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Thanks for the update on Allie - hope she settles into her new home quickly & her new human slaves keep you updated on how she's doing. It must have been such a difficult decision, but you made it for the best reasons - I understand why you feel guilty, but I hope that passes 💚
I'm in a bad burnout episode. Struggling to get out of bed, go to the bathroom, eat. Had to ask my mom for money. In a very uncertain time. I graduated from uni in the fall "with distinction" and a few days ago I learned that I got a medal. And yet I haven't landed a career job. Networking, interviews - I found it exhausting. This Thursday I will hear back about whether I'm diagnosed with ASD. Don't know what I'll do if they say yes, don't know what I'll do if they say no. Watching your videos has been helpful - thank you.
I really enjoy all your videos, including this one. They're such a cozy chat, and it's hard not to feel like I've known you forever because we have so much in common. Thanks again for being your relatable self, it really helps me feel less alone!
she is 🧡 special she can get the two puppet mouths to open at the same time by making the mouth sticks very stiff and connected for a lot of their length
The paper puppets are awesome! I never thought of making puppets out of paper. I like the moving mouths. My sister and I made our own paper dolls who didn't change clothes when we were young. They were students in a junior high school.
GOOGLEY EYES, I carry googley eyes around with me so when I'm out and about I can improve objects out in the world 😂Puppets are looking pretty cool too :> Only new thing in my life is my elderly dog I take care of turned 14, and next month her son turns 9 😋. Dw about replying to people, I'm sure people understand, before the pandemic I'd never posts anything or reply to comments because it is quite scary, if it's something you wanna do you can get there evetually but you don't owe anyone your reply
The puppets - I LOVE THEM!! A very nice job you've done there. And I hope Allie is getting used to her new home and family, I know how hard it must have been to part from her. And how nice it is to hear that you're enjoying church!
I got back from university a few days ago and have fallen into some sort of depression. I am even more emotionally vulnerable than usual and have been crying at least once every day. I just feel overwhelmed by multiple things. I think transitioning from the space that I had designed perfectly for me (my dorm) and a routine to a space that I’m not satisfied with because I have a lot of sorting to do (my room back home) and a complete lack of routine has been a huge reason for this depression. I wish I had some advice for people going through big transitions, but sometimes it’s just going to suck and there’s not much you can do about it.
I don’t know why, but lately every time I watch one of your videos I have to subscribe to your channel, even though I have been subscribed for maybe two years. It’s like the app unsubscribe me. BTW I love your videos and your accent 😊
Very much enjoying the puppet-inclusive content, Dana, as I myself am half puppet, mostly on my father's side. Looking forward to more puppet positivity! 🤩❤🎉
You brought up some good points about religion and how it doesn't make sense that people can't just accept others beliefs and get on with each other and life. Love the puppets, bet your production is going to be epic!! Really hope you find a place to live and everything's works out for you
Happy to hear you found what sounds like a great home for Allie. As sad as it is to have to part with a pet for any reason, I think knowing they're going to a lovely home is really the best you can hope for. Especially if it means Otis can feel safer that way. We've got two cats, one of which quite (Darcy) a bit older than the other (Polly), and sadly they never really became friends, or maybe just didn't figure out how to communicate, heh. Often it feels like Polly just wants to play and Darcy just kinda sneers at her and maybe baps her. Often she just does the motion of giving a whack, without ever coming near, so it's not like there's intent to harm there. But then other times we just find them sleeping within a meter or two from one another. Definitely an odd relationship. I've never seen Tusk but I'm down for Puppet Tusk. On my end: trying to find the energy to do some creative stuff after work, but always feeling like there's _something_ that's going on or coming up soon that has me pre-occupied. Just maintaining the place we live feels like something that always requires new tasks to be completed too. I'm also still waiting to hear if I'm getting on the waiting list for an ASD assessment- the pre-waiting list wait has been 4 months and counting so far, after a large paper pre-assessment questionnaire pack, so that's fun. 🙃On the more upbeat side of things, I've recently redecorated my room and it's just so much nicer to be in now. Flattened the artex ceiling, put up a nice light fixture instead of just the hanging bulb, painted the walls, and replaced the worn out black carpet with a light beige one. Hope you find a nice affordable place soon! As far as I understand, the maximum deposit a landlord is allowed to require is the equivalent of 5 weeks of rent (as of 2018). Of course the agencies always manage to throw in some extra dumb fees as well. The whole rental market is incredibly predatory and unfair and I have a lot of ranting I can do about landlords in general but I'll spare you. 😅
I can't remember if this is the right video but ... 73 yards ... I remember saying you didn't like the ending - did you understand it? I didn't. But among all the ways Doctor Who has taken things people find scary and made them into episode, walking into a pub in Wales ... that was great. I actually liked the episode - apart from not understanding the end.
Those puppets are AMAZING! I really do hope that I get to at least see a few scenes from the film. Maybe you could re-make the trailer first as a practice/teaser. and yeah, £3,600 up front is dodgy AF.
im very interested :) i went to a collage making "class" (4 NDs chillin') i honestly was so nervous almost backed out but glad i went. i felt welcomed and cared for
It's responsible to find safer homes for your pets when you know that you're unable to keep them safe in your current home. It sucks, though, and people who are being mean to you about it only add to the guilt you might feel
As someone who has a special interest in the bible, it would be great if more people were relaxed about religion so that I could info-dump haha Also, I found your channel due to your previous video (I've only recently realized I'm on the spectrum, still waitlisted for diagnosis) and I've binge-watched so many more videos to gain a broader understanding (even though I've got a bachelors in psychology; which says something on how much/well they teach on autism, especially in women). Thank you for sharing your experiences so others like me can reflect on what you say!
Hi! Well, how much time have you got haha. I personally did come to faith in there being a God two years ago (after being raised atheist) due to some personal experiences and after some research I ended up with the bible, but what truly started the special interest for me a little over a year ago is that I found this series called 'total onslaught' by a professor named 'Walter Veith' (he was an atheistic evolutionist professor before his conversion). Not only did that series explain the prophecies very clearly and analytically (which had always had my curiosity) but he also dispelled sooo many wrong bible doctrines that are out there that had always bothered me, such as the idea of an everlasting burning hell, which the bible surprisingly does not teach! He also dispelled the myth of us somehow being conscious after death and compared death to being deeply asleep, and thus unconscious, while we wait for resurrection. He also spoke at lengths about the fourth commandment on the sabbath, which is on saturday, and as someone who tends to take things at face value I never understood why then people went to church on sundays and his explanations of pagan influences coming into the church through Constantine and that the catholic church changed the ten commandments (removed the second, changed the sabbath to sunday, split the tenth in two to keep ten) and that this was all predicted in prophecy fascinated me. It's a long series, but I watched it all in like two days haha and I even summarized it because that is how I process information best. I really love my special interest, but unfortunately I had to learn the hard way that, when conversations steer towards religion, many people have very strong feelings about their held beliefs and traditions and place those above analytical research (which has always been my attitude) and do not actualy want to hear me out. I think they instinctively think I'm trying to convert them while really I am just eager to share my interest and discoveries, naievely thinking they want to learn more too even if it goes against tradition haha - Maybe it's because I was raised nonreligious, maybe it is aspects of autism (likely, it's both) but I'm simply unattached to church dogmas/traditions or specific denominations; I just want to know the truth of the bible and know the reasoning behind it all and only once it all makes logical sense to me can I accept things as personal beliefs; I suppose that's how you end up with a ton of bible knowledge and a new special interest haha. Thanks for letting me info-dump, that's very kind of you, and yea if you ever want to know more then let me know, I could easily send you my summaries ofc. Wish you all the best!🥰
@@fabiennedenberg4777 Im already captured at the first line because I guess if I identified to anything along those lines, it would be atheism..maybe? I dont actually know what it means so just forget that haha. I got lots of time btw im not work and im brand new to the online world (i mean i knew about it obviously but never jump right in until i needed to learn as much as i can about autism! ahaha) I am going to look up this Walter person because I often question (with my inside voice) certain "known facts" (not facts) about religion and I want to analyze but its hard when i dont have the information to analyze. and I dont care to do extensive research on it. But im down to read and support special interests!!! haha and youre funny to while writing your infodump :D (ex. removed the second, changed the sabbath to sunday, split the tenth in two to keep ten) I found that part funny to read aloud. Then this part really hit hard "only once it all makes logical sense to me can I accept things as personal beliefs" because that is me, always. but it has shown up as an internal battle of self hate vs acceptance. Which makes a lot of sense to me when you say it that way so now, i can beliieve that for myself yay! youre awesome :D i would definitely be interested in reading/learning some more
Thanks for your nice response! Good to know I can be funny while writing haha;) And how interesting you can relate to some things! What are your special interests? To clarify, atheism is simply the belief that there is no God, which I must say I never fully held because I had done no research, but I suppose it still fitted since I did not believe. But if you question known facts about religion as propagated by culture and want to analyze/understand things rationally then you'll love Walter Veith and especially the 'total onslaught' series. I honestly think he'll probably do well with many people on the spectrum who are interested in the bible, because he is not pushy at all, doesn't yell (like some preachers can, honestly he doesn't even preech, he just gives nice lectures) and he honestly just hands you information in a well-organized form to do with what you please (I too would not have cared to gather all that info myself, it would have overwhelmed me, so I'm grateful for others who do so). Plus he felt/feels genuine to me, which is not something I always sense in people, idk how to explain it haha. And you should totally cherish your need to understand the reasoning behind things before accepting them, it's a very good thing! I was actually pleasantly surprised when I found out the bible actually encourages personal logical reasoning (in Isaiah 1:18) by studying the Word/history yourself and discourages blindly accepting whatever is being told by anyone in the pulpit trying to interpret the bible for you. If you want, feel free to contact/dm me on instagram (@fabiennedenberg); I don't really use it (I just claimed my name) but its a more private space to exchange contact info and I could email you info/summaries if you want (but only if you want of course and free from any pressure/expectations, just info). Nice talking to you!
Otis is very furrrr-r-r-r-r-r-rrry. When you put your fingers in the fur under his chin, I can feel the furrrr. I am autistic too, maybe it's something to do with that. Tabby's look like miniature predators. Tabby cat markings are a work of art. I don't like live concerts or shows for some unknown reason, but I don't mind live stand ups. I found London overwhelming, and I agree, there is people everywhere. I liked regents park though, there was a space to sit alone, no people too close. As for fitting in, I kidded myself that I fitted in various places/groups, I ignored that tiny feeling inside that it wasn't "quite right", I guess I did not have the patience to stay in the "looking for friends" phase. I think finding the right friends is an ongoing process, and without sounding cynical, while there are plenty of pleasant people around, true friends are rare. I think there is an Almighty Creator, even though I am not religious. Creation creates itself and that is a place where I can find Divinity. I don't have the patience/attention span to watch movies, but when I do, I use the pause button and watch it in bits. I hope you can get out of that place into a happier place asap.
Lovely puppets, especially the googly eyes, I love that stuff. Do you plan to film a version of that movie (that I never heard about) with them, or did I mosunderstand ?
He did do her dirty. Thank you for acknowledging that. He abused her and she got lynched in court and by society for _mentioning_ it _without even naming him_ in an interview. That's what the trial was about: a woman's right to speak up about abuse she's endured by a man. And she got absolutely vilified by the entire world.
Thanks for the update on Allie - hope she settles into her new home quickly & her new human slaves keep you updated on how she's doing. It must have been such a difficult decision, but you made it for the best reasons - I understand why you feel guilty, but I hope that passes 💚
I'm in a bad burnout episode. Struggling to get out of bed, go to the bathroom, eat. Had to ask my mom for money.
In a very uncertain time. I graduated from uni in the fall "with distinction" and a few days ago I learned that I got a medal. And yet I haven't landed a career job. Networking, interviews - I found it exhausting.
This Thursday I will hear back about whether I'm diagnosed with ASD. Don't know what I'll do if they say yes, don't know what I'll do if they say no.
Watching your videos has been helpful - thank you.
I really enjoy all your videos, including this one. They're such a cozy chat, and it's hard not to feel like I've known you forever because we have so much in common. Thanks again for being your relatable self, it really helps me feel less alone!
she is 🧡 special
she can get the two puppet mouths to open at the same time by making the mouth sticks very stiff and connected for a lot of their length
The puppets are great!
Otis is such a cutieeeeeee :3
Any autistic person would find it perfectly fine to make puppets & re-create a whole film.
Wouldn't anyone in general?
The paper puppets are awesome! I never thought of making puppets out of paper. I like the moving mouths.
My sister and I made our own paper dolls who didn't change clothes when we were young. They were students in a junior high school.
GOOGLEY EYES, I carry googley eyes around with me so when I'm out and about I can improve objects out in the world 😂Puppets are looking pretty cool too :> Only new thing in my life is my elderly dog I take care of turned 14, and next month her son turns 9 😋. Dw about replying to people, I'm sure people understand, before the pandemic I'd never posts anything or reply to comments because it is quite scary, if it's something you wanna do you can get there evetually but you don't owe anyone your reply
The puppets - I LOVE THEM!! A very nice job you've done there. And I hope Allie is getting used to her new home and family, I know how hard it must have been to part from her. And how nice it is to hear that you're enjoying church!
I got back from university a few days ago and have fallen into some sort of depression. I am even more emotionally vulnerable than usual and have been crying at least once every day. I just feel overwhelmed by multiple things. I think transitioning from the space that I had designed perfectly for me (my dorm) and a routine to a space that I’m not satisfied with because I have a lot of sorting to do (my room back home) and a complete lack of routine has been a huge reason for this depression. I wish I had some advice for people going through big transitions, but sometimes it’s just going to suck and there’s not much you can do about it.
I don’t know why, but lately every time I watch one of your videos I have to subscribe to your channel, even though I have been subscribed for maybe two years. It’s like the app unsubscribe me. BTW I love your videos and your accent 😊
Very much enjoying the puppet-inclusive content, Dana, as I myself am half puppet, mostly on my father's side. Looking forward to more puppet positivity! 🤩❤🎉
i find this kind of content very comforting and not vain at all, so thank you and keep it up:)
The puppets are awesome!
You brought up some good points about religion and how it doesn't make sense that people can't just accept others beliefs and get on with each other and life. Love the puppets, bet your production is going to be epic!! Really hope you find a place to live and everything's works out for you
Your puppets are amazing!
Puppetusk!!
Happy to hear you found what sounds like a great home for Allie. As sad as it is to have to part with a pet for any reason, I think knowing they're going to a lovely home is really the best you can hope for. Especially if it means Otis can feel safer that way. We've got two cats, one of which quite (Darcy) a bit older than the other (Polly), and sadly they never really became friends, or maybe just didn't figure out how to communicate, heh. Often it feels like Polly just wants to play and Darcy just kinda sneers at her and maybe baps her. Often she just does the motion of giving a whack, without ever coming near, so it's not like there's intent to harm there. But then other times we just find them sleeping within a meter or two from one another. Definitely an odd relationship.
I've never seen Tusk but I'm down for Puppet Tusk.
On my end: trying to find the energy to do some creative stuff after work, but always feeling like there's _something_ that's going on or coming up soon that has me pre-occupied. Just maintaining the place we live feels like something that always requires new tasks to be completed too. I'm also still waiting to hear if I'm getting on the waiting list for an ASD assessment- the pre-waiting list wait has been 4 months and counting so far, after a large paper pre-assessment questionnaire pack, so that's fun. 🙃On the more upbeat side of things, I've recently redecorated my room and it's just so much nicer to be in now. Flattened the artex ceiling, put up a nice light fixture instead of just the hanging bulb, painted the walls, and replaced the worn out black carpet with a light beige one.
Hope you find a nice affordable place soon! As far as I understand, the maximum deposit a landlord is allowed to require is the equivalent of 5 weeks of rent (as of 2018). Of course the agencies always manage to throw in some extra dumb fees as well. The whole rental market is incredibly predatory and unfair and I have a lot of ranting I can do about landlords in general but I'll spare you. 😅
I live in Albuquerque, USA and the biggest deposit a landlord can charge is equal to one month's rent.
11:00 it was a man and woman working together who wrote Six. They were drama students
I can't remember if this is the right video but ... 73 yards ... I remember saying you didn't like the ending - did you understand it? I didn't. But among all the ways Doctor Who has taken things people find scary and made them into episode, walking into a pub in Wales ... that was great. I actually liked the episode - apart from not understanding the end.
Those puppets are AMAZING! I really do hope that I get to at least see a few scenes from the film.
Maybe you could re-make the trailer first as a practice/teaser.
and yeah, £3,600 up front is dodgy AF.
im very interested :) i went to a collage making "class" (4 NDs chillin') i honestly was so nervous almost backed out but glad i went. i felt welcomed and cared for
It's responsible to find safer homes for your pets when you know that you're unable to keep them safe in your current home. It sucks, though, and people who are being mean to you about it only add to the guilt you might feel
As someone who has a special interest in the bible, it would be great if more people were relaxed about religion so that I could info-dump haha
Also, I found your channel due to your previous video (I've only recently realized I'm on the spectrum, still waitlisted for diagnosis) and I've binge-watched so many more videos to gain a broader understanding (even though I've got a bachelors in psychology; which says something on how much/well they teach on autism, especially in women). Thank you for sharing your experiences so others like me can reflect on what you say!
you can info dump on me! I dont practice any religion but i am open to learning and hearing what you know
Hi! Well, how much time have you got haha. I personally did come to faith in there being a God two years ago (after being raised atheist) due to some personal experiences and after some research I ended up with the bible, but what truly started the special interest for me a little over a year ago is that I found this series called 'total onslaught' by a professor named 'Walter Veith' (he was an atheistic evolutionist professor before his conversion). Not only did that series explain the prophecies very clearly and analytically (which had always had my curiosity) but he also dispelled sooo many wrong bible doctrines that are out there that had always bothered me, such as the idea of an everlasting burning hell, which the bible surprisingly does not teach! He also dispelled the myth of us somehow being conscious after death and compared death to being deeply asleep, and thus unconscious, while we wait for resurrection. He also spoke at lengths about the fourth commandment on the sabbath, which is on saturday, and as someone who tends to take things at face value I never understood why then people went to church on sundays and his explanations of pagan influences coming into the church through Constantine and that the catholic church changed the ten commandments (removed the second, changed the sabbath to sunday, split the tenth in two to keep ten) and that this was all predicted in prophecy fascinated me. It's a long series, but I watched it all in like two days haha and I even summarized it because that is how I process information best. I really love my special interest, but unfortunately I had to learn the hard way that, when conversations steer towards religion, many people have very strong feelings about their held beliefs and traditions and place those above analytical research (which has always been my attitude) and do not actualy want to hear me out. I think they instinctively think I'm trying to convert them while really I am just eager to share my interest and discoveries, naievely thinking they want to learn more too even if it goes against tradition haha - Maybe it's because I was raised nonreligious, maybe it is aspects of autism (likely, it's both) but I'm simply unattached to church dogmas/traditions or specific denominations; I just want to know the truth of the bible and know the reasoning behind it all and only once it all makes logical sense to me can I accept things as personal beliefs; I suppose that's how you end up with a ton of bible knowledge and a new special interest haha. Thanks for letting me info-dump, that's very kind of you, and yea if you ever want to know more then let me know, I could easily send you my summaries ofc. Wish you all the best!🥰
@@fabiennedenberg4777 Im already captured at the first line because I guess if I identified to anything along those lines, it would be atheism..maybe? I dont actually know what it means so just forget that haha. I got lots of time btw im not work and im brand new to the online world (i mean i knew about it obviously but never jump right in until i needed to learn as much as i can about autism! ahaha) I am going to look up this Walter person because I often question (with my inside voice) certain "known facts" (not facts) about religion and I want to analyze but its hard when i dont have the information to analyze. and I dont care to do extensive research on it. But im down to read and support special interests!!! haha and youre funny to while writing your infodump :D (ex. removed the second, changed the sabbath to sunday, split the tenth in two to keep ten) I found that part funny to read aloud. Then this part really hit hard "only once it all makes logical sense to me can I accept things as personal beliefs" because that is me, always. but it has shown up as an internal battle of self hate vs acceptance. Which makes a lot of sense to me when you say it that way so now, i can beliieve that for myself yay! youre awesome :D i would definitely be interested in reading/learning some more
Thanks for your nice response! Good to know I can be funny while writing haha;) And how interesting you can relate to some things! What are your special interests?
To clarify, atheism is simply the belief that there is no God, which I must say I never fully held because I had done no research, but I suppose it still fitted since I did not believe. But if you question known facts about religion as propagated by culture and want to analyze/understand things rationally then you'll love Walter Veith and especially the 'total onslaught' series. I honestly think he'll probably do well with many people on the spectrum who are interested in the bible, because he is not pushy at all, doesn't yell (like some preachers can, honestly he doesn't even preech, he just gives nice lectures) and he honestly just hands you information in a well-organized form to do with what you please (I too would not have cared to gather all that info myself, it would have overwhelmed me, so I'm grateful for others who do so). Plus he felt/feels genuine to me, which is not something I always sense in people, idk how to explain it haha. And you should totally cherish your need to understand the reasoning behind things before accepting them, it's a very good thing! I was actually pleasantly surprised when I found out the bible actually encourages personal logical reasoning (in Isaiah 1:18) by studying the Word/history yourself and discourages blindly accepting whatever is being told by anyone in the pulpit trying to interpret the bible for you. If you want, feel free to contact/dm me on instagram (@fabiennedenberg); I don't really use it (I just claimed my name) but its a more private space to exchange contact info and I could email you info/summaries if you want (but only if you want of course and free from any pressure/expectations, just info). Nice talking to you!
Otis is very furrrr-r-r-r-r-r-rrry. When you put your fingers in the fur under his chin, I can feel the furrrr. I am autistic too, maybe it's something to do with that. Tabby's look like miniature predators. Tabby cat markings are a work of art.
I don't like live concerts or shows for some unknown reason, but I don't mind live stand ups.
I found London overwhelming, and I agree, there is people everywhere. I liked regents park though, there was a space to sit alone, no people too close.
As for fitting in, I kidded myself that I fitted in various places/groups, I ignored that tiny feeling inside that it wasn't "quite right", I guess I did not have the patience to stay in the "looking for friends" phase. I think finding the right friends is an ongoing process, and without sounding cynical, while there are plenty of pleasant people around, true friends are rare.
I think there is an Almighty Creator, even though I am not religious. Creation creates itself and that is a place where I can find Divinity.
I don't have the patience/attention span to watch movies, but when I do, I use the pause button and watch it in bits. I hope you can get out of that place into a happier place asap.
Lovely puppets, especially the googly eyes, I love that stuff. Do you plan to film a version of that movie (that I never heard about) with them, or did I mosunderstand ?
He did do her dirty. Thank you for acknowledging that. He abused her and she got lynched in court and by society for _mentioning_ it _without even naming him_ in an interview. That's what the trial was about: a woman's right to speak up about abuse she's endured by a man. And she got absolutely vilified by the entire world.
I think that they are both the problem. They both seem mean to me.
Your house mate sounds awful, how did you end up living with him? Being autistic I’d hate that 😢
It’s interesting for me Dana always liked your content 🙂🧩