LIFE UPDATE / Q&A | Why did I move to America?| Biggest differences between the UK and USA

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  • @BeaAnimals
    @BeaAnimals 7 місяців тому +18

    I really hope you're okay, that's a lot of sacrifices you've had to make

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +5

      I am okay thank you😊 it is but (hopefully) soon I’ll be able to set up my business again and plan to visit the UK (once I get my travel authorisation) a lot🖤

  • @livbrown2682
    @livbrown2682 3 місяці тому +1

    Many blessings to you and your husband, may the transition be smooth. 💚

  • @sueorosz8886
    @sueorosz8886 7 місяців тому +2

    Awe congrats on your marriage and welcome to America! I married a now retired soldier almost 40 years ago at the courthouse in Savannah ga after moving there from d.c. and that was a huge culture shock! 😳 so I can imagine you are adjusting all the time to something new constantly! I’ve been to England and it was probably the most fabulous month of my life! ❤ I also lived in Germany when my husband was stationed there and the adjustment to a new country was really humbling and scary but what a great time! You will be driving before you know it but yes 🙌 Europe is so much more pedestrian and travel friendly! We are so far behind in transport here… hope you make it to New Orleans! It’s a really special area and I know you’ll love ❤️ it! Your style is so unique and you will inspire and charm new friends and strangers as you make your way thru this crazy 🤪 country! There is so much of it and the thrifting is fantastic! ❤❤❤ sending welcoming warmth from Florida!

  • @tiadixon4787
    @tiadixon4787 7 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to the USA! I am over in Pennsylvania. Our system is over run with paperwork. Keep at it. It will get easier. I am glad you are doing well!

  • @northerlyartemis
    @northerlyartemis 7 місяців тому +10

    Wow this is a big change! Personally I would have made him move to the uk as American is so dangerous, the healthcare is awful and they really fucking hate women. But you do you. I just hope that if anything goes wrong you can get back to the uk easily enough! I also hope your husband treats you well. I’m always very concerned about these ‘I met them online and then uprooted my whole life to be with them’ thing. So much can go wrong and you are so young.

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +3

      Yes it is a big change. We’ve known each other for a very long time and have been back and forth visiting each other (in the US and UK) for years so no need to worry!🖤

  • @NicoleM_radiantbaby
    @NicoleM_radiantbaby 7 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to the US and congrats on your marriage! Wishing you the best of luck with settling in here. It can be a lot of paperwork, but hopefully it'll be over soon and you can get back to your life and discovering your new one. 😃

  • @krystikilcoyne1378
    @krystikilcoyne1378 7 місяців тому +2

    Congrats to you and your husband!! You’re in my neck of the woods! I’m in Cleveland! There are many cool things to do here!! Right next to Cleveland in Lakewood are a lot of cool places!! Cleveland curiosities is there and several witchy shops!!! Welcome to Ohio!!!🖤🖤🖤

  • @CrypticJasmine
    @CrypticJasmine 7 місяців тому +2

    I’m glad the move has gone well for the most part and I hope the US ultimately treats you well!

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thank you😊 I’m sure it will feel more normal once I can open up my business again🖤

  • @hausofnadia
    @hausofnadia 7 місяців тому +1

    Glad the visa thing worked out well for yall! Hope you feel at home & are comfortable here & can make new friends🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @evilkelly4804
    @evilkelly4804 7 місяців тому +1

    welcome to America and congratulations on your marriage! I have been missing your videos so I'm glad that you're back and will be posting more. I moved from Hawaii to Pennsylvania many years ago and I remember having to get used to many things. Surprisingly, besides the weather, it was a huge adjustment for me but after 24 years, I'm finally used to it. Much love to you and I'm so excited for your new chapter in life!

  • @GirlHerminite
    @GirlHerminite 7 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations on your move and marriage 🎉 wishing you all the best.

  • @jessymason6282
    @jessymason6282 7 місяців тому +1

    🤗 Welcome & congratulations!! Absolutely delighted that you are here, already better video quality I can see you so much easier💗

  • @natalienewman7893
    @natalienewman7893 7 місяців тому +1

    Yay congratulations! 🥂 hope you have many happy years together 🖤
    Hopefully the minefield of paperwork will be easy to navigate when you’re ready to do so.
    Interesting that the Americans recommend British suppliers, maybe worth exploring deals with your old suppliers maybe 🤷‍♀️
    Perhaps vlogging decorating your new home or upcycling for your new home so you can cover of the gothic content until you’re able to get back to work. 🤷‍♀️

  • @tudormiller887
    @tudormiller887 7 місяців тому +2

    I'd love to see a Part 2 of this video. What advice would you give to any Brits thinking of emigrating to the USA ? What are the Dos & Don'ts of living in the USA ? 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @sophiemulford3435
    @sophiemulford3435 7 місяців тому +2

    So glad you're back! I missed your videos 🖤

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! I’ve got more on the way🖤

  • @autumnforest3987
    @autumnforest3987 7 місяців тому +1

    I can't wait to see how you end up decorating your home. 😁

  • @AvaSimone999
    @AvaSimone999 7 місяців тому +1

    Glad you are getting settled in hopefully everything will return to normal soon. Miss seeing your videos and congratulations on your marriage ❤

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much🖤 I’ve got a few more videos recorded so more will be on the way!😊

  • @nixiemoonflower
    @nixiemoonflower 7 місяців тому

    Congrats! So happy that you can finally be with your husband. Enjoy the transition from UK to America. Hope all goes well 😊

  • @Sirenmoonbee
    @Sirenmoonbee 7 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on your wedding ❤❤❤❤

  • @_missclemmie_
    @_missclemmie_ 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations on the move and wedding Kirstie all the best to you hun x

  • @sophiemulford3435
    @sophiemulford3435 7 місяців тому +1

    Also, I would love to see some vlogs x

  • @maijacriner-harrison5161
    @maijacriner-harrison5161 7 місяців тому +1

    OMG girly you're finally inally out here! You're looking good!🖤 Oh and yes, Congratulations! Ugh lol, terrible but my divorce was finalized on April 9th.. Which would have been our anniversary! But anyway, I love your makeup.. It's so pretty, it brings out your eyes! Were you able to bring all your clothes? Yeah, I bet you're going through culture shock, but I'm glad you have your honey. Yes, do a part 2! And all the different videos you had mentioned, lol!

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much!🖤 oh no! I’m sorry to hear that😔 Yes I was able to bring all my clothes over (by ship)! Yeah it’s definitely a big change but I’m sure I’ll get used to it😊 Will do!

  • @nattygrace13
    @nattygrace13 7 місяців тому

    Missing you but so proud of you. It’s been a long time coming and this new chapter is going to be the best one yet ❤

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Miss you too🖤 thanks so much😊

  • @EdAtoZ
    @EdAtoZ 7 місяців тому +3

    Spooky, Welcome to the USA. In Ohio at Dayton their is the US airfare museum It very large you could not see it all in two days (it really is world class) if you like looking at aircraft.

  • @emilymcdonald1456
    @emilymcdonald1456 7 місяців тому +1

    Oh, Congrats!!!!! So happy for you!! Love your reddish black hair!!! itd be cool to do any videos , maybe some sort of American vs. U.K slang contest between you and your husband.well if he doesnt mind being on camera. ..and i would love to viset New Orleans too.!!!

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much😊 definitely! Ooh that would be fun! Yes New Orleans looks so good!🖤

  • @amadamartinez4685
    @amadamartinez4685 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations on your new moved and wedding lots blessings 🎉to both of you

  • @Kat_Nguyen
    @Kat_Nguyen 7 місяців тому

    Congrats on your marriage! I'm sure you will adjust to living in the U.S. Btw, your hair looks really pretty.

  • @dixierodriguez3149
    @dixierodriguez3149 7 місяців тому

    Congrats kirsty I got married at the court I believe 2 years ago

  • @themoonflowerfaerie
    @themoonflowerfaerie 7 місяців тому

    Nice to see you sweetie 😊. I hope your adjustment period goes well, and that you are happy. So interesting that you are here, and I’ve been wanting to move over there 💜

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much😊 ooh really? Is there anywhere in particular you’re wanting to move?🖤

    • @themoonflowerfaerie
      @themoonflowerfaerie 7 місяців тому

      @@simply_spooky I'm not sure yet. I would love to move somewhere where there are more Goths, and shops that carry Goth clothing, etc. I've seen some really amazing shops in videos there, and nothing like I've found where I live. I don't know any Goths, and haven't met any ever. I've always felt drawn to your old home land, and feel like it possibly would be a fun and fulfilling place to live :)

  • @vanessacooke8146
    @vanessacooke8146 7 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on the move, I know how hard it is because I moved from UK to Australia. I still miss home so much. Questions ~What did your parents think about the move? Does your husband have his own place or are you living with his parents? Did he consider moving to UK?

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much😊 Yes it’s definitely a big change isn’t it! Thanks for the questions - I’ll include them in my next Q&A🖤

  • @beautiifullygurl
    @beautiifullygurl 7 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to North America, congratulations on your marriage 🖤

  • @blacklionmystic6948
    @blacklionmystic6948 7 місяців тому

    Congrats and I love the new hair color very flattering on you!

  • @mysticallavish1360
    @mysticallavish1360 7 місяців тому +2

    Welcome to the 🇺🇸 USA, I hope you'll be happy here and enjoy your new beginnings with your hubby out here, congratulations, huge blessings to you both, im in Utah, ive never seen Ohio, but i bet its pretty out there❤❤❤🖤🖤🖤

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much😊 ooh amazing!🖤

  • @meredith1978
    @meredith1978 7 місяців тому

    Love your makeup

  • @mooncherie1
    @mooncherie1 7 місяців тому

    New Orleans is amazing, it never disappoints! Please do a vlog when you visit❤ Congratulations on your marriage x

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      I’d love to visit! Seems like there’s lots of spooky places to see - will do! Thank you🖤

  • @jackwolf9272
    @jackwolf9272 7 місяців тому

    wow, it's great to hear that you've finally been able to move in with your husband! haven't seen you on here in a while, so it's definitely a bit of a shock to hear that you're now living in the US lol. anyway, wishing you the best of luck settling down over there! :)

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thank you😊 I mentioned it in a few of my other videos but never did a dedicated video so it would be easily missed😅

  • @sabrinaford9
    @sabrinaford9 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations!! Hope you enjoy living here. Are you excited for Halloween shopping this year.

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much😊 I’ll include this question in my next Q&A but yess I am! 🎃🎃🎃

  • @TheDarklingSquirreL
    @TheDarklingSquirreL 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the update ☺️ congratulations 🎉 vlogs would be interesting xx

  • @martymonaghan1991
    @martymonaghan1991 7 місяців тому

    Hello! A question for the next q&a video. Do you have any difficulty understanding the many accents now in your new home? Love the videos and welcome to America.

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much😊 and thanks for the question!

  • @eszemaszeszed
    @eszemaszeszed 7 місяців тому +2

    has your now husband been to the UK? will yall have a wedding in the US or in the UK?

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes he’s been to visit me a few times over there and we’ll have our wedding in the US

  • @Thelornasharp
    @Thelornasharp 7 місяців тому

    I like that hair colour change ❤

  • @jeanninepink
    @jeanninepink 7 місяців тому

    I would like to see the differences! And if you have a wedding ring of what do you want for it 💍 and do you have anything settle with the wedding? I'll love to see vlogs too 🖤

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      I’ll add that to my list to film😊 nothing settled yet but we visited a venue today which was stunning🖤

  • @megangarnhart9011
    @megangarnhart9011 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations on your wedding.

  • @glacyneyla-lifestyle
    @glacyneyla-lifestyle 7 місяців тому +1

    I woke up a few minutes ago and now I'm sitting here and "What?! What?! WHAT?!" every few seconds... 😅 I thought you are a teenager!? I'm speechless right now 🤯

  • @strangeamanda7470
    @strangeamanda7470 7 місяців тому

    Difficult not to be able to drive, even just to go food shopping. Health insurance and not having the NHS freaks me out.
    I wish you an easy settling in.
    I think each state is very different so it will be good to see others. I love visiting but wouldn’t know where I would want to settle. I video call my mum at the same time everyday like my breakfast and her lunch time.
    It might be best to ask other business owners about what you need. It’s amazing about the suppliers and metal cutters, I thought there would be plenty too, but if you think about it I guess it would be all China 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Vlogs to the Gothic alternative shops and the flea markets would be great.

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Luckily as I’m in a city I can walk to a bunch of places (supermarket, bank etc) but I should be able to drive soon. Yeah I’m trying to figure out the health insurance as it seems confusing😅 thanks so much! Definitely! I’ll have to keep looking for suppliers or maybe just stick with my ones from the UK🖤

  • @juliebuckingham578
    @juliebuckingham578 7 місяців тому +1

    U sound so homesick 😢

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      I’m doing okay thank you😊 it’s normal to feel a bit homesick as it’s a big change but I’m feeling more settled everyday🖤

  • @tammydavis770
    @tammydavis770 7 місяців тому

    Welcome to America. I grew up in Ohio and West Virginia. I still have my family there. I live in Los Angeles, CA

  • @Sanniz
    @Sanniz 7 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations to being married 🎉🌹🌹🌹🌹🎉
    And I hope you don't have to wait to long on all legal paper works.
    I know how much it took, when my Trevor moved from UK to me in Sweden. And that was just before Brexit.
    Would love see videos like that.
    And Would love hear about the Goth and Alternative scene where you are now.
    Stay safe gorgeous and wish you a great weekend 🦇🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇

    • @He_Loves_Horror
      @He_Loves_Horror 7 місяців тому +2

      While I also agree on the "scene talk", sadly as a well traveled Yank viewer that has flown all over North America several times in my life, it is not really on the "pop culture radar" over the years. It's mostly a personal thing very much so spread out. Europe, with its many Goth/Alternative/Industrial/EDM festivals seems to attract a lot more darkly-inclined individuals to my eyes. But alas there's also several pockets here in North America, so I could be somewhat wrong on other Goth subculture elements.🤔Who all fully knows?🦇🖤🦇🕸🦇

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much🖤 yes hopefully it won’t be too long but usually the forms take a while to process😬 Their seems to be lots of goth events or music concerts quite close so it will be fun to go to those🖤

    • @Sanniz
      @Sanniz 7 місяців тому +1

      @@simply_spooky happy to hear you can visit those things.
      I am happy we have put all those paper work behind now. It was so stupid and slow going. So I do get that feeling. Now my Trevor is Swedish citizen (took around 5 years reach that), so no more worries.
      Have a great evening Lovely 🦇🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇

  • @paranormalnora
    @paranormalnora 7 місяців тому

    Good for you 😁

  • @-RONNIE
    @-RONNIE 7 місяців тому

    First of all CONGRATULATIONS on your marriage & moving to America 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Don't worry it will take time but you will get used to being here. Tomorrow at dinner I will raise a glass to you both 🥃 Sláinte

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much😊 yes I’m sure I will🖤

    • @-RONNIE
      @-RONNIE 7 місяців тому

      @@simply_spooky enjoy your upcoming week

  • @lissah68hall92
    @lissah68hall92 7 місяців тому

    USA verses UK

  • @Ms.SpookyNerd
    @Ms.SpookyNerd 7 місяців тому

    Welcome to the lovely USA! I'm from Massachusetts, congrats on marriage.🎉☕🇺🇲

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you😊🖤 ooh amazing! I hope to visit there at some point

  • @lisapryor9536
    @lisapryor9536 7 місяців тому +20

    You should've had your boyfriend move to the UK.

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +8

      It made more sense for me to move to the US and he was more set up and I was still living at home with my parents and for other reasons🖤

    • @tudormiller887
      @tudormiller887 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@simply_spookyCongratulations! Regarding your new married life.🎉

  • @Sirenmoonbee
    @Sirenmoonbee 7 місяців тому +2

    How do you find being a goth in usa

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +2

      I’d say I see more alternative people in the UK but I’ve seen a few alternative people here and there seems to be lots of goth events too

    • @Sirenmoonbee
      @Sirenmoonbee 7 місяців тому +1

      @@simply_spooky that's ace 🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @jessicapersefield3874
    @jessicapersefield3874 7 місяців тому

    Welcome to the United States! I hope you like it and make the transition well. Congratulations on your wedding! I hope you get your buisness going again! Just saying hello from Illinois! 😊

  • @mariotibbrine1
    @mariotibbrine1 7 місяців тому

    Ohio cities very different then other city states like NYC and Philadelphia resort towns and cities very different local living or non tourists areas.
    Public Transportation sucks outside major cities thank the gods for Uber and lift and taxi's.
    By the way welcome to America and congratulations on your marriage.

  • @summerxneko
    @summerxneko 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations on your marriage! And I love your make-up in this video ❤ a funny fact that I wanna say is that my mum was considering moving between either US or the UK back in the 90s and she choose the UK because she can't drive 😂 and she still can't drive until today. And it's the same for me, I feel like I don't require driving ability in the UK. But I hope you enjoy the life in the US, if you like going to metal gigs and festivals, there's so many great festivals in the US imo

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much🖤 it seems like theres a lot of concerts and festivals locally which is really cool! I’ve heard driving is stricter in the UK😂 but it’s just getting my head around driving on the right and the US road rules

  • @amandaquezada2854
    @amandaquezada2854 7 місяців тому +6

    Ohio?! Dude, I just watched a video about haunted places in Ohio this morning! And you're there! If you ever go on a ghost tour in haunted areas in your state, could you record it and tell us what happened?

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Yess! It does have a lot of haunted places (lots of cemeteries too!). I got a book about the most haunted places so if I visit I’ll try and record some things🖤

  • @spookygeek9459
    @spookygeek9459 7 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations, good to see you doing okay? Couple years you’ll get the accent. Yes, America is different me I was lucky it was nothing like you but I moved to Liverpool. I didn’t have any families just one two friends so it wasn’t too hard so it must’ve been hard for you. Still got your lamp loving it. Take care of yourself and you’re enjoying Halloween will get jealous with all the Halloween stuff you get, one of my friends from work is going to America she’s hoping to get that lamp for me the vampire lamp you take care thank you for sharing 🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️🎮🦇💜🖤🧟🧟🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much😊 I’m not sure if I’ll pick up the accent as I’m terrible with accents😂 definitely I’m looking forward to Halloween🎃

  • @lisapryor9536
    @lisapryor9536 7 місяців тому +2

    New York City would've been a better place to move to.

    • @simply_spooky
      @simply_spooky  7 місяців тому +1

      I’ve heard New York was going a bit downhill but I’ve been on holiday there a few years ago and it was really fun😊 But I moved to Ohio as that’s where my husband lives

  • @northerlyartemis
    @northerlyartemis 7 місяців тому +3

    Also as soon as you start earning money open a bank account he doesn’t know about and save some in there. That way if he gets violent or it all goes tits up, you can buy a plane ticket home!

  • @WitchOvEndor
    @WitchOvEndor 7 місяців тому +2

    Gothic wedding content?? Hint,hint.. lol

  • @YaLlegoRepiola
    @YaLlegoRepiola 7 місяців тому

    Hahaha. Ohio is the worst