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my favorite ‘people being ok’ moment was in high school, there was a trans senior who was the resident ‘binder dealer.’ he sold enbies and trans guys binders when their parents weren’t supportive or if they weren’t out, and i really appreciated it be the binder dealer you wish to see in the world
Ok this is me. I'm not trans but I live in a very conservative (and wealthy) area, so there's literally no stores that sell binders within several hours of us. I'm the only one of my friends that has a job and therefore a debit card, and my parents wouldn't know the difference between a sports bra and a binder. most ppl only know of gc2b, but if they're asking for recommendations, I always recommend underwerks cause jamie said he used them in a vid once
@user-un7rq1wy2c hey can you explain what you mean by that? jamie isn’t teaching kids to lie to their parents, and he hasnt ever said kids should hate their parents
I sometimes catch myself sitting at a work meeting, everyone's looking at me waiting for me to make a decision, and I think to myself "why are you all trusting me to make decisions, I'm just a child"
A couple yrs ago I was putting my cart away at the grocery store and this kid 18-22ish asked if he could have an extra loony (I'm canadian 😆) for his cart he "hadn't figured out how to adult yet" and I was like I'm in my 30s I have 3 kids and still trying to figure it out
Feel very silly writing this. But I’m a transmasc non binary guy and I’ve been watching this channel for a few years. I finally got a binder a few days ago and I’m incredibly happy, I’ve been wanting one for years and it’s taken me a while to get to the place where I could get one. Thank you for making videos about being trans, it’s helped me a lot during my gender journey. :]
Learning about trans people didn't make me trans, but it did make me realize I wasn't broken. I've felt the same way about my gender my entire life, I just didn't have the words.
@@professorfoxtrot nope, still not how it works and your attempts are pathetically lame. Transgender people exist and nothing you can say will ever change that.
Same! Ever since I was really young, like in early elementary school (so around the ages of 5-8) I had this feeling that I still can’t explain. I never thought outright “I want to be a boy” until I was around 11, but looking back I’m pretty sure that’s because I genuinely didn’t think it was possible for me to be one. I was introduced to the topic of being trans by Noahfinnce, and pretty quickly realized: “oh, that’s why I feel like this.” There’s nothing wrong with us, we aren’t broken, and we certainly deserve to exist as who we actually are.
I have 2 cats. Their names are Oba & Iris. They're both domestic short hair. They're both rescues. I don't have an exact age for them but I would estimate Oba is about 10 years old & Iris is about 8 years old. Their favorite color is laser pointer red. Their occupation ranges from alarm clock to snugglers. When I name my pets, I give them names from different mythologies. Iris is named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow because she's a calico. Oba is named after a divine African river spirit who was tricked into cutting off her own ear. I named her this because when she showed up on my porch, part of her ear was missing. If I didn't find the name of this river spirit, I would have broken from my tradition & named her Vinnie after Vincent Van Gogh.
I often name my (multitude of) reptiles after different mythologies, but somewhat unintentionally; I name them after astral bodies because my mom has a lasting love for the stars.
@@fevre_dream8542 I loved reading world mythology stories since I was little & I try to find names that match my pets' personalities when I give them names.
I mean, as someone who has had (well, technically still has I guess) significant mental health stuff going on and is now doing okay - I feel like everyone who is now okay found a unique way there. Does that make sense? Might not...
He was speak8ng about families: "All happy families are happy in similar way, but all unhappy familiea are miserable each in their own way". My rough translation.
As requested: I have 2 cats, Leo and Orla. Leo is a 9 year old, Maine Coon Domestic Short-hair mix, whose favorite color is purple. His occupation is home security alarm and boob stepper-onner. Orla is a 1 year old Domestic Short-shair calico whose favorite color is black. Her occupation is ponytail-holder thief and tripping hazard. They are my pride and joy.
I love Maine Coons! Mine is named Nugget. She likes knocking things off my bathroom counter when she feels ignored and chewing on my ponytail while I sit on the couch. Have a wonderful year!
Oh hey, one of mine is also called Leo! He identifies as pretentious drama queen, his breed is 'fluffy'. Our other two are called Chekov ('if do the flirty eyes I can get away with anything, I will also fart in your face'), and Moritz ('I am Death on Toebeans, slayer in the night. Headscratchies are kinda nice though.')
Maybe that's why I've been feeling crap for a year and a half since my parents gave away our cats. I don't have the healing magic I had for 20 years. .... Does listening to cats on YT help or does it need to be real physical purring you can feel anywhere on your arms or torso?
@@Roadent1241 From the quick check I just did. The frequency holds therapeutic effects, so a video should help. But the vibrations actually have shown to reduce blood pressure, alleviate stress, and aid in the process of healing. So the real thing would be better.
I’m 36, but often watching your videos I get that “hello grown up… I am also a grown up” feeling. I’ve learned so much from you, and you’ve helped me understand and express non binary gender identity. Thank you for all that you do!
When I babysit and then read to my niece and nephew, I read them 2 chapters instead of one. They think I'm a pushover, but the truth is that I'm now hooked on the story and want to know how it continues.
I mean, if being a pushover means more reading, then I'm all for it. Jokes on them anyway. They think they're getting something extra, but really it's just more book, something that's good for them anyway.
I adore children’s books. If you haven’t read Winnie the Pooh, give it a try. AA Milne also wrote a second Pooh book and two short books of poetry for children.
My wife and I are the same. We have been together for 25 years and we never run out of things to talk about! I can’t even imagine not sharing everything with her.
I forget if it's called sweet potato casserole or something else (NOT to be confused with sweet potato pie!) but as an American, I can vouch for the fact that if a dish simultaneously makes you go, "that looks delicious" and "that looks disgusting"... you're absolutely right.
I love sweet potato casserole! We don't put the marshmallows on top so that I can have it. I attribute the weird delicious/disgusting feeling to it visually reminding me of baby food. Not that baby food tastes bad. It just has a weird texture I don't like. When we make it, I always end up putting just a little sweet potato casserole on my plate and then getting more if/when I go back for seconds (plus the green bean casserole)
Sweet Potato Souffle, pie, crumble, so many other names for it. The Fluff one mentioned, is usually in reference to using Jiff marshmallow fluff (basically the melted goo that's used to make marshmallows, but in a very sticky and gloopy form), instead of regular marshmallows! I truly get pouty at the holidays up in Canada, because only/usually only the Southern States carrying them, are McD's sweet potato pies, and Patti LaBelle's Sweet Potato Pie. Sooooo good, I love the lot of them! lol
My mom's sweet potato casserole is to DIE for... No marshmallows, they get replaced with brown sugar and pecans. The brown sugar forms this crunchy crust, so it's crunchy and creamy and sweet and... It's so good. I'm so hungry now.
Love this. I’m very chatty and will talk to anyone, but there aren’t many people I would just sit and be quiet with. Those in my life who I can do this with are the ones I most cherish.
I'm cis guy gay 49yr old and you're teaching me so much. I don't have anyone. It makes me feel wonderful that you have Shaba. Hopefully I will meet my life partner 😀
Remember to focus on yourself and the person you want to be. Other than that, just put yourself out there and be patient. I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for!
While I don't have a cat the character I played in my favorite DnD campaign did. The character was a Dhampir fighter and he had a black cat named Ebony. Ebony was the pet/emotional support cat of the party and he was our chaotic king.
Our cat's name is Smudge! He is a 4 year old, all black Domestic Shorthair. I don't know his favorite color (but am now DETERMINED to find out) and he loves to snuggle up in fuzzy blankets that are the same texture that he is. His occupation is being an emotional support animal and he well exceeds expectations as he has literally trained himself to be a medical alert cat/service animal as he has alerted us to several seizures and cardiac events and will come up and lay on my chest when I'm not feeling well! He is the best little emotional support animal I could ask for. Thank you for asking me to brag about my cat. I could talk about my love for him all day.
This might seem random but I wanted to share a story I had with one of my friends! I was watching Jamie with a few of my friends, we were having a conversation, I can't remember what it was about, but I hear one of my friends call Jamie "She" I asked them, "You know Jamie is ftm, right?" They responded "I thought Jamie was mtf! He looks so masculine! I knew he was trans but not which one!" Long story short Jamie passes so hard one of my friends thought he was mtf!
What??? I hear one of my friends call Jamie "She" I asked them, "You know Jamie is ftm, right?" They responded "I thought Jamie was mtf! He looks so masculine! I knew he was trans but not which one!" That makes literally NO SENSE whatsoever. Obviously masculine/male in appearance, how did they mistake Jammi as female??? Wth?
@@tracylf5409 when they heard Jamie is trans, there were two options "mtf who hasnt started transision yet" or "ftm who passes perfecly" and they wrongly went with the first.
@@martinacocca4225 Jammi's been going on for years online. Do people now actually look at things on the Internet and think they were posted 1 second ago? It's just really weird.
14:40 I totally agree that animals know when you're sick- I had a dog who taught herself to alert to my blood sugar after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She even started sleeping with her head on my pillow or on my chest so she could smell my breath. She was my cuddle buddy every night for 5 years, until I lost her too soon to kidney failure. RIP Honey. You were the best girl.
My cat's name is Toph, shes a grey tuxedo standard shorthair. Her job is headbutting away bad dreams and she is blind, so she doesn't have an official favorite color, but looks amazing in royal blue.
Yeay! This bioacoustician is delighted that you discovered frog chorusing! They do sing like birds (and insects, and some mammals, and even fish). That looks to be tree frogs cleverly using the resonance of the chimes to amplify their love songs. ❤🐸❤
We have two cats! Sarafina: 6 year old medium-fur mixed breed with domestic and maine coone traits. Occupation is having no thoughts. Priscilla: 6 year old short-haired tabby and tortoiseshell mix. Occupation: complaining to husband about anything and everything like a Karen.
Thank you Jamie for the wonderful dose of wholesomeness! The meme about the cat comforting the dog during the storm made me think of my own dogs. 10 years ago, we adopted a pittie/ Bassett Hound/ French Bulldog mix named Colonel Stubby. We kept the name because it was perfect for him. He has always been very full of himself, quite fearless & doesn't seem to know he's not a giant dog physically. The only thing he is afraid of is thunder storms & to say he is terrified of them would be putting it lightly. He trembles violently in fear until the storm passes. Nothing seemed to help - not comforting, treats, blankies, thunder shirts or toys - until we adopted a sweet female white German Shepherd we named Stella. Stella was extremely patient & nurturing & immediately was very protective of Stubby - despite the fact that he was 2 years older & an adult, while she was still a puppy. Stella would curl up around Stubby to comfort him & make him feel safe. It worked. Every time a storm hit, even if we were away, we knew Stella would look out for her brother. This practice continued for almost 8 years - until last year. Stella was diagnosed with lymphoma & passed away in the spring, Stubby by her side. We had her cremated & placed her urn on a table next to our sofa, where she liked to sit & look out the window. Now, every time there is a storm, Stubby climbs up on that spot & sits next to her urn, as he tries hard to be a brave boy. I think in some way, Stella's sweet, gentle spirit is still comforting him.
Well until November I had a cat. Her name was Lilith, and she was an American shorthair which is shorthand for unknown mix. We do think there was some Burmese as other than coloration she looked like every other Burmese cat we saw. She was 18, would have been 19 in June. Her favorite color was purple, and darker shades of blue. As for occupation, I'll say model as she would strike poses around the house and was always a tiny little girl.
I agree, Jamie, that kittehs make life worthwhile. FTR, my Tarbelle is an 11-year-old golden-eyed sable tripod who is currently a live-in therapy cat for a human friend with severe anxiety issues; she sends warm purrs to you, Shaaba, Apollo and Prawn.
I foster a diabetic kitty with few remaining teeth - he's a truly good boy. He's a great alarm clock, as soon as he hears my phone he's in my face looking for food.
My cat "Bear" is a chartreux mix (fluffy blue coat like the I can haz cheezeburger cat, but without the flat face) who was a shelter kitten. He is 17 yrs old now, but you really can't tell a difference between him now & once he was an "adult sized" kitten. His profession is nurse. He has on multiple occasions informed me that my thyroid is off, including for several months before the Drs diagnosed it by laying across my neck. He either accompanies or comes check the on me if I haven't returned after some time, to the bathroom when I wake him up from our nap/sleep. He sleeps under my blanket, between my knees/calves, hugging them as he sleeps. I take muscle relaxers, for painsomnia, that often have me falling asleep on the toilet, which is when he will paw or cry loudly to wake me up & "take me" back to bed with him. He's so in tune with me, he kept me awake for 3 early morning hours, pawing me awake every time I tried to go back to sleep after I had taken both meds for the "heart burn" I was having I noticed when first woken up & of course my muscle relaxer. The next few hours of him not letting me fall asleep likely saved my life as I don't know if I would have thought nearly as quick as I was able to awake & aware. I had been suddenly hit with excruciating leg/arm/neck/chest pain, with my heart feeling like it had a hand squeezing it. I had been worried about exactly this happening for years, been to the hospital for chest pain multiple times due to pain/stress, so I was well aware in the first instant I was having a heart attack. After shaking off the instinct to call my mom, I called 911. Thanks to health anxiety, I knew I had chewable aspirin, which I normally can't use as it triggers/worsens asthma, in a first aid kit with an asthma inhaler right outside my bedroom door & a bag packed with phone chargers already from a weekend visit to my brother. I kissed my cat, told him "thank you", then walked out, grasping at my beast in pain since the attack started, to the EMTs that pulled up only a minute (which felt like a long time in the moment) later. Once I climbed into the EMT rig, the first time out of many that I needed help, things became a chaos of questions & hands touching me. As an autistic with both sensory sensitivities & social anxiety, the next several hours became something of a sensory nightmare, then for the rest of the 2 days I was there, a mix of heart warming love & gratitude for my cat, a relief to have survived *another* consequence of medical providers not listening to me, & the anger it ever got to this point, as well as anger I'm always paying the consequences, not them. I'd say he's a much better nurse than the ones I pay, saving me from a " widows maker" heart attack with a 12% survival rate.
We have a 5 year-old, black domestic short hair named Kiki. I don't know her favorite color but her job is 'Professional Cuddler / Menace to Society' and we love her dearly.
I think most cats' job description is a combination of professional cuddler and menace. And if you're lucky, there will be a little pest control in their contact. But mostly it's just coddled and menacing
We have 3 cats in our home. A black cat named Inky, a white and grey cat named Momo, and a long-haired grey cat named Clyde. Inky currently rules the house as the Queen, Momo is her jester and Clyde moonlights as a houseplant most days ( always sitting quietly in the sun). lol
Jammie, there are a lot of the younger generation that is now having kids and they are teaching their babies sign language as they teach them words and it’s amazing to see how much easier it is to understand babies at younger ages because even if you don’t understand what they are saying, you can understand what they’re signing.
My cat, Squijum, is a domestic shorthair, brown tabby with white belly and paws, green eyes, and the most gorgeous mascara markings on his face. At nearly 14 years old, he has retired from his previous career as a gymnast. He now spends most of his time snuggling, purring, and judging the quality of my knitting yarn. I can't say he has a favorite color, but his favorite yarns are wool/ alpaca blends.
15:30 Looks like a Pyr! They're flock guardians, very protective and good-natured around young ones. Mine ended up mothering any baby animal she crossed paths with, even human ones! 😂
The dedication of "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe": "My dear Lucy, I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I did not realize that girls grow quicker than books. As a result you are already too old for fairy tales, and by the time it is printed and bound you will be older still. But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again. You can then take it down from some upper shelf, dust it, and tell me what you think of it." I always loved the idea that after you "grow out of" kids books, when you reach adulthood you can actually grow back into them again and enjoy them on another level.
I accidentally discovered you because of a former set of videos you did with Mama Doctor Jones. I just want you to know that I adore your sense of humor. Life has been kicking my husband and I in the teeth since September, so videos like this one give me a tiny spark of joy that has been missing. Keep up the good work. You are an amazing human being, and I can tell you are very cherished by your wife. Much love from Texas!
Best of luck! But plenty of men look better without them, and honestly- I prefer when my hubby is clean-shaven. Beards are itchy and scratchy when we're trying to snuggle or kiss lol
I hope you can grow your awesome beard. But like someone else said, just know that if you can't, it doesn't make you less of a man. Body hair growth is mostly genetic, so if your dad is a hairy dude and had a full beard, chances are, so will you (coz T will activate those body hair growing genes, basically). So yeah, if you want an idea how you'll look in the future, just look at the other men in your family. Coz you've got their DNA, so that's probably what you'll end up looking like
I DO have cats-2 tabbies, 1 brown, 1 orange. Our brown tabby is also named Apollo and the orange is Purrcy because, like your kitty, has a VERY loud purr. The names came from reading the Percy Jackson books which are meant for young people (I did read some with my kids and some on my own because they're just so good!) 🌈💜
I have a cat. Her name is Ellie. She is a regular shorthair housecat. She is 1 year old . Her favorite color is green . Occupations in communication and quality control of beds. As side hobbies she is a connaisseur of treats and explorer of gravity.
07:51 One of my best friends from GW2, is retired, and he and his wife DO THIS EXACT THING! I actually sent it to him on Discord to show him. They're retired, have a beautiful home, and an even more beautiful view. So they always have their morning coffee, watch the sun rise, and so many other lovely little routines, like always watching the tele together before going to sleep, etc. Thanks for your vids, as always!
I’m 55 and I love YA books… and I have two cats Bolla (means bread roll or bun) because as a kitten she used to snuggle up in our bread basket. She’s a chartreaux cat , gray (or blue as it’s called) and a real ball buster. Her brother is called Linus and he’s mixed breed and a real darling and very delicate.
I'm gonna check my windchimes for frog choirs now, thanks! Also, my cat: I have an orange cat named Goose. He has the IQ of a gum wrapper and is a professional bird *SHADOW* hunter (he doesn't hunt birds, he only hunts their shadows) and I love him with all of my heart.
My mom has 2 black Bombay cats and they are very cute. Mischief is tiny and elegant. She meows a lot and will purr if you look at her because she wants attention always. A very confident cat. Rogue is a clumsy cat. He broke both his ears chasing Mischief and running headfirst into things that she jumped over. He is BUILT. He also will attack you if you pet him for too long or for too short. You have to magically just know the exact amount of pets he needs. He is very shy and skittish.
My (bombay) cat is actually named after a demon. if not trained and exerciced properly from youth they are sometimes actual demons:/ Fun fact: that black fur + yellow eyes is the equivalent to what is seen in humans with melanin (dark skin, Brown eyes) and it gives Bombay cats (as potrayed as black panthers) more helthier and longer lifetime;) Good luck with those demons:)
I have a large dog. A german shepherd. Much energy, much dog, but also the best friend I could ever ask for. Even if he barks at everything and everyone right now. 8 months. We're working on it.
Cats definitely know. Luna, our huge mainly outside baby, stayed with me the whole time I had pneumonia. She laid on my chest and purred. Which hurt, but also comforted me. Also, Singer, the half feral old cat of my stepmom started laying on the exact spot where they cut my bone. I'm pretty sure her purring helped heal my bone. She hadn't even let me touch her for most of her life.
My cat's name is Merlin, we got him when we started feeding him because our neighbors abandoned him when they moved (they're famous youtubers now, and i'm tempted to 'expose' them lol) and since he wasn't loved properly he is still bites sometimes but we love him anyways. I moved away to college but he still sleeps on my favorite blanket that I left for him every single day, I'm not sure what his favorite color is, I'll have to ask the next time I see him.
Omg wholesome memes??. Thank you for this amazing new years gift! edit: I LOVE MY CAT’S SO MUCH TOO Edit 2: I have two cat’s. They’re called Sophia and Bella. They’re just black cats, we don’t really know their breed. Their favourite colour is purple. Their occupation is bringers of love and comfort. I love them so much I can’t even express it…
I have two cats, both American shorthairs, the older orange tabby is named Crookshanks (Hermione's cat's name from HP, he was named before JKR revealed her true colors) and the slightly younger black one is Damian. Crooky has one braincell and he only thinks of food, and we had him as a kitten so he's very tolerant and loves being treated like a baby and likes to climb up and sit on our shoulders. Damian was rescued later in his life (came home with us at 3 years old) so he takes a lot longer to warm up to people. He loves my sister and I, but he's still jumpy around my dad after four years together (though there has been progress, he will hesitantly let my dad pet him). He also has a small white spot on his chest that looks like a heart from the right angle it's so cute 🤍
I have a cat! Her name is Feoh after the first rune in the futhark (because our older cat was Alfa) - She's a ragdoll and coming into her 9th year. She's a creamy white marshmallow with just a bit of heat-browning on the ears and tail. Her favourite colour is probably Green, and she's the Queen of this kingdom we call home.
16:54 I have a cat named Squeegee Gherkin, he’s a Sphinx (I’m allergic so we had narrow options), he’s a little over three months old, his favorite color (if I had to guess) would probably be red, and his occupation is Agent of Chaos
My cat's name is Miette. She is dilute tortoiseshell colour point with white feet, blue eyes, and a bob tail, and very floofy. I got her from the SPCA so I dont know her history. She is about eight years old, the softest cat I've ever owned, and also the one who most likes to approach strangers.
I celebrated New Years with friends and their two guinea pigs. The guinea pigs were so scared of the fireworks at first so my friends spent a lot of time giving them cuddles (my cuddles would have been less appreciated as the "strange human" in the group") and also yummy treats and generally a lot of attention. By the end they weren't so scared because they knew that their humans were there to protect them and one even comforted the other. (I got some cuddles with them when there weren't fireworks to scare them.)
I just turned... older... and I still feel that way. There are peeps I work with who are 5-10 years younger than me, but have the house, the kids, the partner, and their student loans paid off. Then I'll watch my cousins or hang out with my uncles (2 of whom are younger than me and in less 'adult' shape than me) and I'll feel like the wise old sage.
The Sweet Potatoe thing you were asking about could be sweet potatoe cassorole or candied yams. Either one is amazing. It's more of a dessert then a sidedish, but a lot of Americans use it as both. It can be very sweet, but personally, it's my favorite Thanksgiving dish. Edit: I have five cats; Theo, Jiji, Ellie, Truffle, and Nimbus. Truffle's favorite color is red.
I have 3 cats, all american shorthairs. The oldest one is named Pepper, he's a total sweetheart and he's scared of everything. We got him when he was about 14 weeks old and he's about 10 now. The second one is named Google, he's pretty stupid but he's also super soft, we've had him for like 7 or 8 years. The third is maybe 3 months old, his name is Pixie (we thought he was a girl when we first got him) and he's a menace but he's so cute its hard to care half the time. I think all their favorite colors are yellow because my comforter is and they love it but they're unemployed (lazy).
I have two cats! Leo and Zeppelin are brothers from the same litter. They are orange, with white chests, noses and paws. They are now sixteen years old, and have lived with me since they were ten weeks old. Time flies… :) Will tweet a picture of my boys at you, because they are my favourite boys in the whole world. 😁
My cat is Lily. She's a big tabby-calico mix, and she's my best friend. Originally, my daughter adopted her from a family who said one of their kids developed an allergy to her. She was only a year old, and I think their kids may have been mean to her because she seemed traumatized, and her whiskers were cut very short. She was terrified of my grandkids, so my daughter brought her to me. Eventually, her whiskers grew back, she became less skittish, and now we're like peas in a pod. (edited for grammar)
My cat's name is Huiju. He is 3 years old. He is mixed and I adopted him as a rescue cat (my favourite breed: rescued! Adopt, don't shop!). His favourite colour is green, like his eyes 💚 he is a bird expert and spends a lot of his time researching them through our window. He knows every species in our area, when they fly, eat and sleep, what they eat and where they migrate. 🐦
I have two boys, both are golden british short hairs and cousins. Luca (Luciano) is 6 and loves to be called a 'very pretty boy' the most. His favorite toys are sweatpants string and flappy feathers on a string. He also likes being talked to in different languages. Oliver (Prince Charming) is 4 and has the most adorable pitched meow I've ever heard. His tail vibrates in excitement when he gets his food and he drools when you scratch his chin. His favorite toy is everything, as long as he gets to play with it in bed. I've never had pedigree cats before and those two taught me that breed characterizations are bogus. Major red cat energy from both, they are not chill couch cushion cats, they are little terrors and I love them very much.
Sweet potato casserole, the dish with the marshmallows on top, is widely beloved here in the USA. There are different top layer options as well, so if marshmallows aren't your thing, try the pecan crumble version perhaps. As for my cat, her name is Carmilla, she is a domestic shorthair-which is basically a default housecat and not so much a defined breed, and she is black all over with very light green eyes that sometimes look yellow. Her favorite color if I had to guess is the color of the floor when the sun is pooling on it, and her career is ostensibly emotional support cat, but in reality she is a very creative gal and professional inconvenience inventor. I love her very much.
@@theshortone1959 oh boy lucky for me the man I wanna marry respects that food preferences can differ without it being a divorcible offense. Personally I like sweet potatoes in many forms, including casserole and pie. If you don't, okay, more for me!
I’m not a fan of comment prompts, but can’t resist commenting about my domestic shorthair rescued tabby Almaz, who is a 16 year old boy and is the sweetest thing. He is such an affectionate and adorable cat, he’s been with me through thick and thin. He lost his right hind leg at 5 years old, but it hasn’t dampened his spirit much at all.
I started reading YA books when my kids were reading them. Now they're grown & living in different states, and I still get YA books from the library. I'm still amazed at how well-written and "deep" some of them are. Plus, they're usually fun and immersive!
Really? Most of the ones I find are romance based and have underage screwing and I just... I want dragons. I want robots without the 'exploring allo crap'. I've not been having much luck but the allo crap is why I avoid reading adult stuff, the stuff I always saw mother reading/heard mother listening to on tapes in the car.
@@Roadent1241::begin kidlit nerd mode:: May I suggest the work of Darcie Little Badger? "A Snake Falls to Earth" is about family and friendship; "Elatsoe" is a murder mystery where the title character can raise the ghosts of the dead (which is how she's accompanied by the ghost of her childhood dog). Also check out "Iron Widow" by Xiran Jay Zhao -- it's the story of the only female emperor of China, but reimagined with Mecha space robots. Not exactly a "triumph of allo relationships" story 😼😹
@@Roadent1241 Have you read Rachel Hartman? Plenty of dragons, with some unusual traits. Romance does happen, but it's not the main focus. And the world-building is extremely well done, including several cultures with different concepts of gender. I recommend starting with "Seraphina" for your introduction to the world. "Shadow Scale" completes the story. "Tess of the Road" and "In the Serpent's Wake" are set in the same world with some overlapping characters, but tell a separate story.
@@Roadent1241 This is also why I have trouble finding books meant for an older audience. I’m currently trying to reread all my Rick Riordan books though, so I’m set on what to read for a while.
My cat is currently sleeping in one of her baskets on top of the kitchen shelves with just her ears peaking up over the sides of the baskets 🧺 🥰 Her names Ella and she can put a smile on even the grumpiest of faces.
Whatever you are working towards right now. Remember, whether you think things are moving too quickly or you worry things are stuck and not moving. That's normal. Take a breath. Reflect on what you want. Adjust to fix what you think isn't working. It's okay to move at your own pace. You can get where you want to go. Just believe in yourself. And breath. 🩷🦕🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🦖🩵
I appreciate this! I’m moving in a few days. Not a big move, the new place is just 5 minutes away, but moving is always a bit stressful. I guess I just wanted to publicly say how proud I am of myself for making it through this stressful adult process. And I’m thankful for the help I’ve received in learning how to do these adult things. If you’re reading my random rant, please know that you should be proud of yourself because you’re going forwards, one step at a time, and that’s an incredible feat!!!
@@discordiadingle3203I don't see this as a rant. It's sharing about a struggle and, being thankful for the support you have from other(s) and sending encouragement out into the world. You are a good human. It's 100% understandable for moving to be stressful, no matter where. You got this! May you have the opportunity to build in some rest & recovery time. You deserve it. Even if not everything is done to the ideal degree or speed that you'd prefer. ♥️ Thanks for the offer of support and validation to random Internet folks. You rock.
Yes, I have a cat. Her name is Tabaxi Rogue and she's a long-haired brown tabby (breed unknown). She's 6 years old, her favorite color is purple and her occupation is Emotional Support Animal and Queen of the House. 😻
(16:45) I have a cat. Her name is Disa (long i). She's a European Shorthair tabby-tortie and is an old lady at 15 and a half (16 in May). Her favorite color is blue, because that's the color of the ball that dispenses treats when she pushes it around. Her occupation is emotional support animal because she supports me emotionally all day every day.
The fact that the company thought that the one woman's happiness at hearing her late husband's voice each day was important enough to put what I'm sure was a not insignificant amount of resources into getting that recording and restoring it just for her. That's so super wholesome.
That sweet potato thing with marshmallows is extremely sweet even by American standards, so I guess it depends on whether you're into that kind of thing.
I've always hated it, but unfortunately most of my family thinks that's the only way to eat sweet potatoes. They were genuinely amazed when I ate them with just a little butter and salt and still say I'm weird for it.
@@RurikDankil I use garlic salt, but otherwise same. I don't hate hate the sweet version and I might have a little bit if it's there, but it's not something I'd seek out.
Blasphemy. My family makes sweet potatoes with a caramelized pecan topping and using real sweet potatoes. My brother's ex came to one Thanksgiving and brought "sweet potatoes" which were canned sweet potato filling covered in Cool Whip. I said out loud, "Seriously?" Which was admittingly rude and the double elbows I received from my brother and my husband were entirely justified.
Me getting up a bit after 5 a.m. , getting ready and having some 5 minutes of breakfast alone before leaving the house. Yeah, I'd really enjoy that hours of talking breakfast start of the day 😅
In response to the thing about “the sweet potato thing” (sweet potato casserole, or at least that’s what my family calls it): it’s really good!! While it does sound weird at first, the sweet potatoes mix really well with the marshmallows since they aren’t too sweet, yet still a bit sweet, and they provide a flavor other than just “sweet”!
as a trans guy who’s turning 30 this year and just had his first t shot a few days ago i really appreciated your comments here! i feel like i’m still so young and my life is just beginning, even though many people say 30 is for some reason old.
I have a black and white domestic short hair cat named Mo. His profession is caring for my chronically ill self, and his favorite place to be is on my lap in "our" chair. When I need to rest and am pushing through a task anyway, he pesters me until I sit down, then he helps me recover by being my living heating pad. We make a good team!
I have 2 cats and there is very much also one - Charcole, who demands cuddles when she wants them (usually screams at about 3 AM until I get up and go sit in the living room with her for half an hour) but also makes you earn her love and won’t interact unles it’s on her terms, while the other - Saphire, has become the self appointed mum of the whole household, looks after everyone, and tollerates things that most cats would smother you in your sleep for even thinking about! Saphire adopted one of our dogs when we first got him because we didn’t realise we had been lied to about his age and he was too young to be away from his mum, and also has crippling anxiety. We joke that she thinks she’s half dog and he think he’s half cat because of how they both act now lol. She has also very much made herself an unofficial therapy cat for mine and my partners physical disabilities and mental health. It’s pretty much to the point where we know when we are not ok because she comes to look after us. I never even knew cats could be like this until we had her. She’s just so in tune with what everyone needs and so patient in looking after whoever needs it at the time
My brother used to drink a gallon of milk a day so chocolate milk boy could be doing the same. When my mother survived cancer but couldn’t only drink we made special milkshakes for her that contained all her required vitamins and minerals. We used 3 gallons of vanilla frozen yogurt a week. Our local grocery store made sure it was always available for her. As that was all she could eat. When she passed we let them know because other than us they only went through about 1 gallon a week
I have two lovely cats. Nikolai is a 9 year old black and white, Catherine is a 3 year old ginger lass. Nikolai's an absolute baby and loves all the attention (and food) he can get and purrs at the drop of a hat. He's a professional food-seeker. I've seen him try to eat uncooked gluten-free spiral pasta off the kitchen floor. Catherine is a professional menace. One of her many nicknames is the Bed Shark because she will attack your feet by reaching under the blankets. I love them both dearly.
I have 2 cats by the names of Yuri and Ted. Yuri is a red silver (blotched) tabby Maine Coon, and Ted is a cinnamon spotted tabby Arabian Mau. Both will turn six years old this year. They do not have favourite colours, nor any occupation, but are happily living as roommates with me, trading cuddles and purrs for food. Actually, Ted does serve quite well as a furry heating pad, especially in winter (read: any temperatures below 20°C) as he'll either nap on my lap or crawl under the bedding.
Answering your question about cats... My cat's name is Lupa, she is a 3 year old brown tabby. Favorite color is stinky brown because that means food. She has a thriving biscuit making business and spends a lot of time kneading on soft fluffy blankets. Her side hustle is to vet all the hiding spots in the house for emergencies or for a nice sound nap. Love your videos Jamie! Thank you for your wholesome videos and also the not so wholesome ones where you break down phobia with rationale and evidence. ❤
My first cat was my heart, she was an american gray tabby cat. Her name was 'Saj and she loved to be gently tossed onto pillow piles. I miss her. ❤ i love this wholesome start! Happy new year!!!
No cat should ever be punished for pushing something to the ground. It is a divine assignment from God that cats should test to make sure gravity is working every day. My current cat is Fidelity, she’s a seal point Ragdoll, 6 years old, just my latest in a long line of cats. I’m 64 and have had 12 other indoor/ outdoor pet cats. Not to mention all the feral cats I provide boxes and food for.
The skipping one made me think of my dad. He passed away 15yrs ago. When I was 17 or 18 we had known he had cancer for a yr or 2 and one day he told me he read this study that people who skip are happier we were walking into a store so we held hands and did this weird limpy sad interpretation of skipping (I think it was his passive aggressive way of thumbing his nose at the study or something 😂) but it just felt so him and always makes me happy to think about it 😆
the mashed sweet potatoes thing is made with sweet potatoes, orange juice, and some other stuff, and of course the marshmellows on top. It's pretty good, but definitely very sweet.
We have two tabbies- one is named Bambi and has no teeth (had to get them removed from root infections no vet had caught before it got that bad) she is the dinner alarm, the other is Munchee and she is 15 pounds with the highest pitched meow, she is a full time Goof. We just kept their shelter names- we’ve had Bambi for 10 years (she’s 12) and Munchee for 4 (shes 6) ❤❤
I have two cats and I love them so much, regardless of how frustrating they can be at times. An 11yo black cat called Wappu (I adopted her when she was 1 and that's the name she was given at the shelter, May 1st being her approximated date of birth and "Vappu" is the Finnish name for May Day, and a common girls name. May Day has pagan roots so I thought it fit her well, being a black cat and all. Using a W instead of a V just makes it more fancy.) Her occupations are a stubborn little demon spawn, a general menace that is hard to find in the dark or see from any dark surface (like black clothes), a lap cat, and my guardian angel. (When I adopted her she saved my life simply by existing.) My other cat is a 9yo calico called Nuit. She's very timid, scared of everything and spooks easily, she loves me and Wappu and is fine when it's just us but if anyone visits they're lucky to see the tip of her tail. She always sleeps next to me but has very specific preferences about it: she always has to be on my left side (wall side) and she needs scritches until satisfied, otherwise she WILL meow in my ear and gently paw at my shoulder or face until I do it. She also wants to use my arm/hand as a pillow, which means my sleeping positions are often quite twisted and uncomfortable. Her occupation is being a forever baby.
Hope you liked the wholesome start to the year! 💛
Do you like CHEESE? 🧀
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Why hello there! Thank you for there wholesome memes :D
I’m dairy free but I can have hard cheese so I’m happy
cool snake! has that always been there? 🤔
is it a snake? 🤔 watching this at 360p to safe emissions. ^.^ anyhow, the tattoo is cool! ^.^
It's called sweet potato casserole and it is awesome. yes, all the cheese
my favorite ‘people being ok’ moment was in high school, there was a trans senior who was the resident ‘binder dealer.’ he sold enbies and trans guys binders when their parents weren’t supportive or if they weren’t out, and i really appreciated it
be the binder dealer you wish to see in the world
Ok this is me. I'm not trans but I live in a very conservative (and wealthy) area, so there's literally no stores that sell binders within several hours of us. I'm the only one of my friends that has a job and therefore a debit card, and my parents wouldn't know the difference between a sports bra and a binder.
most ppl only know of gc2b, but if they're asking for recommendations, I always recommend underwerks cause jamie said he used them in a vid once
@audreymccurley8562
that’s amazing :))) you’re a real one 🫡
I'm a transman with unaccepting family. But I was able to supply binders to a few of my friends, it made them so happy. ❤
That is so cool. I wish he was here in Texas where the people are to conservative to sell binders!
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hey can you explain what you mean by that? jamie isn’t teaching kids to lie to their parents, and he hasnt ever said kids should hate their parents
Fun fact: you're never ever getting out of that mindset of feeling not like a real adult. We're all just out here faking to be lol
I'm 29 - fake it till you make it is absolutely my motto for adulting.
I sometimes catch myself sitting at a work meeting, everyone's looking at me waiting for me to make a decision, and I think to myself "why are you all trusting me to make decisions, I'm just a child"
A couple yrs ago I was putting my cart away at the grocery store and this kid 18-22ish asked if he could have an extra loony (I'm canadian 😆) for his cart he "hadn't figured out how to adult yet" and I was like I'm in my 30s I have 3 kids and still trying to figure it out
I'm about to turn 52, can confirm 😅
Well, I do sort of feel like an adult at 70, but mostly, I feel like a 36-year-old trapped in a 70-year-old body.
Feel very silly writing this. But I’m a transmasc non binary guy and I’ve been watching this channel for a few years. I finally got a binder a few days ago and I’m incredibly happy, I’ve been wanting one for years and it’s taken me a while to get to the place where I could get one. Thank you for making videos about being trans, it’s helped me a lot during my gender journey. :]
Congratulations on getting the binder!
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That’s awesome!!! So happy for you, homie! ❤
Hell yeah! Wear it safely and I hope it makes you feel as incredible as you are!
CONGRATS ON THE BINDER AAAHHH
Learning about trans people didn't make me trans, but it did make me realize I wasn't broken. I've felt the same way about my gender my entire life, I just didn't have the words.
It's an agreed upon lie.
@@professorfoxtrot yes, you are agreeing to a lie that trans people aren't really trans. Not my issue.
@@waffles3629 Transgender is the same as trans species. It's all fictional.
@@professorfoxtrot nope, still not how it works and your attempts are pathetically lame. Transgender people exist and nothing you can say will ever change that.
Same! Ever since I was really young, like in early elementary school (so around the ages of 5-8) I had this feeling that I still can’t explain. I never thought outright “I want to be a boy” until I was around 11, but looking back I’m pretty sure that’s because I genuinely didn’t think it was possible for me to be one. I was introduced to the topic of being trans by Noahfinnce, and pretty quickly realized: “oh, that’s why I feel like this.” There’s nothing wrong with us, we aren’t broken, and we certainly deserve to exist as who we actually are.
I have 2 cats. Their names are Oba & Iris. They're both domestic short hair. They're both rescues. I don't have an exact age for them but I would estimate Oba is about 10 years old & Iris is about 8 years old.
Their favorite color is laser pointer red.
Their occupation ranges from alarm clock to snugglers.
When I name my pets, I give them names from different mythologies.
Iris is named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow because she's a calico.
Oba is named after a divine African river spirit who was tricked into cutting off her own ear. I named her this because when she showed up on my porch, part of her ear was missing.
If I didn't find the name of this river spirit, I would have broken from my tradition & named her Vinnie after Vincent Van Gogh.
They sound wonderful thank you for sharing
After you use the laser toy do you follow it up with a normal toy they can kick?
@@SuperJJParker Yes, they have fake mouse toys they love to play with
I often name my (multitude of) reptiles after different mythologies, but somewhat unintentionally; I name them after astral bodies because my mom has a lasting love for the stars.
@@fevre_dream8542 I loved reading world mythology stories since I was little & I try to find names that match my pets' personalities when I give them names.
That moment when you think "i need an adult " BUT then you remember YOU ARE the adult .. I'm 44 and i have this feeling daily sometimes
When people bring this up, I say, "a more qualified one, please!" ;) .
i really want to like your comment but it's at 44 likes and therefore shall not :)
“All ok people are alike. Each not ok person is not ok in their own way.” - Leo Tolstoy, probably.
I mean, as someone who has had (well, technically still has I guess) significant mental health stuff going on and is now doing okay - I feel like everyone who is now okay found a unique way there. Does that make sense? Might not...
@@fevre_dream8542I get it
He's Lev Tolstoy actually, because his name in Russian was "Лев Толстой"
I mean, we have group names for not OK people : Karens, homophobes, racists... So they do find ways to be alike XD.
He was speak8ng about families: "All happy families are happy in similar way, but all unhappy familiea are miserable each in their own way". My rough translation.
As requested:
I have 2 cats, Leo and Orla.
Leo is a 9 year old, Maine Coon Domestic Short-hair mix, whose favorite color is purple. His occupation is home security alarm and boob stepper-onner.
Orla is a 1 year old Domestic Short-shair calico whose favorite color is black. Her occupation is ponytail-holder thief and tripping hazard.
They are my pride and joy.
I love Maine Coons! Mine is named Nugget. She likes knocking things off my bathroom counter when she feels ignored and chewing on my ponytail while I sit on the couch. Have a wonderful year!
Oh hey, one of mine is also called Leo! He identifies as pretentious drama queen, his breed is 'fluffy'.
Our other two are called Chekov ('if do the flirty eyes I can get away with anything, I will also fart in your face'), and Moritz ('I am Death on Toebeans, slayer in the night. Headscratchies are kinda nice though.')
Fun fact: a cat's purr can actually heal you
The frequency can mend bone marrow
That's incredible! Happy New Year! Hope you're doing well.
@@frolikswfroggys6416 happy new year
Maybe that's why I've been feeling crap for a year and a half since my parents gave away our cats. I don't have the healing magic I had for 20 years.
.... Does listening to cats on YT help or does it need to be real physical purring you can feel anywhere on your arms or torso?
@@Roadent1241 i'm not sure
But it may make you happier and that counts right?
@@Roadent1241 From the quick check I just did. The frequency holds therapeutic effects, so a video should help. But the vibrations actually have shown to reduce blood pressure, alleviate stress, and aid in the process of healing. So the real thing would be better.
I’m 36, but often watching your videos I get that “hello grown up… I am also a grown up” feeling. I’ve learned so much from you, and you’ve helped me understand and express non binary gender identity. Thank you for all that you do!
Are any of us truly grown ups? I'm 29 and still haven't managed to figure out adulting.
@@fevre_dream8542 I recently turned 52 and sometimes feel the same way. 🙃
"I got bitten by a duck once, mean duck." The look you gave to the camera was wholesome and hilarious at the same time somehow 😂
The thousand yard stare at "they charged," about killed me, lol.
"They're small, and fast and they bite! Okay?" Mera Salamin, Epithet Erased.
When I babysit and then read to my niece and nephew, I read them 2 chapters instead of one. They think I'm a pushover, but the truth is that I'm now hooked on the story and want to know how it continues.
I mean, if being a pushover means more reading, then I'm all for it.
Jokes on them anyway. They think they're getting something extra, but really it's just more book, something that's good for them anyway.
I adore children’s books. If you haven’t read Winnie the Pooh, give it a try. AA Milne also wrote a second Pooh book and two short books of poetry for children.
@@LOwens-xf8yo i also HIGHLY recommend The Wild Robot series. So damn cute. it's like a warm hug inside your heart
@@bottomofastairwell Thanks!
My wife and I are the same. We have been together for 25 years and we never run out of things to talk about! I can’t even imagine not sharing everything with her.
That's beautiful! I hope you both have a wonderful year!
@@frolikswfroggys6416 Aww, thank you! You too!
This is awesome, I hope you two have many happy, wholesome, and fulfilling years ahead.
@@fevre_dream8542 thank you!
Same with us.. Married since 1989, together since 1986, still discovering things about each other. ❤
I forget if it's called sweet potato casserole or something else (NOT to be confused with sweet potato pie!) but as an American, I can vouch for the fact that if a dish simultaneously makes you go, "that looks delicious" and "that looks disgusting"... you're absolutely right.
My son loves it. I’ve never was able to try it or them plain, it’s a me thing. But my son has always loved them and loves the casserole even more.
I love sweet potato casserole! We don't put the marshmallows on top so that I can have it. I attribute the weird delicious/disgusting feeling to it visually reminding me of baby food. Not that baby food tastes bad. It just has a weird texture I don't like. When we make it, I always end up putting just a little sweet potato casserole on my plate and then getting more if/when I go back for seconds (plus the green bean casserole)
we call it sweet potato fluff, but if you don't put the fluff on then ig it's just.. sweet potato _sog_ :(((
Sweet Potato Souffle, pie, crumble, so many other names for it. The Fluff one mentioned, is usually in reference to using Jiff marshmallow fluff (basically the melted goo that's used to make marshmallows, but in a very sticky and gloopy form), instead of regular marshmallows! I truly get pouty at the holidays up in Canada, because only/usually only the Southern States carrying them, are McD's sweet potato pies, and Patti LaBelle's Sweet Potato Pie. Sooooo good, I love the lot of them! lol
My mom's sweet potato casserole is to DIE for... No marshmallows, they get replaced with brown sugar and pecans. The brown sugar forms this crunchy crust, so it's crunchy and creamy and sweet and... It's so good. I'm so hungry now.
"I was bit by a duck once" has the same energy as "A Møøse once bit my sister..." and I just can't. XD
In fairness to the moose, she was carving her initials into it with the sharpened end of a toothbrush.
🤣🤣
I was also bitten by a duck once. I got too close to a nest I didn’t notice as a kid and the mother flew up and bit me on the shoulder.
I was bitten by an octopus once.
I was bitten by an emu once, and the story gets about the same reaction :D
My wife and I drink coffee silently. We're not morning people. We're also not very talky. But the love is shared in the time together ❤️
Love this. I’m very chatty and will talk to anyone, but there aren’t many people I would just sit and be quiet with. Those in my life who I can do this with are the ones I most cherish.
I'm cis guy gay 49yr old and you're teaching me so much. I don't have anyone. It makes me feel wonderful that you have Shaba. Hopefully I will meet my life partner 😀
You have your community friend. You just can't see us, but we're out there thinking we'll of you and hoping for the best for you. ♥️
Have a wonderful day, Dean❤❤ Take care and have fun!!💖💗
I hope you find partner who loves you and cherishes you, everyone deserves someone 💜
I feel you. I'm a 35 yr old trans woman, and I've yet to meet a true partner. I just want someone to cuddle and kiss.
Remember to focus on yourself and the person you want to be. Other than that, just put yourself out there and be patient. I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for!
While I don't have a cat the character I played in my favorite DnD campaign did. The character was a Dhampir fighter and he had a black cat named Ebony. Ebony was the pet/emotional support cat of the party and he was our chaotic king.
Glad to see Jaime has now given the frogs permission to procreate. Was worried where they would end if he didn't.
Frogs are so cute.
Our cat's name is Smudge! He is a 4 year old, all black Domestic Shorthair. I don't know his favorite color (but am now DETERMINED to find out) and he loves to snuggle up in fuzzy blankets that are the same texture that he is. His occupation is being an emotional support animal and he well exceeds expectations as he has literally trained himself to be a medical alert cat/service animal as he has alerted us to several seizures and cardiac events and will come up and lay on my chest when I'm not feeling well! He is the best little emotional support animal I could ask for. Thank you for asking me to brag about my cat. I could talk about my love for him all day.
This might seem random but I wanted to share a story I had with one of my friends! I was watching Jamie with a few of my friends, we were having a conversation, I can't remember what it was about, but I hear one of my friends call Jamie "She" I asked them, "You know Jamie is ftm, right?" They responded "I thought Jamie was mtf! He looks so masculine! I knew he was trans but not which one!"
Long story short Jamie passes so hard one of my friends thought he was mtf!
Lmao that's me with every new trans youtuber I find I'm like "ok but trans how?"
What??? I hear one of my friends call Jamie "She" I asked them, "You know Jamie is ftm, right?" They responded "I thought Jamie was mtf! He looks so masculine! I knew he was trans but not which one!"
That makes literally NO SENSE whatsoever. Obviously masculine/male in appearance, how did they mistake Jammi as female??? Wth?
@@tracylf5409 when they heard Jamie is trans, there were two options "mtf who hasnt started transision yet" or "ftm who passes perfecly" and they wrongly went with the first.
@@martinacocca4225 Jammi's been going on for years online. Do people now actually look at things on the Internet and think they were posted 1 second ago? It's just really weird.
@@martinacocca4225 This exactly.
14:40 I totally agree that animals know when you're sick- I had a dog who taught herself to alert to my blood sugar after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She even started sleeping with her head on my pillow or on my chest so she could smell my breath. She was my cuddle buddy every night for 5 years, until I lost her too soon to kidney failure. RIP Honey. You were the best girl.
My cat's name is Toph, shes a grey tuxedo standard shorthair. Her job is headbutting away bad dreams and she is blind, so she doesn't have an official favorite color, but looks amazing in royal blue.
Yeay! This bioacoustician is delighted that you discovered frog chorusing! They do sing like birds (and insects, and some mammals, and even fish). That looks to be tree frogs cleverly using the resonance of the chimes to amplify their love songs. ❤🐸❤
We have two cats! Sarafina: 6 year old medium-fur mixed breed with domestic and maine coone traits. Occupation is having no thoughts. Priscilla: 6 year old short-haired tabby and tortoiseshell mix. Occupation: complaining to husband about anything and everything like a Karen.
My friend's Seraphina is a menace so I'm glad yours sounds so cute
Thank you Jamie for the wonderful dose of wholesomeness! The meme about the cat comforting the dog during the storm made me think of my own dogs. 10 years ago, we adopted a pittie/ Bassett Hound/ French Bulldog mix named Colonel Stubby. We kept the name because it was perfect for him. He has always been very full of himself, quite fearless & doesn't seem to know he's not a giant dog physically. The only thing he is afraid of is thunder storms & to say he is terrified of them would be putting it lightly. He trembles violently in fear until the storm passes. Nothing seemed to help - not comforting, treats, blankies, thunder shirts or toys - until we adopted a sweet female white German Shepherd we named Stella. Stella was extremely patient & nurturing & immediately was very protective of Stubby - despite the fact that he was 2 years older & an adult, while she was still a puppy. Stella would curl up around Stubby to comfort him & make him feel safe. It worked. Every time a storm hit, even if we were away, we knew Stella would look out for her brother. This practice continued for almost 8 years - until last year. Stella was diagnosed with lymphoma & passed away in the spring, Stubby by her side. We had her cremated & placed her urn on a table next to our sofa, where she liked to sit & look out the window. Now, every time there is a storm, Stubby climbs up on that spot & sits next to her urn, as he tries hard to be a brave boy. I think in some way, Stella's sweet, gentle spirit is still comforting him.
Well until November I had a cat. Her name was Lilith, and she was an American shorthair which is shorthand for unknown mix. We do think there was some Burmese as other than coloration she looked like every other Burmese cat we saw. She was 18, would have been 19 in June. Her favorite color was purple, and darker shades of blue. As for occupation, I'll say model as she would strike poses around the house and was always a tiny little girl.
I'm sorry for your loss 💜
it sounds like she was quite the character
I know you probably won't see this, but I wanted to share that your videos helped my mom understand my struggles and accept me more when I came out
I agree, Jamie, that kittehs make life worthwhile. FTR, my Tarbelle is an 11-year-old golden-eyed sable tripod who is currently a live-in therapy cat for a human friend with severe anxiety issues; she sends warm purrs to you, Shaaba, Apollo and Prawn.
I love my kittie... even when his lil boogery butt breaks my favorite coffee mug like he did today
I foster a diabetic kitty with few remaining teeth - he's a truly good boy. He's a great alarm clock, as soon as he hears my phone he's in my face looking for food.
My cat "Bear" is a chartreux mix (fluffy blue coat like the I can haz cheezeburger cat, but without the flat face) who was a shelter kitten. He is 17 yrs old now, but you really can't tell a difference between him now & once he was an "adult sized" kitten.
His profession is nurse. He has on multiple occasions informed me that my thyroid is off, including for several months before the Drs diagnosed it by laying across my neck. He either accompanies or comes check the on me if I haven't returned after some time, to the bathroom when I wake him up from our nap/sleep. He sleeps under my blanket, between my knees/calves, hugging them as he sleeps. I take muscle relaxers, for painsomnia, that often have me falling asleep on the toilet, which is when he will paw or cry loudly to wake me up & "take me" back to bed with him.
He's so in tune with me, he kept me awake for 3 early morning hours, pawing me awake every time I tried to go back to sleep after I had taken both meds for the "heart burn" I was having I noticed when first woken up & of course my muscle relaxer. The next few hours of him not letting me fall asleep likely saved my life as I don't know if I would have thought nearly as quick as I was able to awake & aware. I had been suddenly hit with excruciating leg/arm/neck/chest pain, with my heart feeling like it had a hand squeezing it. I had been worried about exactly this happening for years, been to the hospital for chest pain multiple times due to pain/stress, so I was well aware in the first instant I was having a heart attack.
After shaking off the instinct to call my mom, I called 911. Thanks to health anxiety, I knew I had chewable aspirin, which I normally can't use as it triggers/worsens asthma, in a first aid kit with an asthma inhaler right outside my bedroom door & a bag packed with phone chargers already from a weekend visit to my brother. I kissed my cat, told him "thank you", then walked out, grasping at my beast in pain since the attack started, to the EMTs that pulled up only a minute (which felt like a long time in the moment) later. Once I climbed into the EMT rig, the first time out of many that I needed help, things became a chaos of questions & hands touching me.
As an autistic with both sensory sensitivities & social anxiety, the next several hours became something of a sensory nightmare, then for the rest of the 2 days I was there, a mix of heart warming love & gratitude for my cat, a relief to have survived *another* consequence of medical providers not listening to me, & the anger it ever got to this point, as well as anger I'm always paying the consequences, not them. I'd say he's a much better nurse than the ones I pay, saving me from a " widows maker" heart attack with a 12% survival rate.
We have a 5 year-old, black domestic short hair named Kiki. I don't know her favorite color but her job is 'Professional Cuddler / Menace to Society' and we love her dearly.
Was she named after a flying witch?
I think most cats' job description is a combination of professional cuddler and menace.
And if you're lucky, there will be a little pest control in their contact. But mostly it's just coddled and menacing
My dog’s job is Professional Cuddler/Professional Paper (napkin, towel, receipt, toilet, etc…) Thief.
I know this random and probably stupid, but i just wanted to thank you for helping me realise and accept my bisexuality.
It might be random, but it's not stupid. Welcome to the newly-out-bisexuals-club.
Welcooome 🎉
We have 3 cats in our home. A black cat named Inky, a white and grey cat named Momo, and a long-haired grey cat named Clyde. Inky currently rules the house as the Queen, Momo is her jester and Clyde moonlights as a houseplant most days ( always sitting quietly in the sun). lol
Jammie, there are a lot of the younger generation that is now having kids and they are teaching their babies sign language as they teach them words and it’s amazing to see how much easier it is to understand babies at younger ages because even if you don’t understand what they are saying, you can understand what they’re signing.
My cat, Squijum, is a domestic shorthair, brown tabby with white belly and paws, green eyes, and the most gorgeous mascara markings on his face. At nearly 14 years old, he has retired from his previous career as a gymnast. He now spends most of his time snuggling, purring, and judging the quality of my knitting yarn. I can't say he has a favorite color, but his favorite yarns are wool/ alpaca blends.
15:30 Looks like a Pyr! They're flock guardians, very protective and good-natured around young ones. Mine ended up mothering any baby animal she crossed paths with, even human ones! 😂
The dedication of "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe":
"My dear Lucy,
I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I did not realize that girls grow quicker than books. As a result you are already too old for fairy tales, and by the time it is printed and bound you will be older still. But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again. You can then take it down from some upper shelf, dust it, and tell me what you think of it."
I always loved the idea that after you "grow out of" kids books, when you reach adulthood you can actually grow back into them again and enjoy them on another level.
"I shall probably be too deaf to hear and too old to understand a word you say but I shall still be your affectionate godfather, C.S. Lewis" :3
I accidentally discovered you because of a former set of videos you did with Mama Doctor Jones. I just want you to know that I adore your sense of humor. Life has been kicking my husband and I in the teeth since September, so videos like this one give me a tiny spark of joy that has been missing. Keep up the good work. You are an amazing human being, and I can tell you are very cherished by your wife. Much love from Texas!
I'm trans ftm and I really hope I can grow a beard when i grow up.
Thank you for the wonderful videos x
I'm sure you will! But no matter what, I know you will look absolutely lovely! 🦖🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🦕
Some cis men can't grow them so don't feel bad if you can't.
@@frolikswfroggys6416 thx
Best of luck! But plenty of men look better without them, and honestly- I prefer when my hubby is clean-shaven. Beards are itchy and scratchy when we're trying to snuggle or kiss lol
I hope you can grow your awesome beard.
But like someone else said, just know that if you can't, it doesn't make you less of a man.
Body hair growth is mostly genetic, so if your dad is a hairy dude and had a full beard, chances are, so will you (coz T will activate those body hair growing genes, basically).
So yeah, if you want an idea how you'll look in the future, just look at the other men in your family. Coz you've got their DNA, so that's probably what you'll end up looking like
I DO have cats-2 tabbies, 1 brown, 1 orange. Our brown tabby is also named Apollo and the orange is Purrcy because, like your kitty, has a VERY loud purr. The names came from reading the Percy Jackson books which are meant for young people (I did read some with my kids and some on my own because they're just so good!) 🌈💜
I have a cat. Her name is Ellie. She is a regular shorthair housecat. She is 1 year old . Her favorite color is green . Occupations in communication and quality control of beds. As side hobbies she is a connaisseur of treats and explorer of gravity.
07:51 One of my best friends from GW2, is retired, and he and his wife DO THIS EXACT THING! I actually sent it to him on Discord to show him. They're retired, have a beautiful home, and an even more beautiful view. So they always have their morning coffee, watch the sun rise, and so many other lovely little routines, like always watching the tele together before going to sleep, etc. Thanks for your vids, as always!
I’m 55 and I love YA books… and I have two cats Bolla (means bread roll or bun) because as a kitten she used to snuggle up in our bread basket. She’s a chartreaux cat , gray (or blue as it’s called) and a real ball buster. Her brother is called Linus and he’s mixed breed and a real darling and very delicate.
I'm gonna check my windchimes for frog choirs now, thanks!
Also, my cat: I have an orange cat named Goose. He has the IQ of a gum wrapper and is a professional bird *SHADOW* hunter (he doesn't hunt birds, he only hunts their shadows) and I love him with all of my heart.
My mom has 2 black Bombay cats and they are very cute. Mischief is tiny and elegant. She meows a lot and will purr if you look at her because she wants attention always. A very confident cat. Rogue is a clumsy cat. He broke both his ears chasing Mischief and running headfirst into things that she jumped over. He is BUILT. He also will attack you if you pet him for too long or for too short. You have to magically just know the exact amount of pets he needs. He is very shy and skittish.
My (bombay) cat is actually named after a demon. if not trained and exerciced properly from youth they are sometimes actual demons:/ Fun fact: that black fur + yellow eyes is the equivalent to what is seen in humans with melanin (dark skin, Brown eyes) and it gives Bombay cats (as potrayed as black panthers) more helthier and longer lifetime;) Good luck with those demons:)
I have a large dog. A german shepherd. Much energy, much dog, but also the best friend I could ever ask for. Even if he barks at everything and everyone right now. 8 months. We're working on it.
Cats definitely know.
Luna, our huge mainly outside baby, stayed with me the whole time I had pneumonia. She laid on my chest and purred. Which hurt, but also comforted me.
Also, Singer, the half feral old cat of my stepmom started laying on the exact spot where they cut my bone. I'm pretty sure her purring helped heal my bone. She hadn't even let me touch her for most of her life.
Yes. While I was recovering at home from a broken foot, and surgery, my cat never left my side. I nicknamed her 'Nurse Kitty'. ♥️
@@susannairisastarte5192 perfect nickname 💜
My cat's name is Merlin, we got him when we started feeding him because our neighbors abandoned him when they moved (they're famous youtubers now, and i'm tempted to 'expose' them lol) and since he wasn't loved properly he is still bites sometimes but we love him anyways. I moved away to college but he still sleeps on my favorite blanket that I left for him every single day, I'm not sure what his favorite color is, I'll have to ask the next time I see him.
Omg wholesome memes??. Thank you for this amazing new years gift! edit: I LOVE MY CAT’S SO MUCH TOO Edit 2: I have two cat’s. They’re called Sophia and Bella. They’re just black cats, we don’t really know their breed. Their favourite colour is purple. Their occupation is bringers of love and comfort. I love them so much I can’t even express it…
I have two cats, both American shorthairs, the older orange tabby is named Crookshanks (Hermione's cat's name from HP, he was named before JKR revealed her true colors) and the slightly younger black one is Damian. Crooky has one braincell and he only thinks of food, and we had him as a kitten so he's very tolerant and loves being treated like a baby and likes to climb up and sit on our shoulders.
Damian was rescued later in his life (came home with us at 3 years old) so he takes a lot longer to warm up to people. He loves my sister and I, but he's still jumpy around my dad after four years together (though there has been progress, he will hesitantly let my dad pet him). He also has a small white spot on his chest that looks like a heart from the right angle it's so cute 🤍
I have a cat! Her name is Feoh after the first rune in the futhark (because our older cat was Alfa) - She's a ragdoll and coming into her 9th year. She's a creamy white marshmallow with just a bit of heat-browning on the ears and tail. Her favourite colour is probably Green, and she's the Queen of this kingdom we call home.
16:54 I have a cat named Squeegee Gherkin, he’s a Sphinx (I’m allergic so we had narrow options), he’s a little over three months old, his favorite color (if I had to guess) would probably be red, and his occupation is Agent of Chaos
Hairless cats are adorable!
My cat's name is Miette. She is dilute tortoiseshell colour point with white feet, blue eyes, and a bob tail, and very floofy. I got her from the SPCA so I dont know her history. She is about eight years old, the softest cat I've ever owned, and also the one who most likes to approach strangers.
Yay people being ok! We love to see it.
I celebrated New Years with friends and their two guinea pigs. The guinea pigs were so scared of the fireworks at first so my friends spent a lot of time giving them cuddles (my cuddles would have been less appreciated as the "strange human" in the group") and also yummy treats and generally a lot of attention. By the end they weren't so scared because they knew that their humans were there to protect them and one even comforted the other.
(I got some cuddles with them when there weren't fireworks to scare them.)
I just turned... older... and I still feel that way. There are peeps I work with who are 5-10 years younger than me, but have the house, the kids, the partner, and their student loans paid off.
Then I'll watch my cousins or hang out with my uncles (2 of whom are younger than me and in less 'adult' shape than me) and I'll feel like the wise old sage.
I have a cat, his name is Achilles and he is an orenge and white short hair and his occupation is to be the best boi
The Sweet Potatoe thing you were asking about could be sweet potatoe cassorole or candied yams. Either one is amazing. It's more of a dessert then a sidedish, but a lot of Americans use it as both. It can be very sweet, but personally, it's my favorite Thanksgiving dish.
Edit: I have five cats; Theo, Jiji, Ellie, Truffle, and Nimbus. Truffle's favorite color is red.
I have 3 cats, all american shorthairs. The oldest one is named Pepper, he's a total sweetheart and he's scared of everything. We got him when he was about 14 weeks old and he's about 10 now. The second one is named Google, he's pretty stupid but he's also super soft, we've had him for like 7 or 8 years. The third is maybe 3 months old, his name is Pixie (we thought he was a girl when we first got him) and he's a menace but he's so cute its hard to care half the time. I think all their favorite colors are yellow because my comforter is and they love it but they're unemployed (lazy).
I have two cats! Leo and Zeppelin are brothers from the same litter. They are orange, with white chests, noses and paws. They are now sixteen years old, and have lived with me since they were ten weeks old. Time flies… :) Will tweet a picture of my boys at you, because they are my favourite boys in the whole world. 😁
My cat is Lily. She's a big tabby-calico mix, and she's my best friend. Originally, my daughter adopted her from a family who said one of their kids developed an allergy to her. She was only a year old, and I think their kids may have been mean to her because she seemed traumatized, and her whiskers were cut very short. She was terrified of my grandkids, so my daughter brought her to me. Eventually, her whiskers grew back, she became less skittish, and now we're like peas in a pod.
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My cat's name is Huiju. He is 3 years old. He is mixed and I adopted him as a rescue cat (my favourite breed: rescued! Adopt, don't shop!). His favourite colour is green, like his eyes 💚 he is a bird expert and spends a lot of his time researching them through our window. He knows every species in our area, when they fly, eat and sleep, what they eat and where they migrate. 🐦
I have two boys, both are golden british short hairs and cousins.
Luca (Luciano) is 6 and loves to be called a 'very pretty boy' the most. His favorite toys are sweatpants string and flappy feathers on a string. He also likes being talked to in different languages.
Oliver (Prince Charming) is 4 and has the most adorable pitched meow I've ever heard. His tail vibrates in excitement when he gets his food and he drools when you scratch his chin. His favorite toy is everything, as long as he gets to play with it in bed.
I've never had pedigree cats before and those two taught me that breed characterizations are bogus. Major red cat energy from both, they are not chill couch cushion cats, they are little terrors and I love them very much.
Sweet potato casserole, the dish with the marshmallows on top, is widely beloved here in the USA. There are different top layer options as well, so if marshmallows aren't your thing, try the pecan crumble version perhaps. As for my cat, her name is Carmilla, she is a domestic shorthair-which is basically a default housecat and not so much a defined breed, and she is black all over with very light green eyes that sometimes look yellow. Her favorite color if I had to guess is the color of the floor when the sun is pooling on it, and her career is ostensibly emotional support cat, but in reality she is a very creative gal and professional inconvenience inventor. I love her very much.
It is the worst thing ever made. This is why we do not speak of the casserole... its ends marriages!
@@theshortone1959 oh boy lucky for me the man I wanna marry respects that food preferences can differ without it being a divorcible offense. Personally I like sweet potatoes in many forms, including casserole and pie. If you don't, okay, more for me!
I’m not a fan of comment prompts, but can’t resist commenting about my domestic shorthair rescued tabby Almaz, who is a 16 year old boy and is the sweetest thing. He is such an affectionate and adorable cat, he’s been with me through thick and thin. He lost his right hind leg at 5 years old, but it hasn’t dampened his spirit much at all.
I started reading YA books when my kids were reading them. Now they're grown & living in different states, and I still get YA books from the library. I'm still amazed at how well-written and "deep" some of them are. Plus, they're usually fun and immersive!
Really? Most of the ones I find are romance based and have underage screwing and I just... I want dragons. I want robots without the 'exploring allo crap'. I've not been having much luck but the allo crap is why I avoid reading adult stuff, the stuff I always saw mother reading/heard mother listening to on tapes in the car.
@@Roadent1241::begin kidlit nerd mode:: May I suggest the work of Darcie Little Badger? "A Snake Falls to Earth" is about family and friendship; "Elatsoe" is a murder mystery where the title character can raise the ghosts of the dead (which is how she's accompanied by the ghost of her childhood dog). Also check out "Iron Widow" by Xiran Jay Zhao -- it's the story of the only female emperor of China, but reimagined with Mecha space robots. Not exactly a "triumph of allo relationships" story 😼😹
@@Roadent1241 Have you read Rachel Hartman? Plenty of dragons, with some unusual traits. Romance does happen, but it's not the main focus. And the world-building is extremely well done, including several cultures with different concepts of gender.
I recommend starting with "Seraphina" for your introduction to the world. "Shadow Scale" completes the story. "Tess of the Road" and "In the Serpent's Wake" are set in the same world with some overlapping characters, but tell a separate story.
Yep, YA books are great. I recently started rereading a series from my childhood (I still have the books) and it's so much fun.
@@Roadent1241 This is also why I have trouble finding books meant for an older audience. I’m currently trying to reread all my Rick Riordan books though, so I’m set on what to read for a while.
We had a dog growing up, a white Golden retriever/lab mix named Riley Patrick. He actually loved the snow and would jump into snowbanks.
My cat is currently sleeping in one of her baskets on top of the kitchen shelves with just her ears peaking up over the sides of the baskets 🧺 🥰 Her names Ella and she can put a smile on even the grumpiest of faces.
for some reason you calling me a spud just made my day. spud gang!
Whatever you are working towards right now. Remember, whether you think things are moving too quickly or you worry things are stuck and not moving. That's normal. Take a breath. Reflect on what you want. Adjust to fix what you think isn't working. It's okay to move at your own pace. You can get where you want to go. Just believe in yourself. And breath. 🩷🦕🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🦖🩵
dinosaurs are cool transphobia is not :D
I appreciate this! I’m moving in a few days. Not a big move, the new place is just 5 minutes away, but moving is always a bit stressful.
I guess I just wanted to publicly say how proud I am of myself for making it through this stressful adult process. And I’m thankful for the help I’ve received in learning how to do these adult things.
If you’re reading my random rant, please know that you should be proud of yourself because you’re going forwards, one step at a time, and that’s an incredible feat!!!
@@discordiadingle3203I don't see this as a rant. It's sharing about a struggle and, being thankful for the support you have from other(s) and sending encouragement out into the world. You are a good human.
It's 100% understandable for moving to be stressful, no matter where. You got this! May you have the opportunity to build in some rest & recovery time. You deserve it. Even if not everything is done to the ideal degree or speed that you'd prefer. ♥️
Thanks for the offer of support and validation to random Internet folks. You rock.
Hope you're right. Thanks.
@@resourceress7 this literally made me tear up, you are so sweet.
Yes, I have a cat. Her name is Tabaxi Rogue and she's a long-haired brown tabby (breed unknown). She's 6 years old, her favorite color is purple and her occupation is Emotional Support Animal and Queen of the House. 😻
(16:45) I have a cat. Her name is Disa (long i). She's a European Shorthair tabby-tortie and is an old lady at 15 and a half (16 in May). Her favorite color is blue, because that's the color of the ball that dispenses treats when she pushes it around. Her occupation is emotional support animal because she supports me emotionally all day every day.
The fact that the company thought that the one woman's happiness at hearing her late husband's voice each day was important enough to put what I'm sure was a not insignificant amount of resources into getting that recording and restoring it just for her.
That's so super wholesome.
That sweet potato thing with marshmallows is extremely sweet even by American standards, so I guess it depends on whether you're into that kind of thing.
I've always hated it, but unfortunately most of my family thinks that's the only way to eat sweet potatoes. They were genuinely amazed when I ate them with just a little butter and salt and still say I'm weird for it.
@@RurikDankil I use garlic salt, but otherwise same. I don't hate hate the sweet version and I might have a little bit if it's there, but it's not something I'd seek out.
Blasphemy. My family makes sweet potatoes with a caramelized pecan topping and using real sweet potatoes.
My brother's ex came to one Thanksgiving and brought "sweet potatoes" which were canned sweet potato filling covered in Cool Whip. I said out loud, "Seriously?"
Which was admittingly rude and the double elbows I received from my brother and my husband were entirely justified.
@@austin.luther Still extremely sweet, which is my whole point. Everything in the US is sweeter than Jamie is probably used to.
@@katphish30Ah, well it's just far too sweet for me. The potato itself borders on too sweet even, but the salt helps balance it out.
These "people are ok actually" videos are always my favourites ❤
Me getting up a bit after 5 a.m. , getting ready and having some 5 minutes of breakfast alone before leaving the house.
Yeah, I'd really enjoy that hours of talking breakfast start of the day 😅
In response to the thing about “the sweet potato thing” (sweet potato casserole, or at least that’s what my family calls it): it’s really good!! While it does sound weird at first, the sweet potatoes mix really well with the marshmallows since they aren’t too sweet, yet still a bit sweet, and they provide a flavor other than just “sweet”!
I like watching you and OT while I draw LGBTQIA+ characters from media you give me inspiration thanks!
yikes
@@Ethanos72like can you just not
@@Total-Drama-Centeral Just report or block the trolls. It's not worth your time.
Have fun drawing!
as a trans guy who’s turning 30 this year and just had his first t shot a few days ago i really appreciated your comments here! i feel like i’m still so young and my life is just beginning, even though many people say 30 is for some reason old.
I have a black and white domestic short hair cat named Mo. His profession is caring for my chronically ill self, and his favorite place to be is on my lap in "our" chair. When I need to rest and am pushing through a task anyway, he pesters me until I sit down, then he helps me recover by being my living heating pad. We make a good team!
I have 2 cats and there is very much also one - Charcole, who demands cuddles when she wants them (usually screams at about 3 AM until I get up and go sit in the living room with her for half an hour) but also makes you earn her love and won’t interact unles it’s on her terms, while the other - Saphire, has become the self appointed mum of the whole household, looks after everyone, and tollerates things that most cats would smother you in your sleep for even thinking about!
Saphire adopted one of our dogs when we first got him because we didn’t realise we had been lied to about his age and he was too young to be away from his mum, and also has crippling anxiety. We joke that she thinks she’s half dog and he think he’s half cat because of how they both act now lol. She has also very much made herself an unofficial therapy cat for mine and my partners physical disabilities and mental health. It’s pretty much to the point where we know when we are not ok because she comes to look after us. I never even knew cats could be like this until we had her. She’s just so in tune with what everyone needs and so patient in looking after whoever needs it at the time
I am 42 and I relate to the adultier adult thing.
Congrats on being the answer to life, the universe, and everything!
This was really nice
My brother used to drink a gallon of milk a day so chocolate milk boy could be doing the same. When my mother survived cancer but couldn’t only drink we made special milkshakes for her that contained all her required vitamins and minerals. We used 3 gallons of vanilla frozen yogurt a week. Our local grocery store made sure it was always available for her. As that was all she could eat. When she passed we let them know because other than us they only went through about 1 gallon a week
I have two lovely cats. Nikolai is a 9 year old black and white, Catherine is a 3 year old ginger lass. Nikolai's an absolute baby and loves all the attention (and food) he can get and purrs at the drop of a hat. He's a professional food-seeker. I've seen him try to eat uncooked gluten-free spiral pasta off the kitchen floor. Catherine is a professional menace. One of her many nicknames is the Bed Shark because she will attack your feet by reaching under the blankets. I love them both dearly.
I love they have such pretty names
Our dogs, Pinball & Wizard, are 80 and 100 lbs and are Pitbull-Great Dane rescues. Love love love them and man they are a lot.. happy 30th! 🩷🤍🩵
I have 2 cats by the names of Yuri and Ted. Yuri is a red silver (blotched) tabby Maine Coon, and Ted is a cinnamon spotted tabby Arabian Mau. Both will turn six years old this year. They do not have favourite colours, nor any occupation, but are happily living as roommates with me, trading cuddles and purrs for food. Actually, Ted does serve quite well as a furry heating pad, especially in winter (read: any temperatures below 20°C) as he'll either nap on my lap or crawl under the bedding.
I used to conduct a frog choir at my great grantmother's house when I was five or six. I love singing frogs
I love how many personal stories you told us this video
My cats name is bo peep, she has a kinked tail that looks like a hook! She's a hemmingway cat. It's the most unconditional love I have ever felt 🥰😸
Answering your question about cats... My cat's name is Lupa, she is a 3 year old brown tabby. Favorite color is stinky brown because that means food. She has a thriving biscuit making business and spends a lot of time kneading on soft fluffy blankets. Her side hustle is to vet all the hiding spots in the house for emergencies or for a nice sound nap.
Love your videos Jamie! Thank you for your wholesome videos and also the not so wholesome ones where you break down phobia with rationale and evidence. ❤
My first cat was my heart, she was an american gray tabby cat. Her name was 'Saj and she loved to be gently tossed onto pillow piles. I miss her. ❤ i love this wholesome start! Happy new year!!!
No cat should ever be punished for pushing something to the ground. It is a divine assignment from God that cats should test to make sure gravity is working every day.
My current cat is Fidelity, she’s a seal point Ragdoll, 6 years old, just my latest in a long line of cats.
I’m 64 and have had 12 other indoor/ outdoor pet cats. Not to mention all the feral cats I provide boxes and food for.
Ragdolls are the best ❤
One of my favorite sayings: If the Earth were flat, cats would have knocked everything over the edge by now.
@@mirandarensberger6919 yep. Cats are proof the earth can't be flat.
The skipping one made me think of my dad. He passed away 15yrs ago. When I was 17 or 18 we had known he had cancer for a yr or 2 and one day he told me he read this study that people who skip are happier we were walking into a store so we held hands and did this weird limpy sad interpretation of skipping (I think it was his passive aggressive way of thumbing his nose at the study or something 😂) but it just felt so him and always makes me happy to think about it 😆
Hope your mouth gets better Jamie
omg all the wholesomeness and cat comments make my heart FULL 🥰
I have two cats. Gumdrop ( tabby)and Snickers (black smoke maincoon and ragdoll mix). My gumdrop brings me fresh grass and catnip when I'm sick.
the mashed sweet potatoes thing is made with sweet potatoes, orange juice, and some other stuff, and of course the marshmellows on top. It's pretty good, but definitely very sweet.
We have two tabbies- one is named Bambi and has no teeth (had to get them removed from root infections no vet had caught before it got that bad) she is the dinner alarm, the other is Munchee and she is 15 pounds with the highest pitched meow, she is a full time Goof. We just kept their shelter names- we’ve had Bambi for 10 years (she’s 12) and Munchee for 4 (shes 6) ❤❤
I have two cats and I love them so much, regardless of how frustrating they can be at times. An 11yo black cat called Wappu (I adopted her when she was 1 and that's the name she was given at the shelter, May 1st being her approximated date of birth and "Vappu" is the Finnish name for May Day, and a common girls name. May Day has pagan roots so I thought it fit her well, being a black cat and all. Using a W instead of a V just makes it more fancy.) Her occupations are a stubborn little demon spawn, a general menace that is hard to find in the dark or see from any dark surface (like black clothes), a lap cat, and my guardian angel. (When I adopted her she saved my life simply by existing.) My other cat is a 9yo calico called Nuit. She's very timid, scared of everything and spooks easily, she loves me and Wappu and is fine when it's just us but if anyone visits they're lucky to see the tip of her tail. She always sleeps next to me but has very specific preferences about it: she always has to be on my left side (wall side) and she needs scritches until satisfied, otherwise she WILL meow in my ear and gently paw at my shoulder or face until I do it. She also wants to use my arm/hand as a pillow, which means my sleeping positions are often quite twisted and uncomfortable. Her occupation is being a forever baby.