Freelance Illustrator Moves to a Scottish Island

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @EssieRuthMakes
    @EssieRuthMakes 6 місяців тому +30

    The view count is not your fault - everyone is experiencing it. It’s the algorithm, and not the quality or value of your work, which is as lovely as ever.

  • @mailartlover
    @mailartlover 6 місяців тому +8

    I'm used to being a silent viewer, but I've watched your channel for years. I'm really excited about this new series, I always enjoy your videos.

  • @lifeontheround
    @lifeontheround 6 місяців тому +7

    I've said it before but I'll say it again. Vegan, vanlife, artlife, doglife, Holly and Craig life...whats not to like ❤

  • @muckyknees
    @muckyknees 6 місяців тому +6

    Just reached the point in the video where you say you're feeling stilted filming youtube videos - but one of the things I was marvelling at throughout this video was how naturally you seem to speak to the camera and express yourself! I was thinking "ugh, I like the idea of making art vlogs but I could never speak naturally to the camera like this!"
    So in case this is a worry for you: please don't worry about it! You really do sound so natural and authentic and your style of softly chatting away has always been one (of many) highlights of your videos to me and this particular video was no exception!
    P.S. Mull is lovely and I have a a lot of special memories of visiting it with my Dad - I hope you will make many happy memories there too!

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      Aw thank you so much :)

  • @katylouiise
    @katylouiise 6 місяців тому +3

    Aw Holly please don't take the view count to heart! I've been watching you since about 2016 and I'll vow to comment more if it helps you out! Your vlogs have always been so sweet and I get a smile on my face every time I've seen you've posted something! I love watching your clips of buildings, bodies of water and trees and when you chat for a while about what you, Craig & the dogs are up to! Keep doing what feels right, we appreciate it! xo

  • @sarawebb6031
    @sarawebb6031 6 місяців тому +1

    Yay! Love it! Love it! Big hugs to all! 💜💜💜💜

  • @arleneoleary7786
    @arleneoleary7786 6 місяців тому +2

    Lovely video! You two seem so happy in Scotland. Even when you say "Scotland" you sound happier. 😄

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      Haha that’s so funny and true 😊 Scotland makes our hearts happy

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 6 місяців тому +1

    And 11:37!!! Stunning!!! I am such a fan of drone shots

  • @DocumentedJourney
    @DocumentedJourney 6 місяців тому +1

    I am glad you are sticking to the UA-cam and choosing to do what feels right! I am here for it.

  • @amylen.doodlebug
    @amylen.doodlebug 6 місяців тому

    7:41 Quentin doing the Loaf of Bread yoga pose. My heart.

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 6 місяців тому +3

    This is sooooo good, I cannot wait for this series ☺☺

  • @Ellary_Rosewood
    @Ellary_Rosewood 6 місяців тому +1

    I got SO excited to read that you were in Scotland! Unfortunately I saw the video go up when I was at work, but I put it on as soon as I got back. I'm so stoked for this series as Scotland is a place I've wanted to move to since I was a little kid.

  • @TheJessPurrr
    @TheJessPurrr 6 місяців тому +2

    Whaaaat?!!! Commenting again to push your view up, hopefully! Social media algorithms are so poo recently ! I love your videos! Always look forward to them 🥰

  • @tryartwithme
    @tryartwithme 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey. Your videos make me smile 😂

  • @ninebats
    @ninebats 6 місяців тому

    I always enjoy your choice of music - so lovely ☺

  • @michellevillarreal9946
    @michellevillarreal9946 6 місяців тому +2

    I have watched you for years, and I love how your channel has evolved! The advice that a good view won't fix your issues is something I really needed to hear, thank you. As always, I appreciate your sharing and work 😊 and I do really care about and enjoy your videos ❤

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Michelle! I appreciate you being here supporting for so long now!

  • @EmmaCarpenterIllustration
    @EmmaCarpenterIllustration 6 місяців тому

    Great new series Holly ☺️ Craig’s comment was so sweet when he was taking lots of clips of you. The snoots set is a fun idea!

  • @Begobolas
    @Begobolas 6 місяців тому

    I visited Mull and Tobermory 25 years ago and it was such a beautiful surprise to find this quaint town. I love revisiting it to you. Enjoy your time there (and don't mind the stressful algorithm) ❤

  • @Sandra-vd6lu
    @Sandra-vd6lu 6 місяців тому

    Loved this first episode of the Island. What a beautiful place! And I am sure you will settle in well. Every time I watch one of your films I always get the impression you are very well organized. Working from a van is surely not easy, but I am amazed how you manage it! Enjoy your stay and will be looking forward to nextweeks part. 😊

  • @RaahatKaduji
    @RaahatKaduji 6 місяців тому

    Love the pace and authenticity of your channel, Holly. The footage is gorgeous too, especially those scenes from Friday.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      So glad you are enjoying them Raahat :)

  • @ardview-vanlife
    @ardview-vanlife 6 місяців тому +1

    So happy to have you so close to Ardnamurchan! 😍😍😍 Love your videos, you are so natural in front of the camera, so yes we do care ❤

    • @shirleygraham9932
      @shirleygraham9932 6 місяців тому +2

      Ardnamurchan, one of my favourite places in the world!😁

    • @ardview-vanlife
      @ardview-vanlife 6 місяців тому

      ​@@shirleygraham9932 awww we feel the same way We moved here a year ago and love it so much.

  • @An_na_mar
    @An_na_mar 6 місяців тому

    Your videos are lovely, heartwarming antidotes to a lot of consumerist content and I’d say the algorithm does not like that. Thank you for continuing to create and to share your world. My Grandad was from Mull, I have memories of being a very young child on his dad’s tractor on the farm. It’s a very special place and I can’t wait to rediscover it through your videos.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Wow those sound like magical memories!

  • @BenthicFern
    @BenthicFern 6 місяців тому

    I'm very comforted by the closeness and slowness of this video. The phrase "living the dream" has been previously ruined for me, but this place you are living in is really so dreamy.
    I adored the cut to the family of sheep! You make such great work, looking forward to more videos coming up.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Aw thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed this one

  • @annikaheller3489
    @annikaheller3489 6 місяців тому

    It looks so nice and peaceful! Just left the big city to live closer to nature and slower in general and it feels SO good! Your videos are always so calming and I love how you get more and more used to this life ☺️

  • @louiselangton
    @louiselangton 6 місяців тому

    Just back from a week in southern Greece and catching up! Having a dose of your vlogs if helping with the holiday blues and excited for a new series! X

  • @millermacaroni
    @millermacaroni 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing some bits of your life with us, your videos are so inspiring and also comforting!!

  • @garethgough4112
    @garethgough4112 6 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed watching the start of yours, Craig's and the doggos journey! Possibly the best sticker pack idea ever!

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Haha thank you kindly Gareth

  • @GoldieGoldillo
    @GoldieGoldillo 6 місяців тому

    Great start! Excited for more episodes in this series! ❤

  • @julie_uk_
    @julie_uk_ 6 місяців тому

    We may have became a slightly smaller audience of yours here, but we're an appreciative bunch who continue to love your work. Thank you for sharing it 😊

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for sticking around!

  • @BethanyMuhl
    @BethanyMuhl 6 місяців тому

    I love your travel adventures and can't wait to explore the Isle of Mull with you!

  • @pdbowman
    @pdbowman 6 місяців тому

    Just catching this one. Thankful for you and your honest approach to life in ever stranger times, Holly & Craig!

  • @coilbliss
    @coilbliss 6 місяців тому

    Like so many have commented the video's are so well done and I am always so excited to see that you have posted. The islands beach looks so soothing. I love the colors of the towns homes.i agree the views are stunning!

  • @amberparton9893
    @amberparton9893 6 місяців тому

    So excited for this series, I’d love to visit the Hebrides!

  • @theclosetthinker
    @theclosetthinker 6 місяців тому

    looking forward to the new series Holly! I always enjoy watching your videos whilst I'm sewing :-)

  • @sheyennemcghee662
    @sheyennemcghee662 6 місяців тому

    Hello!! I've been watching your channel for about 8 years (geez how time flies!). I don't really comment on UA-cam videos but when you said you didn't get many comments I knew I just had to! I love your content and how its progressed over the years. It's always been such a breath of fresh air and helped me to see that a quiet, art filled life is possible. Keep doing what you're doing! And even if the engagement isn't great just think of the people like me who have been following you for years but too shy to comment lol. ❤

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  4 місяці тому

      Aw sorry to have missed your comment - this is so lovely, thank you for saying this. I will focus on the people like you, I'm very lucky to have you!

  • @deesmith7880
    @deesmith7880 6 місяців тому

    Loved this video and I’m looking forward to following along with you on this island adventure. You are always such a joy to watch. Please don’t be discouraged…you are a talented artist and content creator. Plus, you’re an amazing human!

  • @teresaromo6798
    @teresaromo6798 6 місяців тому +1

    So excited for this new series :)
    Thanks for sharing also your vulnerable side, i guess some of your viewers can relate, this is your safe place 💖💪

  • @jennyguildford3301
    @jennyguildford3301 6 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed the first in this new series of videos, Holly! You're inspiring me to get a van so we can do some wild camping and make the most of our beautiful countryside.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      So glad you are liking this series so far Jenny, hope you enjoy your future wild camping!

  • @fb9997
    @fb9997 6 місяців тому

    Really love your content holly, loved the van series and your work 😊

  • @veggiegirl3608
    @veggiegirl3608 6 місяців тому

    I love seeing your adventures!

  • @danshibuya6593
    @danshibuya6593 6 місяців тому

    What you share is valuable and wonderful Holly, you're taking me to places I have always wanted to go to (and have no chance of going to really because of my health so it really gives me a lens to the world), and celebrating the world's natural beauty, you're illustrations are so lovely. Must be so hard tackling youtube in all it's nitty gritty, it would make my anxiety go ballistic, most people's! You're doing so well xx

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for the encouragement! I'm glad to show you new places through this channel :)

  • @ClayDisarray
    @ClayDisarray 6 місяців тому

    Ugh, UA-cam can be such an arse. I'm really excited for your new Scottish series! 🧡

  • @agusclementeatteret916
    @agusclementeatteret916 6 місяців тому

    I sincerely loved your videos and can't wait for this series!! Abrazos a los 4 desde Argentina ❤

  • @sophiesketches7451
    @sophiesketches7451 6 місяців тому

    Your videos are so lovely, Scotland is so stunning - really excited for this series 😍 keep going Holly!! X

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for the encouragement Sophie!

  • @laurenvonduyke-dadmun9928
    @laurenvonduyke-dadmun9928 6 місяців тому

    It's so refreshing to watch your videos! Mull looks absolutely beautiful and I'm glad that you're able to introduce us to your life there. Too bad about the ticks! They spoil our outdoor time, too.

  • @ThePattiw
    @ThePattiw 6 місяців тому

    I am looking forward to seeing more Holly! Remote and quiet places with lots of nature and a supportive, small community sounds absolutely perfect for me as well.

  • @aboveboard4914
    @aboveboard4914 6 місяців тому

    Always happy to see a video from you Holly. Thanks for all the work you put into the channel!

  • @dawnbevins451
    @dawnbevins451 27 днів тому +1

    Mull looks gorgeous, I was wondering how busy it was, so was glad that you mentioned it towards the end, your videos always look so tranquil 😊 I struggle with post offices too, I always feel like I’m asking for the wrong thing or asking a stupid question 😁 Love seeing your vegan meals too, wild garlic is one of my favourites, and how did you save that biscoff treat until you got back to the van??? Looked delicious 💖

  • @joannaoliver3800
    @joannaoliver3800 3 місяці тому

    Love your van life videos - please keep making them

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  3 місяці тому

      Thank you, so glad you like them :D

  • @KaitiElaine
    @KaitiElaine 6 місяців тому

    Hi holly ❤️❤️ REALLY enjoyed this video and I’m so excited for this series. It feels a bit nostalgic for some reason- maybe because I watched the islay videos. But this one just seemed so cozy and homey. I can’t wait to see more of the isle and catch up every week 🫶🏻

  • @galaxy_mosaic3587
    @galaxy_mosaic3587 6 місяців тому

    I have to return to complete the video but when you mentioned the Hebrides, it reminded me of a piece of music I think my class was assigned to play in school (Hebrides Overture). I had to look it up to get a sense of the location. I guess the song was kind of reflecting a storm. hope that your weather is better... however, I always imagine that island living is rather on the poetic side...

  • @caijahogg-wood3820
    @caijahogg-wood3820 6 місяців тому

    Love, love, love this format that you've moved into Holly! I've been following along with every single one of your van life videos just as much as your old ones. They're interesting and picturesque, but most of authentic... Which is a delight to watch 💛 Very excited to get to live vicariously through your Scotland summer while I suffer through the cold Melbourne winter!

  • @firdyk
    @firdyk 6 місяців тому

    Thank you love your vlogs

  • @allons-yalice9567
    @allons-yalice9567 6 місяців тому

    Yours is the best possible content I could ever wish for. Thank you so much for your work.

  • @lizastevens8291
    @lizastevens8291 6 місяців тому

    Love your channel! Mull looks stunning. My close friend is shortly moving to Skye and she is also an illustrator. I can’t wait to visit 💚

  • @elfenzo
    @elfenzo 6 місяців тому

    SNOOT SET ORDERED!!! i love stickers. the algorithm seems to be messing with a lot of people's work. thanks for this video!

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 6 місяців тому

    The town is so cute!!! It's reminding me of Newfoundland (never been) ☺️🔥

  • @apetalunfolds2712
    @apetalunfolds2712 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful video Holly ❤

  • @anonymousjdg
    @anonymousjdg 6 місяців тому

    Excited to see more of Scotland through your lens!

  • @Mariana_0422
    @Mariana_0422 5 місяців тому

    Glad you will continue posting lifestyle content along with the art content. I started following you when you were posting mostly art but then stayed because I loved the snippets you shared of your life and your beliefs, which are so much alike mine. You are one of my favorite content creators and a huge inspiration for changing my diet (6 years meat free 🙌). Hope you have a lovely summer in Scotland ❤

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for saying that, I am so glad. Hope you enjoy my content xxx

  • @Retro-love-
    @Retro-love- 6 місяців тому

    Please keep up the lifestyle videos. Do what feels right for you and people will come 💖 I’m in Australia and am now living in Scotland vicariously through you. 😂 it’s always been my dream

  • @beccac615
    @beccac615 6 місяців тому

    Super excited for Mull vlogs! Ticks are for sure the trade off to enjoying time in wilder parts - sometimes it puts me off going for a walk etc but then I just think well as long as I’m checking and know all the best practice then it’ll be fine. But yeah they are gross still! Our family cat gets them all the time - boke! Looking forward to seeing more of the island 😊

  • @Sillycloudwanderer
    @Sillycloudwanderer 6 місяців тому

    Love your video’s please keep making them. Love from a patreon patron! xxx

  • @TheWoodlandFae-il9vd
    @TheWoodlandFae-il9vd 6 місяців тому

    love this video, it was perfect to watch while doing some art, lovely to see your adventures, I have been following your journey for so many years now!

  • @amandahilleary2581
    @amandahilleary2581 6 місяців тому

    Oh how exciting!! Can not wait to see more adventures of you and craig in Scotland.

  • @lonesomeoutlander
    @lonesomeoutlander 6 місяців тому

    those ticks gave me second-hand scare 😅 as a silent watcher of many years I do enjoy how your videos reflect changes in your life and personhood, I think the change in numbers is more of a reflection on an algorithm than yourself, sending love and support ❤❤❤

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 6 місяців тому

    I love your vanlife content + any art content! love your baking & cooking content too back when you lived in your house haha ❤

  • @lawsdraws
    @lawsdraws 6 місяців тому

    Yay, Holly! Can't wait to see more van life!

  • @crystalwall4266
    @crystalwall4266 6 місяців тому

    Long time watcher, first time commenter! (Just another introvert girlie over here).
    Love that you’re posting what feels right for you ❤ I enjoy hearing about van life, art, and the dogs.

  • @laurawoolf3577
    @laurawoolf3577 6 місяців тому

    I totally love the developing of your channel and I can't wait to see more or your content now that you will share weekly videos of your life there :) I think it is just the same in every platform (like instagram), algorithms don't seem to help at all, rather it seems that they but punish everyone so... keep doing what feels right for you. I personally love this content :)

  • @vedaraman
    @vedaraman 6 місяців тому +1

    This is so lovely !! Thank you for sharing this experience with us

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      Im so sad we missed each other! x

  • @melissaterry1585
    @melissaterry1585 6 місяців тому

    What a little slice of heaven that is. I love the town, the waterfalls and the river in the ancient woodland, but most of all that beach. Hearing the water lapping the shoreline looked and sounded like bliss. Such a shame about the ticks! I wonder if you can repel them. Glad that your Etsy sales are going well and hope your payments get sorted. It’s all wrong that companies can get away with not paying for months. Looking forward to the next video x

  • @divinera_
    @divinera_ 6 місяців тому

    Aww I live on an island in Canada. Seems similar to your situation! We love it

  • @rosemaryforeman8194
    @rosemaryforeman8194 6 місяців тому

    I love the Isle of. Mull ......Scotland is beautiful.... Looking forward to your videos ...

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      Feel very lucky to be here in our favourite country :)

  • @elissafrohlich4893
    @elissafrohlich4893 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely love your videos. Recently subscribed and look forward to watching every video you upload. 😍

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Elissa! I appreciate your support :)

  • @MrsQuam
    @MrsQuam 6 місяців тому

    I love the alliteration of the series! 😁 And I must say that drone is the best investment for your channel! I love to see the broad overview of where you go!

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Aw thank you so much, I'm so glad you like the drone footage! I never thought I'd have one, but I do really like the extra perspective it gives.

  • @heathershaw9235
    @heathershaw9235 6 місяців тому

    Holly, my snoot set arrived and it's wonderful! The stickers are so cute and really high quality. I've got the little newt/toad boy and echidna on my phone.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Yay! Thank you so much Heather 🫶

  • @janeylane87
    @janeylane87 6 місяців тому

    I love all your videos ❤!

  • @TheSissie
    @TheSissie 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for this lovely video, the images of the landscape are stunning……wow. Greetings from the Netherlands ( actually on vacation now in Finland🤩)

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow, enjoy your vacation!

  • @BethDooner
    @BethDooner 6 місяців тому

    Gosh I just love hearing all the ambient birdsong in your footage

  • @Lilybet1316
    @Lilybet1316 6 місяців тому

    Such a beautiful location! Love all of your videos, especially your love for the dogs. 🥰❤️❤️

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      So glad to share this place and our dogs with you Lilybet!

  • @emsf1354
    @emsf1354 6 місяців тому

    I watched Balamory years ago with my little sister, and immediately recognised Tobermory. 😊 Looks like a lovely place to spend the summer!!

  • @ellstration
    @ellstration 6 місяців тому

    The label of the Snoot Set is really precious Holly. :3 We also have a lot of ticks on the Bavarian countryside. After many years, I even decided on a vaccination again, because I didn't want to deal with anything health related in that regard. And midges oh boi ... since we live next to a lake all windows are covered with them in the summer, 😖 which is why I oftentimes keep the windows closed in the night and sweat haha. Also same here with nets, even though we've them on all windows the small midges find their way in. Maybe one of those citrus candles would help? I used those while camping and it helped to keep the tent midges free. ✨

  • @ann-kristinknardal3164
    @ann-kristinknardal3164 6 місяців тому

    I am so exited for another round of weekly vlogs from you 😍 your vlogs are my favourite thing to watch 🥰

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Thank you Ann Kristin!

  • @VeraGolosovaArt
    @VeraGolosovaArt 6 місяців тому

    it is wonderful to see such a beautiful place, i can feel the mist throgh the screen
    also oh no ticks suck(

  • @ChrissieNicely
    @ChrissieNicely 6 місяців тому

    Hi Holly,
    I do hope you will get paid soon! I would go mental with such insecure income!
    Enjoy your weekend!
    Hugs & Love
    Chrissie 😘

  • @fatpicklestudiomagdalenatu8990
    @fatpicklestudiomagdalenatu8990 6 місяців тому

    I’m a silent watcher 😂 I hardly comment but I love your van life and I watch I also love art content a lot! It’s all good.

  • @laineyrae8981
    @laineyrae8981 6 місяців тому

    Hey, Holly. It was such a small moment of the video that you mentioned your sporadic reading. Same! As a bookseller, my reading is not what it should be, and it feels like a stupid battle of putting the time and focus into it. It's pretty reasonable and relatable, though, if you got split focus, focusing on a page sometimes feels impossible. Idk if you've ever heard of Books and Bao, but Willow is in Scotland, I think Glasgow. If you and Craig ever venture out that way, that would be a cool meet-up. As a viewer, it feels like an intrusive suggestion, but i thought i would throw it out there since i think you know Jen C. who knows Books and Bao. 😅 best regards. Here's to getting paid in a timely manner and warding off ticks.

  • @camillakstudio
    @camillakstudio 6 місяців тому

    I like your videos!😊🌸🌞

  • @newflanged_
    @newflanged_ 6 місяців тому

    I love the van life videos!!! ❤ ❤❤❤

  • @nathanprideart
    @nathanprideart 6 місяців тому

    I love the title you chose for this series and Tobermory's coves were so beautiful! What is the brand name of that delicious looking vegan bacon? I can relate to spending precious time working on getting paid after turning in contract work with past clients. Sorry that is happening to you, but you're not alone. I try to negotiate better NET payment schedules to max 30 days or upon delivery of materials. Also, asking for 40% upfront deposit helps with some smaller clients and keeps the money coming in. Good luck!

  • @s_claire_cecilia5547
    @s_claire_cecilia5547 6 місяців тому

    Love that you speak about the overwhelm of being around people, and that a pretty view is not a panacea. Your introvertism is one of the things I love most about your channel. Plus, of course, everything else! 🫶💚

  • @thesaladczar
    @thesaladczar 6 місяців тому

    This took so long to show up on my feed! :\. Anyway, I like your flag button on the jean jacket and I look forward to a pkg from Scotland!!

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 6 місяців тому

    10:26 .... STUNNING!!! 💕🔥

  • @TauraTaller
    @TauraTaller 6 місяців тому

    Hi! I´ve never left any commentary but just wanted to tell you, that you are living my dream! Summer at an island in Scotland is just perfect and i´m truly happy for you :) you guys look so happy its endearing! Sorry if my english is weird and greeetings from Buenos Aires!!

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment, no weird English at all haha :) We feel very lucky to be here, Scotland makes us so happy and has always been very good to us :)

  • @kymcrowart7876
    @kymcrowart7876 6 місяців тому

    Great video, just found and subbed to your channel.

  • @tinytoadstool
    @tinytoadstool 6 місяців тому

    Yay, loved this. I watch you on the TV now but I got my phone out to give you a comment just to cheer you on and not just be a silent watcher.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      Yay thank you - I appreciate the extra effort you went to there!

  • @Temrin
    @Temrin 6 місяців тому

    I'm glad you are choosing to do what feels right for you. The algorithm often doesn't care about niche interests and fluctuates crazily. A lot of creators I've heard talk bout this stuff say they eventually stopped trying to play the algo game because of this.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      The game is such a pain! I do need some viewers though, to keep the lights on. It's really hard to get that balance between caring a bit but not too much!

    • @Temrin
      @Temrin 6 місяців тому

      @@hollyexley Oh totally yeah. Every time there's a fluctuation in my patreon, or other income sources, it's like this gut wrenching feeling, so I totally get it. Trying to figure out whether it's just outside forces, algo changes, social platforms generally failing small businesses, or something i'm actually doing is hard. Finding that happy medium is an always changing goal post that I wish we didn't always have to hunt for. @.@

  • @melissamejia1201
    @melissamejia1201 6 місяців тому +1

    💜💜💜💜💜

  • @BeeDesigns
    @BeeDesigns 6 місяців тому

    What a lovely place to be based for the summer. Have you tried the Pestects insect repellent bracelets? They’re brilliant, I used them all last year and didn’t get bitten once. I’m not sure if they’d work for ticks but do seem to work for midges.

    • @hollyexley
      @hollyexley  6 місяців тому +1

      I haven't tried these - thank you for the suggestion!