"Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape." Bell Hooks
I’m on my first solo vacation right now, after having done literally nothing alone for the first 30 years of my life. I’m too nervous to leave my room! Deep breaths
@Allison I hope you're right about the beginning being the worst, my boyfriend and I broke up last night and it hurt so bad, I was crying on and off for hours. Thankfully I feel better today but I am really scared of being set back! I hope I do truly become happier on my own
Literally watching this sitting in a park in Ghent, Belgium, six weeks into solo backpacking Europe. Never felt freer, never been happier. Your content has directly contributed to my new-found independence and confidence. So happy for you and hope you have THE BEST time ever in Paris. I know I did. ❤️
You got the rare expierence of discovering the city in such nice weather! hope you like it here ❤ (my fave place to visit with people is the 'plantentuin' which is near to 2 great musea and free hihi)
The first trip I ever took alone was to Paris when I was 34 years old, 18 years ago! I had a great time, and I've solo travelled internationally every year since (except for 2020 & 2021). This practice has made me a better person and it's a valuable exercise for my self confidence. Enjoy your vacation!
I share the love of being alone. Whenever you talk about this it makes me feel so seen. I truly love being alone, enjoying experiences unpolluted by the opinions of others. Its so pure, the clarity that comes from living like this gives way to a beautiful life of individuality.
As the oldest sister, woweee I relate to what you said about being too opinionated with the people you love. Took me way too long to learn that sometimes my sisters just need someone to listen not big sister advice.
Omg i love your self-reflections and the topics you cover, Maddie. i can fully relate to the letting go/ letting people make their own decisions part of the vid: my older sister's ex bf was on tinder while they were together, i found him on there and told her right away but to my surprise it turned into an argument. she stayed with him for months after and called me jealous (??). while we have since resolved the conflict, her current bf seems just as bad as the last, but through therapy and a whole lot of self-reflecting, i've realized it's not up to me to dictate who she dates, and it's up to her to figure out for herself if that person is right for her or not. It's wild how i'm not alone in feeling this way, it's really reassuring. Thank you Xx
Omg all the content creators i watch are in paris hahaha: you, hitomi, leahsfieldnotes, lana blakely! can't wait to see all these different perspectives on solo-ing through paris! just as always love, love, love to my favorite Pisces on the internet
I felt so seen when you mentioned being introverted and being quiet. I recently went to a party that was absolutely life changing and I loved every minute of it. However, I was just sitting there. Multiple persons asked if I was okay during the event with one person stating I looked miserable. Little did anyone know that I was having the actual time of my life!
oh my gosh I feel so seen right now. my whole life, i've never been the person and shout and jump up and down when i'm happy or excited, i tend to just be quiet and take it all in. and people have also asked me 'are you okay?' in some of my happiest, most exciting moments. it makes me feel like a bad person and i'm so happy to hear i'm not the only one!!
I just came back from a trip to Italy doing the exact same thing! I really hope you have a great time and get that personal growth boost, enjoy your trip queen ✨
Literally just did this! Went to see Mitski in Copenhagen alone- it was such an amazing experience and it made me feel independent and free. Happy for you, you go Maddy!!
I’ve been challenging myself to leave my comfort zone more and I’ve learned SO much about myself! I’m SOOO excited to see what you learn about yourself as a person and adventurer after your trip to Paris ❤
I also adore being alone and celebrating my alone time, but I fell in love. with someone who liked being alone even more than I do. and now we broke up and it hurts and I feel I need to heel. thank you for your videos, they remind me of what I like about myself, and they make me feel better and more optimistic. can't wait to see the Paris vlogs! ♥
I have very intense anxiety, and my first solo trip was at 20 to LA. Flew froM JFK by myself, got around by myself, was almost 100% alone. For some reason just calmed most of my anxiety, I just experienced and felt good. Enjoy yourself in Paris. Also thank you for the dipstick code 🥰
aah, I was just in Paris for a little solo-trip! Truly one of the best cities to visit alone I think. I hope you feel super romantic sitting in little cafe’s! 💌
You say certain things so casually but to me they're revelations i didnt realise about myself. You are seriously sooooooooooo wise and so good with your words I could listen to you talk for hours
Ugh maddie your timing is perfect as always. I’m back home from school for the summer and most of my friends are out of state now, so I’ve been really anxious about being alone over the summer. Love you and your content!!!!
i solo backpacked when to Stockholm & Oslo in JANUARY and I got so sick with fever. It was the worst but somehow really great experience. It’s not always pretty and fun, but it teaches a lot
just did a solo trip to Portugal a few weeks ago! Definitely relate to approaching each day intuitively and being open to how each day unfolds--ended up randomly meeting new people along the way with this approach. hope you have the best time!
Reflecting out loud: I'm an extrovert, and I love having in depth conversations with others, even people that I don't really know that well. I really like caring about people, I realized. However -- I also realized that I do this as a way of avoiding confronting myself and my problems. If I have work to do, I'll look to distract myself by hanging out with other people. And I didn't really mind that for the longest time because I care a lot about creating and building on existing friendships, and I viewed the time spent with others as productive. But over time I started realizing the importance of being alone; because when I am alone, I suddenly realize all the stuff I have to do, all my flaws, all the things I have been meaning to improve upon. I do want to be the best version of myself, but I didn't realize until very recently that you discover your own flaws by spending time alone. This video in junction with Lana Blakey's recent video really helped me internalize that. (Coincidentally, I also realize I spend a lot of time talking about stuff and being introspective, but not enough time doing stuff/putting those thoughts into action.) I feel grateful too that I'm learning these while I'm still really young. Your channel has made a really big impact on my life, Maddie. Thank you for sharing your introspections about yourself, and for shaping the way I view myself in a more positive, yet critical, light.
Maddie, I love the way you talk. The words you use to describe things are so poetic and thoughtful, and you use our language in such a bright and playful way, calling your trip a celebration is so interesting and I feel like you say one thing every video that throws me for a delightful little loop. I hope your trip is amazing and thank u for sharing so much of urself online! I can positively say you've changed my life for the better xo
I just went to San Juan, Puerto Rico in March as my first solo trip and loved it! I want to travel solo more, it was so liberating to go somewhere almost completely blind and ready to take everything it. I stayed in a hostel and met so many great people, chilled out, got a local experience, and decompressed from a very stressful period in my home life. You’ll love being solo and doing whatever you wanted to do
Apart from the wisdom you share here can I just quickly compliment you on how absolutely bombastic this style of liner fits your eyes ? You look like a disney princess!!
From childhood I’ve always valued my alone time. It’s something I need to be a functioning person. It’s absolutely precious to me and I find myself being most relaxed and happiest when I’m alone. It’s like a deep breath when I’m feeling anxious or off in any way. Not to say I don’t also feel totally happy and value time with friends & family but that alone time.. that’s heaven. I hope Paris is everything you need and more! Can’t wait to see/hear about it!
I lived in a big city during my uni years, coming from a small town, and I've never felt lonely. Going around the city without having to rely on anyone, being surrounded by so many different strangers actually made feel at home. It was like, for the first time of my life, I was allowed to live freely and be myself without feeling out of space or as if everyone around me was looking at me and judging me. With the pandemic I came back to my parents' house and it hurts. I realized that I don't necessarily hate leaving my house, it's just that I don't feel confortable being in my hometown, with higher chances to come across people that I even just remotely know and that I feel so distant from. The fact that there's not so much to do here certainly doesn't help either ahahah but I guess that that's normal in a small town
I love being alone and doing things by myself. I love my own company. I take myself out on dates and I've even travelled the world alone. I moved countries alone too. Not knowing anyone! You're kinda forced to open up and try new experiences and figure out your challenges on your own. It's such a great learning experience. I'm also a super pisces so it's probably my pisces ass tbh
The way you described calm excitement was such an experience for me to finally have a way to describe myself. Nothing bums me out more than being told I look miserable when I’m feeling a lot of joy
I FEEL U SO HARD WITH THE EMOTIONS HAHA, I soak in my emotions inside too and people often feel like I just dont feel anything, its sad sometimes. Thank you so much for sharing everything you do, I appreciate you so much
Haha im so happy that you know a few basics in french. I recently came back from a solo trip in central america & im so happy i took spanish as a third language, knowledge is sexy. Love that for you Maddie. 💙💙💙
It really hit me the part where you talked about being a cold or warm person. Ive considered myself a cold person forever, just accepted the fact that I am. Now I question; based on what did I make that assumption? I choose to be a warm person and let that side of me blossom. There is no reason for me to have my brain falsely label me with things im not ! Thank you for this video, enjoy Paris!!! xoxo
i especially relate to being a quiet person and never being super outwardly expressive of my emotions. i remember as a kid people would always ask me what was wrong and i would be so confused haha. but i just enjoy being in my own mind and talking to myself. i've been working a lot on self-reflecting and really learning who i am now instead of just getting lost in my thoughts/imagination. great video! :)
i honestly dont even remember what its like to have a friend group anymore, i dont think ive had regular gatherings of more than two people since high school. i love being alone and even got to solo travel alone. but also maybe it makes me less comfortable being around other people/emotionally there for other people.... i relate to you in saying growing up with friends but still feeling like the odd one out and i think thats probably why im in a similar boat to you
You must be so proud of yourself and you should be. What an amazing way to celebrate yourself. Your view on life and being alone, being an introvert etc. makes you a huge role model for me. I recently came out of a long-term relationship and you have made being by myself feel less scary. Thank you for your content, please keep making it.
Girl, same. If you ever come across a guy you wanna open yourself up too.. make sure they understand how valuable your alone time is. I know that’s random but this video reminded me of how much I love my time and after being single for over 6 years, I met a great guy but the biggest rift was he didn’t understand “space”. Worst. Combo. Anyways, I’m so glad this video popped up on my UA-cam. Thank you.
I relate! I do get sad about not going home to tell someone my day sometimes and get a cuddle when im upset, a cuddle and then go off to my own room to sleep that is 😅
I was involuntarily alone for five years when I was in school and I think it's made me fear being alone and loneliness a lot bc I never want to feel that way again. But hearing you talk about aloneness in this way reminds me of how much I do enjoy it - as an only child, it is my natural state, so going to think on this some more now to see if I can fight that fear a little!
Thank you for the subtle reminder that even if the whole world is crashing down, at least I'll still have myself. Currently, my parents are divorcing and it's been really rough because I still live with them. I've been trying to avoid alone time to escape reality, but I think maybe I need to do some introspection and realize I need to be more kind to myself during these tough times. Amuses-toi à Paris!
I so relate to what you said about going inwards when you're excited. Thank you for being you and making these videos Maddie, you help me feel less alone
I am new to your channel and a fellow Pisces. I relate to you soooooooo much. What I really love is that you are realizing "yourself" at such a young age. I am 57 and have just NOW taken time off from working (which I have done since I was 13) and finding myself and my true identity. I have been in tons of relationships but have purposely NOT been in one for 4 years. AND, I was planning to go to Ireland solo and then the pandemic happened, so I am going to for sure reschedule that once things calm down, if that ever happens. Anyway, I love your channel so much and will keep following you. You ROCK!!!! (Yes, I am a child of the 80's and love heavy metal, haha).
this video was so inspiring, not that i'm planning to do a solo vacation anytime soon (i'm broke lol) but it really made me think about all the stuff i've been wanting to do in my life but i never got to do it cause i always feel like i need someone, or something to protect me, it's weird to think i'm an adult sometimes because of all those beliefs i have about myself, it's like i feel so uncapable of achieving my independence that i always stop when i'm almost getting it cause i panic, but your video made me think about it and how i can achieve what i want in life, and hopefuly i can be as confident as you one day💕 thank u
Literally do not have words to express how happy I am for you but also I have severe anxiety about a potential Taken scenario, BE SO CAREFUL while you have fun!
As the eldest of 3, I totally get where you're coming from about being good at being alone, independent, and protective. I think it might be an eldest sibling trait!
I think I am challenging my comfort zone by allowing myself to care what my words are. like sometimes I just stop myself and I think well who gives a sh*t about this concept in my head or these things I have learned? I do. I no longer need to do it for everyone else. and thats a part of being alone. its for yourself, not to get away from other people, and its a beautiful thing.
I know I’ve said this before but you’d have incredibly beautiful eyes ,I love your aesthetic the makeup and hair is everything, purple is clearly your color and you always give great advice
paris is like new york in that its another big city but the buildings are just so wonderful and you NEED to go to the museums, the musee d'oray was my absolute favorite if you love impressionism you'll love it
@@MaddieDragsbaek I broke up with my shitty ex boyfriend last week, in large part because of your videos. I’m already so much happier, so thank you Maddie ❤️❤️ so excited to enjoy being alone
I’m the oldest kid in the family so you’re like the big sister I don’t have irl. :,) When you post videos it feels like old friends hanging out. Love you! Thank you for everything you do!💞
I personally think that being alone and being lonely are to very different things. You can be alone but not lonely and vice versa. Sometimes we are with people and we feel lonely and sometimes we are alone and we don’t feel lonely at all. Have a great trip girl, you are rocking the world 💕
As a fellow introvert and a woman who doesn't necessarily show much emotion outwardly, I've gone most of my life thinking I'm a cold person. I've also felt like maybe I don't care about things enough or love people enough bc I don't always show it like other people do. Recently I've been realizing that a lot of those beliefs about myself are false, and me being introverted or perhaps a bit shy and reserved doesn't mean I can't also be loving and caring and affectionate. It still almost makes me tear up when my friends call me super friendly or warm though, bc I've been so used to thinking that everyone finds me cold and unapproachable :')
1. Def have a girl crush on Maddie 2. I may or may not have rewinded and listened to Maddie speak French multiple times 3. Maddie has become my spirit animal 4. Going forward when I feel uncertain I'm going to ask myself "what would Maddie do"? 5. Maddie is who I want to be when I grow up even though she is younger than me 6. Big fan of Maddie, 100/10, would be friends
honestly, I'm just waiting for you to write a book about all you learned/think/etc cause i write so much of what you say down already to like think about it later i would buy the sh** outta that i'd get copy of the book for like every shelf i own
So excited to watch! Your vids are zen🥰🥰🥰 Edit: I feel you on being happy by being inward and taking snapshots for memories. I was at a 3 day campout rave recently, and one of the staff members told me to speak more cause it would look better on me. I was happy being around people, I had no reason to talk? No one was talking to me, he just said that. I was like "what?? What prompted you to say that?"
You've helped me soooo much!!! I love your energy you are the best! I have grown so much from you and I admire you and I adore your confidence and vibe! You've shown me that I'm worth so much more and helped me gain my bad bitch aditude!! Thank you!
As I get older, I find myself wanting to be alone more and more. It’s sometimes so taxing to be with others. I feel great when I’m with other people but I also feel drained after. I want to seek out more me time.
I’ve done some solo traveling as a single 20-something woman and honestly it was very romantic?? Like, just taking my time and savoring everything, wandering. I went to Italy, took the train all around the country going to museums and cooking classes and restaurants; went to Iceland, soaked in the geothermal lagoon and toured the local concert hall. Nowhere to be, no schedule, no one to entertain. I love traveling with others too, don’t get me wrong, (I’m actually an extrovert!) but I think everyone should travel alone sometime if they can. When you travel it’s for your enjoyment, so you get to structure every one of your days around just doing what will make you happy. A lot of people don’t get a chance to do that, or just don’t give themselves that chance. It’s amazing and freeing and I’m an evangelist for it 🙌🏻
Girl ❤️ I love your vibe Would you be able to make a video on how to love being single and being alone ?? Me and my ex broke up after almost 7 years and it’s kinda hard accepting to be alone
"Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape." Bell Hooks
*bell hooks. respect the lower-case!
i love thisss
Love her
I’m on my first solo vacation right now, after having done literally nothing alone for the first 30 years of my life. I’m too nervous to leave my room! Deep breaths
You’ve got this!! The fact that you booked it and got yourself there is an accomplishment in of itself. I hope you have the best time ever ❤️
Ended a 4 year relationship yesterday. This video is right on time.
Hope you are doing okay. I wish you strength for this new chapter of your life! Sending love. ❤️
@@visa9313 Thank you so much, that's so kind
@Allison I hope you're right about the beginning being the worst, my boyfriend and I broke up last night and it hurt so bad, I was crying on and off for hours. Thankfully I feel better today but I am really scared of being set back! I hope I do truly become happier on my own
I’m a year out of a long term relationship, it gets better and self love is the best healer ❤️sending strength your way
Literally watching this sitting in a park in Ghent, Belgium, six weeks into solo backpacking Europe. Never felt freer, never been happier. Your content has directly contributed to my new-found independence and confidence. So happy for you and hope you have THE BEST time ever in Paris. I know I did. ❤️
You got the rare expierence of discovering the city in such nice weather! hope you like it here ❤ (my fave place to visit with people is the 'plantentuin' which is near to 2 great musea and free hihi)
I am Belgian, it's so funny to read this, I truly hope your enjoyed your stay !! :))
ghent is top of my list it looks so nice
The first trip I ever took alone was to Paris when I was 34 years old, 18 years ago! I had a great time, and I've solo travelled internationally every year since (except for 2020 & 2021). This practice has made me a better person and it's a valuable exercise for my self confidence. Enjoy your vacation!
I share the love of being alone. Whenever you talk about this it makes me feel so seen. I truly love being alone, enjoying experiences unpolluted by the opinions of others. Its so pure, the clarity that comes from living like this gives way to a beautiful life of individuality.
As the oldest sister, woweee I relate to what you said about being too opinionated with the people you love. Took me way too long to learn that sometimes my sisters just need someone to listen not big sister advice.
Omg i love your self-reflections and the topics you cover, Maddie. i can fully relate to the letting go/ letting people make their own decisions part of the vid: my older sister's ex bf was on tinder while they were together, i found him on there and told her right away but to my surprise it turned into an argument. she stayed with him for months after and called me jealous (??). while we have since resolved the conflict, her current bf seems just as bad as the last, but through therapy and a whole lot of self-reflecting, i've realized it's not up to me to dictate who she dates, and it's up to her to figure out for herself if that person is right for her or not. It's wild how i'm not alone in feeling this way, it's really reassuring. Thank you Xx
Omg literally same!!!
Omg all the content creators i watch are in paris hahaha: you, hitomi, leahsfieldnotes, lana blakely! can't wait to see all these different perspectives on solo-ing through paris! just as always love, love, love to my favorite Pisces on the internet
I felt so seen when you mentioned being introverted and being quiet. I recently went to a party that was absolutely life changing and I loved every minute of it. However, I was just sitting there. Multiple persons asked if I was okay during the event with one person stating I looked miserable. Little did anyone know that I was having the actual time of my life!
oh my gosh I feel so seen right now. my whole life, i've never been the person and shout and jump up and down when i'm happy or excited, i tend to just be quiet and take it all in. and people have also asked me 'are you okay?' in some of my happiest, most exciting moments. it makes me feel like a bad person and i'm so happy to hear i'm not the only one!!
I went to Paris alone when I was 19. you're going to love it!
I just came back from a trip to Italy doing the exact same thing! I really hope you have a great time and get that personal growth boost, enjoy your trip queen ✨
Literally just did this! Went to see Mitski in Copenhagen alone- it was such an amazing experience and it made me feel independent and free. Happy for you, you go Maddy!!
Not to be dramatic but you have changed my life 💌☁️
I’ve been challenging myself to leave my comfort zone more and I’ve learned SO much about myself! I’m SOOO excited to see what you learn about yourself as a person and adventurer after your trip to Paris ❤
I also adore being alone and celebrating my alone time, but I fell in love. with someone who liked being alone even more than I do. and now we broke up and it hurts and I feel I need to heel. thank you for your videos, they remind me of what I like about myself, and they make me feel better and more optimistic. can't wait to see the Paris vlogs! ♥
Sending your heart love and healing ❤️
I have very intense anxiety, and my first solo trip was at 20 to LA. Flew froM JFK by myself, got around by myself, was almost 100% alone. For some reason just calmed most of my anxiety, I just experienced and felt good. Enjoy yourself in Paris.
Also thank you for the dipstick code 🥰
aah, I was just in Paris for a little solo-trip! Truly one of the best cities to visit alone I think. I hope you feel super romantic sitting in little cafe’s! 💌
You say certain things so casually but to me they're revelations i didnt realise about myself. You are seriously sooooooooooo wise and so good with your words I could listen to you talk for hours
Ugh maddie your timing is perfect as always. I’m back home from school for the summer and most of my friends are out of state now, so I’ve been really anxious about being alone over the summer. Love you and your content!!!!
I just broke up with my boyfriend yesterday. I hope this video can help me remember how to be alone.
You got this, keep going.
When I broke up with mine, Maddie and Shallon Lester (a bit more problematic, take her with 3 grains of salt) helped me immensely
i solo backpacked when to Stockholm & Oslo in JANUARY and I got so sick with fever. It was the worst but somehow really great experience. It’s not always pretty and fun, but it teaches a lot
just did a solo trip to Portugal a few weeks ago! Definitely relate to approaching each day intuitively and being open to how each day unfolds--ended up randomly meeting new people along the way with this approach. hope you have the best time!
Reflecting out loud:
I'm an extrovert, and I love having in depth conversations with others, even people that I don't really know that well. I really like caring about people, I realized. However -- I also realized that I do this as a way of avoiding confronting myself and my problems. If I have work to do, I'll look to distract myself by hanging out with other people. And I didn't really mind that for the longest time because I care a lot about creating and building on existing friendships, and I viewed the time spent with others as productive.
But over time I started realizing the importance of being alone; because when I am alone, I suddenly realize all the stuff I have to do, all my flaws, all the things I have been meaning to improve upon. I do want to be the best version of myself, but I didn't realize until very recently that you discover your own flaws by spending time alone. This video in junction with Lana Blakey's recent video really helped me internalize that. (Coincidentally, I also realize I spend a lot of time talking about stuff and being introspective, but not enough time doing stuff/putting those thoughts into action.)
I feel grateful too that I'm learning these while I'm still really young. Your channel has made a really big impact on my life, Maddie. Thank you for sharing your introspections about yourself, and for shaping the way I view myself in a more positive, yet critical, light.
Maddie, I love the way you talk. The words you use to describe things are so poetic and thoughtful, and you use our language in such a bright and playful way, calling your trip a celebration is so interesting and I feel like you say one thing every video that throws me for a delightful little loop. I hope your trip is amazing and thank u for sharing so much of urself online! I can positively say you've changed my life for the better xo
Single mother of three here and I’m totally living vicariously through you
This video came at the right time for me. I've been thinking a lot about how to spend quality time with myself.
couldnt have come at a better time. i’ve been studying abroad and am crying in bed feeling super lonely and homesick
I just went to San Juan, Puerto Rico in March as my first solo trip and loved it! I want to travel solo more, it was so liberating to go somewhere almost completely blind and ready to take everything it. I stayed in a hostel and met so many great people, chilled out, got a local experience, and decompressed from a very stressful period in my home life. You’ll love being solo and doing whatever you wanted to do
Apart from the wisdom you share here can I just quickly compliment you on how absolutely bombastic this style of liner fits your eyes ? You look like a disney princess!!
You're living my dream life and it's so inspiring ugh I love u
From childhood I’ve always valued my alone time. It’s something I need to be a functioning person. It’s absolutely precious to me and I find myself being most relaxed and happiest when I’m alone. It’s like a deep breath when I’m feeling anxious or off in any way. Not to say I don’t also feel totally happy and value time with friends & family but that alone time.. that’s heaven. I hope Paris is everything you need and more! Can’t wait to see/hear about it!
I lived in a big city during my uni years, coming from a small town, and I've never felt lonely. Going around the city without having to rely on anyone, being surrounded by so many different strangers actually made feel at home. It was like, for the first time of my life, I was allowed to live freely and be myself without feeling out of space or as if everyone around me was looking at me and judging me. With the pandemic I came back to my parents' house and it hurts. I realized that I don't necessarily hate leaving my house, it's just that I don't feel confortable being in my hometown, with higher chances to come across people that I even just remotely know and that I feel so distant from. The fact that there's not so much to do here certainly doesn't help either ahahah but I guess that that's normal in a small town
Ugh I know exactly what you mean. Feeling so distant from, yet too close to the people and places you grew up around.
just ended an abusive 3 year relationship....i needed this
Never been so early!!! You’re a positive influence on my life! My relationship with my body has changed for the better because of you :)
So happy for you and honored to have had any part in it :)
I love being alone and doing things by myself. I love my own company. I take myself out on dates and I've even travelled the world alone. I moved countries alone too. Not knowing anyone! You're kinda forced to open up and try new experiences and figure out your challenges on your own. It's such a great learning experience. I'm also a super pisces so it's probably my pisces ass tbh
The way you described calm excitement was such an experience for me to finally have a way to describe myself. Nothing bums me out more than being told I look miserable when I’m feeling a lot of joy
I FEEL U SO HARD WITH THE EMOTIONS HAHA, I soak in my emotions inside too and people often feel like I just dont feel anything, its sad sometimes. Thank you so much for sharing everything you do, I appreciate you so much
Haha im so happy that you know a few basics in french. I recently came back from a solo trip in central america & im so happy i took spanish as a third language, knowledge is sexy. Love that for you Maddie. 💙💙💙
It really hit me the part where you talked about being a cold or warm person. Ive considered myself a cold person forever, just accepted the fact that I am. Now I question; based on what did I make that assumption? I choose to be a warm person and let that side of me blossom. There is no reason for me to have my brain falsely label me with things im not ! Thank you for this video, enjoy Paris!!! xoxo
this entire video resonates SO HARD! It really made me reflect on how comfortable i have become with myself over the past year! much luv hehe
absolutely love these video essays on topics like love and lonliness and just finding yourself. great vid maddie
i especially relate to being a quiet person and never being super outwardly expressive of my emotions. i remember as a kid people would always ask me what was wrong and i would be so confused haha. but i just enjoy being in my own mind and talking to myself. i've been working a lot on self-reflecting and really learning who i am now instead of just getting lost in my thoughts/imagination. great video! :)
i honestly dont even remember what its like to have a friend group anymore, i dont think ive had regular gatherings of more than two people since high school. i love being alone and even got to solo travel alone. but also maybe it makes me less comfortable being around other people/emotionally there for other people.... i relate to you in saying growing up with friends but still feeling like the odd one out and i think thats probably why im in a similar boat to you
You must be so proud of yourself and you should be. What an amazing way to celebrate yourself. Your view on life and being alone, being an introvert etc. makes you a huge role model for me. I recently came out of a long-term relationship and you have made being by myself feel less scary. Thank you for your content, please keep making it.
a solo trip to anywhere in europe literally feels so unreachable to me right now, but hopefully I'll get there someday. have a great trip Maddie!! 💕
Girl, same. If you ever come across a guy you wanna open yourself up too.. make sure they understand how valuable your alone time is. I know that’s random but this video reminded me of how much I love my time and after being single for over 6 years, I met a great guy but the biggest rift was he didn’t understand “space”. Worst. Combo. Anyways, I’m so glad this video popped up on my UA-cam. Thank you.
I relate! I do get sad about not going home to tell someone my day sometimes and get a cuddle when im upset, a cuddle and then go off to my own room to sleep that is 😅
I was involuntarily alone for five years when I was in school and I think it's made me fear being alone and loneliness a lot bc I never want to feel that way again. But hearing you talk about aloneness in this way reminds me of how much I do enjoy it - as an only child, it is my natural state, so going to think on this some more now to see if I can fight that fear a little!
Thank you for the subtle reminder that even if the whole world is crashing down, at least I'll still have myself. Currently, my parents are divorcing and it's been really rough because I still live with them. I've been trying to avoid alone time to escape reality, but I think maybe I need to do some introspection and realize I need to be more kind to myself during these tough times. Amuses-toi à Paris!
I so relate to what you said about going inwards when you're excited. Thank you for being you and making these videos Maddie, you help me feel less alone
I am new to your channel and a fellow Pisces. I relate to you soooooooo much. What I really love is that you are realizing "yourself" at such a young age. I am 57 and have just NOW taken time off from working (which I have done since I was 13) and finding myself and my true identity. I have been in tons of relationships but have purposely NOT been in one for 4 years. AND, I was planning to go to Ireland solo and then the pandemic happened, so I am going to for sure reschedule that once things calm down, if that ever happens. Anyway, I love your channel so much and will keep following you. You ROCK!!!! (Yes, I am a child of the 80's and love heavy metal, haha).
this video was so inspiring, not that i'm planning to do a solo vacation anytime soon (i'm broke lol) but it really made me think about all the stuff i've been wanting to do in my life but i never got to do it cause i always feel like i need someone, or something to protect me, it's weird to think i'm an adult sometimes because of all those beliefs i have about myself, it's like i feel so uncapable of achieving my independence that i always stop when i'm almost getting it cause i panic, but your video made me think about it and how i can achieve what i want in life, and hopefuly i can be as confident as you one day💕 thank u
Literally do not have words to express how happy I am for you but also I have severe anxiety about a potential Taken scenario, BE SO CAREFUL while you have fun!
I am so proud of you and your growth Maddie, been supporting u since day 1
As the eldest of 3, I totally get where you're coming from about being good at being alone, independent, and protective. I think it might be an eldest sibling trait!
you always remind me of the most important lessons. hope you have a great time in Paris ♡
omg didn't know you wrote poetry!!!! :DD
I think I am challenging my comfort zone by allowing myself to care what my words are. like sometimes I just stop myself and I think well who gives a sh*t about this concept in my head or these things I have learned? I do. I no longer need to do it for everyone else. and thats a part of being alone. its for yourself, not to get away from other people, and its a beautiful thing.
I know I’ve said this before but you’d have incredibly beautiful eyes ,I love your aesthetic the makeup and hair is everything, purple is clearly your color and you always give great advice
paris is like new york in that its another big city but the buildings are just so wonderful and you NEED to go to the museums, the musee d'oray was my absolute favorite if you love impressionism you'll love it
✨I am always so excited when I see you post a new video. And I love your content. Such a beautiful soul in a gorgeous body ✨
My ex and I broke up two days ago. This is exactly what I needed. You are amazing!
Bro the way I shouted “YES!” when I got the notification for this video and saw the title 😂
YAYYYYYYYY
@@MaddieDragsbaek I broke up with my shitty ex boyfriend last week, in large part because of your videos. I’m already so much happier, so thank you Maddie ❤️❤️ so excited to enjoy being alone
I’m the oldest kid in the family so you’re like the big sister I don’t have irl. :,) When you post videos it feels like old friends hanging out. Love you! Thank you for everything you do!💞
I personally think that being alone and being lonely are to very different things. You can be alone but not lonely and vice versa. Sometimes we are with people and we feel lonely and sometimes we are alone and we don’t feel lonely at all.
Have a great trip girl, you are rocking the world 💕
100% agree, well said :)
i love your insight and videos, this has quickly become my favorite channel on youtube! i hope you have an amazing trip ❤❤
most likely moving across the country this fall, and i needed this. thank you maddie :)
You are an absolute icon and I hope you have the best time in Paris!
As a fellow introvert and a woman who doesn't necessarily show much emotion outwardly, I've gone most of my life thinking I'm a cold person. I've also felt like maybe I don't care about things enough or love people enough bc I don't always show it like other people do. Recently I've been realizing that a lot of those beliefs about myself are false, and me being introverted or perhaps a bit shy and reserved doesn't mean I can't also be loving and caring and affectionate. It still almost makes me tear up when my friends call me super friendly or warm though, bc I've been so used to thinking that everyone finds me cold and unapproachable :')
One of the best experiences in life is traveling alone 🙌🏼 hope you have a great time in Paris
i love this. really sparks a lot of introspection 🫶🏾
1. Def have a girl crush on Maddie
2. I may or may not have rewinded and listened to Maddie speak French multiple times
3. Maddie has become my spirit animal
4. Going forward when I feel uncertain I'm going to ask myself "what would Maddie do"?
5. Maddie is who I want to be when I grow up even though she is younger than me
6. Big fan of Maddie, 100/10, would be friends
I've missed your videos...I'm glad I've decided to catch up on your videos!
honestly, I'm just waiting for you to write a book about all you learned/think/etc cause i write so much of what you say down already to like think about it later
i would buy the sh** outta that
i'd get copy of the book for like every shelf i own
OBSESSED WITH EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS 💞💞
So excited to watch! Your vids are zen🥰🥰🥰
Edit: I feel you on being happy by being inward and taking snapshots for memories. I was at a 3 day campout rave recently, and one of the staff members told me to speak more cause it would look better on me. I was happy being around people, I had no reason to talk? No one was talking to me, he just said that. I was like "what?? What prompted you to say that?"
Can I just say that you looked so stunning in the sun on your rooftop 😍 literally took my breath away
how is it possible that i can relate to you so much??! thank you
your videos always feel like a great conversation! ❤️ love your content Maddie
Enjoy your time at Paris queen 💜
literally posted on my birthday! i've been needing this!
I really like your eyeshadow in this video ❤
Absolutely love everything you upload 💜
Enjoy Paris love!
YOU are so emotionally intelligent i love it
That green outfit with your purple hair is so nice 🔥
You've helped me soooo much!!! I love your energy you are the best! I have grown so much from you and I admire you and I adore your confidence and vibe! You've shown me that I'm worth so much more and helped me gain my bad bitch aditude!! Thank you!
I’m so excited for paris content! Have so much fun queen 💗
Maddie I’ve been enjoying your videos lately, you have such a calming vibe ☺️ maybe you want to take a train from Paris and come to London? 👀
love your videos ! i’m obsessed with everything you upload ❤️🥰
thank u bestie :')
As I get older, I find myself wanting to be alone more and more. It’s sometimes so taxing to be with others.
I feel great when I’m with other people but I also feel drained after. I want to seek out more me time.
I'm french, and girlie, your accent is amazing, never thought "je suis allée au cinéma avec mes copains" would ever sound so hot 🤔😳
Your eyes are so green in that top ❤️
Manifesting a solo trip to Paris ✨
Alsoo, I can relate so much, I’m introverted and pisces too and I’m going to NYC alone in August 😊
I’ve done some solo traveling as a single 20-something woman and honestly it was very romantic?? Like, just taking my time and savoring everything, wandering. I went to Italy, took the train all around the country going to museums and cooking classes and restaurants; went to Iceland, soaked in the geothermal lagoon and toured the local concert hall. Nowhere to be, no schedule, no one to entertain. I love traveling with others too, don’t get me wrong, (I’m actually an extrovert!) but I think everyone should travel alone sometime if they can. When you travel it’s for your enjoyment, so you get to structure every one of your days around just doing what will make you happy. A lot of people don’t get a chance to do that, or just don’t give themselves that chance. It’s amazing and freeing and I’m an evangelist for it 🙌🏻
Girl ❤️ I love your vibe
Would you be able to make a video on how to love being single and being alone ?? Me and my ex broke up after almost 7 years and it’s kinda hard accepting to be alone
Exactly what i needed right now. Thank you Maddie, you are a wonder
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I love your channel and confidence 👏
Needed this sooo badly ❤️