Moving into my NYC Apartment 

"This is something I've always wanted." *knife set* "I can't wait to do laundry!" This is how we know we grown up lol

why cant people grasp the thought that women can do things themselves... people like putting other people down when they see people do things they cant! keep doing you michelle youre killing it!:)

I am always inspired by how independent she is. Continue being who you are. ❤

Girl you basically moved continents to go study abroad and then graduated and moved half way across the world to NYC. Um. Talk about an independent queen!! Keep doing you please 😍

Proof that girls need no man to help her build stuff.

Yaas. Hey, Michelle can you also do a video on being independent and how to survive being alone? Especially in a place you haven't been to.. 😊 thank you!!!

WE ALL LOVE AN INDEPENDENT GIRL BOSS 👏🏼 but for real tho, you're such an inspiration, and it motivates me to achieve my goals as well.

The way u live by yr own, is totally my goal, i just love to live alone, doing everything on my own, i can feel how statisfying doing everything by self 😅

but how did you make the TV wire disappear! that's been on my mind since your IG stories 😂

Them people bashing you looks like they never watched your vlogs and they just come here to hate. Just so you know, she works hard and she saves! Probably more than others do that's why she can afford stuff. Why dont those haters try to do the same? For all i know theyre just jealous. Just saying. Sorry not sorry ✌️

I only think it's curiosity because I can't afford that kind of lifestyle and wanna know how it would be possible. I don't think it's to be mean! I'm really curious about your work :)

You seem happier since you moved to NY. Love the positive energy you’re sharing :)

I so *DESPERATELY* wanted to help you with your suitcases😭😭 Also what ever happened to your cat?

Just avoid toxic people & their Worthless Comments. They are so Miserable about their Pathetic lifes that they assume such things. So much love for you Michelle. Stay Healthy and safe. Love from INDIA

to everyone asking how she is affording the apartment, the move everything, let me tell you this: savings and youtube also. actually saving money, buying only necessary stuff, you can save quite a lot. and believe it or not, youtube is a job which she does, so it also pays. just because she moved, don't assume she has rich parents or a rich boyfriend to provide for the expenses.

Seeing you're doing all by yourself inspires me in everything. thank you for being such a strong person with a beautiful soul. Whenever things are hard for you, pls believe that u have me, you hv a lot of people who supports and loves you. 앞으로도 더 응원할게요 언니^^ 화이팅 하자.

Michelle, where is your beige sweater top at the end from? 💕

That's awesome you found a place you like in NYC. I'm hoping to be like you and get a place too...I'm still looking for work. I have one opportunity at my previous university for a position. The interview last Thursday (1.5hrs long o.O) I think went well. I was also sent home a simulation interview question about the job. I answered all 7 questions, just two questions I was iffy on. I hope I did well. I really want this job >.< ; it would change my life tbh.

I’m so proud of Michelle 💜 I hope someday I can be as independent as you. You really are an inspiration to me 😭

I just started living alone in NYC and your vlogs helped give me confidence that I can do so many things independently! Love watching this series

congrats on the move and thanks so much for including details like the insurance company etc. Pls give the city my love for me, I cant wait to see you explore it!!

Omg what a beautiful apartment! U really got a big apartment even for NYC! So lucky! Wish u all the best Michelle. Looking forward to witness your next achievement in USA! Godspeed from Indonesia

So proud of you, Michelle. Also can someone tell me the name of the song at 5:05?

you’re so self motivated and I’m so inspired by you. I love how you’ve done this all by yourself. You have all the credit and you’re my new idol!! much love michelle and I always love your videos!!!

Where did you get your couch. I love it and it looks so comfortable.

ahh i’m so happy for you! you are so inspiring i can’t believe i’ve watched you go from struggling with loneliness to being an independent woman! i aspire to be like you 🤩

I’m super sad & depressed. I’m binge watching your aesthetically-pleasing videos & they are filling my soul.

You are so adorable I can't T_T

Idk why but when you were in Home Depot and you said you didn't know what you're doing anymore, I wanted to hug you. 💛

I was looking for apartment in New York cus I was looking for jobs there and omg all of the apartment is so expensive. i want to cry.

I don't know why I find so much joy in seeing others live their lives and seeing their aesthetic.

omg you’re the most independent person i know i aspire to be like you!! ✊🏻✊🏻

You’re such an inspiration Michelle! Keep doing you! Don’t pay attention to those trying to bring you down. You continue to motivate me and so many others out there :,) ❤️

Watching you from way before till now....the transition has been very big..i too am at the end of my college years and m totally freaked out,as to how my life will turn out.. Watching your videos kind of gives me assurance, thank you so much!! Ur supporter till the end..fighting!!😊😘

you make me so excited to move in to a new place omg

damn where is this at in nyc? its so nice

Omg soooo happy, literally was smiling the whole time watching this! Do you think you'll do an official tour after you decorate? Congrats again, love you💜

michelle: im not comfortable disclosing how much i pay for rent or how im 'affording' this place i feel like that's a weird thing to ask someone everyone in the comments: ....so anyway how are you affording this? how much is your rent? what do you do to make your money? can i get a pay stub? social security digits? the independence of young women is so threatening to some people ;) just found your channel and loving your vibe!!

Good job on handling all of this on your own! ♥️ I also moved to another country on my own and I think it's important for girls to see that they can. My culture is really patriarchal so I had this thought on the back of my head that it’ll be too much for me. Luckily, I just did it and all of that limiting believes are gone now.

we love an independent girlll 💕 congrats on the move, I'm so happy for you 😊

Omg I cannot be more happy for you Michelle! Me personally, I moved across the 🌍 for school at 16 and it was extremely hard. But now that I’m in uni and start living on my own and renting the house is even more different than before. I can total relate and understand your excitement!! More update on the new life pleasssse. ily💕💕

For people asking about how she can afford her apartment, I'm guessing she lives in queens somewhere or basically a neighborhood that's not manhattan, LIC, or the "nicer" parts of brooklyn like williamsburg, dumbo, etc. (as michelle said in her video, she doesn't actually live in the city and that's probably how she is able to afford an apartment that would have otherwise costed like 4x more in manhattan). Rent in manhattan is incredibly expensive - and as a new yorker in my mid-20s/software engineer who's been in the city for quite some time now - even with my salary of 200K+ (and friends who work in investment banking/lawyers that make good money), I don't live in a one bedroom apartment (in manhattan). Most of my friends live in a studio as well (but keep in mind they make at least 180K and above) and MANY people have roommates because rent is just so expensive here. I do know people living in one-bedrooms (my boyfriend lol but he owns his apartment) but that's honestly up to how much you want to spend your earnings on rent

This video just called me unproductive and ugly

Literally rewatching michelle's old vlogs!

I've been wondering who u looked like for the longest time and I realize u look like Nauen from Apink!!!

Anyone know where her white sweater is from?? It’s so cuteeee on her

That’s so much work omg hope you are having a great time in nyc!!!❤️

I cannot agree more!! asking someone else how much they pay for rent is not only a strange but also rude question to ask... I always feel so uncomfortable and speechless/lost when people asking me that. I've been living alone for about a year now, and I KEEP getting that question :/// the build up gets really annoying... anyways, I feel for you and 100% support your choice to keep such private info to yourself :)))

People make such weird assumptions on the internet. I made a video where I read a letter that I wrote to myself as a kid and someone just assumed that I faked it. It was such a surreal experience.

It b 1am here n I have school but priorities first !! Sleep can wait

You really nice person to hang with I struggle to be too nice to the wrong people this video helped me thinking more about the people I talk to ik it’s weird

Lol at all the comments about you being a strong independent woman. Also, that's like a 5,000 dollar apartment and I doubt you're in a shit area on NYC. And you're a new graduate? Mommy and daddy definetly helped you out with that one.

Idk but you have some air to Naeun of Apink shook OMG YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL shook x2

Can’t wait to get my own place. Won’t be for a few years but it will happen when I’m financially ready but for now I’m good with student accommodation.

I dont even know if I'll reach to your level of productive because of my mental illness ;( everything just seems so heavy

Nothing wrong with having your parents pay for everything (IF you can get away with it!)

I'm almost done watching ALL of your vlogs Michelle and I'm in awe of how far you've come. So proud and inspired by you!

You’re so independent, Michelle. I love your kind of style. Stay healthy and positive. Sending you much love from Indonesia 💕 💕 💕

Hello, you forgot to show us the views from the windows!

What do you mean when you said "I'm doing this all on my own" ? Did you worked and saved money for a year to afford this ? Did you worked for it a lot for example?

Whether she used her own money or her parents money or boyfriends money, regardless she is still living her dream without doing anything illegal and that is a #respect from me, nice vid and music

I like your black ring , where from you bought this ring.💟💘💍♥️💯💯

I really like how independent you are 😭 such an inspiration

me and you by Njomza, that's the song at 5:08 xD

I LOVE YOU MICHELLE♥️♥️♥️ i love your videos sooo much🥰🥰🥰

what song did you play when you were using Alexa?

It’s honestly been a dream of mine to move to NYC and live out there because I love it but I can’t afford it. That being said, just because I can’t afford it, doesn’t mean that I or anyone else should have the right to be nasty to you or assume you live a certain way. You are a strong, self reliant woman and I’m so happy for you that you’re living out your dream! Wishing you best of luck in everything and as a new subscriber, I really enjoy your videos! I visit NYC often, it’s a great city.

What neighborhood do u live in?? Because the space looks incredible !! And if it’s cheaper then I am leaving manhattan lol !

When people can't find wrong with you , they simply create it. I love to see your vlogs Michelle . More power to you . Keep going ❤️

im glad you moved in safely and happy! enjoy your beautiful place! =)

So inspiring Michelle !! This is what actually a girl try to learn for ur quite inspiring life ! 😍😍

You’re honestly such an inspiration and I hope I can be as spontaneous as you one day. This is a bold decision and just letting u know, u got 100% of my support :).

One day Michelle Choi will respond to my comment. One day....

the apartment looks super nice and comfy, i'm glad you feel happier ♥

hey michelle what happened to your cat did u bring him with u?

i did not even know you could build your own things at home depot LOL

I love all of you videos. So interesting & inspired me a lot. It's been a year since i follow you on ig and subscribe your RU-vid channel. Thank you so much Meesh for the sharing💓 wish you have a blessed day

Wow I gotta say, that is such a nice apartment for living solo in NY! Plus you have your own washer and dryer! Am so jealous!! Please share some tips on this move. Thanks!

This level of independence is so inspiring!! Looking forward to living on my own someday too!

Still going back (scrolling down down on the vlog playlist) and watching this! ❣

so glad this popped up on my feed. I moved to NYC by myself early 2019 as well to start a new job and it was not easy. I feel your struggles, keep it up~

05:04 May I know the music name??😄

hi michelle! what song did you play on your alexa around 5:08! :-)

I love the fact that you just doing it only by yourself, and everything feel soooooooo independent. I love your video

Your apartment is so nice!!! Wish i can afford to live by myself in the city haha but I guess having roommates is cool too

I'm happy you wont give nosy people what they want to hear. There's going to be people that believe they are entitled to know everything about you simply because you chose to make videos and such. They're insane lol.

omg can we be friends??!!? I live in ny, and I can't believe you live in ny now. you're an inspiration. get it girl💕

i absolutely love how you're so fiercely independent! You're doing everything on your own, moving your own luggage, building your own furniture, it's crazy!!! When I watched your previous video where you repainted your ceiling back at home completely on your own, I was already super impressed. Here you are again, doing everything without needing anyone's help! That truly inspires me to become an independent, free woman like you are!

Wahh I also wanna try living alone and be independent but the costs are justttt hahahah

I like your positive attitude towards the nasty comment!!!! Keep it up and keeeeep rolling michelle!!!

yaaaas independent women ftw!!!

Hey Michelle! I'm soon going to NZ for my internship (alone) can you like make a q&a video or "how I manage to live on my own"

Would you please share your amazon purchase list? 👍🏼😆

Hey just wondering if it's fine for your spine when u carry those heavy things when u had spinal surgery 😱

I think some are just curious on how much money you pay for rent and it’s not a strange question because, what if theyre planning to move too?

Where’s your couch from ? I love it!

hey i was just wondering which part of nyc that is bc the apartment looks so nice

RU-vid + new job = sweet apartment in NY. This all makes sense now. I must have missed the vlog where you talked about the new job. Congrats!

Where did you buy your cookware?! SO CUTE! Please share! So excited for you to enjoy NYC; that apartment's natural lighting is to die for

Was there a saving/budgeting aspect in prep for your move? Do you do other work besides RU-vid to supplement your income? Been thinking about making the big move myself!! Congrats you gorgeous soul 💝