why I don't post anymore, engagement update, celibacy, mentally preparing for motherhood | Q&A 🧃
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2024
- IG: / rowenatsai | Another very long overdue catchup ପ(๑•ᴗ•๑)ଓ Can't believe it has been exactly one year since I posted the last Q&A back in NYC! So much life has happened since. It's so great to see you again ₊˚⊹ Thank you @audible for sponsoring this video! New members can try it free. Visit www.audible.com/rowenatsai or text 'rowenatsai' to 500-500 for a free trial of Audible 💙
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TIMESTAMP:
1:19 Why I stopped posting
4:52 Future of my channel
6:15 Lightning Round: 1
7:23 Engagement update
8:44 How I’ve changed since moving out of NYC
9:39 Relationship
10:54 Lightning Round: 2
11:31 One of my fave productivity apps
12:12 Best habit & LA meetup
13:15 Celibacy: why
15:46 Celibacy: how strict & how to tell partner
16:46 Celibacy: face judgement?
17:50 Hehehaha intermission
18:20 Lightning Round: 3
18:56 Wedding
19:20 Preparing for motherhood ❤️
20:30 Ready to have kids?
21:31 How will content change with kid?
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I have a 20 month old toddler, and before having him I was v much into productivity, routines, goals, etc etc. I used to wake up at 5:30am to go for a run before work, clean the house every week, meal prep, all that kind of stuff. It's been so hard letting all of that go as my everyday life now feels a lot less 'under control' and I need to learn how to prioritise, let things go, go with the flow and take care of myself in a different way 😅 it's been the hardest and best thing I've ever done. Looking forward to your take on motherhood when you're blessed with a babe
Omg finally that felt like meeting an old friend and catching up, i missed you so much! Welcome backk!!❤❤❤❤
🥹 thank you for such a sweet & warm welcome back!!
You describe it perfec....catching up with and old friend that I miss so much
This made me so happy
WOW. I just made a video two days ago about s3x and how utterly confused I am with the way society views it. I did NOT expect to hear this celibacy talk from you, who I have been subscribed to for a few years now. It makes me feel so much less alone. THANK YOU for being so honest and transparent about your decisions in that realm.
🥹🫂✨ the timing of it alll
Can you do a video about how you achieved intimacy in different ways and how you keep your relationship healthy? There is so much in the media promoting unhealthy relationships, but building intimacy in other ways is so hard. You are one of the most genuine people I follow and go to for help. P.S I love you and I’m so proud of you.
Great idea indeed
SHE"S BAAAACCCCCKKKKK I LURVE THIS VIDEOOOOO
Sister Rowena is baaaack!!!!!! My soul needed thiiis!!! Thank you for your effort Rowena 😢❤
I don't know why I'm crying while I'm watching this. Ro you're such a beautiful and great mind. I'm so grateful to meet you (through YT) so early so I'm able to see you're development!
ahhh so good to see you again, youre glowing, so happy for you!
Feels like a big sister sharing and giving me advices everytine I watch you. I missed this!! Thank you for posting Ro!!!! ❤
now this video is a definition of a coziest hug ever! Happy to hear you're in a lovely place in life atm and you look amazing!!!
so excited for my favorite podcast to come back!! congratulations on all of your lovely life changes! 💖
Aaaaw, I miss you ro!!!❤🥹 know that we're just here cheering for you always!
Congrats oh my gosh!! I’m so excited for you! I’ve been following you and your content since your single era in your old NY apartment (the studio) and I’m genuinely over the moon for you! 💕 sending every good vibe to you all
i just need to put on a video of yours and i can already do A LOT. i dont even need to comprehend what you’re saying, just your voice and the video vibes alone motivate me to be productive 💗
Nothing but love for you Rowena. I found your channel when i was struggling in college. I love how genuine and thoughtful you are. I appreciate this q&a and wishing you all the best on your endeavors.
-a supporter for life ❤
This is why I’ve always resonated with you and what you create 🤍🙏🏽 you’re very introspective x in a generation where things are oversaturated, your perspective on life and content is very refreshing so thank you!!
it's so nice to hear about the changes going on in your life rowena! you've always felt like that calming voice in my life but I'm happy to hear that you're fully embracing a new lifestyle. Sending loads of love
Sooo happy you’re back and looking forward to your decluttering and organizing series ❤
Aww Rowenaaa! So excited for your next chapter in life ❤ best wishes to you n james!!
the end makes it so full circle of letting go a bit and learning to take life easy ❤😂
Yes! The video I’ve been waiting for ❤
I’m so happy (and relieved) that you are doing well and feel like you’re in a place to start creating content again. I can’t wait to see what’s in store and looking forward to continuing this journey with you ❤ Sending you only love and support!
Always keeping it real. So happy to hear that you’re doing well and taking care of yourself. I get tired of short form content and really look forward to videos like this! So thank you for taking a break and reflecting on what you want to do next 💗 I can’t wait for the next videos you’ll be making soon
thank you vincy :')) grateful for you
I’m a new UA-camr (1year ish) hearing you talk about so many aspects of this career is so helpful! I absolutely love your honesty, thank you for being so open to all of us 🥺!
So happy you are back with your videos!
Welcome back queen potato! Love your project management/ also inspo voice over videos on your outlook on life. Love your brain.
I never clicked SO QUICKLY on a notification. Love Ro videos! ❤
😭🫶 GRATEFUL FOR U
@@rowena I'm so so glad to see you are well and happy! I'm grateful for you, too! ❤
Please don't ever stop we loveee you
I feel you 100%, honey! Always love your intentionality and so grateful for your thoughts, always ~
I miss my potato mentor and creator so glad you’re back for once I ran to the description to apply to the team love you so so much welcome back 🍀🥔
Loved seeing your face back on my screen !! I’m glad you took the time for yourself and being intentional with your content and contribution to the online space ❤
I missed youu and your videos! Welcome back! 🎉❤
My potato queen!! I’ve missed your videos. Wonderful to see you again and catching up. Hehe
def missed you, ro. excited for the coming videos! love u.
The hug at the end ❤
* another hug via text here hehe *
Love this Q&A and how your life and channel are evolving! 😊 What a fantastic conversation… So excited for you and your future! 💃 Building a family and raising my son for the past 15 years is definitely my most important life accomplishment, and brought the deepest meaning into my life (and my husband’s). Sending you love ❤️ and positive vibes ✨ from Ottawa, Canada! 🇨🇦
Eeek! Missed you!! 😭❤️
Totally agree about the lack of original content on UA-cam... I love your honesty and how authentic you are :)
Commenting 0.2 seconds into the video because that bookshelf Wooper is the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life ❤ So happy to see ANYTHING you create, not matter what and no matter how often or sporadic 😊
This was so beautiful.
Ro honestly just do what you want, that alone is a breath of fresh air from content nowadays where everyone else is doing the same that everyone is doing, not new or authentic
Such a calming, relaxing, lovely vlog 🌸
As always watching you is just good for my soul, watching this just made me realise how excited i am for the home decor videos because i lovelovelove how everything looks!!
i'm in full support of you taking time off for yourself whenver you want. but i really hope you don't completely quit youtube. youtube is like my virtual cozy home and your videos are like my very special guest that i will continue to invite inside to catch up for a lifetime.
rooooooooo we missed youuuu 🤧😭🥺
I just popped in after a long break to find you in LA with a partner and plans! So good to see you again. Can't wait to go back and watch the last Q and A, and looking forward to your new content. Happy new season of life, Rowena!
I am waiting for this! Thank you for sharing ro!
My favorite UA-camr ❤
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ so happy, I didn’t watch the full video yet, but it’s already making me happy 🥺🥺🥺
🥹🥹 sending so so so much love!!
Thank you for all of the encouragement over the years, Rowena. It helped me start my own channel.
🥹😭🫶 will always be here rooting for you!!
you takes on celibacy reminded me of this romance book I love, 'Ellipsis: A Love Story' by Ellie Owen (which she's a very small indie author, it makes me love her work even more for how unique it is), where the author has a FWB situation with a character and every scene we have of them is either pre or after them being intimate, and then the author contrasts that relationship with the love interest where 97% of their scenes they share a deep emotional and intellectual connection. Hearing you talk about celibacy just reminded me of this book because there really is a difference between intimacy in terms of emotional connection, and intimacy in terms of physical connection, its a really important lesson to learn specially when so many of us mistake being desired with being loved
We all genuinely love you Ro (and may be James as well now 😅) and we missed you. That being said, it is totally upto you ...about your journey on YT, but I would love to see and hear from you, irrespective of the type of content. You're in someways our unpaid therapist❤ Thanks for being there in our lives❤
Yaaaay Rowena is back! It's so crazy seeing you reflect on all of this and entering a new chapter of your live. I'm turning 30 soon and getting married in 2 months, my friends have been making babieees and it hasn't clicked yet for me personally 🥺
Teach me sis
I was checking out your video every Monday hoping to see an update since your last one and finally, yay!!! Just so happy to see you doing well, Ro 🤗 am also preparing to start this life stage (1yr before the wedding hehe). Thankful to see someone I look up to with this type of relatable and grounded voice in media. 🌱✨🤗
😭 thank you for your patienceeee
Ong haven’t watched yet but I’m squealing from excitement omg omg I’m so happy for u! ❤❤❤❤❤
eeee!! we're squealing together hehe
Congratulations Rowena! I've been following and watching your video since you are single until now. I'm happy to see how you grow and feeling well. All the best for your plan and future journey. Thank you for sharing bits of your thoughts, feeling and life with us, the potatoes!
Congratulations on everything 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 you deserve it
thank youu 🥹🫶✨
Congrats my big sis ❤❤❤❤
I’m happy for you ❤
thanks mochiii 🍡💕
The little toot at the end! 😂 I hope you're taking care of yourself, sweet Ro. I missed you.
I missed you! Your energy is so comforting, and Ive always loved how authentic you are. Thanks for sharing 🥰
i love you !!!
Congratulations! I wish you and your affianced the best.
watching this video just reminded me why I subscribed to this channel, RO is original and that is what we all want especially at a time when everyone is just producing the same content. Thank you Rowena!
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@@rowenayes! Also where is your bookstand from?
Cutie pieeeeee! I missed my favorite online sweet potato ❤
hehe *HUGS*
Omgosh !! We miss you
miss you all too 😭
Love you Rowena! Its Shahreen ❤
So proud of you!!! I’m glad you’re well 🌷💕 thank you for all you’ve done and for being a friend online. Take care, always 💕
😭🫶 THANK YOU!!
Congratulations on everything!
thankyouuuu!!! 🥹
@@rowena of course! You Deserve it!
Nice to see you again sweetest potatoes
Why was I so excited to see you again?? You’re such a beautiful person that when I saw you posted, I clicked automatically💛💛💛
I sound dumb, but I love the way you think and see things.. if that makes sense?
not at all 😭 that's the best compliment!!
Thank you for sharing and being vocal about celibacy :) It truly is a beautiful thing to be able to experience healthy relationships and intimacy in ways we've been led to believe are impossible without intercourse. After all, we are primarily relational and spiritual beings and are made for so much more than the desires of the flesh.
Also so happy to see an RJ pillow on your couch! 🦙🩷
Welcome back bestieee 💕💕💕💕💕missed you so much ro! So happy to have you backkkk. Welcome backkkk
Idk about your other subscribers but I only follow a select few UA-camrs who provide a unique perspective on life that I can learn from and grow with slowly. I like to watch deep, meaningful content in long form that I can sit down with like a good book. I'm not a "Mr. Beast content watcher" if you know what I mean. Perhaps you don't have to worry so much about keeping up with that crowd (and all the other social media platforms that people are already getting tired of). You've always done more than "just productivity" to me and I bet most viewers would agree that it's not felt like meaningless content at all. Just do what you're passionate about and trust that the views will come from the truly authentic moments you share in the long run.
We miss you, Ro. ❤
Oh My God!!!! Congratulations Ro❤❤❤ Will you have a meet-up in Taipei again??
LITTLE SPUDS ❤❤❤❤
cutest little potates!!!
Loyal Potato 🥔
i love your houseeee
oHHH MY GOODNESS congratulations!!!
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Its so good to see you! Glad you're doing well!!!
I know this channel is more for females but THIS CHANNEL HELPED THE HOMIES AS WELL WE LOVE U 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I’m apart of the potato family:)))
I got burnt out on the over productive train as well and that's why I stopped subscribing! But I'm happy you're back and looking forward to your new present reality and what's to come! ❤
The 26 diamonds🥲🥺 He sounds very considerate. I'm so happy for you!!
🎉❤ missed you
Thank you
so good to be baaack 💕
you are one of the reasons i created my channel (it’s empty for now but i am making things) and i hope I’ll be able to make genuine and original content that comes from my own heart and mind and soul 💕 thank you for reminding me to stay true to who i am💞
thanks bestie 🥹🫂🫶
Welcome back 😊 Your topic of celibacy got me thinking. As an older person (compared to you hehe) we look back at the younger years as the time we ‘loved’ freely. As you grow older obviously your bodies change and sex drive does too. For example myself personally, I wish I had more sex when I was younger and able to. The old joke of get married to stop any sex isn’t that far from the truth. Although not all, long term married couples do have difficulty maintaining that level of passion they felt in the beginning years, no matter how much you love your partner. I was wondering if you had thought of this. And what your thoughts were on this.
I'm really sad that I'm based in Europe, so I cannot join Team Potato 💔 will invest in my editing and marketing skills so I can try to join in next time, hopefully for a remote position, would be a dream come true 🤍 we missed you, Ro! 💛
RJ in your back 💜💜💜💜
Love your videos! Congrats on everything in your life. 💖
yes plssss dating mindsets video
I love Dan Brown books!
Wow. You’re right.
You're already in motherhood if you're with child, it's just a matter of time before you can carry them outside of your body. Congratulations.
Besides loving your content and looking forward to it {always} and even referencing back… I think I love you more for that fart at the end of the video 👀😂😂 ❤
Love you ❤ touché
The sirens at the very end make me think the NY part of you is not so very far away after all :)
Looking forward to more content 😊
Also parent of an 18 month old and still figuring out what new life balance looks like...
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Hi Rowena
I’m from Taiwan as well
I love your channel most.
You are my first follow UA-camr to learn productivity
Here are all true things from your heart❤️🔥
Hope you keep your original heart
Slow down it’sOk🥰
Potatoes are having tater tots 😆🥔❤