there's a part in this video where I smile and the smile is so loud and wet. I hope u can find it. also I probably messed up the editing at least 2 times. so there's ur scavenger hunt. I hope u like it.
The definition of pedestrian - cause i'm sure you think it means something like a innocent bystander or something. noun a person walking along a road or in a developed area. adjective lacking inspiration or excitement; dull. So no "Honey" we are not all pedestrians. Speak for yourself.
I'm also feeling lonely and a bit stressed at college! Rn I'm just aiming to get through 1 semester because I'm already here, and then decide if this is actually right for me. Being away from my family absolutely stinks butt.
I relate to so much of this video. Spent 9 years living in LA because writing is my passion and I love filmmaking, but there were too many things about the film industry that were completely incompatible with me. Working in the industry meant living my life in a way that felt less like living and more like striving. I agree not everyone is fake in LA; I met some of the loveliest, most creative, interesting souls there, and the hours I spent chatting on their couches or going to their weird, niche, sparsely attended art events were some of the best experiences of my life. Even though we were so emotional close, I still never saw my friends more than once or twice a month because of the urban sprawl factor. After leaving ~the industry~ I actually discovered a whole new passion, and that was for horticulture. Weirdly enough, my love of plants brought me into closer proximity to fame and fakery than any of my time working in television and film. Suddenly I was watering plants for Beverly Hills plastic surgeon’s offices and on the rooftop of an ex-SNL star’s mansion. Ironically, those were the years I most got to enjoy what LA had to offer. Great weather (I was actually enjoying instead of being stuck inside a production office), gorgeous homes (I couldn’t afford but I got to visit every week to water their plants), and interesting people (it’s amazing the sort of conversations you can have when you’re not preoccupied with networking). Eventually I left LA for Portland because said horticulture passion made me want to live somewhere with more rain, cheaper rent, and shorter commutes. I love Portland for all the reasons you mentioned about loving your hometown. It feel comfortable here, and I actually have time and energy to do the living that feels like what life is meant to be. I spend my days gardening, exploring hobbies, wandering around, meeting up with friends, learning new things. And there’s so much NATURE here. Rivers to jump in, forests to explore, birds to watch, mushrooms to forage. I’ve had some pretty magical days that only I know about, because I experienced them for and with myself. I love the calm, meandering adventure my life has become. I’m no longer focused on outcome and becoming something like I was in LA. Now I’m focused on experiencing, discovering and growing. And that writing passion I mentioned earlier? It still lives and grows within me, but it’s been taking a completely new form. In the past, I was trying to write in order *to have written* something, so I could then *make* something and become the *someone* I thought I was supposed to be. Now I’m not focused on the outcome, I’m focused on the experience. I like to write because it’s a space where I can feel my feelings, explore my thoughts, play with ideas, and communicate with other people. I don’t dream of being a Writer anymore. I just want to be Me, a person who discovers themself and shares their inner world through writing. I like this version of life so much more. I have no regrets about living in LA or leaving LA. I have thousands of great memories and funny stories from my time there. There are so many people and places in LA that I miss (especially restaurants omg, the diversity of authentic, delicious cuisine cannot be overstated). But missing things and moving on is an integral part of growing and getting older. It’s wholly intractable from the experience itself; life is bittersweet like that. I miss the museums and the botanical garden and how touring musicians are always doing stops in LA (and yet they skip Portland all the time wtf!). I miss the beach and the architecture and certain plants that don’t thrive in my current climate but grow abundantly there (jacarandas, bougainvillea, pepper trees, and citrus). I miss my creative community, my old professors, and the way friends from out of town always seemed to be passing through and crashing on my couch. But I don’t miss the old me. I love the parts of them I still carry with me, or the parts of them I’ve said goodbye to but can still revisit in my memories. I much prefer the me I am and the me I’m becoming. And I think that’s one of the greatest signs of a life well lived.
every time I tell someone that I want to live in LA, they look at me like I’m crazy. i don’t know whether you’ll respond to this or not, but it seems like you’ve experienced the “good” and “bad” of LA. I can’t see myself living in LA for my whole life, but I do want to pursue some things there, especially for the sake of community. I’ve had a lifelong dream of being a youtuber, and I know many stay there. Im also vegetarian, sort of hippie-ish, decently spiritual, typically LA type of things. I feel it calling to me sometimes. do you think it would be worth it? I know you don’t know me or my perspectives, but it seems like you got a lot of growth out of your experience and are very observational of the environment you lived in.
@@tamagotchi7989 Hi I just read your comment and even though I am not the OP I wanted to respond. I have lived in LA for about 15 years originally from NY. Los Angeles has changed a lot and not all for the good. But I don’t regret living here at all. If you really want to live in Los Angeles for a time in your life, do it now or at least sooner than later. The entertainment industry is definitely not so much even based here anymore. People are moving, historic places are demolished all of the time ( it’s not like other places in terms of preservation of landmarks) they hardly film here anymore ( cheaper elsewhere). Crime is definitely on the rise as well. Obviously there are still great things about LA but these were the negative aspects. All of that said my advice is if you want to move here, do it! I don’t regret living here. The weather has helped me immensely. There is so much to do. And if you really want to do it and you don’t, you might regret that.
this was not depressing it actually gave me that good feeling inside like where you realize how content you are with something simple and it makes you wanna shed a tear
Literally, I’ve had so many times in my life where I’m insecure about someone not liking me and wondering what’s wrong with me… only to realize later that I didn’t like them or want to be their friend I just convinced myself they were cooler than me and put too much stock in their validation and I was projecting, it’s the same kinda feeling, it’s nice
watching your videos feels like spending time with a friend who just wants to validate my feelings. you talk about so many things i have felt or thought but never been able to articulate quite like you do. i'm really grateful that you are still making videos and sharing yourself with us so genuinely.
1) I am SOOOOO happy that you’re making content regularly again. It’s been consistent and never misses. I laugh, smile and relate every single f&$@ing time. 2) You gotta get a job as a jingle writer wtf. Your sponsor songs are legitimately fantastic. I’ve never rewatched sponsor bits before. You did that. 3) Hi! ❤
I'm making oatmeal now because of you, drew....And you're not annoying to me, you make me feel happy and like everything will be ok even though my life is a gross mess. Love ya.
Reading the comments and it seems like a lot of us are going through it this week. Glad Drew is here to help make us feel a lil better. Keep your chin up everyone ❤
Yes, I was just thinking this! The quality and vibes of a channel’s comment section says something about the creator. I’m not sure what, but I’ve noticed that different channels have very different feels to them. Once in a while I’ll find myself in the comments under a video that’s kinda catty and low-quality, and the comments are also bad vibes. I tend to get icky feelings and go elsewhere. Honestly it’s rare to find a comment section quite this sweet!
Drew.. You are seriously the most talented improv speaker iv ever heard.. Your stories are so random, interesting, and fkn hilarious. You're so honest and the way you chill and talk to us, is like im hanging out with Drew. Love you man, never stop being yourself and im glad you're paying alot less in rent. Dont need to be in LA to be mytoecold
Here's to "boring" places and so-called "boring" activities! I love that the major event of the weekend in my town is just getting to go to the farmers market. I'm literally so hyped just to go to a book sale at our local library next month. That's all the excitement I need lol
This video's topic is really dear and important to me. i love the phrase "I just lived life" in the face of some simple everyday occurence. I love simplicity and I love nostalgia.
This video was so scarily relatable, reminding me of my time living in DC to be "where the journalists are" and now I'm back at home with my family feeling like I'm actually living life with more purpose ... so when you said my name, I was terrified. also i love some tbell and drama and then you called me out again. Kinda scared
Drew i relate 100% to wanting to live in your hometown. I don’t think anyone should feel shame for choosing to stay close to home. We should all just do what makes us feel happy and safe
I’m 26 and live in a major city and I’m quitting my job and moving home. I couldn’t agree with everything you said in this video more. Thanks for sharing. This video came at the perfect time. I’ve been getting cold feet but this was so validating and reassuring. 💚🐸
I recently had to in order to take care of my mom and I was upset about having to go back to my hometown... But now that I'm here, it's so comforting. Drew validated this even more and I hope you enjoy going back home!
Man... I don't know how you do it, but you so consistently manage to spit straight facts for longer than 10 minutes while being so naturally entertaining that my ADHD doesn't drag me away. (I left you a comment. Please don't be lonely.) ❤
Its beautiful to hear you talk about your hometown. When I was younger I used to think I would leave as soon as I could could...and I never did. Now I'm 27 and i'm starting appreciate where I live, its comforting and safe and the world is scary.
What sucks is my hometown everyone from out of state and from cities is moving here and pricing out our locals. I’m literally and figuratively getting pushed out of my comfort zone. Its really hard not to be bitter!
Drew you have consistently gotten me through really tough times. I’m going through another really big tough one again. I love you and thank you for being you.
This is almost semi validating cause I have never had an urge to live in a large crazy city. It’s never appealed to me. And hearing someone else talk about it like this is nice to hear.
I didn't realize you had moved back to town. So now I know I'm defintely not the biggest RU-vidr there. Thank god, because I thought it was gonna be up to me to keep Solobase Jake from winning that title.
Hi Drew, I've been watching your channel since I was about 15 (I'm 24 now). I kinda dipped out for a while but I want to in some way express to you how much you've meant to me. I related to you back then because I was that weird sense of humour "quirky" boy when I was a teen. And I've come to relate to you again because I'm an alcoholic. I get a lot of joy from watching your videos now on here and on the second channel, back then because I related to your quirkiness and strange sometimes abrasive humour and now because I feel like we've grown up together in a similar path. obviously we're not the same person but I just don't know how I'd do it without you. I know there's not that many guys who are big fans of you but for me, it feels like we're old friends when I watch your vids now. I guess that's weird. idk. rock on anyway
I added this as a lazy reply bc i was so tired after work but I have felt the same way for years. But really i think that’s cool. I always go back to drew’s vids when im sad, sick, etc. I don’t like to share him with the world tho so it’s annoying when ppl beg him to make videos or when he has to resort to sponsors to keep afloat
Hi Drew! I’ve been a fan since 2013 & I’ve seen every one of your videos since! It’s so amazing to see your growth and I will always support you! You’re the funniest and realest person on RU-vid- I’m always sending you lots of love!
I think the olderr you get the more you appreciate and love your parents/grandparents if they are and were kind and loving parents that is. And you realise how precious those simple moments are
I'm sad in a way because I relate so specifically hard with a few things you said in this video. my throat literally does hurt when I'm around people, even family gatherings. it's mentally and physically exhausting. also I spend sosososos soso so much time chasing the beautiful perfect times I felt most alive. going bowling with my old best friends (who I pushed away for so many reasons) and laughing until we cried at 3 am in their car. singing at the top of our lungs without a care in the world. I chase youth, I chase happiness, I chase old memories. I went to the beach in June and struggled to sink into that headspace I used to have. it's like I'm always mourning and struggling. you say bits and pieces about how you've found things that REALLY matter to you. not celebrities, not parties, not the flashy LA lifestyle. your comforts, family, quiet time with friends, oatmeal bowls. they keep you grounded and connected. I'm genuinely so happy for you and proud that you take time to honor and appreciate those things. I hope I can do that, too. -a girl with trowma.
39:56 yess that feeling of 'this is what life is all about' is so often in the quieter moments, not the big flashy instagrammable ones. I am learning that more and more every day and it is such a comforting thing to feel :) Sounds cliche but honestly happiness is really about living in the moment - enjoying the view, enjoying the sounds, enjoying the thoughts, enjoying the people, enjoying the nature, enjoying the journey. Those tend to be the most warm and peaceful memories. And isn't warmth and peace all we really want?
33:28 - 33:46 i feel like i've been coming to that realization lately and you put it into words so well! And this goes for everything. For example clothes too - instead of looking for small glimpses of excitement in new cheap low-quality unethically produced clothing, it's so much nicer to have less clothes, but ones that i'm more emotionally attached to. There's this one sweater i got at a flea market like five years ago and i feel like we've been through so many adventures together haha. Wearing it is like a warm hug from an old friend. It's really MY sweater you know. Whereas some random new h&m purchase wouldn't really feel personal like that.
So I am 52 I like your videos Miss your Grandmom in the videos Love Half asleep think you are only half way there Keep going, it will be good it gets better I do not like LA
u really make me not feel alone in my struggles & how i think. i’m so glad u found more happiness living in a “boring” place. sometimes simplicity where you live is relaxing and that’s exactly how i feel about where i live too.
Me and my coworker literally had a conversation about the “living where you’re from” thing yesterday. Such a toxic way to think, I’m so glad I moved past it bc I love my hometown! My friends and family are here and I love them. Big supporter of staying in your hometown.
For everyone calling LA fake, it’s literally more than just the fake influencer / rich part. LA is so big and has so many great communities (communities for everyone!)You can meet amazing and real people here, and it’s pretty easy since people are more laid back and not constantly rushing. The saddest part tho is the homelessness and mental health/ drug crisis. Everything is super expensive and a lot people are so close to losing their homes. PS. Love you Drew!! I could listen to you talk for hours!
I always find it funny that people make such generalized comments about cities. There’s a small percent of fake people who live there, but there’s fake people that live everywhere 😂 and the whole area is actually filled with tons of communities of working class people. I find when people want to deflect and find something to blame that things aren’t going well on a geographic location (not saying drew did this, but in general people who like to be like it wasn’t ME, it was L.A.) it’s there way of not taking responsibility for how they chose to change in a negative way. There’s tons of people who live in different big cities and don’t turn into fake douche bags. Lol sorry for the rant but I really resonate with your comment and I always find it so interesting people try to generalize so much
Drew speaking about how the most simple times in your life could be the best and most comfortable, was so beautiful and eye opening like damn, he got a way with words
how do u manage to explain feelings that are so important to me but I never understood or thought to explain, u are such a special human. I've been watching you since I was in middle school and I'm 23 now and I genuinely don't think I would be the same person if I didn't watch you growing up (as weird as that sounds). there are so many philosophy milestones I've had watching your videos since I was like 13 to now lol. I'm glad things are getting better for you and i hope they get better
i dont know about anyone else but i feel like a lot of these realization are happening in my life at the same time. i feel like this is the point where life gets real and im healing and growing and i find so much comfort in drews videos and honesty and humor
Drew always brings the best sponsorship songs! You never have to fast forward his sponsorships😂 I hope someday somehow he is a music producer or writer.
IT IS QUIN! He's always done that joke of knowing the viewers name and I thought since mine is uncommon he'd never do it but my heart dropped when he said my name it really scared me, felt like Drewmytoecold could see me
listening to Drew is like listening to a classical music concert played by an orchestra. Even though I have attention deficit problems, I never get bored, I never want to multitask or pause the monologue
You have a miraculous way of speaking to my ADHD brain where a normal person would tell a story twice as efficiently as you and I would not be able to pay attention and you take 45 minutes to say “LA was bad for my mental health” and I am completely locked in and loving every moment including the ad
I totally relate to this video so much drew! I lived in LA for 6 years and had an amazing time but a very unhealthy time. I was a struggling actor and couldn’t stand the “networking”. I moved to rural japan actually now and feel completely disconnected to my time in LA. I have to most peaceful life here swimming in rivers and going to festivals. I spend most my time alone but have such a close community. Everyone in the town knows me lol. I look back at photos of me when I lived in LA and I don’t recognize that person at all! It’s spooky. So everything you said… it hit hard for me lol!
i agree so much that there's a weird stigma about staying in your hometown...its something that keeps me in that adolescent mindset of like "ugh i HATE this town we gotta LEAVE THIS TOWN and then itll all get better and i'll be happy forever" but i know deep in my soul i could find a way to be depressed/isolated anywhere on gods green beautiful earth. doesnt stop me from daydreaming about moving to norway or whatever but it does give me a sense of perspective btw i want to be a pedestrian so bad i live in a car dependent city...thats why i gotta leave this town to get to the pedestrians paradise
This was very.. therapeutic to listen to! I really appreciate your feelings and honesty about your experience through the years. I feel like reflecting on what could of been and what is.. is so hard to do. Though when you get on the other side of those thoughts, coming to terms with things, and appreciating how a lot of things probably turned out for the best.. kind of makes it all worth it. The whimsical way you tell stories is so unique and endearing. Sending lots of love! Thank you for sharing with us.
as someone who moved back home at 21 to help take care of my grandma, this video means so much to me. there is so much comfort in knowing someone else has felt exactly as you have, or close at least. yeah things are slower here but like. things are slower here. there's this one spot on my way to and from work that is so beautiful i slow down just to see the sunrise/sunset for a little bit longer. i sit with my grandma and watch jeopardy. i walk around. i type on my computer. hey i'm living. also i found the lyme disease joke very funny as someone who has lyme disease. just kidding i don't actually have that. that's like fucked up to lie about. why would you say that? i didn't- i dunno i didn't really think about it. sorry i barely know what lyme disease is. that is on me.
I too am a white person who can't drive. I actually started my licence this month, but I am sad to say I will be turning 29 without knowing how to do it properly.
saw you walking down the street and also see your mom occasionally at work. Glad youre still alive and silly goosing. - the really tall and annoying friend you used to have, Jessica
This means so much to me as someone who just dropped out of college and is back in my hometown with my family feeling so much happier 😭 I relate to you so much Drew
i’m moving several states back to the house i grew up in with my parents in a few weeks and this video has really helped me look forward to it more. i think i need to watch this like at least 2 more times
This video wasn't depressing Drew, it actually made so much sense. And as someone who used to chase the thrill (and also had substance abuse issues) I've realised in my 30s that for me true happiness is in the little moments and doing simple things ❤
I had the opportunity to live in California for a year when I was younger. The idea of moving from the middle of nowhere Midwest to California was exciting. I was overwhelmingly happy by the amount of creatives I met and being invited to events to meet more people. It's disheartening when you realize they aren't your friends, they don't care what youre doing, you're just another support beam in their networking castle.
I've watched you since we were in middle school, we were born the same year, and I am very much at the same point in my life. I just hang out with my parent and make oatmeal and that's actually the key to living a good life.
One, I watched the entire ad because of how beautiful Drew's voice is. And two, this in my opinion is one of Drew's best videos. It was comforting and emotional and genuine. Love you, Drew :)
