Yes 100%! We need more childfree representation in the world haha. I was actually thinking about talking about it in a video but I'm not sure if that's interesting to anyone LOL
@@adamantawhitfoot2353 yep! I have friends who love being parents, but it’s not for everyone! My husband and I are really happy with our choice to be child-free, and I really think it’s something that should be normalized.
I do a "Grateful and Hateful" journal. We all know it's good to write about things we can be grateful for, but I also like to write about the things that really tick me off. It's nice to get those things out of my head and onto paper.
Not to be a weirdo, but I was the one who asked the nail polish when you eloped question and I’m SO GLAD YOU ANSWERED! I’ve been irrationally curious about that for way too long 😂
I enjoyed Fourth Wing and Iron Flame but didn't think it was new or groundbreaking in any way. OMG the pregnancy trope. Agree on the annoying status of that. "I'm making tens of dollars." *I'm crying with laughter* Girl you're the best.
“I’ll have what she’s having” is from the movie 🍿 When Harry Met Sally…I love your advent calendars! Makes me want to do something like them next Christmas! How far ahead do you order your calendars or start planning for them?
24:53 I think there are so many misconceptions and so much simplification around the introvert/extrovert classifications. I am extremely introverted in the sense that I get exhausted if I’m around other people for long periods of times. When I am around people I’m very social and talkative, and I do enjoy spending time with friends and family. But I get wrung out, like all that interaction depletes my battery and I have to recharge for a long time after. And it’s hard because people can sometimes take that as I don’t like spending time with them, which can lead to them not reaching out as much. Introvert is not asocial (let alone antisocial!) is what I’m trying to say.
Totally agree but as an introvert, I find it exhausting to be around people but not when I "spend time" with people online which is why I love this community so much :) I wouldn't consider myself asocial either!
Being an introvert also, i like living vicariously through what others do. I am glad you share parts of your life and where you live. Thanks for being open, and at the same time, knowing your boundaries to preserve your family’s privacy. Appreciate you. 😊
Love your take on introversion! ❤ Also, fun fact, I used to hate TH-cam until I found your channel. So I liked you enough to overcome that! Your content, on both channels, are so relatable, relaxing, and cozy if that makes sense.
One of the things i like about vlogs is they usually show the highs and lows (at least some). I think its more interesting/helpful to see the real life vs the curated. There is a time and a place for curated, but its nice when it isnt all thats seen.
Yes I totally agree! It's so hard when the internet is full of these curated experiences that seem so perfect and happy, it might sound bad but it's refreshing in a sense to know that not everyone is happy and successful and healthy all the time, and that we aren't failures if our lives aren't perfect.
Aw Kelli, I love everything you do, but they're all different apsects of you, I found your reviews first which I'm so happy I did. I see a lot of my traits in you, introvert, anxiety, I'm always saying sorry as I think people are mad at me as well, it's a lonely world in a way, but I have love & happiness in my life, children & grandchildren so all is good and then of course there is my obsession with nail polish ❤❤ I feel as though I could chat to you for hours, so I'll stop now and just say thank you for being you and brightening our days, you stay happy & take care of yourself ❤xxx
I love that you mentioned genetics regarding nail staining. I see a lot of other creators not mention it when they reply to people asking “what am I doing wrong” - when really, they could be doing all the right things and still get staining. It makes me sad to see people feel bad about something that’s normal / out of their control
I just spent a year reading a cozy mystery novel that I didn't like (with many, many breaks for books I did enjoy). Even my therapist counseled me not to spend free time doing something I didn't enjoy. But I had a personal goal related to that book, so it really was important for me to finish. It's now finished, and it's in the pile of books to donate to our local library!
I used to wear my hair straight all the time. Now I'm moving and I'm not even packing my flat iron. I've grown to love my wavy/curly hair now that I know how to care for it and style it.
Lol at the hazelnut. Years ago I helped out a friend in her coffee shop for a year or two, and everybody and their brother ordered hazelnut, to the point where I couldn't stand it. It took years before I drank hazelnut again.
I really like Kelli as a person and I also watch your videos because I feel like we have a ton of things in common, even though I never write about it in the comments, but it feels good to know that someone out there in the world, far far away from you 😂 has the same feelings, likes, life choices, ethics ☺😋
I was so happy to hear you say you were worried about getting a dog because of your current lifestyle/habits. That sounds weird, but most people think about what they want and not what is best for the animal. I laughed when you noted the nail polish smell - I worry about that too! I agree, being married didn't change anything for my husband and I either! We were together for 20 years before we made it legal. 😆
You crack me up! I love these Q & A sessions---you come up with answers that just have me smiling! Since you mentioned watching your old videos made before TH-cam, take the time to take photos of your home and your yards now, before you decorate/change them. Then take photos again after you change/paint/decorate and keep them with the originals. You'll enjoy seeing the before and afters in the years-to-come, believe me. Keep being you---you're a riot and some day if I ever see you on the road in Vegas, I'll say hello and not stare at you w/o saying anything!
I first found your nail videos on Facebook, then decided to follow you on here. And glad I stumbled on this channel as well. I really love watching these! ❤
I have to tell you that I love your video's from both of your channels (sorry I have never watched your podcast) but I think of you more than just a reviewer of nail polish and I care about you, and wish the best for you and Ryan!! Also you inspired me to start a new tradition for my adult kids, my hubby and I made little advent calendars out of wood with refillable boxes!! (I tagged you on Instagram, I hope you saw them!) Happy Holidays!!
Duuuuuuuude when I found bright colored hair pieces - like those clip-on streaks - my world changed. I wanted to stop bleaching, and I was finally able to! And change the color whenever i wanted to!
I can relate so much to your thoughts about having fun colored hair and how it makes you critical about everything else you wear. My purple hair always made me feel like I had to wear cool colors, but sometimes I wanted red. 😅
I'm glad to hear that you enjoy marriage, it's weird to talk to people who aren't happy with their spouse! I love being married, it's great! And I agree that it doesn't really feel different than just living together, although buying a house together made it feel very official, haha.
I used to dye my hair as a stress relief (you know all those jokes about if you see your gay friend with bleached blond hair, something's up? that's me), but I've stopped since I started painting my nails and loving the "not having to match anything to your hair" vibe. I feel you on that.
Not missing much in NJ, still not allowed to have plastic bag or brown bags. It's cold and chilly, were have a storm coming Sunday into Monday but it's not snow thank God but it's rain. Love L'Oreal hair color, i use it when I don't have my wells color charm. I use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner (herbal essence) and Maui hair mask.
I laughed when you said that hazelnut tastes like your gums are bleeding 😂 I'm glad you found one that you enjoyed ❤ Sounds like the other place was doing it very wrong 😂 I wish I could see you out and about, I would fangirl hard 😂 Unfortunately, unless you come to Melbourne Australia, that will probably never happen 😅 I think owning a cat would suit you. Cats are so chill and they are also introverts so don't need/want attention all the time. But obviously with Ryan's allergy, it's a good idea to avoid a cat. As for the room, my guess it is going to either be a gaming room or a reading/relaxation room. You are lucky with your nails. I do mine every second day and always use base coat but they are so ugly and yellow. But if I wear a sheer jelly colour, it can give a cool affect 😅 Also sushi, you ordered the right amount. How are people only ordering one roll!? Love your stuff ❤
So glad to hear that you’re feeling better. This PSA may make you feel even better. I had been in banking for 25+ years before retiring to have my family. The bank does not own your home. Not having a mortgage does not make you a home owner. The Deed is proof of your ownership, the bank is the lien holder which means that you have the right to keep the property belonging to you until the lien/mortgage is paid or the property is sold and the lien is paid/discharged. So, homeowner, Happy Holidays and May the New Year bring you both health, happiness and great memories to be made. BTW-LOVE your videos!!!
@@KelliMarissaVlogs You’re not alone, I also hated it! And amazingly, the second book in the series is even worse. (Don’t ask why I read the second book, lol)
I adore how genuinely sensitive and kind you are. If you only knew how much your videos matter to me! Wishing you a great Christmas full of blessings and miracles! 🎉P.s. I never skip a single video of yours. ❤
I feel like all my closest friends are either exactly like me or my total opposite 🤣 but I love em! You'd probably get annoyed with me asking if you're mad at me all the time though LOL
Also I love Kelli as a person! You’re one of the few TH-camrs I watch and I think I could be friends with. You’re kind and honest and basically awesome.
I’m cracking up, because my partner loves the pumpkin cream cold brew from Starbucks. 😅 I think it totally makes sense to want people to feel like they know and like you. (I honestly feel like I know and like you, and a lot of what you say about your personal life resonates with me.) Being introverted, having a TH-cam community, and using it as an outlet, I would think that you’d want to feel like a complete person online. You have a right to keep whatever you want private, but I can very much understand wanting to show that you’re a multifaceted person.
@@KelliMarissaVlogs it makes sense to me! Sometimes I feel like I can embrace my weirdness more online. It’s not that the people in my life aren’t supportive, it’s just that I really love some things that they’re not interested in. It’s more fun to geek out with people who share those interests.
I immediately went to follow your podcast! Also, i love that you had a french tip for your wedding! Sounds so pretty 🥰 that's so cool about your nail channel in comparison to why you made your vlog channel because I always enjoyed your personality on your nail channel and your vlog channel totally confirmed how awesome you are ! 😆 whenever you have vlogs, it feels like a casual hangout. My guess is you're going to make that room into a library-game room-guest room hybrid equipped with a reading nook!
If we didn’t like you we probably wouldn’t be watching your nail channel and therefore wouldn’t know about this channel. You might remember I’m old enough to be your grandma and I think I mentally adopted you as one of my own girls from day one!❤
How are those skittles candy canes? I’ve been intrigued since I saw you get them. Enjoyed this video and appreciate your candor. Take care of yourself Kelli and I promise to say hello if I see you lol. I’m sure your hair always looks good but the line “does my hair look weird” made me laugh
Definitely order all the sushi! I can't imagine only getting one roll, like are your friends okay? I'm glad you do the vlog channel even if it's not making much money, I really enjoy watching it! Sometimes I like to save them up and then watch like three in a row and it's like hanging out with a friend without having to expend the energy to actually hang out. 😅 Also I think people would be really surprised how little TH-cam ads pay in general, I think people expect it to be really lucrative but it's really not all that amazing.
hiii kelli, I just want to share that I started following your main channel for the nailart and nail content, but since I've left my nail polish obsesion to rest for now, I now almost exclusively watch your vlog channel bc I really like you! so I really appreciate you taking the time to vlog, edit, etc. with no financial gain. That being said, I now feel bad that I'm not supporting your other channel ): I'll make sure to get back to those vids (with the risk of becoming obsessed with polish again lol). Happy holidays to you and Ryan!!
Oh gosh you are too sweet haha please don't worry about supporting the other channel! It means so much to me to have you here on this channel where I can get personal ❤️ I care about this community way more than any financial stuff!!
Look in to S.A.D its a seasonal mental health condition my friend was diagnosed with it, she was advised to get a sun lamp ams it improved her mental health. Listening to your vlogs recently made me think of what she said also. If that makes sense
Love your Christmas 🎄 and the candy canes. Your fireplace looks so relaxing and cozy. Does it actually heat the room? At least you don't have to worry about firewood. Lol. The best part of owning your home is you can do anything you want and don't have to answer to anyone. I also have anxiety and take medication. I know how you feel. Good to get your feelings out. Mental health is so important. Merry Christmas to you and Ryan. Hope you have a delightful and blessed holiday.
I started listening to Emily Henry's "Book Lovers" after you said you liked her. I LOVE IT. As a former editor, it's perfect. I've always loved witty dialogue-heavy books. Thanks! Fourth Wing was totally a mashup. I stayed with it to see how the romance turned out. I treated it like a sci-fi action flick where they likely could not really land on an asteroid that way to save the world. Fluffy fun. The second nail polish quote is from "The Boys," which I have not watched yet. If people join Cadillacquer Squad, Madeleine (the maker) explains all the names. She pulled inspiration from all sorts of things, so I cannot guess them. I love cats. So allergic. I have fur nephews that I try to convince I'm the fun aunt who plays but doesn't cuddle. Cuddles make my eyes itchy and red. If it matters, my perception of you is that you are overall a positive person. I appreciate your openness about mental health struggles because you could project a "perfect" image.
I'm watching this while playing pokemon and I was debating on even writing a comment but, the camera lady NPC, Perrin, in the DLC reminds me of you. Also, congratulations on getting married and owning a house! I love your videos and nailpolish reviews!
I wish we could meet Ryan, though I entirely understand and respect his desire not to be involved. He seems so cool, and your relationship seems so sweet. ❤
I really like your black hair I think it's pretty. Easier to manage. Your hair will thank you for not having all the colors. Keep your hair healthy.😊 I like the gray blue color. Yes I don't like this time change. It gets dark at 5 pm here in this part of Tennessee. Yes. I'm hoping 2024 better too. 2023 isn't very good
If you wanna have bright hair again, colored extensions would be the easiest and healthiest way to go about it. Also, if you wanna read romances without pregnancy plotlines, Queer romance is where it's at! "This Is How You Lose The Time War" is an enemies to lovers story that's been really well received. It has a more prose style of writing but that could be what you're looking for
That one's been on my list to try! I've been enjoying a lot of queer romance lately but wlw romance seems to still frequently feature pregnancy (and worse, it always seems like the queer romance only happens because the main character loses her male love interest and is devastated over it lol)
highly recommend T Kingfisher's* books to anyone who hasn't checked them out already and wants to read fantasy romance with characters who don't want kids! she has Swordheart which is a standalone and the Saint of Steel series (the fourth book of which just came out) which are related but center on different characters. all of the main characters are in their 30s+ and there is specific discussion about preventing pregnancy/not wanting children *aka Ursula Vernon, under her real name she writes books for kids which are also great
Kelli --I have to thank you because I had a big exam this week that I was stressing over, and it was watching your videos during study breaks that got me through! (It was pass/fail, and I PASSED!) My first question is - does living in LV make it easier for avoiding frizzy hair? I have curly hair also, and was always curious if the drier air helps. Second, I was wondering if you will show your workouts on the channel? Would love to see since I badly need inspo to get in shape, and you look amazing!!! Re: coffee, personally I am not a fan of Hazelnut coffee because it was the first flavored coffee I remember back in the 70s when it started to become a "thing", and I just got SO SICK of it that I was done with hazelnut by the 90s. Same with Pumpkin Spice because I've been so inundated for the last 20 years with it. I like blueberry coffee these days, or southern pecan. ❤
38:31 Hi Kelli 👋 😊 It is fun getting to know you through this question and answer. I also struggle with my mental health also with depression and anxiety. I understand the pet issues I don't have a pet right now but my boyfriend does. I am also a fan of Stephen King and I have a friend who has been to where he lives
Kelli, if you like sci-fi books at all, there's a book called The Left Hand of Darkness. No pregnancies by the main characters. It's written by Ursula K. Le Guin. Thanks for the vlog. 💜
Just a suggestion, you might enjoy sleeping with a satin or silk sleep bonnet. It can do a lot of good things for your hair and scalp. Just something for you to check out. 🙂
I'll have what dhes having is a classic line from When Harry Met Sally :) there is no such thing as *too much* sushi! Also my hubby and I use discord to chat, he works from home but his office is upstairs while my office is downstairs lol
I feel ya with the hairs, you can always buy colorful clip strips that you take off after the day. I think you've already do this for your advent calendar and few weeks ago with a blue one? 😊 I miss the podcast a lot! 🥰 I understand the break so bad! I feel ya about the life style without pets and kids, it's so hard sometimes to deal with all of this! I have 4 cats and a kid and sometimes I miss when I had only my 1 cat and me to take care of! 😅 Don't worry about the nail Polish room, a lot of pets don't care at all, my cats don't give a damn about the smell and I have a room full of gel, acrylics, nail Polish ect ... Edit : I understand that you want people to like you, it's something important for everyone I think. I don't know for people here, but I assuke that people in here are watching you're vlog channel because we love your personality. 😅 I personally unfollow people I became not loving their personality, it happens to me a few time with TH-camr. They evolve and I don't like it so I simply unfollow them. I'm not one of those who like to follow stuff I don't like to bitch on them...
It was the Dunkin Nutty Pumpkin iced coffee. If i remember correctly you said it tasted like blood or pennies 😂 hung onto that one because i was obsessed with the nutty Pumpkin flavor
would never want anyone to be uncomfortable, but I'm so curious to see how well the new cat food that makes the cats themselves not produce allergens works. trying to get my BIL to try it out 😀
Are you going to buy artwork for the walls? Just curious. I also used to read books to the end even if I didn’t like them. Not anymore! Life is too short for that nonsense. I don’t read romance novels - I didn’t realize that so many had babies in them. Having kids is great. But not having kids is also great. I enjoyed today’s vlog. I’m looking forward to your movie reviews with Leah. Those are fun. And I also eloped with my husband in June and we bought a house right after that. It’s been 24 years now. Eloping is the best.
I bet you just didn't like the particular brand of hazelnut flavoring that Dunkin uses. I will occasionally get a metallic-like unpleasant flavor associated with certain sweeteners, perhaps this is the blood-like flavor you experienced 🤔
Hahaha I truly cannot bring myself to read the second one, it was hard enough to get through the first. I truly believe the book was originally meant to be a middle grade novel but the editor/publisher insisted that she add cursing and sex scenes to make it new adult & bring more popularity lol.
It feels very validating to see other child free by choice women who don't feel like they have to explain their decision
Yes 100%! We need more childfree representation in the world haha. I was actually thinking about talking about it in a video but I'm not sure if that's interesting to anyone LOL
Yes! Having children is a CHOICE, and it’s definitely not one where we owe anyone an explanation. I’m happily child free as well. 😊
@@glitterallynat Same! My husband and I are always high-fiving about NOT having children lol!
@@adamantawhitfoot2353 yep! I have friends who love being parents, but it’s not for everyone! My husband and I are really happy with our choice to be child-free, and I really think it’s something that should be normalized.
@@KelliMarissaVlogs I would love to hear about that!
If you don’t get at least five sushi rolls, you’re doing it wrong 😂
Very true 🤣
I always feel like such a pig when I get sushi because I absolutely just scarf down at least 3 different ones!
I appreciate how candid you are in your vlogs. It really does feel like a chat with a friend. ❤
I do a "Grateful and Hateful" journal. We all know it's good to write about things we can be grateful for, but I also like to write about the things that really tick me off. It's nice to get those things out of my head and onto paper.
this is such a good idea
omg im stealing this idea
@@evelinaz1548 😊 it kinda works wonders
Honestly, it’s not good to pretend everything is fine and bottled up anything that bothers us. Nice idea.
OMGosh this is a great idea! I'm a "stewer" over negative stuff. Maybe doing this will help. Thanks for sharing this!
Not to be a weirdo, but I was the one who asked the nail polish when you eloped question and I’m SO GLAD YOU ANSWERED! I’ve been irrationally curious about that for way too long 😂
Haha! It was a great question, I'm glad you asked it 😋
I enjoyed Fourth Wing and Iron Flame but didn't think it was new or groundbreaking in any way.
OMG the pregnancy trope. Agree on the annoying status of that.
"I'm making tens of dollars." *I'm crying with laughter* Girl you're the best.
“I’ll have what she’s having” is from the movie 🍿 When Harry Met Sally…I love your advent calendars! Makes me want to do something like them next Christmas! How far ahead do you order your calendars or start planning for them?
24:53 I think there are so many misconceptions and so much simplification around the introvert/extrovert classifications. I am extremely introverted in the sense that I get exhausted if I’m around other people for long periods of times. When I am around people I’m very social and talkative, and I do enjoy spending time with friends and family. But I get wrung out, like all that interaction depletes my battery and I have to recharge for a long time after. And it’s hard because people can sometimes take that as I don’t like spending time with them, which can lead to them not reaching out as much. Introvert is not asocial (let alone antisocial!) is what I’m trying to say.
Totally agree but as an introvert, I find it exhausting to be around people but not when I "spend time" with people online which is why I love this community so much :) I wouldn't consider myself asocial either!
Being an introvert also, i like living vicariously through what others do. I am glad you share parts of your life and where you live. Thanks for being open, and at the same time, knowing your boundaries to preserve your family’s privacy. Appreciate you. 😊
I have a journal called "favorite moment a day"... I really am going to use it next year. I swear!! LOL I feel like it will help my mindset.
There is no such thing as too much sushi! ALWAYS sooooo good.
Love your take on introversion! ❤ Also, fun fact, I used to hate TH-cam until I found your channel. So I liked you enough to overcome that! Your content, on both channels, are so relatable, relaxing, and cozy if that makes sense.
One of the things i like about vlogs is they usually show the highs and lows (at least some). I think its more interesting/helpful to see the real life vs the curated. There is a time and a place for curated, but its nice when it isnt all thats seen.
Yes I totally agree! It's so hard when the internet is full of these curated experiences that seem so perfect and happy, it might sound bad but it's refreshing in a sense to know that not everyone is happy and successful and healthy all the time, and that we aren't failures if our lives aren't perfect.
Aw Kelli, I love everything you do, but they're all different apsects of you, I found your reviews first which I'm so happy I did.
I see a lot of my traits in you, introvert, anxiety, I'm always saying sorry as I think people are mad at me as well, it's a lonely world in a way, but I have love & happiness in my life, children & grandchildren so all is good and then of course there is my obsession with nail polish ❤❤
I feel as though I could chat to you for hours, so I'll stop now and just say thank you for being you and brightening our days, you stay happy & take care of yourself ❤xxx
I'll have what she's having is from When Harry Met Sally - the diner scene (think it's said by the director's mom, if I remember my trivia).
Working out only benefits you with proper rest after. Rest days are a must ! 💞
I love that you mentioned genetics regarding nail staining. I see a lot of other creators not mention it when they reply to people asking “what am I doing wrong” - when really, they could be doing all the right things and still get staining. It makes me sad to see people feel bad about something that’s normal / out of their control
I just spent a year reading a cozy mystery novel that I didn't like (with many, many breaks for books I did enjoy). Even my therapist counseled me not to spend free time doing something I didn't enjoy. But I had a personal goal related to that book, so it really was important for me to finish. It's now finished, and it's in the pile of books to donate to our local library!
I'm glad you finished it and now it's over at least haha!!
I used to wear my hair straight all the time. Now I'm moving and I'm not even packing my flat iron. I've grown to love my wavy/curly hair now that I know how to care for it and style it.
Lol at the hazelnut. Years ago I helped out a friend in her coffee shop for a year or two, and everybody and their brother ordered hazelnut, to the point where I couldn't stand it. It took years before I drank hazelnut again.
YES!!!! on the hair dye... I use that one too and I LOVE THAT SHAMPOO!!!!
I really like Kelli as a person and I also watch your videos because I feel like we have a ton of things in common, even though I never write about it in the comments, but it feels good to know that someone out there in the world, far far away from you 😂 has the same feelings, likes, life choices, ethics ☺😋
I was so happy to hear you say you were worried about getting a dog because of your current lifestyle/habits. That sounds weird, but most people think about what they want and not what is best for the animal. I laughed when you noted the nail polish smell - I worry about that too!
I agree, being married didn't change anything for my husband and I either! We were together for 20 years before we made it legal.
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Tens of dollars is a vibe I recognize 😅
Grateful for sure but also very humbling 🤣🤣
You crack me up! I love these Q & A sessions---you come up with answers that just have me smiling! Since you mentioned watching your old videos made before TH-cam, take the time to take photos of your home and your yards now, before you decorate/change them. Then take photos again after you change/paint/decorate and keep them with the originals. You'll enjoy seeing the before and afters in the years-to-come, believe me. Keep being you---you're a riot and some day if I ever see you on the road in Vegas, I'll say hello and not stare at you w/o saying anything!
I first found your nail videos on Facebook, then decided to follow you on here. And glad I stumbled on this channel as well. I really love watching these! ❤
I have to tell you that I love your video's from both of your channels (sorry I have never watched your podcast) but I think of you more than just a reviewer of nail polish and I care about you, and wish the best for you and Ryan!! Also you inspired me to start a new tradition for my adult kids, my hubby and I made little advent calendars out of wood with refillable boxes!! (I tagged you on Instagram, I hope you saw them!) Happy Holidays!!
Aww my husband and I met in college and were friends for a while first too!!! 🥰 sorry still watching but I had to say that now haha
I love that! It's the best to fall in love with a bestie because you already know the best and worst of each other haha
Duuuuuuuude when I found bright colored hair pieces - like those clip-on streaks - my world changed. I wanted to stop bleaching, and I was finally able to! And change the color whenever i wanted to!
I can relate so much to your thoughts about having fun colored hair and how it makes you critical about everything else you wear. My purple hair always made me feel like I had to wear cool colors, but sometimes I wanted red. 😅
I'm glad to hear that you enjoy marriage, it's weird to talk to people who aren't happy with their spouse! I love being married, it's great! And I agree that it doesn't really feel different than just living together, although buying a house together made it feel very official, haha.
I used to dye my hair as a stress relief (you know all those jokes about if you see your gay friend with bleached blond hair, something's up? that's me), but I've stopped since I started painting my nails and loving the "not having to match anything to your hair" vibe. I feel you on that.
Not missing much in NJ, still not allowed to have plastic bag or brown bags. It's cold and chilly, were have a storm coming Sunday into Monday but it's not snow thank God but it's rain. Love L'Oreal hair color, i use it when I don't have my wells color charm. I use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner (herbal essence) and Maui hair mask.
I laughed when you said that hazelnut tastes like your gums are bleeding 😂 I'm glad you found one that you enjoyed ❤ Sounds like the other place was doing it very wrong 😂
I wish I could see you out and about, I would fangirl hard 😂 Unfortunately, unless you come to Melbourne Australia, that will probably never happen 😅
I think owning a cat would suit you. Cats are so chill and they are also introverts so don't need/want attention all the time. But obviously with Ryan's allergy, it's a good idea to avoid a cat.
As for the room, my guess it is going to either be a gaming room or a reading/relaxation room.
You are lucky with your nails. I do mine every second day and always use base coat but they are so ugly and yellow. But if I wear a sheer jelly colour, it can give a cool affect 😅
Also sushi, you ordered the right amount. How are people only ordering one roll!?
Love your stuff ❤
So glad to hear that you’re feeling better. This PSA may make you feel even better. I had been in banking for 25+ years before retiring to have my family. The bank does not own your home. Not having a mortgage does not make you a home owner. The Deed is proof of your ownership, the bank is the lien holder which means that you have the right to keep the property belonging to you until the lien/mortgage is paid or the property is sold and the lien is paid/discharged. So, homeowner, Happy Holidays and May the New Year bring you both health, happiness and great memories to be made. BTW-LOVE your videos!!!
We are alike because I am also a introvert like you. Wish I had meet you when I was a teenager. You are so great to watch.
Catherine from Georgia Here! Introvert who can act Extrovert for a while when required. Love YOU and Bless You!
I'm loving all the book talks. I'm currently getting into fantasy and just have one more ACOTAR book left and then can jump into TOG next!
Just got to Fourth Wing talk, and oh no!!! I'm one that loved it! My favorite book this year! 😂
Haha I feel like I'm the only person who hated Fourth Wing 🤣🤣
@KelliMarissaVlogs I've seen so many others on TikTok too. You are not alone. Lol
@@KelliMarissaVlogs You’re not alone, I also hated it! And amazingly, the second book in the series is even worse. (Don’t ask why I read the second book, lol)
loving the cozy christmas corner!🎄
Oh gosh thank you so much for your generosity ❤️🎄🥰❄️
I adore how genuinely sensitive and kind you are. If you only knew how much your videos matter to me! Wishing you a great Christmas full of blessings and miracles! 🎉P.s. I never skip a single video of yours. ❤
Oh gosh that means so much to me tohear, thank you so much ❤️❤️ I hope you have a wonderful holiday!! 🎄🥰💚
Baldur’s Gate or D&D, I’m always a Druid. It’s the best class. 😅
Thats the only dye i use. Its the very best to cover grey. 😊
It's SUCH good quality, I'll never use another brand again!!
The fun facts & vlogs... We're like so alike we would either be best friends or we'd be too similar & get on each other's nerves 😂😂😂
I feel like all my closest friends are either exactly like me or my total opposite 🤣 but I love em! You'd probably get annoyed with me asking if you're mad at me all the time though LOL
@@KelliMarissaVlogs my reply would be "no, are you mad at me?"
The after color shampoo in the dye kit has amodimethicone and citric acid. If you use shampoo with both of those, chances are you're going to love it!
We like you, we really like you!
Your set up is so cozy, and your Christmas tree is so festive!
Cute story about your elopement manicure:) I used OPIs Up Front and Personal.
Ooh what an elegant color to choose!!
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I think that room is going to be a gaming room. Love your videos!!!
Hi Kelli, I loved this particular vlog! Yes, I like u for u, not just for the reviews!
I wish I could meet you in person and tell you how much that I like you and the vlogs. And your nail polish videos.
Thank you so much Madeleine, it means a lot to me to hear that ❤️
Im excited for your podcast to return!
Also I love Kelli as a person! You’re one of the few TH-camrs I watch and I think I could be friends with. You’re kind and honest and basically awesome.
I can’t wait for the podcast! I’m a big fan… Happy Holidays!!
I’m cracking up, because my partner loves the pumpkin cream cold brew from Starbucks. 😅
I think it totally makes sense to want people to feel like they know and like you. (I honestly feel like I know and like you, and a lot of what you say about your personal life resonates with me.) Being introverted, having a TH-cam community, and using it as an outlet, I would think that you’d want to feel like a complete person online. You have a right to keep whatever you want private, but I can very much understand wanting to show that you’re a multifaceted person.
Yess that's exactly it! I just want to share my whole self with my community, it really is the majority of my social interactions in life haha
@@KelliMarissaVlogs it makes sense to me! Sometimes I feel like I can embrace my weirdness more online. It’s not that the people in my life aren’t supportive, it’s just that I really love some things that they’re not interested in. It’s more fun to geek out with people who share those interests.
This was such a fun Q&A!! I also cannot wait for CC3! Counting down the days 😂
I immediately went to follow your podcast! Also, i love that you had a french tip for your wedding! Sounds so pretty 🥰 that's so cool about your nail channel in comparison to why you made your vlog channel because I always enjoyed your personality on your nail channel and your vlog channel totally confirmed how awesome you are ! 😆 whenever you have vlogs, it feels like a casual hangout.
My guess is you're going to make that room into a library-game room-guest room hybrid equipped with a reading nook!
Have you tried the L'oreal everpure shampoos/conditioners? Those sound similar to what comes in their dye boxes.
I haven't but I actually have a sample of them I've been meaning to try! I really hope they're as good because I LOVE those dye ones hahaha
If we didn’t like you we probably wouldn’t be watching your nail channel and therefore wouldn’t know about this channel. You might remember I’m old enough to be your grandma and I think I mentally adopted you as one of my own girls from day one!❤
This is so sweet ❤
@@lisagardiner7799 ❤️
How are those skittles candy canes? I’ve been intrigued since I saw you get them. Enjoyed this video and appreciate your candor. Take care of yourself Kelli and I promise to say hello if I see you lol. I’m sure your hair always looks good but the line “does my hair look weird” made me laugh
Definitely order all the sushi! I can't imagine only getting one roll, like are your friends okay?
I'm glad you do the vlog channel even if it's not making much money, I really enjoy watching it! Sometimes I like to save them up and then watch like three in a row and it's like hanging out with a friend without having to expend the energy to actually hang out. 😅 Also I think people would be really surprised how little TH-cam ads pay in general, I think people expect it to be really lucrative but it's really not all that amazing.
hiii kelli, I just want to share that I started following your main channel for the nailart and nail content, but since I've left my nail polish obsesion to rest for now, I now almost exclusively watch your vlog channel bc I really like you! so I really appreciate you taking the time to vlog, edit, etc. with no financial gain. That being said, I now feel bad that I'm not supporting your other channel ): I'll make sure to get back to those vids (with the risk of becoming obsessed with polish again lol). Happy holidays to you and Ryan!!
Oh gosh you are too sweet haha please don't worry about supporting the other channel! It means so much to me to have you here on this channel where I can get personal ❤️ I care about this community way more than any financial stuff!!
Somehow i missed this vlog, but wanted to say Happy New Year, hope you are doing well, and cant wait to see what you have in store for us this year. 💜
Love you ms Kelli. You are like a friend on-line. Merry Christmas
Look in to S.A.D its a seasonal mental health condition my friend was diagnosed with it, she was advised to get a sun lamp ams it improved her mental health. Listening to your vlogs recently made me think of what she said also. If that makes sense
Love your Christmas 🎄 and the candy canes. Your fireplace looks so relaxing and cozy. Does it actually heat the room? At least you don't have to worry about firewood. Lol. The best part of owning your home is you can do anything you want and don't have to answer to anyone.
I also have anxiety and take medication. I know how you feel. Good to get your feelings out. Mental health is so important. Merry Christmas to you and Ryan. Hope you have a delightful and blessed holiday.
I'm glad to hear your eyes have finally healed👁👁
I also did not enjoy fourth wing!! I’m happy to find someone else hahaha
I like Kelli as a person 🤗
I started listening to Emily Henry's "Book Lovers" after you said you liked her. I LOVE IT. As a former editor, it's perfect. I've always loved witty dialogue-heavy books. Thanks! Fourth Wing was totally a mashup. I stayed with it to see how the romance turned out. I treated it like a sci-fi action flick where they likely could not really land on an asteroid that way to save the world. Fluffy fun. The second nail polish quote is from "The Boys," which I have not watched yet. If people join Cadillacquer Squad, Madeleine (the maker) explains all the names. She pulled inspiration from all sorts of things, so I cannot guess them.
I love cats. So allergic. I have fur nephews that I try to convince I'm the fun aunt who plays but doesn't cuddle. Cuddles make my eyes itchy and red. If it matters, my perception of you is that you are overall a positive person. I appreciate your openness about mental health struggles because you could project a "perfect" image.
I'm watching this while playing pokemon and I was debating on even writing a comment but, the camera lady NPC, Perrin, in the DLC reminds me of you. Also, congratulations on getting married and owning a house! I love your videos and nailpolish reviews!
I wish we could meet Ryan, though I entirely understand and respect his desire not to be involved. He seems so cool, and your relationship seems so sweet. ❤
I really like your black hair I think it's pretty. Easier to manage. Your hair will thank you for not having all the colors. Keep your hair healthy.😊 I like the gray blue color. Yes I don't like this time change. It gets dark at 5 pm here in this part of Tennessee. Yes. I'm hoping 2024 better too. 2023 isn't very good
Nicely done on the sushi order! A pet will enter your life when it's meant to happen.
Introvert here 🙋🏻♀️ you totally summed up my love for TH-cam lol
It would be awesome if you did more book related content like hauls, reviews, recommendations, maybe over tea or coffee (decaf obv) ❤
I honestly love that idea! I did a couple of book vlogs a few years ago but I was self conscious about them haha maybe it's time to try again!
I always miss the questions for QA. Where does that get posted?
I post them on my Instagram story! It's @kellimarissa on Instagram 🥰
If you wanna have bright hair again, colored extensions would be the easiest and healthiest way to go about it.
Also, if you wanna read romances without pregnancy plotlines, Queer romance is where it's at!
"This Is How You Lose The Time War" is an enemies to lovers story that's been really well received. It has a more prose style of writing but that could be what you're looking for
That one's been on my list to try! I've been enjoying a lot of queer romance lately but wlw romance seems to still frequently feature pregnancy (and worse, it always seems like the queer romance only happens because the main character loses her male love interest and is devastated over it lol)
highly recommend T Kingfisher's* books to anyone who hasn't checked them out already and wants to read fantasy romance with characters who don't want kids! she has Swordheart which is a standalone and the Saint of Steel series (the fourth book of which just came out) which are related but center on different characters. all of the main characters are in their 30s+ and there is specific discussion about preventing pregnancy/not wanting children
*aka Ursula Vernon, under her real name she writes books for kids which are also great
Kelli --I have to thank you because I had a big exam this week that I was stressing over, and it was watching your videos during study breaks that got me through! (It was pass/fail, and I PASSED!) My first question is - does living in LV make it easier for avoiding frizzy hair? I have curly hair also, and was always curious if the drier air helps. Second, I was wondering if you will show your workouts on the channel? Would love to see since I badly need inspo to get in shape, and you look amazing!!! Re: coffee, personally I am not a fan of Hazelnut coffee because it was the first flavored coffee I remember back in the 70s when it started to become a "thing", and I just got SO SICK of it that I was done with hazelnut by the 90s. Same with Pumpkin Spice because I've been so inundated for the last 20 years with it. I like blueberry coffee these days, or southern pecan. ❤
Day 10 is from When Harry Met Sally!
Ooh I haven't seen that one 🙊
@@KelliMarissaVlogs I haven't either actually, I just know the scene! 😂
38:31 Hi Kelli 👋 😊 It is fun getting to know you through this question and answer. I also struggle with my mental health also with depression and anxiety. I understand the pet issues I don't have a pet right now but my boyfriend does. I am also a fan of Stephen King and I have a friend who has been to where he lives
Kelli, if you like sci-fi books at all, there's a book called The Left Hand of Darkness. No pregnancies by the main characters. It's written by Ursula K. Le Guin. Thanks for the vlog. 💜
Ooh I'll check it out, thanks for the recommendation!
@@KelliMarissaVlogs 💜
Just a suggestion, you might enjoy sleeping with a satin or silk sleep bonnet. It can do a lot of good things for your hair and scalp. Just something for you to check out. 🙂
Never tried sushi is there something you'd suggest for a first timer? Love your vlog.TH-cam is my way of being alone together. Keep being you.
ok wait i have to pause the video to say... only getting ONE roll of sushi is madness. you and ryan do it right!! lol
My two cats dont hang out in my office with my polish collection, they prefer my hubbys office or our bedroom.
I'll have what dhes having is a classic line from When Harry Met Sally :) there is no such thing as *too much* sushi! Also my hubby and I use discord to chat, he works from home but his office is upstairs while my office is downstairs lol
You are SO lucky to get to read for pleasure. I never have time. And you do own your home..... it's yours!
Is it going to be a gaming room, or a library?
I was thinking the same thing!
I love your black hair. ❤
Sushi 🍣 & L’Oréal ..love ❤️ both..iTFS!
When Harry met Sally !!!
Embarrassed to admit I haven't seen it 🙈
I feel ya with the hairs, you can always buy colorful clip strips that you take off after the day. I think you've already do this for your advent calendar and few weeks ago with a blue one? 😊
I miss the podcast a lot! 🥰 I understand the break so bad!
I feel ya about the life style without pets and kids, it's so hard sometimes to deal with all of this! I have 4 cats and a kid and sometimes I miss when I had only my 1 cat and me to take care of! 😅
Don't worry about the nail Polish room, a lot of pets don't care at all, my cats don't give a damn about the smell and I have a room full of gel, acrylics, nail Polish ect ...
Edit : I understand that you want people to like you, it's something important for everyone I think.
I don't know for people here, but I assuke that people in here are watching you're vlog channel because we love your personality. 😅
I personally unfollow people I became not loving their personality, it happens to me a few time with TH-camr. They evolve and I don't like it so I simply unfollow them. I'm not one of those who like to follow stuff I don't like to bitch on them...
It was the Dunkin Nutty Pumpkin iced coffee. If i remember correctly you said it tasted like blood or pennies 😂 hung onto that one because i was obsessed with the nutty Pumpkin flavor
Omg that was the one 🤣 so bloody lmaooo Ryan liked it though
@@KelliMarissaVlogs it's delicious!!!
When you described it I thought no way Jose.
would never want anyone to be uncomfortable, but I'm so curious to see how well the new cat food that makes the cats themselves not produce allergens works. trying to get my BIL to try it out 😀
Man, my bunny HATED my nail polish. He would get so mad if I tried to pet him within an hour of painting. lol
Haha oh yeah I bet animals hate the smell 🤣
Are you going to buy artwork for the walls? Just curious.
I also used to read books to the end even if I didn’t like them. Not anymore! Life is too short for that nonsense. I don’t read romance novels - I didn’t realize that so many had babies in them. Having kids is great. But not having kids is also great. I enjoyed today’s vlog. I’m looking forward to your movie reviews with Leah. Those are fun.
And I also eloped with my husband in June and we bought a house right after that. It’s been 24 years now. Eloping is the best.
I bet you just didn't like the particular brand of hazelnut flavoring that Dunkin uses. I will occasionally get a metallic-like unpleasant flavor associated with certain sweeteners, perhaps this is the blood-like flavor you experienced 🤔
Yeah probably haha! This brand was truly delicious though!!
I’m guessing you’re making a galaxy room. Black light reactive, planetarium vibes. 🖤
I agree about fourth wing! I don’t get the hype at all! The writing was just SO bad. But will I still read the second book? Probably lol
Hahaha I truly cannot bring myself to read the second one, it was hard enough to get through the first. I truly believe the book was originally meant to be a middle grade novel but the editor/publisher insisted that she add cursing and sex scenes to make it new adult & bring more popularity lol.
I almost want to guess that the bedroom project is going to be a library.📖
I'm a druid drow too!!! 💜
Ooh twins!!