I think she does do stuff like that, I know in a another older video I watched she was making a commercial for something. I think she did do videography and photography for something local and I think that is what helped her get her youtube started, not sure if that is all accurate, but what I have gathered from watching some of her older videos.
I didn't know about Svalbard's existence until recently when I stumbled upon this channel. Watched few videos and now I'm seriously considering visiting next year.
Without question the best region specific content creator on UA-cam. While the storytelling is impeccable, the photography and drone footage in every episode beyond compare, for me what stands out the most is the Love that Cecilia has for everything Svalbard and for her beautiful family. In an age of clickbait’s and shticks, more than true content, this stands as a beacon of hope for all of us who are much more interested in soulful and authentic storytelling- Much love to You, Christopher, Grimm and the Svalbard community from Dallas, TX
Winter is tough and can be depressing. I don't mind looking at the cold and dark for a few minutes a week on this channel but living it day in and day out for months is a a major downer for most people. People who live on Svalbard are there because they are the rare ones who enjoy it.
@@lolah3838 around 10% of people have reverse SAD and thrive in the cold and darker months, October-February and get depressed March-September. I am one of those people. The dark and cold of winter brings me joy while bright, sunny days and warmth are a major downer for me. My best friend and son are the same. We would do well in Svalbard. I showed them Cecelia’s videos about polar nights and they both said, “Let’s go!”
Watching this from New Delhi, India... First time here and want to Thank you for showing how the life is in Svalbard... The place is Absolutely mesmerizing...Heaven on Earth... I am literally teary eyed !!! ❤❤❤
When you say you live in "the deep South", how far South is that Telly Fields? I live so far South that anyone living above Interstate 10 is considered to be a "Yankee". And anyone that was born and raised above Interstate 10, but moved South of Interstate 10 is considered to be 😁a "damned Yankee!"
The storytelling of this is beautiful. I love how it gives such a cool insight to a life that is so different than mine. You’re doing something special
I don't know how you don't get depressed with no sunlight around, I would love that places are not crowded ever. I couldn't do it, but respect to you for doing what ya love.
Some people thrive in the cold and the dark. I have reverse SAD and hate sunny, hot days and love cold, dark winters. I get depressed in summer and come alive October-February.
I usually hate the winter, hate the cold, but watching your videos I am beginning to appreciate what the winter has to offer. You live in an amazingly beautiful part of the world. Keep making videos for the rest of us to appreciate too. My love to Grin and I hope you brushed his teeth after the frozen poop fiasco. Lol
It's always been a dream of mine to visit the silent frozen world of the arctic. I couldn't function year round in Svalbard given British winters are depressing enough, but I would love to visit for a week in October to watch a never ending sunset.
For being in the North Pole, your community town is very forward thinking. Love the estatics of your village. New materials for buildings...clean linear lines on the construction 🚧. Love that your community has a sense of kinship and friendship. ❤ your channel
I agree! I laughed when she was on the deck watching the dog while casually drinking her coffee in her PAJAMAS. Ma’am, aren’t you in the arctic?!? Where is your coat?
Please don't ever stop making videos! They are just truly amazing ! and it's not just the beautiful arctic views and the lifestyle that is so amazing, it's also your personality, I could listen to you and watch your videos for hours! Love from Canada
The interesting storytelling! The amazing shots! The polar night is crazy, I can’t visualize it as a person that lives in Kenya, a country that’s split into almost equal halves by the equator, so we have equal days and nights. I really love your channel! Looking forward to the next video! ❤️💯
Fellow kenyan here . I agree it's really hard to grasp how life in such a place is when you have experienced equal hours of day and night all your life. This is just amazing!😊
@@kenmurigi are you binge watching her videos? She's amazing! And yeah, huku Kenya chenye huwa tunateta ni baridi ya July pekeyake, nothing this crazy. Right now in Svalbard, ni jua 24/7 for the next 4 months.
The sound of your boots crunching through the snow is magical and takes me back to growing up in Michigan 💙 Love your channel and wishing you a great holiday season!
I’ve been waiting for your video since I’ve watched almost all. Really great to see how you approach and react to the things around you. It reminds me that you can’t change others but you can change yourself. I had been feeling down since the dark winter started in northern Scotland but now I feel I can enjoy it more. Thank you for sharing Cecilia❤
I really enjoyed this video a lot.The ambiance you set with your choice of music and photography is very well done and gives me such a cozy feeling.I also love huskys,the christmas vibe and that time of year when there's a lot less light because of winter,I find it very calming especially coupled with warm fires and christmas decorations in a wood building.I miss it because I live in a warm place now.Your video made me feel really good and miss home.
This was a great video! A belated happy birthday, Cecilia! The polar night is the perfect backdrop for all of the Christmas lights. And you and Christopher both looked amazing for your night out. I want to say that the moon looks so beautiful on the water. That was a lovely shot! Looking forward to more videos!
1. I've lived in Novosibirsk, so I can tolerate extreme cold. 2.I'm aversive to daylight and photo sensitive. 3.Most importantly I'M NYCTOPHILIC. I am absolutely sure that I can enjoy these polar nights of Svalbard.
It sounds amazing, but if you have experienced months of having only a few hours of twilight, then it's easy to feel like this. The reality is that a significant portion of the population suffers from the Seasonal affective disorder.
I'm so glad you had a good birthday! Thank you for the Northern lights footage at the end. Such a nice meditation moment. p.s. I like you star pajamas ✨️
Can you feel it too? The warm light of nature. Sometimes, I find myself taking long stareful moment on the porch. I would sit on the ice too I think that would feel nice. Sometimes, we need a change of pace. The trick to life is to take it easy.
My dream is to really live in Svalbard, I think it's a perfect place for introverts like me,you can see the beautiful Svalbard even in the dark. Anyway, belated happy birthday Cecilia 🎂
Having less light at this time of year means more depression, but your videos help me get through it! You've deepened my appreciation of life in the artic.
Happy birthday and many many years of happiness with Christopher and Grimm. 🥳 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. It is always a note of blissfulness and coziness.
Your videos always fill me with so much emotion! Always bringing happy tears to my eyes, you're literally living my dream life! Thank you for making these videos so we can see a glimpse of this beautiful place! Also happy birthday for last week! :D
Cecilia, you people are so nicely adapted to such adverse climate. I honestly confess that this is really a dreamlife for me. God bless you and keep so happy all the time.
I love your updates SO MUCH! Happy birthday to you! Thank you for letting us share a bit of your life. Until next week, may Christopher, Grim and you have a blessed time. P.S. Your housekeeping is praise worthy. And your kitchen is the cutest, facing the windows with large window sills.
I have been re-watching all of your videos on my TV through my Roku player and my husband and I both think that you're filming and editing is so good. It was always good but it's evolved to a professional level. Everything you film is so beautiful. We loved the boat trip. It's like watching a movie. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life on Svalbard.
Happy (belated) Birthday! I'm fairly new to your channel but I've fallen in love with every part of it. Even my little dog Bella will whine or bark back when she hears Grim thru the videos now! Seeing the auroras in person is a goal of mine now. Thanks for the peacefully beautiful videos that make me wonder about life and laugh too.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. Know that you make a difference in my life, daily. Sharing your life with us in your wonderful part of town is something I pray for. Peace. Simplicity. Freezing temps. Hahaha Plus your style of music totally compliments your vlogs and are EXTREMELY soothing. Thank you for everything you share with those of us that need you.
Not sure I can handle dark days like this for 4 months.. But I do do enjoy watching your videos.. thanks for sharing real life somewhere else....in the real world!
You may have already talked about this but I couldn’t find it in your videos. Would you be willing to tell us about what clothing/gear you use to make outdoors more comfortable? I want to do more winter hikes/adventures and think your thoughts would be the best on this! You’re so stylish and functional I would so appreciate recommendations ❤️
Loved the video! Especially seeing little Grimm!! I live in Forney, Texas and seeing your videos always brings a smile to my face. Hope you had an awesome birthday! And the Northern Lights were beautiful at the end.
I stumbled apon your content and it’s like a literal breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I’m always intrigued to see how differently other ppl live. Much love from Ontario Canada ❤
where i live it's very hot and i have seasonal affective disorder, i just hate the heat so much, so this is what i do watching these videos hoping to one day move there. i love the polar night so much and it's so beautiful. this is just so relaxing❤
I have reverse SAD too! I always thought I was weird so it’s been comforting to me to realize how many people also shut down in heat and thrive in colder, darker months. 😊
@@cb.1212 well i'm 18 and still in high school, and i live in Cyprus. i'm planning on moving to northern US and getting a job the second i graduate. i thought about where i'd like to live for a long time and i do want west montana or washington state. believe me, i'm dying to get outta here, i just can't right now
Happy Birthday Cecilia! I love that you did a mini daily vlog leading up to it! So fun! Mine was on the 18th! Our dearest friend, who is Danish and lives in L.A. came over here to Florida on the 17th and made those days and after, really special through Thanksgiving and ending today when we take her to brunch before she flies back to L.A. And guess what? We introduced her to your channel! We spent last Friday evening watching you and Cristofer and Grim. She loved it all! Since she will be flying back to Denmark to see her family in December, your videos put her in the mood for snow! You now have another fan and subscriber! Thanks again for the best vlog on UA-cam IMHO 👍🏻🤩🥂🎉
I can't thank you all enuff for making these amazing videos. This is by far my favorite channel on you tube. I use to hate winter because of the cold and the shorter days, but I am learning to appreciate it now because of you guys.
So very calm, peaceful and magical. Does your family ever come to visit you? I'm from Massachusetts and know you were somewhere close by when you visited the states. Yes things are expensive here as well. I think its worldwide now. Our mothers and fathers got through the depression so I imagine we will as well. Love your videos.
Happy Belated Birthday! Loved what you wore for your birthday dinner. Those boots 😍. As for Christoffer, he looked so good! And, of course, let’s not forget the part where you yelled at Grim for eating frozen poop…hilarious 😂
Thank you for all your cool videos about Svalbard. I worked in the radio broadcasting business for over 30 years. I had a late friend and colleague who served as the Program Director of KBRW AM-FM, two radio stations in Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, USA. Utqiagvik is the northernmost city in the US. I have always been fascinated by life in the Arctic. The polar nights is one of my favorite things about the region. I'm glad you took some time to talk about the Christmas season in Svalbard. I have always wanted to spend the holidays in a place that has polar nights. Christmas lights 24 hours a day sounds great! Love it! One difference about Utqiagvik is that it never goes into pitch darkness, as Svalbard does for 2.5 months. During the middle of winter, The Sun gets to about four degrees below the horizon. Apparently, the difference between The Sun staying six degrees below the horizon at Svalbard and reaching 4 degrees below the horizon at Northern Alaska is enough to give the sky over Northern Alaska a little light each day, though The Sun is never visible. My friend would often send me photos and videos of every day life during winter. One unforgettable photo was actually not a winter photo, but it was a close up of a mother polar bear and two cubs wandering around the back door of the radio station's office and studio building. One of the cubs was on the deck behind the radio station. Being a Floridian living in North Carolina, I can say that is something I do not get to see every day. I hope that some day i will be able to visit Svalbard or the Northern Slope of Alaska. I'm glad i found your channel. Takk igjen for at du deler den interessante informasjonen og videoene fra den vakre arktiske øya.
I have gone through such a journey since I discovered your videos last year. I feel like you’ve been by my side through the craziest year of my life and you have provided me so much comfort! Seriously. You ground me. Anyway we had bought, remodeled, and moved into our first home and I stumbled upon your channel right after we moved in. I was having a hard time with all of the change and feeling emotional and somehow your polar night content (and beyond) has continued to help center me. Anyway, here we are a year later and I recently found out I am pregnant with my first baby. I have been scared shitless to be honest and finding so much comfort in your content ❤🫶
I love watching your wine and cooking December vlog. I look forward to it each year. It is too funny watching you drink and film while Kristopher does all the work baking. 🤣 Happy birthday! My birthday is in November too. 💗
WOW I just stumbled across your channel and I must say, as person living in a crammed city with 2.5 million people this looks like heaven on earth!! Sure it’s a harsh life…but my word that is a beautiful place. Also, my family originated from all over Scandinavia (my last name ends with “Dahl”). Maybe I could survive out there! Lol
I can’t tell you how much I love your videos. I was supposed to move to Skellefteå way up in the north of Sweden (not quite as north as Svalbard!) in August, but decided not to at the last minute because I wasn’t ready. Seeing your videos makes me feel like I’m living in northern Sweden in a weird way, and I love it. And I even understand some of your Norwegian even though I’ve been learning Swedish. I am from Chicago in the US, and I thought we had long dark winters, but your videos are making me appreciate the darker months. Thank you again, and I can’t wait to see what you post next! Vänliga hälsningar!
I loved this Video, I live in Scotland so in winter months it starts to get dusk about 3.30pm and dark by 4pm ish depending on what kind of day it is I.E wet and dull so its dark quicker and it is after 8 am before it gets light, I love the dark nights, It would be an experience to live in dark for 4 months, I think people would have to try and keep happy and keep others motivated during 4 months of darkness, I love to see how others live i also watch the sommers in Alaska and what they do through the winter months, I used to hate the winter now i love it
Happy Birthday! Somehow, watching you enjoying this important day with your husband, friends and arctic nature makes me also feel peaceful and brings some confidence in the future despite the hectic and challenging times we go through now! Amazing channel and looking forward to more wonderful videos. Congratulations! 🎉
I experience such peace and happiness watching your life in Svalbard! Growing up in snowy Minnesota, now living in the warm south, helps me understand why I miss my winter life, the cold, the snow, the nordic life! ❄️❄️❄️
I live in a small town in Connecticut, but my father had a job that took us all over the united states but I have never been outside the US. But, I was born in December and love winter!!! I watch you and that beautiful place you are lucky to live in and envy you!!! Oh, and about 5 years ago my father and his wife went to Antarctica and came back with amazing pictures and said it was the most wonderful experience they have ever had!!! Say hi to Christopher and grim for me please and keep the content coming!!!!😊
ive had the absolute worst week from my cat going missing to having the stomach flu. binging your videos is one of the things calming my anxiety and helping me sleep. every video gives the same calming vibe, youre amazing at what you do! much love to you guys
I hope you and Chris and the wee one are well. I don't watch you often, but when I do; I look for calm. You are a good young woman. Bruce. London Canada.
I love the comments about cleaning, especially the variations in english: * hoovering (once in a while, I've heard that, but not often - but I'm american). * taking out the dishwasher I've taken the dishwasher out several times to fix it or replace it. It's a pain!! I get what you meant, though (taking the dishes out, emptying, whatever). Not that such variations don't happen even locally. In my same state, I started dating a girl in college and she asked me if I would ride her to town ("will you ride me to town?"). I responded "no, i have a car and also...isn't that a bit forward?!" Now I live in the city she came from and it's not that common, but people say it. It means "give me a ride to town".
You are such a wonderful storyteller, and I so look forward to your videos! I find them very relaxing, entertaining, and interesting. Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of Svalbard and your life there. You’ve inspired me to add Svalbard to my bucket list of places to visit! Wishing you a belated happy birthday, and I look forward to your next video!🎉🎉🎉
PS Thanks to your piece on your parents' visit, and a Russian travel & lifestyle blogger's piece on Siberia, I have begun easing into winter bathing using my tub. I'm actually beginning to notice the circulation benefits: immediate warmth in my limbs, which is especially helpful healing after a tumble down the steps two weeks ago. Thank you for sharing this health practice with me.
The Department of Tourism should pay you. I imagine you are singlehandedly responsible for a large increase in tourist visits to Svalbard.
For sure!
Seriously though... now I want to go myself and I'm from Puerto Rico!!!
Oh absolutely ✨❤️
I think she does do stuff like that, I know in a another older video I watched she was making a commercial for something. I think she did do videography and photography for something local and I think that is what helped her get her youtube started, not sure if that is all accurate, but what I have gathered from watching some of her older videos.
I didn't know about Svalbard's existence until recently when I stumbled upon this channel. Watched few videos and now I'm seriously considering visiting next year.
Cecelia shouting “no frozen poop!” to Grimm just made my week 😂😂
Cecelia: I've got a treat for you!
Grim: is it poop!? 😋
Maybe its another animals poop? Like a Carabu ?
@@rnptenafly good old poop snacks
It's good to know this is a universal problem for us dog owners. 😅
My dogs are equal opportunity poop eaters- frozen or not frozen.
Without question the best region specific content creator on UA-cam. While the storytelling is impeccable, the photography and drone footage in every episode beyond compare, for me what stands out the most is the Love that Cecilia has for everything Svalbard and for her beautiful family. In an age of clickbait’s and shticks, more than true content, this stands as a beacon of hope for all of us who are much more interested in soulful and authentic storytelling- Much love to You, Christopher, Grimm and the Svalbard community from Dallas, TX
Very well said! I totally agree!🌟❄💙
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Yep, this!
Well said!
Couldn't agree more! Does anyone have recommendations for other creators like Cecilia?
Cecilia going "out of character" and yelling at Grim in two or three language for eating frozen poop was something I had no idea I needed today.
I’ve struggled with winter in the states forever, but I am learning how to find happiness in winter from you, thank you!
I am from Greece and same! Winter has always been hard for me, but she makes me cope somehow :)
100% agree!
Winter is tough and can be depressing. I don't mind looking at the cold and dark for a few minutes a week on this channel but living it day in and day out for months is a a major downer for most people. People who live on Svalbard are there because they are the rare ones who enjoy it.
@@lolah3838 around 10% of people have reverse SAD and thrive in the cold and darker months, October-February and get depressed March-September. I am one of those people. The dark and cold of winter brings me joy while bright, sunny days and warmth are a major downer for me. My best friend and son are the same. We would do well in Svalbard. I showed them Cecelia’s videos about polar nights and they both said, “Let’s go!”
Yes! This is the first year I’ve been this excited for cold and snow 😊
Watching this from New Delhi, India... First time here and want to Thank you for showing how the life is in Svalbard... The place is Absolutely mesmerizing...Heaven on Earth... I am literally teary eyed !!! ❤❤❤
I live in the deep South of the US. This is just so different from anything I have ever experienced. Beautiful!
Same here.
Me too!! SC here ❤
GA here! I absolutely couldn't live anywhere that cold and dark.
All of Norway is stunning. I lived there for years, and the beauty never got old🇺🇲🇧🇻👍
When you say you live in "the deep South", how far South is that Telly Fields? I live so far South that anyone living above Interstate 10 is considered to be a "Yankee". And anyone that was born and raised above Interstate 10, but moved South of Interstate 10 is considered to be 😁a "damned Yankee!"
Am I the only person who would enjoy this thoroughly? I get sad when the sun rises sometimes
It's just so beautiful even in the dark, the idea of living here is appealing
long vacations yes
living probably no
Such a beautiful place. I never realized or imagined life near the North Pole without the amazing videos you make available. Thank you Cecelia!!
Dont forget about the several months of no night!
@@qaching for you, but some of us would love it because we thrive in the cold and dark months.
Ummm no. I need sun and sand.
The storytelling of this is beautiful. I love how it gives such a cool insight to a life that is so different than mine. You’re doing something special
I don't know how you don't get depressed with no sunlight around, I would love that places are not crowded ever.
I couldn't do it, but respect to you for doing what ya love.
If you're depressing person you'll get depressed quick if you're not a depressing person you won't get depressed life is what you make of it
Some people thrive in the cold and the dark. I have reverse SAD and hate sunny, hot days and love cold, dark winters. I get depressed in summer and come alive October-February.
She does...
I usually hate the winter, hate the cold, but watching your videos I am beginning to appreciate what the winter has to offer. You live in an amazingly beautiful part of the world. Keep making videos for the rest of us to appreciate too. My love to Grin and I hope you brushed his teeth after the frozen poop fiasco. Lol
I hated the winter too until I got a nice warm down jacket. It’s possible your gear isn’t warm enough.
Please, do you live in Svalbard, how do you spend your time?
She doing that for me too. Shw so inspiring in so many different ways!
It's always been a dream of mine to visit the silent frozen world of the arctic. I couldn't function year round in Svalbard given British winters are depressing enough, but I would love to visit for a week in October to watch a never ending sunset.
For being in the North Pole, your community town is very forward thinking. Love the estatics of your village. New materials for buildings...clean linear lines on the construction 🚧. Love that your community has a sense of kinship and friendship. ❤ your channel
Grim getting yelled at for eating frozen poop had me snorting my coffee all over the counter🤣
Poopsicles are the best
hahahahah
My Sheltie loves poopsicles. 🤮
A new side to Cecilia! Yelling at Grimm! Loved it. Nay! NAY!!!!
@@CymbelinesDaughter yum
I've just discovered your channel recently but it became one of my favorites!
I really don’t like the cold, but somehow your videos make me long for it. It just looks so magical there😍
I agree! I laughed when she was on the deck watching the dog while casually drinking her coffee in her PAJAMAS. Ma’am, aren’t you in the arctic?!? Where is your coat?
Please don't ever stop making videos! They are just truly amazing ! and it's not just the beautiful arctic views and the lifestyle that is so amazing, it's also your personality, I could listen to you and watch your videos for hours! Love from Canada
It is always a joy to wake up, get a cup of tea and watch your videos!!
The interesting storytelling! The amazing shots! The polar night is crazy, I can’t visualize it as a person that lives in Kenya, a country that’s split into almost equal halves by the equator, so we have equal days and nights. I really love your channel! Looking forward to the next video! ❤️💯
Fellow kenyan here . I agree it's really hard to grasp how life in such a place is when you have experienced equal hours of day and night all your life. This is just amazing!😊
@@kenmurigi are you binge watching her videos? She's amazing! And yeah, huku Kenya chenye huwa tunateta ni baridi ya July pekeyake, nothing this crazy. Right now in Svalbard, ni jua 24/7 for the next 4 months.
I really enjoy being able to see a part of the world I would have never known anything about. And it's such an incredible place. Thanks for sharing 😊
The sound of your boots crunching through the snow is magical and takes me back to growing up in Michigan 💙 Love your channel and wishing you a great holiday season!
Svalbard - like a Hallmark Movie set, a perfect description. Your vlog is definitely my cosy, comfy get away. Happy birthday Cecilia! 🎂🥳🎉 x
I’ve been waiting for your video since I’ve watched almost all. Really great to see how you approach and react to the things around you. It reminds me that you can’t change others but you can change yourself.
I had been feeling down since the dark winter started in northern Scotland but now I feel I can enjoy it more. Thank you for sharing Cecilia❤
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I really enjoyed this video a lot.The ambiance you set with your choice of music and photography is very well done and gives me such a cozy feeling.I also love huskys,the christmas vibe and that time of year when there's a lot less light because of winter,I find it very calming especially coupled with warm fires and christmas decorations in a wood building.I miss it because I live in a warm place now.Your video made me feel really good and miss home.
Cecilia! You are living my Christmas dream! Hope you had a wonderful birthday. You looked gorgeous!
This was a great video! A belated happy birthday, Cecilia! The polar night is the perfect backdrop for all of the Christmas lights. And you and Christopher both looked amazing for your night out. I want to say that the moon looks so beautiful on the water. That was a lovely shot! Looking forward to more videos!
1. I've lived in Novosibirsk, so I can tolerate extreme cold.
2.I'm aversive to daylight and photo sensitive.
3.Most importantly I'M NYCTOPHILIC.
I am absolutely sure that I can enjoy these polar nights of Svalbard.
I never ceased to be amazed at how modern your life is in such a far north community.
OMG, living there during the dark period would be freaking amazing. The night sky and winter cold is my happy place! ✨
Me, too - I start feeling sad as it stays lighter later in the day near spring...
It sounds amazing, but if you have experienced months of having only a few hours of twilight, then it's easy to feel like this. The reality is that a significant portion of the population suffers from the Seasonal affective disorder.
The Full Moon shots are not only beautiful, but super interesting. Time lapse photography of Polaris from there would be Spectacular!
I think this one of my favorite videos yet. Having a view of the town and Northern Lights seem so peaceful. Happy Belated Birthday.
I'm so glad you had a good birthday! Thank you for the Northern lights footage at the end. Such a nice meditation moment.
p.s. I like you star pajamas ✨️
Can you feel it too? The warm light of nature. Sometimes, I find myself taking long stareful moment on the porch. I would sit on the ice too I think that would feel nice. Sometimes, we need a change of pace. The trick to life is to take it easy.
My dream is to really live in Svalbard, I think it's a perfect place for introverts like me,you can see the beautiful Svalbard even in the dark.
Anyway, belated happy birthday Cecilia 🎂
Having less light at this time of year means more depression, but your videos help me get through it! You've deepened my appreciation of life in the artic.
This is so interesting to watch for someone who lives in a completely different environment! Thanks for sharing❤️
The squeal I let out when knitting came up!!!! I love knitting!!!!
Happy birthday and many many years of happiness with Christopher and Grimm. 🥳 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. It is always a note of blissfulness and coziness.
Your videos always fill me with so much emotion! Always bringing happy tears to my eyes, you're literally living my dream life! Thank you for making these videos so we can see a glimpse of this beautiful place! Also happy birthday for last week! :D
im excited for christmas! wanna see what you guys are doing during holidays
Me too.
Cecilia, you people are so nicely adapted to such adverse climate. I honestly confess that this is really a dreamlife for me. God bless you and keep so happy all the time.
I love your updates SO MUCH! Happy birthday to you! Thank you for letting us share a bit of your life.
Until next week, may Christopher, Grim and you have a blessed time.
P.S. Your housekeeping is praise worthy. And your kitchen is the cutest, facing the windows with large window sills.
I love when you show the food you order and eat in local restaurants. It’s so much fun to enjoy it with you
Yeah, I’ve told my dogs “no frozen poop” too. 😂😂 glad to see they are similar across the globe.😅
I have been re-watching all of your videos on my TV through my Roku player and my husband and I both think that you're filming and editing is so good. It was always good but it's evolved to a professional level. Everything you film is so beautiful. We loved the boat trip. It's like watching a movie. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life on Svalbard.
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Happy (belated) Birthday! I'm fairly new to your channel but I've fallen in love with every part of it. Even my little dog Bella will whine or bark back when she hears Grim thru the videos now! Seeing the auroras in person is a goal of mine now. Thanks for the peacefully beautiful videos that make me wonder about life and laugh too.
I love love the fact that you film in your pajamas. I stay in my pajamas a lot. They’re just so comfortable.
Christopher just made me laugh so hard with the "oh yes" 🤣
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. Know that you make a difference in my life, daily. Sharing your life with us in your wonderful part of town is something I pray for. Peace. Simplicity. Freezing temps. Hahaha Plus your style of music totally compliments your vlogs and are EXTREMELY soothing. Thank you for everything you share with those of us that need you.
Not sure I can handle dark days like this for 4 months.. But I do do enjoy watching your videos.. thanks for sharing real life somewhere else....in the real world!
You may have already talked about this but I couldn’t find it in your videos. Would you be willing to tell us about what clothing/gear you use to make outdoors more comfortable? I want to do more winter hikes/adventures and think your thoughts would be the best on this! You’re so stylish and functional I would so appreciate recommendations ❤️
Loved the video! Especially seeing little Grimm!! I live in Forney, Texas and seeing your videos always brings a smile to my face. Hope you had an awesome birthday! And the Northern Lights were beautiful at the end.
Another Texan!
Nothing like cuddling up in my hammock in the warm Caribbean weather while watching Cecelia in Svalvard 😄❤
Hello! You have made me add Svalbard to my travel list. I love these videos and your cheery personality. Thanks!
I stumbled apon your content and it’s like a literal breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I’m always intrigued to see how differently other ppl live. Much love from Ontario Canada ❤
where i live it's very hot and i have seasonal affective disorder, i just hate the heat so much, so this is what i do watching these videos hoping to one day move there. i love the polar night so much and it's so beautiful. this is just so relaxing❤
I have reverse SAD too! I always thought I was weird so it’s been comforting to me to realize how many people also shut down in heat and thrive in colder, darker months. 😊
I'm with you ladies! I would rather be in the cold and dark as well. I function "normally" and actually feel happier too
@@cb.1212 well i'm 18 and still in high school, and i live in Cyprus. i'm planning on moving to northern US and getting a job the second i graduate. i thought about where i'd like to live for a long time and i do want west montana or washington state. believe me, i'm dying to get outta here, i just can't right now
Thank you, your videos are so peaceful❤️ Binge watching while healing a back injury
Belated birthday wishes Cecilia! Thank you for sharing the videos about life during the polar nights.I would never be able to live in that darkness
Lovely video again ,thanks for sharing,xx
Miss you! Glad you’re back on missed your enthusiasm🎉
Happy Birthday Cecilia! I love that you did a mini daily vlog leading up to it! So fun!
Mine was on the 18th! Our dearest friend, who is Danish and lives in L.A. came over here to Florida on the 17th and made those days and after, really special through Thanksgiving and ending today when we take her to brunch before she flies back to L.A. And guess what? We introduced her to your channel! We spent last Friday evening watching you and Cristofer and Grim. She loved it all!
Since she will be flying back to Denmark to see her family in December, your videos put her in the mood for snow! You now have another fan and subscriber!
Thanks again for the best vlog on UA-cam IMHO 👍🏻🤩🥂🎉
Polar nights give the vibe of having dinner all the time😊
Happy birthday Cecelia! Thank you for helping me with my winter mindset. It’s so helpful
I have always been so curious about this! Thank you for sharing!
Your vlogs are just so cozy!😍 I feel so much happiness watching your lovely life in Longyearbyen!❤ Hug's for good Boi Grim❣❣❣
I LOVE knitting but never learned how. I am so in awe of those who can!
Fenris wearing glasses has to be one of my fave videos you've done. 😂 He looks like such a smart man!
Marianna
100% agree!!!😂😂💕💕
There is something so nice about lounging in your PJ’s
I can't thank you all enuff for making these amazing videos. This is by far my favorite channel on you tube. I use to hate winter because of the cold and the shorter days, but I am learning to appreciate it now because of you guys.
At this point I just click “like” before the video even starts because I know it’s going to be another good one
So very calm, peaceful and magical. Does your family ever come to visit you? I'm from Massachusetts and know you were somewhere close by when you visited the states. Yes things are expensive here as well. I think its worldwide now. Our mothers and fathers got through the depression so I imagine we will as well. Love your videos.
Wow switching language just like that . Absolute respect to you all . Enjoy.
Happy Belated Birthday! Loved what you wore for your birthday dinner. Those boots 😍. As for Christoffer, he looked so good! And, of course, let’s not forget the part where you yelled at Grim for eating frozen poop…hilarious 😂
Thank you for all your cool videos about Svalbard. I worked in the radio broadcasting business for over 30 years. I had a late friend and colleague who served as the Program Director of KBRW AM-FM, two radio stations in Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, USA. Utqiagvik is the northernmost city in the US. I have always been fascinated by life in the Arctic. The polar nights is one of my favorite things about the region. I'm glad you took some time to talk about the Christmas season in Svalbard. I have always wanted to spend the holidays in a place that has polar nights. Christmas lights 24 hours a day sounds great! Love it! One difference about Utqiagvik is that it never goes into pitch darkness, as Svalbard does for 2.5 months. During the middle of winter, The Sun gets to about four degrees below the horizon. Apparently, the difference between The Sun staying six degrees below the horizon at Svalbard and reaching 4 degrees below the horizon at Northern Alaska is enough to give the sky over Northern Alaska a little light each day, though The Sun is never visible. My friend would often send me photos and videos of every day life during winter. One unforgettable photo was actually not a winter photo, but it was a close up of a mother polar bear and two cubs wandering around the back door of the radio station's office and studio building. One of the cubs was on the deck behind the radio station. Being a Floridian living in North Carolina, I can say that is something I do not get to see every day. I hope that some day i will be able to visit Svalbard or the Northern Slope of Alaska. I'm glad i found your channel. Takk igjen for at du deler den interessante informasjonen og videoene fra den vakre arktiske øya.
I have gone through such a journey since I discovered your videos last year. I feel like you’ve been by my side through the craziest year of my life and you have provided me so much comfort! Seriously. You ground me. Anyway we had bought, remodeled, and moved into our first home and I stumbled upon your channel right after we moved in. I was having a hard time with all of the change and feeling emotional and somehow your polar night content (and beyond) has continued to help center me. Anyway, here we are a year later and I recently found out I am pregnant with my first baby. I have been scared shitless to be honest and finding so much comfort in your content ❤🫶
Congratulations!!🍾🎊
I love watching your wine and cooking December vlog. I look forward to it each year. It is too funny watching you drink and film while Kristopher does all the work baking. 🤣
Happy birthday! My birthday is in November too. 💗
Reading the comments is as much a blessing as being able to visit your video world Cecilia. Good video.
Love your videos! I start my day with the coffee while watching your videos :D
Happy belated birthday Cecilia ❤ And thank you for your beautiful vlogs. The last bit with the northern lights was sooooo relaxing and enchanting 😍
I love how down to earth you guys are,thank you 🧡
Talking to Grim in Norwegian (or is that Swedish) is awesome! Would love to hear more!
It's Swedish, but Norwegian and Swedish are mostly mutually intelligible, so either way. :)
I, too like a clean home. It just feels good. And if it is clean, if someone comes by unexpectedly the place is clean.
WOW I just stumbled across your channel and I must say, as person living in a crammed city with 2.5 million people this looks like heaven on earth!! Sure it’s a harsh life…but my word that is a beautiful place. Also, my family originated from all over Scandinavia (my last name ends with “Dahl”). Maybe I could survive out there! Lol
Grim has the best life! What a good boy. Lovely pup.
I can’t tell you how much I love your videos. I was supposed to move to Skellefteå way up in the north of Sweden (not quite as north as Svalbard!) in August, but decided not to at the last minute because I wasn’t ready. Seeing your videos makes me feel like I’m living in northern Sweden in a weird way, and I love it. And I even understand some of your Norwegian even though I’ve been learning Swedish. I am from Chicago in the US, and I thought we had long dark winters, but your videos are making me appreciate the darker months. Thank you again, and I can’t wait to see what you post next! Vänliga hälsningar!
Lol she's speaking Swedish.
Watched this interesting day-by-day video earlier, but recently viewed your short showing Grim's new lighted collar for Polar Night walks. LOL
Great Video as usual Cecilia! Loved it
I loved this Video, I live in Scotland so in winter months it starts to get dusk about 3.30pm and dark by 4pm ish depending on what kind of day it is I.E wet and dull so its dark quicker and it is after 8 am before it gets light, I love the dark nights, It would be an experience to live in dark for 4 months, I think people would have to try and keep happy and keep others motivated during 4 months of darkness, I love to see how others live i also watch the sommers in Alaska and what they do through the winter months, I used to hate the winter now i love it
Happy Birthday! Somehow, watching you enjoying this important day with your husband, friends and arctic nature makes me also feel peaceful and brings some confidence in the future despite the hectic and challenging times we go through now! Amazing channel and looking forward to more wonderful videos. Congratulations! 🎉
I never get bored to watch your video.. Svalbard was like my dream town that i wanted to visit the most now..
I experience such peace and happiness watching your life in Svalbard! Growing up in snowy Minnesota, now living in the warm south, helps me understand why I miss my winter life, the cold, the snow, the nordic life! ❄️❄️❄️
I live in a small town in Connecticut, but my father had a job that took us all over the united states but I have never been outside the US. But, I was born in December and love winter!!! I watch you and that beautiful place you are lucky to live in and envy you!!! Oh, and about 5 years ago my father and his wife went to Antarctica and came back with amazing pictures and said it was the most wonderful experience they have ever had!!! Say hi to Christopher and grim for me please and keep the content coming!!!!😊
Ur voice is very peaceful and serene Cecila...Nice to hear 👂 you
Ah, so glad you had a good birthday!!! Thanks for sharing Svalbard life, I absolutely love seeing it all. And those aurora 💚💜
ive had the absolute worst week from my cat going missing to having the stomach flu. binging your videos is one of the things calming my anxiety and helping me sleep. every video gives the same calming vibe, youre amazing at what you do! much love to you guys
also Grim is the goodest boy
I hope you and Chris and the wee one are well. I don't watch you often, but when I do; I look for calm. You are a good young woman. Bruce. London Canada.
I love the comments about cleaning, especially the variations in english:
* hoovering (once in a while, I've heard that, but not often - but I'm american).
* taking out the dishwasher
I've taken the dishwasher out several times to fix it or replace it. It's a pain!!
I get what you meant, though (taking the dishes out, emptying, whatever).
Not that such variations don't happen even locally. In my same state, I started dating a girl in college and she asked me if I would ride her to town ("will you ride me to town?"). I responded "no, i have a car and also...isn't that a bit forward?!"
Now I live in the city she came from and it's not that common, but people say it. It means "give me a ride to town".
You are such a wonderful storyteller, and I so look forward to your videos! I find them very relaxing, entertaining, and interesting. Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of Svalbard and your life there. You’ve inspired me to add Svalbard to my bucket list of places to visit! Wishing you a belated happy birthday, and I look forward to your next video!🎉🎉🎉
Happy Birthday Cecilia!. Great video as always. Thank you for sharing.
Happy birthday and many many more, Cecilia!!! Live long and prosper. Looking forward to December filled with baking.
PS Thanks to your piece on your parents' visit, and a Russian travel & lifestyle blogger's piece on Siberia, I have begun easing into winter bathing using my tub. I'm actually beginning to notice the circulation benefits: immediate warmth in my limbs, which is especially helpful healing after a tumble down the steps two weeks ago. Thank you for sharing this health practice with me.