Gurrrllll, GO GET IT!! Don’t let your age or the size of your dream define you. I started college at 50 and just graduated nursing school 5 freaking days ago! If you want it, do it!
At the very least, I now grasp the concept of leverage. Creating wealth and financial freedom isn't as tough as many people believe. Building wealth and remaining financially stable indefinitely is a lot easier with the appropriate information. Participating in financial programs and products is the only true approach to make a high income and remain affluent indefinitely.
Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time .
Indeed, currently I'm managing my finances wisely and being frugal. I always indulge a financial guide before investing. In the last 19 months, my investments grew by 43%, adding over $550K in profits. I used their strategies to minimize risks and maximize profits because their entire philosophy is centered around using a high-profit oriented blueprint while simultaneously going long and short, as well as reducing risk exposure as a hedge against inevitable downtrends.
Insightful... I curiously looked up her name on the internet and I found her site and i must say she seems proficient, wrote her an email outlining my objectives. Thanks for sharing.
Michel! I’m a relatively silent subscriber but I just HAD to comment today. Small story time - but in 2010 I dropped out of my undergrad in environmental sciences in university in Canada. I was doing great in my classes but just had absolutely no desire to complete the degree as I felt like I was just wasting time and my parent’s hard earned money. I called my mom in the Caribbean sobbing. I told her I just simply couldn’t do it anymore and it was so difficult for me to disappoint them - but I knew my calling was in something else. I had ZERO experience, but I just passionately loved food. I told her I wanted to go to culinary school and I worked in a local fine dining restaurant for 6 months just in order to apply for school. Shortly after, I attended the culinary institute of America at Greystone. I remember freaking out in orientation - everyone had so much more experience than me, I felt so insecure and as though I would always be the last in class. But I made it into the school, and I knew I had to give it my best - even if it felt as though I’d had a disadvantage. Within the first week, I was at the top of the class. I graduated with distinctions and awards. Fast forward to today - I run my own one table private dining restaurant back home on my little island and have found so much success. All this to say - imposter syndrome is a real thing - but don’t let it mess with your head. Im so proud of you for pursuing your dream of attending culinary school and although it WILL be a challenge - it will be a fruitful one. All the best to you and everyone here in this circle of "friends". May we all be brave enough to take a leap of faith!
Go for your dream, Michel! I went back to school and got my degree in my late 30s. It wasn’t easy and was intimidating looking around that almost all my class mates were 18-22 year olds. But I did it…and was valedictorian of my class. Ladies, always keep growing and pursuing your dreams!
I'm giving my two sense on the baby topic, as someone who's only been married 5yrs, please don't rush to have kids, you guys have your whole life to have children, you were long distance for so long and you just moved and are now together full time, please enjoy this season of just you two, to nurture and grow your marriage before bringing kids into the mix
Now THAT would be a fascinating series to follow - come with me to culinary school??? Basics Ive learned in culinary school, etc. I would BE SO EXCITED for this, you CAN do this!!!!!!!! I'm so excited to witness your 2024 goals come to life.
I went to Culinary school fresh out of HS. There were students of all ages in my classes! From 18yo - 56yo! The culinary world is accepting of everyone, don’t be discouraged! Go after those dreams and learn all the things !!
Michel, I went back to school in my 40s to get my Master's in Library Science. You're never too old to learn more or new things. It's actually what will help keep you young, and engaged in the world around you. Can't wait to see what's next on your list of discovery.
I mean this really nicely BUT you start with wanting to be more chilled then list loads of goals. Sign up for school then 'go with the flow' until you start. Life has changed. You have a lovely home and soon to be lovely husband. If date night happens it does. If date night is just a picnic on the beach with a sandwich it is. Reset and breath. Xxxx
There is nothing weird or late about going to school in your 20s. You are literally a baby!!! Do what you want. That said - your goals are heavy I hope they are setting yourself up to win and not fail. Initiating something once a week seems like a lot. Ultimately have fun!! I feel like your goal should be to just enjoy your first year of marriage and not be so hard on yourself. ❤
Great video, I really hope you aren’t taking on way too much in the first year of being a new home owner. As you’ve mentioned your home has many expensive fixes. Taking all that into consideration along with 2 classes of poetry per week, and now going back to school. That a lot on your plate, not to mention hosting friends every week too. I’m a bit concerned with your health if you keep all that as goals in the first year, including an amazing husband. Take care of your health first, is all I’m saying. I don’t want you getting sick. Many hugs, lots of Love. Not intended to be negative, just speaking from my heart.
I hope you have a great trip to Paris. You are wise beyond your years and will be successful at anything you do. May 2024 be everything you want it to be and more!!
Of all of the goals you mentioned, the last one is my favorite. It's a great personal and professional goal, and if you have passion for it, you'll be successful! I love that it is something new that will grow you as an individual! Prayers that it goes well! Also: do you have any spiritual goals for 2024? Just curious! 😊
Go for it Michel! Time will still pass by regardless if you are in school or not. Don’t allow age, or opinions interfere with your dreams. Go to culinary school you will fill it with passion, creativity and love all the ingredients you need to make delicious food. And remember that “ It is better to try and fail than to fail without trying “ I believe in you! I know you will be a wonderful chef and a amazing cook 🥰
Ok! Mother of 5 on second marriage. We do date night at home! We put the kids down we either get food or make food just for us & we either game or watch a movie & we talk. We intentionally talk about not the kids! I suggest doing this for a healthy relationship & money saving! I cannot wait to see more from you! I am happy to support any sponsored content. I won’t buy it but I’ll watch it! ❤ I already spend enough on seed lol 😂 I would love, love, love to see you do a series on food! Use that degree! Teach people how to build a plate, how to eat our, how to eat at a super market when you don’t want to cook much, how to cook when you want to go full chef mode. It’s ok for you to do whatever you want with kids. I suggest not sharing their name & stop sharing their face after 2 because they start to loose baby face & get their own features.
Go for it Michel. You are so young, you have no limitations. You never want to look back and regret not trying something thats important to you. You have your cheering section here!!
I can’t tell you how much it thrilled me to hear you say you don’t think you want to vlog your kids ❤ as much as I’d love to see it I’m a stranger on the internet. A fairly normal one but there are many that aren’t ‘normal’ and certainly don’t deserve access to your babies. And your babies deserve their privacy ❤ I’m loving these goals so far personal professional chef’s kiss. I planned out my entire marketing plan for 2024 today so I’m here for goal setting ❤
It is never too late to go after your dreams. I started college after my children became adults and were on their own. I will be graduating next year with my bachelors degree in elementary education and special education when I am 50 years old.
I’m SO EXCITED for food content! I’m a young mom with 2 kiddos and would love to see all your ideas and creativity involving food in the next few years!
Content ideas!!!: Sharing more gluten free recipes while we follow you from shopping to prepping to cooking and presentation (since you’re such a big foodie 😉) maybe even on a night you’re hosting friends! Hopefully if you decide to do culinary school it would fuel that passion! You could do a series of DIY projects/styling your new home. A different form of content could be montages of experiencing life (restaurants, the beach, walks, etc.) and letting us take it all in with some voiceovers instead of feeling like you have to fill the void with your physical presence. It would still help us the audience connect with you whether it be sharing your unfiltered thoughts or structured topic (gratitude, peace, marriage, etc.)❤
Very smart move to pay down your mortgage quicker. I am a loan officer and always tell my borrowers if they can add any extra money a month to their mortgage payment, it will help. I will say though just making a 13th payment each year as opposed to just the 12 months, helps as well. So happy to hear you want to go back to school for your culinary degree, that is one of the reasons I started watching you.
Jordy was one of my top 5 artists this year on my Spotify!! 🎉🎉 also Merry Christmas and go for your dream if that is where you think God is taking you❤️❤️
I’m so glad you’re going to take weekends off, amazing! I think all of us would love to see you living more of the soft life, and toes in the sand is a great start :) Trust that it’s okay to lean on Jordy a bit more rather than risk burnout trying to do so much. It’s easy to see that he’s so very much in love with you and can’t wait to have kids and build a life with you. In Jordy We Trust. Btw, your dishes always look incredible and you seem to put them together so easily. You’re a natural master chef already. Salúd! 🎉🩵✨
my husband and i add on $100 a month on top of our mortgage!!!! and since mortgages are already high it does not make that much of a difference. i've basically forgotten that we do that because i'm so used to paying that $100 on top!!! it's a great little thing that adds up over time :)
My husband and I paid 3 house payments every 2 months. We’ve been married for 27 years and it’s been so nice having our house paid for. We did have to give up a few things, but it really has paid off. We still took very nice vacations and did things we really wanted, but the house payments were a priority. Good luck!
Michel! I’m 42 and have worked the same job for 20 yrs, and just started going to school part time. You can do anything at literally any time. Also, I’m Canadian and I’m not sure about the U.S. but here we have a so many grants and bursaries and scholarships we can apply for. If you can do that, they definitely cut down some of your school costs. I have faith you can do this! Really proud of you!
Hi, Michel and Happy Monday!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🎄🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎄🎇👍. 2023 was a great year with laughs, excitement, adventure and more. For me, I am so joyful that I went to the park and thinking about something wonderful in Hallock, Minnesota. Gas stations are still standing, truck stop restaurants, colleges, rest areas, and houses with a good condition. So...yeah. And last November, my mom passed away.😢. She's in heaven right now and she will be missed.🙏🌷. Anyway, 2024 will be the best year ever with new friends, new life and a new me. Plus, I will find a big semi truck at the parking lot and do a pose with a smile on my face. YAY!!😊😎😀💙🎇💙🎇💙🎇💙🎇👍
If you could put together masterpieces in that tiny little garage apartment kitchen, you can DO THIS. YES CHEF! Can't wait to keep watching your journey enfold 🖤
God knows the desires of our heart. He has a plan and boy howdy you may think your going to fail, but he has your back!!! Your path is similiar to mine, although I will be 60 in two months. I cried all the way down the isle during the ceremony at my first wedding ceremony. They had to stop the ceremony, but with all of the people in from out of town and people invested in the wedding/marriage I did not have the strength to put a stop to it. I finally saw the light that all was not my fault and God had a different plan for my heart and life. Thank you God, no children were involved. Through Divorce Care, Therapy, and a great group of friends, I had support. God spoke to me about chaning my career, go back to school, become a teacher. I trusted him and did so. Right after I started school started, I met my husband I did not count on and changed my life for the better. I helped him raise his three children am now a Special Education Elementary School Teacher in Texas for the last 8 years.
I thought I would never be able to meditate. But now I love it! I can do it finally! And it is so good for my mental health. I am so proud and excited for you to go to culinary school! You will thrive.
My favorite content of yours has always been the sip&thrift vlogs ❤ I also love going to your channel to watch a “get stuff done” video because it motivates me to do the same!
Love the culinary school goal! For what it's worth, your Opa's soup and the fish and veggie bake you made in a cook with me video have become staple recipes in our house. I would welcome any and all future recipe/cooking videos from you! 💕
Michel, you're not an influencer, YOU are a motivator! So transparent and pure, really blessed to witness your content. You're so unique and positive, really helps me in different ways believe it or not 💕🥹
Fellow EDS-er here 👋 and I had luck with very very very gentle weight lifting (like 1-2lbs), starting out with a PT prescribed routine, and then I added in normal exercises very slowly and gradually to build strength. A year and a half later of consistent 4 days a week and I can lift 50 lbs and feel much more confident in my body’s abilities for day to day life. I still slip out of socket sometimes but it’s greatly reduced!! Go for it, just go SLOW. ❤
Hi Michel! I love your videos so much. I would love to see maybe cooking videos, sip and thrift, and craft ( when you diy things), how to host a party or events that you do (tips and tricks). Those are some video ideas, i would love to see more of. But it is all up to you. I would watch anything you put up.
Stop I’m so excited! As soon as you said you wanted a new series I was hoping it would be cooking so you can imagine how excited I was when you said culinary school!!!! I am in law school now at 28 so I am here for the going back to school content!
You got this!!! I started my Electrical apprenticeship when I was 28 and didn’t top out until I was 32. It was so worth it and a lot of my classmates were also my age surprisingly.
Culinary school sounds brilliant! Everyone needs to eat so we all need ideas and recipes etc. plus it would be so fun to see what that’s like and the types of things you learn! So exciting
I would love to hear more about your EDS. How likely will it be passed on to future children? How did it affect you when you were younger? What led to your discovery of it?
I've been in your exact same shoes. I had been accepted to Le Cordon Bleu after getting my BA in Food Writing... didn't go because I was too nervous. Ended up getting my Master's in Family and Consumer Science, with a focus in Culinary Arts... realized I didn't like teaching, as much as I liked cooking... so I just went for it, and made it my profession, and I have been doing it for 10+ years at this point. I still feel imposter syndrome with it, but I'm working as a chef on a food truck now, and I really love it! Good luck with it, Michel! I'm happy to watch you chase your dreams! :)
You seem very organized in your goals, love to hear you. Just put them on God’s hand and he will help you to archive them at His time. I pray that He will direct you and everything will be good for you both. God bless you and have fun at Paris!!! Love your videos. Take care. 😘🌹
Hi Michel! I've been going through personal stuff and not watching UA-cam. I'm catching up now on the last month and this was a great video! I think it would be awesome to see your cooking content!
Michel, I also have Hypermobility EDS and prioritizing strength training is the best thing you can do at this stage. When you increase muscle size, your ligaments and tendons also increase in size to support them, which is what you need to protect your joints. The safest form of strength training is Reformer Pilates. It’s easier to injure yourself with free weights when you are hypermobile.
Michel, if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. You’ll keep applying. That’s not the only school available. But im so happy for you and i hope you keep us updated!
I love your travel videos. I feel like I'm a friend along for the trip in every video you make, and the solo videos are slowly giving me the courage to do some of my own!
In my 40's I left my very well playing job to go back to school to get a degree in something I wanted from 16 years old. I had a young son and was married and everything worked out great!! Never be afraid of going for your dreams. You will find a way!! You just have to start!
Since I started watching you a couple years ago, I could see you had a passion for food/cooking. I think culinary school would be perfect for you! Do what you're passionate about!
GO for it!!! The culinary school idea seems so perfect for you. Would love to see more cooking focused videos and it seems like the training would give you a great foundation for that. Love this direction for you :)
I started school again at 29 with 19-20 yo in my class - it was hard to have that structure again, but so worth it for my New life. I feel much more align with my values and personal goals. I went from supply chain engineer to Crossfit coach.
We paid extra on our mortgage every month too and paid our mortgage off in half the time getting rid of so much interest. Further education is ALWAYS a great idea.
Do it before you have kids,then you’ll have even less time. Hope you follow your dreams. Cooking content you can review your favorite stops, make simple dishes, make fun baking content. Once you have kids you can make fun healthy meals that kids will eat . There’s so many directions you could take your culinary dream. Wishing you find a school that fits your needs. Good luck!
Yes! I feel you! I’m jumping into study next year (in my mid thirties…) I resigned from my job and am committed now…absolutely terrifying but we got this!!
Not started watching the video yet but YES you should make time to relax and enjoy the moment of now. You seem to have done more in the past couple of years than I have done in my whole life 😂❤❤. I also need to slow down and got married last year finalllyyy feeling able to feel content it’s so calming ❤
Great chat! Whatever you do is going to enrich and fulfill you. I did culinary school years ago and it was the most fun I had in school. I didn't stay long in the profession but the skills I learned were invaluable.
I watched some of your Taste Made days back in the day. LOVE that you want to go to culinary school 🎉 and I'm looking forward to some cooking videos. As I've posted before, I'd be happy with some appetizer how-to content. Great list of goals, Michel - it's inspiring ❤
Do it! I went back to university last year and I'll graduate at the age of 29 or 30. I did work after my first degree in translation, but I wasn't happy in that field. Now, I'm studying to work in HR.
Sierra Schultzzie is in the same area and worked with her friend who has a pottery studio. I feel like that may be a fun collab. Love the culinary school plan! I think you would really flourish in that direction. It would be such a fun journey to be a part of if you chose to incorporate it into vlogs.
Agreed... And on the pottery she could always have the items she makes for sale for all of us and maybe have a website shop that she can sell the items???...
Gurrrllll, GO GET IT!! Don’t let your age or the size of your dream define you. I started college at 50 and just graduated nursing school 5 freaking days ago! If you want it, do it!
CONGRATULATIONS FRIEND!! That is amazing!!!🎉🎉🎉
Yes!!! I love the culinary idea.
She's right, I went back in my 30s and hot my Masters, no regrets.
same age...just applied to a phd program
@@pmclaughlin4111 Good for you!!!
At the very least, I now grasp the concept of leverage. Creating wealth and financial freedom isn't as tough as many people believe. Building wealth and remaining financially stable indefinitely is a lot easier with the appropriate information. Participating in financial programs and products is the only true approach to make a high income and remain affluent indefinitely.
Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time .
Indeed, currently I'm managing my finances wisely and being frugal. I always indulge a financial guide before investing. In the last 19 months, my investments grew by 43%, adding over $550K in profits. I used their strategies to minimize risks and maximize profits because their entire philosophy is centered around using a high-profit oriented blueprint while simultaneously going long and short, as well as reducing risk exposure as a hedge against inevitable downtrends.
@@mariaguerrero08Please who’s this Financial coach that guides you?
"Camille Alicia Garcia" maintains an online presence. Just make a simple search for her name online.
Insightful... I curiously looked up her name on the internet and I found her site and i must say she seems proficient, wrote her an email outlining my objectives. Thanks for sharing.
Michel! I’m a relatively silent subscriber but I just HAD to comment today. Small story time - but in 2010 I dropped out of my undergrad in environmental sciences in university in Canada. I was doing great in my classes but just had absolutely no desire to complete the degree as I felt like I was just wasting time and my parent’s hard earned money. I called my mom in the Caribbean sobbing. I told her I just simply couldn’t do it anymore and it was so difficult for me to disappoint them - but I knew my calling was in something else. I had ZERO experience, but I just passionately loved food. I told her I wanted to go to culinary school and I worked in a local fine dining restaurant for 6 months just in order to apply for school. Shortly after, I attended the culinary institute of America at Greystone. I remember freaking out in orientation - everyone had so much more experience than me, I felt so insecure and as though I would always be the last in class. But I made it into the school, and I knew I had to give it my best - even if it felt as though I’d had a disadvantage. Within the first week, I was at the top of the class. I graduated with distinctions and awards. Fast forward to today - I run my own one table private dining restaurant back home on my little island and have found so much success. All this to say - imposter syndrome is a real thing - but don’t let it mess with your head. Im so proud of you for pursuing your dream of attending culinary school and although it WILL be a challenge - it will be a fruitful one. All the best to you and everyone here in this circle of "friends". May we all be brave enough to take a leap of faith!
What a lovely story, thanks for sharing! ❤
Go for your dream, Michel! I went back to school and got my degree in my late 30s. It wasn’t easy and was intimidating looking around that almost all my class mates were 18-22 year olds. But I did it…and was valedictorian of my class. Ladies, always keep growing and pursuing your dreams!
Wow congratulations that is amazing!!! 🤍🤍🤍
I'll be 36 soon and I'm back in college with 18 year olds. I didn't find my purpose until later on, and that is okay.
I'm giving my two sense on the baby topic, as someone who's only been married 5yrs, please don't rush to have kids, you guys have your whole life to have children, you were long distance for so long and you just moved and are now together full time, please enjoy this season of just you two, to nurture and grow your marriage before bringing kids into the mix
Now THAT would be a fascinating series to follow - come with me to culinary school??? Basics Ive learned in culinary school, etc. I would BE SO EXCITED for this, you CAN do this!!!!!!!! I'm so excited to witness your 2024 goals come to life.
I went to Culinary school fresh out of HS. There were students of all ages in my classes! From 18yo - 56yo! The culinary world is accepting of everyone, don’t be discouraged! Go after those dreams and learn all the things !!
Michel, I went back to school in my 40s to get my Master's in Library Science. You're never too old to learn more or new things. It's actually what will help keep you young, and engaged in the world around you. Can't wait to see what's next on your list of discovery.
Awe thank you friend!! Also congratulations that is so amazing!!🤍🤍
Same! I went back and got my Masters in Library Science and graduated at age 50. I am now a Library Director in SF at age 64!
I mean this really nicely BUT you start with wanting to be more chilled then list loads of goals. Sign up for school then 'go with the flow' until you start. Life has changed. You have a lovely home and soon to be lovely husband. If date night happens it does. If date night is just a picnic on the beach with a sandwich it is. Reset and breath. Xxxx
There is nothing weird or late about going to school in your 20s. You are literally a baby!!! Do what you want. That said - your goals are heavy I hope they are setting yourself up to win and not fail. Initiating something once a week seems like a lot. Ultimately have fun!! I feel like your goal should be to just enjoy your first year of marriage and not be so hard on yourself. ❤
Great video, I really hope you aren’t taking on way too much in the first year of being a new home owner. As you’ve mentioned your home has many expensive fixes. Taking all that into consideration along with 2 classes of poetry per week, and now going back to school. That a lot on your plate, not to mention hosting friends every week too. I’m a bit concerned with your health if you keep all that as goals in the first year, including an amazing husband. Take care of your health first, is all I’m saying. I don’t want you getting sick. Many hugs, lots of Love. Not intended to be negative, just speaking from my heart.
I hope you have a great trip to Paris. You are wise beyond your years and will be successful at anything you do. May 2024 be everything you want it to be and more!!
That is so kind thank you friend!!! I hope 2024 is a sweet year for you!!🤍🤍
Of all of the goals you mentioned, the last one is my favorite. It's a great personal and professional goal, and if you have passion for it, you'll be successful! I love that it is something new that will grow you as an individual! Prayers that it goes well!
Also: do you have any spiritual goals for 2024? Just curious! 😊
I am so excited for you, culinary school will be a great fit for you. Michel, follow your dreams, take risks, follow your heart. You got this!
Aweee thank you friend!!🥰🤍
Do it Michel!!!! 👩🍳 Communication is key to a healthy marriage imo.
Go for it Michel! Time will still pass by regardless if you are in school or not. Don’t allow age, or opinions interfere with your dreams. Go to culinary school you will fill it with passion, creativity and love all the ingredients you need to make delicious food. And remember that
“ It is better to try and fail than to fail without trying “ I believe in you! I know you will be a wonderful chef and a amazing cook 🥰
Ok! Mother of 5 on second marriage. We do date night at home! We put the kids down we either get food or make food just for us & we either game or watch a movie & we talk. We intentionally talk about not the kids! I suggest doing this for a healthy relationship & money saving! I cannot wait to see more from you! I am happy to support any sponsored content. I won’t buy it but I’ll watch it! ❤ I already spend enough on seed lol 😂 I would love, love, love to see you do a series on food! Use that degree! Teach people how to build a plate, how to eat our, how to eat at a super market when you don’t want to cook much, how to cook when you want to go full chef mode. It’s ok for you to do whatever you want with kids. I suggest not sharing their name & stop sharing their face after 2 because they start to loose baby face & get their own features.
Always nice to see you Michel and always feel happy when you post a new video.
Awww thank you Jackson! That is very kind!!🥹🫶🏼
One of the best pieces of advice Ive received was you’re going to be busy anyway so might as well do something you’ll enjoy!
Go for it, Michel! Just think how supportive Jordy will be during your schooling. It all sounds fun and exciting. 😊
🥰🫶🏼🤍
Go for it Michel. You are so young, you have no limitations. You never want to look back and regret not trying something thats important to you. You have your cheering section here!!
Michel, your goals are SO exciting! So happy for you and hope 2024 is the dream your culinary dreams start coming true 🎉🙌
I can’t tell you how much it thrilled me to hear you say you don’t think you want to vlog your kids ❤ as much as I’d love to see it I’m a stranger on the internet. A fairly normal one but there are many that aren’t ‘normal’ and certainly don’t deserve access to your babies. And your babies deserve their privacy ❤
I’m loving these goals so far personal professional chef’s kiss. I planned out my entire marketing plan for 2024 today so I’m here for goal setting ❤
It is never too late to go after your dreams. I started college after my children became adults and were on their own. I will be graduating next year with my bachelors degree in elementary education and special education when I am 50 years old.
Thank you for sharing!! You encouraged me to set my goals and dream more!!
I’m SO EXCITED for food content! I’m a young mom with 2 kiddos and would love to see all your ideas and creativity involving food in the next few years!
Content ideas!!!: Sharing more gluten free recipes while we follow you from shopping to prepping to cooking and presentation (since you’re such a big foodie 😉) maybe even on a night you’re hosting friends! Hopefully if you decide to do culinary school it would fuel that passion! You could do a series of DIY projects/styling your new home. A different form of content could be montages of experiencing life (restaurants, the beach, walks, etc.) and letting us take it all in with some voiceovers instead of feeling like you have to fill the void with your physical presence. It would still help us the audience connect with you whether it be sharing your unfiltered thoughts or structured topic (gratitude, peace, marriage, etc.)❤
You never regret trying something new! You got this 🎉
Very smart move to pay down your mortgage quicker. I am a loan officer and always tell my borrowers if they can add any extra money a month to their mortgage payment, it will help. I will say though just making a 13th payment each year as opposed to just the 12 months, helps as well. So happy to hear you want to go back to school for your culinary degree, that is one of the reasons I started watching you.
Over here like my goal for 2024 is to get througb the year at work without having a mental breakdown. Cool, cool. Cheers to
2024.🎉
I like the idea of one day vlogs! especially if it's easier for you
Jordy was one of my top 5 artists this year on my Spotify!! 🎉🎉 also Merry Christmas and go for your dream if that is where you think God is taking you❤️❤️
I think a podcast/blog with Jordy would be fabulous!! You’re amazing Michel and will do great in 2024❤️❤️❤️
I’m so glad you’re going to take weekends off, amazing! I think all of us would love to see you living more of the soft life, and toes in the sand is a great start :) Trust that it’s okay to lean on Jordy a bit more rather than risk burnout trying to do so much. It’s easy to see that he’s so very much in love with you and can’t wait to have kids and build a life with you. In Jordy We Trust. Btw, your dishes always look incredible and you seem to put them together so easily. You’re a natural master chef already. Salúd! 🎉🩵✨
my husband and i add on $100 a month on top of our mortgage!!!! and since mortgages are already high it does not make that much of a difference. i've basically forgotten that we do that because i'm so used to paying that $100 on top!!! it's a great little thing that adds up over time :)
We paid 13 mortgage payments per year, instead of 12. We paid off our 30-year mortgage in 22 years, just in time for our kiddo to go to college. Phew!
Always go in the direction of your dreams!! I believe doing what we're created to do is what brings the most success!!
The greatest rewards in life come from stepping into the most uncomfortable places. It’s a passion of your’s so chase your dreams!!!
Huge YES to cooking content! Love that idea. 😊
My husband and I paid 3 house payments every 2 months. We’ve been married for 27 years and it’s been so nice having our house paid for. We did have to give up a few things, but it really has paid off. We still took very nice vacations and did things we really wanted, but the house payments were a priority. Good luck!
Michel! I’m 42 and have worked the same job for 20 yrs, and just started going to school part time. You can do anything at literally any time. Also, I’m Canadian and I’m not sure about the U.S. but here we have a so many grants and bursaries and scholarships we can apply for. If you can do that, they definitely cut down some of your school costs. I have faith you can do this! Really proud of you!
Hi, Michel and Happy Monday!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🎄🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎄🎇👍. 2023 was a great year with laughs, excitement, adventure and more. For me, I am so joyful that I went to the park and thinking about something wonderful in Hallock, Minnesota. Gas stations are still standing, truck stop restaurants, colleges, rest areas, and houses with a good condition. So...yeah. And last November, my mom passed away.😢. She's in heaven right now and she will be missed.🙏🌷. Anyway, 2024 will be the best year ever with new friends, new life and a new me. Plus, I will find a big semi truck at the parking lot and do a pose with a smile on my face. YAY!!😊😎😀💙🎇💙🎇💙🎇💙🎇👍
If you could put together masterpieces in that tiny little garage apartment kitchen, you can DO THIS. YES CHEF! Can't wait to keep watching your journey enfold 🖤
God knows the desires of our heart. He has a plan and boy howdy you may think your going to fail, but he has your back!!! Your path is similiar to mine, although I will be 60 in two months. I cried all the way down the isle during the ceremony at my first wedding ceremony. They had to stop the ceremony, but with all of the people in from out of town and people invested in the wedding/marriage I did not have the strength to put a stop to it. I finally saw the light that all was not my fault and God had a different plan for my heart and life. Thank you God, no children were involved. Through Divorce Care, Therapy, and a great group of friends, I had support. God spoke to me about chaning my career, go back to school, become a teacher. I trusted him and did so. Right after I started school started, I met my husband I did not count on and changed my life for the better. I helped him raise his three children am now a Special Education Elementary School Teacher in Texas for the last 8 years.
You should do a house project series!! It would be so fun to watch you so DIYs
I thought I would never be able to meditate. But now I love it! I can do it finally! And it is so good for my mental health.
I am so proud and excited for you to go to culinary school! You will thrive.
My favorite content of yours has always been the sip&thrift vlogs ❤ I also love going to your channel to watch a “get stuff done” video because it motivates me to do the same!
Yes for food content!! I don’t care what the training is… good food is good food!!
Love the culinary school goal! For what it's worth, your Opa's soup and the fish and veggie bake you made in a cook with me video have become staple recipes in our house. I would welcome any and all future recipe/cooking videos from you! 💕
Michel, you're not an influencer, YOU are a motivator! So transparent and pure, really blessed to witness your content. You're so unique and positive, really helps me in different ways believe it or not 💕🥹
Awe Maria! Thank you so much this is so sweet!!🤍🤍
i'm completely with Maria!!!!!! making my life better just by being you ❣️💕
I would 100% watch a cooking segment on your channel. With or without the culinary school. ❤
I would love to see you cook more! Even without culinary school. But that sounds super fun!
Culinary school...of course! Perfect fit for you, seems completely logical. Go for it!❤
Interior design and hosting series please !!!! You’re so good at both
Oh Yes I so agree 💯 with you...
would love a cooking series! Yes, Yes, Yes to a duo podcast!
Fellow EDS-er here 👋 and I had luck with very very very gentle weight lifting (like 1-2lbs), starting out with a PT prescribed routine, and then I added in normal exercises very slowly and gradually to build strength. A year and a half later of consistent 4 days a week and I can lift 50 lbs and feel much more confident in my body’s abilities for day to day life. I still slip out of socket sometimes but it’s greatly reduced!! Go for it, just go SLOW. ❤
Kudos to you for going for it with culinary school!!
Thank you for sharing. So excited to see what 2024 brings us for your channel 😊
I’m watching again during the honeymoon! I hope you guys are having a great time! Miss you!!!
Hi Michel! I love your videos so much. I would love to see maybe cooking videos, sip and thrift, and craft ( when you diy things), how to host a party or events that you do (tips and tricks). Those are some video ideas, i would love to see more of. But it is all up to you. I would watch anything you put up.
Stop I’m so excited! As soon as you said you wanted a new series I was hoping it would be cooking so you can imagine how excited I was when you said culinary school!!!! I am in law school now at 28 so I am here for the going back to school content!
You got this!!!
I started my Electrical apprenticeship when I was 28 and didn’t top out until I was 32. It was so worth it and a lot of my classmates were also my age surprisingly.
Culinary school sounds brilliant! Everyone needs to eat so we all need ideas and recipes etc. plus it would be so fun to see what that’s like and the types of things you learn! So exciting
I would love to hear more about your EDS. How likely will it be passed on to future children? How did it affect you when you were younger? What led to your discovery of it?
Live your dreams. Jump in as tomorrow is never guaranteed or we never know what it will bring. Hope that you are able to do what makes you happy!
I've been in your exact same shoes. I had been accepted to Le Cordon Bleu after getting my BA in Food Writing... didn't go because I was too nervous. Ended up getting my Master's in Family and Consumer Science, with a focus in Culinary Arts... realized I didn't like teaching, as much as I liked cooking... so I just went for it, and made it my profession, and I have been doing it for 10+ years at this point. I still feel imposter syndrome with it, but I'm working as a chef on a food truck now, and I really love it! Good luck with it, Michel! I'm happy to watch you chase your dreams! :)
You seem very organized in your goals, love to hear you. Just put them on God’s hand and he will help you to archive them at His time. I pray that He will direct you and everything will be good for you both. God bless you and have fun at Paris!!! Love your videos. Take care. 😘🌹
Michel you are such a inspiration for me and I am always always looking forward to your vlogs and I wish you have a fabulous week ahead 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awe thank you sweet friend!! 🤍🤍I hope you have a sweet week!!🫶🏼
these are all very good goals michel! i cannot wait to see what you do with the culinary school i am beyond stoked for you!!
Hi Michel! I've been going through personal stuff and not watching UA-cam. I'm catching up now on the last month and this was a great video! I think it would be awesome to see your cooking content!
❤❤❤ you go get them Michel!!! You got this!! Everyone needs a big goal to work towards.
Would LOOOOVE cooking content. Always love getting ideas from others and introducing myself to new techniques and flavors.
Everytime you do cook for us ~ it looks amazing. Practice cooking on your channel & we will be cheering you on!! You’ve got this girl!
Michel, I also have Hypermobility EDS and prioritizing strength training is the best thing you can do at this stage. When you increase muscle size, your ligaments and tendons also increase in size to support them, which is what you need to protect your joints. The safest form of strength training is Reformer Pilates. It’s easier to injure yourself with free weights when you are hypermobile.
Michel, if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. You’ll keep applying. That’s not the only school available. But im so happy for you and i hope you keep us updated!
I love your travel videos. I feel like I'm a friend along for the trip in every video you make, and the solo videos are slowly giving me the courage to do some of my own!
HYPE! Looking forward to seeing you blossom in 2024. Great things are coming - I can sense it!
I believe that whatever you put your mind to, you will achieve. Your content is pure and good hearted! I pray for all your desires in the New Year!
In my 40's I left my very well playing job to go back to school to get a degree in something I wanted from 16 years old. I had a young son and was married and everything worked out great!! Never be afraid of going for your dreams. You will find a way!! You just have to start!
Good for you. Follow your dreams. You had a stumble on the way but now your life is all coming together. You are awesome!
Go for it! You're not an imposter - i love your eating adventures! Good luck with you 2024 goals.
Since I started watching you a couple years ago, I could see you had a passion for food/cooking. I think culinary school would be perfect for you! Do what you're passionate about!
GO for it!!! The culinary school idea seems so perfect for you. Would love to see more cooking focused videos and it seems like the training would give you a great foundation for that. Love this direction for you :)
I think going to culinary school is a great idea. You know what you want. That’s the key. You will be great at it. You have the passion for it.
I think it's great that you want to follow your passion. I'm a foodie too so I can relate. Will be following your journey. 🙏❤
What eyebrow pencil do you use? Your eyebrows look flawless before but the color match of that pencil is amazing 😲🤍
I started school again at 29 with 19-20 yo in my class - it was hard to have that structure again, but so worth it for my New life. I feel much more align with my values and personal goals.
I went from supply chain engineer to Crossfit coach.
We paid extra on our mortgage every month too and paid our mortgage off in half the time getting rid of so much interest. Further education is ALWAYS a great idea.
Do it before you have kids,then you’ll have even less time. Hope you follow your dreams. Cooking content you can review your favorite stops, make simple dishes, make fun baking content. Once you have kids you can make fun healthy meals that kids will eat . There’s so many directions you could take your culinary dream. Wishing you find a school that fits your needs. Good luck!
Yes! I love this for you! It also seems perfect, you're looking for more types of content and we love your food and hosting content!
I love the culinary school goal!!
I live in New Smyrna Beach Fla , So the beach and the gym are definitely my meditations/ form of therapy 🤍
Yes! I feel you! I’m jumping into study next year (in my mid thirties…) I resigned from my job and am committed now…absolutely terrifying but we got this!!
Not started watching the video yet but YES you should make time to relax and enjoy the moment of now. You seem to have done more in the past couple of years than I have done in my whole life 😂❤❤. I also need to slow down and got married last year finalllyyy feeling able to feel content it’s so calming ❤
Great chat! Whatever you do is going to enrich and fulfill you. I did culinary school years ago and it was the most fun I had in school. I didn't stay long in the profession but the skills I learned were invaluable.
So excited for you, Michel! I subscribed after your cooking days, so I had no idea! Definitely, pursue your dreams!
I watched some of your Taste Made days back in the day. LOVE that you want to go to culinary school 🎉 and I'm looking forward to some cooking videos. As I've posted before, I'd be happy with some appetizer how-to content.
Great list of goals, Michel - it's inspiring ❤
Awww I love your goal! I would follow your cooking journey! ❤
So excited for you going back to school! I’d love to see some Cook With Me videos. Get it girl!!
Do it! I went back to university last year and I'll graduate at the age of 29 or 30. I did work after my first degree in translation, but I wasn't happy in that field. Now, I'm studying to work in HR.
Sierra Schultzzie is in the same area and worked with her friend who has a pottery studio. I feel like that may be a fun collab.
Love the culinary school plan! I think you would really flourish in that direction. It would be such a fun journey to be a part of if you chose to incorporate it into vlogs.
Agreed... And on the pottery she could always have the items she makes for sale for all of us and maybe have a website shop that she can sell the items???...
Thank you for sharing your hopes, goals, dreams and wishes with us. I’m cheering you on, friend! 🥳💖