The fact that you've been up since 0430, and are STILL going when you get home at night 🙌, wow!

I love that this is a realistic video about a grown-up with a real job and family! So hard to find on youtube!

@sherraewong-black6599

4 жыл бұрын

F. Qurashi, MD yes they are hard to find

LOVE seeing a working mama do her thing!

Public transportation is the best for the reasons you showed- you can read or blog or watch videos while someone else drives. I'll trade the privacy of a car for the ability to use that time freely any day.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. The one caveat is that commuting during rush hour on the trains can be a nightmare of jam packed trains and all kinds of delays. So I avoid all of that and have a more peaceful commute by heading in early.--Tasha

@CasianaCarmazan

6 жыл бұрын

Abroad on a Budget Hmm there are pros and cons. Buses are late, the DC metro is single tracking sometimes and therefore making me late, the yellow line was closed this weekend. Carrying groceries is a lot harder if you have to carry them in a bus or metro and the. walk home carrying them from the bus/metro stop to your home. I like the metro and I don’t really like driving, but I wish I har a car too. In the US public transportation is not the best. Like if I want to take a train from Washington DC to say Charlottesville, Virginia I can’t because there isn’t one. Also while you can drive straight to where you’re going by car there might not be a bus going straight there and you might have to take 2-3 buses for just 5 miles. It happened to me. There are pros too ofc. No car payment, reading in the metro, not worrying about parking, but please know there are also so many cons.

@AbroadonaBudget

6 жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Texas, which essentially has no public transport outside of the DFW Metroplex, so I absolutely appreciate how unrealistic it is to go without a car in most places in the U.S. However, I would still rather deal with delays/late busses/trains when "idling" is just me standing and waiting, instead of being trapped in stop and go traffic for 2+ hours thanks to an accident, or rush hour. I agree that there are pros and cons to both situations, but it depends on what hassle is a more acceptable hassle for you. From experiencing both sides of it- growing up in a very small town in Texas, living in Dallas, dealing with Austin traffic 0_ö - and then living overseas with excellent public transportation in both Japan and Sweden, I find that I prefer the inevitable inconveniences of public transportation over the inevitable inconveniences of owning a car. Both have their potential negatives (like everything) but when I consider what my time is worth, where I want to spend my money, and how I want to be able to be efficient (hard to read in that stop and go traffic) it's definitely worth my having to carry groceries on my lap or deal with delays and hanging out longer than expected at bus stops. :)

@monicaleite5058

6 жыл бұрын

I think it just depends. I have the ability to commute by train and I did so for several years but like Tasha said crowded commute trains lack of parking, concerns for safety including people getting robbed for electronic devices had me buy a Prius and get back in the car. It has proved to be fast driving now a days because the trains are never on schedule. I do like the idea of taking public transportation so I hope it will line up with my life at some later time.

@AbroadonaBudget

6 жыл бұрын

It's interesting to think about the safety argument that way- I take a slightly larger view on that. Driving a car is much, much more dangerous than taking public transportation. I agree with you, though, that it all depends on what you are comfortable with. I would rather risk someone stealing my electronics than getting in a car accident, and I would rather be on a crowded train than in stop and go traffic. Like everything, the best choice for one person is not the best choice for another. I think the main thing is, I wish more Americans especially had the option to explore their "it depends" and make a choice- for many (if not most), the choice is made for them. You have to have a car in the majority of American towns and cities to go about your daily life in comfort, safety, and timeliness.

I love your multitasking abilities. Being a working mom + KZreadr is hard. You are so relatable. Great video girl! New subbie💖

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and welcome!--Tasha

This video was so well done!!!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're constantly trying to up our video game. It's more obvious in the vlogs and meal prep videos.--Tasha

Nice! Will there also be a Day in the Life of a Working Dad?? 😁

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Well now that you've asked for it, we'll definitely have to do one! We have a video coming out later this week where Joseph and Reeves have a father-son day, so be sure to check that one out in the mean time.--Tasha

@Phushprada1

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Muir I really want to make my husband watch that. I promise you he is so lazy and I love him to bits but girl, the man needs to get his act in order!!!😂😂😂

Loved this video! And congrats on the sponsorship. I know you’ll get many more coming your way.

Great DITL! Great editing...looked like a TV commercial. I'm all for using public transportation...letting somebody else do the driving! TFS!!

WOW, what a phenomenal family😱 You guys make it look so easy. I have even more appreciation for all that you do to get content to us. I didn't know that so much went into these videos. Not to mention, your personal lives. I am forever grateful for your drive, dedication, commitment, loyalty.... It's all so impressive. You guys work hard, play hard💃💃💃 I will never take what you do for granted. I couldn't do what you do in a day if I had a week to do it all😞😊 I'm so serious. After watching this video, I don't think I've said it enough- thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do. Have an awesome and restful 😊 weekend 👍👍👍

Used to live in Columbia, MD and these Metro stations look super familiar! I love this was a video about a mom I could relate to. Easy, simple, but still very classy.

Haha, my thoughts about your morning was, yeah journaling is awesome but I try to squeeze my exercise in. And then I saw you doing all that walking and running :)! You get your exercise too!

I really dig this video! Great Job.

You’re sooo efficient!!! Love it!!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have to make the most out of my time if I want to fit in everything I want to do. And I'm still working on fitting in enough exercise. It's tough finding the right balance.--Tasha

Well done! I’m watching your video on the train on my way home from work. Love it.

Great video! Nice work on editing! You guys are getting better and better at that. Love your videos!

I enjoy waking up before everyone. It makes me feel like I have the house to myself and it's a good time to reflect and make my to-do list for the day without any interruptions or conversations.

This video makes me miss living in the D[M]V. I appreciate the effort that went into this. Congrats on the sponsorship! -Akeiva

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's funny that watching me commute makes you miss D.C.. It would make me glad that I left!--Tasha

I love your videos!!! This was so fun to watch!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!--Tasha

I just discovered your channel, and I love your videos! Your productivity is so motivating.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!--Tasha

Amazing i loved watching this!

Good job editing. The best yet one yet.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!--Tasha

As a commuter, I was thinking how someone didn't take that empy seat next to Joseph. Then I saw the outtakes... LOL. Thanks for posting. Great video!

Union station...one of the few vloggers that I follow that is near me...if not the only one DMV....I’m glad you weren’t or hope you weren’t near the accident downtown

Great video! You have your commute down. I'm also in MD and I'm thinking about computing by train to DC and you make it seem so efficient. My cousin commutes MD to DC by car and she said its crazy. Thanks for sharing.

Best video so far! Loved it!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!--Tasha

Haha! Favorite part: missing the train. I MARC it to Red Line every week day and that is my life! Ugh Second Fav: “why does it sound like he’s saying--“ hahaha nice video. I would actually love to see more of these. Maybe like more of the vlog style stuff! I enjoy seeing successful peoples processes! Thank you, Tasha!!

I love this and I LOVE Chromebooks! For my past 2 laptops I've only buy them

Live in DMV area and could not stand the public transpo. Nice to see those that do. I did the laptop thing too, but there are like 10 people in your radius watching what you do on your laptop. I came from the V part of DMV. Even that early the trains were busy.

Heyyy I loved this...I came across you channel from a subscriber of mine who said she loved your videos... I am here to stay!

That kitchen makes me wanna move in with you guys! :) Lovely family.

This is a very well done video! You're a cool and productive woman - my goal is to be like you one day :) Productive and happy

I'm also an early bird. I find that it really eliminates significant stress that accompanies commuting with the masses. Take Care

Congratulations! Reeves is hilarious.

KZread just recommended this video to me. It looks like you commuted to Washington DC 😊 I live in NoVA (Northern Virginia)

I love you girl, you are really an inspiration.

Love this!! We’re also working parents with a KZread channel. I honestly love YT since I get to use my creativity that I don’t totally get to use at my regular job as a Scrum Master. Anyway, I’ve been following y’all for a longtime on my other YT login.

You have this morning routine down!! I've never lived in a city with reliable public transport and I'm a bit jealous. I hate driving (It's especially stressful during the morning commute). I would love to sit back, relax, and read a good book on a train ride. Or get some work done--I'm all about productivity;) Anyways, I'm so inspired by this, and I'm hoping to try a similar morning routine this summer during my internship. Thanks Tasha! (Your content keeps getting better and better!)

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I've been doing it for three years now so I've had some time to work out the kinks. When I had a job where I had to commute via car, I 'd listen to a lot of audio books. I'm really glad you liked the video .Thanks for watching!--Tasha

You are so inspiring to me. Just an incredible woman all around, and not that it is important, but you’re gorgeous even without a stitch of makeup.

I have a similar commute and don't know how you do it. I'm kind of over traveling to DC for work lol. Great video!

Sponsored by chromebook! So awesome! Working mom living that chromebook life too! What backpack do you use to keep the food and chromebook separate?

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I use a Targus backpack that is similar to this one: amzn.to/2r0LTxT . Basically any backpack with a laptop pouch will work.--Tasha

I LOVE the flexibility of your work schedules.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

We've purposefully looked for jobs that offer us flexible work schedules. It helps so much with our quality of life.--Tasha

great video idea, thanks for sharing....

So cool to watch, I work Downtown DC and metro every day too :)

Congratulations on the Sponsorship!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!--Tasha

Love the shirt Alexis! :)

Sorry that it's a personal question, but: do you shower at night? Or, how else do you get out of the house so quickly in the mornings, despite taking time to journal & enjoy your tea first?

@OneBigHappyLife

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I shower at night.--Tasha

Gosh, you are beautiful!!! ❤️❤️❤️ all the way from 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦!!!

I really enjoyed seeing your life from another perspective.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is how I spend most days of the week so I'm glad that we were able to share it.--Tasha

Hard working mama❣️

Great video! What goes on with Alexis and Reeves since you leave so early? Love that you use the commute time to do work on the way in and relax on the way home.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Alexis and Reeves are sleeping when I leave. Alexis gets herself ready and out the door for school (which she has been doing since she was ten) and we have a nanny that watches Reeves in our home.--Tasha

Hi Tasha! It would be great to know about your hair routine and how you use your headscarf!!! Thank you !!

Haha loved the outtakes Tasha you're a super woman!

This can totally be my commute when I have to go into Manhattan. Just curious what kind a backpack do you use. I like you pack multiple meals, and my laptop. I also carry my work shoes. Over the years I have evolved from many bags to a back pack but the one I have just isn’t functional. I like that yours looks chic but functional. Thanks for this video!

Thank you Tasha for showing that you actually take and eat home-made meals at work. You encourage me to make more food at home :) From where do you get inspiration for all those lunches and other meals to prepare at home?

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I do pack my lunch every day. I actually only eat out for lunch maybe once a month and most of the time it's a random lunch date with Joseph. I have a lot of go-to recipes but I will usually try at least four new recipes a month for variety. Some of my favorite recipe sites are Budget Bytes, Skinny Taste, Oh She Glows (vegan), and lately The Real Food Dietitians. I also have a meal prep pinterest board where I pin recipes that I'd like to make in the future: www.pinterest.com/onebighappylife/meal-prep/ --Tasha

@aureliamaple7763

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will definitely check them out

Thanks

My brother-in-law takes the train from NJ to NYC every day. Has for years. Its just so crazy to me. I've lived in FL my whole life and have never even been on a train. Lol

Well done!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!--Tasha

Incredible

Union Station

Here from your recent Lifestyle Fix video on TFD! Loving that DC public transit life (I'm also an early bird Metro commuter). What app do you use for your morning pages?

@OneBigHappyLife

5 жыл бұрын

Penzu is my fav.--Tasha

I really enjoy your vids! I know your a lawyer but what kind? Immigration? Environmental? Corporate? Thanks for the vids ☺️

What time do you go to bed again? You are on energetic lady. You are one amazing family.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I try to be asleep by 8:30p. I'm not always successful but that's the goal.--Tasha

@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom

6 жыл бұрын

My fear is I would fall asleep on the train.

@disrespectthemwomensubjuga5471

6 жыл бұрын

Centsible Living With Money Mom that's your fear, haha! Well that's my daily life.

@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom

6 жыл бұрын

I fall asleep easily.

@disrespectthemwomensubjuga5471

6 жыл бұрын

Isn't that fun?

Good stuff here! When do you handle house work? A little each day, or on the weekends?

Great video! Commuting question. I see you have a backpack which is what I would use when commuting by train too but I was constantly feeling like after work I needed my purse. Do you not get bothered by taking what you need out of your backpack for non work related things?

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I keep a purse at work for if I'm heading out and about during the day (which I what I use during lunch in this video). But if I'm going somewhere after work, I will generally just bring my backpack. Sometimes I think about getting a cuter backpack but I'm not in any hurry.--Tasha

I’m new to your channel, what’s your childcare situation like? Lemme binge watch your other videos!

Love your channel. Just stumbled across it today. Such a cute family. What do you and Joseph do for a living?

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

We're both attorneys. Tasha practices and I do some related real estate work.-Joseph

What app do you use for morning pages/journaling​? I am hard of hearing and can't figure out what it is. Thanks! Love your videos.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I use Penzu. But I've also used Simplenote and Scrivener in the past.Thanks for watching!--Tasha

Great video I was wondering who was recording it the whole time 😬

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, it was Joseph. But it was on a day where he didn't have to go to work. Normally he'd stay home but he came along to film me.--Tasha

@mdavega1

6 жыл бұрын

One Big Happy Life oh okay well I love your videos you guys always do an amazing job I love matcha green tea 🍵

@GlueGunsRoses

6 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask the same question!!! I'm watching this and I figured someone else had to ask this! 😂😂😂 I figured it was Joseph but I was wondering because it was his day off and that meant he had to wake up super early to film her getting on the train. I sleep in as late as I can so if I were Joseph I would have said "ask the stranger on the train to film you. I need my beauty rest" 😂😂😂😂

@GlueGunsRoses

6 жыл бұрын

Okay, now im at the end and I see it is obvious that he filmed😂

Does Joseph have a video of “Day in the life of a working dad” ? 😀

I am very interested in getting a chromebook now but I have one question about how you use it on the train, and that is do you have internet access on the train you are on?

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

There is not internet access on the train. We use our phones as a hotspot. The Chromebooks can still run things without internet and have much more storage than when they first came out. - Joseph

I have been so interested in Capsule wardrobe lately yet haven’t been able to fine to one... do u have a viv on it???? Inspiration or ur approach on it

@unknown01ify

6 жыл бұрын

Luz Posada I found a video they did a year ago that might interest you kzread.info/dash/bejne/nH6ttaxuZKiapM4.html

I definetly need to utilize my lunch and commute time to be more productive.

This is awesome but I'm just wondering who is holding the camera💕💕😂😂

What time do you go to work? It’s still dark, I’m in South Africa, our sun rises at 04:00-04:30 in summer and 5:00-6:00 in winter, it’s so cook and weird at the same time to see someone going to work in the dark...and the rides, that’s way too many rides...this is why I want to go live overseas for a while...just for the experience of different things especially driving on the left, that always fascinated me, I mean how does one do that, especially being right handed 😂😂😂, I want to try it!!!

Are you gonna do a love 💕 story video about how you and your Partner met?

So what time do you start work? I found this really interesting!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I'm in the office by 6:15am.--Tasha

@heidiwhite6068

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is insane. I have a love hate relationship with mornings, I love the peace and time to myself but I also love sleeping. Haha.

Is chromebook that useful i have been thinking about getting one

@MyFunSizeBudget

6 жыл бұрын

Babatunde Bello yes. i love mine. i also bought my kids one for school!!

This was such a great video! I saw that Metro sign on the train, so you are a DMVer..... me too! Loved this vid.

@OneBigHappyLife

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!--Tasha

Tasha!!! Hi!! 👋✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈✈ Which data plan do you use when you view your movie on the train?

Tasha, Do you use journal prompts? Free form? I am trying to get more disciplined with my journal.

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Morning pages are entirely stream of consciousness, which is my preference. I've never used journal prompts. I also sometimes write in a paper journal at night that I keep on my nightstand.--Tasha

@kwilhoite

6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh ok. I am more likely to write in my journal in the evening but sometimes I need a way to focus my attention and help me wind down.

@kwilhoite

6 жыл бұрын

And thank you so much for the response!!! I love watching your videos.

@kwilhoite

6 жыл бұрын

And now I'm rushing off to buy The Artist's Way because why not.

I am also a working mom and KZreadr I can understand how is it difficult to manage all the things

@nielsvvvv

2 жыл бұрын

With 1.6k only. Haha fck of

I’m just curious how you’re recording yourself on the train from above. Unless someone is there with you.

What time do you arrive at work in the morning? 🤗🤗

Who recorded you?

Wow. Two train rides to work. I live in a small town

@heidiwhite6068

6 жыл бұрын

Lisa Foster haha me too. Our town is about 5000 people. Can't imagine taking that long to get to work!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, and don't forget the drive! This is the longest commute I've ever had and it's the reason why I know we will move away from D.C. at some point. Commuting just takes up too much of our day.--Tasha

Bull Chit Mommy!!!😂😂😂

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

We had a talk and figured out who said what that afternoon.-Joseph

What size is your Chromebook?

@OneBigHappyLife

5 жыл бұрын

15 inches.--Tasha

Which city did you go?

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Washington, D.C.--Tasha

I like your wedding ring. I've been thinking about something like that for myself. Where did you get yours?

@OneBigHappyLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was custom made by a jeweler in Philadelphia's diamond district.--Tasha

@ashshopalot

5 жыл бұрын

@@OneBigHappyLife Thanks! It's very beautiful.

What state do you live in?

Do you have a routine where you have to go out to work and prepare you son for school? That’s the struggle I face...

Reeves must have heard that word at school because of how he pronounced it!

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

Actually, Alexis admitted that she said it while she was on the phone with a friend so he heard it from her. ☹ --Tasha

@budezone

6 жыл бұрын

:-o

What do you do for a living besides KZread? If you don’t mind me asking?

@OneBigHappyLife

6 жыл бұрын

I'm a lawyer.😊--Tasha

Who was the cameraman?

New subscriber here...

I feel like this left out half the story: day in the life of a working mom. Where was the mom part (apart from meeting your kids at home)? My biggest challenge is juggling the need to carry out my professional tasks and my mummy tasks. Showing kids being part of the morning routine (getting ready, getting them to school) and afternoon school pick-up etc. would have been the most helpful part. Cos if you’re a mummy who doesn’t have to worry about that, your routine is not gonna look any different from just a single person’s routine, which is waaaaay more simple but doesn’t really do justice to the title of the vid. And won’t help us working mummies who do have to deal with the kids too.

@OneBigHappyLife

5 жыл бұрын

This video focused more on the work aspect of how I get all of my work done. For more info on managing the family, check out our evening routine.--Tasha

Why do you drive to the train? Why do you use public transportation if you have a car? I understand that you get stuff done on the train, but isn't the compute hours faster if you drive yourself, plus you don't have to wait, and walk between stops? It takes me 20 minutes to drive and 2 hours to take the bus.

Me too. Lol

I like you!!