here's everything i learned this year

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  • Опубліковано 14 січ 2022
  • Well it's finally here...my most time consuming, emotionally tolling yet memorable video of the year. I went back and forth on making this video and after 50+ hours of writing and editing here we are. This was an incredibly challenging year but I was determined to search through the rubble for the most beautiful moments and life lessons uncovered along the way.
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    Past Year Reviews
    2019: • My Year in Review | 2019
    2018: • MY YEAR IN REVIEW | 2018
    2017: • MY YEAR IN REVIEW | 2017
    2016: • YEAR IN REVIEW | 2016
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 280

  • @tiabanerjee421
    @tiabanerjee421 2 роки тому +186

    petition to make elena start a podcast of her having conversations with friends and strangers from around the globe while they talk about life. please?

  • @MicheleCorrenti
    @MicheleCorrenti 2 роки тому +116

    I’ve been a fan of yours for a few years now, and it feels like we’ve grown up together. We share a lot of similar experiences and values! Thank you for doing what you do. You feel like an old friend :)

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  2 роки тому +8

      Ahh so grateful for our growth journey! :,)

  • @diolivethnsofor3749
    @diolivethnsofor3749 2 роки тому +75

    I literally cried watching this. You are going the right direction, Elena.

  • @ellavanbreuseghem2877
    @ellavanbreuseghem2877 2 роки тому +43

    “Feed your soul and make yourself your own home” ❤️ this is amazing, Elena!

  • @jadeecamagong7547
    @jadeecamagong7547 2 роки тому +15

    i put off watching this video because i knew it would make me emotional, and now im sobbing. Thank you elena for creating content that truly resonates and has such a meaningful impact

  • @josepha133
    @josepha133 2 роки тому +29

    You are making a beautiful life for yourself. That's something to be proud of.

  • @carissawong2451
    @carissawong2451 2 роки тому +16

    This was beautifully written, shot, and edited. You summed up 2021 incredibly. Here's to a brighter 2022.

  • @lucymoon
    @lucymoon 2 роки тому +74

    This was a lovely watch 🤍

  • @CapturingSpain
    @CapturingSpain 2 роки тому +11

    I love how strong your friend group is and how you managed to find these special and loving people!

  • @moyamawhinney
    @moyamawhinney 2 роки тому +9

    so goddamn BEAUTIFUL !!! so many beautiful humans n moments 😭😭😭 happy late new year lovely xx

  • @ida-marie921
    @ida-marie921 2 роки тому +4

    aw elena! how i love how you combine being inspirational and relatable at the same time. i hope 2022 is good to you :)

  • @amymkingston
    @amymkingston 2 роки тому +20

    YES!! This is my favourite series of yours and I could not have clicked faster on that notification !!

  • @melancholia_
    @melancholia_ 2 роки тому +17

    Awesome video, great editing.
    Glad to see Fletcher is still in your video.

    • @zukihoney135
      @zukihoney135 2 роки тому

      @@amelielouvel2971 no they broke up at the end of the summer

  • @thenickyradiance
    @thenickyradiance 2 роки тому +7

    Im actually in tears watching this. Went through so many challenges this year and related to everything you said. I will keep revisiting this for years. Thank you.

  • @valentinablanco3666
    @valentinablanco3666 2 роки тому +3

    I loved it Elena! The fact that you included footage that must have been heartwrenching to watch because it was still important for you and part of your year, it felt like a movie yet so raw and real. You and Jenny are my fave youtubers because of that. I wish you nothing but the best in 2022!

  • @flyingwrenproductions
    @flyingwrenproductions 2 роки тому +4

    I've watched this video twice over the last two days and I know I will many more times. Thank you for sharing your experiences, your insights and your time with all of us. A lot of this is what I needed to hear right now. I appreciate you.

  •  2 роки тому +2

    This was so beautiful… 😍for me 2021 was one of the best years of my life. but I couldn’t agree more with you that enjoying the journey definitely does not mean it doesn’t contain darkness. learning to embrace it and go through both the beauty and the ugly of life is an amazing lesson. thank you for sharing some of ur year with us ❤️

  • @natshnider5741
    @natshnider5741 2 роки тому +5

    This was so beautiful Elena :) Always so grateful for your vulnerability and optimism. I feel like a self-growth / learning to be single video would be sooo amazing and needed

  • @akwrdem2226
    @akwrdem2226 2 роки тому

    You made me cry in the most cathartic way. You explained things so beautifully and I felt the exact same this year and we had very similar experiences from what you have shared. I am so proud of how far you come as I've been watching you for years now and I apprentice your videos. It feels like I'm watching a friend and I couldn't be more grateful.

  • @tomatobreadsoup
    @tomatobreadsoup 2 роки тому

    coming across your channel helped me get through 2021. thank you for imparting your lessons from last year. wishing you all the best in the future ❤️

  • @christinaalexandra206
    @christinaalexandra206 2 роки тому +3

    I loved this! I related to a lot of what you said. 2021 was definitely a year of growth!

  • @stephaniemetri5950
    @stephaniemetri5950 2 роки тому +1

    This honestly made me cry. Thank you for sharing that was magical and real at the same time.

  • @louisaemilia3359
    @louisaemilia3359 2 роки тому +4

    Love the video Elena :) Thank you for being so honest and sharing these thoughts with us. I'm turning 23 soon and can really relate to a lot of these moments and thought processes.

  • @magdaxsto
    @magdaxsto 2 роки тому +2

    I've been trying to do a sort of 'year review' too and I find it really hard! This year I started my UA-cam Channel and wanted to include that in it but LIFE just gets into the way and makes things more difficult. Thank you a lot for the inspiration and best wishes and luck for the new year!

  • @archiejain5972
    @archiejain5972 2 роки тому

    This is the most beautiful video I've seen in quite some time! Thankyou Elena...❤️ I hope you know it already that your work inspires and uplifts a lot of us

  • @alexagonzalez-valdez6727
    @alexagonzalez-valdez6727 2 роки тому

    LOVE THIS - you simply have the gift of making people connect, reflect and feel something. Always in awe with everything you put out!

  • @taliab9456
    @taliab9456 2 роки тому +1

    Loved watching this and how thoughtful and introspective your content is! Such a side note but would absolutely love if you had a podcast where you shared more thoughts like this!

  • @tuleyr5485
    @tuleyr5485 2 роки тому

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing and being so articulate and open in every part of this past year 🖤

  • @meganschloer8637
    @meganschloer8637 2 роки тому

    Such I beautiful video! It always great to look back and reflect on the year to get ready for the one to come! I am happy for you!

  • @DaphneSteketee
    @DaphneSteketee 2 роки тому

    Wow, I literally cried watching this video Elena

  • @ZenaAqilla
    @ZenaAqilla 2 роки тому

    elena, this was a beautiful video that i'm sure was tough to make. thank you for creating such genuine and beautiful work. this really made me tear up as i also went through plenty of hardships in 2021 and being the same age as you, i believe that we still have so much ahead of us! so thankful to have found you back in 2020 when the pandemic started. you're definitely a creator i look up to!

  • @gracemccuistion7990
    @gracemccuistion7990 2 роки тому

    love the perspective and reflection this video promoted !! thank you for always showing the full spectrum of the beauty of the human experience without pretending that life is all sunshine & rainbows

  • @YoYoghurt94
    @YoYoghurt94 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you! This was gorgeous ❤️ the editing and script in this is phenomenal and so inspiring! 2022 is the first year i have deeply felt the need to redefinere my life and set new meaningful goals for myself and work at them one step at a time. So thank you for the extra push!! (Also need the script from the 6 min mark and forward as motivation and a mantra for the coming year 😂💪🏻)

  • @megsgapyears
    @megsgapyears 2 роки тому

    This was exactly what I needed to hear right now. You are so eloquent with your words and obviously incredibly talented in how you combine that with video. I loved this so much

  • @irenepatitucci2447
    @irenepatitucci2447 2 роки тому

    This video sent me so many positive vibes about people, the world and the future. I needed that so thank you, you are a special human being

  • @TimeaPusok
    @TimeaPusok 2 роки тому +9

    I just feel like I'll keep revisiting this video for a long time to come.

  • @ashleyhernandez962
    @ashleyhernandez962 2 роки тому +2

    This was so beautifully worded and put together, feels like we were all collectively learning some of the same lessons this year

  • @wiltedspinachcat3472
    @wiltedspinachcat3472 2 роки тому

    this is sooo beautiful. thank you for continuing to be vulnerable, something the world always needs

  • @tiabanerjee421
    @tiabanerjee421 2 роки тому

    also, im most definitely going to use this as the back audio for a reel or something because of how soothing and comforting your words are. im just 15 and usually dont spend too much time listening to motivational/inspirational videos but i could hear you talk for hours and you wouldn't lose me
    yes sorry ive started fangirling :3

  • @lucyames6157
    @lucyames6157 2 роки тому

    what a beautiful video! i love how wise, reflective, and honest u are in all ur videos and as a 19 year old going through my own journey of growth whilst living in and going to school in nyc it's so wonderful to learn from u! thank u for ur candor and compassion :))

  • @alicegiuditta2700
    @alicegiuditta2700 2 роки тому +48

    Elena, this video is tactful, beautiful, raw, sentimental, honest and touching. Thank you so much for striking a wonderful balance of being vulnerable and open with us, and also respecting your own privacy and integrity. This video is a delightful glimpse into your life and beautiful soul 💚🙏🏽

  • @emmaboykin5019
    @emmaboykin5019 2 роки тому

    So so beautifully done and so thoughtful!! Can’t wait to see what 2022 has in store for you 😊💜🥰

  • @yagurlsai988
    @yagurlsai988 2 роки тому +1

    your videos never fail to inspire me Elena! thank you!

  • @lyssemcguire
    @lyssemcguire 2 роки тому +11

    I absolutely love this editing style and your style in general, Elena! Happy 2022, here’s to making more memories and more success to you 😍😍

  • @littael
    @littael 2 роки тому

    It so beautiful to see another life, how different and the same it is. The pain, the lightness, the roller coasters...all submerging in one big pot of life. Stunning.

  • @charlescharles8566
    @charlescharles8566 2 роки тому

    Literally cried. Thank you for this video. Maybe you did this for yourself and self reflection but I wish to death that you can feel how much impact this video had on me. Your more than beautiful footage and these precious words! Thank you so much!

  • @IzHarris
    @IzHarris 2 роки тому +11

    this was beautiful ❤

  • @ozatanvi
    @ozatanvi 2 роки тому

    I'm so happy to be following your journey! I greatly appreciate you being so open and vulnerable with us, while also respecting your own privacy and integrity. This video gives us a glimpse into your life and beautiful soul. It's amazing how good of a storyteller you are. I love the way you film and vlog. I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll share with us in 2022. Have a happy new year! Sending you so much love & gratitude!

  • @lilytwelftree4837
    @lilytwelftree4837 2 роки тому

    youre my comfort person. thank you for sharing this x

  • @mariasilveira7135
    @mariasilveira7135 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite videos of the year. Thanks Elena!

  • @laurenshikari
    @laurenshikari 2 роки тому +8

    Aw Elena I loved this so much ❤️ truly what I needed rn, feel like I’m going through a massive shift in my life and am coming out of a 6 year relationship and facing so many difficulties and bad thoughts and this is exactly what I need, it has helped me so much and has cleared my brain a little. You truly are a beautiful soul and I wish you a happy and healthy 2022! x

  • @michaelatodaro
    @michaelatodaro 2 роки тому

    This was lovely to watch. So happy to witness your growth and to have grown with these past couple of years watching you -- here's to an amazing 2022 ✨

  • @capturingmyworld
    @capturingmyworld 2 роки тому +3

    wow elena, this was so beautiful!! all the hours of work on this video definitely paid off :) really great shots and editing and well thought words 🥺 wishing you all the best for 2022

  • @julianamolinasilva7418
    @julianamolinasilva7418 2 роки тому

    I absolutely LOVE this so much, thank u for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us Elena

  • @WillsCamera
    @WillsCamera 2 роки тому

    so much emotion and meaning conveyed in just 10 minutes. you killed it with this one

  • @JuliaMartinmL
    @JuliaMartinmL 2 роки тому

    This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it and for always sharing bits of your life with us

  • @mariaelenamartinez2477
    @mariaelenamartinez2477 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this amazing video ! Enjoyed it !

  • @lax10bbw
    @lax10bbw 2 роки тому +40

    Wow I love this. I got out of a 4 year relationship before moving to NY and the biggest lesson I learned this past year is to learn to love my alone time and to look forward to it instead of dread it. I feel at peace now and I hope you do too! Happy 2022

  • @anicaabaquin7580
    @anicaabaquin7580 2 роки тому

    this was beautiful and incredibly well said. thank you for your vulnerability and questions of reflection ❤ it definitely helped me put a lot of things in perspective for the new year!

  • @PatiLopman
    @PatiLopman 2 роки тому

    Beautiful video, beautiful mind and beautiful you, Elena :) Happy 2022!!

  • @SaveOurselves
    @SaveOurselves 2 роки тому

    I loved how you interweaved the lessons through your highlights. It certainly doesn't take away from them, but also doesn't overly glorify them.
    This seems such a raw, real take on life. I loved the perspective you gained by the end of the year. So grateful for this video. ♥️

  • @CrystalontheShore
    @CrystalontheShore 2 роки тому

    as someone who's also navigating through her 20s and battling with self-doubt, this video is everything i needed. grateful for you and the inspirations you bring elena :)

  • @louisfrancois27
    @louisfrancois27 2 роки тому

    Started following the channel way back in the day when I originally thought about moving to New York. Crazy to see how far you’ve come since then and how much has changed. Keep up all the awesome work!

  • @ak65432
    @ak65432 2 роки тому

    So excited love these vids the most!!

  • @matildefreitasleite2442
    @matildefreitasleite2442 2 роки тому

    aaa finally! I was really excited for this one. haven't seen it yet but I know its going to be beautiful

  • @rachelblair5469
    @rachelblair5469 2 роки тому +3

    this was beautiful! thank you for taking the time to make it 💙

  • @camicargnelutti9068
    @camicargnelutti9068 2 роки тому

    This is beautiful, thanks for taking the time to create it!

  • @kalyonalexis
    @kalyonalexis 2 роки тому +1

    That was beautiful. You’re such a good storyteller. I admire your filming/vlogging style. I look forward to seeing what you’re going to share with us in 2022. Happy New Year! ✨

  • @akshathanandan3458
    @akshathanandan3458 2 роки тому +1

    I loved this video, your efforts were definitely not in vain

  • @mack6506
    @mack6506 2 роки тому

    I loved everything about this. As someone who's turning 25 this month, I hope this next year cultivates in me similar things that 2021 cultivated in you. Thank you for sharing the beautiful, honest, and real pieces of living through this past year!

    • @johnball5476
      @johnball5476 2 роки тому

      Well for that kid to have similar year as this lady you will need a very job and bank balance, plus she has over 600000 subscribers on you tube and that will certainly bring in quite a few bucks lol. Hell if you do a tgird of what she done last year your doing well, good luck with that kid from a din dins man aged 32 and 3/4

  • @juliawoodson5136
    @juliawoodson5136 2 роки тому

    My grandfather passed this morning and went to youtube to numb my mind, instead watched this gem and felt more touched and reflective of this precious life. Thanks for sharing

  • @consciouslygrowing
    @consciouslygrowing 2 роки тому

    absolutely loved this video....great work, elena!

  • @siobhanforbes1487
    @siobhanforbes1487 2 роки тому

    This hit hard. So well said. Thank you, Elena

  • @sezannesjournal
    @sezannesjournal 2 роки тому

    this was wonderful, thank you for sharing your reflections, joys and dreams

  • @jathebest2835
    @jathebest2835 2 роки тому

    This single recap video shows how Elena has tried hard to live her own life and grow. It's inspirational, beautiful and future-oriented. Thank you and we believe you can achieve more this year too!

  • @nausicachitarroni
    @nausicachitarroni 2 роки тому

    Elena, thank you for sharing these thoughts with us. It really helps me every time you do❣️

  • @fadwaaltuwaijri4782
    @fadwaaltuwaijri4782 2 роки тому

    I had tears. Thank you for this

  • @tesshallion227
    @tesshallion227 2 роки тому

    I love this so much !

  • @nicolereinders5625
    @nicolereinders5625 2 роки тому

    Ah I’m so happy you used jaguar sun’s music - what a perfect song to underlay the clips at the end!

  • @amandagosio
    @amandagosio 2 роки тому

    I really really like this video. It hits home, thank you❤️

  • @jamestupling7374
    @jamestupling7374 2 роки тому

    Put this on while I was cooking, so I'll admit I did not pay as much attention to the visuals as intended. The audio was so captivating and found myself being really meditative in my tiny Chinatown apt. All the best with 2022!

  • @nikhita212
    @nikhita212 2 роки тому

    You speak nothing but the truth Elena! To a strong 2022

  • @MadelineClaire
    @MadelineClaire 2 роки тому

    Happy New Year Len! What a lovely video!

  • @alexisgerman1438
    @alexisgerman1438 2 роки тому

    my absolute favorite person - you are a wonder and a jem

  • @scribbledbysophie6589
    @scribbledbysophie6589 2 роки тому

    You have such beautiful hair, couldn’t take my eyes off it! What a lovely video!

  • @annaymous
    @annaymous 2 роки тому

    EV represent

  • @nadnadnadja
    @nadnadnadja 2 роки тому

    so beautiful! i actually teared up

  • @kristenmorison7991
    @kristenmorison7991 2 роки тому +3

    who needs a vision board when I can just watch your videos

  • @arianna6776
    @arianna6776 2 роки тому

    legit cried watching this, beautiful video

  • @ivannacalle945
    @ivannacalle945 2 роки тому

    you are amazing. truly a difficult and growing year.

  • @jys5015
    @jys5015 2 роки тому

    you are amazing, thank you!

  • @elle7712
    @elle7712 2 роки тому

    Not going to lie I didnt want to watch this at first because I had a terrible year and I was worried that this was going to make me feel worse. But it wasn't the case at all- this was so beautifully done, was so comforting and reassuring :) So if you're ever doubting the value of your work, just know that you are a really gifted story teller and we need that in these times!

  • @nycgurl4eva
    @nycgurl4eva 2 роки тому

    Such a great video! I needed this

  • @catherines386
    @catherines386 2 роки тому +5

    so happy to be following you on this journey! i've been watching you since your college days, and it feels like we have been growing up together :) as difficult as breakups can be, i really reasonate with it leading to value community and friendships even more! looking forward to seeing what we learn in 2022

  • @sarahgardenvalley
    @sarahgardenvalley 2 роки тому

    I honestly loved this one, Elena. And... You made me think about a couple of things. Thank you for always making quality content and for being you

  • @tizianamun610
    @tizianamun610 2 роки тому

    Wow! love this so much

  • @DoeRaeMe
    @DoeRaeMe 2 роки тому

    Love your vintage editing skills❤️as always 💯

  • @logandavidson3556
    @logandavidson3556 2 роки тому

    This video was very inspiring and mind opening. Loved it!

  • @chronicledbyclaire
    @chronicledbyclaire 2 роки тому

    this is so beautiful - thank you for sharing

  • @thoughthub8900
    @thoughthub8900 Рік тому

    so glad i discovered this channel :) i now consider you my new friend (in my head)