object on the subway. The subway is convenient and safe and you will be fine! Get it girl!
HAHAH I SPIT OUT MY DRINK😭😭 I’ll bring a large random object on the subway just for you 💕🤣
@@TheLaurenNorris amazing! And if you need any help, want someone to meet for coffee, or have any questions, I got you! I grew up on LI and spent my life coming back and forth to NYC. now I live in queens!
It's a lot harder to make friends as an adult outside of school. I feel for anyone making that post-college transition.
I love hearing you talk about wanting to grow in your faith! Hope you guys can find the right church for you. I am so excited to the Christmas in NYC vlogs in the future 😍
I moved out of state after living in one spot my whole life. My bestie came with me, but left behind all my family and friends. It’s coming up to a year since I moved. It’s a HUGE change and even after a year, I have my moments. You have to remember it’s ok and to allow yourself to feel/process those emotions and feelings from moving. It’s normal and you’re not alone. It’s a huge adjustment and exciting time! You’re doing great Lauren and have been watching you since you were a freshman in college. ❤
Girl, you are incredible in each and everything you do. Don’t let these at home losers dictate how you think about yourself. There will always be the bored Karen’s hiding behind a screen. I promise you are doing amazing Lauren!! I’m from Dothan, Alabama and living in ATL currently but I had moved to nyc midway through college and left it all behind. I heard quite a few opinions as you can imagine on how I decided to spend the rest of my life. Remember, those uncomfy situations will make you stronger! Keep going sis! Xoxo
I moved from Maryland to Alabama last fall to start my PhD, and I felt just like you do now. Its still hard a year on, I am still working on building a community, and the pace of life is mind-bendingly slow here, but it does get better! You are doing fantastic for just having moved a month ago!
I love Will! From how you describe his views on your home decor, he reminds me of my husband. I could paint the entire house pink and he would not care at all 😅🩷 We love a laid back man!
You are very enthusiastic! I am 65 years old and just enjoy watching the video! Wish I knew how to put makeup on like you do! Dont worry about what people say!
I think it’s the isolation in your new space that’s making you more worried about strangers’ mean comments. That’s been my experience in the past with social media before I had a lot of friends around me irl.
My man literally does not care how I decorate and thanks me for making our apartment into a home 😂
LITERALLY HAHAHA
Same !❤
I went on a trip to NYC in March and I took the subway and it was honestly way better than I thought. So many people said that it is dirty and you won’t feel safe. But didn’t feel that way at all. Such a cool experience.
Glad you enjoyed! The ONLY people who say it isn't safe don't live here and are repeating fear-mongering talking points from politicians/auto lobbyists with an anti-public transit agenda for other parts of the US. The subway is the best, most efficient way to get around NYC. I carry around mini sanitizer in my bag if I touch the poles and I'm good lol
I never felt more seen and understood than this… like finally someone gets it’s and understands the pressure of content creating
Lauren you rule and are an absolute ray of sunshine as is Will!! Wishing you the best with the move and sure you will thrive!!!!
Thank you😭😭 this means a lot
#WealldeserveaWill haha@@TheLaurenNorris
I’m so very proud…. Continue to grow & be you .. NOONE HAS THEIR LIFE FIGURED OUT OKAY ? I’m 46 & still question my life choices sometimes so keep doing you , your doing amazing!! Thank you for your hard work & I’m so happy for you and WILL !!! 🩷🩵🤍🏙️🚦🚕🚕🚲🛵🚈🗽
I have been following you for about 2 years now. I am just SOOO proud of you moving to somewhere completely different after college. I moved from NYC to San Diego which felt like a full 180 at the time. Taking risks is the best way to grow :) I think you both will continue to find your way!
Also I love that you are so mindful of how you are feeling!
🚕 love how you opened up in this video. I also am in a similar situation, my family and I relocated to Texas. I never had did a big move before it so I totally understand.
I’m 22 and relate so so much. I don’t usually comment on videos but your words about your confusion and doubting where you are is so real. The change after college is so much and your in a whole new city. I love your videos and love love love the nyc videos💜💜
Hun, I did the same thing. I grew up in a wide spot in the road in Eastern KY. My mom tells everyone the first thing I learned to read was the bus schedule out of town. I went to college two hours away to the biggest town in the state, then moved to Chicago once I graduated. What you are doing is normal. You feel like you were meant to do big things in a bigger place. And after you do that for a while, you may realize that it's exhausting trying to find parking and trying to haul all those groceries around. Or you may love it. But don't let other people limit YOUR dreams. You may fall flat on your face or you may be a raging success. But at least YOU TRIED. That's all you can do in life. We all have those little moments. I remember after I moved to Chicago and my parents left, I got on the phone with my best friends and cried for an hour. I was afraid of being a failure. And I WASN'T. You won't be either. Go for it.
New subscriber here and have been loving your videos! I can be kinda picky about people I actually watch on a regular basis haha and you're so genuine and such a light.
Thanks for subbing!🥹💕 I’m so happy to have you here
Lauren, you are doing great! Have someone remove the negativity, especially if you’re feeling vulnerable. I love that you talk about mental health and prioritize it in your life. I definitely suggest a DBT skills group, I have anxiety and this turned my life around. My husband is also quiet and easy to live with. Our first year was still hard. Communication is so important, plus faith that when the other person does something that irritates you, that they did not have malicious intentions.
Also, join some classes, groups etc, to develop that connection you need.
Love this and Will doesn’t seem checked out, he just seems content and chill 🚕🚕🚕
You're doing amazing right where you're at. You have so many big changes happening at the same time, so I can only imagine the roller coaster of emotions you are going through at any given moment.
But you seem to be handling it so well. I think that comes from your honesty and your bright personality.
I love watching your videos and just wanted to let you know how uplifting and encouraging you are. It truly is encouraging to see that you are honest and genuine about the ups and downs. 💜💖
I started law school and moved out of my family home to my own flat at the same time. I was on the struggle bus for about a year because I was renovating the flat too. The first semester I was just pushing ahead and still got good grades, but I crashed in second semester a bit. Take time for yourself, I think in time you'll hopefully feel more settled and sure of what you're doing. You'll get there! Even good changes are disruptive forces that take time to adjust to :)
Genuinely so excited to see more of this new chapter of your life! I love that you are so real and honest even when you’re content is so put together! Thank you for sharing your life with us💜
Thank you so much!!🥹💕 and thank you for being here to watch🫶🏼
I feel you on every level! Even being in my early 30s, I struggle with mental health and day to day life. It’s hard to adjust after college, but you will. We all have hard days but we have each other to make it through the chaos! You’re not alone.
Love this video.
I’m not much of a Comment on stuff person, but I follow your journey.
Proud of you, and believing you will find community in NYC. We have friends who planted Liberty Church in NYC and Redeemer Church is another option people we know love. I’ll be praying for your transition and finding community.
- Rebecca
I love you so much Lauren!!!!
You are who I want to be when I’m older! 💗💗✨
15:35 my husband’s input on the house decor was “is the couch comfy? Yes? Then I don’t care how you decorate”
Oh… and that he got to pick the TV. I always ask him, but some men are just very go with the flow!
i hope danielle and brooke have you on their gals on the go podcast!!!
Now that you’re living in this part of the country I highly recommend taking a trip to the white mountains in NH with Will for the fall foliage! It’s so gorgeous! 🍂🍃 Also, I’m sure upstate NY and Vermont have great places to see the leaves as well! 🍎
just laughing at the start, you are funny! and the questioning and all that side of things is completely what being an adult is like - you will never feel like you have all the answers, and will look back and think "I was so sure of myself, what happened?!". It is a part of life, and the moving and the homesickness, you are experiencing completely normal feelings - it's big, it's exciting, it's fulfilling. You are blessed and that is nothing to be ashamed of, enjoy it, and look for the opportunities to spread it around, with love as the motivator and not other peoples disjointed opinions. Don't apologise for being who you are, enjoy your time, enjoy your life. I look forward to your videos because it's a life I will never have and it's fun to see the grass on the other side. Run your race, and don't worry about other people. 🎶its New York🎶🗽
We love the Taxi cab driver in the intro and I love how real you are always and I am 29 now and I love your sit down videos and your vlogs!
lauren you’re definitely one of my biggest inspirations. i have major goals for myself and you’ve shown me that they’re possible. thank you for that. keep doing you girl!! and will looks perfectly happy livin with you🗽🤍
I’m also never home sick. Yes I’ve missed my parents a bit when I first moved out to go to university and when I did an internship in Thailand, but that was maybe an hour at most. But I never have missed the town where I was born as there was trauma there. I call my university town my hometown as that was the first place I was happy, I properly grew up there and I was there 8 years.
Just wanted to give you solidarity for never being homesick. Same, girl. After my trauma, my life began when I moved out. I love seeing you happy and I'm glad things are going great so far since you moved. Also I am a city girl who wears a lot of pink as well, we are out there with you!!
If you're looking for gorgeous and fun content and NYC is just overwhelming, drive or take the train down to the end of Long Island for the weekend or a few days! The celebrity-famous Hamptons are to the south and to the North is wine country with amazing orchards, farm stands, tons of beaches and just a relaxed, coastal vibe and it's about 2 hours by car from the city, train maybe a bit more, but you would love it and it's what all the cool old money kids from NYC do
Ok. You are literally speaking my experience of the last few months, and years actually, back to me. I literally wish we could get coffee and just hash things! We're both 25, you're 3 weeks older, and I've also been wondering if this is a mid-life crisis.😄😩
What people have been saying about me and my now husband, along with making some steps and decisions in my life, had me struggling MASSIVELY the last few years. I've never had anxiety in my life. Always knew exactly what I wanted and pursued it. Always had the patience to grind it out and make the next step possible. Was so confident in my relationship with God and my identity He gave me. Went to school and graduated a couple years ago. Started dating my husband right after. It has literally taken me YEARS of trying to process things to get to a place of some rest and assurance within myself. I hadn't struggled with insecurities in years. In moments where I was alone and quiet and would work hard to figure out what was going on with me, I realized a few things within myself. The words you're saying make SO MUCH SENSE to me, and I hear the "figuring out what on earth is even wrong here" note of sadness and frustration. (I live 4 hours away, and girl, if you want a safe place where nothing will go anywhere, I am your girl. I get it.)
So, for me, a lot of what was going on was that I betrayed my own character and convictions and conscience. That is SO heavy to even say and to have to weed through and process through.
I disappointed and frustrated myself in my relationship with my boyfriend (now husband), largely and primarily because we were sexually active. The voice of God became muddled. And quiet. He let me do what I would. And I felt more and more distant from Him and lackluster towards Him. It scared me and broke my heart and I didn't know how to navigate my relationship with Him and my boyfriend simultaneously. People in my life who knew me well because I was such an open book and so in love with God for years, were concerned. I stopped getting deep with SO many people. Some of it I couldn't even discern within myself, and then what I could figure out scared me so much I didn't even tell my best friend what was actually going on in my heart and mind and spirit. It was INCREDIBLY disruptive in my spirit and emotions. My body felt my spiritual panic and wouldn't process food properly and I gained SO much stress-weight.
I would look into the Word and kept taking steps in my life like what it says is true (and it is), but I didn't find rest in it, because I knew I wasn't honoring God. I felt like I was taking my own way, yet, He hadn't spelled out what the roadmap of my life should look like or who I should marry. I have slowly but surely been coming to a place of peace and confidence in spite of what a lot of people say and think of me, but it's been one of the roughest roads I've ever walked, including major childhood traumatic stuff.
My feeling I have gotten in my spirit from you is that you are a believer. There is peace and joy and light about you, but also, a part of you that holds so tightly to certain things you want to experience in life, and your precious relationship with your precious person. Will is truly amazing. I know how EXTREMELY hard it is to get to the point where you love God so much, and value your relationship with Him so much, that you're willing to give up elicit sex with the person you love more than anyone on earth (except maybe your mom). Lauren, I don't know you, but I love you so much.😩🩷 You went from someone I love to watch and live through vicariously in ways, to a friend, in this video. My heart is heavy for you.🤎 It is SO hard to walk out of compromise and into peace and rest! It is so hard to overcome fear of man and let go of people thinking you're too liberal and don't really love God, or people thinking you're too conservative for loving and honoring Him and discarding you because you're too much, too serious, too "religious", or something. I GET IT. And it's hard, because there's a thing in us that wants to do something with our lives that holds purpose that goes way beyond ourself, but also, the joys of doing something creative like influencing. It's hard to open up about belief in Jesus, because of fear that we won't represent Him well to unbelievers, or that believers will come for us in big ways because they don't agree with certain things we believe or walk. I am so sad for you. I feel the desperation of the place you're in. God has slowly but surely been bringing me into a place of confidence and rest again, and teaching me how to. Girl, I love you, and if you ever wanna sit down and talk, please reach out. My number is 814-585-5500. I'm in Pennsylvania. That goes for anyone else that reads this and relates and is carrying heavy things. I see you. You aren't alone Lauren, and neither are you, to any other girl reading this and feeling like you could cry, this is such a real thing for you. Please text me. I will respond and I will love you.🩷🩷🩷
And @TheLaurenNorris, I forgot to say this. There are a couple of girls in the modeling and acting industry who just started a podcast called Girls Gone Bible that have been SO helpful for my heart and and spirit. I think you might like it too!!
Take your time finding your new routine. It’s all good. You’ve always shined & if you need proof ~ go watch your first video living in your dorm & know your 4 years at Alabama helped you grow into this new YOU!!
I think you and Will are great and all people need to do is watch your social as well as your videos and you can see how happy Will is.
I found your channel from my moving to nyc search and I’m obsessed with your channel now 💕 literally binge watching your vids lol …I appreciate transparent videos like this because I don’t have friends that I can really talk to about moving and my goals! I’m from NC and I visited NYC when I was in high school and I knew then that NY was home. I’m working my way to saving up enough to move. New subbie ✨keep going girlie!
Your so encouraging and so positive! Just keep being you!
Good morning Lauren happy Wednesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
I love watching you and I really hope I run into you on my next NYC trip… Don’t stop being you, Love You 🩷🩷
I think outside of this huge move.. which like such a huge move and change in so many ways. Going from college to young adult is scary and confusing and weird. Friends getting married and having kids and others moving and building a career. All these relationships you built in college are now scattered all over the place. It’s hard to make friends as an adult. You are in such a big transition in life. It’s okay to feel all the things. You’ve got a good head on your shoulders and a smart girl. You’ll figure it all out!! ❤️❤️ Don’t let the haters get you down. They’re just too chicken to chase their dreams.
I love your sit down videos, you are so authentic 💕
Lauren the seasonal depression in the winter is real! I’m from Canada and it happens to me and all my friends every year. The best tips I have are to take vitamin D supplements and to keep working out to get those endorphins. Also knowing that that’s what’s causing you to be sad helps. Once the days start getting longer after December 21 I find that really helps as well.
lmao the segment with will in the corner at his desk has me cackling. my fiance is the SAAAAME way. like, that man could care less lol.
I hope you see the Lauren this I am 31 and watching you and Will, face growing up with such maturity is inspiring but also do have moments of going dam why at that age couldn’t I been like that when I was that age. So i guess what I’m trying to say please give yourself some grace in the hard times , like you have so many people that watch your videos becuase your reall and honest, inspire people everyday just by being yourself. ❤
I went though the same thing when I graduated from college it is a huge transition that a text book cannot prepare you for. Job/career I’m a strong believer God will lead you in the right direction. I would say never say no to any new opportunities you never know will it may lead. Enjoy your time in this beautiful city you have to go to the vineyards in Long Island in the fall it’s beautiful
OMG, your sit-down vids are like my absolute faves! Seriously, we're craving more of those! 😍 And can we just talk about how much I adore every single video of yours? Like, you and your content are pure magic! 😭💖
Will reminds me of my husband. He’s also a Scorpio and he’s so sweet and the most selfless. I love this for you☺️
I love this new chapter for you! You are thriving❤️
I know it sounds strange but always check bulliton boards when you go to coffee shops and stores etc. People post flyers about events or groups. Might help you both meet some new people with common interests. I did this when I moved and it really helped me meet people and get out of the house.
Lauren, please remember how great of a person you are and how HARD you have worked to get here. A lot of people will envy your success. The internet is an amazing yet harsh environment. Do what you love and stay true to you. People don't realize how hard their comments can be on someone, so just move past it
Hi Lauren! I have been following your journey for quite some time now and a lot of what you say definitely resonates with my own life journey! So , in my case , I am a girl from a big city transitioning into a small town! (Los Angeles CA to LaFayette Indie). I came to this small town to begin my PhD of planetary science but have been struggling because I miss my home! But when you were talking about stepping out of your comfort zone and growing - definitely motivates me to keep going. So thank you for that :)
Can’t wait for Christmas content of NYC!! 🎄🤗
Hey girl! You are brave!! & beautiful 💖 & my little getaway in the evening when I unwind from my busy day. You’re living your dream and we’re so excited for you!!! 🫶🏻