Hey Alex, my dentistry was a lot easier and less shameful when I straight up started saying to my dentists: "I have ADHD, Depression, and chronic illness, so I have episodes where I don't or can't brush my teeth" I don't get lectures from my dentists about dental health anymore now. This might help you too x
I'm so telling my sons to say this, they are 26 and 27 respectively and one has ADHD and the other Autism. As their Mom I'm on the spectrum and have OCD and we suspect some ADHD as well, we all get so sad and anxious about the dentist, my oldest especially his teeth are so bad and where we live dental care is so expensive. So to feel berated to just is awful.
I second this! Be candid with your medical professionals and if they still give you a judgy side look then ditch them, you are better off with someone else looking at your teeth for 45 minutes. 🦷
Thank you for this comment. It is something would've never thought of sharing with a dentist or even knowing those were reasons for not brushing my teeth... I just thought I was a gross human... 🥺 Thanks to finding Alex's daily vlogs, and reading all the comments, I know I'm not alone and even if my family doesn't understand me, there are people that will and can relate and help each other 🥰
I really got a lot of benefit from saying, “I grew up really poor and I’m scared of needles”. My dentist told me he also had that experience! We bonded.
If you're still interested in international breakfasts, here's the official Slovenian one (it gets served in schools,kindergartens,other public institutions, every year, on the third Friday in November). It's wholegrain bread with butter and honey and some fresh apples. We're really proud of our bee keeping tradition, our capital has more bees living in it than humans :)
Always remember to wash your period pants of any brand in actual cold water. Its not for eco reasons its because heat sets proteins, making them harder to wash out. Some goes for erm.. man liquid.. you know what I mean.
This is the first time I actually learned WHY to do it. I always did it because that's how I've learned it but I never really understood WHY I was supposed to do it 😅
Wow! 39.5 years on this earth - ~3/4 of it with a monthly cycle and no one ever told me that!! And now I've been wearing Thinx so I NEED this info! Thanks!
I'm at the part of the video where you talk about wanting this channel to be small and it's really understandable. Discord is overwhelming for me but the comments here alone are so kind and fun. This small community is one of the best I've seen from a bigger creator. It's nice just being here. Also the dress looks amazing on you. Yellow is such a lovely color for you!
I like it, but I get anxious about posting. I also get worried about posting something not related to current conversations going on and disrupting them. I think the photography sharing is a nice one to participate in because there aren't really many conversations going on there.
@@katikati4 that's exactly how I feel. Because I'm in a different time zone than most people there I also feel like I miss out on so many conversations
I got so happy when you started making the Cyprus breakfast! After such a bad few days for you, it felt like a little step forward. I hope you liked it!
Congratulations Alex on having a productive day out in the garden, well done. You’re being so diligent about this 100 days project. Amazing. We are so grateful for your dedication.
A typical Dutch breakfast is a slice of bread with butter and chocolate sprinkles (hagelslag). I know the supermarket Aldi is also in Australia, they have Dutch weeks so you might be able to buy some. For me i most of the time eat a slice of bread with nutella and a cup of tea. Some Dutch people eat a slice of bread with cheese (Gouda) in the morning, but for me this is more lunch appropriate.
In the part where Alex started talking about birds comfort level, Errol perfectly demonstrated each step like the perfect gentleman that he is. It completely melted my heart
My daily anxiety relief is to watch you. Either while I’m in bed, while I cook the kids dinner or while I tidy my house. I suffer with anxiety and ocd and get told by everyone I should get tested for adhd. We are so alike and it makes me feel less ‘lazy’. It’s so hard being a mum sometimes when I feel like my bodies stuck. I’m so sorry you experienced what you went through yesterday I have been through similar and it’s scary :(! Thank you for your daily videos !
Sooo happy to see you having such a positive and productive day Alex! Yesterday I managed to tackle some of "The Hoard". I was channeling you the whole time LOL. I've been looking up behaviors associated with ADHD and OCD and turns out that hoarding or living in a cluttered environment is a big one. I've always been a clean and organized person who normally is on top of things around the house. But, since lockdowns and the isolation that came with it, I have had a lot of trouble keeping up with my mess. So, the tidy-up days are a really significant part of your daily vlogs for me and I can't thank you enough! Lots of love, light and blessings to you Alex! 💃🪣🧹🌟🤩👩🌾🥰💡🙏
Hi Alex I am subscribed to your main channel and this one popped up with it x loving it by the way,I'm a 54 year old and I have had depression and anxiety since 1990 ,when I had a nervous breakdown,Thank you for being so open and honest about your journey with mental illness,you are beautiful inside and out xx
I had a bit of a bad day laying in bed till around 3pm but I got up washed my hair, did some laundry, studied for almost two hours and had a home cooked dinner that I meal prepped yesterday. Actually now I've written that I'm pretty impressed with myself, going to reward myself watching this in one go 😅 Anyone else had any mini achievements today? 🥰
I really enjoyed today's catch up. It's great to see that you want to keep this channel small, as i understand that most people who watch the main channel probably do watch for the hauls etc and this just seems to be a group of friends. Can't wait for tomorrows, night night from NZ.
I know this isn't "new" content but I do have to say I am enjoying this content so much more. I really watched your haul videos and stuff for your personality and its so nice to see you so much happier.
darling Alex. i understand the teeth brushing difficulty. i’m so glad speaking to us is helping you. i hope you can find all the motivations to take care of your mouth. for a variety of reasons, including the horrid healthcare here in the US that provides zero dental coverage to poor adults (and little to adults with insurance), depression, a fear of the dentist and a fear of the cost . . . i had to have all my teeth removed at 44 and have full dentures. it’s been a year and i still struggle with them and the hit to my already low self esteem. you are a beautiful person in every way and if i believed an a deity that would actually do anything i’d offer prayers for your happiness.
Wonderful to see you all in the garden 🪴 I brushed my teeth, put on deodorant and clean pjs, loaded the dishwasher and have a load of washing on! Whoop whoop hurrah! Thank you x
Had a really bad couple of days and just being here with Alex and you guys is like therapy ❤ so grateful for this channel! Find the body doubling really helps xxx
Your thumbnail gave my true crime loving heart and dark sence of humor so much fuel, that it got me out of bed to go show it to my partner in the other room 🤣 Thank you Alex i needed that today 🥰
I never usually comment but I wanted to say thank you for these videos! My work schedule has been tough and I always watch the latest video to unwind after a long day 🥰 As a fellow ADHDer, your videos have really validated a lot of things for me. With having no other friends with ADHD, it's comforting to know that others struggle like I do!
Hi Alex! I just want to say that even though I don’t comment I’ve been watching you for years and I always look forward to your videos. Since you’ve been starting this 100 day challenge and being open about your mental health struggles it’s been making me think about mine and I’ve noticed a lot of what you used to do I tend to do now e.g counting what you’re doing and getting stressed if my mum says she’s going to clean for me. I have been diagnosed with depression but I think after watching you I’ll be looking at seeing a psychiatrist to see if there’s anything else going on. Anyway that’s enough about me I just wanted to say thank you for being so open and honest it genuinely is so helpful to know that you’re not alone when it’s a rough day. I hope you have a great day today and take care of yourself! ❤
I live these videos so much. I know you’re doing this for the 100 parcels but to be honest with you, I probably wouldn’t even notice if you forgot to open one. 😂 Not saying I don’t enjoy that segment of the videos but it’s not the reason I watch these videos. I haven’t left my house in a long time and I won’t be able to leave until at least mid November due to an injury. Your videos are one of the only things I have to looks forward to these days. Thank you for sharing these little bits of your life with us. ❤
I just love your new bird and seeing you care for him and bring him back to good health. It’s so cool to see how comfortable he is with you, like he has just been waiting to be loved 🥰 please keep us updated on the sweet boy
I definitely think you should make sure you maintain your main channel with whatever content you can bring yourself to make over there. From what you were saying a few videos ago about disliking the old haul content, I feel like uploading a thrift try on wouldn’t be as… painful. Yeah, it might not get the views that Wish or Shein would bring in, but you’ll be happier and that’s pretty bloody important.
Whatever you feel comfortable with, regarding your channels please do that, your personality is so nice and that really shines through x (also that shade of yellow looks beautiful on you x)
Alex, there is a short but epic series of misadventures with mead making on the channel ‘the Welsh Viking’ who is a lovely chap called Jimmy. Thoroughly recommended. Also, all his other videos too, mostly rants about historical inaccuracy in reinactment, on tv or his failed dyeing experiments. Anyway, thought making your own mead might be a fun video for you. Or dyeing clothes etc. loved the thumbnail.
I look forward to these videos every day sooooo much! It feels like we're getting to know the "real Alex" and I love that! It's so nice to be able to relate to you Alex, and this group of subscribers too, because not enough people talk about mental health and the ups and downs it comes with.
I am sure you know this with all your experience, but I haven’t heard you say anything about treating it so I just couldn’t not say anything for the sake of the bird. The crust around his beak, eyes, vent, & feet is from mites. They are tricky little buggers to eradicate. Good luck and your doing a great job! So glad you saved poor little Errol. I have rescued my fair share and love animals also.
I have had times where I struggle to brush my teeth, recently got an electric toothbrush which pulses everytime I should switch side or top to bottom. It's really helped me with brushing my teeth long enough and it makes them feel cleaner with less effort. Just thought I'd share something that's helped me 😊
Having moved into my first house last Saturday, I really appreciate how open you are about anxiety and mental health. I’m having a very hard time adjusting. These videos are so soothing
The one wing this sounds like what rabbits do. If they flop on their sides or with their legs flopped out it means they're truly comfortable because it would take them longer to run away. I'm always mesmerized whenever I see my rabbit doing it even though I've seen it so many times at this point.
Good morning Alex, your vlog is truly helpful and has helped formed such a supportive community. I’ve had strokes and it’s been hard coming to terms with how my life has changed, mobility changed and how my mind is now. Some days are better than others but your vlogs are helping me to understand when my mind is being awkward and encouraging me to stay positive and have a routine - having to retire from a job I loved at 46 has been a tough thing, so a new morning routine has been important for me to stick to now I’m at home. One thing I’ve learned is that big ideas are good but don’t take on too much as it could burn you out. Do what’s comfortable, push a little but not too much. A single step forward every day is better than a mad rush and burnout. Sending much love xx
I'm the same with the sensory thing woth my hands, oily substances especially. It used to make me hyperventilate if I couldn't wash it off immediately. Certain thing legit make my skin crawl. Was always told I was being silly so I'm glad to finally find somebody else who understands!
I don't post a reaction often. I love your everyday vlogs :) . I've heard you about "old" videos you haven't posted. I think we would all love to watch them. And the "trift haul" every two weeks sounds great.
Alsooo, I’m Sweden 🇸🇪 we often eat oatmeal for breakfast, every kind of oatmeal. I usually do scrambled oatmeal porridge. If u haven’t had scrambled oatmeal yet it’s a treat. Combined scrambled eggs and oatmeal. It’s just the best. Here is the so easy recipe for 1 person: 1 dl water 1 dl milk 1 dl oats 1 egg 1 pinch of salt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or butter 1 tablespoon of cinnamon or vanilla Heat 1dl water in pan, add salt+milk+oats+butter/oil of choosing+cinnamon. Stir and add the egg, lower the heat a little and keep stirring. It will quickly go from runny porridge to scrambled oats in a minute. Then gulp it down. I add berries or fruit if I can be bothered enough if it isn’t too early haha.
In Finland the most typical breakfast is probably "buttered bread". With a glass of cold cow's milk just like any other meal (...though adults mostly just drink their first cup of coffee). Bread is either "dark bread" meaning it has plenty of rye in it, or "light bread" meaning wheat, oat or barley and no/minimal amounts of rye. Rye bread is one of the things Finns miss when out of the country, if foreign "rye bread" can be found at all it's just wheat with a sprinkle of rye😂😅 Butter-margarine mix or margarine is used more often than actual butter. After that first thin layer of "butter" the topping choices are pretty broad: cold cuts of meat, cheese slices, cucumber, tomato, pickles, bell pepper, fried egg, liver pate, lettuce... Most choose cheese and/or cold cut with one of the vegetables. Bread is eaten "open" rather than putting a top slice of bread on.
I would 100% love to see a period products review on either channel! I used a cup and just switched to a disc and it's so awesome. There's such cool products out there!
Thanks for all the videos, i watch at night when im up nursing my newborn. It's nice to check in with a friend, even if I have just lurked for so many years. Looking forward to seeing the aviary when its done. I worked in bird feed wholesale for 6 years, love seeing updates on the birds 😊
Binge watching your videos while struggling with my own mental health and realising that I relate so much to so many things you say. Credit where credits due, I don't have the balls to talk about how much my day to day life is effected by my mental health. I too hate leaving the house however I work fulltime and can leave to go to work and find that once there I'm able to disengaged from my actual life and its not until I'm.back home in the evening that the cycle stars all over again. I'm currently in the middle of trying to rearrange and unpack my place to make it a place I want to relax and not somewhere I hide away but also feel extremely stressed out in. Thank you for opening up, watching your videos has made me take a real hard look at my myself and the way in which I deal with things. Massive love from the UK xx
Hi Alex!! Been watching for some time but don't commit...lol but I've been watch your videos when I wash the dishes and other chores... I love that you are talking about all the stuff nobody ever does...it's really nice and makes me feel better to know Im in good company!!!
OK, I'm just sitting down to dinner but you all know exactly what to do here.... What was your sleep score for last night?? Did you check anything off your to do list today?? My sleep score was 70 and I slept for seven hours. I woke up feeling really good about the day and I was right. I for my bedroom looking all bright and airy and clean, I vacuumedand cleaned my living room and I placed the grocery order for delivery tomorrow. And don't forget to charge your smart watch, if it needs it. I'll watch the video after I finish dinner and do the post dinner clean up.
I rested today after weeks and I mean weeks of grinding, and this week I had my period which was extra exhausting. I think this was the first time in awhile I allowed myself to rest and relax without feeling guilty or stressed. For me that's major growth. Anyone else care to share? P.s. Great job getting things done!
Glad you had a better day and got your special breakfast! The thumbnail is amazing. Reminds me of those tumblr memes where a photographer had Barbie in a crime scene and everyone purposefully missed the point by chewing Barbie out for things like not putting silverware away properly.
That jacket reminds me so much of the rather fancy birds with puffy necks and love the jacket! Wish I could wear them but Florida doesn't get cold enough for the fur.
I love this channel so much. It really has become one of my must watch channels. It feels so much more intimate and supportive. I appreciate what you're doing here Alex
Hey Alex! Really happy you're a big fan of Modi bodi. I use them exclusively now because cotton pads used to give me the worst rash. I just wanted to say my council (Blacktown) actually provide rebate on sanitary/incontinence products that help save the environment. I'm not sure if other councils offer the same incentives but thought I might as well share!
I struggle a lot with consistency in my life- finding routines and sticking to them. & I must say, I appreciate the consistency of these videos. It honestly is helping me with my daily challenge I started August 1st of doing some form of movement for myself every day- working out, walking, yoga, etc. I watch these videos in the morning before I begin ❤ Also you’re holding true to what I’ve commented a few times previously. The thumbnails get better and better every day 😂❤ Edit again- I also love the undies! I need some in a shorts style. I found some from Amazon that I got to test first but I need a nice upgrade for sure
Your comment about the rain and not being able to get yourself to take a shower really resonates with me. I also have ADHD so, for me, I find the act of actually getting into the shower daunting. There are a lot of steps that go into taking a shower. I don't mind being in the shower and actually taking showers, but the act of actually getting in the shower is hard a lot of the time. Regarding the dentist, my dental hygienist last told me that even if I don't brush my teeth every day, if I was able to use mouthwash, it's better than not doing anything at all. Not as much of an effort, especially in the evening when I don't want to do anything.
I'm always here for Alex, Archie, the Family gang of close friends. Im greatful that you share your trueness on this channel. I want to hug the "old" Alex on your main channel, when I see a video that you've given more context to regarding your mental stress. You and Dan are such amazing humans, as well as those in your crew. Thank you as always for being wonderful
The cropped jacket with fur trim...looks awesome on you. Maybe you can have a picture in it with one of the doves or pigeon cradled in the front v of the jacket. I thought that would be a beautiful backdrop. Red hair ...black jacket...white or grey bird.
First time commenting on anything of yours (I'm normally a lurker of content) but I just wanted to say that I appreciate this channel so much, Alex. I have never related to anyone more than I have with you watching this channel. Leaving the house? Very hard for me so I get it. Motivation for dental hygiene? Absent. I just went to the dentist and I have gum disease I need to spend 3k on to fix (I'm gonna do it, it's just frustrating that this could have been avoided simply by brushing and flossing)... Basically, I know parasocial relationships are not good most of the time but I feel so motivated by you and also consider you a friend in my head who is working very hard to overcome everything and it makes me want to do it too. Keep it up, Alex. You've got this. You're one of the strongest people I have seen on this platform and you're so incredibly brave for putting this out here for us to see (and hopefully someone who needs to like me).
Every two week recap so it doesn’t become so overwhelming to up load a video as monthly would be much more overwhelming and this way the clothes wont billed up either 😊
Looks like you had a productive day today! I’m the same way and feel more motivated with my people around, so hopefully we will get stuff done today as well! I hope you enjoyed your Cypress breakfast ❤. Also the yellow dress looks absolutely stunning on you!!
Subscriber from Sweden here!Swedes also eat pretty standard boring breakfast stuff, like toast or sandwiches with just plain cheese or ham, yoghurt, cereal etc. But we do also eat a lot of knäckebröd (available at IKEA, surely), porridge/oatmeal with milk and jam, or boiled eggs with Kalles kaviar. Evidently kaviar tastes salty, I’ve never tried it. It’s not actually caviar, but contains fish roe and lots of other ingredients. I’m vegan and usually eat soygurt with musli, or cardamom rusk (skorpor, a hard dry biscuit) with vegan butter or peanut butter.
I'm in love with this Alex, I will 100% watch the thrift haul on the other channel in hopes that that channel can turn slowly into something you love again. Show the international people fairy bread, Vegemite and Milo 🥰
i never really comment but i genuinely what to say thank you for making these videos! you have taught me so much about vitamins and birds, you make me feel like i can be “normal” and i will be okay. thank you for forcing me to brush my teeth and shower. you’re amazing alex and im so proud of you for doing these videos everyday ❤
Your videos have inspired me to redo my tortoises bedding and declutter my wardrobe, I want clothes that i love and wear lots rather than load i like and dont really wear cus there so much
I own a habit tracking for stuff which has daily squares for each item (like your list). I find it a good reminder ie I'm ticking one thing off and then go do another (eg I'm going to tick off hobby thing 'i haven't brushed my teeth or take my meds yet I'll go do one. The feeling good about being able to cross something off helps a lot.
I have never heard ANYONE say out loud that, because of their ADHD, they’ve got weeks or months without brushing their teeth. I have so much shame around it and… hearing you talk about it so openly nearly brought me to tears. Thankful for you.
I have egg toast for breakfast. Toast with mayo, add shredded cheese, then add an egg over medium, and a little more shredded cheese on top. It’s delicious 😋
Hey Alex. That jacket is stunning. I’m not a huge fan of the wet look but I do love some fur. I so pleased that this channel has become your happy place. It’s certainly mine. Even if you wanted to try out some of the other content on here we won’t mind. We are here to support 100%. Also I’m so not a bird person but you are slowly changing my mind. I have a rescue dog who is 11 and a cat who is 17 so a bird isn’t the right time from me. I adore Errol.
I hate showering. I think it has to do with blood pressure, mine tends to be low. However, I love a bath, so I do that instead; I prefer a bath at bedtime, as I find it helps me relax and get sleepy as a bonus. In the winter my extremities also warm up, so I am not as cold all the time. I wash my hair every couple/few baths, a detachable shower arm helps with hair washing.
I love love love that jacket dear Alex! 😍 OMG that was a good fit on you! Hope u wear it alot. It’s almost like a mixture of a cropped matrix inspired jacket with a hinch of exclusivity with the fur collar, but it all comes down to the fit, looks like something a fantasy character would wear (trying hard to be specific but mind all over the place) or would be an option in their armour/skins. I don’t even know how to describe it. Just want u to hear it cuz u look so good in it I also want one now!
Hey Alex, my dentistry was a lot easier and less shameful when I straight up started saying to my dentists:
"I have ADHD, Depression, and chronic illness, so I have episodes where I don't or can't brush my teeth"
I don't get lectures from my dentists about dental health anymore now.
This might help you too x
I'm so telling my sons to say this, they are 26 and 27 respectively and one has ADHD and the other Autism. As their Mom I'm on the spectrum and have OCD and we suspect some ADHD as well, we all get so sad and anxious about the dentist, my oldest especially his teeth are so bad and where we live dental care is so expensive. So to feel berated to just is awful.
I second this! Be candid with your medical professionals and if they still give you a judgy side look then ditch them, you are better off with someone else looking at your teeth for 45 minutes. 🦷
Thank you for this comment. It is something would've never thought of sharing with a dentist or even knowing those were reasons for not brushing my teeth... I just thought I was a gross human... 🥺
Thanks to finding Alex's daily vlogs, and reading all the comments, I know I'm not alone and even if my family doesn't understand me, there are people that will and can relate and help each other 🥰
Same! Love this!!
I really got a lot of benefit from saying, “I grew up really poor and I’m scared of needles”. My dentist told me he also had that experience! We bonded.
If you're still interested in international breakfasts, here's the official Slovenian one (it gets served in schools,kindergartens,other public institutions, every year, on the third Friday in November). It's wholegrain bread with butter and honey and some fresh apples. We're really proud of our bee keeping tradition, our capital has more bees living in it than humans :)
Alex let's do an eating breakfasts from different countries video 😍
Nemors verjet, slovenci??
Always remember to wash your period pants of any brand in actual cold water. Its not for eco reasons its because heat sets proteins, making them harder to wash out. Some goes for erm.. man liquid.. you know what I mean.
This is the first time I actually learned WHY to do it. I always did it because that's how I've learned it but I never really understood WHY I was supposed to do it 😅
Pre soaking them in Borax can take most of the red stuff out
Edit: for regular undergarments
Same goes for washing egg off of dishes!
Wow! 39.5 years on this earth - ~3/4 of it with a monthly cycle and no one ever told me that!! And now I've been wearing Thinx so I NEED this info! Thanks!
And eggs off of pigeons
I'm at the part of the video where you talk about wanting this channel to be small and it's really understandable. Discord is overwhelming for me but the comments here alone are so kind and fun. This small community is one of the best I've seen from a bigger creator. It's nice just being here.
Also the dress looks amazing on you. Yellow is such a lovely color for you!
I feel the same about Discord, but I'm trying to focus only on a couple of chats and it makes it a bit more comfortable 😅
Oh I though it was only me who can't handel discord and was to ashamed to say. Thank you for validation.
I really don't get discord either, everyone seems to love it, and just get confused and overwhelmed with it so quickly. Nice to know I'm not alone
I like it, but I get anxious about posting. I also get worried about posting something not related to current conversations going on and disrupting them. I think the photography sharing is a nice one to participate in because there aren't really many conversations going on there.
@@katikati4 that's exactly how I feel. Because I'm in a different time zone than most people there I also feel like I miss out on so many conversations
I got so happy when you started making the Cyprus breakfast! After such a bad few days for you, it felt like a little step forward. I hope you liked it!
Congratulations Alex on having a productive day out in the garden, well done. You’re being so diligent about this 100 days project. Amazing. We are so grateful for your dedication.
A typical Dutch breakfast is a slice of bread with butter and chocolate sprinkles (hagelslag). I know the supermarket Aldi is also in Australia, they have Dutch weeks so you might be able to buy some. For me i most of the time eat a slice of bread with nutella and a cup of tea.
Some Dutch people eat a slice of bread with cheese (Gouda) in the morning, but for me this is more lunch appropriate.
In the part where Alex started talking about birds comfort level, Errol perfectly demonstrated each step like the perfect gentleman that he is. It completely melted my heart
this thumbnail is so unsettling now
Came here to see who was thinking the same. Just found out, in shock.
My daily anxiety relief is to watch you. Either while I’m in bed, while I cook the kids dinner or while I tidy my house. I suffer with anxiety and ocd and get told by everyone I should get tested for adhd. We are so alike and it makes me feel less ‘lazy’. It’s so hard being a mum sometimes when I feel like my bodies stuck. I’m so sorry you experienced what you went through yesterday I have been through similar and it’s scary :(! Thank you for your daily videos !
I love it when baby birds are in the chewed up price of gum with stuff stuck to it stage they’re so adorable 😂
Sooo happy to see you having such a positive and productive day Alex! Yesterday I managed to tackle some of "The Hoard". I was channeling you the whole time LOL. I've been looking up behaviors associated with ADHD and OCD and turns out that hoarding or living in a cluttered environment is a big one. I've always been a clean and organized person who normally is on top of things around the house. But, since lockdowns and the isolation that came with it, I have had a lot of trouble keeping up with my mess. So, the tidy-up days are a really significant part of your daily vlogs for me and I can't thank you enough! Lots of love, light and blessings to you Alex! 💃🪣🧹🌟🤩👩🌾🥰💡🙏
Hi Alex I am subscribed to your main channel and this one popped up with it x loving it by the way,I'm a 54 year old and I have had depression and anxiety since 1990 ,when I had a nervous breakdown,Thank you for being so open and honest about your journey with mental illness,you are beautiful inside and out xx
I had a bit of a bad day laying in bed till around 3pm but I got up washed my hair, did some laundry, studied for almost two hours and had a home cooked dinner that I meal prepped yesterday.
Actually now I've written that I'm pretty impressed with myself, going to reward myself watching this in one go 😅
Anyone else had any mini achievements today? 🥰
Definitely celebrate mini achievements- I had some yesterday but it hasn’t hit 9am for me here yet. ❤
@@-MrsG- ahh I'm glad to hear yesterday went well for you and hoping the best for you today as well! 💖
Same to you too
You did alot!! Should be very proud!
I really enjoyed today's catch up. It's great to see that you want to keep this channel small, as i understand that most people who watch the main channel probably do watch for the hauls etc and this just seems to be a group of friends. Can't wait for tomorrows, night night from NZ.
I know this isn't "new" content but I do have to say I am enjoying this content so much more. I really watched your haul videos and stuff for your personality and its so nice to see you so much happier.
darling Alex. i understand the teeth brushing difficulty. i’m so glad speaking to us is helping you. i hope you can find all the motivations to take care of your mouth.
for a variety of reasons, including the horrid healthcare here in the US that provides zero dental coverage to poor adults (and little to adults with insurance), depression, a fear of the dentist and a fear of the cost . . . i had to have all my teeth removed at 44 and have full dentures. it’s been a year and i still struggle with them and the hit to my already low self esteem.
you are a beautiful person in every way and if i believed an a deity that would actually do anything i’d offer prayers for your happiness.
Wonderful to see you all in the garden 🪴 I brushed my teeth, put on deodorant and clean pjs, loaded the dishwasher and have a load of washing on! Whoop whoop hurrah! Thank you x
Im recovering from surgery and these videos are really helping me get through the boring bedbound days 🖤
Best wishes for good TH-cam recommendations. How rubbish for you.
Had a really bad couple of days and just being here with Alex and you guys is like therapy ❤ so grateful for this channel! Find the body doubling really helps xxx
Your thumbnail gave my true crime loving heart and dark sence of humor so much fuel, that it got me out of bed to go show it to my partner in the other room 🤣 Thank you Alex i needed that today 🥰
I never usually comment but I wanted to say thank you for these videos! My work schedule has been tough and I always watch the latest video to unwind after a long day 🥰
As a fellow ADHDer, your videos have really validated a lot of things for me. With having no other friends with ADHD, it's comforting to know that others struggle like I do!
Errol is looking so much more content 😍
Hi Alex! I just want to say that even though I don’t comment I’ve been watching you for years and I always look forward to your videos.
Since you’ve been starting this 100 day challenge and being open about your mental health struggles it’s been making me think about mine and I’ve noticed a lot of what you used to do I tend to do now e.g counting what you’re doing and getting stressed if my mum says she’s going to clean for me.
I have been diagnosed with depression but I think after watching you I’ll be looking at seeing a psychiatrist to see if there’s anything else going on.
Anyway that’s enough about me I just wanted to say thank you for being so open and honest it genuinely is so helpful to know that you’re not alone when it’s a rough day.
I hope you have a great day today and take care of yourself! ❤
I live these videos so much. I know you’re doing this for the 100 parcels but to be honest with you, I probably wouldn’t even notice if you forgot to open one. 😂 Not saying I don’t enjoy that segment of the videos but it’s not the reason I watch these videos. I haven’t left my house in a long time and I won’t be able to leave until at least mid November due to an injury. Your videos are one of the only things I have to looks forward to these days. Thank you for sharing these little bits of your life with us. ❤
Yay alex you seemed to be well today, so happy for you, and you had the Cypriot breakfast! I hope you and dan (and the floor) enjoyed it
I loved it!! Thank you for the recommendation 😍😍
I just love your new bird and seeing you care for him and bring him back to good health. It’s so cool to see how comfortable he is with you, like he has just been waiting to be loved 🥰 please keep us updated on the sweet boy
I definitely think you should make sure you maintain your main channel with whatever content you can bring yourself to make over there. From what you were saying a few videos ago about disliking the old haul content, I feel like uploading a thrift try on wouldn’t be as… painful. Yeah, it might not get the views that Wish or Shein would bring in, but you’ll be happier and that’s pretty bloody important.
Day of complete being immobilized, exhausted and Teary, sending positive vibes to anyone that needs them 🤗🌻🌼🧡
Whatever you feel comfortable with, regarding your channels please do that, your personality is so nice and that really shines through x
(also that shade of yellow looks beautiful on you x)
The yellow dress is so pretty. It looked lovely on you. That shade of yellow looks so good on you.
Alex, there is a short but epic series of misadventures with mead making on the channel ‘the Welsh Viking’ who is a lovely chap called Jimmy. Thoroughly recommended. Also, all his other videos too, mostly rants about historical inaccuracy in reinactment, on tv or his failed dyeing experiments. Anyway, thought making your own mead might be a fun video for you. Or dyeing clothes etc.
loved the thumbnail.
You forgot to tell us the names of the baby birds. Another stellar video.
I look forward to these videos every day sooooo much! It feels like we're getting to know the "real Alex" and I love that! It's so nice to be able to relate to you Alex, and this group of subscribers too, because not enough people talk about mental health and the ups and downs it comes with.
I am sure you know this with all your experience, but I haven’t heard you say anything about treating it so I just couldn’t not say anything for the sake of the bird. The crust around his beak, eyes, vent, & feet is from mites. They are tricky little buggers to eradicate. Good luck and your doing a great job! So glad you saved poor little Errol. I have rescued my fair share and love animals also.
You’re body doubling that’s why filming helps so much. That’s why I watch/ listen to cleaning videos while I clean. I have ADHD and it helps so much.
I have had times where I struggle to brush my teeth, recently got an electric toothbrush which pulses everytime I should switch side or top to bottom. It's really helped me with brushing my teeth long enough and it makes them feel cleaner with less effort. Just thought I'd share something that's helped me 😊
That is such a good jacket. It looks amazing on you. Also I think Errol is my favorite bird now. He is just so calm and sweet.
Having moved into my first house last Saturday, I really appreciate how open you are about anxiety and mental health. I’m having a very hard time adjusting. These videos are so soothing
Congratulations on the move! 😊
@@caitlinbird7270 thank you!!! It’s been such a weird feeling but thankfully it’s getting easier :)
The one wing this sounds like what rabbits do. If they flop on their sides or with their legs flopped out it means they're truly comfortable because it would take them longer to run away. I'm always mesmerized whenever I see my rabbit doing it even though I've seen it so many times at this point.
Brilliant thumbnail. I'm loving all the bird content we're getting.
your room is like an 80s paradise i feel like a ditsy floral print wallpaper or art print would look really good with the theme
Good morning Alex, your vlog is truly helpful and has helped formed such a supportive community. I’ve had strokes and it’s been hard coming to terms with how my life has changed, mobility changed and how my mind is now. Some days are better than others but your vlogs are helping me to understand when my mind is being awkward and encouraging me to stay positive and have a routine - having to retire from a job I loved at 46 has been a tough thing, so a new morning routine has been important for me to stick to now I’m at home. One thing I’ve learned is that big ideas are good but don’t take on too much as it could burn you out. Do what’s comfortable, push a little but not too much. A single step forward every day is better than a mad rush and burnout. Sending much love xx
You really do go through a whole grieving process adjusting to this 'new normal'. Wishing you the best!
I'm the same with the sensory thing woth my hands, oily substances especially. It used to make me hyperventilate if I couldn't wash it off immediately. Certain thing legit make my skin crawl. Was always told I was being silly so I'm glad to finally find somebody else who understands!
Love how Errol followed along when you were explaining bird behaviour. These daily videos bring me so much joy, thank you for being you xx
I don't post a reaction often. I love your everyday vlogs :) . I've heard you about "old" videos you haven't posted. I think we would all love to watch them. And the "trift haul" every two weeks sounds great.
The wet jacket is giving me Bratz vibes and I love it,
Thank you for being you Alex. I have enjoyed watching you for years and now you just excite me for having a daily video to watch while I'm doing life!
Alsooo, I’m Sweden 🇸🇪 we often eat oatmeal for breakfast, every kind of oatmeal. I usually do scrambled oatmeal porridge. If u haven’t had scrambled oatmeal yet it’s a treat. Combined scrambled eggs and oatmeal. It’s just the best.
Here is the so easy recipe for 1 person:
1 dl water
1 dl milk
1 dl oats
1 egg
1 pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of coconut oil or butter
1 tablespoon of cinnamon or vanilla
Heat 1dl water in pan, add salt+milk+oats+butter/oil of choosing+cinnamon.
Stir and add the egg, lower the heat a little and keep stirring. It will quickly go from runny porridge to scrambled oats in a minute. Then gulp it down. I add berries or fruit if I can be bothered enough if it isn’t too early haha.
I'm only 12 minutes in, but I GASPED when I saw that yellow dress. That is gorgeous and looks so much like the Sailor Venus Princess gown!! 😍
The weekly recaps sound good, that way it isn't too overwhelming for you to sort through
In Finland the most typical breakfast is probably "buttered bread". With a glass of cold cow's milk just like any other meal (...though adults mostly just drink their first cup of coffee).
Bread is either "dark bread" meaning it has plenty of rye in it, or "light bread" meaning wheat, oat or barley and no/minimal amounts of rye. Rye bread is one of the things Finns miss when out of the country, if foreign "rye bread" can be found at all it's just wheat with a sprinkle of rye😂😅
Butter-margarine mix or margarine is used more often than actual butter. After that first thin layer of "butter" the topping choices are pretty broad: cold cuts of meat, cheese slices, cucumber, tomato, pickles, bell pepper, fried egg, liver pate, lettuce... Most choose cheese and/or cold cut with one of the vegetables. Bread is eaten "open" rather than putting a top slice of bread on.
I would 100% love to see a period products review on either channel! I used a cup and just switched to a disc and it's so awesome. There's such cool products out there!
Thanks for all the videos, i watch at night when im up nursing my newborn. It's nice to check in with a friend, even if I have just lurked for so many years. Looking forward to seeing the aviary when its done. I worked in bird feed wholesale for 6 years, love seeing updates on the birds 😊
yellow is my favorite color and that dress looks soooo good on you. You have to keep it
Binge watching your videos while struggling with my own mental health and realising that I relate so much to so many things you say. Credit where credits due, I don't have the balls to talk about how much my day to day life is effected by my mental health. I too hate leaving the house however I work fulltime and can leave to go to work and find that once there I'm able to disengaged from my actual life and its not until I'm.back home in the evening that the cycle stars all over again. I'm currently in the middle of trying to rearrange and unpack my place to make it a place I want to relax and not somewhere I hide away but also feel extremely stressed out in.
Thank you for opening up, watching your videos has made me take a real hard look at my myself and the way in which I deal with things.
Massive love from the UK xx
Hi Alex!! Been watching for some time but don't commit...lol but I've been watch your videos when I wash the dishes and other chores... I love that you are talking about all the stuff nobody ever does...it's really nice and makes me feel better to know Im in good company!!!
Thank you Alex. Love both channels but this is more personal.
OK, I'm just sitting down to dinner but you all know exactly what to do here.... What was your sleep score for last night?? Did you check anything off your to do list today??
My sleep score was 70 and I slept for seven hours. I woke up feeling really good about the day and I was right. I for my bedroom looking all bright and airy and clean, I vacuumedand cleaned my living room and I placed the grocery order for delivery tomorrow.
And don't forget to charge your smart watch, if it needs it.
I'll watch the video after I finish dinner and do the post dinner clean up.
I rested today after weeks and I mean weeks of grinding, and this week I had my period which was extra exhausting. I think this was the first time in awhile I allowed myself to rest and relax without feeling guilty or stressed. For me that's major growth. Anyone else care to share?
P.s. Great job getting things done!
@@JennsCorner777 I am so proud of you for finally allowing yourself to relax and be gentle with yourself!!! You absolutely deserve it!!!
Glad you had a better day and got your special breakfast!
The thumbnail is amazing. Reminds me of those tumblr memes where a photographer had Barbie in a crime scene and everyone purposefully missed the point by chewing Barbie out for things like not putting silverware away properly.
I love my Modi Body undies! I wear them all the time haha
That jacket reminds me so much of the rather fancy birds with puffy necks and love the jacket! Wish I could wear them but Florida doesn't get cold enough for the fur.
I had to look at the thumbnail twice😂
I look forward to these videos every day. I never mind what the content is, it's just like hanging out and listening to a friend tell me about her day
I love this channel so much. It really has become one of my must watch channels. It feels so much more intimate and supportive.
I appreciate what you're doing here Alex
Hey Alex! Really happy you're a big fan of Modi bodi. I use them exclusively now because cotton pads used to give me the worst rash. I just wanted to say my council (Blacktown) actually provide rebate on sanitary/incontinence products that help save the environment. I'm not sure if other councils offer the same incentives but thought I might as well share!
I enjoy that this is a small community too, but always do what you enjoy best and what works for you!
I love that dress!! It looks so pretty!
He's found the absolute best birdie mom!
I’m 5/5 on putting on a cute outfit and leaving the house to do something fun. Thank you. I love this supportive little mental health family!
I struggle a lot with consistency in my life- finding routines and sticking to them. & I must say, I appreciate the consistency of these videos. It honestly is helping me with my daily challenge I started August 1st of doing some form of movement for myself every day- working out, walking, yoga, etc. I watch these videos in the morning before I begin ❤
Also you’re holding true to what I’ve commented a few times previously. The thumbnails get better and better every day 😂❤
Edit again- I also love the undies! I need some in a shorts style. I found some from Amazon that I got to test first but I need a nice upgrade for sure
"ugh ginger I'm not talking about my husband" just mad me spit my coffee out lol
Your comment about the rain and not being able to get yourself to take a shower really resonates with me. I also have ADHD so, for me, I find the act of actually getting into the shower daunting. There are a lot of steps that go into taking a shower. I don't mind being in the shower and actually taking showers, but the act of actually getting in the shower is hard a lot of the time.
Regarding the dentist, my dental hygienist last told me that even if I don't brush my teeth every day, if I was able to use mouthwash, it's better than not doing anything at all. Not as much of an effort, especially in the evening when I don't want to do anything.
I'm always here for Alex, Archie, the Family gang of close friends. Im greatful that you share your trueness on this channel. I want to hug the "old" Alex on your main channel, when I see a video that you've given more context to regarding your mental stress. You and Dan are such amazing humans, as well as those in your crew. Thank you as always for being wonderful
The cropped jacket with fur trim...looks awesome on you. Maybe you can have a picture in it with one of the doves or pigeon cradled in the front v of the jacket. I thought that would be a beautiful backdrop. Red hair ...black jacket...white or grey bird.
First time commenting on anything of yours (I'm normally a lurker of content) but I just wanted to say that I appreciate this channel so much, Alex. I have never related to anyone more than I have with you watching this channel. Leaving the house? Very hard for me so I get it. Motivation for dental hygiene? Absent. I just went to the dentist and I have gum disease I need to spend 3k on to fix (I'm gonna do it, it's just frustrating that this could have been avoided simply by brushing and flossing)...
Basically, I know parasocial relationships are not good most of the time but I feel so motivated by you and also consider you a friend in my head who is working very hard to overcome everything and it makes me want to do it too.
Keep it up, Alex. You've got this. You're one of the strongest people I have seen on this platform and you're so incredibly brave for putting this out here for us to see (and hopefully someone who needs to like me).
Every two week recap so it doesn’t become so overwhelming to up load a video as monthly would be much more overwhelming and this way the clothes wont billed up either 😊
Looks like you had a productive day today! I’m the same way and feel more motivated with my people around, so hopefully we will get stuff done today as well! I hope you enjoyed your Cypress breakfast ❤. Also the yellow dress looks absolutely stunning on you!!
Subscriber from Sweden here!Swedes also eat pretty standard boring breakfast stuff, like toast or sandwiches with just plain cheese or ham, yoghurt, cereal etc. But we do also eat a lot of knäckebröd (available at IKEA, surely), porridge/oatmeal with milk and jam, or boiled eggs with Kalles kaviar. Evidently kaviar tastes salty, I’ve never tried it. It’s not actually caviar, but contains fish roe and lots of other ingredients.
I’m vegan and usually eat soygurt with musli, or cardamom rusk (skorpor, a hard dry biscuit) with vegan butter or peanut butter.
I'm in love with this Alex, I will 100% watch the thrift haul on the other channel in hopes that that channel can turn slowly into something you love again.
Show the international people fairy bread, Vegemite and Milo 🥰
my new comfort video
the talk about teeth was extremely validating
i never really comment but i genuinely what to say thank you for making these videos! you have taught me so much about vitamins and birds, you make me feel like i can be “normal” and i will be okay. thank you for forcing me to brush my teeth and shower. you’re amazing alex and im so proud of you for doing these videos everyday ❤
the thumbnail killed me LOL!!!
Hey I can't join the discord server, for some reasons it says I can't accept the invite. 😞😞😞
I couldn't join from my phone but from PC it worked, and after that I can use it normally in the app. Maybe it's the same for you?
This thumbnail actually had me because i just got done watching an hour long true crime video 😅
Your videos have inspired me to redo my tortoises bedding and declutter my wardrobe, I want clothes that i love and wear lots rather than load i like and dont really wear cus there so much
Why is Dan literally the sweetest.
I own a habit tracking for stuff which has daily squares for each item (like your list). I find it a good reminder ie I'm ticking one thing off and then go do another (eg I'm going to tick off hobby thing 'i haven't brushed my teeth or take my meds yet I'll go do one.
The feeling good about being able to cross something off helps a lot.
I have never heard ANYONE say out loud that, because of their ADHD, they’ve got weeks or months without brushing their teeth. I have so much shame around it and… hearing you talk about it so openly nearly brought me to tears. Thankful for you.
I have egg toast for breakfast. Toast with mayo, add shredded cheese, then add an egg over medium, and a little more shredded cheese on top. It’s delicious 😋
That yellow dress could be great with some fashion tape!
That yellow dress looks like a modern day Belle (Beauty and The Beast). It's so pretty on you Alex!
The thumbnail 😂
Watching your videos is what I look forward to when I first wake up. I'm also interested in looking into Modibodi now.
I find such a support in your videos Alex, makes me feel less alone 😊💖
Hey Alex. That jacket is stunning. I’m not a huge fan of the wet look but I do love some fur. I so pleased that this channel has become your happy place. It’s certainly mine. Even if you wanted to try out some of the other content on here we won’t mind. We are here to support 100%. Also I’m so not a bird person but you are slowly changing my mind. I have a rescue dog who is 11 and a cat who is 17 so a bird isn’t the right time from me. I adore Errol.
I hate showering. I think it has to do with blood pressure, mine tends to be low. However, I love a bath, so I do that instead; I prefer a bath at bedtime, as I find it helps me relax and get sleepy as a bonus. In the winter my extremities also warm up, so I am not as cold all the time. I wash my hair every couple/few baths, a detachable shower arm helps with hair washing.
I love love love that jacket dear Alex! 😍 OMG that was a good fit on you! Hope u wear it alot.
It’s almost like a mixture of a cropped matrix inspired jacket with a hinch of exclusivity with the fur collar, but it all comes down to the fit, looks like something a fantasy character would wear (trying hard to be specific but mind all over the place) or would be an option in their armour/skins. I don’t even know how to describe it. Just want u to hear it cuz u look so good in it I also want one now!
I loved that close up ASMR cooking shot!
Suffered from a horrible migraine 8 days ago and couldn't watch any of your posts so now imma do an Alex marathon B)
I love the yellow dress!! My fav color and it looks so good on you. 💛💛