Major Life Changes & Channel Update (July 2020)

A few of you have reached out to see if I am ok ... so I thought I'd let you know of some major changes in my life!
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"Good Old Days" by Joakim Karud ⇨ / joakimkarud
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#youtuber #tripastute #channelupdate

[@WiseFlys]

Wow congratulations! I'm so happy for you both and hope you get some sleep...eventually. Sometimes a break from YT can be good to figure things out.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks David! We're definitely still working on getting more sleep, but she gets into a more stable routine soon. 😊

[@chanchuckwow]

Thanks for the update and congratulations.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Chan! I appreciate all your support. 😊

[@dbird2997]

Congratulations! Thank you so much for all your great advice. Go enjoy that beautiful baby.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Damian. I'm definitely enjoying every minute (well, except when she cries at night and won't sleep). 😄

[@teshekarobinson1700]

Congratulations

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Tesheka! 😊

[@meganlee7261]

congratulations again！ just discovered your channel. really hope to see you guys back

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! I appreciate the support. I would love to come back, but I'm finding it hard balancing work and family obligations. I miss creating travel-related content!

[@petergoulas8783]

Congrats. Best of health and total joy to your now larger family

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Peter. I appreciate it! 😊

[@Alohaonalani]

Congratulations!

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! 😊

[@jacquelinechristensen9231]

Wonderful...a new baby! Be happy and enjoy. They grow up so fast.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Jacqueline! I swear she's grown in just a week. It's insane! 😄

[@AndrewDavisII]

So exciting! Congratulations! 🎊🎈🎉

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Andrew! Hope all is well with you. We need to catch up sometime soon. 😊

[@jenniferchohuachiang4614]

Congrats❤️❤️❤️ Enjoy your time with family ❤️❤️❤️

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Jennifer! 😊

[@briangonsalez2173]

Congratulations to you both!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Brian! I appreciate it. 😊

[@pretyblkgrl]

Congratulations to the both of you! We'll be here if or when you decide to come back. :)

[@TripAstute]

Thanks PBG! I hope to return once things settle down, even if I have post less frequently than before. 👍

[@EagleOne23]

Congratulations bro! Enjoy your new adventure of fatherhood. She's adorable.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! Will do! It's definitely been an adventure so far. 😄

[@patma]

Congrats Ernest!!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Pat!

[@marilynthompson6528]

Awe!!! Congratulations!!. You will be a great Dad. Please enjoy your family!!!❤❤❤ you'll blog/you tube again one day😊

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Marilyn! I am definitely learning a lot ... and hopefully being a good dad in the process. 😄

[@marilynthompson6528]

@@TripAstute Ed, you will be!. It is a learning curve believe you me!. But I feel that you will do well❤🥰

[@dwaroundtheworld]

such lovely news, congratulations and hope to see you back soon :)

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I really appreciate it. 😊

[@TheAndrewLopezFinancePodcast]

Congrats! Family over work

[@TripAstute]

Yeah. I hate to put things on hold, but I definitely need to prioritize family right now. 👍

[@almatrujillo4134]

I look forward to the family travel. Look forward to all the tips and tricks traveling with your family 😍😍

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! We are definitely looking forward to traveling with our little one. We've just started taking her on hikes, and she seems to enjoy being outdoors. 😎

[@celeshite6433]

O.M.G!!!! Beautiful baby! I wish you both the best. I will miss your content but you have to do what is best for your new phase. ❤

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Celes. I hope to be back once things settle down. 👍

[@yankeesgiants221]

OMG I'm so happy for you 3! Congratulations to the newest member of your family! I really enjoy watching your videos, which are SUPER informative and really helped me along on my credit card journey. Hope the 3 of you stay safe and healthy, and good luck in your new journey called fatherhood 👪🦾

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I appreciate all the support. You are correct too -- fatherhood is a new journey! I can barely remember how life used to be before she arrived. 😄

[@maoput2651]

Congrats !

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! 😊

[@djamilf]

I enjoyed everything you did. Your content is very valuable and helpful. I wish you all the best to you and your family and hope to see new content as your time permits.

[@TripAstute]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Hoping to return once things get more stable in our lives. 👍

[@guiltywsw]

Congrats. Get some rest. You need it.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I'm definitely more sleep-deprived than ever, but also so thankful that she arrived safely. 😊

[@WallersWallet]

Congrats Ernest!! Enjoy every minute, it goes by so fast. Extremely happy for you. Enjoy your much deserved time away!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Dustin! 😊

[@whoisgoogle]

Hey congratulations to both of you, all the best with the little one :) thank you for all the videos you've done over the years

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I appreciate all the support. 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Best wishes on being on new Daddy! Our traveling princess is 7 months old now... lot's of sleepless nights not from video editing, but from midnight feedings! :)

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Chris! It's definitely been exhausting so far, but also so rewarding. 😊

[@theresawoo4233]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Thank you for all the great content you’ve provided and good luck with whichever route you decide to go.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks so much! Hopefully, I'll be back once things settle down, even if I'm producing less frequently. 👍

[@chasingadeline]

Congratulations guys!!! That is beautiful

[@TripAstute]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jayhernandez1039]

Congratulations on the new members of the family have fun you only live ones

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Jay! It's been fun and exhausting so far. We are definitely grateful that she arrived safely. 😊

[@jayhernandez1039]

Trip Astute thanks for all the video you make it helps like you don’t know i wish you the best for you family

[@Mousirelen]

Happy for your new embarkment and new addition to the family, but your only one person and this seems like, sounds like and smells like GOODBYE.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Ruel! Hopefully, I'll be able to return once things settle down. I'm also exploring a new partnership, so there might be some positive changes that make content creation more sustainable for me. 👍

[@Mousirelen]

@@TripAstute that is what we want to hear, there is a reason why we all subscribe to your perspective. Just make an honest effort to make it all work.. Cheers to the future..... a
You thought you had sleepless nights editing..... your gonna wish for that controlled task.

[@Kevin_Finch]

Congratulations.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Kevin! 😊

[@gonzalo90arg1]

Congrats in growing your family 👪 👏 ❤ miss your videos. Best wishes

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! I appreciate it. 😊

[@GauravYadav-qe3hn]

Congrats

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! 😊

[@gervyNYC]

Congrats. Enjoy the journey!!!!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! It's been tough so far (in terms of keeping up with sleep), but we are so thankful that she's here. 😊

[@rwilks5733]

Congrats good sir! Hope Mom and Baby are doing well!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! Mom and baby are doing well. We're definitely a bit sleep-deprived, but still very thankful that she's here. 😊

[@russwoodward8917]

Just finished viewing several of your videos. Thank you for the work and sacrifice you have put into them.
I see it has been a year or so now, I hope you have been enjoying your new life. Good luck and hope you will return at some point in the future.

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. I am hoping to return at some point. I miss creating content, but it's just so hard to find time (especially with our little one running around now). 😊

[@brentonrawhoof1967]

Hope things with the new baby have been going well!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! It's definitely been an incredible experience. I never imagined that I would love being dad so much. 😊

[@brentonrawhoof1967]

@@TripAstute that's great to hear! :)

[@rickycampos4770]

Congratulations hope to see you again with the best credit cards and what's in my wallet for 2021

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I hope to return soon too. It's been a challenge balancing work and childcare during the pandemic. 😅

[@angelapriddy6308]

Congrats.

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! 😊

[@colettemora1471]

Congratulations!! Thank you for all the videos as they have been super helpful!! Love that you are taking time for your family bc family is everything!!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Colette! I appreciate the support. I'm definitely enjoying the time off -- it's a lot of work, but it's been so rewarding. 😊

[@nycabilifeisgreat9768]

Congrats Man! And GOOD FORTUNE!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I appreciate it. 😊

[@rickygarbaj]

I love this channel so much! Thank you for all the amazing content! Hoping you and your family are well!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Richard! I appreciate all the support. 😊

[@Alvin_1914]

HEEEEEYYYYYYY!!!!!! CONGRATS YOU TWO!!!!! Thanks for all your videos over the years.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Alvin! I appreciate all the support. 😊

[@Alvin_1914]

@@TripAstute 👍🏽

[@Me163k]

Ernest - thank you for all of your great videos. We have a 1 year old and, more recently, an insatiable desire to travel! Would love to see videos on traveling with a little one.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Ken! I think we'll definitely be shifting our content to more family travel content. I feel like we've already accumulated a bunch of gear that I want to review. 😄

[@cyril_ogude]

Just remembered it’s been so long since you posted and remembered why. Happy 1 year to your baby! Miss the content

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! It's actually been two years since I stopped creating videos. I definitely miss it, but I also don't know how I could ever do it again (now that I have kids). 😊

[@masoompatel11]

Congratulations Ernest and Fiona!!!!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Masoom! 😊

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

the baby is so cute!!

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! It's amazing how fast she is growing. She is now an unstoppable toddler. 😂

[@JellyBabesXo1]

congratulations!!!!!! that’s lovely

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Melissa! 😊

[@Mily-ql1eo]

Wow....A trip astute baby!!!! Congratulations to you both. Enjoy your much deserved time off.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Mily! I appreciate all the support. 😊

[@adooone]

Congrats 🎉

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Adnan! 😊

[@adooone]

​@@TripAstute I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Saw you on the awardwallet website homepage and I remembered that i'm subscribed to the channel but I didn't see your videos for a long time. We hope you return to making awesome videos soon :)

[@TripAstute]

@@adooone Thanks again. Hope you are staying safe and healthy too. I’ve been wanting to come back, but I’m struggling with finding the time to do it. I thought I was busy before, but it’s another level with my daughter now. 😂😭

[@adooone]

@@TripAstute Totally understandable, take as much time as you need please 🙏🏻. I think most of the subscribers (if not all) will remin loyal because you publish great content. I bet the future videos will be even better, especially for small families :) Stay safe and hope to see you soon! 🤞

[@june_bot]

Congratz and take care of yourself and your family. I'll remain subscribed until the next video!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Miguel! 😊

[@jeffreypokone924]

Hope you come back...your videos are great. Even one or two a month would be great.

[@TripAstute]

Thanks for all the support. I definitely want to come back. I love creating content -- I just wish I could figure out a way to make it sustainable (both from a time and money perspective). 😊

[@jorgeacevedo7934]

Congrats you guys!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Jorge! 😊

[@jorgiocastro9600]

...and he was never heard from again.
Congrats!

[@TripAstute]

Ha! I thought I was busy before, but now I’m more busy than ever. I’ve wanted to come back, but I just don’t think I have it in me at the moment. 😕

[@chrisbishop4913]

Congratulations! You’ll still be accruing points and miles, just in a different program! All the best to the family!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Chris! That's definitely true. 👍

[@hyakushiki23]

Major Congrats!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! 😊

[@jrdnfla]

Congratulations, and thank you for all your help and advice

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! I appreciate all the support. 😊

[@betruetoyourself7162]

Congratulations family is the most important!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! Family is definitely the priority right now. 😊

[@VargasJLopez]

Congrats!!!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Jesus! I appreciate it. 😊

[@Futurevisiom]

Miss watching you videos , hope everything is well ❤️

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I've been wanting to return, but life has been a lot busier after having my daughter (and getting a new job). Hopefully, I can return to content creation at some point.
Hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe. 😊

[@divaliana68]

Congratulations 🎉💗

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! 😊

[@kevinManhattan]

Congrates!!! We will be here when you come back man! Enjoy!!!!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Kevin. Hope it won't be too long before I start creating videos again. 👍

[@DGore-daisy]

Congratulations Earnest and Fiona! I love your informative videos, but I get that you want to enjoy the baby. They grow up fast!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I can't believe how fast she is growing. It's been less than a month, and I swear she's already changed so much. 😊

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

Also take your time, and if your priorities and direction in life seems to change, I hope you won't be feeling too guilty if you feel like shutting down the channel in the future. I am shocked you are even still finding the time and graciousness to respond to people's curious comments about your whereabouts. that's like the level of niceness & well-adjusted adult-ness(? 💀) I aspire to have. when something makes me stressed, I just peace out and ghost without explanation lol

[@TripAstute]

Ha! I do feel bad for not keeping up with the channel. Though I have to admit that I feel a lot less stressed right now (even though life is busier). While I love content creation, it is tough to keep up. I think if I were able to do it full-time, then it would be different. But trying to work a normal job and do content creation is a recipe for burnout. 😭

[@danielgarcia474]

More than a year later. Still miss this channel, hope you come back

[@TripAstute]

Thanks, Daniel! I appreciate the support. I've been wanting to come back, but it honestly seems hard to justify the time now that I have a little one in the house. I thought I was busy before -- now I'm really swamped! 😂😢

[@azizodil2805]

Congrats :) So cute

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! She is definitely adorable. 😊

[@jorgeacevedo7934]

I hope you and your family are doing well!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Jorge! Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy too. 😊

[@VincentPascual]

We miss you! The community isn’t the same without you. I wonder what your takes would be on all of the changes to travel and the credit card game since you took a break.
If you’re going to create another video in the future, I’d suggest talking about life as a father and how that’s changed your life, travel, and spending. Tips and tricks for traveling with a family and your credit card strategy for families would also be awesome.
Traveling won’t dramatically pick back up for a long time, even after a lot of people are vaccinated. Some people do manage to be creative with travel during the pandemic.
I hope you and the family stay safe and healthy!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Vincent! I miss creating videos, but it's been a busy 9 months. Between my daughter, the pandemic, a new job, and moving, I've been struggling to find time to get back into content creation. Though if things stabilize, I would love to get back into it. I feel like my approach has changed quite a bit since we are spending less money (and saving more).
Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy too! 😊

[@helpfultips1533]

I hope you come back

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I definitely want to come back, but I honestly don't know if I can manage it right now. I thought I was busy before, but now with a kid, it's next level! 😂😢

[@trave7644]

Really like your content. When might you be back with new videos?

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! To be honest, I don't know. Since my daughter was born, I'm finding that I have even less time to do things outside of my normal life and work. In an ideal world, I would be creating content full-time -- but it doesn't seem to pay the bills. 😂😢

[@trave7644]

@@TripAstute I hope you get post more videos when you have time. good luck

[@angelapriddy6308]

I was hoping to get my questions answered

[@TripAstute]

Please feel free to leave a question or send us an email. We might not be posting content anymore, but we're happy to help in any way. 😊

[@angelapriddy6308]

@@TripAstute what email?;or where?!

[@christiaantillman]

you said you are not quitting. so when are you coming back?

[@TripAstute]

I know! Life has gotten so busy and I’m struggling to find ways to get back into it. Between my new job and being a parent, I feel like I no longer have any time! 😔

[@EnoI539]

Just subscribe!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! 😊

[@user-qp8vu6sx8l]

Bro come back plz

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I definitely would love to, but I honestly don't know if I can find the time. 😦

[@Jerry-jj8gs]

Come back!!!!!

[@TripAstute]

I really want to, but I honestly don't think I can right now. I thought I was busy before, but now with my daughter, I have zero free time! 😄😂

[@MrMountain707]

Come back to CZcams!

[@Elricky124]

I just found you but I saw you are pretty much retired from CZcams for more than a year now. Congratulations!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! I miss creating content, but I honestly don't know how I would do it again now that I have kids. 😂

[@Elricky124]

@@TripAstute you have more than 1 now? Well congratulations! It is hard to do many things with kids. They require much work/sacrifice but they worth it.

[@TripAstute]

Ha! Yes, as of this past weekend, I now have two kids in the house. It’s been so rewarding, but it also has changed our priorities and focus.

[@Elricky124]

@@TripAstute congratulations! Children are adorable.

[@jorgeacevedo7934]

Ernest, just wanted you to know I just went to help pick a wedding venue for my daughter. Anyway I was just checking in on you guys. I hope all is well.

[@TripAstute]

Congratulations, Jorge! You must be excited about the daughter's upcoming wedding. I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe. 😊

[@Tourlou0409]

Will you ever return to YouTubing? You coulda been a CZcams millionaire by now dude.

[@TripAstute]

Ha! I put in like 4 years of consistent videos and I barely grew as a channel, so don't think I would be a CZcams millionaire. 😎
That being said, I would love to return to creating content. But between two young kids and work, it's hard to find the time. As much as I love content creation, I also appreciate having some time back and being able to sleep at a reasonable time. 😂

[@Tourlou0409]

@@TripAstute I enjoyed your content and I’m sure many others did too. Happy parenting!!!

[@patienceisalpha]

Ping :P

[@TripAstute]

Yeah, I'm still around. Just not ready to come back. 😉

[@randyv8232]

Few weeks became 2 years.

[@TripAstute]

Yeah, I’ve wanted to come back, but life has changed in many ways these past two years. It was already hard justifying the amount of time and effort for a channel that was never successful, and it’s even harder now given all the changes in my life. 😔

[@diandie1838]

​@@TripAstuteWe miss you, but totally understand! Family first! Enjoy every moment.

[@lvvv812]

What a WASTE such a handsome man great channel and you destroy your life having a kid.Trip Astute what the hell were you thinking.!!!!.Such horrible news.I can't believe it.Taking a long break it's OKKK having a kid it's NOT

[@TripAstute]

I honestly would love to come back, but it would have to be different. Now that I’ve been away from content creation, I’m healthier, less stressed, and generally happier. Plus, being a dad has really changed my priorities for the better. I love spending time with my daughter. While I miss the creative aspect of videos, I definitely don’t miss the late nights, harsh comments, and constant juggling of my time.

[@lvvv812]

It's no harsh comment it's true life is hard why make it a nightmare .You will understand later when time pass.I l usedd to lovee your channel ❤.It was fantastic

[@michaelatopalov1990]

Congratulations!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Michaela! 😊

[@MGD313]

Congrats!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! 😊

[@LisaNix2]

I miss all your videos, hope you’re whole family is doing well😄

[@alteredillusions100]

Congratulations

[@TripAstute]

Thanks! 😊

[@Shello58]

Congratulations!

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! 😊

[@Ranger15893bn]

Congratulations!

[@TripAstute]

Thank you! 😊

[@Ron-qe4ul]

Congrats!

[@TripAstute]

Thanks Ron! 😊