Thanks for the shoutout! I so appreciated the mental health chat at the end. The holidays can be hard! I only vlogged for a week but found it to be more mentally draining than I anticipated. Theres a fine line between documenting your life and "producing" your life to an extent for content. It's good to know when to step back and take some time for ourselves. I hope you can find rest and relaxation over the holiday, looking forward for whatever you have in store for 2024!
You're so welcome Amanda! I've really enjoyed your content this year and how you've grown your channel. I have plans for next year already and I think I'm going to do something other than vlogmas next December, probably something I can film in advance and then enjoy December without making videos 😂 Hope you have a lovely holiday ❤️
Gentle hugs, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. The lovely aeshetics, local sights, last minute projects and your thoughts and feelings. It feels like a friend to knit with, a friend who would understand the struggles and sadnesses of my last two Christmases and the effort to find motivation and to find the moments of joy along the way
Thank you for sharing your feelings - it’s brave and I hope that you can feel the love and support from all of us to both you and Doyle. What you have done by talking about it is important and will help others more than you know. Wishing you all the best for 2024 xxx
I wish you serenity, peace and joy. Your content brings me joy. You are amazing. Be well, be happy, and may your first Christmas with your husband bring comfort and much love. Merry Christmas. I look forward to seeing you on your next episode.
Hi Whitney. You are so sweet and beatiful. I love your aesthetic in videos. I totally agree with what you said about mental health. I Wish you mery christmas. Kisses from Athens, Greece.
Thank you for another lovely podcast and it is so refreshing Whitney to listen to your thought process when sharing some of your own struggles. Mental health affects us all in so many different ways so thank you for your honesty when discussing such a sensitive topic. Also good for you to take some time out for yourself and listening inwards in what you need right now. Sometimes it’s so hard to hear that inner voice so I am so happy for you that you are doing what you need right now. Take care 😊
The struggle with Christmas is super relatable. It can be such a tough time of year for a lot of people and I’m glad being open about it and not pressuring yourself to be holly jolly. Last year, my aunt was in palliative care with cancer and passed away on New Year’s Day so Christmas was not holly jolly, though we did have fun with the kids when my brother visited. I was hoping for a re-do this year and I was doing really well up until last weekend. I feel like my mojo has waned and that’s ok. It is what it is.
I'm so sorry about your aunt, that must have been really tough to get through last year. I think it's getting easier to normalize not feeling festive and not being okay over the holidays. Whatever the next week looks like for you, take care of yourself ❤️
Hahaha, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! Both for gettin' a lil tipsy and for socializing with anxiety at your work event Go YOU BABE! And I'm very grateful to you for your support through my own first Vlogmas so I thought I'd remind you of what you told me, your mental health goes first above it all, especially Vlogmas. I know you know, but if you don't do Vlogmas next year, that's ok! The holidays can be joyous and wonderful for some and full of heaviness and hardships for others. I enjoy watching ALL your videos and so many others do too. We'll bbe here no matter what! Sending you lots of love and energy and hoping your world feels a little brighter soon.
Thank you so SO much Chelsea!!!! You're an absolute sweetheart and I love how big of a cheerleader you are of me ❤️❤️❤️ I loved watching your vlogmas and I really appreciate how honest you are about your own mental health and struggle with anxiety. I think next year I'm going to take a break from doing vlogmas, but I might plan some holiday-themed content to release instead... I have a whole year to think about it lol 😂 Much love to you, Steve, and Rudy, and I hope you feel better soon 💋💋💋
Hi Whitney❤ I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well and I understand that it can be ever worse when you're feeling down atounf the holidays. I also had a "not so merry" Christmas a couple years ago, I wasn't in a good place mentally and I didn't enjoyed the cheer, so I can feel what you said. I really hope that you'll feel better soon, I wish you and your beautiful family (puppies included) happiness, health and good moments for these last days of the year and for 2024. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and see you in the next ones (whenever you’ll feel ready, there's no rush)😊
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I think we just need to take some time for ourselves and rest up after the family events. I'm really glad you enjoyed Vlogmas 🎄
Hi Whitney. I love your podcasts. You’re cheerful, friendly and inspirational. I also watch Laura Penrose along with a few others who have become my firm faves. It’s funny as I feel I get to know podcasters like a friend and yet you do t get to know us. Often I want to encourage podcasters. I admire their courage to do what they do and I appreciate their “company” and all I have learnt to improve my knitting skills. Thank you.
Thanks for showing the sights of downtown Halifax and the waterfront. Not an area I get to with any frequency so love seeing things especially the tree at your work place. Have a great Christmas.
Hi Whitney, I loved your video, seeing Halifax, your lovely cozy cowl and especially your words of wisdom about mental health. I too have anxiety and appreciate your openness about this issue. I wish your and your family a merry Xmas and a happy new year, P.S. love Doyle’s long hair. Greetings and love from Stratford Ontario
Thank you so much ☺️ I've definitely become more in tune with my anxiety and mental health since meeting my now husband -- he helped me understand my feelings better than before ❤️ Merry Christmas to you as well 🎄
Just found you and love your authenticity and honesty. Christmas and other holidays have not always been a happy time for me and many others so don’t feel pressured. My mantra is “ you do you and I’ll do me” for many things in life now. I’m from Australia so loved seeing your local area. See you in the new year.
Merry Christmas and take time for yourself so you can enjoy your holidays as we head into a new year. Perhaps you can show the full set of advent yarns in a future video as the first 3 are beautiful together. No rush. It was good to hear from you again. Thank you ❤ 34:00
Liv's Rainbow KAL runs from Dec. 10 - Apr. 10, but I'm knitting a special sweater as my participating project in the KAL. I knitted the dickie for my MIL in a couple days.
Thanks for the shoutout! I so appreciated the mental health chat at the end. The holidays can be hard! I only vlogged for a week but found it to be more mentally draining than I anticipated. Theres a fine line between documenting your life and "producing" your life to an extent for content. It's good to know when to step back and take some time for ourselves. I hope you can find rest and relaxation over the holiday, looking forward for whatever you have in store for 2024!
You're so welcome Amanda! I've really enjoyed your content this year and how you've grown your channel. I have plans for next year already and I think I'm going to do something other than vlogmas next December, probably something I can film in advance and then enjoy December without making videos 😂 Hope you have a lovely holiday ❤️
Thanks for doing a real life Vlogmas. Really hope you had a lovely break over the holidays.
Thanks for Sharing ❤!!!
You are so welcome!
Gentle hugs, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. The lovely aeshetics, local sights, last minute projects and your thoughts and feelings.
It feels like a friend to knit with, a friend who would understand the struggles and sadnesses of my last two Christmases and the effort to find motivation and to find the moments of joy along the way
Thank you so much! I'm glad I could make you feel cozy and welcome ❤️
Thank you for sharing your feelings - it’s brave and I hope that you can feel the love and support from all of us to both you and Doyle. What you have done by talking about it is important and will help others more than you know. Wishing you all the best for 2024 xxx
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️
I wish you serenity, peace and joy. Your content brings me joy. You are amazing. Be well, be happy, and may your first Christmas with your husband bring comfort and much love. Merry Christmas. I look forward to seeing you on your next episode.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Hi Whitney. You are so sweet and beatiful. I love your aesthetic in videos. I totally agree with what you said about mental health. I Wish you mery christmas. Kisses from Athens, Greece.
Thank you, Merry Christmas to you as well 🎄
Thank you for another lovely podcast and it is so refreshing Whitney to listen to your thought process when sharing some of your own struggles. Mental health affects us all in so many different ways so thank you for your honesty when discussing such a sensitive topic.
Also good for you to take some time out for yourself and listening inwards in what you need right now. Sometimes it’s so hard to hear that inner voice so I am so happy for you that you are doing what you need right now. Take care 😊
Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️ Have a lovely holiday!
Pets are the best medicine & joy. Enjoyed your content!❤
There will be many cat and dog snuggles over the next few days 🥰
The struggle with Christmas is super relatable. It can be such a tough time of year for a lot of people and I’m glad being open about it and not pressuring yourself to be holly jolly. Last year, my aunt was in palliative care with cancer and passed away on New Year’s Day so Christmas was not holly jolly, though we did have fun with the kids when my brother visited. I was hoping for a re-do this year and I was doing really well up until last weekend. I feel like my mojo has waned and that’s ok. It is what it is.
I'm so sorry about your aunt, that must have been really tough to get through last year. I think it's getting easier to normalize not feeling festive and not being okay over the holidays. Whatever the next week looks like for you, take care of yourself ❤️
Hahaha, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! Both for gettin' a lil tipsy and for socializing with anxiety at your work event Go YOU BABE! And I'm very grateful to you for your support through my own first Vlogmas so I thought I'd remind you of what you told me, your mental health goes first above it all, especially Vlogmas. I know you know, but if you don't do Vlogmas next year, that's ok! The holidays can be joyous and wonderful for some and full of heaviness and hardships for others. I enjoy watching ALL your videos and so many others do too. We'll bbe here no matter what! Sending you lots of love and energy and hoping your world feels a little brighter soon.
Thank you so SO much Chelsea!!!! You're an absolute sweetheart and I love how big of a cheerleader you are of me ❤️❤️❤️ I loved watching your vlogmas and I really appreciate how honest you are about your own mental health and struggle with anxiety. I think next year I'm going to take a break from doing vlogmas, but I might plan some holiday-themed content to release instead... I have a whole year to think about it lol 😂 Much love to you, Steve, and Rudy, and I hope you feel better soon 💋💋💋
Hi Whitney❤ I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well and I understand that it can be ever worse when you're feeling down atounf the holidays. I also had a "not so merry" Christmas a couple years ago, I wasn't in a good place mentally and I didn't enjoyed the cheer, so I can feel what you said. I really hope that you'll feel better soon, I wish you and your beautiful family (puppies included) happiness, health and good moments for these last days of the year and for 2024. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and see you in the next ones (whenever you’ll feel ready, there's no rush)😊
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I think we just need to take some time for ourselves and rest up after the family events. I'm really glad you enjoyed Vlogmas 🎄
Hi Whitney. I love your podcasts. You’re cheerful, friendly and inspirational.
I also watch Laura Penrose along with a few others who have become my firm faves. It’s funny as I feel I get to know podcasters like a friend and yet you do t get to know us. Often I want to encourage podcasters. I admire their courage to do what they do and I appreciate their “company” and all I have learnt to improve my knitting skills.
Thank you.
Awww thank you so much, that's so kind of you 🥰
Thanks for showing the sights of downtown Halifax and the waterfront. Not an area I get to with any frequency so love seeing things especially the tree at your work place. Have a great Christmas.
Glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas 🎄
Hi Whitney, I loved your video, seeing Halifax, your lovely cozy cowl and especially your words of wisdom about mental health. I too have anxiety and appreciate your openness about this issue. I wish your and your family a merry Xmas and a happy new year, P.S. love Doyle’s long hair. Greetings and love from Stratford Ontario
Thank you so much ☺️ I've definitely become more in tune with my anxiety and mental health since meeting my now husband -- he helped me understand my feelings better than before ❤️ Merry Christmas to you as well 🎄
Just found you and love your authenticity and honesty. Christmas and other holidays have not always been a happy time for me and many others so don’t feel pressured. My mantra is “ you do you and I’ll do me” for many things in life now. I’m from Australia so loved seeing your local area. See you in the new year.
Thank you so much for your kind words ☺️
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Merry Christmas and take time for yourself so you can enjoy your holidays as we head into a new year. Perhaps you can show the full set of advent yarns in a future video as the first 3 are beautiful together. No rush. It was good to hear from you again. Thank you ❤ 34:00
Thank you 😊 Yes, I'm planning to share them in a video I'm hoping to get out in early January.
Good to hear that! Look forward to seeing you later in the new year! Enjoy what you can enjoy during the holidays! :)@@knittedbywhitney
Have you read "The Once and Future King" ? Thanks for sharing your experience with book of the month! Have a blessed Christmas!
I read The Sword in the Stone, but didn't like the writing style enough to read the rest of the book.
I like your videos and your personality very much. Thanks for sharing.
PS: Why do you buy books, don't you work in a library???
Hahahah! I work in a government library so the books we have in our collection are nothing like what I want to read 😂
wait, is your MiL's cowl not bright enough to count in the KAL or does the KAL not start until 2024 when you expect to have that cowl completed?
Liv's Rainbow KAL runs from Dec. 10 - Apr. 10, but I'm knitting a special sweater as my participating project in the KAL. I knitted the dickie for my MIL in a couple days.