I didn't discover my curly hair until I was in high school because I was always taught to straighten it. When I was working in a corporate setting, I felt weird and judged whenever I wore my hair curly so I didn't do it often. These days, I straighten my hair like once or twice a year, and I love my curly hair so much! I'm so happy that curly hair is more widely accepted now. 😊
I know you it s a lot of work but Can you introduce subtitles when the kettle works, or if you close a door or pouring the tea in the cup?. Maybe you can add it for future videos. I Come to know seeing series in foreign lenguages that add so much o the video and help a lot deft or low range hearing people.
A college/university essentials video would be so so helpful. Every year I try to convince myself to go completely digital with class notes but I’m one of those people who absorbs things soooo much better when I write them down. I’ve started buying notebooks made of recycled paper but sometimes I wonder if it’s enough.
I'm exactly the same, and I haven't bought a notebook since I started uni (starting on my 4th year soon). I'm a huge hoarder, so what I did was just take all the blank pages from all my old notebooks and use them, now I've started with my sister's old books so I think I can keep it going for a while 😅 it takes some time at the beginning of each semester but I think it's worth it, but it does require ridiculous hoarding habits though
Do you have any thrift shops around you? I’m in my millionth year of college and all my supplies have come from thrift shops. Notebooks, calculators, note cards, pens. I also use a lot of pens at work, and I always get loads for pennies at thrift stores. You do have to go through them when you bring them home to root out the dead ones, but the majority will work and I’ve gotten some AMAZING pens doing this. I actually don’t think I’ve had to buy a single school supply new (except for scantrons of course) in years.
ahh ikr!!! I made a video on going plastic free for a week and it would mean so much if u could check it out sometime, I hope I can give u some inspo x
i totally have tried to be my “ideal” self lately. i made a list called “glow up” of all the things i need to do to feel good about myself. i have made a pinterest board of my ideal self. thanks you so much for talking about this and help my realize i’m totally doing that.
Loved this video! I've never seriously wanted straight hair, but I was taken in by all of the "frizz management" types of products because I thought it would make my hair easier to deal with because curly hair is its own beast, but it just takes patience to slowly understand how to work with it rather than against it. It was never worth the money though, because those products do mostly feel like they're in service of forcing curly hair to be something it's not. I'm all in favour of secondhand tech and always have been just because I don't have the money to keep up with updates anyway, but I also feel really happy knowing that it's the more ethical option too. And "limited" tech that allows you to do what you need to but that doesn't distract too much with lots of extras is probably more conducive to a more balanced life anyway.
Yes I struggled with my hair as well. I had long hair down to the middle of my back. Everyone said it was so beautiful but I struggled with it. It was not curly but bushy. I Always wore it up or in a ponytail. It was hot and I hated it. I finally cut it all off and I LOVE my hair cut now. Mia Farrow in Rosemary's baby short. Easy cool and comfortable 👍
I loved this video! Thank you :) I always had this idea growing up - and into my early/mid 20's that in order to have 'made it' in life I had to be working in finance or something similar, rushing to the office in clickety clackety heels with a latte in hand even though that lifestyle has ALWAYS gone against my core beliefs; the weird thing is that I wasn't consciously aware of this 'ideal' I had until a couple of months ago. The day before yesterday I started three 30 day challenges and one of them was to 'Listen to myself' for 30 days, rather than do what I think other people expect of me/I think I should expect of myself (eating icecream at the cinema when I don't really want to, refraining from wearing a certain jumper because of who gave it to me, even though I would feel most comfortable in it) and even in this last couple of days it's made a noticeable positive difference to my stress levels.
Hey, I've been following your channel for a while and I just wanted to say that I appreciate how you share your knowledge and experience authentically. Watching you create the more realistic 'low waste' movement has shown that not only do you want to improve your own actions, but make change more accessible to others. You use your platform not to perpetuate idealistic trends, but to share a lifestyle that is realistic and can be sustainable for a lot of people. This is how we need to communicate more in low waste, minimalist, and vegan communities: by accepting and encouraging small change instead of excluding people for not being as 'strict' as others. This type of negative encouragement will reach few people for a short time until the trend dies, ultimately hurting the community. Thank you for creating an honest platform!
sometimes more is less with skincare!! I made a video on going plastic free for a week and it would mean so much if u could check it out sometime, I hope I can give u some inspo x
Hi Immy! I’m so glad you mentioned the negative environmental impact of always having to buy the latest tech. I used my trusty iPhone 4 until about 2 years ago and now I have a secondhand iPhone se that is perfect for my needs. As always, your video was both informative and lovely :) thx and much love from Texas
This is a lovely soothing video, filled with useful, considered information. How much money, time and resources do we women spend on that elusive ‘ideal’ self, I wonder? A friend of mine achieved a number of personal goals and then said sadly, “So when do I get to be happy?” This video didn’t feel at all long, by the way. I prefer them over 20 minutes.
Buying stationery. Here I am. I do use it, until the end, but my hands do itch when I walk in a shop that sells stationery. I will use all that stuff, it'll just take me some time 😅
'Ramble' away, I love listening to your calm voice and never think negative of you. I'd be interested in hearing about your living situation, I could imagine you in a tiny house....
The curly hair! Yes! I straightened my hair chemically for 5 years and now try to grow it out. I have days were i want them back badly, and i have days were i want to straighten them again. It seems like every year only straight hair is trendy..
Another favourite... Can resound so much to the curly hair "issue"... I used to plan my weeks so I would have time to straighten it, ridiculous!! Then add make-up, clothes and accessories to fit in "the norm"... Not anymore!!! It's made such a difference in my life :)
65 year old curly girl here- I grew up in the era of Cher hair- soo difficult! I’m finally embracing my curls and learning to care for them. Body part issues after five kids...yeah, some, but becoming vegetarian is helping me with that (weight loss). I am inspired by you and learning from your videos. Love to hear your beautiful accent and your perspective! 💖👍🏻🌺
I did that exact thing before uni - I bought new clothes hoping people around campus would go "wow she looks cool, better make friends with her!" ... It sounds so ridiculous when you say it but it's also kind of scary how much power and importance we give to just "stuff".
I think the curly hair vs straight is really a product of what you have/ what is common around your area. Example I have neither and think both are beautiful. I've know many people asking for the opposite hair type
If you want an ecofriendly phone, try Fairphone!! It's a Dutch company making modular phones. I have one, it has it's problems but it is the most eco/ fair option for a phone!
@@bubbbbletea The camera of my fairphone 2 very is disappointing, however, they have updated it. Also, I had to replace the microphone, the battery over 3 years and cover ... it also has a lot of reboots. But, I am sure they upgraded it by now if you would buy it new. And it works like a normal phone, I read a lot of reviews of people who do not have these problems, I just have an older version. Still, I think it is best to wait for the Fairphone 3! ( I feel like it is coming soon) - Just keep in mind it is a starting business, the phones will not be perfect (like no perfect camera ). I must say (on a more positive note), the screen is very strong if you drop it, it stays intact. You can fix everything and replace it yourself (and cheaply) - they are made from almost 100% conflict-free materials, they use more eco-friendly materials...!! So It really depends on what you use your phone for, for calling and texting, watching videos. basically normal use, it is perfect, if you want to take high-quality pictures or edit them do not buy fairphone 2!
@@tallestherws Thank you! Always good to have an honest opinion from a real user. I haven't heard of that company earlier but their philosophy sounds cool. Thanks for letting us know about it.
talking about curly hair I really need to say this. I had the same experience as yours,always people and even my mom say that I'm beautiful,but my hair is not, and I need to straight it to look good.so I always straight my hair and be really ashamed whenever someone talk about my hair. and even covered it when it's not straight or something, but the deal is about couple of days I discovered that my hair is beautiful in the way it is and I'm beautiful in the way I'm , I really start take care of my hair with natural stuff rather than spoiled it with chemicals ,and I'm really happy with it even when people negatively comment about it.
It took me ages to accept myself. I am very petite. People called me dwarf (some still do) or even midget. I was told I could never be an actress because I would look ridiculous on stage or in camera. It really killed my self esteem. However, I learnt that we decide how people should look like because we are the society. I decided not to judge and not to listen because I'm an unique human being as everyone else. Here I am now doing the job I love (acting) because I CAN do it, I won't let anyone put me down, never ever again! I still dye my hair tho and straighten it sometimes, but that's because I like it, not because society says I look better like that. ;-) Thank you for this inspiring video ♡
People with curly hair want it straight, people who have straight hair want it curly. I stopped coloring my hair and embraced going grey, and this is one of the most liberating things i've ever done. People tend to wish they have something else, what they don't have, and i believe marketing is playing really well with this. It triggers our insecurities and makes us want what's magazines say we should have, or want what the neighbour/the actress/the rich entrepreneur has. Let's learn to be satisfied with what we have already. No more frustration. No more waste.
Immy can you talk about your process of purchasing a secondhand computer. I need a computer badly and I am fearful of buying secondhand! Tips would be welcome!
Dawn Gorman Maybe try buying it through Kijiji. That way you can go and make sure the computer is actually working. If you buy in a Thrift store, you may not get a chance to try it out. Sorry that's not great advice 😁😅
I felt I needed to alway color my hair and straighten my hair. I let go and finally embrace my grey hair and let my hair dry out on it's own. Haven't used a curly iron or a blow dryer for a while. You look beautiful and truly a great person. Thanks for your videos
This video reminded me how much younger you are than I am. Your curly hair was what all women strives for in the 80s. I spent so much money on perming my hair and my hair doesn’t keep curl. I’m in the same boat now, I’m starting to go grey, and I’ve decided I’m not going to dye my hair, I’ve earned every one of them, and I will wear them as a badge of honor.
I think I am still following "my ideal self" in my choices. However what my ideal self is has changed a lot. She now is peaceful, looks natural and is eco-friendly. Whereas she used to be cool, on trend and wealthy enough to buy some pretty wastefully stuff. I love art and I am that person that buys quite a bit of stationary, although it's not like I have tons and tons. I do feel bad when I buy it, because a good fineliner IS plastic.. I guess we have to find that balance where you find exactly what is "essential" to you
I feel you about your hair, I didn't realise I had curly/wavy hair until I stopped dyeing it, cutting it, straightening it and I did that for like 8 years! I love my hair now 👩🏼🦱
For me, I think I actually have found some benefit from imagining an "ideal self." But I can see how it would be harmful. For me, seeing people like you making sustainable choices as a consumer gives me something to imitate, and I imagine myself in the future and think, "the choices I make now help make me into someone who lives a sustainable life in the future." I think about the furniture I'm buying now and how I'll have it in the future, about the food I buy now, and how I should start getting used to less meat and less dairy (I eat cheese every day, actually...), about the packaging I use and how I can use less. I think often not only, "do I really need this? No, don't buy it." But also, "does this seem like something that I'd buy once I've got my life all figured out?" (Lol, which I know will never happen) and sometimes that helps me realize on a holistic level that I don't want it in my life. Latest thing I'm proud of: my boss pointed out that the nuts we get into the cheese shop come in really durable, tightly-sealing plastic bins with good handles, and they always just get recycled. I just moved, and I took her advice and now I have them for rices, and flours instead of buying new canisters!
This thing about having curly hair is so true!!! It wasn’t until months ago I realized that my hair can look beautiful even not being straightened! And I also kept on buying tons of hair products which ended up on the back of the shelves
I always loved curly hair. I used to wear my hair straight alot because it was manageable....it made my life easier but it damaged my hair. My hair is so thick that when I did my hair back then I didnt have access to the greatest products like we have now. So when I found more products that worked for my hair I just ran with it. I haven't straightened my hair in a long time and I dont think I ever will again unless I have long hair (which I dont now) and it's for a special ocassion.
Hi Immy! thanks for this, always love your videos :D I've been looking for a refillable pen for a long time, but i can't make up my mind on one. Would you recommend a specific brand or type of pen?
Thank you for this important thoughts Immy! ❤ I had straight hair for the 10 first years of my life and when I arrived in middle school it suddenly curled and never stopped so far. At the beginning I was so lost and sad to "lose" my "hair identity" that I straightened them, bought a load of expensive, wasteful, full of chemicals and useless stuff, and ended up burning my hair. It's been a while that I made peace with my hair now, and I find curly is gorgeous and suits me way better than straight hair 😄 you too btw!!
Oh my god, I realized I was mainly thinking about my "ideal self", rather.. my current me, like yesterday? I didn't think I'd encounter anyone talking about it so soon, wow!
I think I get what you mean with that ideal self. I just find it difficult to distinguish between the ideal self and to buy things that are aiming to a self that you really want to become. I mean even if I would be 100 procent happy with myself, maybe I still want to try new things or do things a bit different. I guess the difference is that the ideal self comes from outside our self, or is aiming to please someone else and the other is coming from inside ourselves. Does that reasoning make any sense? I mean even though you have all the right to love yourself exactly how you are right now things do develop and to be part of that development and have goals doesn't have to be a bad thing. But it is tricky to remember that the love is there always.
Sometimes i wish my hair was curly because my hair is so flat, then i watch my mum having to take a lot of time taking care of her curly hair and i'm like "well i'm too lazy anyway"
About tech, I have a laptop my high school gave me when I was 14, and it still runs smoothly after 5 years! Mainly because I installed a Linux system instead of the crappy Windows 8/10, I recommend everyone to do so on a major part of their hard disk. I only had to buy a new charger. Since I didn't find any second-hand, I bought a universal one so the day my old friend no longer turns on I could use it with every other computer I'll buy second-hand! 😄 Next time I'll need to buy a smartphone I'll definitely buy it second-hand too!
The pin straight hair thing was definitely a trend when people in our age group were in our preteen and teenaged years. I’m so glad that we’ve moved away from that and that our beauty “standards” are becoming more inclusive in general (although we still have a long way to go, of course!)
I adored the animations in this one! Your hair IS really wonderful. I hope that you also have more time for yourself and the things you want to do now that you don't dedicate your time to straightening your hair. I used to wear full face make up day in and day out, but now I reduced how much I do and I have so much more time to myself. And again, really good job this week with so many videos!
There's something so incredibly calming about your videos; I especially love the little intro and graphics! 7:20ish made me laugh - you've got a lovely manner and I recently watched your video where you said 'you wouldn't think English was my first language' and related so much haha. And as a sociology graduate I thoroughly appreciated the discussion on societal norms! 👍
Thank you! I really resonated with this video. I would love to see a video on eco-friendly, low waste everyday stationary supplies...ie. ruler, stationary, pens, paper, etc :D (I have a mix between very straight and very wavy hair...weird, I know...and I love they way your hair looks. So springy, shiny and lovely!)
Love how this video isn’t entirely ‘literal’ objects - also the Fairphone and Fairphone 2 is a modular and ethical android smartphone! It’s comparatively basic but does the job for sure. I think I’ll get one once my iPhone is dead but I’m holding off until I absolutely need it because that defeats the point of me buying one😅 Xox
Hi I'm a new subscriber! I was exactly the same about my curly hair mostly because of the frizz and I didnt know what to do with it. Gel has been so helpful. Ive even had it chemically straightened, wearing it straight would be a constant battle since I live in rainy England 😂. Oddly I've had alot of comments on how people love my curly hair haha.
Learning to accept curly hair is an ongoing journey for me. I still don't feel like it looks 'professional', and it doesn't feel particularly sexy, purley because what we've been conditioned to believe by mainstream media. Now I'm 99% happy with my curls, I'm trying to learn to love that they're turning grey! lol xx
I consistently have this issue where I have to try and separate the “true” me from the ideal me that I have to be at work, school, or other “professional” settings where I am trying to make a good impression in order to do well.
New subscriber here from shelbizee. I wonder because of the channel name, do you grow food? I love all the inspiration of these things, but i think the #1 way to be healthy and sustainable is to grow your own food. ♡ one of my goals is to inspire folks to begin growing food.
Oh, the ideal self... 😂 Thinking that there is a need to change myself instead of nurturing myself made me waste so much money and effort. I've now arrived to this place in my mind where I feel that I'm finally truly moving past these ideas that I used to have. They are very sneaky thoughts though: I can only become more aware of them, instead of getting rid of them. Thanks for a lovely video. 😊🌻🌱
Hi! Thank you for your video! I agree as well that new technology is not only wastefull but unethical....the problem is, what to do when you actually need it? (I recently drop my phone into water, and I have been checking for second hand shops, but it always gives me the uncertainty about the real quality of the phone....with a new one we buy that "garantie" of performance), so I am not sure what to do
I’ve always had stick straight hair and I remember when I was young I hated it. I always looked at girls with beautiful bouncy curls and I wished I could have curly hair too. I tried so many ways to curl it, curling sets, curling irons, perms. But my hair just wasn’t good at holding a curl. It took me so long to just accept what my own hair. Even to this day sometimes I wish I could have some more volume but I definitely am not stuck on it like I used to be.
all the white girls I know DO NOT have straight hair. only models have super straight hair!!! do people realize this??? any girl (or guy for that matter) who has "straight" hair probably spent an hour on it and $$. i'd rather focus on having clean hair that looks hydrated. i do still hate the little hairs on the top of my head, but hairspray helps with that!
Could you do a video on low impact stationery and/or school life? I'm trying to reduce my impact as a university student but I find it hard to find ethical and low waste stationery. Would love to hear your tips on this topic!
What?! who told you curly hair was not beautiful, seriously I have always LOVED curly hair, I have bone straight hair which I've never liked and I used to get perms to curl my hair since I was aged 14-17 lol (i'm 33 now) still wish I had curly hair! I'm glad you have embraced yours, it's beautiful
You hate perceived flaws in your body until you get older and have major health issues. After having chemo from breast cancer and had no hair for several months, I'm just happy to have my hair! And really regret the wasted time I spent pursuing an ideal physical self as a younger woman.
Love your videos, super informative and love your sincerity! Not sure if you've made a video on this yet, but could you share advice on career paths that are more sustainable, in regards to ethics but can also sustain one's self financially? It's been hard because I'm running into roadblocks because I want to work for ethical/sustainable companies and yet it often seems like they're not hiring or it would be working without compensation, and wanted to know if this is a problem for others too..Thank you!
Thank you for mentioning how unethical new tech is! It's weird that we have been taught that we need the latest upgrade even though the older version is still amazing, similar and yeah way cheaper not to mention more ethical
I've been wanting to get a 'new' camera (new to me) and was wondering where you go / search for second hand tech? Also, in the past, even when I've bought actual new tech, I've had issues with it and had to return it or get it fixed, so do you have any tips for ensuring you are buying something that is functioning and able to serve its purpose when buying second hand tech?
Just to let you know; people with curly hair have always wanted to have straight hair just like people with straight hair have always wanted curly hair I still (heatlessly) curl my hair almost every day
Hey girl! Do you have a link to that refillable pen? I've got tons I still need to go through yet, but I'd like to have an option to switch to when I run out! The uploads are looking great!! Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye :)
The first video of you that I watched. Found your channel via the comments in a Shelbi video. You're so cute and you seem to create just the content I like. Thanks girl for doing what you do. :)
This was a super good video! Deffos need to stop buying (or just looking at stuff I could buy) for my ideal self. Where do you buy your second hand tech? My first thought would be eBay but just want to check I’m not missing out on some cool place for second hand tech.
interesting perspective as always 💓 what do you think is a good way to dispose old clothes made with unsustainable fabrics? back in november I started using only the clothes in my closet that were made of natural fibers, but still i have two big boxes full of stuff that I would actually wear if it wasn't for the microfibers problem 😅 and also some stuff which I no longer care about but I feel guilty throwing away
*_Moving from consumerism to minimalism has been one of the best decisions i ever made_*
"This video is quite long." Wonder when she'll notice we'd watch her chat for an hour.
do you think you would be able to do like a zero waste/minimalist university essentials kinda video?
absoluteeeeeeely
That would be amazing!!
I didn't discover my curly hair until I was in high school because I was always taught to straighten it. When I was working in a corporate setting, I felt weird and judged whenever I wore my hair curly so I didn't do it often. These days, I straighten my hair like once or twice a year, and I love my curly hair so much! I'm so happy that curly hair is more widely accepted now. 😊
do not apologize, I wish this video was even longer!! 😭 I think you are incredibly genuine, intelligent and honest
I'm so glad 4 ocean commercials seems to play in front of videos dealing w/ Eco-friendly living now!!
Love the little animations
thanksss xx
I know you it s a lot of work but Can you introduce subtitles when the kettle works, or if you close a door or pouring the tea in the cup?. Maybe you can add it for future videos. I Come to know seeing series in foreign lenguages that add so much o the video and help a lot deft or low range hearing people.
absolutely x
Would love a vid on the refillable pen and your current stationery items!
DBOOP Yes! This!
I see the new video aesthetics !! they're lovely !
Daisy Coombs YOU !?!
I am definitely not a minimalist but so trying to be a conscious consumer but it is so hard!! So much marketing and peer pressure to buy buy buy!
Sweet and helpful video!
Once you finish your teabags, you could also switch to loose leaf in order to reduce your plastic waste some more.
A college/university essentials video would be so so helpful. Every year I try to convince myself to go completely digital with class notes but I’m one of those people who absorbs things soooo much better when I write them down. I’ve started buying notebooks made of recycled paper but sometimes I wonder if it’s enough.
I'm exactly the same, and I haven't bought a notebook since I started uni (starting on my 4th year soon). I'm a huge hoarder, so what I did was just take all the blank pages from all my old notebooks and use them, now I've started with my sister's old books so I think I can keep it going for a while 😅 it takes some time at the beginning of each semester but I think it's worth it, but it does require ridiculous hoarding habits though
Do you have any thrift shops around you? I’m in my millionth year of college and all my supplies have come from thrift shops. Notebooks, calculators, note cards, pens. I also use a lot of pens at work, and I always get loads for pennies at thrift stores. You do have to go through them when you bring them home to root out the dead ones, but the majority will work and I’ve gotten some AMAZING pens doing this. I actually don’t think I’ve had to buy a single school supply new (except for scantrons of course) in years.
I see your small lil editing details and lemme say I'm inlove. Your style has evolved very beautiful💕
ahh ikr!!! I made a video on going plastic free for a week and it would mean so much if u could check it out sometime, I hope I can give u some inspo x
i totally have tried to be my “ideal” self lately. i made a list called “glow up” of all the things i need to do to feel good about myself. i have made a pinterest board of my ideal self. thanks you so much for talking about this and help my realize i’m totally doing that.
You inspired me last year to embrace my natural wavy, curly hair and I love it! I also used to straighten it all the time...
Loved this video! I've never seriously wanted straight hair, but I was taken in by all of the "frizz management" types of products because I thought it would make my hair easier to deal with because curly hair is its own beast, but it just takes patience to slowly understand how to work with it rather than against it. It was never worth the money though, because those products do mostly feel like they're in service of forcing curly hair to be something it's not.
I'm all in favour of secondhand tech and always have been just because I don't have the money to keep up with updates anyway, but I also feel really happy knowing that it's the more ethical option too. And "limited" tech that allows you to do what you need to but that doesn't distract too much with lots of extras is probably more conducive to a more balanced life anyway.
Yes I struggled with my hair as well. I had long hair down to the middle of my back. Everyone said it was so beautiful but I struggled with it. It was not curly but bushy. I Always wore it up or in a ponytail. It was hot and I hated it. I finally cut it all off and I LOVE my hair cut now. Mia Farrow in Rosemary's baby short. Easy cool and comfortable 👍
I loved this video! Thank you :)
I always had this idea growing up - and into my early/mid 20's that in order to have 'made it' in life I had to be working in finance or something similar, rushing to the office in clickety clackety heels with a latte in hand even though that lifestyle has ALWAYS gone against my core beliefs; the weird thing is that I wasn't consciously aware of this 'ideal' I had until a couple of months ago.
The day before yesterday I started three 30 day challenges and one of them was to 'Listen to myself' for 30 days, rather than do what I think other people expect of me/I think I should expect of myself (eating icecream at the cinema when I don't really want to, refraining from wearing a certain jumper because of who gave it to me, even though I would feel most comfortable in it) and even in this last couple of days it's made a noticeable positive difference to my stress levels.
Btw I have curly hair too but since i just can't put any effort in it it just looks bad😂 but wow your hair is really GORGEOUS
Hey, I've been following your channel for a while and I just wanted to say that I appreciate how you share your knowledge and experience authentically. Watching you create the more realistic 'low waste' movement has shown that not only do you want to improve your own actions, but make change more accessible to others. You use your platform not to perpetuate idealistic trends, but to share a lifestyle that is realistic and can be sustainable for a lot of people. This is how we need to communicate more in low waste, minimalist, and vegan communities: by accepting and encouraging small change instead of excluding people for not being as 'strict' as others. This type of negative encouragement will reach few people for a short time until the trend dies, ultimately hurting the community. Thank you for creating an honest platform!
Really reducing my "beauty" routine and the number of items I use daily. It has been a slow transition but very eye opening!!
sometimes more is less with skincare!! I made a video on going plastic free for a week and it would mean so much if u could check it out sometime, I hope I can give u some inspo x
Such a timely video! I was just talking about moving past the idea of my "ideal self" last night. Thank you!
Hi Immy! I’m so glad you mentioned the negative environmental impact of always having to buy the latest tech. I used my trusty iPhone 4 until about 2 years ago and now I have a secondhand iPhone se that is perfect for my needs. As always, your video was both informative and lovely :) thx and much love from Texas
This is a lovely soothing video, filled with useful, considered information. How much money, time and resources do we women spend on that elusive ‘ideal’ self, I wonder? A friend of mine achieved a number of personal goals and then said sadly, “So when do I get to be happy?” This video didn’t feel at all long, by the way. I prefer them over 20 minutes.
Buying stationery. Here I am. I do use it, until the end, but my hands do itch when I walk in a shop that sells stationery. I will use all that stuff, it'll just take me some time 😅
'Ramble' away, I love listening to your calm voice and never think negative of you. I'd be interested in hearing about your living situation, I could imagine you in a tiny house....
The curly hair! Yes! I straightened my hair chemically for 5 years and now try to grow it out. I have days were i want them back badly, and i have days were i want to straighten them again. It seems like every year only straight hair is trendy..
Another favourite...
Can resound so much to the curly hair "issue"... I used to plan my weeks so I would have time to straighten it, ridiculous!! Then add make-up, clothes and accessories to fit in "the norm"... Not anymore!!! It's made such a difference in my life :)
65 year old curly girl here- I grew up in the era of Cher hair- soo difficult! I’m finally embracing my curls and learning to care for them. Body part issues after five kids...yeah, some, but becoming vegetarian is helping me with that (weight loss). I am inspired by you and learning from your videos. Love to hear your beautiful accent and your perspective! 💖👍🏻🌺
I did that exact thing before uni - I bought new clothes hoping people around campus would go "wow she looks cool, better make friends with her!" ... It sounds so ridiculous when you say it but it's also kind of scary how much power and importance we give to just "stuff".
I think the curly hair vs straight is really a product of what you have/ what is common around your area. Example I have neither and think both are beautiful. I've know many people asking for the opposite hair type
If you want an ecofriendly phone, try Fairphone!! It's a Dutch company making modular phones. I have one, it has it's problems but it is the most eco/ fair option for a phone!
What problems does it have?
@@bubbbbletea The camera of my fairphone 2 very is disappointing, however, they have updated it. Also, I had to replace the microphone, the battery over 3 years and cover ... it also has a lot of reboots. But, I am sure they upgraded it by now if you would buy it new. And it works like a normal phone, I read a lot of reviews of people who do not have these problems, I just have an older version. Still, I think it is best to wait for the Fairphone 3! ( I feel like it is coming soon) - Just keep in mind it is a starting business, the phones will not be perfect (like no perfect camera ). I must say (on a more positive note), the screen is very strong if you drop it, it stays intact. You can fix everything and replace it yourself (and cheaply) - they are made from almost 100% conflict-free materials, they use more eco-friendly materials...!! So It really depends on what you use your phone for, for calling and texting, watching videos. basically normal use, it is perfect, if you want to take high-quality pictures or edit them do not buy fairphone 2!
@@tallestherws Thank you! Always good to have an honest opinion from a real user. I haven't heard of that company earlier but their philosophy sounds cool. Thanks for letting us know about it.
@@bubbbbletea You're welcome :)
The most eco friendly thing is to just get a phone second hand, cuz it's already produced! Either through ebay or resellers like rebuy.
I’m loving your aesthetic, super fresh and clean! These videos are so informative, thank you!
irk! also I made a video on going plastic free for a week and it would mean so much if u could check it out sometime, I hope I can give u some inspo x
Always love the tea making part of the video and of course the entire video too😄 thank you for the video ❤️
talking about curly hair I really need to say this. I had the same experience as yours,always people and even my mom say that I'm beautiful,but my hair is not, and I need to straight it to look good.so I always straight my hair and be really ashamed whenever someone talk about my hair. and even covered it when it's not straight or something, but the deal is about couple of days I discovered that my hair is beautiful in the way it is and I'm beautiful in the way I'm , I really start take care of my hair with natural stuff rather than spoiled it with chemicals ,and I'm really happy with it even when people negatively comment about it.
It took me ages to accept myself. I am very petite. People called me dwarf (some still do) or even midget. I was told I could never be an actress because I would look ridiculous on stage or in camera. It really killed my self esteem. However, I learnt that we decide how people should look like because we are the society. I decided not to judge and not to listen because I'm an unique human being as everyone else. Here I am now doing the job I love (acting) because I CAN do it, I won't let anyone put me down, never ever again! I still dye my hair tho and straighten it sometimes, but that's because I like it, not because society says I look better like that. ;-)
Thank you for this inspiring video ♡
i would be very interested in a “moving out” the minimalist way video!
People with curly hair want it straight, people who have straight hair want it curly.
I stopped coloring my hair and embraced going grey, and this is one of the most liberating things i've ever done.
People tend to wish they have something else, what they don't have, and i believe marketing is playing really well with this. It triggers our insecurities and makes us want what's magazines say we should have, or want what the neighbour/the actress/the rich entrepreneur has.
Let's learn to be satisfied with what we have already. No more frustration. No more waste.
I Love the Intro, it’s so cute 😻
thank you !!
Immy can you talk about your process of purchasing a secondhand computer. I need a computer badly and I am fearful of buying secondhand! Tips would be welcome!
Dawn Gorman Maybe try buying it through Kijiji. That way you can go and make sure the computer is actually working. If you buy in a Thrift store, you may not get a chance to try it out. Sorry that's not great advice 😁😅
I felt I needed to alway color my hair and straighten my hair. I let go and finally embrace my grey hair and let my hair dry out on it's own. Haven't used a curly iron or a blow dryer for a while. You look beautiful and truly a great person. Thanks for your videos
This video reminded me how much younger you are than I am. Your curly hair was what all women strives for in the 80s. I spent so much money on perming my hair and my hair doesn’t keep curl. I’m in the same boat now, I’m starting to go grey, and I’ve decided I’m not going to dye my hair, I’ve earned every one of them, and I will wear them as a badge of honor.
Thank you for this video Immy.
I am grateful for you, as well.
I think I am still following "my ideal self" in my choices. However what my ideal self is has changed a lot. She now is peaceful, looks natural and is eco-friendly. Whereas she used to be cool, on trend and wealthy enough to buy some pretty wastefully stuff.
I love art and I am that person that buys quite a bit of stationary, although it's not like I have tons and tons. I do feel bad when I buy it, because a good fineliner IS plastic.. I guess we have to find that balance where you find exactly what is "essential" to you
You're videos inspires me so mutch in my own Journey towards zero waste/low waste. Thank you and keep up The good work.
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I feel you about your hair, I didn't realise I had curly/wavy hair until I stopped dyeing it, cutting it, straightening it and I did that for like 8 years! I love my hair now 👩🏼🦱
I've been watching your channel recently. It's been nice finding someone who I can look up to. It's been rough living a low-waste life style.
I stopped straightening my hair, i just realised after a while, this is the way hair is meant to look.
For me, I think I actually have found some benefit from imagining an "ideal self." But I can see how it would be harmful. For me, seeing people like you making sustainable choices as a consumer gives me something to imitate, and I imagine myself in the future and think, "the choices I make now help make me into someone who lives a sustainable life in the future." I think about the furniture I'm buying now and how I'll have it in the future, about the food I buy now, and how I should start getting used to less meat and less dairy (I eat cheese every day, actually...), about the packaging I use and how I can use less. I think often not only, "do I really need this? No, don't buy it." But also, "does this seem like something that I'd buy once I've got my life all figured out?" (Lol, which I know will never happen) and sometimes that helps me realize on a holistic level that I don't want it in my life.
Latest thing I'm proud of: my boss pointed out that the nuts we get into the cheese shop come in really durable, tightly-sealing plastic bins with good handles, and they always just get recycled. I just moved, and I took her advice and now I have them for rices, and flours instead of buying new canisters!
This thing about having curly hair is so true!!! It wasn’t until months ago I realized that my hair can look beautiful even not being straightened! And I also kept on buying tons of hair products which ended up on the back of the shelves
I always loved curly hair. I used to wear my hair straight alot because it was manageable....it made my life easier but it damaged my hair. My hair is so thick that when I did my hair back then I didnt have access to the greatest products like we have now. So when I found more products that worked for my hair I just ran with it. I haven't straightened my hair in a long time and I dont think I ever will again unless I have long hair (which I dont now) and it's for a special ocassion.
Hi Immy! thanks for this, always love your videos :D I've been looking for a refillable pen for a long time, but i can't make up my mind on one. Would you recommend a specific brand or type of pen?
Caterina Camera fountain pens! lamy safaris or twsbi gos are a good start!
Henry Lambert thank you ☺️
Thank you for this important thoughts Immy! ❤
I had straight hair for the 10 first years of my life and when I arrived in middle school it suddenly curled and never stopped so far. At the beginning I was so lost and sad to "lose" my "hair identity" that I straightened them, bought a load of expensive, wasteful, full of chemicals and useless stuff, and ended up burning my hair. It's been a while that I made peace with my hair now, and I find curly is gorgeous and suits me way better than straight hair 😄 you too btw!!
Yes! I love my curly hair too! Every curl pattern is unique.
Oh my god, I realized I was mainly thinking about my "ideal self", rather.. my current me, like yesterday? I didn't think I'd encounter anyone talking about it so soon, wow!
I think I get what you mean with that ideal self. I just find it difficult to distinguish between the ideal self and to buy things that are aiming to a self that you really want to become. I mean even if I would be 100 procent happy with myself, maybe I still want to try new things or do things a bit different. I guess the difference is that the ideal self comes from outside our self, or is aiming to please someone else and the other is coming from inside ourselves. Does that reasoning make any sense? I mean even though you have all the right to love yourself exactly how you are right now things do develop and to be part of that development and have goals doesn't have to be a bad thing. But it is tricky to remember that the love is there always.
Sometimes i wish my hair was curly because my hair is so flat, then i watch my mum having to take a lot of time taking care of her curly hair and i'm like "well i'm too lazy anyway"
About tech, I have a laptop my high school gave me when I was 14, and it still runs smoothly after 5 years! Mainly because I installed a Linux system instead of the crappy Windows 8/10, I recommend everyone to do so on a major part of their hard disk.
I only had to buy a new charger. Since I didn't find any second-hand, I bought a universal one so the day my old friend no longer turns on I could use it with every other computer I'll buy second-hand! 😄 Next time I'll need to buy a smartphone I'll definitely buy it second-hand too!
I love the beginning ... sounds were so soothing, like we're hanging out and making tea together. Also, my wife has curly hair and I ADORE it.
Be yourself and do what makes you happy don't care what people think or what society thinks find friends who will accept you for you
The pin straight hair thing was definitely a trend when people in our age group were in our preteen and teenaged years. I’m so glad that we’ve moved away from that and that our beauty “standards” are becoming more inclusive in general (although we still have a long way to go, of course!)
Yes! I didn't discover my curly hair until high school, but didn't fully embrace it until college.
Loved this video so much. Especially the concept of not buying things for your "ideal self".
I adored the animations in this one! Your hair IS really wonderful. I hope that you also have more time for yourself and the things you want to do now that you don't dedicate your time to straightening your hair. I used to wear full face make up day in and day out, but now I reduced how much I do and I have so much more time to myself. And again, really good job this week with so many videos!
There's something so incredibly calming about your videos; I especially love the little intro and graphics! 7:20ish made me laugh - you've got a lovely manner and I recently watched your video where you said 'you wouldn't think English was my first language' and related so much haha. And as a sociology graduate I thoroughly appreciated the discussion on societal norms! 👍
Thank you! I really resonated with this video. I would love to see a video on eco-friendly, low waste everyday stationary supplies...ie. ruler, stationary, pens, paper, etc :D (I have a mix between very straight and very wavy hair...weird, I know...and I love they way your hair looks. So springy, shiny and lovely!)
Love how this video isn’t entirely ‘literal’ objects - also the Fairphone and Fairphone 2 is a modular and ethical android smartphone! It’s comparatively basic but does the job for sure. I think I’ll get one once my iPhone is dead but I’m holding off until I absolutely need it because that defeats the point of me buying one😅 Xox
Hi I'm a new subscriber! I was exactly the same about my curly hair mostly because of the frizz and I didnt know what to do with it. Gel has been so helpful. Ive even had it chemically straightened, wearing it straight would be a constant battle since I live in rainy England 😂. Oddly I've had alot of comments on how people love my curly hair haha.
Another thanks for another fine video! The attack of repeating words gave me a giggle ;)
Learning to accept curly hair is an ongoing journey for me. I still don't feel like it looks 'professional', and it doesn't feel particularly sexy, purley because what we've been conditioned to believe by mainstream media. Now I'm 99% happy with my curls, I'm trying to learn to love that they're turning grey! lol xx
rivaslefox curles are very sexy and romantic! Embrace them! 👍🏻
This video is so chilled out
I consistently have this issue where I have to try and separate the “true” me from the ideal me that I have to be at work, school, or other “professional” settings where I am trying to make a good impression in order to do well.
New subscriber here from shelbizee. I wonder because of the channel name, do you grow food? I love all the inspiration of these things, but i think the #1 way to be healthy and sustainable is to grow your own food. ♡ one of my goals is to inspire folks to begin growing food.
Oh, the ideal self... 😂 Thinking that there is a need to change myself instead of nurturing myself made me waste so much money and effort. I've now arrived to this place in my mind where I feel that I'm finally truly moving past these ideas that I used to have. They are very sneaky thoughts though: I can only become more aware of them, instead of getting rid of them.
Thanks for a lovely video. 😊🌻🌱
Hi! Thank you for your video! I agree as well that new technology is not only wastefull but unethical....the problem is, what to do when you actually need it? (I recently drop my phone into water, and I have been checking for second hand shops, but it always gives me the uncertainty about the real quality of the phone....with a new one we buy that "garantie" of performance), so I am not sure what to do
I’ve always had stick straight hair and I remember when I was young I hated it. I always looked at girls with beautiful bouncy curls and I wished I could have curly hair too. I tried so many ways to curl it, curling sets, curling irons, perms. But my hair just wasn’t good at holding a curl. It took me so long to just accept what my own hair. Even to this day sometimes I wish I could have some more volume but I definitely am not stuck on it like I used to be.
Love the intro, gets me in a calm mood and make me stand still a bit ! Love!
love your videos, you make me think so much 💗
all the white girls I know DO NOT have straight hair. only models have super straight hair!!! do people realize this??? any girl (or guy for that matter) who has "straight" hair probably spent an hour on it and $$. i'd rather focus on having clean hair that looks hydrated. i do still hate the little hairs on the top of my head, but hairspray helps with that!
Could you do a video on low impact stationery and/or school life? I'm trying to reduce my impact as a university student but I find it hard to find ethical and low waste stationery. Would love to hear your tips on this topic!
Curly hair is awesome. Straight hair is awesome. Now the in between crap of some parts curly, some parts straight like I have is not awesome. 😂
I absolutely love your channel, just discoverd it a few days ago and i have been binge watching your videos 💕
What?! who told you curly hair was not beautiful, seriously I have always LOVED curly hair, I have bone straight hair which I've never liked and I used to get perms to curl my hair since I was aged 14-17 lol (i'm 33 now) still wish I had curly hair! I'm glad you have embraced yours, it's beautiful
could you please talk about the waitrose unpacked store and maybe review it too? :)
i would love to watch you chat for another 15 minutes about getting out of your ideal selfs shadow
You hate perceived flaws in your body until you get older and have major health issues. After having chemo from breast cancer and had no hair for several months, I'm just happy to have my hair! And really regret the wasted time I spent pursuing an ideal physical self as a younger woman.
Love your videos, super informative and love your sincerity! Not sure if you've made a video on this yet, but could you share advice on career paths that are more sustainable, in regards to ethics but can also sustain one's self financially? It's been hard because I'm running into roadblocks because I want to work for ethical/sustainable companies and yet it often seems like they're not hiring or it would be working without compensation, and wanted to know if this is a problem for others too..Thank you!
Thank you for mentioning how unethical new tech is! It's weird that we have been taught that we need the latest upgrade even though the older version is still amazing, similar and yeah way cheaper not to mention more ethical
Can you link the video on the new iPhone that you mentioned? Thanks!!
hello , thank you for your video, I don't find it long at all.
the change in mug made me giggle out loud
maybe your everyday essentials for your backpack? that could be fun i think
Please can you make a video on how to make meals/food while improvising with what you’ve got? As in instead of buying food specifically for a meal
I've been wanting to get a 'new' camera (new to me) and was wondering where you go / search for second hand tech? Also, in the past, even when I've bought actual new tech, I've had issues with it and had to return it or get it fixed, so do you have any tips for ensuring you are buying something that is functioning and able to serve its purpose when buying second hand tech?
Just to let you know;
people with curly hair have always wanted to have straight hair
just like people with straight hair have always wanted curly hair
I still (heatlessly) curl my hair almost every day
What reflilable pen do you use? Is it like a fountain pen?
Where did you find those biodegradable tea bags?
Hey girl! Do you have a link to that refillable pen? I've got tons I still need to go through yet, but I'd like to have an option to switch to when I run out! The uploads are looking great!! Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye :)
The first video of you that I watched. Found your channel via the comments in a Shelbi video. You're so cute and you seem to create just the content I like. Thanks girl for doing what you do. :)
What kind of refillable pen do you have? I'm looking to switch to one.
This was a super good video! Deffos need to stop buying (or just looking at stuff I could buy) for my ideal self.
Where do you buy your second hand tech? My first thought would be eBay but just want to check I’m not missing out on some cool place for second hand tech.
interesting perspective as always 💓 what do you think is a good way to dispose old clothes made with unsustainable fabrics? back in november I started using only the clothes in my closet that were made of natural fibers, but still i have two big boxes full of stuff that I would actually wear if it wasn't for the microfibers problem 😅 and also some stuff which I no longer care about but I feel guilty throwing away