festive tea, kittens & little women // VLOGMAS 2023

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  • Welcome to vlogmas 2023! We're kicking off December with the classic tea advent calendar, as well as starting my Little Women readalong and getting emotional about foster kittens so, grab a mug of your favourite hot drink and enjoy!
    LITTLE WOMEN DECEMBER READALONG SCHEDULE
    Week 1 - Dec 1st - 3rd: Chapters 1 - 8
    Week 2 - Dec 4th - 10th : Chapters 9 - 21
    Week 3 - Dec 11th - 17th: Chapters 22 - 34
    Week 4 - Dec 18th - 24th: Chapters 35 - 47
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  • @susanjarrell1573
    @susanjarrell1573 10 місяців тому +18

    Do not feel ridiculous about crying for the kittens. I was crying and I was only watching the video. If I were adopting Gilbert or Sherman I would love knowing they had a foster carer that cared enough for them to cry when they had to be returned. ❤❤

    • @insideout986
      @insideout986 10 місяців тому +1

      Fostering is so hard emotionally, I could never do it. Such a selfless act❤

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +2

      You’re right, it is just because I loved them so much! Their new owners are so lucky!💖

  • @MaryAmongStories
    @MaryAmongStories 9 місяців тому

    tea calendar is indeed the highlight of the year ☕
    you're not being silly at all 💚 sending big hugs xx

  • @YourTrueShelf
    @YourTrueShelf 9 місяців тому

    Oh hun!! Bless your heart! I would have been exactly the same. We lost our elderly cat to cancer this year and I was a total mess (still hurts). I remember when our cats were kittens and we had to take them to the cattery as we were going on our honeymoon, and I cried loads, even though I'd have them back in 10 days!
    So glad you could keep Raymond and the beautiful ginger kitten is going to your in laws. You've done a wonderful job x

  • @sophietennyson4103
    @sophietennyson4103 10 місяців тому +2

    the fact that you cried the you returned the kittens just makes me adore you more

  • @wordsofclover
    @wordsofclover 9 місяців тому

    I would be a sobbing mess too saying goodbye to puppies or kittens so don't worry. It's so hard and even though you know they are goin to good homes, it's tough to love them and not be able to keep them. My dog had puppies when I was a teenager, and I cried every single time we rehomed one (though we did get to keep one and we had him for almost 18 years!).

  • @Nana_Waffles
    @Nana_Waffles 10 місяців тому

    I'm sorry about the kittens, but at least you get to keep one and visit the other. My friend just started fostering a basset hound, and she is having a hard time, too. Its exciting that they are all getting adopted ❤. I love real names for cats as well, my last cat was Ralph after my grandfather. Raymond is perfect! I'm excited to be reading Little Women for the first time with you. I have some catching up to do and will be doing that today. Im currently finishing up The Two Lives of Lydia Bird. Have a beautiful week.

  • @labben1697
    @labben1697 10 місяців тому +6

    It's been so much fun watching the kittens in your videos. I would have cried just as much as you did on parting with them, even though it's a good day when everyone gets adopted. I like the name Raymond, but I have two suggestions if you choose to change his name: Hugo or Alfred. Have a wonderful December 😊

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      We honestly had the best few weeks with them, their new owners are so lucky!

  • @andreeastiopu1831
    @andreeastiopu1831 9 місяців тому

    You are such a kind soul! 🤗

  • @keeleybombard7360
    @keeleybombard7360 10 місяців тому +4

    Ahhh it’s officially the Christmas season when your vlogmas videos start!!! I love them!

  • @bellacovers
    @bellacovers 10 місяців тому +3

    aaaah let the tea calender era BEGIN!! having to let animals go as an animal person is the absolute worst let those tears flow ciara

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +1

      Tea advent era is my favourite era to be in😂 a mansion with endless kittens sounds like a dream!

  • @virginiasainz-rasines217
    @virginiasainz-rasines217 10 місяців тому +2

    So, so happy to see that your Vlogmas just come!

  • @lailakhoshkar126
    @lailakhoshkar126 10 місяців тому +1

    I get similarly emotional when I cat sit, and it comes time to return the cat to its owners!
    Someone else suggested Laurie as a cat name, and I'd second that :) Both your cats would have bookish names, which can only be a good thing right haha.

  • @sophietennyson4103
    @sophietennyson4103 10 місяців тому +2

    My suggestion is Roman....I love that you foster cats. I have the same edition of Little Women, I have never read it but will start it after I finish my current book--as always I love listening to your voice and hearing your thoughts on books

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      It’s such a beautiful edition - I hope you enjoy little women, please do share your thoughts when you start!

  • @MelissaSponseller-ld4io
    @MelissaSponseller-ld4io 10 місяців тому

    My late grandfathers name was Raymond. So yes, I like it😊

  • @rhondafarrell7574
    @rhondafarrell7574 9 місяців тому

    I would have named the kitty Nickolaus since I was adopting him in December.

  • @theokiereader
    @theokiereader 10 місяців тому

    12:23 I’ve always liked the name Victor

  • @vickycurtin5622
    @vickycurtin5622 10 місяців тому +1

    Kitty name suggestion: Klaus (as-in Klaus Baudelaire)

  • @roseschrier3770
    @roseschrier3770 10 місяців тому

    P.s. you're so caring & sweet!

  • @christinakaras6452
    @christinakaras6452 10 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on adopting the little one and your success in fostering! You could name him Laurie, since you adopted him while reading Little Women. Animals are one of the few things *worth* crying for. ❤

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      Aw thank you! I must admit, I did consider Laurie as a name! And you’re right, animals are worth crying for💖

  • @helloitsme5727
    @helloitsme5727 10 місяців тому +2

    You're not an idiot, you're one amazing human being ❤. I feel you, I'm not an overly emotional person, but when it comes to animals it's a different story. Sending you a huge hug 🫂.

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      There’s just something about animals isn’t there?🥲💖

  • @Steph_W
    @Steph_W 10 місяців тому +1

    Aww you’re such a sweetheart. 💕. 🐈. ( I agree, about the name, Raymond. How about Nicholas. Like St. Nick 😊)

  • @taylorrae3316
    @taylorrae3316 10 місяців тому +1

    Totally relate to the crying lol, I cried along with you. Good luck with the new kitten, hope the adjustment goes well! 🎄✨

  • @TheNostalgicKitchen
    @TheNostalgicKitchen 10 місяців тому

    I just finished the vlog and I just want to say I was so touched when you cried about the kittens. You have such a good and beautiful heart ♥️

  • @ameliabarlowbooks
    @ameliabarlowbooks 10 місяців тому +1

    hard agree, markets are a fantastic idea but the reality is often pretty disappointing! I’m so glad to hear that you’ve kept one of the little kittens and the others found their forever homes ♥️ happy Vlogmas x

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      Definitely one of those things that’s better in theory than reality!

  • @KittyAndTheBooks
    @KittyAndTheBooks 10 місяців тому +2

    Oh, I am crying with you about giving the cats away again! Would have wrecked me, too. But you took such great care of them, those little monsters. :) Hope you have a lovely rest of December!

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +2

      It was so hard, but nice to know we were able to help them when they needed it! I hope you have a lovely December too!

  • @deni1432
    @deni1432 9 місяців тому

  • @roseschrier3770
    @roseschrier3770 10 місяців тому

    Loved the Christmas vlog!🤗🎄❤ how can you not with all the cosy vibe, cute cute cute kittens, ( though sad but happy they're getting adopted) especially nice you're adopting one!🤗🐱 like tagging along on errands,walks & decorating🎄always love your vlogs!🤗

  • @grodriguez7225
    @grodriguez7225 10 місяців тому +1

    Yay volgmas‼️ 🥞☕️😋‼️🐈‼️ Little Women‼️😲 🎄‼️ Toffee 🍎 ☕️‼️You having to say goodbye to your foster kitties reminds me o time Phoebe in Friends had give up her 🐶 as a practice before having to give a baby. Yay ❄️‼️ Yeah the relationship between Grandfather Laurence and Beth is so sweet‼️ What lovely wintery scenery‼️ 🤩 I liked the Victoria stuff saw around you. 🎅🏻 🥛& 🍪‼️
    Ps: I’m at chapter 7 for Little Women‼️ As for Harry Potter I’ve got 12 chapters to go‼️Last but not least I picked up A Boy Call Christmas which has been sweet and funny‼️

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +1

      I’d forgotten about that part of friends but you’re so right!

  • @katyferenczy-dakin
    @katyferenczy-dakin 10 місяців тому +1

    Raymond was my late greyhounds name. I love it so much as a pet name, we used to call him Ray or Ray Ray

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      I think I’m inclined to agree with you, I think it’s such a lovely pet name and we’re going to stick with it for our little Ray!

  • @deboramissoorten6765
    @deboramissoorten6765 10 місяців тому +1

    👏🏻 So enjoyed your first Vlogmas . The kittens are so so cute , I can imagine you would keep them all 😉 The Flemish version of Little Women will be released tomorrow so I hope to receive the book soon and will read along with you . Btw I finally went this year for the Pukka tea advent calendar .

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      Enjoy Little Women when it arrives - look forward to hearing your thoughts! And ooh very nice, I like Pukka teas!

  • @ravensandblots
    @ravensandblots 10 місяців тому +1

    What about the name Felix, since you have Oscar already? Or maybe chandler?
    Also I feel you on this- the cat I fostered was a foster fail as well so I absolutely get it! 💙❄️
    And don’t feel bad for crying- I would have too and was even crying when watching it. 💙💙

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      Raymond certainly enjoys Felix cat food haha! Thank you, it was impossible not to be emotional about it!

  • @Heartonmysleeve-gj1kp
    @Heartonmysleeve-gj1kp 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent vlog! Your tears are well shed/shared. Raymond is a good name although if his surname was Massey then he'd have the same name as the funeral directors.😂

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      Hahha, luckily that’s not his surname so I think we’re all good!

  • @MariaMedeiros
    @MariaMedeiros 10 місяців тому +1

    Ciara! Happy Vlogmas! You have a big heart! You are so amazing and it's okay if you cry. I am the same way about animals. You have been the best foster mommy to the kittens. I picked up my "Little Women" book I am so excited to start reading it too. This year I didn't go with Bird and Blend as well. Last year was a fail for me. lol I went with a Canadian brand called David's Tea and I am so happy with it because they customized the teas with a lot of Christmas flavours. Your tea calendar this year sounds amazing! Some kitten names for me would be Niko, Dimitri, Joseph, Tony, John, Paul. You can always name him a character from a book you love. My two cats are ZIggy and Auggie. :) Wishing you all the best for December Ciara. You are amazing inside and out!

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! I’ve heard of David’s Tea and have always wanted to try some of their flavours but I don’t think we get it over here - hope you enjoy the calendar!

  • @mariaquigley4563
    @mariaquigley4563 10 місяців тому

    I'm so happy you were able to keep a kitten. I love the name Raymond but if you need to rename him here are some names I like:
    Sylvan
    Arthur
    Felix
    Leo
    Cecil
    Alvin
    (I like two syllables 😂)

  • @sarahcowley1015
    @sarahcowley1015 10 місяців тому +1

    We’ve had a British shorthair called Kevin and my dogs name is Phil (Phillip) I love calling my pets human names! P.s my cat is called Michelle! I like Thomas or Tom for short! Ray is cute aswell!

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +1

      Okay, Kevin and Phil are 10/10 animal names - those are definitely the vibe I like!

  • @brilliant5126
    @brilliant5126 10 місяців тому +1

    I love ALL your videos, but there is something extra special about your vlogmases, and I wait all year for them. Yay...it's vlogmas time!! 😁 I doing the Little Women read along with you also. I love it! Happy December! ❄️

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much - I hope you’re enjoying Little Women so far!

  • @lisaplummer8144
    @lisaplummer8144 10 місяців тому +1

    It is not the Christmas season for me until your vlogmas starts! So lovely as always. Your heart for animals is so big and you made me cry. BUT let me tell you, I have four cats. I do not recommend. 😅 I love them but oof!

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому

      Aw thank you so much! Oh my goodness, four cats is a lot of cats haha - I think we’ll cap ourselves at 2 forever cats and then keep fostering, unless I end up winning the lottery and then I’ll have endless cats haha

    • @lisaplummer8144
      @lisaplummer8144 10 місяців тому

      😂@@ciarascorner ❤

  • @Caroulinas
    @Caroulinas 9 місяців тому +1

    How about Dorian (as in Dorian Gray(-mond)? Still a real name and keeping with the book theme 😅 also obviously goes with Oscar

    • @Caroulinas
      @Caroulinas 9 місяців тому

      i do really feel like i outdid myself here

  • @crystall31cl
    @crystall31cl 10 місяців тому +2

    How about the name Matthew for Raymond or Chandler? The good thing is you will still be able to see Dutch and take Raymond with to visit his brother.

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +1

      Cute - there are actually 2 kittens with the rescue we fostered from called Joey and Chandler and their mum cat is called Nora!

    • @crystall31cl
      @crystall31cl 10 місяців тому +1

      @@ciarascorner You could even go with a Gilmore girls name Luke, Jess/ Jesse.

  • @chrissyplanteater2892
    @chrissyplanteater2892 10 місяців тому +1

    Reginald

  • @bethanywilman486
    @bethanywilman486 10 місяців тому

    What about Sebastian or jack or Roman 😊 but love Raymond

  • @alonememe
    @alonememe 10 місяців тому

    21:01 So for these 3 weeks Oscar and kittens were separated?

    • @ciarascorner
      @ciarascorner  10 місяців тому +2

      They mostly were, Oscar knew the kittens were about and they saw eachother on occasion but we didn’t want to overwhelm Oscar with four crazy kittens!

  • @Kpopheaven
    @Kpopheaven 10 місяців тому +1

    Raymond is a nice name, just not seem like a cat name , in my opinion. It reminds me of a real man rather than a cat :D And since he is such a cute kitten (I know he'll grow up eventually) something more cat-like would be better. I don't have anu suggestions, unfortunately. And animals are always worth the crying, nothing bad about that