I Moved to LA Alone At 18 

As a Californian I never understood why people would move to LA, but if you like it, do it ig

you can move across the world, but your problems still follow you. You have to change YOU

Honestly I believe young people move to LA searching for opportunities without realising they are non-existent. Between homelesness, sky-rocketing prices, not supporting small bussinesses and pollution it's hard to thrive. However, I sincerely hope that you can establish your new life there and be happy!

I moved to Amsterdam alone to study and I struggled so much. I felt the loneliest I've ever felt. I can relate to you so much, but things will get better! The beginning is always the hardest

Living in la all my life I can understand why you would wanna move out here but please don’t end up hating it like other youtubers have it’s a really chill place :/

I just moved from India to the Netherlands to do my master's in Automobile engineering(international higher studies) about 4 months ago and that was everything I had dreamt of since class 8. And within 4 months I now have a totally new plan, a totally new vision for what I want for my life. As soon as I complete my degree, get some experience in the field. As soon as I get an opportunity to move to LA I will Grab it and be lucky enough to start living my dream. Maybe 2 years from now but sure. I want to live and work and struggle and hustle in LA. Idk why I am typing this here. But I want to tell someone about this plan which is so far-fetched that if I tell this to anyone I know I won't get a positive response. So here it goes.

sometimes life isn’t mean to have a plan. go with the flow and relax also im early yay! 💌

A change of pace is always a good idea, esp when you’re young and have all the possibilities in front of you. LA is an amazing city and it’ll love having you 🤍🤍🤍 can’t wait to see your next adventure!!

Oh that's so exciting! Congrats on this new chapter 💖 It is terrifying at first, but you will become more comfortable with the situation and with being by yourself 😊 Be open to meet new people and do new activities, you will feel home sooner than you think!

you’re doing amazing! new places can be scary, so I’m glad you’re taking control and not letting the fear stop you from living and experiencing your new life and environment💞💃

i really appreciate how you also show your lows. noone is perfect and this video really gives you a sense of tenderness bc you feel reflected w/ it Love you and good luck! You can do this!!! 💖

as a person who’s lived in la my whole life. I kind of find it hard to know that people wanna move to la. I get it’s romanticized and a place that’s known for a lot of things but it’s so expensive. Job opportunities are higher here but you’ll be spending 75% of your time at work just so you can breath LA air 😭 but if youre happy, welcome to la !

listen trust me your life is just starting so be carefree do what u love and it happens u get sad but keep on going luv u ❤️

Love how real this video is and not trying to make everything seem perfect. You got this!!!

im glad i came across this video because i am also someone who wants to move out when im older, since where i live rn feels boring, plus i want to adventure the world . but this video was a huge eye opener ! that's what i'm most scared of is being all alone in a foreign city ( esp worse if you don't know anyone ) i hope you get better !

This was such a raw and relatable vlog! Loved your authenticity, optimistic attitude, and everything in-between. Living alone can definitely be very lonely. After the honeymoon period and momentum of moving faded, I also found myself de-energized and often laying in bed... but eventually you find your groove! Being alone forces you to grow in ways you couldn't before living with others and you learn to be comfortable sitting with your own thoughts. I would never take back this experience. Keep putting yourself out there and welcome to this new exciting chapter of your life! ✨P.S. Those Daiso legos look so fun!!

also girl don’t apologize for not being able to multi task, i have adhd so i feel u and idk ur doin your best and i know how hard it is to move alone!! i was in an apt by myself for most of quarantine and it was super difficult at first- it’s rly difficult to get motivation in the beginning, but every moment you try a little bit more is progress! you’ll get through this

its so nice to see young people doing what i would love to do in my 18's. wish you good luck and courage, it will all work ok at the end, keep going

-I moved to LA to experience my last two years of Uni on campus. Tbh LA was rough, esp moving there alone for me. I hated it. Glad to be back home in Asia. It's not great unless you got that grinding energy, money, and connections. I did not feel safe at all and I live in the heart of West Hollywood. Just my experience tho. Some ppl I met there loved it. The culture was weird to me. More of a fun place to visit, not live. I moved from Bangkok, so I was used to city life. but LA was a big YIKES. Nothing like the movies or vlogs. Dont rely on influencers to teach you about LA. + It was a good experience to learn how to deal with rough situations, being alone and generally growing as a young adult. Was pretty scary. Glad I learned from it.

It's so beautiful to see your growth keep doing what you do and this was a real eye opener. ❤️

I sincerely wish you the best! I don't have such a good opportunity, so I usually support people who have the courage to do something you did🙌🏼

I found your videos a while ago and I truly love your content! I will continue to support you and moving to a new place is scary but you will get through it! ✨💕

ah i love this video sm

I really hope things work out, give it some time bc your journey's only just begun!!

This was beautiful!! And so honest, I love that. Can’t wait to follow along with your journey and wish you all the best that it becomes what you dreamed of & more! Xoxo

i'm a socal native and live in the chinatown/downtown area! there are a few gallery openings and events happening if you ever want to hang or need recommendations ✨

I cried watching this 😭Lindsiann you inspire me ily 💗

praying the new move starts to feel more comfortable ❤️

Really respect how much "shit" happened, but you still pull out this amazing vlog!

all i have to say is this vlog is incredible and inspiring.. keep doing your best, lindsian!!!!

I always thought of moving to LA by next year, but I know it wont go as planned and we always don't get what we want at first, but as time goes by you realize that this step you took to get out of your comfort zone makes you a strong individual and remember, always tell yourself "Yes You Can!"

Really empowering video! Feels warm seeing someone share a similar situation as myself. I live in LA but circumstances have driven me to be by myself recently and you know what it is fine. This video is just evidence I can attach to the file “Lone Wolf”

I’ll miss her grandma ;-(

You are living your dreams! Who cares if a day doesn’t work out. You have so many more days in the future that I doubt you will even remember this one! Love the white tank too!

When you are saying you were anxious and upset to try any unfamiliar things in that new place, I think I do the same and I've been struggled for two years in Italy. Recently I am about to graduate and decided to move to Genova then, so I just refused an offer from the company in Milan where I did the internship a year ago. I told my boss I got another plan but in fact I don't really figure it out what's going to be happened in my future. Every friend asks me why I move from Milan while my parents try to persuade me back to China. I'm so nervous but also excited to move as a person really suck to socialize but anyway I see your video now, you somehow really cheer me up

Damn. It was nice to hear someone I could relate to. Literally going through the same thing

This is the first vlog I’m watching of you and I like you already 🥺 Just subscribed and wait for your next vlogs 🤍 fight fight ✨✨

This video is so spontaneous and I’m living for it ☺️

I love the vibes of this-🤍

I loved this so much and got even more excited when I saw linh and michelle!! ❤️❤️ I’m now a new subscriber hehe

I'm moving to LA on Thursday (for college) but also on my own at 18. I'm so scared, but I hope we both eventually can find where we fit.

not me crying 😭 love this for you girl 🤍

Lindsiann is out there living my dream

Congratulations!!! Im so proud of you

Born and raised in Los Angeles I go out alone to snow board ; buggie board on the sea surf and enjoy some me time at amusement parks like Disneyland I meet people like this and I enjoy their company as my day goes by ! Enjoy your time in L A eventually you will find your other halve .

Hey. I just moved to LA alone too a couple days ago. I am 18 and love surfing and play guitar. I definitely get feeling alone too. We should be friends.

Hey! this video reminded me of when I first moved ): if you ever need a ride around or help I live in koreatown and am happy to help! this vlog was so emotional but change and uncomfortableness (if its even a word) is so necessary sometimes!! sending you lots of love and hope everyday gets better for you

Lindsiann I am inlove with your pink suitcase .Moving to a new place is always hard especially at 18 it seems to me you are under estimating yourself .The fact that you had the courage to move to LA by yourself tells me you are a strong person who is capable of doing everything and anything here are a few examples you clean your apartment ,cook with that said you are on your way to being an independent adult (you can do anything you set your mind to ).Here’s a productivity tip from a control freak /semi ADHD person plan your hard days make sure you have a calendar write everything you want to accomplish for the month .Every Sunday have a Sunday ritual , write all the stuff you have to accomplish during the week (meals,Homework,tasks,outfits ) in other words goals and what you plan on doing to achieve them .As the days go by I hope your weeks ,months get better and better you are doing a fantastic job love you Hugs 🤗 .

Your style is so LA already. Loving the tops and your nails. Good luck you can do it in LA. USC is a great school.

This video makes me so happy 🥺🥺🥺

Keep going The Best Is Yet To Come, just be safe!! have fun while living your best life, and you would meet cool friends soon.

Welcome to California!! Things will get better!

Your pink suitcase is soooo cute!!

It is part of the life that you have to live!! Do not Give up Go Ahead!!

watch one day you’ll be looking back at this video after all your success girly. ily 🤍

oh my goddd this is literally my old apartment building… those floors STAY dirty no matter how much you clean 😩

i know it's scary at first because you're not used to it, but i promise it gets better. you just have to trust the process i'm proud of you

This is my new favorite channel!

this video deserves more views honestly

I feel the way you feel, Lindsiann❤❤

CONGRATS THIS IS SO EXCITING FOR YOU

OMG THIS MADE MY DAY ...YOUR DAY WAS A BIT HARD BUT YOU MADE IT SUPER FUN AND THANK YOU !!!!

watching you reminded me so much of the early days of Ashley 💕

I have to move for school to Toronto in a few months, and it’s all i ever wanted since i was younger but … in reality it is very scary. i already know i’m gonna feel so alone, stressed and overwhelmed. it’s only for 2 years and then i can go back home

Hi I’m so early 😩🤌🏻✨🌸,love your videos there just to Aesthetically pleasing and I love it 💗🌸

Congrats sis *:･ﾟ✧ ( for you're move out ) I'm happy that you opened up and told what you felt like - 4:41- thankyou for being the way you are your audience know what kind of a person you are . stay safe and happy always sis✿

so happy for u!

Its fine! Don't worry about the video!! We love you!! :)

oh my gosh both of my fav youtubers (you and Dustin) were moving to LA and it in the start of the video i was ike you guys could be friends and YOU'LL MET!!!

welcome to la baby!!!!!

You are living my dream, good luck!

I moved to Pasadena alone from Japan when I was 15. My tiny brain was overwhelmed and scared. I feel you.

You're very wise at such a young age! I had the same feelings and realizations when I moved to Europe on my own last year. Enjoy you're time in LA - you're going to do great :D

Dope vlog. LA is tough. You'll figure it out though. Keep grinding !

I'm in Cambodia and planning to go to California thank you for the vlog and the input, it's really helpful, thank you. KEEP GOINGG. :3

Things will eventually get better I hope. ✌💪

Beautiful vid!!

i love this video like 100%

I live down in Orange County. Maybe I’ll run into you one day at the numerous OC malls. Loved your first OFOTD.

OMG WAS THAT LINH!!!!!! I LOVE HER!!! YESSSS

Welcome to LA! it get's better :)

Lindsiann eating off of the pan is a mood

tbh, the last bit almost made me tear up. things for you will get better soon. don’t expect for it to be so fast

Is it just me or did anyone else feel like you were watching a movie , specially the end part was so amazing. It was literally A MOVIE 🍿🎥😳 or better

OMG i just found your channel & im kinda hooked now. 😌🍒🍎

Your living my dream babe😍😭😭😭

awww so cute the friends date at 8:55 ^.^

this is a dope vlog keep them coming

I worked in Jeffersonvill Indiana, Shepardvill kentucy, Mishawaka Indiana and elkhart Indiana for six years and waxahachie Texas for two years for work. I will never do that again. Downey California. Paradise

Amazing 👍🏼! Keep your head up 😅

i might’ve missed you talking about this in another video, but are you no longer going to UMich?

*violently throws spoon at breakfast cereal*

yo im 25 and im from michigan and I live with my people and have no friends I had a plan to move to LA but what scares me is being alone even tho I'm already lonely enough but I didn't want to make this worst but this video was inspiring

First ❤️❤️

1:18 had me dying of laughter!! 🤎🤎🥖🍑

I think I’m missing something here :( weren’t you in college this here? In the dorm and stuff

i was born in chicago, moved to la at 2 yrs old. i love it here but when i go back to chicago to see family members it kinda makes me sad even tho i was only a 2 yr old..

You are so brave

Early

yayyy! 0:07 is so close to where live :) 🤍