“No reason to stay is a good reason to go” is a quote that I think really resonates with your situation, Shallon. Good luck to you in this new chapter of your life!

Shallon, find that romance novel quality man who is a cowboy, cattle rancher, potato snatcher, smoke show, and ride him into the sunset.

@coolcat6341

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds dreamy 😍😍

@amandafrank1064

4 жыл бұрын

Potato snatcher lol that's cute

@hildee8802

4 жыл бұрын

I can't help thinking of Samantha in SATC when she finds that farm boy on the country side :)

@samanthagsummers

4 жыл бұрын

Bitch 😂🖤

@LizNeptune

4 жыл бұрын

🏇🏽🏇🏽🏇🏽

“People are focusing on doing real things here” PREACH, I’m from the east coast getting sick of people living vicarious through celebrities/people on the internet and acting like any of it matter 😫

@michelleeper

4 жыл бұрын

I take... responsibility (︶︿︶)

@shallonlester

4 жыл бұрын

@@michelleeper LOLOLOL!

@shallonlester

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's so true: CAPTURE vs EXPERIENCE. I've lived the capture-fueled life-how will this look on insta? Will this seem cool?-and it's just...tiring and lame at the end of the day. It starts to own you.

@taylorwooli3003

4 жыл бұрын

I’m from LA but have moved around the country and am finally realizing this!

@hanbanan0

Жыл бұрын

@@shallonlester your last comment is literally describing your job…. Posting on Instagram is all you care about.

My idea of camping is renting a nice big comfy cabin that has wifi and then occasionally going out for a walk during the day, if it's not too hot. And I have an amazing insect repellent.

@shallonlester

4 жыл бұрын

Me too ME TOO

@brennaceja

4 жыл бұрын

Glamping is life

@jenniferboen3299

4 жыл бұрын

YES!

@mauhuff

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yes to all of this

@ProudMommyOf3PawneePrincesses

4 жыл бұрын

My idea of camping/'roughing it' is settling for an Embassy Suites corner 2-room accommodation!! Yet Bora Bora is literally a beautiful hut built on a platform at the end of a dock & IT WAS LIFE: the people, culture, food, sounds, smells & even the bugs were interesting... I guess its all perspective, as I loved a rustic lil cabin which was build on side of a mountain in Murphy, NC very much as well... Breathtaking Nature can be exotic, rustic, tropical or Mountainous; is all in what one's soul craves, I suppose...

Shallon we are not going to be done with you. This move is just going to accentuate your content 100%. Trust me. This is good for us too!

@garethjones9280

4 жыл бұрын

YES

@lizzyw7861

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! We are not leaving. If anything, Shallon keeps improving herself & her content despite all the drama. I don’t know how she can do it, not let it get to her. I would really appreciate another video where she talks about how to not let constant hate get to you. Anyways, shower liners are here for you Shallon

@Treytinoxo

4 жыл бұрын

Leavig new york has clearly made her happy her skin looks Fucking amazing

@cristinaorlando2408

2 жыл бұрын

@@Treytinoxo I’m

@cristinaorlando2408

2 жыл бұрын

@@garethjones9280 piilliil

Everything about this change agrees with you. You're glowing in a way that signals an inner peace. Clear skin and shiny, fluffy hair and a chin up like the weight of the world is off your shoulders. Nice to see someone be happy nowadays. Always rooting for you and truly hoping you feel as happy as you look. ♡

"CAMPING IS JUST BEING HOMELESS ON PURPOSE" - I totally agree haha

@TheLovelypecan

4 жыл бұрын

My husband says that all the time 😂

@kirstena4001

4 жыл бұрын

I'm stealing that

@naturalcosmeticsreviews

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLovelypecan I have never heard this saying before ! Made me laugh so much haha :) It's so true though

@traceydotts7842

4 жыл бұрын

Camping is to me = staying in a hotel without room service

@naturalcosmeticsreviews

4 жыл бұрын

@@traceydotts7842 haha love it !!!

I feel this so much. I’m 26 years old born and raised in California. I got married last year after 3 years of dating. My dad died 6 years ago and my sister died 4 years after that. My husbands mother died last year. We needed a BIG BIG change. So we ended up moving to Kentucky with my mom and step dad. It’s exactly what we needed. I stick out like a sore thumb here but it’s the kinda life I want as an adult. 💜

@torey4322

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope you and your family find some peace there. ❤️

@thelazadiaries2254

4 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry that happened! I hope you are enjoying Kentucky! I like in Ohio

@cm1600

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Kentucky too. I’m a Florida ocean girl but I love it so much here 💗

"CAMPING IS JUST BEING HOMELESS ON PURPOSE." 😂😂😂😂😂. I am ashamed at how funny this was to me. I'm so sorry world🙊🙈. Omg "drawers in the sky" 😂😂😂😂😂

@sanzbozo

4 жыл бұрын

My mom used to say that! How strange, I thought that was hers, hahaha.

@daisydelarocha3688

4 жыл бұрын

YES! It was friggen HILARIOUS!😂🤣 I LOL'd too!🤣😂 She cracks me up!!

sis moved to MONTANA - it's like when Kanye moved out to wyoming to de stress ICONIC

I'm so excited for you. I'm 48 yrs old, and in March, I moved into my first apartment since I was 24. Going through divorce, children grown, and I'm alone but not lonely! Proud of you

@Urban_Piggy

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle Reyes well you’re my age but with very different life experiences. I’m single, no kids, have a guinea pig-I love animals, and love listening to this and other channels and podcasts and working on my art.

I actually think this will make you much more wholesome and your content will be enhanced. You’re going to get a glow-up. This is so good for you.

Video idea: lessons I've learned living alone or how to be independent enough to move & live by yourself as a young woman Any tips or tricks you've learned about living alone?! 👀 💓

@shelbik20

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

I feel like a lot of people are starting to wake up and realize how unfulfilling life in a big city really is (maybe not for everyone). I’m in a similar place right now. Every weekend I try to get out of the city to just get some rest for my soul and get in touch with nature.

@joy_villa

4 жыл бұрын

I FELT THIS TO MY BONES!!!

@Dualdaldul

3 жыл бұрын

I love big city, but when it's less crowded (like very early in the morning).

@jaspriest1997

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I’m moving out of London for this exact reason

I remember before quarantine, Shallon said something like along the lines of: Something doesnt have to be totally bad for you to quit it, you don't have to get to the point of hating something to stop doing it, I don't hate New York but that wouldn't stop me from leaving It was foreshadowed she was thinking of moving

Fortune favors the bold. Proud of you girl.

@Greatful0374

4 жыл бұрын

Omg! I just looked up Montana and it’s beautiful!

When you mentioned NYC pigeons, I pictured a Godfather-voiced pigeon holding a cigarette and brandy. This global pandemic has taught me that “rural” means safe and free! Scotland is my FAVORITE place on earth. Currently working towards moving, too, for land and trees. I wish you all of the happiness, love, success, and freedom this world has to offer, Shallon! 🐎

When I moved to a different State it took me about 6 months to adjust. During that time my new place didn't feel like home, and my old place didn't feel like where I belonged. I felt like a ship unmoored. I was happy by the move, it was exciting, but I felt insecure, and lonely at times. I'd have unsettling dreams about actually moving back to my original home town, and I'd wake up up so relieved that it wasn't real. For some people, it's easy and home is where ever they hang their cowboy hat.... for others (especially for someone like me who tends to not take risks) it's a process of letting go and acclimating. Establishing new friendships made a huge difference. It's human nature to wonder if the grass is greener someplace else, but it sounds like you've made your decision based on sound logic. I commend you for being the captain of your ship, and the master of your own destiny. You won't feel unmoored for long, and the people there I'm sure, will love you.

@suez9553

4 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful comment. It’s the kind that will stay in my thoughts for a long time and motivate me. I hope that you’ve now found contentment and belonging in your new home. Best of luck, x

@kaleyjoplinRAWRR

4 жыл бұрын

Great comment! This is how I’m feeling currently as well. I moved 2 months ago and I’m super homesick :( I’m hoping that I’ll get used to it soon

@Linward

4 жыл бұрын

@@kaleyjoplinRAWRR It may take longer to build relationships since social distancing is being encouraged at time when we would otherwise be more outgoing, networking, and making new friends. Try not to dwell on what you miss about home. If you always do, what you've always done, you'll always get what you got. I don't know the circumstance that lead you to move...but if I could go back in time to speak to my younger self...I would have taken even more chances. I let fear of the unknown, the fear of failure, the fear of making regrettable mistakes keep me from reaching my full potential. There's only so much you can experience or learn by staying in one place forever.

@drs2994

4 жыл бұрын

So wonderfully put. I made a move across the country with no real reason. Knowing nobody.. having little money..just because I wanted to see another part of the country.I felt the need to leave my hometown and I did it. And it was scary as hell but also exciting, and, made me stronger as a person. And you are right, making new friends will make all the difference.

@drs2994

4 жыл бұрын

@@Linward wow. Your second comment was even more amazing! "If you always do what you've done you will always get what you've got" that was like a gut punch of truth to my brain 😱

I NEVER would’ve guessed Montana

@quarentinedlove2903

4 жыл бұрын

Ifeatu Samuel sane always saw her as a city girl

@gyamagya19

4 жыл бұрын

Neither i but i am so happy for her, as long i know she's happy nothing else matters. She deserve love and peace, this year was rough for her .

@cosmiccoco6889

4 жыл бұрын

This year was rough for her because she made it that way with her nasty, condescending, “I’m better than everyone” attitude painted as advice for others. She’s an awful person. Very unhappy with herself on a soulful level which is why she talks so poorly about others. She says she’s a feminist but says the nastiest, most rude things about female celebrities. Shallon has to have a narcissistic personality disorder

11:55 "I could walk out to the yard & hear birds - REAL birds, not pigeons fighting over cigarette butts" 🐦🥊🚬🥊🐦 I think I've replayed that part 15x hahahaha I'm so happy for you Shallon! Even your hair is bouncier in Montana. Enjoy! You know what they say ~ home is where your heart is ♥️ not where your friends are. I shouldn't take all the local flora & fauna for granted. There are blue jays, cardinals, a bunny family & some adorable new additions to the goose couple's family. They all live in harmony in the neighbourhood ravine. The humans could learn from them. Having moved every single year as a child, I like the stability of staying in place. And I'm ok with that 🙂

I love "freedom is nothing left to lose." I hope you get the dog you've wanted and find your home!!!❤

@rebeccacarraway480

4 жыл бұрын

Bobby McGee. Good song-Janis Joplin. “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose...”

@danielapardo9776

4 жыл бұрын

Wow I've never saw it thay way

Everytime I’ve ever gone to a new college, med school, other location etc where I knew absolutely nobody - I managed to forge the most meaningful relationships. Very excited for your new journey! If it’s not for you, there’s always new places to explore. 🤍

Don't do that accent again shallon 😂

@quarentinedlove2903

4 жыл бұрын

I love it lol

@KevinWay-oi3wz

50 минут бұрын

So annoying 🙄

I left NY this year too, after years of planning to leave. I knew all my life being born and raised in NY that it was not for me. It keeps changing for the worst so i got out just in time. For me there was always this overwhelming depressing feeling in NY, no matter if I was in the city or upstate. There is nothing good I can say about NY except that I wish my family left too. It did not take me long to adjust to life in the West, I love it and love the people. I always knew I deserved better, there is always something to do and so much to experience in the southwest, unlike in NY. You do not get your moneys worth at all, overpriced for nothing. So proud you made the move !

I keep thinking about when Shallon said she thought she would probably end up with John Mayer...who lives in Montana 👀

@_anataurus_

4 жыл бұрын

I'm also thinking about this... :P

@D3annaLorraine

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah cuz that’s how that works. Guess I should go ahead and move to nyc so Jake Gyllenhaal and I can end up together.

@vampyluna7692

4 жыл бұрын

Deanna Lorraine hahaha omg lol 😂

There is nothing more warm blooded than a city girl moving to the country by herself.

This is perfect for you. Earthy, genuine and unpretentious. You’re going to find a really suitable man who is real... like you. And the environment is great for mental health! Look out the window and see the beauty.. not a concrete jungle. This is the start of your new chapter, you’re growing. Life is a book... The New York chapter is finished and Montana has now begun! How exciting Shallon, I’m really happy for you.

Whenever Shallon talks about her "Crystal" character, I always pictured the Crystal as a chainsmoking southern rough-type, so the fact she moved to Montana and kind of embraced her Crystal and wants to explore that side of herself makes a lot of sense for the kind of person Shallon seems to be.

@EllieLynnCollins

4 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@psychegoddessoflight6360

4 жыл бұрын

In Jungian psychology, it's called integrating our shadow. Learning to love and understand our "demon brain" instead of fighting or denying it's existence. Like riding the dragon instead of slaying it. Shallon's self actualizing, and it's wonderful to witness.

Am so proud of you, Shallon. Of how you have taken charge of your life, of how you have ridden this wave of negativity... You don't let it stop your momentum and instead continue to keep churning out quality, insightful and entertaining content for all of us. My personal philosophy is that in life it comes down to the 4 P's: Perspective, Positivity, Passion and Perseverance. You have all 4. So keep jumping hurdles and use life's challenges to propel you towards greatness.

@shallonlester

4 жыл бұрын

THE 4 Ps, yes I love this!

I physically SCREAMED when I got the notification! Been waiting for this video 😍 Wishing you happiness & wonderful adventures in Montana!!!!

I'm one of those native Americans lol and my heart grew when you mention your love for my culture 💕

"Artisanal Pencil Sharpener" ✏️👨‍🎨😂

I would rent in Montana for a year and experience their winter before actually buying property. I have visited Montana and loved it but I dont know if I could survive their winter.

@ailicrew

4 жыл бұрын

that is the first thing i thought when i saw the map. so high north

@hms1609

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Finland and wonder every time just before winter: "Awww shiiit another winter" XD After the winter spring feel so sweet though. But sometimes I wonder life could be easier in warmer place.

@bbbrunella

4 жыл бұрын

yeah the winters are rough but New York is no walk in the park either.

@Jamjar-iu3ji

4 жыл бұрын

PhoenixBella Being from South Africa, summer in Finland would probably still feel like Autumn to me. I can’t even handle a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius. I’m shaking like crazy 😂.

Totally agree with us residents of NYC being scared of houses. I feel safe in an apartment building. Good luck on the move- take videos outside!

@beverlyf6603

4 жыл бұрын

I'm from a house-centric place and when I moved into an apartment for college I had reoccurring nightmares about how scary it was to live in an apartment. At any moment someone else in the building could burn the place down, flood their unit and cave in my ceiling, leave the gas on accidentally and blow us all up or asphyxiate me in my sleep, carelessly let someone in at the front that didn't belong there, etc. Never had to worry about those things in a house.

@supposeyounever675

4 жыл бұрын

Beverly F same scares of apartments lol

@T4Orick

4 жыл бұрын

We never locked our door growing up. But when I go there to visit, I can't sleep with the windows open. Here in Florida we have to lock the doors and windows. It's weird, the difference city vs country life. But it is a huge change.

i love how you unabashadly took this big leap into your new life (or at least "chapter"), shallon. that's a real courageous move. "sometimes you gotta move to move on"- how accurate!

I'm in New York, and laughed from beginning to end, starting with the hallmark movie. You're spot on with everything you say about NYC. I've been thinking of moving out for the last few years for the same reasons, but it's so hard to leave. Once always finds an excuse. I totally admire you for doing it, and this is very inspirational. You made the right decision. I hope to have the strength to do the same soon. It's hard to stop comparing everything to NYC - but that's the only way to get over it. I can't wait to follow you on this new journey and new Phase

This is honestly so inspiring. I’ve always dreamed of living the life you had in New York, but I am from a small town in Mississippi. The fact that you left NYC to go to a small town in Montana makes me appreciate the heart of my city. Thank you, Shallon. I think of you as like a big sister! I wish you all the best girl & do whatever you want! I’ll be along on this ride with you, girl! 💕

Like the Dixie Chicks said, “She needed wide open spaces.”

@rjuriarte1430

4 жыл бұрын

LOVE THAT SONG

Montana is wonderful, I was living in Bozeman up until the last 6 months so I can give you a few fun things to do. First off the history is amazing, you have tons of ghost towns you can visit, Virginia City was our capitol before Helena and you can learn about the Rough Riders and Vigilantes (bandits) and other things from our frontier days. If you want to go even older then that, go east to the bad lands and dig up Dino's. Floating down the Madison is also amazing and if you like to fish it's some of the best in the world. Missoula is more of the hippy part of Montana and you can go digging for sapphires in that area. Kalispell is great to go to Glacier NP. I highly recommend doing white water rafting up there and then cheek out Flathead lake and go to wild horse island. Billings is our big city and if you miss....shopping???? or what ever but its eh Butte...is to be avoided unless its time to drink. Enjoy, be safe and if you have any question feel free to DM me. (especially if you have questions about bears as I work with them) Morgan~

@hms1609

4 жыл бұрын

You work with bears?! That's so cool! I love bears. Lucky you xxx

@cmiller3379

4 жыл бұрын

Bozeman is so incredibly beautiful. I’m from Pagosa Springs CO so I grew up with the snow and mountains (went to College at ASU in Arizona lol and now live on the SC coast so I’ve literally lived in mountains, desert and beach 🤷‍♀️😁) but I can say Bozeman is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Enjoy!!!!

@The_Logan_D

4 жыл бұрын

Grew up in Montana, this is spot on 😂

@higeorge4060

4 жыл бұрын

i went to boarding school in montana and i absolutley hated it. but good vibes

@zeekly614m7

4 жыл бұрын

Are the bears dangerous? Is it safe to hike?

Me, after 7 years on the upper east side. Best. Decision. Ever. BONUS: Met my husband within my first 6 months of leaving ;)

@shallonlester

4 жыл бұрын

YEP. It's crazy how you take this kind of quantum leap in terms of maturity/achievement in categories that were stalled in a big city! Its like things just shift and things open up if you let them.

@winning3329

4 жыл бұрын

Dating pool is smaller in smaller cities and men are actually looking to settle down.

@tj-8422

4 жыл бұрын

@@shallonlester couldn't have said it better! I was even a able to return to school & am on my way to a law degree!! Would have NEVER imagined these possibilities when I was in the city, deliberating (like you) on whether or not to re-sign my lease...!!! Congratulations Shallon 💕

@Agnieszka11102

4 жыл бұрын

Upper east side is for family's with money who have Hampton house to run away for the summer

@tj-8422

4 жыл бұрын

@Agatha z granted I drove myself to Toronto, not Montana. But my quality of living sky rocketed immediately based on pretty much everything Shallon mentions in this video. Sooo accurate.

I love that. "There are so many ways to live one life" 😌🙏

Shallon is the person that practices what they preach and it is so refreshing and rare. There are so many people that love to give advice but they won't ever take their own advice. I hope you continue to thrive and find only peace and happiness

This is exactly the video I needed to watch. I’m about a day away from telling my landlady whether or not I want to renew my lease. My situation is a bit more complicated (all my prospective moves involve crossing international borders that are currently closed), but this video gave me a much-needed energetic push. Thanks!

@nickicaps

4 жыл бұрын

good luck with your next Adventure! xo

@robertschrader

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickicaps Thank you, ma'am!

Literally is my dream what you are doing ; can’t wait to watch your journey! Congratulations 🎊

I’ve lived in the interior of Alaska for 24 years, my entire adult life. I couldn’t live anywhere else but my little cabin in the woods.

I’m glad your staying private! U don’t owe ANYONE info regarding ur exact location. They wanna send u something? A PO Box is good enough. They don’t need to know ur home zipcode, town/city name, etc. Protect yourself always!!! Your safety n health are #1💕

I lived in Montana off/on many times as a child. It’s still one of my favorite states in America. So pure. Wild. Just beautiful. A person can really take it in there. I’m happy for your new adventure. 💓

“Artisanal pencil sharpener” I spit out my food!! This is why I watch you!!

@Urban_Piggy

4 жыл бұрын

Kaitlyn Carter me too! That was priceless!

Get snow boots that go all the way up. You’re welcome...

Yes you're genuine, you're real. Wish you only the best. And thank you for taking us on this journey real time❤️

This fills me with joy! You seem so genuinly happy and I'm here for it. I love your point about your role as a big sister, because thats truly where you are at your best. Giving lived life advice is honestly what im here for as a 24 year old. Celebrity does not interest me as much (not shaming anyone, just my personal opinion), but you giving advice on love, life, career and more is everything. Love you, and cant wait to follow this next chapter!

West Coast city girl here 🙋🏻‍♀️ who moved to Northern Wyoming alone for all the same reasons...come hang out!

I love this Shallon! I too recently moved to a small town from a big city. Honestly it was the best thing for mental health. You can actually breath in the big wide spaces! I cannot wait to hear about your adventures

Wow, this helped me a lot. I've lived in London for the past 9 years and it has Never, ever felt authentic to me. My worst darkest times were here, and I never connected to British people (I'm Israeli). Currently applying for British passport so I can move somewhere else & start a new life, somewhere with people like me.

@Julie-qr9ow

4 жыл бұрын

come to the US!

@irrittt

4 жыл бұрын

​@@Julie-qr9ow Oh my lord if Only I could! I've only ever watched American KZreadrs, movies and musicians. So I rly like Americans & I connect with them. But the most u could is on a student or job visa right? :/

@mollflower725

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear you didn’t like London. To be fair I think your experience depends on where you live and who you’re working with. I live somewhere with much more of a community vibe than Marylebone and have always loved it. And really the east is where it’s at for all the London fun stuff. I’ve been both happy and unhappy in London and found that so much of that was about where I was working and where I was living.

@asli9812

4 жыл бұрын

FREE PALESTINE!!!

@asli9812

4 жыл бұрын

Irit Reddy lmao are you trying to insult me? “Yawn”. How’s that nose job btw? 🐷

Small towns are just the best. I know you hate camping, but shallon, nature is so good for us. I heard someone say, living in the city is like fish in an aquarium, everything is fake and plastic. Getting out of the city connects you to nature and what we are deep down rooted to. It is so good for you and I am so excited for this chapter of your life! Love you!

Wow, this parallels my current situation 100%. After 13 years, I’m packing up from downtown Manhattan and heading to North Carolina. I’ve been here for quarantine and realized this is the life I want now. Proud of you Shallon! It’s not an easy decision to leave NYC but we feel in our soul that it’s right, so we do it 🤍 Best of luck and I look forward to hearing more about Montana.

Omg she said Croatia!!I was so proud lmao! We Croatians always assume no one ever heard about us and our country 😂

@elizabethramirez417

4 жыл бұрын

Bruna Vrankovic really I feel like it’s pretty well known

@esme841

4 жыл бұрын

My friend is croaria it,'s a beautiful country

@veronicao4643

4 жыл бұрын

Really? People always talk about what a beautiful country Croatia is and it’s considered a vacation hot spot. I’m from Canada.

@rikkigram5464

4 жыл бұрын

Im European so we know about Croatia. I really wanna go after Corona 🙌

@NiinchaSm

4 жыл бұрын

Even tho I'm from Slovenia I was like: did she really say Croatia?!?😍😍😍😂😂😂

You became much more relatable and authentic since you moved. You shine kindness and I can feel how much you care about us,throu the screen:) this move just inspired me even more to follow my heart and intuition,and be brave enough to make bold moves and I thank you for that. Love you and greetings from Romania 😚

That's why we say: high risk, high reward.

You’re not going to be single for long! Thx for sharing and I can’t wait to watch how your life changes.🤠💍🤰🏼😉

Theres rural areas in every state though, we think theres no natural lands anymore when we are close to the city but theres so much nature to explore

Montana looks good on you Shallon. Your glowing!

I’ve been to Montana 3 times and each time I’ve stayed one month. It’s so gorgeous, beautiful, peaceful, stress free place to be. Luckily you!!!

So excited to see this video, so proud of you! Corona was the push I needed to finally go to college at 25!

Im soon to move out of my parents’ home during this pandemic. I’m 19, I’m a woman, and I’m scared. You couldn’t have posted this video at a better time.

@nunya257

4 жыл бұрын

xxsnxx 00 Living on your own is the best thing ever!! I was scared too (30 yrs ago) but It’s something I still appreciate. All the best to you.

I’m so excited for your small town series!! I’ve lived in a small town my whole life. Three traffic lights only kind of deal. I used to travel a lot to a bigger city growing up. It’s a HUGE difference. It would take me days to get used to all of the sirens and traffic noise at night.. I wasn’t used to not being able to walk down the street at night. I can do that here. There’s nothing like waking up in the morning and listening to the birds chirping. Small town living where I live in Appalachia is so misunderstood by media. I really hope you have a great experience. I’ve never felt unsafe living here. I feel comfortable enough to knock on anyone’s door if I ever needed help. There’s a sense of community in small towns that are so rare anywhere else. I wasn’t born here but it is my home. (Btw love your Croatia reference, I am Croatian 🙂)

Montana is one of my favorite places on earth! I hope this move brings you so much happiness ❤️ 🏔

@IvanaSkoko

4 жыл бұрын

Montana is so peaceful, so much sky ...hope I can visit again

Love the story, so funny that this was me but about 8 months ago. I romanticized the lifetime movies where the girl moves to a small town and falls in love with a really grounded earthy guy and realizes how the simple things bring you so much joy! Love it!

This was my sign to just start planning a move I’ve been wanting to do but was too scared to actually carry out. This was video was my sign that I was asking for. I needed this.

I dont think you’ll stay in Montana which is NOT bad. Its an experience. At 18 i sold allllll of my belongings and moved to LA on a limb. I’ve moved around so much i swear ive lived a thousand lives in one. I LOVE traveling so much. Loved NYC but got bored so fast. I remember i had never been, i booked a ticket on my own for myself knew NOBODY. Arrived at my airbnb in brooklyn, got an uber to lower manhattan (at 22) and got off at a target, clueless 11pm. Walked all the way up to Times Square on my own, went into Agave bar, sat down had a drink. Its awful being like you said chasing the dragon. I’m 23 now and im trying to actually focus and get shit done and buy a house that i can own and rent out if i want.

This is so relatable, I'm a duality between my homecity in the Mediterranean coast: beach, sun, going by bicycle anywhere... and the capital city where I'm developing my career on tv and film... I'm only 26 and I know I have loads of time... but this duality is still there. Shallon is Shallon wherever she lives

@iolandagirleanu9006

4 жыл бұрын

I feel you, I am pretty much in the same situation. My hometown is close to the Black Sea and I need to live in Bucharest due to my film & TV career 😊

@questiongirlrope

4 жыл бұрын

@@iolandagirleanu9006 welcome to work 12h in a row hahahahaha Wardrobe department here.

i love that she listed a bunch of relaxing activities and in the end says "blowing shit up" hahahah

Mum is always right 😍. I’ve lived in London my whole life, I was born and bred here but it’s time to move...I feel like you do, Rona has changed my life for ever. It’s time for a change, not sure how but for the first time in a long while I’m excited. Thanks for sharing your journey with us 😀💯🙌

Good for you Shallon. I did the very same thing at your age 25 ago. Born and raised in NY, working at Calvin Klein, and had enough. I did return 16 months later but to this day I have no regrets. It was one of the bravest and best things I ever did. I left for all the reasons you did. I understand exactly how you feel. There are no mistakes. Keep doing what you’re doing. You will never be sorry. Have a blast.

Thank you for sharing this with us, I found myself crying in certain parts of the video. This was very emotional to watch becuase I feel like this is a real big deal for you, and it's making me think more about my life and what types of things I want to do. I didn't think I would care about this video when I 1st clicked on it, but now this is honestly my favorite video of yours.

You will find love there..

@elana7249

4 жыл бұрын

TheRutledgest i don’t think any man would really care about this as much as you seem to care based on your obsession with commenting things that aren’t remotely relevant to you

Shallon, you’re living my dream. 😭I hope to join you one day.

First, I wanna thank you for all your truly authentic, honest videos. I don’t comment on your videos often so I don’t feel apart of the “shallontourage” as others (I have submitted questions and bought merch to help support you though!!). Second, this video realllllly spoke to me. I moved from Chicago to the middle of Mississippi without knowing anyone about five years ago (I was 20 and truly did not know a single soul!). It made me grow so much as a person and wow, do I relate to what you are saying with needing the open spaces and actually hearing birds in the morning while sitting on my back patio, nothing in the city can compare to that in my opinion. It was an experience so unique and who I am today is from being forced into situations that made me grow like having to make all new friends and having to learn not only a new town but an entirely new culture. Lastly, while I already thanked you for your videos I wanted you to know how much you helped me through my breakup. We went through it around the exact same time and it was amazing how you would upload videos right when I needed them. Even when my ex then stepped back into my life, you posted a quarantine ex video that same day. (It was honestly so strange how much coincidence happened with your videos lol). While at first he was a bit more ‘fidget spinner’, I had listened to you and knew where to put my boundaries up. This led to him coming back with everything that you had talked about ( I mean he honestly had to have watched the video bc he hit every single point you had talked about) and this has led to an honestly very strong friendship we have now created. My therapist has compared our new friendship to Kintsugi pottery which is Japanese pottery that broke (if it’s fragile, let it break) but then is repaired by gold so you can see the damage that was there before but now the piece of art is even more valuable and proves that the original vase had value to begin with. I have said to all my friends how your videos had made me feel like I had a leg up when I first entered into therapy and that was something we got to bc of ideas you had brought me. So honestly, thank you so much for your videos and I’ll try to leave more comments in the future.

Shallon, I've grown up watching you since I was like 13 and I'm 20 now. You're like the sister I never had. Always gonna support you

I did the same thing.....almost. I actually moved from NYC to Henderson/Las Vegas, NV. Training wheels before the big move to Nashville 🖤🤠

@Fresh.Peches

4 жыл бұрын

👏 I can’t wait to move to Henderson from Seattle

@VanessaTorres-gm7zg

4 жыл бұрын

So cool! Love that we Shalloners are growing together. I really think COVID is making many of us contemplating moving to somewhere more country 🤠

@JeNJeN-mk4dv

4 жыл бұрын

I'm here in Henderson! I grew up in the Philippines and spent my 20's in Japan and UK. I followed my family here in 2011.

@laurabrown7133

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Agustin I went to the Philippines in 2018! I went to the Manila mall. Such a beautiful country. The kids are so sweet too and different from American Kids.

@saint.hudson13

4 жыл бұрын

Sopt Up OMG it’s the best....stock up on lotion tho!😉

Im READY for you to show me the ways at making friends in a small town 😭

A change is as good as rest. Its not just a rest...its a reset! So good for the mind and a new beginning means infinite possibilities for you. Having outdoor space is calming especially if you walk barefoot on grass. You become grounded! The best therapy!!!

Comparing stalkers to HPV is peak Shallon, haha

I loved everything about this. I also squealed when you said you were considering scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙌🏻 Im in Manchester in the UK but have lots of family in Bonnie scotland.

@saffron6432

4 жыл бұрын

Scotland is the best!!!!

@daniellerobertson506

4 жыл бұрын

I’m from Aberdeen, I just love living in Scotland, so many beautiful places to visit 😊

I’m so happy for you! This seems like the right decision

Girl! I been where you are. I moved to another country not knowing anyone. Completely restarted. And it was the best move I ever made. Good luck with your new adventure!

Hey Shallon! I'm from Scotland and let me tell ya girl, you would love it here! Scotland will welcome you with open arms whenever you want to come and visit xx

It’s funny we are doing the same thing but in opposite, after living in the country part of Michigan for 22 years I’m moving to Boston, I’m so excited

You just explained how I feel. My family doesn’t get it. They say “why do you want to move to the country” and I just feel like to me it’s obvious but finally showed me how to put it in worlds. ❤️🙏🏻

I felt this video so hard...I realized it’s okay to close a chapter in your life and move on to the next.

I cannot say how HAPPY I am for you! I have been following your channel for a while now- maybe a little over a year? But I feel so connected to you on so many levels, and even more so now. I legitimately had a lump forming in my throat right before you talked about getting emotional about your move. Just wanted to let you know that I adore you and support the FUCK out of this new adventure in your life. You are going to shake things up in Montana for sure 😆 I love it. Can’t wait to hear more about dating in a small town! I live in a small town right outside of Memphis TN and even though we have some advantages of “simple living”, there just isn’t enough space here for me either. I want LAND. Space. Like rolling hills and mountains and streams and green EVERYTHING. So so so happy and excited for you! 💚💚💚

Needed this, I am moving next month too :) wont know a single person there. So happy to be out on my own! Ready to have a completely new adventure. Love you Shallon!

It's so beautiful to see you like this ... you are radiant!

My sister was living in Brooklyn and her and her fiancé took a plane to British Columbia right before all the borders closed due to the virus. They’ve been living in BC and in that time realized they don’t want to go back to Brooklyn. They used their wedding fund to buy a camper van (wedding they planned ain’t happening anymore due to covid!) and now they’re living a dream they didn’t even realize they had! And I’m super happy for them...... thank god for city folk, but I feel like they’ll be much happier in Canada, their home country. Funny how the virus gave people a huge push to act on levelling UP!!!!!!

living in nyc sounds like a dream tbh. all the opportunities and cool places to go, many people to meet, events etc.

I won’t lie, as someone who has dreamt of moving to New York City for years, hearing how someone could just decide to leave it all is a bit shocking to me. But I suppose that’s because I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of what New York has to offer yet. One day!

'lets find the good in goodbye' jesus christ Shallon, I want that tattooed on me. So happy the move is treating you well! Keep being you girl, your star is only getting brighter :)

We moved from London to the countryside. Best decision. Community spirit is big outside the city. People are making this decision now as many can work from home. Why pay high prices (London - extortionate) when you can have a big house in the country.

YES Shallon. We are here for YOU. Regardless of where you are, who you are with, or how you look! I am so excited for you, I feel like I am going through this transition with you and I wish you the best. No matter what happens I loooove this channel like thousands of woman and I’m so curious what things you will bring to the table! Living there will give you new experiences and girl some of us don’t know how to hold a gun or stuff like that. It will be really cool if you share that side of you little by little and maybe you can film a tutorial on the future on how to make a pen from scratch with pieces of wood hahahahaha ❤️

I would've thought Tennessee!! You hinted at it in other videos so that's what I assumed