This might sound overly philosophical but I think sometimes pets make us so emotional because they’re a constant reminder of our capacity to love. There’s a particular intimacy in taking care of someone or something else’s basic needs. It’s a responsibility but also a privilege to learn about the self-sacrifice and patience required of you to take care of another living thing. It makes us better humans to love something else unconditionally literally whether it is a partner or a cat or a little tomato plant. Your emotion seems like overwhelming gratitude to me. Thank you for sharing it with us ❤️
Our cat was our "pandemic baby" and he had separation anxiety so bad we had to get another kitten (not to replace him, we now have 2 cats, Poncho and Pooh Bear) but it helps if you put a blanket or shirt that smells like you and your partner in his space or even sprinkle a few treats and toys around in a smaller space. He is sooo cute btw ❤️
My son got a kitten that had bad separation anxiety. Two kittens are hard work and expensive but it was the best thing for him to get another "baby" to go with his first one. They love each other so much! I will even take both to the vet even if only 1 has to be seen just because they comfort each other so much on the ride there.
Calcifer is ADORABLE! Agree with Emily's advice - kittens are used to having a litter, so they are very cuddly and clingy. Your scent makes a big difference, as does having a fellow kitten to play with. When we got our first kitten, she needed so much attention that our vet suggested getting her a friend - that was one of the best decisions we could have made (your mileage may vary; only do it if you're up to having a pair). Of course, that started a trend, and we have 5 now, but you don't have to be like us. :) I can see from how you interact with him in videos that you have great cat mom instincts (such as patiently moving him away from where he shouldn't be). He's a lucky little guy!
I agree, two cats make for happier kitties. My situation was different. With travel time to/from work, I was gone at least 10-11 hours a day. Getting my second kitty made my first kitty practically stress-free. Except for thunderstorms with a lot of high winds. He turned into a yowling nightmare when high-winds happened. 🤷🏼♀️
I was going to suggest this earlier, getting calicifer a buddy i mean, but didnt want to pressure you about it 😄 I am a foster for cats and they just do so much better in pairs especially with the separation anxiety!! Its always my advice to people asking about adoption 🥰 He really is the sweetest little guy ❤️❤️❤️
You’re such a sweet soul Emma! I wrote a few weeks ago about my mom on hospice. She passed a few days ago and I’m trying to find comfort where I can. That means no books with anything unpleasant or depressing. It also means at 40 years old you’ve talked me into reading my first manga with Kitchen Princess!!!! Can’t wait for it to arrive! Also can’t wait to hear your exciting news!
idk when i missed out about hearing you have a partner but i’m so happy to hear that!! you deserve this little family you’ve created after all of the shit you’ve been through. i’m so grateful to see you grow and make a beautiful life for yourself!
It takes a lot strength to be vulnerable on camera. I am so glad to be part of a community that is as caring as this one. We love you Emma and we will go through thick and thin together.
ive had my cat for 7 years and i kid u not i still cry when i see her sometimes!!! who let cats and kittens be so illegally adorable?? calcifer is already so so loved its so sweet!!
top tip for new kitty parents, especially indoor cats is start playing and touching their paws as much as possible both front and back so they get used to it. This helps when it comes to cutting their claws (just the tips - it doesn't hurt and is needed otherwise they get overgrown) if you start it now less likely to get mauled later on lol.
Hehe since you asked... Life is good and busy - I get married in a week and a half, which is very exciting and a lot of work! Been making progress on my MSc research and am also learning the Italian bind off for the sweater I'm knitting. My fiancé & I still joke about just being "roommates" because technically, it's not wrong. I'm also baffled that anyone would want to skip the Calcifer content. It's free happiness.
i've been following you more than a year now and not a single video have i missed from you 🥺 i don't know whether you can see this comment or not but i just really appreciate you and adore such amazing things you've made to my life. you are the first person to lead me into the wholesome world of literature. i will continue staying with your channel of course and welcoming little precious calcifer as well 💞 i love both of you so so much
Hello Emma, and everyone who is reading this. I just like to say it that in 2020 i was going through cancer and was probably the most depressing days of my life i watched your videos in my hospital bed which was so therapeutic for me and i couldn't be more happier for you 300k family well deserved. I also met my partner in 2020 and made him watch your videos as well. you have been a part of our relationship now. I wish you all the good things in life, like you have been for me
I’ve always thought you would be an amazing cat mom so I love this for you. Also I love that you’re reading The Body Keeps the Score I’m currently reading atomic Habits (for the third time lol) but after that I’ll be starting this book so I hope it’s good 💛 also I’m sorry Calcifer is having a hard time with you leaving I hope he gets better 🥺
i also frequently cry over my cat. she needs to know how much i love her! she’s very shy and anxious so i’m the only person she will sleep around, and it makes me cry. all. the. time! she trusts me more than anyone else and i love her so much!
my week has been calm and happy, i have lazy study sessions, long kdrama marathons and read sometimes and even do a lil gaming ✨✨ im just letting myself enjoy summer and oh ive also been going on late night walks w my mom its been really nice ❤️
I live in Singapore where the weather is super hot, humid and sticky also I have oily skin. The cosrx salicylic acid cleanser is literally my lifesaver. I would throw on a moisturiser after, something gentle on the skin and quick drying. Oh and blotter papers whenever the oil build-up gets too much. Love your videos Emma!
Calcifer is utterly precious!! Another tip to getting him used to clipping his claws at a young age, also get him used to having his teeth brushed at at early age. Dental health is very important for everyone, dogs, cats, all animals, of course, and humans. I have been blessed by two very special and unique cats in my life, and I know your relationship with Calcifer will be just as amazing. I for one will be watching with interest. ❤️
As a previous owner of two cats over my life and just an animal lover in general, I can say you're not alone in getting emotional by just LOOKING at them. There is something unbelievable about the way animals can make you feel. It's hard to explain. Also happy to see you thriving and feeling well lately. We all love this for you
was rushed to the ED after fainting and hitting my head today, so watching this in bed tonight has bought me so much comfort. you are the brightest sun beam emma!
Calcifer is sooooo cute! "A winter promisse" has such a beutiful cover... Looking forward to you sharing your impressions of the reading with us once you start. Have a lovely day!
Every time I watch a video, I just smile. You are one of the last people left on this earth that is so sweet and genuine. I enjoy these videos so much. We truly appreciate your content.
Wow … You made me cry. I don’t usually have such a big reaction to videos. I love watching your work because it’s so calming. Congratulations on both of your partnerships. It’s like you got a partner and a child all in one go 🥰 Thank you for sharing your world with all of us! 300K … Congratulations for that achievement as well! I can’t imagine UA-cam without you. Much love to you and yours, Tammy
Oh no.. poor baby! i hope it gets better, but the best idea is probably to get him a friend in the same age, a max of 1y apart the shelter said to us :D but we actually got 2 brothers from the beginning cuz i just thought it would be better that way anyways. They are absolutly fine when we leave :)
Loving your new-cat-mom enthusiasm and the whole flood of emotions. So happy for you. I miss having kittens. My three cats are old ladies already. One of them still acts, plays and runs as if she were 3, but she's 15 haha. I love her so much, I also cry when I think she's so old already. She's the one on my shoulders in my profile pic.
Hi Emma! My sister and I adopted a stray cat during the second lockdown last year and if I think about her too long I get very emotional too. She makes me sooo happy and I want her to be safe and happy and loved always. I think having a pet to take care of is an undescribable feeling because they depend on you a lot so you just want them to be okay at all times and while that is amazing it's also a big responsibility. I have to remind myself that she's as safe as she can be right now and that I will try to keep her that way for as long as I can. Cats are so beautiful and smart and loving; Calcifer is very lucky he got such a lovely human to be his mum
That emotional fragility you were talking about- it’s been happening with me a lot lately too. Last night I was hugging a few family members and I had this intense wave of love that was difficult to cope with, it felt like I could burst into tears or throw up lol. I work with children and it’s such a maternal and protective position that I look at these kids and am overwhelmed by how much love I receive from them. It’s quite the experience to have these moments of acute awareness of our situations, or rather, of the circumstances of our lives.
For separation anxiety with pets, a way to do it with puppies is the thing you mentioned with slowly increasing the time away. It could start off as leaving the room, with the door open and coming back right away, then leaving for 10 second, 30 seconds, leaving and closing the door and coming right back, so he know that no matter how long go away for, you are coming back. I know some people give their dog a long lasting snack, to keep them occupied for a while. It might be hard, since it sounds like he's spooked already, but I hope it'll be better! Good Luck!
you are such a beautiful human being from the inside out and calcifer is so cute i absolutely adore him. ive wanted to get a cat for so long and seeing you happy with a kitten is making me so happy. these vlogs are one of my favorite things in the world ive been busy lately so i have some catching up to do. i hope you are having the most lovely day and a week
i graduated high school last week and took the university entrance exams. I AM SO MUCH RELIEVED that it's done. now all i do is watch kdrama, gilmore girls, and do whatever i want... i missed doing whatever i want without feeling guilty bc im not studying. life's good.
I used to have a cat named Gumby and he wasn’t my first cat but he was my first cat that would be truly mine and I was only allowed to have it because it was my birthday. My mom didn’t really like cats so we had to keep him outside and he was doing fine until he wasn’t. One day I found him outside and to his side he was bleeding and you could see something bit him. I sat down and started crying next to him immediately because I thought about losing him and all he did was be there for me and it made me less sad. I tried my best to take care of him the next few days. I was around 12 when this happened and I can say the feelings you were feeling at the moment were the ones I was feeling then and it’s terrible but incredible to care so much for such a wonderful creature like a cat. Especially ones that don’t mind your presence.
I love you Emma, your videos are the best part of my day as sad as that sounds. I'm also in love with my cat and it's kinda hard to see her and know that she might not be there after a few years. What really helps me with those thoughts it's just to think: every single moment I have present with you, I'm gonna fully enjoy and be fully aware of you. You can't control how they go, but you can control the time you have with them, so making her the most free and the cat with the most love in the world is my priority. Anyways, love you emmie thanks for your videos and I wish I could give you as much happiness as you give me. For now, I have to content with leaving you comments that you'll never read and be a shapeless number that you'll never know.
I cry all the time when I look at my dog because in some odd way, I just can’t believe that she chooses me to care for her. She just unconditionally trusts me and loves me so much. Maybe there’s parts of me that feel unworthy of that (I am in therapy😂😂) but I am just so overwhelmingly aware that I am her whole life. I do not have children so I can not fathom the amount of love that that must be but when she listens, when I truly feel like she understands, or I see any amount of growth (like the other day she hiked off the leash and listened the whole time🥹) I just want to cry because I am so proud. And then the very cynical and sad part of me remembers that she isn’t going to live forever and when that thought hits me (again I am in therapy 😂) I just cry and cry and cuddle and cry but I think that’s the beauty of it all. It’s just so overwhelming that she chooses me with her life. It’s just an abundance of gratitude and love. Now I am crying
i have been trying to overcome some very anxious months by just going out, being outside with friends and having fun. been really helping but i have also been so emotional ahahha. also, we appreciate you opening up about your partner a lot, pls keep sharing whatever you feel confortable doing!
I'm fully crying over cats with you! I've never had a kitten and I can't wait to have one one day, even if that future seems incredibly distant. Calcifer is the cutest, sweetest kitty ever I'm so happy you've got a little family that brings you so much joy
Oh! Emma! Calcifer is so lovely! How not feel emotional about him? You are a great "mama", i know how you love animals! Hope you like A Winter's Promise, it's the first book of a serie that i really like. Kisses and hugs for you and Calcifer! 💖🐈🐾🐾😍✨
it feels so good to have a family like that, congratulations! believe me, calcifer feels your love and it overflows back into you. also having your partner be your best friend is just so cute and incredible. your channel has been such a comforting place to me lately, like i get home from uni and just can't wait til i sit down to eat something and watch your videos. it's pure serotonin, especially now that i feel so down sick and overwhelmed with college
I live at the beach and the humidity is so high. My dermatologist said if your skin is overly oily then you need to moisturize it more often and that helped me a lot.
I really love your vlogs. They're always so calm, and nice to watch late at night when I need to get ready to rest. For your skin issues, I found great relief with the Burts Bees collection! ELF has some great face cleaners as well.
Literally, I relate to the emotions when you look at Calcifer. I grew up with cats, but I could have one as an adult for a long time because I always lived in no pet places. When my husband and I moved to where we are now and could get a cat, I started looking and looked FOREVER at cats in our local shelters. My husband always just looked at me like, "What are you looking for?" It was hard to explain, but I knew I was looking for our cat. I knew that when I found him or her, I would just feel it. I looked for over six months, and one day, we were both at the shelter and I saw this gorgeous fluffy black cat and immediately just knew. This was our baby. We've had him since Feb. 2021, but even now, I look at him and I'm overwhelmed by how much I love this cat and how he really is our cat. He's so weird and so loud, but he'll hop on my lap or want to be held and he just purrs and it's just the best feeling. I love that you're getting to experience that cat connection!!! ❤️
Cat tip: if they don’t use something (the cushion-bed) move it some place else. And for toys, they get bored of the same ones, so it’s good to have extra and rotate them.
Awww!! You are already an awsome mum for/to (Idk) Calcifer!!! I got so emotional when you talked about him!!! I'm SO happy for you!!! Hugs from Argentina🤗🤗
Omg I absolutely LOVED the Aurora Cycle series with my whole heart. I waited for the last book Aurora's End for a year and read it in one sitting, only pausing to eat. To me it was so entertaining and gripping and made me sob for a full hour in the end.
I’m so happy for you Emma! Sometimes when things in life line up and you look around and see the things you love, it’s okay to get emotional because it feels so right. I have cystic acne and the brand The Ordinary has really helped me. I really tried to simplified my skincare routine and that helped.
Nugget is almost 1 year, and I just want to say, although a less popular opinion, a cat can definitely learn to thrive on its own too! She is very cuddly but has also learned to be independent, which I think is important! I’ll leave lots of different kinds of toys out, including automated toys, plus she has tons of windows with squirrels and birds to watch!
Hi Emmie, don't know if you keep reading the comments when the video is already a few days old but here i am once again, it's so amazing to see you grow (not only the channel but also you as a person, see your taste and now your little happy family, it just gives me so much joy), nice to see that your having an emotion and happy days.... i always (ALWAYS) watch your videos but life has been kinda of busy to comment on all of them just wanna say to you that you make me very happy and comfortable and at home here on your channel, its a peace of me even tho it's only you! you're a big big big inspiration in how you act, love, respect, and communicate! thank you
There are actually these stuffed cats you can get that have a little heartbeat on them to help w the anxiety! Our kitten never had separation anxiety, but for the first couple weeks while we integrated her (since we have dogs) she stayed in a bathroom but we left that thing in there with her and we’d often find her snuggled up to it. Might help!
I'm on a Murakami read at the moment. I'm 13 books in. (I'm doing novels and short story collections.) It's quite a trip. You definitely get to see the Murakami tropes and his good and bad stylistic choices. I'm doing something similar with Tove Jansson. Thanks for the video.
For separation anxiety in cats, sometimes it helps to play the radio/a podcast when you are out. In your case, I'd make a playlist of your videos and then play it for Calcifer when you leave. It'll both distract him from you and your roommate leaving and also calm him when you are gone as he'll be able to hear your voice.
I'm combo oily/dry skin and I live on the east coast of the US and the humidity is awful in summer. I use products with tea tree oil in them, helps control and get rid of acne. I suggest using a face wash and gel moisturizer w/ tea tree in them.
Hi Emmie... I'm a huuuge reader too and been following you about a year or so. I am also a practicing Herbalist and over time I have found that physical symptoms very often have emotional roots, and as I was listening to you talk about Ozzie it occurred to me that the acne is literally things coming up from the depths and being processed and excreted by your body... I also thought about how you just came back from BC... clean air and a break from the rigid demands of an ordered life (part and parcel of "normal" life in the modernized West)... there is a component of grief to coming back to regularized life patterna from such a glorious trip like the one you just took. I guess my point is to do what you need to do physically and to keep following the emotional trail of discovery (about your inner workings) wherever it leads-- I think your instincts are right on!. So much love for you and your path in life... I absorb so much of that Way from your vids. 🧡💛💜💚💙❤
I had the same emotional reaction to my orange tabby I rescued back in 2016. He is the sweetest cat in the world. He's so gentle (which sounds crazy because I'm sure he's an expert mouser). He's teaching me to be a different person. Thanks for expressing this outloud. A lot of us love our cats and they all have their own souls.
I know that this can get tricky sometimes (in terms of finances, getting them to get along, etc) but in terms of 'separation anxiety' you should really strongly look into getting another kitten or young cat (and this also extends to non-pandemic/post-pandemic separation anxiety too). One of the least known but most important things about cats is that they actually have a lot of social needs, particularly when they're so young. It's also a good idea because it's less work for you - when they're that young they're so energetic and they can get it all out by playing with a friend instead of wrecking your stuff. They lead happier lives and you have less work - it's a win-win! (I didn't know any of this stuff til I started fostering kittens, and let me tell you, having 2 kittens is so much better for you and for the kitties. I would recommend doing some more reading on cat socialization/having 2 kittens and it will give you a better sense of the benefits and how to do it right.) And I GET it about crying over your cat. I literally tear up about my cats weekly lol//end cat rant, and let's get back to books lol
Emma, I can so relate to you when you become emotional with Calcifer. It also occur to me as well for I am living alone with my cat, Mushina and I remembered at the beginning years of with him, now he is 3 yrs old. I wanna recommend a book named `the traveling cat chronicles ' if you haven't read it yet. It so wholesome and the best part of it is the cat narration.
Calcifer makes me so happy! Don't worry about feeling emotionally connected to your cat, I have the same thing.. I love her like she really is my own child. I really love your content, both about books and your life and they make my day. About my week, I have been training for my dance recital that takes place next year.. which I am very nervous and excited about (as I am every year) I hope you will have a good day!!
Hey Emma, this is the first time I'm commenting here on your channel, but I have so much to thank you for! For starters, you pulled me out of my greatest reading slump of 2 years and I can never thank you enough for that. The lockdown was pretty harsh on me but luckily ( I have to thank my youtube algorithm) I stumbled upon your 100 book recommendation video and I kid you not, the energy ,passion and love you show towards reading reminded me of how I used to be once. From then on, I've been religiously following you, and god! Your videos are such a treat , they take me to this third world where it's me and you and this wonderful youtube family and your videos are oftentimes my break from a very stressful medical school life. But the best part has been watching you grow emotionally, mentally and now as an expanding family! ❤️ much love to tiny Calcifer ( I love all your Ghibli references)
This week I am driving from Florida to Alaska to move and teach there! I have been hoarding books off your winter lists to help me get through my first Alaska winter so thank you for that!! Congrats on all the good things happening for you rn :)
Oh my gosh, Emma I totally get it. I grew up with dogs all my life because my mom was allergic to cats and when my husband and I wanted a pet, we tried to find dogs 4 times but for some reason, they always stopped replying. One time I was like you know what? I just want a pet, why don't we try cats? So we didn't know what to expect because none of us had cats before, but we decided to give it a shot and adopted two (Thelma & Louise). It's been 5 years and they still get me emotional, they are such gentle, majestic little animals and we love them so much. They added a lot to our lives and I feel like we found each other because we needed them. If that makes any sense lol. Congratulations to your little family that's expanding and enjoy every moment!
you're truly one of my comfort youtubers. i always enjoy your videos and i aspire to be as passionate about reading as you are! i hope nothing but the best for you and your new family :))
On talking about your emotions about Calcifer. I have a 4 year old cockatiel and sometimes I still look at him and start crying because I just love him so much. He also has separation anxiety. But so do I lol
You've come so far and I'm so proud of you Em❤️ I still can't believe my luck that i came across one of your videos on UA-cam an year ago and ever since I've been obsessed. You and your videos have given meaning to my life and literature in my life when everyone else kept pulling me down for picking my love for literature over medical as a career....so thank you so much ❤️
I found my two cats in my garage and now it's almost been a year and they're truly a blessing. I honestly didn't think I'd get cats as a dog person but they've changed me a lot. Calcifer is just so cute I'm excited to see his journey!
I'm so glad things are going well with Calcifer! My cats 14, but hes still our baby and he makes me cry at times too. Sometimes it's good to fill your life with things you wanted as a child, and sometimes it's a cat. My week has been pretty nice. I had friends over, and I'm teaching one piano. I started a new crochet blanket and am in the process of reading 3 books, a large improvement from my reading slump during school.
From one cat mom to a new cat mom- much hugs! Calcifer is so lucky to have you guys! I’ve been fortunate to have had 6 cats previously share life with me, three of which with my partner as well. And now we just have one-my 7th, who we adopted at 10 weeks old. She’s now 8 years old…and still quite the queen brat, but we wouldn’t have it any other way ;) Also, she likes to try to chew on my books too at times; mostly because she knows it’ll get me up to feed her. Our fur kids grow up so fast!
I relate so much to the crying for no reason about your pet thing. There are times when I look at my dog and just start sobbing because of how much I love him and want the best for him 🥺
When you are ready to bring back plants(depends on how much room you have between the plant and pot) you can put tape sticky side up across the top of the planter, cats don’t really like sticky on their paws. Another option, you can put toothpicks or skewers in the soil so calcifer gets a little poke.
For plants, I recommend hanging them from the ceiling, keeping them on high shelves, or keeping them on an outdoor balcony if they're safe for outdoors / full sun.
CONGRATULATIONS FOR 300K EMMA!!! BEEN HERE BEFORE YOU REACHED 1K I THINK. I'M SO HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED. You're such a comforting presence here on YT.
I also suffer with painful acne in the humid summer time and I swear by Sudocrem - it's an antiseptic healing cream that's normally used for nappy rash but you can use it for acne, cuts and grazes, minor burns etc. Just a thin application where you need it and leave it on overnight. It's really common here in Scotland but I'm not sure what the Canadian equivalent would be? The active ingredient is zinc oxide so have a wee look! As for the tears of overwhelming love, it makes sense - you're his mum! 😊
I had so many cats growing up. I grew up in a house right next to the highway so people would just drop off kittens in boxes next to our house. We couldn't bring them inside because of allergies either.. but my dad would let them stay in the garage. But we had a lot of land and old barns and buildings, im sure they all loved it there. One of my biggest regrets is leaving that special cat.. her name was Sammy.. behind when I had gotten pregnant at 19 and had to move out.. I couldn't bring her with me. I still cry about it, I miss her so much. Also, a summary and speaking of my dad, my family and I went and buried/spread my dads ashes over the weekend up in the mountains at his favorite camping/hunting spot. It was so beautiful and such a good day to spend time with family that I barely ever see. Sending you all the love❤️
As a longtime cat owner I really really recommend to keep him on wet food only for life, it makes such a difference in health, coat, and litter box.. dry food is so so bad for cats I wish I had known sooner
Because I've recently finished my exams, I've been able to get back into reading and its been amazing. I've finished 3 more books recently (which is a lot for me lol - 7 books this year now, aiming for 15). Those books were The Temple of the Golden Pavilion (5 stars), Gyo (4 stars), and Mrs. Dalloway (5 stars, instant favourite). And now I've started reading Battle Royale and I'm really liking it. Also, I love Calcifer! He reminds me of my cats when we first got them, they were so hyper all the time. But yeah, getting back into reading after an almost month and a half of not doing it has been fantastic.
a winters promise is AMAZING i read it last summer and i’m happy it finally came to america! it’s reaaaally big here in italy and of course in france. i loved it. amazing
hey emma! you dont have to worry at all for not sharing your whole life, one thing i've learned of gorwing old is that privacy becomes a luxury once you start creating for own stuff. Also, I relate to you when you feel emotional for your cat. I had one when I lived alone and the pnademic happened, unfortunatelly I had to give him into adoption because I could not afford to live alone so I had to mobe with my dad and he was allergic as well... it was one of the hardest things I had to do. I've never bonded with a pet like that and I only had him for six months. I still cry when I remmember him, but once I live alone again I'll adopt cats that need my help. I live in Mexico so there are a klot of them on the streets
I found you back when you were reading after dark and it prompted me to read 1Q84 as my first Murakami because that’s all my library had and I LOVED it and have read several since then and I own several of his books now. I have loved your channel since then too! 😄 Very excited for this!!!
Emma, I loved this vlog 💖 First two things: I immediately jumped on my computer and ordered Illuminae since you spoke so highly about it, and, I LOVE Winter’s Promise by Dabos, it’s actually originally a French book! Also, I loved your heart to heart and all your feeling about your adorable new kitty are so valid! And I for one would love to hear more about your best friends to partners / lovers story if that’s something you’d ever want to share! Can’t wait for your next video! 🫶🏻
Those are the first 2 books out of 4 in the "Rat Series". 'The next one is "A Wild Sheep Chase", then, "Dance, dance, dance" Enjoy the ride! I loved the last two.❤❤❤❤
Omg YES Murakami readathon!! I can't wait 😍 also calcifer is sooooo cuteee! I'm so happy about your relationship I wish you all the best Emma 💕 I have been on a vacation with my family for 3 weeks we are currently in Istanbul I'm having a great time I love travelling..this is my last week in my vacation and then I'll be back to work which is so exhausting so I'm glad I took this leave and had a great time with my family 💕
This might sound overly philosophical but I think sometimes pets make us so emotional because they’re a constant reminder of our capacity to love. There’s a particular intimacy in taking care of someone or something else’s basic needs. It’s a responsibility but also a privilege to learn about the self-sacrifice and patience required of you to take care of another living thing. It makes us better humans to love something else unconditionally literally whether it is a partner or a cat or a little tomato plant. Your emotion seems like overwhelming gratitude to me. Thank you for sharing it with us ❤️
Also just having someone or something just love you for who you are is really awesome.
This is such a nice comment, and I think you're absolutely right.
Our cat was our "pandemic baby" and he had separation anxiety so bad we had to get another kitten (not to replace him, we now have 2 cats, Poncho and Pooh Bear) but it helps if you put a blanket or shirt that smells like you and your partner in his space or even sprinkle a few treats and toys around in a smaller space. He is sooo cute btw ❤️
oh my god Poncho and Pooh Bear:') so glad that helped him - and that's a good idea, thank you!!
My son got a kitten that had bad separation anxiety. Two kittens are hard work and expensive but it was the best thing for him to get another "baby" to go with his first one. They love each other so much! I will even take both to the vet even if only 1 has to be seen just because they comfort each other so much on the ride there.
Calcifer is ADORABLE! Agree with Emily's advice - kittens are used to having a litter, so they are very cuddly and clingy. Your scent makes a big difference, as does having a fellow kitten to play with. When we got our first kitten, she needed so much attention that our vet suggested getting her a friend - that was one of the best decisions we could have made (your mileage may vary; only do it if you're up to having a pair). Of course, that started a trend, and we have 5 now, but you don't have to be like us. :) I can see from how you interact with him in videos that you have great cat mom instincts (such as patiently moving him away from where he shouldn't be). He's a lucky little guy!
I agree, two cats make for happier kitties. My situation was different. With travel time to/from work, I was gone at least 10-11 hours a day. Getting my second kitty made my first kitty practically stress-free. Except for thunderstorms with a lot of high winds. He turned into a yowling nightmare when high-winds happened. 🤷🏼♀️
I was going to suggest this earlier, getting calicifer a buddy i mean, but didnt want to pressure you about it 😄 I am a foster for cats and they just do so much better in pairs especially with the separation anxiety!! Its always my advice to people asking about adoption 🥰 He really is the sweetest little guy ❤️❤️❤️
I think experiencing our pets' unconditional love is so overwhelmingly self-affirming that all the feels bubble up.
Calcifer - from Howls Moving Castle. Great name for your kitten. We named two of ours Ponyo and Sosuke.
such cute names:')
You’re such a sweet soul Emma! I wrote a few weeks ago about my mom on hospice. She passed a few days ago and I’m trying to find comfort where I can. That means no books with anything unpleasant or depressing. It also means at 40 years old you’ve talked me into reading my first manga with Kitchen Princess!!!! Can’t wait for it to arrive! Also can’t wait to hear your exciting news!
hugs to you, its been almost a year since my mom died
idk when i missed out about hearing you have a partner but i’m so happy to hear that!! you deserve this little family you’ve created after all of the shit you’ve been through. i’m so grateful to see you grow and make a beautiful life for yourself!
If Emmie could read my brain like a book, she would probably DNF it
she would keep reading mine but only because it’s comically sad
I’d like to dnf my own sometimes as it is😂
@@emmiereads pfff nah you’re too brilliant for a dnf lol
@@vaibhavih4705 write that book!
YES! THE BOYFRIEND STORYTIME WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Thank you darling 🥰
Also Calcifer is my new obsession. I want to hung a picture of him on my wall
I didn’t even guess about her roommate becoming her partner it’s adorable. Friends to lovers is the best trope and we support Emma’s happiness 💓
It takes a lot strength to be vulnerable on camera. I am so glad to be part of a community that is as caring as this one. We love you Emma and we will go through thick and thin together.
ive had my cat for 7 years and i kid u not i still cry when i see her sometimes!!! who let cats and kittens be so illegally adorable?? calcifer is already so so loved its so sweet!!
lol amazing, good to know it's not just me, he just makes my heart burst:')
top tip for new kitty parents, especially indoor cats is start playing and touching their paws as much as possible both front and back so they get used to it. This helps when it comes to cutting their claws (just the tips - it doesn't hurt and is needed otherwise they get overgrown) if you start it now less likely to get mauled later on lol.
haha yes been doing this so much, he's quite comfortable with it now which is great!
Hehe since you asked... Life is good and busy - I get married in a week and a half, which is very exciting and a lot of work! Been making progress on my MSc research and am also learning the Italian bind off for the sweater I'm knitting. My fiancé & I still joke about just being "roommates" because technically, it's not wrong.
I'm also baffled that anyone would want to skip the Calcifer content. It's free happiness.
Oh! MSC as in mesenchymal stem cells perchance? Also congrats on getting married!
Calcifer is such a delight! Pls always include him in your vlogs. 💕🥹
I love that now a cat can show up at any time in any of Emma's videos. It just sparks so much joy!
i'm so happy for you emma, calcifer is absolutely adorable and you deserve that little bundle of joy
thank you so much dear:') ah that's crazy - I can't believe how many people are here now, super overwhelming but so cool!
@@emmiereads i can only imagine but you deserve it so much!!
Calcifer is adorable, he put a big smile on my face. Exactly what I needed after my bunny died a few days ago. Pets are so precious 🖤
i've been following you more than a year now and not a single video have i missed from you 🥺 i don't know whether you can see this comment or not but i just really appreciate you and adore such amazing things you've made to my life. you are the first person to lead me into the wholesome world of literature. i will continue staying with your channel of course and welcoming little precious calcifer as well 💞 i love both of you so so much
Hello Emma, and everyone who is reading this. I just like to say it that in 2020 i was going through cancer and was probably the most depressing days of my life i watched your videos in my hospital bed which was so therapeutic for me and i couldn't be more happier for you 300k family well deserved. I also met my partner in 2020 and made him watch your videos as well. you have been a part of our relationship now. I wish you all the good things in life, like you have been for me
😮What is going on with all these back to back videos Emma?! Treating us too good over here! Eeeeep 😅❤
She’s the literal best. I love her consistency 💛
haha having lots of fun filming things!!
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Emma is special ❤️
I’ve always thought you would be an amazing cat mom so I love this for you. Also I love that you’re reading The Body Keeps the Score I’m currently reading atomic Habits (for the third time lol) but after that I’ll be starting this book so I hope it’s good 💛 also I’m sorry Calcifer is having a hard time with you leaving I hope he gets better 🥺
I need to read Atomic Habits already! 😂
Hi Emma! I’ve just had a baby almost 6 weeks ago - my first baby
i also frequently cry over my cat. she needs to know how much i love her! she’s very shy and anxious so i’m the only person she will sleep around, and it makes me cry. all. the. time! she trusts me more than anyone else and i love her so much!
my week has been calm and happy, i have lazy study sessions, long kdrama marathons and read sometimes and even do a lil gaming ✨✨ im just letting myself enjoy summer and oh ive also been going on late night walks w my mom its been really nice ❤️
I live in Singapore where the weather is super hot, humid and sticky also I have oily skin. The cosrx salicylic acid cleanser is literally my lifesaver. I would throw on a moisturiser after, something gentle on the skin and quick drying. Oh and blotter papers whenever the oil build-up gets too much. Love your videos Emma!
Calcifer is utterly precious!! Another tip to getting him used to clipping his claws at a young age, also get him used to having his teeth brushed at at early age. Dental health is very important for everyone, dogs, cats, all animals, of course, and humans. I have been blessed by two very special and unique cats in my life, and I know your relationship with Calcifer will be just as amazing. I for one will be watching with interest. ❤️
As a previous owner of two cats over my life and just an animal lover in general, I can say you're not alone in getting emotional by just LOOKING at them. There is something unbelievable about the way animals can make you feel. It's hard to explain.
Also happy to see you thriving and feeling well lately. We all love this for you
was rushed to the ED after fainting and hitting my head today, so watching this in bed tonight has bought me so much comfort. you are the brightest sun beam emma!
Calcifer is sooooo cute! "A winter promisse" has such a beutiful cover... Looking forward to you sharing your impressions of the reading with us once you start. Have a lovely day!
Every time I watch a video, I just smile. You are one of the last people left on this earth that is so sweet and genuine. I enjoy these videos so much. We truly appreciate your content.
Wow … You made me cry. I don’t usually have such a big reaction to videos. I love watching your work because it’s so calming. Congratulations on both of your partnerships. It’s like you got a partner and a child all in one go 🥰 Thank you for sharing your world with all of us! 300K … Congratulations for that achievement as well! I can’t imagine UA-cam without you. Much love to you and yours, Tammy
“Ahh, books.”
I have never related to Emma more 🤣❤️
Oh no.. poor baby! i hope it gets better, but the best idea is probably to get him a friend in the same age, a max of 1y apart the shelter said to us :D
but we actually got 2 brothers from the beginning cuz i just thought it would be better that way anyways. They are absolutly fine when we leave :)
Loving your new-cat-mom enthusiasm and the whole flood of emotions. So happy for you. I miss having kittens. My three cats are old ladies already. One of them still acts, plays and runs as if she were 3, but she's 15 haha. I love her so much, I also cry when I think she's so old already. She's the one on my shoulders in my profile pic.
Hi Emma! My sister and I adopted a stray cat during the second lockdown last year and if I think about her too long I get very emotional too. She makes me sooo happy and I want her to be safe and happy and loved always. I think having a pet to take care of is an undescribable feeling because they depend on you a lot so you just want them to be okay at all times and while that is amazing it's also a big responsibility. I have to remind myself that she's as safe as she can be right now and that I will try to keep her that way for as long as I can. Cats are so beautiful and smart and loving; Calcifer is very lucky he got such a lovely human to be his mum
That emotional fragility you were talking about- it’s been happening with me a lot lately too. Last night I was hugging a few family members and I had this intense wave of love that was difficult to cope with, it felt like I could burst into tears or throw up lol.
I work with children and it’s such a maternal and protective position that I look at these kids and am overwhelmed by how much love I receive from them.
It’s quite the experience to have these moments of acute awareness of our situations, or rather, of the circumstances of our lives.
For separation anxiety with pets, a way to do it with puppies is the thing you mentioned with slowly increasing the time away. It could start off as leaving the room, with the door open and coming back right away, then leaving for 10 second, 30 seconds, leaving and closing the door and coming right back, so he know that no matter how long go away for, you are coming back. I know some people give their dog a long lasting snack, to keep them occupied for a while. It might be hard, since it sounds like he's spooked already, but I hope it'll be better! Good Luck!
you are such a beautiful human being from the inside out and calcifer is so cute i absolutely adore him. ive wanted to get a cat for so long and seeing you happy with a kitten is making me so happy. these vlogs are one of my favorite things in the world ive been busy lately so i have some catching up to do. i hope you are having the most lovely day and a week
i graduated high school last week and took the university entrance exams. I AM SO MUCH RELIEVED that it's done. now all i do is watch kdrama, gilmore girls, and do whatever i want... i missed doing whatever i want without feeling guilty bc im not studying. life's good.
CONGRATS to you!!! bravo
GG?? all time BEST show.
enjoy, enjoy, enjoy
@@jmsl910 thank u!! ikr? i can't get tired of watching it over and over again
I used to have a cat named Gumby and he wasn’t my first cat but he was my first cat that would be truly mine and I was only allowed to have it because it was my birthday. My mom didn’t really like cats so we had to keep him outside and he was doing fine until he wasn’t. One day I found him outside and to his side he was bleeding and you could see something bit him. I sat down and started crying next to him immediately because I thought about losing him and all he did was be there for me and it made me less sad. I tried my best to take care of him the next few days. I was around 12 when this happened and I can say the feelings you were feeling at the moment were the ones I was feeling then and it’s terrible but incredible to care so much for such a wonderful creature like a cat. Especially ones that don’t mind your presence.
Welcome to the club...the "I love my cat with all of my heart and soul" club. Calcifer is beautiful!!
I love you Emma, your videos are the best part of my day as sad as that sounds. I'm also in love with my cat and it's kinda hard to see her and know that she might not be there after a few years. What really helps me with those thoughts it's just to think: every single moment I have present with you, I'm gonna fully enjoy and be fully aware of you. You can't control how they go, but you can control the time you have with them, so making her the most free and the cat with the most love in the world is my priority.
Anyways, love you emmie thanks for your videos and I wish I could give you as much happiness as you give me. For now, I have to content with leaving you comments that you'll never read and be a shapeless number that you'll never know.
I cry all the time when I look at my dog because in some odd way, I just can’t believe that she chooses me to care for her. She just unconditionally trusts me and loves me so much. Maybe there’s parts of me that feel unworthy of that (I am in therapy😂😂) but I am just so overwhelmingly aware that I am her whole life. I do not have children so I can not fathom the amount of love that that must be but when she listens, when I truly feel like she understands, or I see any amount of growth (like the other day she hiked off the leash and listened the whole time🥹) I just want to cry because I am so proud. And then the very cynical and sad part of me remembers that she isn’t going to live forever and when that thought hits me (again I am in therapy 😂) I just cry and cry and cuddle and cry but I think that’s the beauty of it all. It’s just so overwhelming that she chooses me with her life. It’s just an abundance of gratitude and love. Now I am crying
Cats and books make life so much better.
i have been trying to overcome some very anxious months by just going out, being outside with friends and having fun. been really helping but i have also been so emotional ahahha. also, we appreciate you opening up about your partner a lot, pls keep sharing whatever you feel confortable doing!
I'm fully crying over cats with you! I've never had a kitten and I can't wait to have one one day, even if that future seems incredibly distant. Calcifer is the cutest, sweetest kitty ever I'm so happy you've got a little family that brings you so much joy
Oh! Emma! Calcifer is so lovely! How not feel emotional about him? You are a great "mama", i know how you love animals! Hope you like A Winter's Promise, it's the first book of a serie that i really like. Kisses and hugs for you and Calcifer! 💖🐈🐾🐾😍✨
it feels so good to have a family like that, congratulations! believe me, calcifer feels your love and it overflows back into you. also having your partner be your best friend is just so cute and incredible. your channel has been such a comforting place to me lately, like i get home from uni and just can't wait til i sit down to eat something and watch your videos. it's pure serotonin, especially now that i feel so down sick and overwhelmed with college
I live at the beach and the humidity is so high. My dermatologist said if your skin is overly oily then you need to moisturize it more often and that helped me a lot.
He is so beautiful! Congratulations ❤️
If that is Calcifer playing a wooden xylophone while you speak. I am SO here for that ;)
I really love your vlogs. They're always so calm, and nice to watch late at night when I need to get ready to rest.
For your skin issues, I found great relief with the Burts Bees collection! ELF has some great face cleaners as well.
Literally, I relate to the emotions when you look at Calcifer. I grew up with cats, but I could have one as an adult for a long time because I always lived in no pet places. When my husband and I moved to where we are now and could get a cat, I started looking and looked FOREVER at cats in our local shelters. My husband always just looked at me like, "What are you looking for?" It was hard to explain, but I knew I was looking for our cat. I knew that when I found him or her, I would just feel it. I looked for over six months, and one day, we were both at the shelter and I saw this gorgeous fluffy black cat and immediately just knew. This was our baby. We've had him since Feb. 2021, but even now, I look at him and I'm overwhelmed by how much I love this cat and how he really is our cat. He's so weird and so loud, but he'll hop on my lap or want to be held and he just purrs and it's just the best feeling. I love that you're getting to experience that cat connection!!! ❤️
Cat tip: if they don’t use something (the cushion-bed) move it some place else. And for toys, they get bored of the same ones, so it’s good to have extra and rotate them.
Awww!! You are already an awsome mum for/to (Idk) Calcifer!!! I got so emotional when you talked about him!!! I'm SO happy for you!!! Hugs from Argentina🤗🤗
Omg I absolutely LOVED the Aurora Cycle series with my whole heart. I waited for the last book Aurora's End for a year and read it in one sitting, only pausing to eat. To me it was so entertaining and gripping and made me sob for a full hour in the end.
I’m so happy for you Emma! Sometimes when things in life line up and you look around and see the things you love, it’s okay to get emotional because it feels so right. I have cystic acne and the brand The Ordinary has really helped me. I really tried to simplified my skincare routine and that helped.
Nugget is almost 1 year, and I just want to say, although a less popular opinion, a cat can definitely learn to thrive on its own too! She is very cuddly but has also learned to be independent, which I think is important! I’ll leave lots of different kinds of toys out, including automated toys, plus she has tons of windows with squirrels and birds to watch!
Hi Emmie, don't know if you keep reading the comments when the video is already a few days old but here i am once again, it's so amazing to see you grow (not only the channel but also you as a person, see your taste and now your little happy family, it just gives me so much joy), nice to see that your having an emotion and happy days.... i always (ALWAYS) watch your videos but life has been kinda of busy to comment on all of them just wanna say to you that you make me very happy and comfortable and at home here on your channel, its a peace of me even tho it's only you! you're a big big big inspiration in how you act, love, respect, and communicate! thank you
There are actually these stuffed cats you can get that have a little heartbeat on them to help w the anxiety! Our kitten never had separation anxiety, but for the first couple weeks while
we integrated her (since we have dogs) she stayed in a bathroom but we left that thing in there with her and we’d often find her snuggled up to it. Might help!
I'm on a Murakami read at the moment. I'm 13 books in. (I'm doing novels and short story collections.) It's quite a trip. You definitely get to see the Murakami tropes and his good and bad stylistic choices. I'm doing something similar with Tove Jansson. Thanks for the video.
For separation anxiety in cats, sometimes it helps to play the radio/a podcast when you are out. In your case, I'd make a playlist of your videos and then play it for Calcifer when you leave. It'll both distract him from you and your roommate leaving and also calm him when you are gone as he'll be able to hear your voice.
"I'm sorry, Mark Twain" is iconic
I'm combo oily/dry skin and I live on the east coast of the US and the humidity is awful in summer. I use products with tea tree oil in them, helps control and get rid of acne. I suggest using a face wash and gel moisturizer w/ tea tree in them.
Hi Emmie... I'm a huuuge reader too and been following you about a year or so. I am also a practicing Herbalist and over time I have found that physical symptoms very often have emotional roots, and as I was listening to you talk about Ozzie it occurred to me that the acne is literally things coming up from the depths and being processed and excreted by your body... I also thought about how you just came back from BC... clean air and a break from the rigid demands of an ordered life (part and parcel of "normal" life in the modernized West)... there is a component of grief to coming back to regularized life patterna from such a glorious trip like the one you just took. I guess my point is to do what you need to do physically and to keep following the emotional trail of discovery (about your inner workings) wherever it leads-- I think your instincts are right on!. So much love for you and your path in life... I absorb so much of that Way from your vids. 🧡💛💜💚💙❤
I had the same emotional reaction to my orange tabby I rescued back in 2016. He is the sweetest cat in the world. He's so gentle (which sounds crazy because I'm sure he's an expert mouser). He's teaching me to be a different person. Thanks for expressing this outloud. A lot of us love our cats and they all have their own souls.
I know that this can get tricky sometimes (in terms of finances, getting them to get along, etc) but in terms of 'separation anxiety' you should really strongly look into getting another kitten or young cat (and this also extends to non-pandemic/post-pandemic separation anxiety too).
One of the least known but most important things about cats is that they actually have a lot of social needs, particularly when they're so young. It's also a good idea because it's less work for you - when they're that young they're so energetic and they can get it all out by playing with a friend instead of wrecking your stuff. They lead happier lives and you have less work - it's a win-win!
(I didn't know any of this stuff til I started fostering kittens, and let me tell you, having 2 kittens is so much better for you and for the kitties. I would recommend doing some more reading on cat socialization/having 2 kittens and it will give you a better sense of the benefits and how to do it right.)
And I GET it about crying over your cat. I literally tear up about my cats weekly lol//end cat rant, and let's get back to books lol
Emma, I can so relate to you when you become emotional with Calcifer. It also occur to me as well for I am living alone with my cat, Mushina and I remembered at the beginning years of with him, now he is 3 yrs old. I wanna recommend a book named `the traveling cat chronicles ' if you haven't read it yet. It so wholesome and the best part of it is the cat narration.
OMG, yeess. I sobbed with happy and sad tears. It's so adorable
@@Anna_otg couldn't agree more
Calcifer makes me so happy! Don't worry about feeling emotionally connected to your cat, I have the same thing.. I love her like she really is my own child. I really love your content, both about books and your life and they make my day. About my week, I have been training for my dance recital that takes place next year.. which I am very nervous and excited about (as I am every year) I hope you will have a good day!!
you have a heart of gold, Emmie, and I wish you all the happiness there is in this world 🙏
Hey Emma, this is the first time I'm commenting here on your channel, but I have so much to thank you for! For starters, you pulled me out of my greatest reading slump of 2 years and I can never thank you enough for that. The lockdown was pretty harsh on me but luckily ( I have to thank my youtube algorithm) I stumbled upon your 100 book recommendation video and I kid you not, the energy ,passion and love you show towards reading reminded me of how I used to be once. From then on, I've been religiously following you, and god! Your videos are such a treat , they take me to this third world where it's me and you and this wonderful youtube family and your videos are oftentimes my break from a very stressful medical school life.
But the best part has been watching you grow emotionally, mentally and now as an expanding family! ❤️ much love to tiny Calcifer ( I love all your Ghibli references)
This week I am driving from Florida to Alaska to move and teach there! I have been hoarding books off your winter lists to help me get through my first Alaska winter so thank you for that!! Congrats on all the good things happening for you rn :)
Oh my gosh, Emma I totally get it. I grew up with dogs all my life because my mom was allergic to cats and when my husband and I wanted a pet, we tried to find dogs 4 times but for some reason, they always stopped replying. One time I was like you know what? I just want a pet, why don't we try cats? So we didn't know what to expect because none of us had cats before, but we decided to give it a shot and adopted two (Thelma & Louise). It's been 5 years and they still get me emotional, they are such gentle, majestic little animals and we love them so much. They added a lot to our lives and I feel like we found each other because we needed them. If that makes any sense lol. Congratulations to your little family that's expanding and enjoy every moment!
you're truly one of my comfort youtubers. i always enjoy your videos and i aspire to be as passionate about reading as you are! i hope nothing but the best for you and your new family :))
AHHH, I absolutely loved Homegoing, it literally became top 5 fav book for me, I think you should keep listening to it
On talking about your emotions about Calcifer. I have a 4 year old cockatiel and sometimes I still look at him and start crying because I just love him so much. He also has separation anxiety. But so do I lol
You've come so far and I'm so proud of you Em❤️ I still can't believe my luck that i came across one of your videos on UA-cam an year ago and ever since I've been obsessed. You and your videos have given meaning to my life and literature in my life when everyone else kept pulling me down for picking my love for literature over medical as a career....so thank you so much ❤️
I found my two cats in my garage and now it's almost been a year and they're truly a blessing. I honestly didn't think I'd get cats as a dog person but they've changed me a lot. Calcifer is just so cute I'm excited to see his journey!
I'm so glad things are going well with Calcifer! My cats 14, but hes still our baby and he makes me cry at times too. Sometimes it's good to fill your life with things you wanted as a child, and sometimes it's a cat. My week has been pretty nice. I had friends over, and I'm teaching one piano. I started a new crochet blanket and am in the process of reading 3 books, a large improvement from my reading slump during school.
I loved my dog so much, it made my heart ache. I miss his gentle eyes every day 💔
26:20 omg calcifer has my heart!!! living for the little video clips of calcifer
"you've heard from them before, but have you listened to them yet?" goddess marketing
From one cat mom to a new cat mom- much hugs! Calcifer is so lucky to have you guys! I’ve been fortunate to have had 6 cats previously share life with me, three of which with my partner as well. And now we just have one-my 7th, who we adopted at 10 weeks old. She’s now 8 years old…and still quite the queen brat, but we wouldn’t have it any other way ;) Also, she likes to try to chew on my books too at times; mostly because she knows it’ll get me up to feed her. Our fur kids grow up so fast!
A winter’s promise is really a good book and the story only gets better as you go on with the series
I relate so much to the crying for no reason about your pet thing. There are times when I look at my dog and just start sobbing because of how much I love him and want the best for him 🥺
When you are ready to bring back plants(depends on how much room you have between the plant and pot) you can put tape sticky side up across the top of the planter, cats don’t really like sticky on their paws. Another option, you can put toothpicks or skewers in the soil so calcifer gets a little poke.
For plants, I recommend hanging them from the ceiling, keeping them on high shelves, or keeping them on an outdoor balcony if they're safe for outdoors / full sun.
CONGRATULATIONS FOR 300K EMMA!!! BEEN HERE BEFORE YOU REACHED 1K I THINK. I'M SO HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED. You're such a comforting presence here on YT.
I also suffer with painful acne in the humid summer time and I swear by Sudocrem - it's an antiseptic healing cream that's normally used for nappy rash but you can use it for acne, cuts and grazes, minor burns etc. Just a thin application where you need it and leave it on overnight. It's really common here in Scotland but I'm not sure what the Canadian equivalent would be? The active ingredient is zinc oxide so have a wee look!
As for the tears of overwhelming love, it makes sense - you're his mum! 😊
I had so many cats growing up. I grew up in a house right next to the highway so people would just drop off kittens in boxes next to our house. We couldn't bring them inside because of allergies either.. but my dad would let them stay in the garage. But we had a lot of land and old barns and buildings, im sure they all loved it there. One of my biggest regrets is leaving that special cat.. her name was Sammy.. behind when I had gotten pregnant at 19 and had to move out.. I couldn't bring her with me. I still cry about it, I miss her so much.
Also, a summary and speaking of my dad, my family and I went and buried/spread my dads ashes over the weekend up in the mountains at his favorite camping/hunting spot. It was so beautiful and such a good day to spend time with family that I barely ever see.
Sending you all the love❤️
As a longtime cat owner I really really recommend to keep him on wet food only for life, it makes such a difference in health, coat, and litter box.. dry food is so so bad for cats I wish I had known sooner
Because I've recently finished my exams, I've been able to get back into reading and its been amazing. I've finished 3 more books recently (which is a lot for me lol - 7 books this year now, aiming for 15). Those books were The Temple of the Golden Pavilion (5 stars), Gyo (4 stars), and Mrs. Dalloway (5 stars, instant favourite). And now I've started reading Battle Royale and I'm really liking it. Also, I love Calcifer! He reminds me of my cats when we first got them, they were so hyper all the time. But yeah, getting back into reading after an almost month and a half of not doing it has been fantastic.
Descartes! OMG! It's always good to read Philosophy. Big challenge. Awesome video! Thank you so much!
a winters promise is AMAZING i read it last summer and i’m happy it finally came to america! it’s reaaaally big here in italy and of course in france. i loved it. amazing
hey emma! you dont have to worry at all for not sharing your whole life, one thing i've learned of gorwing old is that privacy becomes a luxury once you start creating for own stuff. Also, I relate to you when you feel emotional for your cat. I had one when I lived alone and the pnademic happened, unfortunatelly I had to give him into adoption because I could not afford to live alone so I had to mobe with my dad and he was allergic as well... it was one of the hardest things I had to do. I've never bonded with a pet like that and I only had him for six months. I still cry when I remmember him, but once I live alone again I'll adopt cats that need my help. I live in Mexico so there are a klot of them on the streets
I found you back when you were reading after dark and it prompted me to read 1Q84 as my first Murakami because that’s all my library had and I LOVED it and have read several since then and I own several of his books now. I have loved your channel since then too! 😄 Very excited for this!!!
Emma, I loved this vlog 💖 First two things: I immediately jumped on my computer and ordered Illuminae since you spoke so highly about it, and, I LOVE Winter’s Promise by Dabos, it’s actually originally a French book!
Also, I loved your heart to heart and all your feeling about your adorable new kitty are so valid! And I for one would love to hear more about your best friends to partners / lovers story if that’s something you’d ever want to share!
Can’t wait for your next video! 🫶🏻
Those are the first 2 books out of 4 in the "Rat Series".
'The next one is "A Wild Sheep Chase", then, "Dance, dance, dance"
Enjoy the ride! I loved the last two.❤❤❤❤
Omg YES Murakami readathon!! I can't wait 😍 also calcifer is sooooo cuteee! I'm so happy about your relationship I wish you all the best Emma 💕 I have been on a vacation with my family for 3 weeks we are currently in Istanbul I'm having a great time I love travelling..this is my last week in my vacation and then I'll be back to work which is so exhausting so I'm glad I took this leave and had a great time with my family 💕
I'm so happy for you Emma! And yeah, cats can make a person very emotional haha. To have a good relationship to an animal is something so special.
These videos are so incredibly, peaceful. The video makes world better. Thank you so much 💙